Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present: Councilmembers Gallagher, Krienke, Lockhart, Marley, Othman, Rosman, Allen.

Absent: Mayor Kaemingk.

Staff: City Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, Deputy-Clerk Treasurer Snowden, Interim Police Chief Hawley.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Steve Dekoekoek, Brier, appreciates that people are being pulled over.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Gallagher attended the Community Transit meeting last week.

Councilmember Lockhart reviewed claims checks on March 12th.

Councilmember Allen mentioned the Library Board meeting was cancelled last week, the next meeting will be on May 2^nd.

Councilmembers Rosman, Allen and Gallagher met with City Planner Michaelis regarding the Comprehensive Plan update communications plan.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of February 27, 2024. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of February 27, 2024. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of March 5, 2024. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of March 5, 2024. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher.

Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Sewer Line Software for Cues in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00. Motion: Approve the Sewer Line Software for Cues in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration the fuel purchase request in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00. Motion: Approve the fuel purchase request in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Othman.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration the approval of Ordinance No. 496, amending the city building code and adopting revised chapter 15.04.  Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 496, amending the city building code and adopting revised chapter 15.04. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Krienke reminded the council that no more than three councilmembers can attend tomorrow's open house on the Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan and that all the information will be presented at a later date. Council discussion.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the February 2024 Payroll Checks. Motion: Approve February 2024 Payroll Checks No. 45430 through No. 45433 and EFT transactions in the amount of $191,686.00. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the April 2023 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve February 2024 Claim Checks No. 45471 through No. 45509 in the amount of $157,384.27 and Voided Check No. 47470. Reason: Incorrect amount, reissued with Check No. 47471.Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher.

Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart declared the meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM.