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

Roll Call:

Present: Councilmembers Allen, Gallagher, Krienke, Marley, Othman, Rosman and Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart.

Absent: Mayor Kaemingk.

Staff: City Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, City Planner Michaelis and Police Chief Hawley.

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Gallagher attended the DEM radio room testing, the Public Works meeting and the Grand Opening for the Regional Justice Training Center in Arlington.

Councilmember Lockhart reviewed Claims.

Councilmember Rosman attended the Snohomish County Planning meeting.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of October 8, 2024. 7:02 PM Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of October 8, 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 October 15, 2024. 7:03 PM Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of October 15, 2024, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the expenditure for the final HVAC replacement by Gasline Mechanical in an amount not to exceed $27,000.00. 7:03 PM Motion: Approve the expenditure for the final HVAC replacement by Gasline Mechanical in an amount not to exceed $27,000.00, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Othman. Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the scope & fee from Pace Engineers for the amphitheater. There was council discussion. Councilmember Rosman would like to see the voltage go from 110v to 220v and would like an explanation on the increased cost of the project. 7:09 PM Motion: Approve the scope & fee from Pace Engineers for the amphitheater, Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Pro-Tem opened for the Public Hearing on local project review code amendment CA24-01. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the code amendment. Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened the public hearing at 7:12 PM. M.L. Demorett, Brier- asked why this amendment is happening. Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart closed the public hearing at 7:14 PM.

New Business:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the Performance Assurance request for release of bonds from Majestic View Homes, LLC, for The Jefferson Park II: $37,800.00 for Tree Protection and $37,500.00 for the Installation of the Shared Driveway.

7:14 PM Motion: Approve the Performance Assurance request for release of bonds from Majestic View Homes, LLC, for The Jefferson Park II: $37,800.00 for Tree Protection and $37,500.00 for the Installation of the Shared Driveway, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. There was council discussion. Councilmember Rosman asked about the damage to the public right of way. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Rosman wanted to share that there will be a Town Hall meeting at Edmonds Woodway High school to discuss Public Education Funding tomorrow night.

Councilmember Gallagher opened for consideration the approval of the funding for a new Deputy Clerk Treasurer/Records Coordinator position. 7:22 PM Motion: Approve funding for a new Deputy Clerk Treasurer/Records Coordinator position, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart opened for consideration approval of the October 2024 Claim Checks. 7:57 PM Motion: Approve October 2024 Claim Checks No. 46086 through No. 46088, Checks No. 46094 through No. 46115 in the amount of $37,478.29, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Pro-Tem Lockhart declared the meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.