02 14 2023 Regular Meeting MinutesEST, 1124
WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Call to Order: Mayor Joe DePinto called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: James Blair, Joseph Richardson, Joshua Crossman, Holly Smith, Ashley
Brooks, and Mayor Joe DePinto.
Absent—Terry Kaminski and Brian Hess
Staff Present: City Administrator Todd Stancil, City Clerk Kathy Linnemeyer, Finance
Director Stephanie Dice and Public Services Director Cody Colt
APPROVAL OF THE Motion by Holly Smith to approve the agenda as presented
AGENDA Seconded by Joshua Crossman
Motion carried 5-0
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA: a) January 24, 2023 Minutes
b) January 2023 Check Register and Position Summary
c) Mayoral Proclamation — Black History Month
Motion by Joseph Richardson to approve the consent agenda as
presented
Seconded by Holly Smith
Motion carried 4-1
NEW BUSINESS: Amendment to PSA for Water System Plan
Motion by Holly Smith to Authorize Mayor DePinto to approve
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with RH2,
Inc. Inc. for an amount not to exceed $60,530, for development of a
water system hydraulic model as part of the update to the City's
Water System Plan.
Seconded by James Blair
Motion carried 5-0
Resolution No. 631— Adopting a Travel Policy
Motion by Holly Smith to approve Resolution No. 631 adopting
a travel policy.
Seconded by James Blair
Motion carried 5-0
Resolution No. 632 Agreement for Collection and Disposal of Waste
Materials
Motion by Joshua Crossman to approve Resolution No. 632
authorizing Harold Lemay Enterprises to provide services for
collecting and disposing of waste materials
Seconded by James Blair
Motion carried 5-0
OLD BUSINESS: None
STANDING COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Safety Committee — Councilmember Smith reported that the Public Safety
Committee met and discussed the following:
• Two new vehicles have been ordered
• Hiring three new officers
• The 3rd SRO position has been filled and they would like a 4th SRO for Elementary
School
• The Police Department has received steering wheel locks for citizens who own
Hyundai vehicles due to the number of thefts
• A speed radar sign will be placed on Cullens Road
• The state is pushing for the department to have Chaplin services and a wellness
program
• Updates on passport application processing
• There is a new TV in the lobby for displaying court dockets and to provide important
information to the public who enter the building
Finance Committee — Councilmember Richardson reported that the Finance Committee
met and reviewed the following:
• January 2023 Check Register and Position Summary report
• Travel Policy
MAYOR/CITY ADMINISTRATOR/STAFF REPORTS:
City Administrator Stancil Updates —
• The Police Department held interviews last week
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February 14, 2022 City of Yelm Regular Council Meeting. These minutes record the official actions of
the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the City of Yelm's You Tube Channei.
■ The City is hiring for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
• Beautification Grant applications are due by March 3rd
• Lodging Tax applications are due March 1St
■ Pothole patching started today and will last about a week.
Public Services Director Colt -
• Three new trucks were delivered today for the new employees
Mayor DePinto —
• Held a meeting with YMCA Stakeholders on Friday. The next meeting will be held in
March after a discussion with the City Council at the March Study Session
• Military meeting was held and discussed a Veterans Memorial and the Military
Banner program is back.
• Gave a State of the City address at the Chamber of Commerce meeting
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
Councilmember Blair -
Councilmember Richardson —
Attended the Chamber of Commerce State of the City, the Senior Center Breakfast
and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) Meeting
Councilmember Crossman —
• Requested to add a discussion on the Big Rocks to the agenda for the Council
Retreat
• Encouraged everyone to attend Planning Commission meetings
• Had a tour of City Facilities
Councilmember Smith —
• Attended the TCOMM meeting, Community Conversations, SE Thurston Fire
Authority meeting, YMCA meeting and the Senior Center Breakfast
Councilmember Brooks —
+ Attended a Kindness fundraiser at Prairie Elementary, Community Resource Fair,
Chamber Drive 507, Movie Night at Millpond School, Public Safety Committee
meeting, Homeless Task Force meeting, Community Conversations, Yelm
Community Schools Study Session, tour of the city facilities, Friendship Bracelet
Fundraiser
• Participated in the Point in Time Census
• Shared that Yelm Community Schools is looking for a new Superintendent
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February 14, 2022 City of Yelm Regular Council Meeting. These minutes record the official actions of
the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the City of Yelm's You Tube Channel.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by James Blair to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 PM.
Seconded by Joshua Crossman
Motion carried 5-0
Jo,e-pc,Pinto, Mayor
Kat y Linnem er, City Clerk
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February 14, 2022 City of Yelm Regular Council Meeting. These minutes record the official actions of
the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the City of Yelm's You Tube Channel.