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, Interim Chief Hawley and Interim City Planner Michaelis.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Mayor Kaemingk met with the CEO of PUD to discuss the future of the electrical grid and the electrical needs of Brier in the future. He also attended a local legislative meeting with Councilmember -elect Allen.

Councilmember Marley reviewed the Claim Checks on December 8^th.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the Community Transit meeting last week and shared a brief update.

Councilmember Lockhart attended the Police Department staff meeting last week with Mayor Kaemingk.

Councilmember Rosman attended the tree lighting on the 2^nd and shared that the name for the new tree will soon be revealed.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

There was an update from Interim Chief Hawley & Introduction of Officer Reimer. Officer Jaclyn Reimer was introduced to the Council and shared some of her background and what she hoped to bring to Brier. Interim Chief Hawley gave an overview of his leadership philosophy and the department's mission statement. He also gave an update on the current status of the department, shared a presentation on service calls and ticketing done by the officers and discussed the growth he hopes to see in the future.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of November 28, 2023. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of November 28, 2023. Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Moran. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Mayor's appointment for the following positions. Motion: Approve, Kristin Ficker, Planning Commission Position No. 2 with a term set to expire on January 31, 2025.

Brad Williamson, Civil Service Commission with a term set to expire on October 31, 2029.

Tony Corrado, Park Board Position No. 1 with a term set to expire on September 15, 2025. Stephany Schneider, Planning Commission Position No. 3 with a term set to expire on July 31, 2025.

Chris Campbell, Planning Commission Position No. 4 with a term set to expire on January 31, 2026.

Tom Hanson, Planning Commission Position No. 5 with a term set to expire on January 31, 2026. Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Moran. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Alderwood Water & Wastewater District for the 2024 Overlay Program Project W2310. Motion: Approve the Interlocal Agreement with Alderwood Water & Wastewater District for the 2024 Overlay Program Project W2310. Moved by Councilmember Moran, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to release the bonds for Tree Protection, Tree Performance and Erosion Control LDA 21-02 for Keijiro Miyata located at 22309 Hickory Way. Motion: Approve to release the bonds for Tree Protection, Tree Performance and Erosion Control LDA 21-02 for Keijiro Miyata located at 22309 Hickory Way. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Moran. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 587.A, approving Final Plat for Estate of Dreams Located at 22215 Brier Road.  Interim Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the Plat. Motion: Approve Resolution No. 587.A, approving Final Plat for Estate of Dreams Located at 22215 Brier Road. Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to cancel the Council Meetings on December 19^th, December 26^th and January 2^nd. Motion: Approve the cancellation of Council Meetings on December 19^th, December 26^th and January 2^nd. Moved by Councilmember Moran, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for recognition of outgoing Councilmembers Nick and Moran. The Mayor and the Council shared their gratitude for the time and service Councilmember Nick and Moran have contributed to the City of Brier. Councilmember Rosman presented the outgoing councilmembers with a small gift.

Councilmember Gallagher shared what he learned from the Ham Radio exercise last weekend. He would like to look into improving the communication with each department at city hall during an emergency.

Councilmember Rosman will fill in at the Library Board meeting on January 4^th, 2024 until another Councilmember can be appointed.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the November 2023 Payroll Checks. Motion: Approve the November 2023 Payroll Checks No. 45175 through No. 45178 and EFT transactions in the amount of $221,223.00. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the November 2023 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the November 2023 Claim Checks No. 45213 through No. 45224 in the amount of $125,996.51. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Executive Session:

Adjournment:

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.