MEETING OF THE CITY OF CONNELL, WASHINGTON

CONNELL, FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

May 28, 2002

 

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Connell was called to order by Mayor Walton at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall and was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL

 

PRESENT:    PRESENT:   Mayor Gary Walton, Councilmembers Monica Pruett, Roel Martinez and Andrew Sawyer.

 

EXCUSED:     EXCUSED:    Mayor Pro-Tem Perry Skoglund and Councilmember Ron Boyer.

 

STAFF:          STAFF:     City Administrator Art Tackett, Chief of Police Rick Rochleau, Public Works Director and Deputy City Clerk Maria Chavez.

 

VISITORS:      Larry Seibel, Anderson Perry; and Jr. Bernal and Frank Sanchez, Custom Cruisers Car Club.   

CORRESPONDENCE

 

1)                  Dan McCary - Thanking the City for the opportunity to introduce himself to the Council.

2)                  Franklin County  - Resolution 2002-207 proclaiming June 2 - June 8 as management week.

3)                  B/F Public Health Dept. - Notifying all health care providers that there was a shortage of certain childhood vaccinations until mid to late summer.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Councilmember Pruett moved to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:

Minutes of the May 6, 2002 Special Meeting

Minutes of the May 13, 2002 Regular Meeting  

Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

Councilmember Martinez moved to approve the agenda as listed.  Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

PUBLIC HEARING - SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Mayor Walton opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m.

 

City Administrator Tackett proceeded to review the projects for the plan.  Project 1 - West Clark Street Phase I and Project 2 - West Clark Street Phase II had already been approved for funding.  Project 3 - Fir Street would be done once the pavement was completed for Project 1.

 

The Public Hearing was closed at 7:52 to be tabled until June 10th.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-03 -SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN

            Tabled until June 10th.

 

PHARMACY  - MARY HALL

            Tabled until June 10th.

 

LOW RIDER CAR CLUB - CUSTOM CRUISERS

Junior Bernal and Frank Sanchez were present to request funding for their trip to Portland.   Mr. Sanchez advised Council that more modifications had been done to the car and inquired about the car show during Fall Festival.

 

Councilmember Pruett moved to approve $200 for advertising purposes from the Hotel/Motel tax for the Car Club.  Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

WASTEWATER FACILITY

Larry Seibel of Anderson Perry was present to update the Mayor and Council on the progress of the projects.

 

            Schedule B -The aerators had been tested to observe circulation in lagoon #1 and seemed to be working fine.  The irrigation pumps were not tested due to problems with the high & low level alarms.  The electrical sub-contractor had not completed all the punch list items.  Once the final inspection had been completed the change over would be done immediately  afterwards.

            Schedule A - Had not received a response from Apollo to discus the low moisture alarm on one of the pumps.  They had been notified that they were on liquidated damages and that any more expenses incurred would be added to their list.

 

            City Administrator Tackett reported that he had spoken to the County requesting that all change orders and other items being deemed ineligible be funded through Distressed County Funds.

 

WATER RESERVOIR

Larry Seibel of Anderson Perry reported that he would coordinate with Fire Chief Koch prior to draining the reservoir to provide some kind of stand by protection. 

 

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT UPDATE

Larry Seibel of Anderson Perry reported

 

Phase I - Release for Payment Application No. 3. was submitted by Selland Construction in the amount of $5,174.33.  All the necessary paperwork for the release of the retainage had been received.

 

Councilmember Pruett moved to approve Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $5,174.33 from Selland.  Councilmember Martinez seconded motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Phae II - The design would be completed using the DWSRF loan so it would be ready when the project was advertised to bid.

 

City Administrator Tackett reviewed the Engineering Agreement for the proposed water improvement projects from Anderson Perry.

 

Councilmember Pruett moved to approve the Agreement Between Client and Engineer for Professional Services with Anderson Perry.  Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

TIB- CLARK STREET - PROJECT UPDATE

Phase I - Larry Seibel reported that the preconstruction meeting had been held and had gone well.  The Contractor was optimistic about the schedule.  50 working days had been allowed and they felt they could get the project done sooner.  A traffic control plan was discussed at length as was discussed access for emergency services and for residents.  Detours would be set up for traffic.  Verbal approval was received from TIB to proceed with the project.

 

Phase II - The funding for this part of the project would be available in July at which time the engineers would proceed with the design.  It would then be advertised for construction during school vacation next year.

