08-28-02 Minutes
YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28,2002
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:
02-87 MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON APPROVING
THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
3. Public Comment - None
3. a Shelly Badger introduced Maryam Olson, Court Administrator, to the Council
as the newest addition to the city staff.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes approval: August 14,2002 Regular Council Meeting
5. Payments approval: Checks 18243 - 18296 , Totaling $59,384.82
a. Manual checks: 18243 -18262, Totaling $990.61
b. Claims checks: 18263 -18296, totaling $58,394.21
6. Payroll approval: Preliminary Payroll August 2002
7. Park Use Requests: None
02-88 MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY RON HARDING APPROVING
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Intercity Transit Presentation- Mike Harbour, Intercity Transit General Manager,
provided a report on the proposed Intercity Transit Proposition 1, Sales and
Use Tax including the history of the service to Yelm and the proposed benefits
to service on passage of the proposition on September 17,2002. His report
showed the historical comparisons of service hours, rider ship, populations,
types of bus service and funding sources from 1992 to current year.
Voter response to Initiative 695 resulted in the loss of motor vehicle excise
funding and a service reduction in rural areas. The proposed sales and use tax
would increase the sales tax by three tenths of one percent and provide
funding for operations and maintenance and capital needs.
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The proposed service plan increases service routes and includes restoration of
all day and Saturday service to Yelm beginning in February 2003. Citizens
would have the opportunity to voice their needs at Public Hearings if the
proposition passed. If unsuccessful, further reductions could impact Yelm's
service by the end of 2003.
Members of the community who attended the meeting spoke about the issue.
Doug Myers indicated he has continued to utilize the bus service through the
years of cuts and supports the tax to restore rider ship. Would like to see more
bus service coming back into Yelm to help reduce traffic congestion.
Karen Myers appreciates the current bus service for her family but because of
the limited times of service, she is unable to take advantage of the service
herself Would like to see additional service to reduce traffic congestion.
Mike Powell, Kitsap County/Thurston County Bus Drivers Union
Representative, expressed willingness to work with council and citizens to
insure service deserving of this community including additional shuttle within
the community.
Carl Longnecker expressed concerns as representative of seniors that the
current service is virtually non-existent because of the distance to get to bus
stops prohibits potential riders from using the service. He supports proposition
and gave suggestions on improved service.
Austin Baker indicated he has seen more rider ship coming back in to Yelm
recently and supports the proposition for the whole community.
City Council members and Mayor Rivas thanked citizens for attending this
meeting with their input and encouraged them to attend the Public Hearings to
again express their needs.
8 a. RESOLUTION 430 INTERCITY TRANSIT BALLOT PROPOSAL, SALES AND
USE TAX.
02-89 MOTION BY RON HARDING, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON
ADOPTING RESOLUTION 430 SUPPORTING SALES AND USE TAX
INCREASE ON BALLOT PROPOSAL FOR INTERCITY TRANSIT.
CARRIED.
9. Shoreline Permit for Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility. Shelly
Badger provided a staff report on permits associated with the wastewater
effluent discharge to the Nisqually River. Two permits were required for
construction of the original outfall; a state permit set parameters for water
quality of wastewater with testing and monitoring (NPDES permit) A Shoreline
permit from Thurston County was required for construction of the outfall pipe
into the Nisqually River and the Centralia power canal. Concerns expressed by
individuals and groups determined a need for an agreement to work on
removing discharge and upgrading the level of treatment in 1993. These
conditions were allowed with the stipulation to continue to work toward
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removing outfalls with the intent to reuse treated water. Restrictions on permits
also included a five year limit to remove discharge outfall to the canal and a
three year limit to the river. Expiration of these permits occurred during
construction of the wastewater treatment plant and an extension was allowed.
That has now expired.
