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: Deputy Clerk Snowden, Officer Hawley.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Dan Allen, Brier- asked about the status of the Police Department. Mayor Kaemingk said he cannot comment on the issue at the moment, but as soon as he can, he will.

Hisham Othman, Brier, asked how the council cancelled the NNO at the July 25^th meeting and the reason why. Councilmember Krienke stated the event was cancelled after the council came out of executive session and the reason was staffing issues.

Mayor Kaemingk opened the presentation by Sno-Isle Executive Director Lois Langer Thompson. Director Thompson gave a presentation and the District Manager for the South District Phillip Spirito spoke regarding the programs and events that happen at the Library. There was council discussion and questions regarding the programs that are offered.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk re-introduced Officer Hawley as the Officer in Charge / acting Chief and gave a brief back ground on Officer Hawley's experience. Officer Hawley thanked the Mayor and the Council for being supportive. Councilmember Krienke asked questions regarding staffing and the long term viability of the Police Dept. Councilmember Rosman asked about the possibility of making it more enticing for more officers to take a look at Brier. Council discussion.

Mayor Kaemingk met with Dept. of Emergency Management, the Police Dept. and Officer Hawley.

Councilmember Marley reviewed claims checks on August 4.

Councilmember Gallagher met with the Public Works Dept., emergency briefing in the radio room, and attended Community Transit meeting.

Approval of Minutes:

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

Hearings:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for Public Hearing on the 2023 Stormwater Management Program plan update. At 7:34 PM Mayor Kaemingk opened the hearing and asked for comments from the public. ML DeMorett asked about how the plan addresses the HOA and their drainage/ detention ponds. Mayor Kaemingk said that Public Works usually addresses those individually by letters. At 7:37 PM hearing was closed.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for Public Hearing and consideration of Home Occupation Business #605256042 located at 2406 228^th St SW by Deborah Haney for Doggy Style. Deputy Clerk Snowden gave a brief background of the business proposal. At 7:37 PM Mayor Kaemingk opened the hearing and asked for any public comment.

A resident of Brier, asked about parking. Owner Deborah Haney stated that she has two available spaces in the driveway. At 7:40 PM hearing was closed. Motion: Approval of Home Occupation business #605256042 located at 2406 228^th St SW by Deborah Haney for Doggy Style. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 601 adopting the 2023 Stormwater Management Program Plan Update. Motion: Approve Resolution No. 601 adopting the 2023 Stormwater Management Program Plan Update. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk mentioned that he had received an email regarding former Councilmember John Joplin's celebration of life on August 20.

Councilmember Rosman reminded everyone about Seascare.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration to cancel the August 15^th Council workshop meeting. Motion: Approve to cancel the August 15^th Council workshop meeting. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motioned Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the July 2023 Payroll Checks.

Motion: Approve the July 2023 Payroll Checks No. 44877 through No. 44879 and EFT transactions in the amount of $173,362.83. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the July 2023 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the July 2023 Claim Checks No. 44872 through No. 44876, Check No. 44881, Checks No. 44883 through No. 44921 in the amount of $136,793.79 and voided Check No. 44882. Reason: Original check was a refund for the NNO car show entry, Mr. Anderson decided to donate to Seascare. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher.

Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM