Mayor Colinas called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 8:07:02 PM and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present:         Councilmembers Krienke, Nick, Kaemingk, Gipson, Corpron-Smith, Gem, and Steele. Councilmember Gem arrived at 8:10PM

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Corpron-Smith wanted to remind everyone that Seascare is August 13, 2008 and needs Councilmembers to volunteer. Councilmember Steele shared a pamphlet of the Skate Parks in Snohomish County. Mayor Colinas reported that the topography work is done and Hammond, Collier and Wade should be done with their review shortly.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of July 22, 2008. Councilmember Krienke moved and Councilmember Steele seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of July 22, 2008. Councilmember Gem, Gipson and Corpron-Smith abstained. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Colinas opened the Public Hearing on the Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement at 8:14:41 PM. There were no comments. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Krienke seconded to close the Public Hearing at 8:15:21 PM . Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration the Personal Services Agreement with Nicole Gaudette. Councilmember Krienke moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Personal Services Agreement with Nicole Gaudette. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Krienke amended the motion to include the correction of spelling on “associate,” in paragraph “a.,” and to have paragraph “b.” written as; “Reporting Relationship. The Associate Planner reports to the Community Development Director.” Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval for the purchase of two laptop computers from Datec Inc. in the amount of $3,635.08. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Gem seconded to approve the purchase of two laptop computers from Datec Inc. in the amount of $3,635.08. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 356 granting a Cable Television Franchise to Verizon Northwest, Inc. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Nick moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve Ordinance No. 356 granting a Cable Television Franchise to Verizon Northwest, Inc. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 507 Declaring the 1997 Ambulance surplus and donating it to the American Red Cross. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Steele seconded to approve Resolution No. 507 Declaring the 1997 Ambulance surplus and donating it to the American Red Cross. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Councilmember Nick shared an article on Paine Field. Councilmember Steele shared that there was an article in the paper that West Seattle is considering a Skate Park

Adjournment

Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to adjourn. Mayor Colinas declared the meeting adjourned at 8:46:02 PM .