Mayor Colinas called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:30 PM and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Nick, Kaemingk, Gipson, Corpron-Smith, Gem, and Morgan. Councilmember Krienke arrived at 8:05 PM. City Attorney Rod Kaseguma.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Colinas opened for the State of the Library report from Sarah Evans.

• 30,988 visits to Brier Library, an increase of 6% from the previous year.
• Lobby is used for books to sponsor reading programs. The lobby also houses a case for collections and local student artwork.
• New system for patrons to pull books on hold by themselves. Also, the library has added a self-checkout feature.
• 131 programs in library, over 17% increase from previous year. A preschool PC has been added and will soon have access to Tumblebooks program.

Mayor Colinas thanked librarian Sarah Evans for her work.

Mayor Colinas opened for Eagle Scout Chris Rose’s report on Locust Creek trail project. He presented Chris Rose with a certificate of appreciation.

Mayor Colinas asked which Council members plan to attend the Cities and Towns meeting so the City can RSVP. Councilmembers Nick, Kaemingk, Gipson, Corpron-Smith, Gem, and Morgan as well as Mayor Colinas plan to attend.

Councilmember Gipson attended the April 5^th community transit board meeting. He  brought a report that he handed out to other Councilmembers.

Councilmember Kaemingk reported that Councilmembers met last Saturday to look at an area for a dog park in Brier Park. Councilmember Kaemingk came to City Hall on April 7 to review warrants.

Councilmember Corpron Smith, attended the Easter egg hunt, and wanted to mention she  has pictures of the event, she thanked the park board for their work on the egg hunt.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of April 3, 2007. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of April 3, 2007. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of April 3, 2007. Councilmember Nick moved and Councilmember Gem seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of April 3, 2007. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda which includes Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of March 27, 2007. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda which includes Brier City Council Minutes of March 27, 2007. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Colinas opened the Public Hearing on Business License #BR07-028 for Immanual Adult Family Home by Randolfo R. Aquino located at 23434 39^th Ave W. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to move the hearing to the date certain of April 24^nd, 2007. Motion Carried.

Executive Session

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Nick seconded to adjourn to executive session at 7:54 PM with legal council pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss potential litigation & potential litigation. The executive session will last approximately one hour. Council returned at  8:44 PM.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Councilmember Corpron-Smith authorizes Mayor Colinas to enter into a contract with Oserna, Hahn, Spring and Watts for litigation up to and not to exceed $15,000 with reports back to councilmembers at $5000, $10,000, $15,000 where the council will indicate allowance to move forward into additional funds at each report.  Seconded by Councilmember Gem. Motion carried.

Councilmember Gipson mentioned that May 3^rd is National Day of Prayer.

Councilmember Kaemingk is concerned with warrants regarding to litigation and meeting with Ms. Lawrence. 

Auditing of Accounts

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the March 2007 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Nick seconded to approve the March 2007 Payroll Warrants No. 13980 through No. 14036 in the amount of $106,280.13. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the March 2007 Claim Warrants.  Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the March 2007 Claim Warrants No. 18899 through No. 18956 in the amount of $328,999.38 and voided warrant #18898 and #18950. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Gem seconded to adjourn. Mayor Colinas declared the meeting adjourned at  8:56 PM.