02-08-06 Minutes
YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8,2006 MINUTES
1. Call to Order. Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call. Present: Don Miller, Mike McGowan and Pat Fetterly. Excused: Joe
Baker and Bob Isom,
3. Agenda Approval
06-07 MOTION BY PA T FETTERL Y APPROVING THE AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations
Yelm Library Advisory Board Chairperson Tammy Jenkins introduced
members Ronni Nutter, Pam Walker and Steve Klein, and thanked Kristin
Blalack, Community Librarian, for preparing the 2005 Annual Report. Ms.
Jenkins related that in the process of reviewing goals and the mission
statement, members expressed a desire to reconnect with the City and felt
that an annual report could serve that purpose.
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Ms. Jenkins indicated a significant amount of time is being spent looking for
ways to have positive intervention with the increasing numbers of teens
spending time at the library after school and in the evening. Statistics provided
in the report estimated 2005 registered patrons at 18,800, up more than 50%
from 2001's 11,914.
Mayor Harding and Council expressed their appreciation for the service the
board provides to the community and for the update.
Public Comment - There was no response to the call for comments.
Consent Agenda Items
Council Minutes
January 25, 2006 Regular Meeting
January 26,2006 Study Session
Payables: Checks 27055 - 27179 totaling $221,652.79
Manual Checks 27055 - 27104 totaling $6,120.00
Claims Checks 27105 - 27179 totaling $215,532.79
Payroll January 2006 Final/Checks 10257-10326 totaling $232,577.69
MOTION BY DON MILLER APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Public Hearing(s) - None scheduled
8. New Business
a. Ordinance 844 Amending the 2006 Budget by Increasing the Salary Range for
the Community Development Department Engineer Tech Position. Grant Beck
reported that the position was advertised at the pre-approved rate, seeking
candidates with a two year degree. The response did not present a pool with a
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passion for public service. Following the interview process and an evaluation
of the amount of staff time necessary for oversight and training a two-year
degree candidates, staff recommended upgrading the position to a 4 year
degree. An increase in compensation to reflect the changed requirements is
necessary. The position has been re-advertised with favorable response.
MOTION BY PAT FETTERL Y ADOPTING ORDINANCE 844 INCREASING
THE ENGINEER TECH SALARY RANGE AND AMENDING THE CITY OF
YELM 2006 BUDGET AS ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE 840, AND APPENDIX
II, THE EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION SALARY SCHEDULE.
CARRIED.
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Old Business - None scheduled
10. Mayor and Council Reports and Initiatives and Board/Commission
Business
a. Councilmember Miller had a liaison meeting with Yelm Public Works and
reported that the Longmire Community Park Volunteer Day had to be
cancelled because of rain and saturated ground.
b. Mayor Harding reported attended the Thurston County Economic
Development retreat. The program provided an overview of activity in
Thurston County, which is going well.
11. Executive Session - None scheduled
12. Correspondence reviewed included AWC sponsored training on Economic
Development Essentials.
13. Adjourn: 7:45 p.m.
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