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, Rosman, Allen and Othman.

Absent: Councilmember Marley.

Staff: Deputy Clerk Treasurer Carrie Snowden and Police Chief Hawley.

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for Chief Hawley to give a Police Department update. Officer Alexis Brown was introduced by Chief Hawley and she gave a brief background on herself. Chief Hawley gave a presentation regarding staffing, the types of calls the officers are responding to and vehicle updates. Council discussion.

Mayor Kaemingk attended the Snohomish County Mayors meeting and met with Congresswoman DelBene.

Councilmember Allen met with the Library board on September 5.

Councilmember Lockhart reviewed claims checks.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the grand opening of the light rail station in Edmonds.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of August 27, 2024. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of August 27, 2024. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the amendment to the cost-of-living language in the personal service contracts of the Clerk-Treasurer II, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and Public Works Supervisor. Motion: Approve the amendment to the cost-of-living language in the personal service contracts of the Clerk-Treasurer II, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and Public Works Supervisor. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the updated contract for the City Planner with a cost-of-living amendment and new wage scale. Motion: Approve the updated contract for the City Planner with a cost-of-living amendment and new wage scale Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to submit a letter of support for the City of Kenmore to receive a grant for culvert removal to facilitate fish bearing waterways. Motion: Approve to submit a letter of support for the City of Kenmore to receive a grant for culvert removal to facilitate fish bearing waterways. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk confirmed there will be a council workshop meeting next week, September 17^th.

Councilmember Gallagher reported that the Street Sweeper broke and the parts to repair it were found to be very expensive. City Clerk Paula Swisher found bond money/funding to help with those costs.

Councilmember Rosman asked Mayor Kaemingk if there has been any discussions during the Mayors meetings regarding work force programs for the trade type jobs.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the August 2024 Payroll Checks. Motion: Approve the August 2024 Payroll Checks No. 45928 through No. 45931 and EFT transactions in the amount of $173,871.89. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the August 2024 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the August 2024 Claim Checks No. 45964 through No. 45967, Check No 45969, Checks No. 45971 through No. 46003 in the amount of $209,121.06. Voided Check No. 45963, Reissued to take advantage of an early payment discount. Voided Check No. 45951 due to the incorrect amount paid, reissued. Voided Check No. 45633 due to being lost in mail, reissued. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:41 PM