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, Rosman, Allen and Othman.

Staff: City Planner Michaelis.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Steven Keller, Edmonds-Updated the Council and handed out information on Edmonds School District student assessment levels before, during and after COVID for the years of 2018-2023. He will update the Council once again when the updated assessments become available in September 2024.

Steve Dekoekkoek, Brier-Wanted to thank Public Works for the work they did on the sidewalk request and working with the homeowners to clean up the overgrowth of trees from the sidewalk. He also shared that he was happy to see the Comprehensive Plan information on the city website page. City Planner, Michaelis said that the website will be updated regularly to inform the public regarding Comprehensive Plan updates and open house information.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Rosman attended AWC Action Days in Lacey and updated the Council on what she learned. She also shared that the City of Westport has a Vactor it would be willing to surplus to the city.

Councilmember Lockhart reviewed the Claims on February 9^th.

Councilmember Marley attended the Police Oral Board Interviews on January 31^st and February 2^nd.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the Community Transit meeting.

Mayor Kaemingk attended the Mayor's monthly meeting, the Department of Emergency Management, Sno 911 and the Solid Waste meeting.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of January 23, 2024. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of January 23, 2024. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 6, 2024. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 6, 2024. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Inslee Best contract renewal. Motion: Approve the Inslee Best contract renewal. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the roadway striping bid from Snohomish County in an amount not to exceed $29,000.00. Motion: Approve the roadway striping bid from Snohomish County in an amount not to exceed $29,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to release the Performance Bond for the Estate of Dreams sewer extension located at 22215 Brier Road, in the amount of $49,770.00. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief update. Motion: Approve to release the performance bond for The Estate of Dreams sewer extension located at 22215 Brier Road, in the amount of $49,770.00. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher.

There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to release the Performance Assurance Bond for the landscape installation related to File No. LP23-04, for Mark Blanchett located at 3113 227^th Pl SW, in the amount of $22,077.00. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief update. Motion: Approve to release the Performance Assurance Bond for the landscape installation related to File No. LP23-04, for Mark Blanchett located at 3113 227^th Pl SW, in the amount of $22,077.00. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to release the Performance Assurance Bond for the landscape installation related to File No. LP23-12, for Scott Morris located at 22004 Brier Road, in the amount of $90,000.00. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief update. Motion: Approve to release the Performance Assurance Bond for the landscape installation related to File No. LP23-12, for Scott Morris located at 22004 Brier Road, in the amount of $90,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Consideration of BIDS, L.I.D.S and Related Matters:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval for the HVAC replacement of System No. 3 by Gasline Mechanical in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00. Mayor Kaemingk gave a brief overview of the project. There was Council discussion. Motion: Approve the HVAC replacement of System No. 3 by Gasline Mechanical in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 603, amending the part-time and seasonal/temporary employee classification and salary plan. Motion: Approve Resolution No. 603, amending the part-time and seasonal/temporary employee classification and salary plan. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk reported that he has been in touch with several State Representative trying to find funding for new Park Restrooms and Amphitheatre.

Interim Chief Hawley will be discussing the future of the Police Department at the next workshop.

Councilmember Rosman shared that her and Councilmember Gallagher would like to set up a Sub-Committee for the Comprehensive Plan communication with the public and would like to invite Councilmember Marley to be a part of it.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the January 2024 Payroll Checks. Motion: Approve the January 2024 Payroll Checks No. 45360 through No. 45363 and EFT transactions in the amount of $192,435.22. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the January 2024 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the January 2024 Claim Checks No. 45357 through No. 45359, Checks No. 45364 through No. 45423 in the amount of $204,342.34. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, Seconded by Gallagher. There was Council discussion. Motion: Amend the motion to include approval with the resolution of the discrepancy noted on the register. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. There was council discussion. Motion carried on the amendment. Motion carried as amended.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.