01-22-13 MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013 MINUTES
Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call. Present: J.W. Foster, Bob Isom, Tracey Wood, Ken Garmann and Russ
Hendrickson. Excused: Joe Baker and Mike McGowan.
3. Agenda Approval
13-05 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON APPROVING THE AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations - none scheduled
5. Public Comment - Kyle Phillips, Owner/Operator White Horse Tavern located at
107 Yelm Avenue E. Yelm, explained that between the City's Business &
Occupation Tax, the Washington State Tax and Gambling Taxes that he is paying
to the City, his business is barely surviving. Mr. Phillips stated that the Gambling
Tax was established in the 1970's and asked that the 3% Gambling tax amount be
lowered until the economy gets better. Mr. Phillips stated that the casinos have
taken away approximately 90% of pull -tab business from area taverns. Mayor
Harding stated he would look into the Gambling tax.
6. Consent Agenda
Minutes - Regular Meeting January 8, 2013
Payables - Checks #59613 - #59692 Totaling $140,382.18.
YCP, Olympic Australian Shepherd Club of America, April 6 & 7 and June 15 & 16,
2013, 8am-6pm, 30-40 people
13-06 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing - none scheduled
8. New Business -
a. Yelm Animal Alliance 2013 Service Provider Agreement
Shelly Badger explained that the City of Yelm entered into an arrangement in
2010 with Yelm Animal Alliance for the fostering and adoption of unclaimed dogs
from the Yelm animal shelter. This arrangement was formalized in a service
provider contract in February 2012, which terminated on December 31, 2012. In
2012, Yelm Animal Alliance provided fostering and adoption for 27 unclaimed dogs
from the city's animal shelter. This is a valuable service to the community that
Mayor Harding and staff support as an ongoing relationship. The agreement
includes an annual administrative fee of $500.00 and $50.00 per dog (both fees
are unchanged from 2012) fostered and/or adopted by the Yelm Animal Alliance.
The 2013 Budget includes funding for this service. Brent Dille, the City's legal
counsel and the Yelm Animal Alliance, has reviewed the agreement.
13-07 MOTION BY BOB ISOM APPROVING THE 2013 SERVICE PROVIDER
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF YELM AND YELM ANIMAL ALLIANCE
(YAA) FOR DOG FOSTERING AND ADOPTION SERVICES. CARRIED.
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9. Old Business - none scheduled
10. Mayor and Council Initiatives
Councilmember Wood attended the Transportation Policy Board meeting and
reported on the upcoming elections.
Councilmember Garmann attended the Thurston County Law and Justice
meeting and reported there was discussion regarding mental health issues among
inmates. Councilmember Garmann also attended the Washington State Auditor's
Office Exit conference this afternoon at City Hall and stated the City of Yelm has
not had any findings for 16 years.
Councilmember Hendrickson attended the Yelm Parks Board meeting and will
be bringing the ideas for the City Park Master Plan to council soon.
Mayor Harding attended the Business Resources meeting and reported they are
planning their annual retreat.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION - none scheduled
12. Correspondence included -
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau Enewsletter dated January
15, 2013
Comcast, change in ownership structure letter dated January 9, 2013
A Musical Farewell for Gerald Pumphrey's retirement, February 1, 2013 at South
Puget Sound Community College in Olympia.
5th Wednesday County -City Meeting, January 30, 2013 5:30, Ramblin Jacks 520 E.
4th Ave. Olympia.
Washington State Auditor Exit Conference Agenda January 22, 2013.
13. Adjourn 6:24 pm.
Attest:
Ron Harding, Mayor
Lori Mossman, Deputy City Clerk
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