06-14-16 MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016
Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. Roll Call Present: JW Foster, Molly Carmody, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood, Joe
DePinto and Russ Hendrickson.
16-065 MOTION BY JW FOSTER EXCUSING COUNCILMEMBER BOB ISOM FROM
THE MEETING. CARRIED.
3. Agenda Approval
16-066 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations -
Student of the Month, Student of the Year.
Joe Donon was congratulated for being selected and accepted the 2015-2016
Student of the Year recognition by the Yelm Rotary and City of Yelm for his
incredible achievement in academics, multiple leadership activities and on the
athletic field as well as community involvement.
Student of the Month May 2016. Indigo Keeslar was not present to accept his
Student of the Month award presented by the Yelm Rotary and the City of Yelm.
STEDI Update, Michael Cade, Executive Director Thurston County Economic
Development Council, representing STEDI committee provided an update of
TCEDC's work and presented a handout Draft of the 2016 Work Plan. EDC is
working collectively to coordinate relationship with organizations and the
resources for local business success in communities of Yelm, Bucoda, Tenino,
Rochester and Rainier. The present opportunities for business to participate to
meet their needs. They continue to support efforts to work with Chambers of
Commerce and listen to Councils for what they would like to see the EDC do. The
EDC is unfunded and looking at Grant funding opportunities. Appreciate the
participation of current committee member Tad Stillwell and past Councilmembers
participation on the committee as well as the Mayor for his early efforts to
recognize and emphasize the needs of the South County cities. Mr. Cade
introduced Port Commissioner Zita.
Commissioner Zita: Addressed the Council, recognizing Molly Carmody and Joe
DePinto. Port of Olympia is committed to work with South County. Continue to
assist needs, including grant opportunities and matching grants. The Port hired
EDC to coordinate assessment needs and opportunities in agricultural
communities as well as public private partnerships. Invited all to attend TC
Agricultural Committee meetings the last Thursday of each month. Announced
there will be three morning listening meetings bringing together groups specific to
agriculture: June 23 Olympia- McClain Grange, June 27 Rochester - Swede Hall,
June 28 Rainier Sportsman Club each at 8 am - 10:30 am and including
breakfast. Commissioner Zita introduced Allen Miller.
Allen Miller, former chair of TC Chamber of Commerce, Olympia School Board and
served on the Thurston County Regional Planning Council. Areas of interest are
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Land use, jobs, employment issues, and any economic development issues to
increase economy in South County.
Michael Cade introduced Yelm Farmers Market Chair Suzanne Santos who thanked
those Councilmembers that attended the 24 -carat salute grand opening of the
Yelm Farmers Market. Market open on Sundays. In addition to local food, their
goals are to develop relationship with citizens, provide education and further AG
tourism.
Joe DePinto added best part of participating in committee is visiting the small
communities.
5. Public Comment -
Micah James Anderson spoke about Law vs Policy, reading excerpts from 16A
Constitutional Law: Section 576 Right to Travel, Sec 577 Right of Vehicle and
Public Places. Stated that the City of Yelm slandered his name leading to his car
being stolen. Stated he was deprived of his administrative remedy and will take it
to higher court, including filing against individuals on Council. Furthermore,
questioned legal authority of City Attorney, Judge and Police Officers acting as
judges when issuing tickets.
Victoria Mattoon, Yelm, spoke requesting improvements to West Road to avoid
speeders, stating West Road is noisy and dangerous with drivers exceeding the
speed limit making it dangerous for her trying to exit her driveway. Requesting for
second time that signs be replaced. In addition, assistance needed related to
lengthy disruptive Fourth of July fireworks that have already started in her
neighborhood. With just one officer on duty, citizens are left out there on their
own for traffic safety and response to nuisances.
6. Consent Agenda
Minutes - Regular Meeting May 24, 2016
Payables - Checks #66966 - #67094 Totaling $1,100,845.53
16-067 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing - none scheduled
8. New Business -
a. Seasonal Worker Position
Ryan Johnstone, Public Works Director prepared report requesting 2 seasonal
worker positions be added and filled to provide support to Parks staff during
busiest season. These would be temporary, limited to 3 -month duration, not to
exceed $15,000 expense to the General Fund. Will require budget amendment.
Carmody inquired if custodial duties would be included. Ryan responded that staff
is looking at alternative ideas to address building maintenance while staff manages
garbage detail and vacuuming their own areas with support from Public Works.
16-068 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD AUTHORIZING MAYOR HARDING TO ADD AND
FILL TWO SEASONAL WORKER POSITIONS THAT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT
FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS PARKS DEPARTMENT. CARRIED.
Purchase of Replacement Sewer Utility Vehicle
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Ryan Johnstone, Public Works Director requesting approval of purchase of vehicle
to replace the vehicle damaged on 03/31/16. Sewer staff truck was totaled when
struck by another vehicle. Insurance coverage reimbursed $18,946.42 toward the
$23,077.50 purchase price. Budget amendment will come forward for remainder
from Sewer Fund.
16-069 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE THE PURCHAE OF ONE 2016 FORD
F150 FOR USE BY THE CITY OF YELM SEWER UTILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$23,077.50.
9. Old Business - none scheduled
10. Mayor and Council Initiatives
Councilmember Foster SWAC meeting cancelled.
Councilmember Carmody attended Intercity Transit committee meeting
discussed replacing yearly budget with 2 -year budget cycle to reduce cost.
Councilmember Stillwell attended WWTP tour WWTP with Councilmember
DePinto.
Councilmember DePinto commented that the STEDI meeting was welcomed in
Yelm this month. Toured Public Works with Councilmember Stillwell. Inquired
about researching the possibility of presenting city issued firearm to retiring
officers who served many years in Yelm.
Councilmember Hendrickson Emergency Management meeting canceled. Visited
the PSB during the Yelm Emergency Management exercise and commented on set-
up operations. Attended Yelm High School Senior Scholarship award night.
Mayor commented on success of Yelm Emergency Management exercise. Reported
that the City has hired Officer Dan Rozier to replace Officer Moody who was hired
as Tenino Police Chief.
11. Executive Session - none scheduled
12. Correspondence included -
13. Adjourned at 6:45 pm.
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