 

NORTH FIFTH STREET

Public Works Director Munyan reported that he had discussed the possibility with Connell Sand & Gravel of paving North Fifth to the Old City limits.  The City had received a number of complaints from residents in that area about the dust. Connell Sand and Gravel would prepare the base and the City would have the contractor pave that section of the street once Clark had been paved.    Council would need to determine if curbs and gutters would be required as no other streets in that part of town had curbs and gutters.  The street would need to meet city construction standards. Because of the trucks the street would need to meet industrial standards as far as base and lifts were concerned. It would cost the city approximately $20,000 for a 3" lift.  Noted was that this street was not on the six-year street plan.

 

Director Munyan commented that he had spoken to City Clerk-Treasurer who noted that there was money in the reserve to cover the project. 

Councilmember Pruett moved to approve the expenditure for pavement of Fifth Street up to $20,000.  Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion.  Motion did not carry as Councilmember Martinez voted against and with there only being three Councilmembers present, there was not a majority vote in favor of the motion.

 

Discussed were other streets that needed to be fixed such as Myrup's Addition and West Ash.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-04- SWIMMING POOL FEES

City Administrator Tackett reported that the Park Board met on May 30, 2002 and voted that swimming pool fees should remain the same.  They also voted to establish the age limit for free admittance at four years of age instead of five.

 

Councilmember Pruett moved to adopt Resolution No. 2002-04.  Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

City Administrator Tackett also reported that the lifeguards would be viewing a film on sexual harassment.

 

MEETING RECESSED

 

Mayor Walton recessed the meeting at 8:47 to go into executive session relating to property purchase for approximately five minutes.

 

MEETING RECONVENED

 

PROPERTY PURCHASE

Councilmember Sawyer moved to accept the bid from Mr. Morehouse in the amount of $12,000 for the property on North Burke.  Councilmember Pruett seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PAYMENT OF BILLS –

Mayor Walton temporarily appointed Councilmember Martinez to the Finance Committee for approval of the bills.

 

Councilmember Pruett moved to pay the payroll and bills in the amount of $123,999.87  Councilmember Martinez seconded, motion carried unanimously.

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

PLANNING COMMISSION

City Administrator Tackett reported that the Planning Commission had began a review of the zoning ordinance.  One of the items being reviewed was accessory buildings.  They would be looking at how Franklin County handled their ordinances.

 

PARKS & RECREATION

            City Administrator Tackett reported Park Board would be meeting on 5/29/02.

 

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT - Public Works Director Pat Munyan

1.                  Would start work on East Fir Street.

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4.                  Would be working on patching the cracks at the tennis court for the Skate Park, the material on the courts was a problem. 

5.                  The static water levels were working.

 

POLICE REPORT - Chief of Police Rick Rochleau

1.                  Officer Turner would be graduating July 12th.

2.                  Had spent most of the week at a Chief's and Sheriff's conference where they discussed racial profiling.  Training was being developed for this.

3.                  WASPIC was looking at having a state wide commission.  Currently there were laws in regards to jurisdictions and needing notices of consent.  This gives an officer passing through another jurisdiction the right to take enforcement action.

4.                  Looking at creating reimbursement for agencies who help other agencies with a major incident.

5.                  Received the video cameras obtained through a grant.

6.                  Had been in contact with a tow company from Othello.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - City Administrator Art Tackett

1.                  Met with Dept. of Ecology, interrogatives would be in on June 3rd.  A hearing would be held on July 22.   Maybe able to have them work on our water rights.

2.                  Met with mayors and legislatures from District #9 in regards to the sales tax equalization tax.  Heard from AWC this morning who is now working with the County Association on legislation for relief for cities.

3.                  Public Works Director Munyan provided a schedule of their regular work duties along with special projects that were coming up.

4.                  Since Pioneer Park had been funded by Land & Conservation funding the national park service had to approve any changes to the park, a request for the skate park had been submitted but they had not responded.  A skate park similar to the one the City requested was being built in Spokane for a tournament.  The City would be able to pick up the equipment on June 17th. The City would save 15% of the equipment and would only need to pay for transportation from Spokane to Connell. 

5.                  Received the annual inmate contract from CRCC, contacted them regarding some concerns.  They would submit a new one.

6.                  A Special Council Meeting was set for June 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

 

MEETING ADJOURNED

 

There being no further business to be heard before the City Council of the City of Connell, Mayor Walton adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.