Mayor Pro-Tem Krienke called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:30:22 PM  and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:                      7:31:26 PM

PRESENT:    Councilmember Corpron-Smith, Gem, Kaemingk, Krienke, Nick and Steele.

ABSENT:    Mayor Colinas; Councilmember Gipson.

STAFF:    Dir. Comm. Dev. & Planning Cutts; Clerk-Treasurer Swisher.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilman Nick reviewed the Claim warrants on March 10, 2008.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Pro-Tem Krienke opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of March 4, 2008. Councilmember Corpron-Smith made a MOTION to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of March 4, 2008. Councilmember Steele SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Pro-Tem Krienke opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda which includes Brier City Council Minutes of February 26, 2008, approval of Fuel Purchase from Snyder Oil. Co. up to $25,000.00, and approval for release of the $3,000.00 Assignment of funds for Vern Deboo. Councilmember Nick made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda which includes Brier City Council Minutes of February 26, 2008; approval of Fuel Purchase from Snyder Oil Co. up to $25,000.00; and approval for release of the $3,000.00 Assignment of funds for Vern Deboo. Councilmember Corpron-Smith SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Director of Community Development & Planning Jim Cutts gave a brief overview of the application and the criteria associated with the request.

Mayor Pro-Tem Krienke opened the Public Hearing at 7:45:01 PM on Business License #BR08-012 for 786 Towing, by Mohammed Yusuf located at 23107 Brier Road, Brier.

Tim Irvine 23406 29^th Ave W, he has two properties right next to him that could bring in a business like this so he is concerned. Criteria F. states there can be no outside appearance of a home occupation. He believes this is not the type of business for our community.

Michael Atchison 23300 Brier Rd, he questions the hours of operation, how many vehicles are allowed on the property, where are the vehicles going to be parked, and who regulates the business.

Cheryl Wopperer 23022  Brier Rd, the tow truck is a safety hazard for neighbors crossing the street to get their mail, 7:50:38 PM he has many cars parked in the back yard.

Keith Maw 2925 232^nd St. SW, he lives on the downhill side where they could be affected by run off from vehicles leaking fluids.

Chuck Perry 23026 Brier Rd, he would like them to consider that it is going to be difficult to do neighborhood watch with all the traffic coming and going from this location.

John Engstrom 23101 Brier Rd, where is point A to B for the business. What vehicles are allowed on the premises for the business? He is concerned about the leaking of fluids from vehicles stored on the site as well as people coming and going for their vehicles that have been towed.

Mrs. Engstorm 23101 Brier Rd, she is concerned about the property values being affected by the condition his lot is kept in. She handed out some pictures to the council.

Mahvash Nassiri 23108 Brier Rd, she has a hard time getting out of her driveway from the crowding by the vehicles that he has parked on the street around their homes, and the traffic that it will create is a concern for her as well as property values.

Jeff Wigington 2955 232^nd, stated he is not a big proponent for what they are doing, but he believes that this City has always allowed home businesses and we should keep that in perspective on this issue. He doesn’t like the idea of a tow truck company next to his house but he believes people have the right to make a living. 8:00:28 PM

Councilmember Steele made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 8:03:42 PM. Councilmember Gem SECONDED. There was council discussion.

Councilmember Corpron-Smith made a MOTION to deny the business license #BR08-012 for 786 Towing, by Mohammed Yusuf located at 23107 Brier Road, Brier. Councilmember Nick SECONDED. 8:10:56 PM Motion Carried 6-0, None abstained.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Councilmember Corpron-Smith reminded everyone of the Easter Egg Hunt on March 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM.

Councilmember Kaemingk attended the South Snohomish Cities meeting on Feb 28, they discussed land use issues and the potential of creating a group like King County has to present their issues. This would be staffed the Cities would share in the cost.

Auditing of Accounts

Mayor Pro-Tem Krienke opened for consideration approval of the February 2008 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Nick made a MOTION to approve the February 2008 Payroll Warrants No. 14634 through No. 14690 in the amount of $107,925.57. Councilmember Corpron-Smith SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Krienke opened for consideration approval of the February 2008 Claim Warrants.  Councilmember Nick made a MOTION to approve the February 2008 Claim Warrants No. 19566 through No. 19625 in the amount of $137,571.33. Councilmember Kaemingk SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Krienke opened for consideration approval of January 2008 Checks No. 9566 through No. 9572 in the amount of $6,139.90. Councilmember Nick made a MOTION to approve the January 2008 Checks No. 9566 through No. 9572 in the amount of $6,139.90. Councilmember Steele SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Krienke opened for consideration approval of February 2008 Checks No. 9573 through No. 9576 in the amount of $272.00. Councilmember Nick made a MOTION to approve the February 2008 Checks No. 9573 through No. 9576 in the amount of $272.00. Councilmember Corpron-Smith SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Councilmember Kaemingk made a MOTION to adjourn. Councilmember Steele SECONDED. Mayor Pro-Tem Krienke declared the meeting adjourned at 8:19:57 PM