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, Councilmember Gallagher, Krienke, Lockhart, Marley, Rosman, Allen and Othman.

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, Interim Chief Hawley, and City Planner Michaelis.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Mayor Kaemingk congratulated and introduced the 2 new Councilmembers, Dan Allen and Hisham Othman and City Clerk Treasurer Swisher swore each Councilmember in.

Anna Othman, Brier-Wanted to congratulate her husband, Hisham Othman, and to share how proud she was of him.

Lauren Allen, Bothell-Wanted to congratulate her father, Dan Allen, and shared how proud she was of him for being a part of City Council.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk opened the Presentation of the 2023 Planning Commission Annual Report. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the 2023 Planning Commission Annual Report.

Mayor Kaemingk opened the update by Interim Chief Hawley. Interim Chief Hawley gave a brief overview of the department and shared that 1 new officer has been hired and 2 applicants are going through the background process.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the Community transit meeting last week.

Councilmember Marley reviewed claims December 5^th and 21^st and attended the Library Board meeting on January 4^th.

Mayor Kaemingk attended the South County Mayor's meeting and the All-County Mayor's Executive meeting. He also shared that the employee holiday luncheon in December was a success.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of December 12, 2023. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of December 12, 2023. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish Conservation District for Stormwater Education Services. Clerk-Treasurer Swisher gave a brief overview of the Interlocal Agreement. There was council discussion.

Motion: Approve the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish Conservation District for Stormwater Education Services. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Revised Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Mayor Kaemingk and Clerk-Treasurer Swisher gave a brief overview of the Interlocal Agreement. There was council discussion. Motion: Approve the Revised Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Equipment Transfer Agreement with Sprint Spectrum Realty, Co. located at 23520 39^th Pl W. Clerk-Treasurer Swisher gave a brief overview of the Agreement. Motion: Approve the Equipment Transfer Agreement with Sprint Spectrum Realty, Co. located at 23520 39^th Pl W. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to release the Performance Bond for Landscape Material and Vegetation Installation #LP23-01 for Sarah Fraser and Adam Babcot at 23313 38th Pl W in the amount of $34,823.37. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the project. Motion: Approve to release the Performance Bond for Landscape Material and Vegetation Installation #LP23-01 for Sarah Fraser and Adam Babcot at 23313 38th Pl W. in the amount of $34,823.37. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the CUP23-10 and CUP23-11 for a Secondary Dwelling Unit and New Septic System for the Anderson Swope Property located at 22320 Hickory Way. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the 2 separate conditional use permits. There was council discussion. Motion: Approve CUP23-10 for a Secondary Dwelling Unit for the Anderson Swope property located at 22320 Hickory Way. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Motion: Approve CUP23-11 for a New Septic System for the Anderson Swope property located at 22320 Hickory Way. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

City Planner Michaelis shared what he is working on and what his priorities will be for 2024.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration the nomination of a new Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilmember Gallagher nominated Councilmember Lockhart. Councilmember Othman nominated himself. City Clerk Swisher called a vote of the Council. Councilmember Lockhart was elect as Mayor Pro-Tem in a vote of 6-1.

City Clerk Treasurer suggested eliminating the Planning Commission liaison due to conflict of interest. After discussions with other cities, it is not a practice that is carried out any longer.

Councilmember Gallagher wanted to share that he was involved in a situation involving Officer Reimer and was impressed how she handled it.

Councilmember Rosman would like to add a discussion about the recent legislative housing bills at the next Workshop.

Councilmember Krienke shared that he will not be at the next regular Council meeting of January 23^rd, 2024.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the December 2023 Payroll Checks No. 45278 through No. 45281 and EFT transactions in the amount of $174,364.49. Motion: Approve the December 2023 Payroll Checks No. 45278 through No. 45281 and EFT transactions in the amount of $174,364.49. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the December 2023 Claim Checks No. 45225 through No.45276 and EFT transaction in the amount of $162,745.72. Voided Check No. 45224, Reason: Vender paid fee to State Agency. Voided Check No 44883, Reason: 2023 NNO entrance fee donated to 2024. Motion: Approve the December 2023 Claim Checks No. 45225 through No.45276 and EFT transaction in the amount of $162,745.72. Voided Check No. 45224, Reason: Vender paid fee to State Agency. Voided Check No 44883, Reason: 2023 NNO entrance fee donated to 2024. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the January 2024 Claim Check No. 45277, Checks No. 45282 through No. 45284, Checks No. 45286 through No. 45308 in the amount of $26,325.44. Motion: Approve the January 2024 Claim Check No. 45277, Checks No. 45282 through No. 45284, Checks No. 45286 through No. 45308 in the amount of $26,325.44. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Executive Session:

Adjournment:

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.