After meeting with the original parties a new agreement, recognizing work
accomplished and the City's intent to continue to increase upland uses for
reclaimed water, was reached. The agreement permits upland use for class A
reclaimed water for irrigation/ground water recharge, and emergency discharge
of reclaimed water and secondary treated effluent to the Centralia power canal
and the Nisqually River.
Additionally, options remain including storage on site without discharge,
secondary option to discharge into the canal and then the Nisqually River if
needed in an emergency until service could be restored. To date, secondary
treated effluent has not been released but has been stored until able to use.
The agreement included meeting again in 10 years to discuss feasibility of
outfall remaining. This agreement would be submitted to Thurston County as
an appendix to current agreement. Participants are confident it is best
agreement for all parties.
02-90 MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY RON HARDING
AUTHORIZING MAYOR RIVAS TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH
NISQUALL Y DELTA ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL FISH AND OYSTER CO.,
BLACK HAILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY, ED KENNY AND THE CITY OF
YELM RELATED TO RECLAIMED WATER/SEWER OUTFALL SHORELINE
PERMIT. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
10. Water Conservation Committee and Well Head Protection Committee. A staff
report was provided. Stephanie Connors said she was present to recruit
excited volunteers from the Council as part of public outreach for the water
conservation plan. John Thompson volunteered for the Conservation
Committee. Stephanie Connors indicated other members could contact her
after their consideration.
10 a. SEPTEMBER 11 PROCLAMATION FOR A DAY OF REFLECTION AND
REMEMBRANCE was provided.
02-91 MOTION BY PAT FETTERLY, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON TO
APPROVING A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION ON
SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 PROCLAMATION. CARRIED, Opposed; Don Miller.
Mayor Rivas read the Proclamation. More information about events in Yelm
and elsewhere will be provided at a later date.
Bob Isom was excused from the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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REPORTS
11. Council Reports
a. Councilmember Miller
Public Works Liaison- Councilman Miller asked Tim Peterson to update them
on East Yelm Ave progress. Tim Peterson indicated he had received many
calls regarding the removal of trees during the course of the project and
indicated that trees will be going back in along Yelm Ave.
Other meetings/Assignments - attended round table meeting with
Congressman Adam Smith commending staff on their presentation of
concerns.
b. Council member Thompson
City Hall Liaison- written report provided. Agnes Bennick added that the first of
the new billing will be mailed to customers this month after successfully being
transmitted to PSE and on to Texas for printing and mailing.
Police Department Liaison- written report provided. Chief Stancil added
information on a second sting operation with the State Liquor Board was
completed in Yelm citing 4 additional offenses.
Councilmembers Fetterly and Harding commended Yelm Police Department
for their increased visibility and quick response to calls.
In addition to the reports, Councilmember Thompson requested consideration
of some funds at budget time from the Hotel/Motel tax going to the Chamber of
Commerce for their contributions of time, energy and funds to promote the City.
c. Councilmember Isom
Court Liaison- written report provided. Maryam Olson added payments to the
court can now be made using credit cards through Official Payments. Court
deferrals on traffic violations will now include driver's school.
d. Councilmember Harding
Community Development Liaison
Planning Commission- attended short meeting where new members were
introduced.
Grant Beck reported development guidelines will come before Council at a
future date.
Intercity Transit- attended meeting as member of Citizen Representative
Committee advising Authority Board from citizen's perspective. Nominations
where announced for the vote for chairperson at next meeting.
Solid Waste Management- attended meeting as discussed difficulty of
maintaining a quorum at meetings and discussion to avoid rate increase.
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Other Meetings/Assignments - visited Longmire Park site with Jim Gibson.
Army Engineer Battalion due September 9 to begin the 4 to 6 week project.
Mayor Rivas invited the council members to visit the site and thank the
battalion for their efforts.
e. Councilmember Fetterly
Nisqually River Counci/- did not attend meeting at Longmire.
Other Meetings/Assignments- attended meeting with Congressman Adam
Smith.
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Minutes taken by Janine A. Schnepf
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