City of Brier, Washington

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BRIER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

June 22, 2021

Mayor Kaemingk called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

 

Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Kaemingk, Councilmembers Gallagher, Joplin, Krienke, Lockhart, Marley, Nick, and Rosman.

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, Building Official Beverly and Chief Catlett.

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None.

 

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Nick reviewed the claim checks on June 18th.

 

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of June 8, 2021. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of June 8, 2021, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Joplin. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 15, 2021. PM Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 15, 2021, Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

 

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with between the City of Brier and Laborers Local 1239.Motion: Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with between the City of Brier and Laborers Local 1239, Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.


New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for discussion and consideration of the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Interim Law Enforcement Services. Motion: Approve of the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Interim Law Enforcement Services, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. There was extensive discussion with Council asking questions about coverage, termination of the agreement, training for new officers that we hire and making sure the County is aware of our most pressing issues. Undersheriff Jeff Brand was very helpful in answering the questions and assuring the Council that the County will work with us to provide the level of service requested and support our current police officers while the city looks at recruiting a new Chief and additional officers. Chief Catlett attended the meeting as well and gave input with respect to current policing and was confident that the County will support us well. Motion Carried.


Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 473, amending Title 6 Animal Control. Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 473, amending Title 6 Animal Control. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.


Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Gallagher inquired about cancelling the workshop meeting on July 6th. Motion: Cancel the Workshop meeting of July 6th, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

 

Clerk-Treasurer Swisher approached the Council with the idea of having a lunch hour set aside for city hall to be closed and to make that in conjunction with our re-opening plan as we move forward. It would require a code amendment. This topic was for them to think over and will be brought forward in an upcoming workshop meeting.


Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the June 2021 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the June 2021 Claim Checks No. 42721 through No. 42718, Checks No. 42721 through Check No. 42743 and EFT transaction in the amount of $80,002.99 and voided Check No. 41379, Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher.   Motion Carried.

 

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:38 PM.






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