MEETING OF THE CITY OF
CONNELL,
The regular semi-monthly meeting, of the City Council of
the City of
PRESENT:
Mayor
STAFF:
City Administrator
VISITORS: Alan
Schroeder, Anderson Perry; Pat Iribbaren; John Scheer, Emergency Management;
Kathy Bingham,
Mayor Walton appointed Richard Sackman to the Civil Service.
Received correspondence from the WA Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs Association that the crime report was available for download off the internet.
Motion: Councilmember Skoglund moved to approve the Consent Calendar as listed:
a)
Minutes of the
Councilmembers
Sawyer & Pruett seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Walton made the following changes to the Agenda:
Addition of 13 a) Property Purchase for
Motion: Councilmember Martinez moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Walton recessed the Regular Meeting at
Mayor Walton reconvened the Regular Meeting at
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-02 - NIMS
John Scheer of Emergency Management discussed Resolution No. 2005-02 , a resolution implementing the Nation Incident Management System (NIMS) and advised that in order to receive FY 2006 preparedness funding, applicants would need to meet NIMS requirements such as the passage of Resolution No. 2005-02.
Motion:
Councilmember Sawyer moved to adopt Resolution No. 2005-02 implementing the
National Incident Management System. Councilmember Martinez seconded motion,
motion carried unanimously.
USDA – WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Alan Schroeder of Anderson Perry advised that clearances had been received from Department of Revenue and Labor & Industries for release of retainage for the 75,000 gallon Reservoir project.
Motion: Councilmember Pruett moved to approve Partial Pay Estimate No. 7 Release of Retainage in the amount of $12,530.03 to Erwin Construction. Councilmember Martinez seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Alan Schroeder reported that Schedules G & H were still open and
provided Council with proposed additional work items in the amount of
approximately $3,900 and a project punch list. A change order would be submitted
at a future meeting.
IRIBARREN SHORT PLAT
City Administrator Tackett presented the short plat submitted by Pat Iribarren and advised that generally it was reviewed and signed by the Mayor without review by the Council but however there was a street dedication on this short plat.
Mayor Walton advised that when the lot was originally divided between Desmarais and Reeve that there had been a verbal agreement that if the lots were redivided that curbs and streets would have to be finished.
City Administrator Tackett noted that he was not aware of that agreement and that there were three options available, to approve the plat, to approve with conditions, or to deny the plat.
Pat Iribarren commented that had he know he would have to install curbs and gutters he would not have proceeded with the short plat.
Attorney Tanner advised that the Short Plat subdivision stated that the design of the short plat shall conform with CMC 16.16 which discussed curb requirements.
Mayor Walton
noted that he would check into with staff why Mr. Iribarren had not been made
aware of the requirements.
Mayor
Walton approved the Iribarren short plat with the condition that at the time of
construction curbs and gutters had to be put in.
PURCHASE OF
City Administrator advised he had been approached regarding the purchase of the fitness center.
Consensus
of the Council was to not purchase the fitness center.
TEMPORARY SALARY INCREASE
Chief of Police Rochleau requested a temporary increase in Sergeant’s pay of 5% for Sergeant Kuehny.
Motion: Councilmember Skoglund moved to approve a temporary 5% increase to Sergeant Kuehny. Councilmember Martinez seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUE
Public Works Supervisor Turner provided Council with a copy of a notice to Armando Lugo, owner of the duplex at 144-148 E. Clark. This duplex was in violation of several building codes. Attorney Tanner had reviewed the notice.
Consensus of the Council was to
authorize Public Works Supervisor Turner proceed with the enforcement of the
violation of building codes.
PROPERTY PURCHASE FOR IAC PARK GRANT
City
Administrator Tackett provided Council with a Purchase and Sale Agreement for
the property owned by Mr. Bennett north of
Motion: Councilmember Martinez moved to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with William T. Bennett. Councilmember Sawyer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion: Councilmember Skoglund moved to pay the vouchers and payroll in the amount of $304,095.09. Councilmember Pruett seconded, motion carried unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney Terry Tanner
1) Reminded Council that those who whished to run again for Term of Office would need to file by July 29th.
2) The City had lost its public defender and was currently looking for a replacement. Someone would be present to fill in at the next court.
CITY HALL DEPARTMENT – Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer Maria ChavezPeña
1) Had a Stress Relief presentation July 28th that had gone quiet well.
2) Currently planning the Wellness BBQ for August.
PUBLIC WORKS – Public Works Supervisor
1) The well pump at the Wastewater plant had gone out & would be fixed by Wednesday.
2) Would be meeting with PCS to get the street lines painted.
3) The mower was down – still working on weeds.
POLICE DEPARTMENT – Chief of Police Rick Rochleau
1) Officer Quinton attended firearms training.
2) Officer Boyer would be attending a class on tazers.
3) Would be having the regular safety meeting on July 28th.
4) A dog escaped from the dog pound.
5) Dealing with domestics and runaways.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – City Administrator
1) Received a two year extension for the IAC grant.
2) In the process of selection people for the CRCC committee.
3) Would be holding a workshop with the August regular meeting.
4) Finance Committee to meet the second week in August.
5) Energy park was coming along.
City Administrator brought up the need for a City Planner due to the increase in planning issues coming up.
MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Garland Walton
Mayor Walton suggested holding the workshop a half hour before the
regular meeting and reminded everyone about supporting the
There being no further business
to be heard before the City Council, Mayor Walton adjourned the meeting at