01-23-02 Minutes
YELM CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2002
OPENING
1. Mayor Rivas called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Council present: Don Miller, John Thompson, Bob Isom, Ron Harding and Pat
Fetterly.
2. Agenda Approval
02-06 MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY PAT FETTERLY
APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
3. Public Comment - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
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02-07
Minutes: January 9, 2002
Approval of Payments: Checks 16772-16851, Totaling $71,617.28
Claims vouchers: 16777-16851, Totaling $71,277.28
Manual checks: 16772-16776, Totaling $340.00
Payroll Approval: Preliminary January 2002.
MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY DON MILLER
APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
7 Washington State Department of Ecology, Environmental Excellence Award
for Reclaimed Water. Mayor Rivas introduced Linda Hoffman, Deputy
Directory of Department of Ecology. Ms. Hoffman provided an overview of her
involvement with Yelm over past years and expressed her pleasure in
participation in recognizing Yelm's efforts. The award being presented is
called the Environmental Excellence Award which is awarded infrequently
making it very special. The intent of the award is to provide much deserved
recognition and to inspire others to learn from those who exemplify model
behavior to the benefit of the overall environment. The award recognized
Yelm's visionary work to successfully reclaim and reuse 1000/0 of the City's
water allowing the community to extend the life of its drinking water and to
benefit creeks, rivers and salmon.
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02-08
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REPORTS
Mayor Rivas accepted the Environmental Excellence Award on behalf of the
City adding that this effort would not have been possible without the
assistance of the Departments of Ecology, and Health, the state legislature
and the governor in helping Yelm become the first city to receive funding for
this type of project.
Shelly Badger recognized individuals involved with the project including Brian
Matthews and Tom Skillings, Skillings Connolly, and the various City
employees involved in: the original project, the plant expansion and upgrade,
the ongoing effort to produce high quality water, and reclaimed water users.
Ordinance No. 751, Yelm Municipal Code Amendment. Changing the Yelm
Municipal Code publisher. Agnes Bennick reported that Council had
supported a project to revise and update the YMC. This ordinance recognizes
Code Publishing as codifier for the Yelm Municipal Code.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 751 RECOGNIZING CODE PUBLISHING AS CODIFIER
FOR THE YELM MUNICIPAL CODE. CARRIED.
Resolution No. 424, Adopting the 2001 Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan for Thurston County. Agnes Bennick explained that the
plan was adopted by the City of number of years ago. The state requires
periodic revision and Readoption of the plan. A SWACK representative
attended a past meeting to review revisions.
There was some discussion concerning costs, benefits to the community, and
the need to satisfy state mandates.
MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY PAT FETTERLY APPROVING
RESOLUTION 424, ADOPTING THE 2001 COMPREHENSIVE SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THURSTON COUNTY. CARRIED.
10. Mayor Rivas
a. Mavor Pro Tempore appointment - Mayor Rivas explained that pro tem
appointments must be made at least biennially (every two years).
Councilmember Harding questioned that the RCW (35A.12.065) also states
"at the first meeting of a new council." As the January 9 regular meeting was
the first meeting of a new council, that he believes that the biennial reference
speaks to the fact that there is/(may be ) a (partially) new council every two
years, due to the two year election schedule. Mayor Rivas requested that city
attorney Brent Dille research and clarify this matter.
b. Public Disclosure Commission - Mayor Rivas reminded Council of the need to
complete and return their Annual Personal Financial Affairs Statement. There
is an option to file on line, but the PDC is just now accepting appointments for
March.
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c. Other meetinas/activities attended: TPIC meeting, IT submitted a suggestion
to the Thurston County Commissioners to shrink the boundary down to
Lacey/Olympia/Tumwater and Yelm. There was discussion concerning fixed
route ADA requirements, tax revenue reduction vs. service costs, number of
runs per day, Interlocal support among south county jurisdictions, and the lack
of riders on rural routes.
Jail meetina update - a resolution will be coming before council for
consideration in February. Some problems with the sound quality of the jail
video were reported. Staff will attempt to obtain a better copy.
