08-24-05 MINUTES
YELM CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2005, 7:30P.M.
Call to Order.
Mayor Rivas called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
1.
Roll Call. Present:
Don Miller Joe Baker, Bob Isom and Ron Harding.
2.
Excused: Pat Fetterly
Agenda Approval
3.
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MOTION BY RON HARDING, SECONDED BY JOE BAKER APPROVING THE
AGENDA WITH ITEM 4a. MOVED TO FOLLOW 4b. CARRIED.
Special Presentations:
9-1-1 Proclamation.
Mayor Rivas introduced Jennifer Wood and Candy Bailey
4. b.
from CAPCOM before reading and presenting the Proclamation declaring
September 11, 2005 to be 9-1-1 Day, recognizing the importance of this
emergency service provided to the citizens of Yelm by professionals dedicated to
their jobs well done.
Mayor Rivas also recognized the other response agencies affected by tribal
gaming and the relationship between the State of Washington and the Tribal
councils that benefit these agencies from yearly tribal donations.
AWC/Risk Management
. Randy Lumsden, Program Coordinator/Claims
4. a.
Manager presented a check to the City of Yelm for $6,244.00 as part of a pool
fund disbursement for closed claims from 1996-1997. Mr. Lumsden thanked the
city and Mayor Rivas for providing city staff to serve on the AWC Risk
Management Services Operations Committee for the past several years.
Public Comment
–
5.
James Zukowski, Fox Hill Road Thurston County, asked the city to consider
revisiting zoning regulations in the future to address a possible cap on the size of
large stores allowed.
Consent Agenda
6.
a. Council Minutes – August 10, 2005 Regular Meeting
b. Payables: Checks 25792-25909 - totaling $103,339.58
1) Manual Checks: 25792-25864, totaling $3,969.59
2) Claims Checks 25865-25909, totaling $99,369.99
c. Payroll Preliminary August 2005
d. Park Use Requests: YCP, Reeves BBQ, 09-11-05,11a.m.-2:00p.m. #30
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MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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Public Hearings
– Assessment Reimbursement Latecomers Contract,
7.
NP/Wilkensen. Mayor Rivas opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. announcing
the time, place and purpose of the hearing. No objections to participants were
voiced. Tami Merriman reviewed the staff report stating that the conditions of the
Mountain Sunrise 102 lot subdivision included extension of the water line from
NP Road to Wilkensen and a portion of Wilkensen and sewer line from Rhoton
Road at their expense. Agreement would allow reimbursement to Developer
from property owners who benefit from the line at the time of development of
their property. Tami indicated that residential and industrial property owners
have been notified of the costs and the Public Hearings were held. Mayor Rivas
closed the public hearing at 7.48.
7 a. 1) Ordinance 834 Assessment Reimbursement Contract, NP/Wilkensen Water Line
Improvements, Mountain Sunrise.
Ordinance 835 Assessment Reimbursement Contract, NP/Wilkensen Sewer Line
Improvements, Mountain Sunrise.
05-69 MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY JOE BAKER AUTHORIZING
MAYOR RIVAS TO SIGN ASSESSMENT REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT
WITH MOUNTAIN SUNRISE AND ADOPTING ORDINANCE 834 RELATED
TO WATER IMPROVEMENTS ON NP ROAD AND WILKENSEN ROAD
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CARRIED.
05-70 MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY JOE BAKER AUTHORIZING
MAYOR RIVAS TO SIGN ASSESSMENT REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT
WITH MOUNTAIN SUNRISE AND ADOPTING ORDINANCE 835 RELATED
TO SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON NP ROAD AND WILKENSEN ROAD.
CARRIED.
New Business
8.
8. a. Resolution No. 454, Personnel Policy Revisions 2005.03. Agnes Bennick
reviewed the staff report on updates to City of Yelm Personnel Policy as a
housekeeping item, clarifying terms and language changes. Councilmember
Isom asked for clarification of Section 3.03.040 reference to another section.
That section reference will be corrected to state Section 10.2, Termination.
MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY RON HARDING APPROVING
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RESOLUTION NO. 454 REVISIONS TO CITY OF YELM PERSONNEL
POLICIES WITH THE CORRECTION TO SECTION 3.03-040 REFERENCE
NUMBER 10.2, TERMINATION. CARRIED.
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8. b. 103 Street Improvement Project Construction Bid Award. Stephanie Ray
reported that the bid opening was awarded to W.E.&B in the amount of
$649,000. Road will mirror Stevens Street improvements from Creek Street
bridge to West Road. That section of the road will be closed for approximately 45
days during construction beginning in September. Councilmember Isom
recommended contacting local residents and businesses in regards to the
impact of the closure on surrounding streets. Stephanie indicated all parties were
th
sent an invitation to attend informational meeting, August 30, 2005 from 6pm –
7pm at Public Works building.
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CONSTRUCTION BID TO W.E.&B FOR $649,000 FOR 103 STREET ROAD
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IMPROVEMENTS CARRIED.
8. c. Users Agreement for Reclaimed Water with Florence Allen. Stephanie Ray
reviewed the staff report indicating Florence Allen’s reclaimed water line was
connected at the time of construction to connect Yelm High School. She
understands the agreement and terms of use. Signed copy will be forwarded to
Department of Ecology.
5-73 MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY JOE BAKER AUTHORIZING
MAYOR RIVAS TO SIGN USERS AGREEMENT WITH FLORENCE ALLEN
FOR USE OF RECLAIMED WATER FOR IRRIGATION. CARRIED.
Old Business
9.
Mayor and Council Reports and Initiatives and Board/Commission
10.
Business-
Councilmember Isom attended new Yelm Budget Committee meeting to look at
the long range planning for 2006-2010. Discussion on how to deal with the
impact of increased residential and commercial growth while maintaining
acceptable level of service to citizens and legislative body.
Mayor Rivas thanked Councilman Isom for taking on another committee that he
is well suited for with his understanding of the budget and city issues.
Councilmember Harding attended Yelm Transportation meeting. Discussed Y4
connector and improvements to Rail Trail corridor.
Executive Session - None
11.
12. Correspondence was available
.
Adjourn: 8:10
p.m.
13.
_____________________________________
Adam R. Rivas, Mayor
Attest: _______________________________
Agnes Bennick, City Clerk/Treasurer
Minutes: Janine A. Schnepf
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