MEETING
OF THE CITY OF CONNELL, WASHINGTON
CONNELL,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
The
regular semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of
PRESENT:
PRESENT: Mayor Gary Walton, Councilmembers Monica Pruett,
Perry Skoglund, Ron Boyer and Andrew Sawyer.
EXCUSED:
EXCUSED: Councilmember
Roel Martinez.
STAFF:
STAFF: City Administrator Art Tackett, Chief of Police
VISITORS:
VISITORS: Alan Schroeder, Anderson Perry
Councilmember
Skoglund moved to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
Minutes of the June 10, 2002 Regular Meeting
Councilmember
Sawyer seconded motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor
Walton addressed the recurring issue of soccer balls being kicked over the fence
and into residents yards at Clark Street Park.
City
Administrator Tackett noted that the use of the field could not be changed since
it had been funded through IAC for soccer. Next
spring the City and School District would be completing two new soccer fields.
Discussed
were different options such as limiting the use of the park for pee-wee soccer.
Also discussed were alternate areas for soccer games such as Striker
Park.
Councilmember
Boyer suggested he speak to a soccer player for suggestions.
Mayor Walton made the following addition to the agenda:
Item No. 17a - Junior Livestock Building Permit
Councilmember Pruett moved to approve the agenda as amended. Councilmember Martinez seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC
HEARING –
City
Administrator advised Council that two businesses were still interested in this
property and that the project was still moving ahead.
The environmental portion of the analysis had been received.
PHARMACY - MARY HALL
Public Works Director Munyan reported that after the last rain storm the Pharmacy roof had leaked. The only way to repair the leak would be to re-roof the building. A quote was received last January from Rapid Roof in the amount of $11,225 for roof repair. The City also recently received a quote from Micron in the amount of $651.63 for cleaning of the vent. Director Munyan hoped to bring a video tape of the damage to the next Council Meeting.
City Administrator Tackett noted that funds for this project could come out of the Real Estate Excise Tax, Industrial Park Reserve, or Airport Improvement Reserve.
Councilmember Sawyer moved to proceed with the repair work to the Pharmacy. Councilmember Boyer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
WASTEWATER
FACILITY
Alan Schroeder of Anderson Perry was present to update the Mayor and Council on the progress of the projects.
Schedule A - They were still sorting out one last issue on electrical work and hoped to have it resolved by the next meeting.
Schedule B – An inspection was held the previous week and a few things had not been completed. The irrigation system test was not completed since there was not sufficient water in the lagoons. The evaporation rate of the water would be checked. Due to the delays Anderson Perry would not be charging the City for the extra work but would be taking the amount from the contractor's retainage. Mr. Schroeder also reported that there were still some funding issues with the Department of Ecology.
Public Works Director Munyan questioned Mr. Schroeder about overtime reimbursement for the city workers who had to shut off the alarm during the night.
WATER
RESERVOIR
Alan Schroeder of Anderson Perry reported that the design had been completed and that this project would be included with the over all water system improvements package.
Discussed was the possibility of a new reservoir being included into the USDA funding package.
WATER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT UPDATE
Alan Schroeder informed council that the package for Rural Development was being put together. The projects were broken out into two phases. Phase I would include everything but the farm to town improvements and under the Highway. These two improvements would be done under Phase II.
City
Administrator Tackett reported that the City did get an IGR.
Since this was a federal program this had to be submitted to the regional
clearing house.
TIB-
CLARK STREET - PROJECT UPDATE
Alan Schroeder reported that things were going well other than not having received submittals for the electrical work and an issue regarding the storm drain.
Mayor Walton reported that he had been in contact with Larry Seibel in regards to the storm drain system. Some of the pipes were 20" or 24". The City would like to have these lines replaced with 30" PVC pipes. The State would only cover the cost for a 12" storm drain. The City would have to pick up of any overage costs, approximately $4,500. If this is approved a change order would be necessary.
Councilmember Skoglund moved to approve the upgrade of the storm drain system. Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works Director Munyan reported that he had received a proposal from Sand & Gravel to do all the base work for the portion of the street from Clark to the old city limits. Since the dust in that area was bad Sand & Gravel had been watering the street. Sand & Gravel would do the base work if the City would agree to do the asphalt. The cost for the asphalt would run approximately $13,500.
Councilmember Pruett moved to approve the City proceed with the N. Fifth Street Project in the amount of $13,500 plus tax. Councilmember Skoglund seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
POLICE
CAR PURCHASE
Chief
of Police Rochleau reported that currently Ford was offering their 2003 model at
2001 pricing if ordered by the end of June.
Usually the new vehicle would be ordered in October or November but if
the City chose to wait there would be a price increase.
Councilmember
Sawyer moved to authorize the purchase of a new vehicle for the Police
Department. Councilmember Boyer
seconded motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
GOLF
COURSE
City
Administrator Tackett reported that he had been in contact with Sam Gunderson to
see what it would cost the City to do a rough grading plan for the
City
Administrator Tackett suggested this item be tabled to be discussed in a Special
Council Workshop along with the Camp Property and the Mall.
FACTORY OUTLET PROPOSAL
City
Administrator Tackett reported that a proposal was received for the amount of
$15,000 plus out-of pocket travel expenses to perform a review of marketing and
economic development information and a three-day site visit.
The $15,000 would be refunded when a factory outlet shopping center was
obtained. The out-of-pocket travel
expenses would not be refunded.
This
item was tabled to be discussed at a Council Workshop.
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK BUILDING PERMIT
Public
Works Director Munyan reported that he had been approached by Larry Hoffman
about waiving the $1,800 permit fee plus the plan check fee for a new building
at the School. This steel frame
building would be donated to the school to be used during the Livestock show and
for other school related purposes. A
permit would still be issued and the plans and inspections would still be done.
Councilmember
Pruett moved to wave the $1,800 permit fee plus the plan check fee for the
Livestock Show building. Councilmember
Sawyer seconded motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
PAYMENT
OF BILLS –
Councilmember
Skoglund moved to pay the payroll and bills in the amount of $165,412.07.
Councilmember Pruett seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
POLICE
REPORT - Chief of Police
1. Applied for a firearms instructor's class and was turned down as were many other law enforcement agencies. Would look into going through a NRA class.
2. Counterfeit bills had been going through town.
3. Larry Turner shot himself in the foot.
PUBLIC
WORKS REPORT - Public Works Director Pat Munyan
1.
Working on Skate Park - the fence still needs to be fixed.
2.
Solar panels were being installed.
3.
Received the donation of the use of a manure truck to spread manure at
the farm. The home out at the farm
was still using City water, which was not allowed at this time.
4.
Work was being done on Fir Street.
5.
Work on the Community Center would begin in the next few weeks.
6.
The waterline at Fifth and Clark had been eliminated.
The buildings were tied into another main line.
CITY
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - City Administrator Art Tackett
1.
Had tried to contact the State in regards to the old Grange Hall for
purchase.
2.
Would be setting up meetings for the 1/10 to 3/10 percent tax.
The state would be broken into different regions.
3.
The people from the power plant would be in town near the end of the
week.
4.
Would be attending a meeting with Clerk-Treasurer Eckman on budgeting,
would like to set a budget for the next five years.
5.
Special Council Workshop to discuss the preliminary budget on July 15th.
6.
Would look into liability for the Skate Park.
There
being no further business to be heard before the City Council of the City of
Connell, Mayor Walton adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.