City of Brier, Washington

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BRIER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

May 13, 2025

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

 

Roll Call:

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

Absent: Mayor Kaemingk

Staff: Planner Michaelis

 

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Jim Miller, Brier-gave an updated on the Radio Room.

 

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Krienke attended the Library Board meeting on May 1st.

Councilmember Gallagher reviewed Checks.

Councilmember Rosman met with Staff to review post levy FAQ's.

Councilmember Othman met with the Police Chief.

 

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of April 22, 2025. 7:04 PM Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of April 22, 2025, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of May 6, 2025. 7:05 PM Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of May 6, 2025, Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. It was noted that Councilmember Lockhart was not in attendance for the May 6th meeting. Motion Carried.

 

New Business:

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval of the Mayor's Re-Appointment of Margot Hanson to the Library Board, Position No. 1, with a term set to expire on December 31, 2028. 7:05 PM Motion: Approve of the Mayor's Re-Appointment of Margot Hanson to the Library Board, Position No. 1, with a term set to expire on December 31, 2028, Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval to release a portion of the Erosion Control Performance Bond for Andrew Telesca, located at 21227 Poplar Way, in the amount of $20,334.00. 7:07 PM Motion: Approve to release a portion of the Erosion Control Performance Bond for Andrew Telesca, located at 21227 Poplar Way, in the amount of $20,334.00, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

 

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 576-A, Final Plat of Jaycee Court (SUB18-02) located at 22412 Brier Rd. 7:10 PM Motion: Approve Resolution No. 576-A, Final Plat of Jaycee Court (SUB18-02) located at 22412 Brier Rd, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. There was council discussion. It was noted that the project name and address were printed incorrectly on the staff report. Motion Carried.


Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher said that there will be a workshop meeting next week.

Mike Garret, certified architect for Victor Dunca (Brier) asked that Brier staff look into making the codes clear concerning assisted living facilities in Brier.

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval for City Staff to research amending the City of Brier Municipal Code to allow assisted living facilities.

Motion: Approve city staff to research amending the City of Brier Municipal Code to allow assisted living facilities, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.


Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval of the April 2025 Claim and Payroll Checks.

 

April Claims Checks Numbers: Check No. 46581 and Checks No. 46616 through 46661, totaling $216,438.64. 7:15 PM Motion: Approve April Claims Checks Numbers: Check No. 46581 and Checks No. 46616 through 46661, totaling $216,438.64.  Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. There was council discussion Motion Carried.

 

April Claims Electronic Payment totaling $933.33. 7:18 PM Motion: Approve April Claims Electronic Payment totaling $933.33, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

 

April Payroll Checks Numbers: Checks No. 46578 through 46580, totaling $1,116.82.

7:18 PM Motion: Approve April Payroll Checks Numbers: Checks No. 46578 through 46580, totaling $1,116.82, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

 

April Payroll Electronic Payments totaling $285,184.23. 7:19 PM Motion: Approve April Payroll Electronic Payments totaling $285,184.23, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

 

Adjournment

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.






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