Mayor Kaemingk called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

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

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

Swearing in of Lieutenant Ridout & Officer Hawley:

Mayor Kaemingk introduced Chief Almquist for the swearing in of Lieutenant Ridout and Officer Hawley.

Mayor Kaemingk paused the meeting for a 5-minute recess to allow family members to leave the room at 7:14 PM. Meeting resumed at 7:19 PM.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Hisham Othman, Brier, stated that the city website states that Brier will no longer receive assistance from Snohomish County Sheriff's Dept. after the end of May, he wanted to know if we are still receiving assistance. Mayor Kaemingk confirmed that we are not being assisted by the County as of May 31.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Nick attended the Civil Service Oral board on May 25 and on June 1 attended the first Coffee with Cop event at Brier Pizza.

Councilmember Lockhart stated that the Music in the Park event is coming up.

Council Gallagher reviewed claims checks on Friday, June 10^th.

Councilmember Rosman attended the Library board meeting.

Councilmember Moran met with the Mayor and Deputy Chief Eastman regarding RFA.

Mayor Kaemingk continues to attend the Snohomish Co. Mayors meetings, Snohomish Co. 911, and RFA meetings.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of May 24, 2022. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of May 24, 2022. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 7, 2022. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 7, 2022, Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the purchase or lease of two police vehicles. Motion: Approval of the purchase of two police vehicles from Dwayne Lane car dealership not to exceed $120,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk asked when the newsletter will be mailed. Clerk-Treasurer Swisher stated by the end of next week.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the May 2022 Payroll Checks. Motion: Approve the May 2022 Payroll Checks No. 43715 through No. 43719 and EFT transactions in the amount of $166,648.91. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Nick.  Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the May 2022 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the May 2022 Claim Checks No. 43755 through No. 43774, Checks No. 43777 through No. 43806 in the amount of $444,952.52 and voided Checks No, 43775 and No. 43776. Reason: Black Ink from original printer; unable to use. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.