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

Roll Call:

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

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher and Chief Almquist.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Maria Buell, Brier, commented on the snow and ice discussion from last week and had gathered number of collisions in Brier which she claimed was a total of 30 related to the snow event. She urges the Council not to use the environmental impact as a reason not to get snow and ice removal products.

Kate Lunceford, League of Women Voters, ask the Council to sign the support letter to Snohomish County regarding the urban tree canopy.

Hisham Othman, Brier, commented that he has heard there have been some close calls at the intersection of Poplar Way and Vine Road and would like to see us install lights similar to the ones located in Mountlake Terrace on 228^th by QFC.

Bill & Jess Bartig, Brier, thanked Kate Lunceford for her presentation on the urban tree canopy. They hope that the Council will consider endorsing the initiative and sign the letter of support.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Annual Report from South County Regional Fire by Chief Hovis, Deputy Chief Eastman and Public Information Officer Leslie Hynes.

Councilmember Marley attended a meeting about the Regional Fire Authority on February 3^rd.

Councilmember Lockhart attended a meeting about the Regional Fire Authority on February 2^nd.

Councilmember Moran attended a meeting about the Regional Fire Authority on February 3^rd.

Councilmember Gallagher attended a meeting about the Regional Fire Authority on February 3^rd, Community Transit Board meeting on February 3^rd and reviewed the claim checks on February 7^th.

Councilmember Nick met with the Police Chief and Mayor February 1^st.

Councilmember Rosman attended the AWC City Action days online event on January 27^th, the AWC legislative update on January 28th, the meeting about the Regional Fire Authority on February 2^nd, the Library Board meeting on February 3^rd and on February 8^th she attended the Verdant community connection meeting.

Chief Almquist gave an update on the department and the addition of Karen Howell as our police clerk. He attended the Department of Emergency Management meeting today and got elected vice-chair.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of January 25, 2022. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of January 25, 2022, Moved by Councilmember Moran, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 1, 2022. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 1, 2022, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for confirmation of the re-appointment of Tom Hanson to Planning Commission, Position No. 5 with a term set to expire January 31, 2024. Motion: Confirm the Mayor's re-appointment of Tom Hanson to Planning Commission, Position No. 5 with a term set to expire January 31, 2024, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to authorize the purchase of the 2021 Dodge Durango Police Vehicle off the Sate Contract, in an amount not to exceed $40,384.68 Motion: Approve the purchase of the 2021 Dodge Durango Police Vehicle off the Sate Contract, in an amount not to exceed $40,384.68, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to authorize the purchase of two HVAC units from Gasline Mechanical in the amount of $24,895.75 per unit for a total cost of $49,791.50. Motion: Approve the purchase of two HVAC units from Gasline Mechanical in the amount of $24,895.75 per unit for a total cost of $49,791.50, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened consideration of the Developer Extension Agreement changing from the former owners, Ghias to the new owners, Jones. Motion: Approve the Developer Extension Agreement change from the former owners, Ghias to the new owners, Jones, Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Rosman inquired about if we are interested in learning more about the proposal from the League of Women Voters to support the urban tree canopy and endorse the letter encouraging policy changes for Snohomish County to become an evergreen community. There was Council discussion.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the January 2022 Payroll Checks. Motion: Approve the January 2022 Payroll Checks No. 43410 through No. 43415 and EFT transactions in the amount of $129,278.35, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the January 2022 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the January 2022 Claim Checks No. 43416 through No. 43449 in the amount of $124,721.22 and voided Check No. 43072. Reason: Lost in the mail-Reissued, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM.