10 27 2015 Agenda PacketAGENDA
YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015, 6:00 P.M.
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval ACTION
4. Special Presentations-
5. Public Comment — Please complete a blue speaker's card and present it to
the meeting recorder. Comment topics should not appear elsewhere on the
agenda. Time (three minutes per speaker) and the number of speakers (five)
are limited and may be adjusted to meet agenda requirements.
6. Consent Agenda ACTION
a. Minutes; Regular Meeting October 13, 2015
b. Payables; Checks #
7. Public Hearing- none scheduled
8. New Business- none scheduled
9. Old Business — none scheduled
10. Council and Mayor
Councilmember Foster represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston County Solid Waste • Nisqually River Council
Advisory Committee (SWAC) • Yelm Finance Committee
Councilmember Baker represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Intercity Transit Board • Yelm Adult Community Center
Councilmember Isom represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston Regional Planning Yelm Economic Development
Council Committee
(TRPC)
• Yelm Finance Committee
Councilmember Littlefield represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston County HOME Yelm Finance Committee
Consortium
Councilmember Wood represents Yelm on the following committees.
• (TRPC) Transportation Policy • Yelm Transportation Committee
Board
• TComm 911 Admin Board
Councilmember Garmann represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Yelm Transportation Committee Thurston County Law and
Justice
Councilmember Hendrickson represents Yelm on the following
committees.
• Medic One Yelm Emergency Operations
Board
Mayor Harding represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston County Economic • Yelm Finance Committee
Development Council • Yelm Emergency Operations
Board
• Yelm Transportation Committee
• Thurston County Mayor's Forum • Yelm Economic Development
• (TRPC) Transportation Policy Committee
Board
11. Executive Session- none scheduled
12. Correspondence (Correspondence is available upon request)
Press Releases from Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall:
Logic and Accuracy test for November 3, 2015 General Election
Auditor's Office urges voters against writing in fake ballot names
Ballots available and drop boxes open
AutoMARK assisted voting device available
AutoMARK assisted voting device community locations
13. Adjourn
Upcoming Meetings
Council Study Session, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 5:00 pm, Public Safety Building
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 6:00 pm, Public Safety
Building
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 6:00 pm, Public Safety
Building
CITY OF YELM
MEETING INFORMATION
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required. For information about obtaining a copy of the proceedings, please call 360.458.8402.
Public comments are welcome. However, in order to proceed with scheduled agenda items the
allowable time per speaker is limited to 3 minutes and the number of speakers limited to five.
Comments during the public comment portion of the meeting should not be associated with
measures or topics appearing elsewhere on the agenda and should not address topics for which
public hearings have been conducted or are anticipated.
It is the City of Yelm's policy to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If
you are a person with a disability and in need of reasonable accommodations to conduct
business or participate in government processes or activities, please contact Janine Schnepf, at
360.458.8402 at least four (4) working days prior to the scheduled event. The City of Yelm is an
equal opportunity provider and employer.
The Preliminary Agenda and Approved Council Minutes are available at
www.cli.velm.wa.us
Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes
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YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015 MINUTES
Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. Roll Call Present: Joe Baker, Tracey Wood, Ken Garmann and Russ Hendrickson.
15 -084 MOTION BY JOE BAKER EXCUSING COUNCILMEMBERS JW FOSTER,
JENNIFER LITTLEFIELD AND BOB ISOM FROM THE MEETING. CARRIED.
Agenda Approval
15 -085 MOTION BY JOE BAKER APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations -
Student of the Month - Chloe Riggins
Presentation moved to the end of the New Business items since Ms. Riggins had
not yet arrived. Representatives from the Yelm Rotary and the Yelm School
District attended for the recognition.
Mayor Harding introduced Chloe Riggins and stated she is an outstanding senior
leader at the Yelm High School. She serves her peers and school as an ASB Officer
and a leader in the school choir. This past summer Chloe spent significant time
volunteering at school and in the office helping to get ready for the opening of
school. She attended the Leadership Summit in August and has led or taken part
in numerous events designed to make students feel a part of the YHS community.
Chloe is usually the first to jump in and help and always wears a giant smile.
Mayor Harding presented Ms. Riggins with a plaque for her outstanding efforts.
Mayor Harding introduced Chad Bedlington as the new Public Works Manager. He
has been on the job since October 5.
5. Public Comment - no comment
6. Consent Agenda
Minutes - Regular Meeting September 22, 2015
Payables - Checks #65447 - #65478, Totaling $756,737.86
15 -086 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER ABSTAINED DUE TO THE FACT HE
HAD NOT HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE VOUCHERS PRIOR TO
THE MEETING. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing -none scheduled
8. New Business -
a. Ordinance No. 1005, Amending 2015 Salary and Benefit Appendix
Janine Schnepf, City Clerk /HR Manager explained that the 2015 Budget, including
the Salary and Benefit Schedule was adopted by City Council in December 2014,
(ORD 992). The Salary and Benefit Schedule was amended in March 2015 (ORD
997, PW CBA and ORD 998 Market Adjustment) and again June 2015, (ORD 1002,
re- establish job classification). On December 31, 2014, the Collective Bargaining
Agreement with the City of Yelm and the Police Officers Teamsters Local Union
No. 252 expired. The terms of the agreement remained in force until a new
agreement could be reached. The membership chose to disassociate from the
Teamsters and establish a membership with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).
10/13/15
Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes
Page 2 of 3
Negotiations began in March of 2015 with the FOP and concluded in September
2015. City Council approved the terms of the contract in September 2015. An
amendment ordinance is required to amend the 2015 Budget and to establish the
new rates effective October 1, 2015 for the City of Yelm Police Officers.
Councilmember Wood asked if there would be any retro pay that would need to be
calculated. Janine Schnepf stated that the new contract takes effect October 1,
2015 and the Officers would be paid November 5, 2015 the new contract amounts
so no retro pay necessary.
15 -087 MOTION BY JOE BAKER TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1005 AMENDING THE
2015 BUDGET (ORD. NO. 1002, 6/15) BY ADOPTING THE SALARY AND
BENEFIT SCHEDULE: APPENDIX II, APPENDIX III AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2015. CARRIED.
b. Resolution No. 561, Development Review and Construction Permit Fee
Schedule
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner stated the current development fee schedule
was last updated in 1997, and the building fee schedule in 2004. The adoption of
the Unified Development Code earlier this year removed references to fee
amounts from several section of the Yelm Municipal Code, and includes adopted
building codes. The Unified Development Code clarifies and simplifies the
development review process. Currently, development review fees require a
calculation based on number of lots, units, or acres, and requires more than one
fee when multiple applications are required. The proposed fee schedule creates a
flat application fee commensurate with the level of review needed for the type of
permit, and only one fee when combined permits are required. The proposed
schedule also allows for a waiver of the appeal fee under certain circumstances.
For most development applications, the resulting fee will be approximately the
same and sometimes less than the current fees. There was one change to
Resolution No. 561 that was included in the Council packets. An updated
Resolution No. 561 adding the Hearing Request — Administrative Subdivision fee
of $1250.00 was presented to Council before the meeting started. Councilmember
Wood asked for clarification regarding the fees charged. Ms. Merriman stated
there would be one fee charged if there were multiple permits needed and it
would be at the highest rate based on the development fee schedule.
15 -088 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD ADOPTING RESOLUTION 561 UPDATING THE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FEES. CARRIED.
9. Old Business —none scheduled
10. Mayor and Council Initiatives
Councilmember Baker attended the Intercity Transit Board meeting where they
approved a contract with Crossroads Collision in the amount of $158,000 for their
services. The General Manager was authorized to upgrade the outdated telephone
system. Three representatives were reappointment to the Citizen Advisory
Committee. Councilmember Baker would like to recruit a student from the Yelm
High School to serve on that Committee.
Councilmember Wood attended the Joint TComm 911 Admin Board meeting
where the 2016 Preliminary Budget was adopted.
10/13/15
Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes
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Councilmember Hendrickson attended the Yelm Emergency Operations Board
meeting where the Alert -Sense system was discussed. That system is scheduled
to go live in November. Yelm Police Chief Todd Stancil has been attending those
meetings and will update the Council at a future Study Session on the system.
October is Weather Radio Awareness month in Washington. Councilmember
Hendrickson reported that Chief Stancil attended the well- attended Thurston
County Expo at Yelm High School. Next year it will be in Rochester, Washington.
This coming Monday Councilmember Hendrickson along with Chief Stancil, Public
Works Director Ryan Johnstone and Councilmember Garmann will attend a
Hazardous Material Transport Seminar sponsored by Thurston County Emergency
Management.