Fire District - The first fire contract is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) night
at the Fire District. A talking point information letter identifying contract areas
needing additional details was included with distributed information.
Councilmember Isom questioned the appropriateness of the entire Council
entering into negotiations which Council will eventually have to approve in
terms of budgetary requirements. He expressed concerns about the potential
"appearance of fairness." Normally, negotiations are a function of the
executive branch then brought back to the legislative branch for approval.
There was additional discussion concerning improved communications and
eliminating any financial discussion from this first meeting. Mayor Rivas added
that he is looking for an outline of the level of service the district can provide to
the City. This point will be clarified at the first meeting.
Shelly Badger pointed out that it is not uncommon to have a sub committee
representing the City participate in the negotiation process, and that the
committee could include a combination of staff and elected officials.
11. Councilmembers Meetina/Activities
a. Councilmember Miller
Public Works - The January 23, 2002 written report was included with
packets. Highlights: PW is in the process of distributing door hangers
providing residents with information about their STEP (sewer) tanks; what to
do in an emergency, who to call, etc. Water conservation continues to be a
major focus.
Other Meetinas/Assianments - CAPCOM met, the county is in the process of
purchasing the Crawford Mt. MCI tower, a 60 ft. steel tower.
b. Councilmember Thompson
City Hall - A CH monthly activity cycle overview was provided with the
January report. Highlights: the first credit card payment for a utility bill has
been processed, a "Clean Desk Week" competition was held last week.
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Police - A PD report was provided. Highlights: cases increased 200/0 over the
past year, former reserve Richard Barnard has been hired as patrol officer,
four taser units were purchased, a $2,850 WSPC grant was received to
purchase a portable radar trailer, Matt Rompa has been accepted to attend
FTO school, a surplus '93 Ford Crown Vie was sold for $2,012.12.
Other Meetinas/Assianments
City logo sweat/tee shirts are available at Yelm Cinema, it was noted that the
Community Development Dept. is taking orders for these items also.
c. Councilmember Isom
Court - A YMC activity report was included and staff was thanked for the job
they do tracking records.
Park/Park Use Requests - Three requests were reviewed for approval: 1)
Lion's Club Easter Egg Hunt, 3/30/02; Prairie Days 6/27-6/30/02; and
American Legion Country Fair, 6/7-6/9/02.
Other Meetinas/Activities
There was some discussion concerning outside storage for commercial
properties and the potential safety hazards. These types of issues generally
fall within the CDD's area.
02-10
MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON APPROVING
PARK USE REQUESTS FOR THE LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT,
PRAIRIE DAYS AND THE AMERICAN LEGION COUNTRY FAIR. CARRIED.
Other Meetinas/Assianments - He was unable to attend the Thurston County
Home Visitation Task Force (TCHVTF) meeting.
d. Councilmember Harding
Plannina/Communitv Development - He attended the Planning Commission
meeting where most of the discussion concerned an ordinance that has
involved a lot of CDD staff time, and the Comprehensive Plan review.
A written Community Development Department report was provided.
Other Meetinas/Assianments - The SWAC meeting concerned a lot of old
business items and included discussion concerning recycled oil. The SWAC
goal is 1000/0; actual recovery is estimated to be 870/0. There was also
discussion concerning the possibility of moving Hazo House.
Councilmember Harding expressed concern about the difficulty seeing
students at the Edwards/Yelm Ave. school intersection. Tim Peterson has a
meeting planned with a PSE representative and will bring this up for possible
solutions. Other possibilities include a flashing light, like at the high school,
having patrol officer presence at the intersection, or adult crossing guards.
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e. Councilmember Fetterly
Nisaually River Council - Unable to contact the chairman for meeting
information.
Yelm Senior Center - The Senior Center staff and members are excited about
their CDBG application. Representative Adam Smith's representative was at
the Center.
Shelly Badger added that as the Hispanic population increased to 5.4%) in the
census, exceeding the 50/0 grant threshold, the City must conduct another
CDBG Public Hearing with a Spanish speaking interpreter available. Spanish
language notices will be published.
CORRESPONDENCE
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