City of Brier, Washington

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BRIER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

June 25, 2024

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

 

Roll Call:

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

Absent: Mayor Kaemingk and Councilmember Othman.

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Paula Swisher.


Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Jim Miller, Brier- Shared that they will be holding an exercise in the radio room on Saturday the 29th if anyone would like to attend.

 

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Rosman attended the Park Board meeting on the 12th and there was discussion about all the summer events and food trucks. She shared that Mr. Stuker was in attendance and he had concerns about amphitheater rentals in the future. Councilmember Rosman also attended SeaCucumber day at Brier Elementary on June 18th. Councilmember Lockhart reviewed claims yesterday and attended a meeting at Mountlake Terrace today where leaders from the surrounding area came together to brainstorm ideas about the future.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the AWC Annual Conference in Vancouver last week.

 

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of June 11, 2024.Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of June 11, 2024. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 18, 2024. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 18, 2024. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Councilmember Gallagher made a correction to the minutes; he was absent on June 18th. Motion Carried.

 

Consent Agenda:

Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration approval to accept the changes to the updated Sno911 Interlocal Agreement. Motion: Approve to accept the changes to the updated Sno911 Interlocal Agreement. Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.


Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration to authorize the mayor's signature on the Interlocal Agreement - Amendment No. 2 with the Snohomish County Housing & Community Development Urban County Consortium. Motion: Authorize the mayor's signature on the Interlocal Agreement - Amendment No. 2 with the Snohomish County Housing & Community Development Urban County Consortium. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.


Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration to authorize the mayor's signature on the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement. Motion: Authorize the mayor's signature on the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

 

Hearings:

Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 605, regarding adoption of the 2025-2030 Comprehensive Street Plan at 7:14 PM City Clerk Treasurer, Paula Swisher answered Councilmember Rosman questions regarding sidewalks along 236th. M.L. Demorett, Brier- Asked if the 2025-2030 Comprehensive Street Plan was published anywhere. Mayor ProTem Lockhart closed the public hearing at 7:17 PM.


Consideration Of Bids, L.I.D.S & Related Matters:

Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration approval to purchase of the 2024 Ford F-150 pursuit rated Responder Crew Cab 4WD vehicle in an amount not to exceed and up to $60,000.00 from State Contract authorized dealer. Motion: Approve the purchase of the 2024 Ford F-150 pursuit rated Responder Crew Cab 4WD vehicle in an amount not to exceed and up to $60,000.00 from State Contract authorized dealer. Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.


Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 605, regarding adoption of the 2025-2030 Comprehensive Street Plan. Motion: Approve Resolution No. 605, regarding adoption of the 2025-2030 Comprehensive Street Plan. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 497, amending the Code Enforcement Chapter 1.32 and Sections 6.04.020, 8.20.220, 8.28.100, 8.32.030, and 15.04.020. Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 497, amending the Code Enforcement Chapter 1.32 and Sections 6.04.020, 8.20.220, 8.28.100, 8.32.030, and 15.04.020. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.


Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 606, surplus of certain property. Motion: Approve Resolution No. 606, surplus of certain property. Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.


Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Snohomish County and the Local Agencies of Arlington, Brier, Bothell, Darrington, Edmonds, Everett, Gold Bar, Granite Falls, Index, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Snohomish, Stanwood, Sultan and Woodway for the purpose of creating an award process for tax revenues from Chapters 4.122 and 4.126, Snohomish County Code. Motion: Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Snohomish County and the Local Agencies of Arlington, Brier, Bothell, Darrington, Edmonds, Everett, Gold Bar, Granite Falls, Index, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Snohomish, Stanwood, Sultan and Woodway for the purpose of creating an award process for tax revenues from Chapters 4.122 and 4.126, Snohomish County Code. Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

 

Councilmember Rosman shared some concerns about the curb work being done on Old Polar Way.


Auditing of Accounts:


Mayor ProTem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the June 2023 Claim Checks No. 45765 through No. 45800 and EFT transaction in the amount of $216,743.46. Motion Carried.  Motion: Approve the June 2023 Claim Checks No. 45765 through No. 45800 and EFT transaction in the amount of $216,743.46. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.


Adjournment

Mayor ProTem Lockhart declared the meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM.






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