03-28-01 Minutes
YELM CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001, 7:30 P.M.
YELM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OPENING
1. Mayor Pro Tem, John Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Council Present: Bob Isom, Glen Cunningham and JW Foster. Excused:
Don Miller.
2. Agenda Approval
01-34 MOTION BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY J.W. FOSTER
APPROVING THE AGENDA. CARRIED
3. Public Comment:
Kalen Moynaugh informed the Council that interest was shown in
building a cell tower close to 93rd Street. He opposed this happening and
offered a heads up to the City that he believes attempts will be made to locate
on Yelm Ave.
Jan Marie Bradbury also addressed cell towers in Yelm. She stated she
moved to Yelm for the small city community, trees and peace and does not
want cell towers or sludge located here. She hopes to keep Yelm the way it is.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
4. Minutes: March 14, 2001
5. Vouchers 14740-14806, Totaling $156,747.52
6. March Preliminary Payroll
01-35 MOTION BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY J.W. FOSTER
APPROVING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS AS LISTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Notice of intent to commence annexation of a 4.9-acre single family
residential lot on west side of Vancil Road. Shelly Badger presented a
report prepared by Cathie Carlson from Community Development that
included a map of area in relation to City limits, water service area and
Y2 corridor. Staff recommends denial to commence annexation.
Annexation would change zoning from 1 unit per 5 acre to 4 units per
acre. Expectation by property owner would likely be development.
However, this property is not currently in water service area and the City
is unable to provide water services. Comprehensive water plan is
currently being revised. Additionally, Y2 corridor runs along northern
boundary of this property. Once annexed the opportunity for
development is there with expectation that they can subdivide. Could be
built up with houses and roads and until we own transportation right of
way we have no influence on use of land. This site does not have access
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from Vancil Rd. but would come off extension of 109th that does not exist.
Recommend is to deny annexation proceedings to avoid these issues.
Councilmember Bob Isom questions how valid issue on 109th is because
Vancil Road continues on anyway.
01-36 MOTION BY J.W. FOSTER, SECONDED BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM TO
DENY NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX PARCEL 22730420100 ON
WEST SIDE OF VANCIL. 2 CARRIED, OPPOSED: BOB ISOM
8. Ordinance 730, Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bond 2001.
Agnes Bennick clarified refinancing of 5 Corners Loan that expired in
December. Renegotiations concluded as a Bond. Term is from June
2001 to March 2011 for $248,241.00 remaining on the loan plus attorney
costs. The interest rate is 5.68 percent for 1st 5 years, after 5 years
interest subject to change. Payments will change from $15,000 year to
$8485.79 quarter with annual payment budget increase of $18,943.16
over what City is currently paying.
01-37 MOTION BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY BOB ISOM
ADOPTING ORDINACE 730 TO REFINANCE FIVE CORNERS
STREET IMPROVEMENT LOAN AS BOND. CARRIED.
9. Resolution 409 authorizing designation of a representative to obtain
Federal and/or State Emergency or Disaster assistance funds. Tim
Peterson reported that Engineers and FEMA inspectors have completed
inspections and the application process has been reviewed. Because a
timely response is needed on all requests and specific paperwork
requirements for funding applications, staff requested designating 2
representatives to act on behalf of Yelm.
01-38 MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY J.W. FOSTER APPROVING
RESOLUTION 409 FOR DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE FOR
FEDERAL AND/OR STATE DISASTER FUNDS IF ELIGIBLE.
CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS - None
REPORTS
10. Councilmember Foster
a) City Hall
1) Administrative Services - reviewed written report and added
congratulations to Agnes Bennick on her election as WMCA Treasurer
and nomination for Washington Municipal Clerks Association Clerk the
Year at the annual conference. Council and audience joined in the
congratulations.
2) Community Development - written report provided.
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11. Councilmember Thompson
a) Police - Brian Asmus reviewed new format for reports that includes
number of incidents per event. Councilmember Foster asked about a
recent verbal threat case at the high school. Brian Asmus reported that
Officer Stancil attended meeting with High School Administration and
parents to address preventative measures.
b) Public Works - Mayor Pro T em John Thompson reviewed the Public
Works written report and commended staff for their innovative ideas to
keep costs down in setting up operations at new Public Works facility.
12. Councilmember Isom
a) Park Report - None
b) Park Use Requests - presented 2 park use requests.
01-39 MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM
APPROVING 2 PARK USE REQUESTS FOR YELM CITY PARK
APRIL 1, BIRTHDAY PARTY AND APRIL 14, EASTER EGG HUNT.
CARRIED.
13. Councilmember Miller - Excused
a) Court - written report provided
b) Financial - Agnes Bennick reviewed prepared annual debt report in
table form showing principal and interest by year in three categories:
General Obligation, Revenue Bonds, and Other Debt.
14. Councilmember Cunningham
a) Planning - meeting was cancelled.
b) Railroad - reported attending railroad meeting to start investigating the
feasibility of connecting Yelm Railroad with Tacoma passenger and
freight line.
Reported second entry sign foundation has been poured and is now
waiting for stone work. Volunteers may be called on to help with the
placement of stone work.
15. Mayor's report - Mayor Rivas was not present
16. Councilmember Report -
Councilmember Cunningham asked about progress of Vancil Road
straightening. Shelly Badger reported proiect is subject to right of way
negotiations tied in with Yelm Ave from 4t Ave to 5 Corners. Meetings
have begun with property owners and will continue.
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Councilmember Foster attended Solid Waste Advisory meeting.
Reported that Thurston County Wastemobile will be in Yelm in May with
information available at City Hall.
Councilmember Foster spoke (unofficially) with Steve Romines from Med
One about latest action by EMS council regarding Medic 1 issue in Yelm.
Medic Unit will remain in Yelm while EMS Council considers long-term
solutions. Recommendation from EMS Council to County
Commissioners to extend contract with Yelm Fire District on a month to
month basis at 100 percent funding. Fire response by medics would be
billed back to YFD #2 and City of Yelm funding will be suspended.
Encouraged Mayor and Council to discuss this issue with him and
maintain presence at meetings to benefit Yelm.
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence was reviewed.
ADJOURN: 8:30 pm
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