10-27-04 MINUTES
YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2004
1.
Call to Order. Mayor Rivas called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2.
Roll Call. Present: Don Miller, Joe Baker, Bob Isom, and Ron Harding.
Excused: Pat Fetterly
3.
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Agenda Approval
MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY RON HARDING
APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4.
Special Presentations - None Scheduled
5.
Public Comment
Ricky Pollock, Rebecca Gladney, Ken Campbell and Sandra RuzBasan
expressed concerns about activity at the Lighthouse (Community Thrift).
Concerns expressed included late/non-payment for consignments, rude or
inappropriate language and illegal activity. The individuals reported
threats being made against them as they picketed the business.
Mayor Rivas thanked the speakers and informed them that picketing
along sidewalks is within their rights as long as they don't block access.
If threats are made, or illegal activity witnessed, they should be reported
to the Yelm Police Department.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Council Minutes: October 13, 2004 Regular Meeting and October 5, 12,
19 Budget Work Sessions.
b. Payables: Checks 23699 - 23791, totaling $317,259.16
1) Manual Checks 23699 - 23731, totaling $7,547.54
2) Claims Checks 23732 - 23791, totaling $309,711.62
c. Payroll: Preliminary October 2004
04 - 93 MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY DON MILLER
APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing(s) - None Scheduled
8. New Business - None Scheduled
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9.
Old Business - None Scheduled
10.
Mayor and Council Reports and Initiatives and Board/Commission
Business
Councilmember Isom met with Sean Eagan, Congressman Smith's
legislative assistant. Congressman Smith is working to insure funding is
earmarked for the 510/507 Loop. Funding looks promising at this time.
They are also receptive to working for funding for the rail line.
Councilmember Isom did find that there is no available funding for Yelm
projects in the Homeland Security package.
Mayor Rivas reminded everyone of tomorrow night's 5 p.m. Council
Study Session.
11.
Executive Session - None Scheduled
12.
Correspondence reviewed included a letter from the Girl Scouts
requesting approval for the annual cookie sale. Staff will respond.
13.
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