03-14-2017YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, March 14, 2017 MINUTES
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
.206 MCKENZIE AVE.
YELM, WA
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. Roll Call Present: EJ Curry, Molly Carmody, Jennifer Littlefield, Tad Stillwell,
Tracey Wood, Joe DePinto and Russ Hendrickson.
3. Agenda Approval
17-128 MOTION BY MOLLY CARMODY TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECONDED BY EJ CURRY. MOTION CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations
Student of the Month - Riley Gosney was recognized as Student of the month.
Mayor Foster read the bio and presented the plaque.
South Thurston Economic Development Initiative - Several members of
STEDI spoke on their role in the community and what they have coming in the
future.
5. Public Comment -
Kristine Hoffman from PSE - Spoke on their outreach program to help reduce
energy use. LED lights will be handed out door to door.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes - Regular meeting February 28, 2017 and Study Session minutes March
7, 2017
b. Payables - Checks #68577 - #68645 Totaling $461,239.60.
17-129 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
SECONDED BY RUSS HENDRICKSON. MOTION CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing - none scheduled
8. New Business -
a. Naming of the Yelm Community Center
17-130 MOTION BY MOLLY CARMODY TO REFRAIN FROM NAMING THE
COMMUNITY CENTER AT THIS TIME AND TO RECOGNIZE THOSE FAMILIES
WHO WERE CONSIDERED FOR THE NAMING OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER.
MAYOR FOSTER ASKED FOR THE MOTION TO BE AMENDED TO ONLY
INCLUDE THE ACTION REGARDING THE NAMING OF THE COMMUNITY
CENTER. MOTION WAS AMENDED BY MOLLY CARMODY TO REFRAIN FROM
NAMING THE CENTER AT THIS TIME. SECONDED BY TRACEY WOOD. JOE
DEPINTO OPPOSED. MOTION CARRIED.
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b. Appointment of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Members
17-131 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED LIST OF
NAMES PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL. SECONDED BY JENNIFER
LITTLEFIELD. JOE DEPINTO AND MOLLY CARMODY OPPOSED. MOTION
CARRIED.
9. Old Business — none scheduled
10. Department Updates -
Michael Grayum updated the Council on the following:
• Community Development has new process to enhance customer service.
• Working to clean up derelict properties in the City
• Update on the bank robbery, social media has been helpful.
• New Chat with the Chief and Monday's with the Mayor were successful.
• Town Hall meeting focusing on public safety March 27tH
• Flags at half mast for Rainier Mayor Schleis' passing.
11. Mayor and Council Initiatives
Councilmember Curry attended the Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory
Committee and the SE Thurston County Fire Authority meeting.
Councilmember Carmody attended the Intercity Transit Board meeting and the
Community Investment Partnership (CIP) meeting.
Councilmember Littlefield attended the Community Development meeting
where the naming of the Community Center was discussed.
Councilmember Stillwell No report.
Councilmember Wood attended the TCOMM 911 Administration Board meeting,
the Transportation Council (TRPC) meeting, Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction and
the Yelm Public Works meeting where the status of the water reclamation system
and the needed upgrades were discussed.
Councilmember DePinto thanked the citizens who attended the council
meeting. Attended the Community Development meeting. Will be attending the
STEDI meeting. Attended the first Monday's with the Mayor. Questioned Public
Works Director if the City is purchasing items locally or from businesses out of
town. Asked about the process for dealing with squatters in the city.
Councilmember Hendrickson attended the Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction,
the Yelm Chamber Luncheon, Public Works Committee meeting and the Yelm
Emergency Management meeting where the Hazard Mitigation Plan update has
been submitted to the State for recommendations/approval. Encouraged all
council member to sign up for the Thurston County Executive Seminar on April
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Mayor Foster attended the opening of "Mouse Trap" at the Triad Theater,
attended the Dollars for Scholars auction, met with Mark Daily, the new Executive
Director of the Thurston Regional Planning Commission, conducted the first
Monday's with the Mayor, attended the Council Study Session, attended the
funeral services for Yelm teacher Ed Bergh and gave the State of the City address.
12. Executive Session - no additional session scheduled.
13. Correspondence included -
Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce - Upcoming Events for March 2017
Thurston Regional Planning Council Pre -Agenda Friday, March 3, 2017
17-132 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON TO ADJOURN, SECONDED BY TRACEY
WOOD. MOTION CARRIED.
14. Adjourned at 7:06 pm.
JW Foster, Ma or
Attest:
Lori Mossman, City Clerk
These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are
available on the city website at www.ci.yelm.wa.us.
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