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

Roll Call:

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

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Snowden and Chief Almquist.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Danielle Elliott, Brier. She had read the article regarding the Federal Relief money and asked for additional clarification as to why the City didn't apply for the funds. Mayor Kaemingk gave an overview of the reasons and asked for anyone who had additional questions to call him at City Hall.

Hisham Othman, Brier. Asked questions regarding the Federal relief money and wanted to know if anyone at the City had read the reporting requirements to apply for the relief. He also wanted to know why the funds couldn't be used for sewer repairs that are needed. Mayor Kaemingk responded that he and City Clerk Swisher had looked at the requirements for applying and the projects would need to be shovel-ready, and our projects were not at that time.

Linda Meyers, Brier. Asked a question regarding the Federal Relief money and who had the authority to apply for the money and if the Council was consulted or is it just the decision of the Mayor. Mayor Kaemingk stated that the Council was included but it is an administrative decision.

Councilmember Krienke confirmed that the Council was consulted regarding the guidelines in applying for the funds.

Councilmember Gallagher stated that while the Council was consulted, it is the Councils function to look at the laws and rules of our city and it's the function of the Mayor and staff to execute those laws and rules and the Council relies heavily on the expertise of the staff in looking at the details.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk met with other Snohomish County Mayors regarding policing issues.

Councilmember Nick met with Mayor Kaemingk, Chief Almquist and City Clerk Swisher on April 1st regarding the Lieutenant Contract. On April 11^th he met with Councilmember Marley and Chief Almquist regarding the leasing/purchasing of police cars.

Councilmember Gallagher attended a Community Transit meeting, reviewed claims and commented that the street sweeper is working now.

Councilmember Rosman met with the Library board on April 7^th and along with Councilmember Moran met with County Councilmember Dunn regarding the Urban Tree Canopy program.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of March 22, 2022. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of March 22, 2022. Moved by:

Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by: Councilmember Moran. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Bond Release Request for the previous owner of Brier Landing: Tree Protection: $36,750.00. Developer Extension Performance: $147,835.00, Land Disturbing Activity: $67,437.00 and Right-of-Way: $115,547.90. Motion: Approve the Bond Release Request for the previous owner of Brier Landing: Tree Protection: $36,750.00. Developer Extension Performance: $147,835.00, Land Disturbing Activity: $67,437.00 and Right-of-Way: $115,547.90. Moved by: Councilmember Marley, Seconded by: Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the BID for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repairs from Precision Concrete Cutting in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00. Motion: Approve the BID for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repairs from Precision Concrete Cutting in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00. Moved by: Councilmember Moran, Seconded by: Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Personal Service Contract with Chad Ridout for Police Lieutenant. Motion: Approve the Personal Service Contract with Chad Ridout for Police Lieutenant. Moved: Councilmember Nick Second: Councilmember Lockhart. Mayor Kaemingk gave an overview of the hiring process. Chief Almquist gave a personal and professional background of Chad Ridout. Chad Ridout thanked the council for the opportunity to work with and for the City in this capacity. Councilmember Krienke read a statement regarding his concerns surrounding hiring an individual into a leadership position who has chosen to not comply with mandates at his previous agency. Nay: Councilmember Krienke, Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration the approval of Resolution No. 589, adopting a revised City Fee Schedule. Motion: Approve Resolution No. 589, adopting a revised City Fee Schedule. Moved by: Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by: Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Chief Almquist gave an update on the staffing of the Police Department, Lieutenant Ridout and Officer Alex Hawley will be officially starting on April 18^th and the applicant for the final position is in background checks now. The Chief hopes to be fully staffed by May 15^th. He will continue to work on the Leasing/Purchasing of Police vehicles along with Councilmembers Nick and Marley. The Chief also mentioned that Officer Kendrick performed a welfare check to an elderly resident of Brier and found her in distress and in need of care. Chief Almquist commended Officer Kendrick for his actions in caring for her and taking the steps to make sure her care continues.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the March 2022 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the March 2022 Claim Check No. 43567, Checks No. 43573 through No. 43577, Checks No. 43579 through No. 43625, and EFT transaction in the amount of $151,636.32, with voided Check No. 43186. Reason: Lost in the mail, reissued with Check No. 43578. Moved by: Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by: Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.