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: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, Utility Billing Clerk Zenk, Police Chief Almquist and Pace Engineer John Forba.

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk met with Congresswoman DelBene last week.

Councilmember Marley reviewed claims on the 9^th and attended the staff meeting on the 11^th.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the Community Transit meeting.

Councilmember Rosman listened in on a Legislative call March 31^st.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of April 4, 2023. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of April 4, 2023. Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Old Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened the discussion for the Public to ask additional questions regarding the South County Fire Annexation Information. Fire Chief Hovis was introduced to the audience along with Asst. Fire Chief Maxwell and other Fire Dept. Staff. Fire Chief Hovis proceeded to present the power point presentation that was showed at last week's city council meeting.

Steve Dekoekkoek, Brier - Wanted to know what the city's actual budget is and how much the city collects in revenue and taxes.

ML Demorett, Brier - Questioned if the RFA rate drops as other cities join and wanted clarification on the timing of the agreement.

Greg Moscoso, Brier - Wanted to know if Mountlake Terrace was in the same situation as Brier and how long the RFA Annexation agreement would last.

Joel Stuker, Brier - Questioned how the City of Brier is in a budget shortfall with all the new homes bring added to the area.

Zach Cash, Lake Stevens - He is the political director for the local fire union no. 1828 and the union is in support of the annexation.

Jacqueline Vandivort, Brier - Wanted clarification on what the unexpected expenditures the city has had to pay for and questioned how Brier will remain sustainable in the future if it is continuously in a shortfall.

Dave Johnson, Brier - Wanted clarification on building heights and how that affects the RFA.

Joel Stuker, Brier - Questioned if adult family homes would pay more for the RFA annexation since they would have more residents in the home.

Hisham Othman, Brier - Wanted to thank the firefighters that were present for their service and the great job they do. He also wanted a breakdown of the property tax and annexation rates. He asked if there would be a 1-million-dollar savings to the residents if the RFA Annexation was not voted in since the current contract still has a year left? Why has the levy not been raised in years? Is the city financially stable?

Alycia Mayovich, Brier - Wanted to ask if City Council meetings would ever be available to view via zoom and be made more accessible to residents that are unable to attend meetings in person.

Questions answered and clarifications given by a combination of Mayor Kaemingk, Fire Chief Hovis, Clerk-Treasurer Swisher and various councilmembers.

Consideration of Bids, L.I.D.S & Related Matters:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the HVAC replacement for the library by Gasline Mechanical in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. Motion: Approve the HVAC replacement for the library by Gasline Mechanical in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the traffic study bids for the Poplar Way/216^th St intersection. John Forba gave a brief overview of the traffic study bids. Joel Stuker, Brier - gave insight on a possible traffic solution. Mayor Kaemingk tabled the traffic study bids for the Poplar Way/216^th St until City Staff and John Forba could meet and have another conversation regarding the intersection.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration to cancel Workshop next week due to lack of business. Motion: Approve to cancel Workshop next week due to lack of business. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the March 2023 Payroll Checks. Motion: Approve the March 2023 Payroll Checks No. 44551 through No. 44555 and EFT transactions in the amount of $192,076.79. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the March 2023 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the March 2023 Claim Checks No. 44582 through No. 44612 in the amount of $142,536.58. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk excused to Council at for Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss potential litigation. Cancelled due to Attorney not showing up.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 9:18 PM.