City of Brier, Washington

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BRIER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

May 23, 2023

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, Moran, Nick and Rosman.

Absent: Councilmember Marley.

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher and Utility Clerk Zenk

 

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

William Bartig, Brier-addressed a statement Councilmember Lockhart made regarding his general opinion of Police at the last workshop meeting. He also stated that he appreciated the information that Chief Almquist and Lieutenant Ridout shared at the last workshop meeting.

Hisham Othman, Brier-Would like to know when the State Auditors report would be published to the public.

 

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk, Councilmember Rosman and Councilmember Moran joined in on the State Auditors Exit Interview today and gave a brief overview.

Mayor Kaemingk attended a Mayors Meeting this week and met with Chief Almquist and the Snohomish County Sheriff to discuss coverage.

Councilmember Krienke attended the Planning Commission meeting on the 17th.

Councilmember Gallagher met with Public Works today.

Councilmember Rosman attended the Parks Board meeting on the 16th and the Snohomish County Planning Committee meeting tonight.

 

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of May 9, 2023. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of May 9, 2023. Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of May 16, 2023. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of May 16, 2023. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

 

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to renew the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Solid Waste Services. Motion: Approve to renew the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Solid Waste Services. Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the expenditure for D&S Enterprises in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to level Brier Park. Motion: Approve the expenditure for D&S Enterprises and any additional materials needed to be purchased by the city in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to level Brier Park. Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

 

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Gallagher shared that the next workshop meeting will be in 2 weeks.

Councilmember Rosman encouraged everyone to view the legislative webinar online and shared that volunteers are needed for National Night Out.

City Clerk-Treasurer Swisher let the council know that the drug ordinance is being reviewed, but will most likely be delayed.


Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the May 2023 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the May 2023 Claim Checks No. 44693 through No. 44696, Checks No. 44701 through No. 44727 and EFT transaction in the amount of $96,646.18. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

 

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.






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