Mayor Kaemingk called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:02 PM and flag salute was given.

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:

Gary Morgan - Brier, held up the informational card that was sent out regarding the April 25^th ballot measure. He believes that the omission of the contract end date on the information card was not honorable or transparent.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Marley reviewed the claims on May 6^th.

Councilmember Lockhart met with the Chief on May 1^st.

Councilmember Moran met with the Library Board on May 4^th, there was not a quorum of board members.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the Snohomish County Cities dinner to discuss the law and justice committee, participated in the radio room exercise, and met with Public Works twice.

Councilmember Rosman gave an update on HB1110 that the governor has still not signed and that she believes it would still affect us.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of April 25, 2023. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of April 25, 2023, Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Chief Almquist talked briefly about the incident in the city on May 6^th, he cannot speak to it more than what was in the press release. There are still two viable candidates for the open position. He continues to dredge through the federal grant system for the security upgrades as well as the vactor truck. The mayors of Snohomish County have come together to create an ordinance to help the cities deal with possession and public use of drugs and paraphernalia.

Mayor Kaemingk mentioned that in next week's workshop meeting, council will be discussing the condition of the Brier Park and the Interlocal Agreement with the Sheriff's office for temporary shift coverage.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the April 2023 Payroll Checks. Motion: Approve the April 2023 Payroll Checks No. 44617 through No. 44620 and EFT transactions in the amount of $173,680.76, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the April 2023 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the April 2023 Claim Checks No. 44652 through No. 44692 in the amount of $149,670.47, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM.