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 Marley, Gallagher, Lockhart, Allen, and Othman.

Absent: Mayor Kaemingk, Councilmember Rosman and Krienke.

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher and City Planner Michaelis.

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Othman shared that SeaScare was a great success with a big turnout.

Councilmember Lockhart reviewed Claims.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of August 13, 2024. 7:02 PM Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of August 13, 2024, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher.

Motion Carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of August 20, 2024. 7:02 PM Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of August 20, 2024, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Pitcher Conditional Use Permit, CUP24-02 for a Secondary Dwelling Unit located at 2828 232^nd St SW. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of CUP24-02. 7:04 PM Motion: Approve the Pitcher Conditional Use Permit, CUP24-02 for a Secondary Dwelling Unit located at 2828 232^nd St SW, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Mayor's re-appointment of M. L. Demorrett to the Planning Commission, Position No. 6 with a term set to expire July 31, 2026. 7:06 PM Motion: Approve the Mayor's re-appointment of M. L. Demorrett to the Planning Commission, Position No. 6 with a term set to expire July 31, 2026, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Othman. Motion Carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Mayor's re-appointment of Shawn Parsons to the Planning Commission, Position No. 7 with a term set to expire July 31, 2026. 7:06 PM Motion: Approve the Mayor's re-appointment of Shawn Parsons to the Planning Commission Position, No. 7 with a term set to expire July 31, 2026, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for discussion the cost of living for non-represented employees. Clerk-Treasurer Swisher passed out a document to Council and presented them with a COLA adjustment for the 6 non-represented contracted employees at City Hall. There was council discussion. The consensus of the Council was to make the necessary amendments to the 6 non-represented employee's contracts and present it to them at a later date.

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for discussion the Building Official recruitment. Clerk-Treasurer Swisher presented the Council with the decision of making an adjustment in the hiring parameters regarding Building Official recruitment and salary. There was council discussion. The consensus of the Council was to go forward in making the adjustment in the hiring parameters regarding Building Official recruitment and salary.

On behalf of Chief Hawley, Clerk-Treasurer Swisher asked the Council for approval of an ILA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Seattle and approval to purchase new radar equipment from Day Wireless in the amount of $29,000.00. There was council discussion.

Clerk-Treasurer Swisher asked for consideration to approve the Interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Seattle. 7:41 PM Motion: Approve an Interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Seattle. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Clerk-Treasurer Swisher asked for consideration to approve the purchase of new radar equipment from Day Wireless. 7:43 PM Motion: Approve the purchase of 7 DSR2X Radar with Fast LockRemote from Day Wireless, not to exceed $30,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Othman. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Gallagher asked if there was any business for the next Workshop agenda. 7:46 PM Motion: Approve to cancel the September 3^rd Workshop Meeting. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the August 2024 Claim Checks. 7:47 PM Motion: Approve the August 2024 Claim Checks No. 45918 through No. 45927, Checks No. 45932 through 45962 and EFT Transaction in the amount of $735,312.31. Voided Check No. 45663. Reason: Lost in the Mail, Re-Issued with Check No. 45933, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart declared the meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM.