Mayor Colinas called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:31 PM and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Krienke, Nick, Kaemingk, Corpron-Smith, Gem, and Morgan. Councilmember Gipson arrived at 7:35 PM.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Kaemingk viewed warrants on August 7, 2006.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of August 1, 2006. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Gem seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of August 1, 2006.  Motion Carried. Councilmember Morgan abstained.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda which includes Brier City Council Minutes of July 25, 2006, approval of Personal Services Contract with Eric Beverly for Building Inspector/Plans Examiner, and approval of the contract with John Galt for Hearing Examiner Services. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Consent Agenda which includes Brier City Council Minutes of July 25, 2006, approval of Personal Services Contract with Eric Beverly for Building Inspector/Plans Examiner, and approval of the contract with John Galt for Hearing Examiner Services.  Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration Conditional Use permit #CU06-003 for a secondary dwelling unit for applicant Richard Arneson located at 23226 32^nd Ave W. Jim Cutts, Director of Community Development & Planning addressed the council. Mr. Arneson was present to answer questions if needed. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve Conditional Use permit #CU06-003 for a secondary dwelling unit or applicant Richard Arneson located at 23226 32^nd Ave W with the conditions placed by the Planning Commission. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 490 approving the surplus of the Public Works office trailer. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Krienke seconded to approve Ordinance No. 490 approving the surplus of the Public Works office trailer. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business

Councilmember Gem asked if the council would be in the SeaScare Parade. There was council discussion.

Councilmember Gipson attended last week’s CT board meeting for August. He shared information about the new BRT transit project.

Councilmember Krienke will be on vacation next week.

Mayor Colinas mentioned the packet on budget issues that were left on the table tonight. The Mayor received an email from Loren Simmons, chairman of SSCCA asking for attendance by our representative at the South Snohomish Cities and Towns meeting. Councilmember Morgan is our current representative. Next week there will be a regular meeting prior to workshop.

Auditing of Accounts

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the July 2006 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the July 2006 Payroll Warrants No. 13448 through No. 13504 in the amount of $107,828.82 with Warrants No. 13447 and 13465 being voided. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the July 2006 Claim Warrants.  Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the July 2006 Claim Warrants No. 18346 through No. 18401 in the amount of $92,034.24 with Warrants No. 18346, 18347, and 18349 being voided. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Nick seconded to adjourn. Mayor Colinas declared the meeting adjourned at 7:56 PM.