02/26/03 Minutes
YELM CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 2003
1.
Call to Order. Mayor Rivas called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2.
Roll Call. Present: Don Miller, John Thompson, Bob Isom, Ron Harding.
Excused: Pat Fetterly
3.
Agenda Approval. Mayor Rivas noted that agenda item B.d. was tabled until
the March 12, 2003 meeting.
MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY RON HARDING APPROVING
THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED WITH CHANGE. CARRIED.
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4.
Special Presentations - None Scheduled
5.
Public Comment. Four citizens from Thurston County asked to speak to
council to encourage support of a resolution to be directed to President Bush
against a pre-emptive attack on Iraq. Mayor Rivas explained that this issue
was an item on tomorrow's Council study session agenda.
Joy Adams read a draft of this resolution against a pre-emptive attack on Iraq
supporting continued weapons inspections.
Robin Friend expressed her concerns about the costs economically as well
as to human lives here and abroad. Concern for citizens being without
protective services because these police officers, firefighters, etc would be
pulled from their communities to the war effort. Additionally, funding would be
drained from schools, transportation and social services. She indicated 107
similar resolutions have been sent with approximately 125 pending.
Judith Freed Provasoli encouraged Yelm to add its voice objecting to what she
sees as an obsessive push to illegal war by this administration. Human and
financial resources would be better spent on education and the welfare of our
citizens.
Robert Provasoli objects to the direction the world is going toward war. He
feels it is important to let voices against the war movement be heard in the
form of this resolution.
Mayor Rivas thanked the group for their comments. He indicated that Yelm
elected officials represent the citizens inside the city limits of Yelm. Residents
of Thurston County elect and are represented by the Thurston County
Commissioners.
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6.
a.
b.
1)
2)
c.
d.
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7.
8.
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Consent Agenda
Council Minutes - February 12, 2003 Regular Meeting
Payables: Checks 19524-19586, totaling $148,044.64
Manual Checks: 19524-19540, totaling $400.00
Claims Checks: 19541-19586, totaling $147,644.64
Payroll: Preliminary February 2003.
Park Use Requests: none
MOTION BY BOB 150M, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON APPROVING
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Public Hearings - None Scheduled
New Business
a.
Resolution No. 433, Establishing A Water Conservation Program Within The
City Of Yelm Service Area. Stephanie Conners presented the Resolution from
the conservation committee meetings as a basis to strengthen efforts to
support and encourage water conservation in the City of Yelm.
MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY RON HARDING APPROVING
RESOLUTION NO. 433 ESTABLISHING A WATER CONSERVATION
PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF YELM SERVICE AREA. CARRIED.
b.
Final Plat, Autumn Hill SUB-02-8332-YL, Lubbesmeyer Construction, A 26 Lot
Single Family Subdivision Located on Vancil Road. Tami Merriman began by
introducing Paul Lubbesmeyer of Lubbesmeyer Construction. An aerial map of
SW Vancil Rd and a written staff report of the project's conditions of approval
were provided. Tami reported that every requirement had been completed and
the site was ready to go. Staff was particularly pleased with the care taken
with the planting of trees, grass and the open space in the SE corner.
Council asked about the temporary use of the cul-de-sac and a future
connection of Vancil and Clark Road. Tami reported information would be
provided to residents and street signs installed indicating a "Future Road
Connection" .
Council asked Mr. Lubbermeyer for his comments on the project and how
Yelm's requirements compare to other areas. He indicated the requirements
are more thorough than other areas. Costs initially for parking spaces,
landscaping, and fencing made the expenses higher and therefore he felt the
lot price was not up to requirement demands. He estimates that lot costs will
increase in the area. He commended staff for making the process a pleasant
experience with their professional and timely performance.
Tami added this was the first project that current staff, with an in-house
engineer, has seen through from beginning to end. The smooth sailing
showed in the positive result.
03-17 MOTION BY BOB 150M, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON APPROVING
FINAL PLAT, AUTUMN HILL SUB-02-8332-YL, LUBBESMEYER
CONSTRUCTION, A 26 LOT SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON
VANCIL ROAD. CARRIED.
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10.
Letter of Support for a Washington State Department for Natural Resources
Grant for Creation of a Tree Inventory Data Base Program. Tami Merriman
reported on behalf of the Tree Board with a request for support for their bid for
a grant to help fund the update of the 5-Year Urban Forestry Strategic Plan.
She is requesting a letter from the Council. Tami indicated it was integral to
maintain the success they have achieved with the tree programs. The grant
would help provide assistance with consultant costs and staff time required to
create a new street tree inventory and database program that will be
integrated with permitting system and Geographic Information System.
MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY RON HARDING
APPROVING MAYOR RIVAS TO SIGN LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE
YELM TREE ADVISORY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES. CARRIED.
d.
Rail Advisory Committee, Private Road Crossing and Overpass Agreement
between City of Yelm and Miles Sand and Gravel. Tabled to the March 12,
2003 meeting.
Old Business. None.
Board/Commission Business
Councilmember Miller has nothing to report.
Councilmember Thompson reported attending the Together gathering and
indicated he is hoping for more of a turn out from Yelm next year. Attended
Economic Development Committee meeting which was a review of old
business.
Councilmember Isom read a letter from a constituent regarding traffic issues in
Yelm and requested it be added to the March study session.
Councilmember Harding participated in a Transportation Policy Board
Orientation. He also attended Intercity Transit regular meeting where they
discussed Dial-a-Lift boundaries and Intercity Transit communication policy.
When asked how the Yelm transit route kick-off event went, he indicated the
bus was full of officials but not many members of the community. He hopes
riders will increase with visibility and speculated that adverse weather may
have kept people away.
11. Executive Session -None
12. Mayor and Council Reports/Initiatives
Mayor Rivas participated in the Yelm transit route kickoff with other members
of the council and staff by riding the new route on Saturday.
He attended the Together gathering and accepted an award on Cindy Cecil's
behalf in honor of her work for the children in our area. She was one of twenty
recipients in Thurston County.
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a. Correspondence was reviewed including AWC first information on the annual
conference. Three Council members indicated interest in attending. Shelly
Badger suggested making reservation as soon as possible to insure
availability at host hotel. This could be done through Dana Spivey. More
information would be provided at Thursday's Study Session.
13. Adjourn: 8:22 p.m.
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