Mayor Harding attended the Thurston County Economic Development Council
meeting on the St. Martin's College Campus. It was an opportunity for the Board
to review the work being done and the direction of the Thurston Economic Council
(EDC) in the future. The EDC has new office locations at the South Puget Sound
Community College Campus on Mottman Road in Olympia /Tumwater. Mayor
Harding also attended the Chamber Forum where the Military were honored and
thanked for their service. There was discussion at the Forum regarding
implementing more programs to benefit Military personnel with transition into the
private sector.
11. Executive Session - none scheduled
12. Correspondence included -
Yelm Business Association letter dated September 14, 2015, RE: Naming of the
Yelm Community Center
Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce October Forum & Luncheon October 13, 2015
11:30 am Prairie Hotel
AWC Strong Cities Pocket Guide
AWC CityVoice October 7, 2015
Thurston Regional Planning Council News Release for October 6, 2015 - Sustainable
Thurston earns more kudos for'smart' growth achievement.
Councilmember Baker commented on the letter that Ice Chips Grannie Bev Vines -
Haines submitted to the Mayor and Council and stated it was a great thing for her
to do. It clarified many of the rumors regarding the Ice Chips business and the City
of Yelm.
13. Adjourned at 6:33 pm.
Attest:
Ron Harding, Mayor
10/13/15
Lori Mossman, Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Item 12. Correspondence
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CONTACT: Mary Hall, Auditor, TCAuditor@co.thurston.wa.us
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OLYMPIA, WA - The Thurston County Auditor's Office urges voters not to write in fake or joke names on the
General Bection ballot.
"Voters who don't wish to vote on any candidate in a race should simply leave that race blank — their votes in
other races wil� sfifl count," said Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall, "Fake or joke ballot write-ins like Mickey
Mouse and Goofy aren't funny, and they cost taxpayers money."
The ThUrston County Auditor's Office has produced a series of PSAs, available on ThurstonVotes.org and
YOUTube, urging citizens not to write in fictitious candidates.
Persons who wish to be formal write-in candidates must file a write-in declaration of candidacy no later than
�Friday, October 16.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 14, 2015
CONTACT: Mary Hall, Auditor, TCAuditor@co,thurston.wa.us
Valerie Walston, Voter Outreach Coordinator, WalstoV@co.thurston.wa.us
(360) 786-5408 TTY (360) 754-2933
OLYMPIA, WA The'Thurston County Auditor has mailed ballots to more than 162,000 voters in Thurston
COUnty for the November 3, 2015 General Election. Ballots are also available in the Auditor's Office at 2000
Lakeridge Dr SW, Building 1, Room 118, Olympia.
1n the primary, we were reminded that every vote matters said Thurston County Auditor Mary Ha��, referring to
the tied mayor's race in Tenino. "We had to flip a coin to determine who was first on the ballot. As voters get their
ballots this week, we hope they'll remember Tenino, vote, and send back their ballots."
Any voter who has not received a ballot by Thursday, October 22 should contact the Auditor's Office at (360)
786-5408 or e�ecfions a ')co thiuirstoin,wa,us or visit the Auditor's Office for a replacement ballot.
Voters may return their ballot to any of the 26 seCUre ballot drop boxes throughout Thurston County. A list of
�ocafions is inc�uded in the ballot materials, in the voters' pamphlet, and available online at 1"hurstonVotes o� , 2.
These boxes are open 24 hours a day and will close promptly at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3 (Election
Day).
Alternafive�y, voters may mail their bal�ots as long as they are postmarked by November 3. Voters should check
mailboxes for pick-up times, since the pick-up time may be much earlier than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
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Elections Staff to Take AutoMARK TM to Lacey, Olympia and Yelm locations
OLYMPIA, WA - For voters wanting assistance In casting their ballots during the November 3, 2015 General
Bection, an AutoMARK TM voting device is available at the Thurston County Auditor's Office during business
hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4�30 p.m. and on Election Day from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p,m.
"Nothing,- no disability, no visual impairment, no hearing loss - should stop someone from exercising the most
basic American right," said Thurston County AUditor Mary Hall. "We encourage any voter who wants assistance
to come into our, office or visit one of the AutoMARK TM locations."
The AutoMARK TM �s a voting assistance device that enables voters with visual impairments, cognitive/learning
disabilities, ilfiteracy and/or ftited mobility to vote secretly and independently. This device can read the ballot to
'the voter, magnify the print on the ballot, and mark the ballot for the voter,
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