1973 Minutes
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Ordinance ;~38 relating to fiscal.man~gement and establishing a 'CumUlative
Reserve Fund for Fire Protection PUrPoses for' the Town of Yelm, was read
and approved on a "motion by Drogseth, seconded. by Gallagher. !orotion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance # 139, relating to Federal Revenue 9haring Funds and establishing
a Federal Revenue. Sharing Trust Fund for the Town of Yelm was read and "
apprpved on a motion by Drogseth and seconded by Gallagher, Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance #140, relating to fiscal manggement and establishing a Cumulative
Reserve Fund for Park Improvement Purposes for theTo~ of Yelm was' read
and approved on a motion by Sokolik and seconded by Brown~ Motion carried
unanimously.
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Ordinance #141, relating to fiscal managem~lnt. and estabJ..ishing a Cumulative
Reserve Fund for Several Purposes for the lown of Yelm was read and approved
on a motion by Drogseth and seconded by Gallagher. Motion carriedunanimo~sly.
Ordin~pce #142, relating to fiscaLlmanagement anp establishing a Contingency
Fund for the Town of Yelm was read and approved on a motion by Gallaghe~,
seconded by Drag"seth. Motion carried unanimously It"
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.H. on a motion by Sokolik and seconded
by Gallagher.
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January 10, lE173
In the absenee of the l\1ayor, on a motion by Drogseth and seconded. by Sokplik,
Councilman George Brown was elected Mayor-Protem~ Other Councilmen~resent were
Drogseth, Nelson and Sokolik. Also present were Mrs. fu)berta Longmire, Vern
Miller and Attorney ~tiltz. "
Minutes Qf the December meeting.were .approved on a motion by Sokolik, seconded
~~o~e~. "
On a motion by Drogseth and seconded by Nelson, the fo~lowing bills were ordered
paid:
Curren t: ?
Yelm Telephone
O.J. Martyr
Western, Auto
Thurston County Reg~onal Planning
Thurston Count~ Fire District
Timberland Regional Libra~
Association of Washington Ci ties--
Thurston - Mason Health Dist.
Fri stoe , Taylor &. Schul tz
Mosman Agetlcy
Washington Nat~~lGas
Nisqually News
U.S. Leasing Corporation
Rentex Services Corp.
-Wolfts
Pickett Drug
Puget Power
V.N., Sandavol
Lomi ta Tag Co. (.
$81&64
8.96
4.25
221.00
919.05
582.50
71.72'
97 050
255..00
,455.00
86.65
46 ~.61
24..32
8082
24&91
9.08
57 0,48
45.00
6.67
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Dept. of ,Motor Vehicles
Memorial Clinic
Thurston County Civil.Defense
, Olympia Air Polluti9n Control
Thurston County Humane Society
Mobil Oil Coo
Ye1mGarage
Washington Physicians
$4~80
32.00
106.. 00
63020
94.75
164.73
11.58
55.35
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streets:
Smith Auto, Inco
Mosman Agency
Dept. of I'1otor Vehicles
Jltlobil Oil Co"
Ye1m Garage
Yelm Hardware
Puget Power
41.06
344.00
3..20
11..33
4.65
31.27
126.70
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Mosman Agency
Yelm. Garage
.Mobil Oil eo.
Puget Power
.167.00
17.59
6.14
91.76
Garbage:
'Dept~. l-1otor Vehicles
.-Smith'Auto, Inc.
John Rosano
Yell) Garage
Mobil Oil Co.
Mpsman Agency
1.60
23.10
60.00
15.80
59.07
106~oo
IDhei~f:0,ililbringbills pertUning to police car maintenance and repairs were
ordered not paid:
Rex Purdy,
Spoon 'Automotive
John Hastie
A & I !~uniber Supply
44017
32.38
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Some councilmen stated that they were not satisfied with the operations and
expenditures in the Yelm Police Dept.
A proposal for landscaping the three entrances to the town which ~as presented
by Vandive~rand Rutledge was tabled until next ~eeting.
Jim Forrester requested permission to build a r~ck in front of Bob's Tavern
to hold the garbage and rubbish cans that are now there 4) It was:: suggested
that the cans be placed in the rear of the building instead of the front.
The clerk was instructed to reque'st Dr. Arnold, to furnish manufacturers
specifications on his busiaess building. The Town will then ask Mr. Christensen
to state in letter form" their opinion as to how these specifications do not
conronn to the CoUnty Building Codee- The Council will then state specifically
on what the'variance is to be granted.,
Attorney stiltz stated that it is possible that the Mayor and Councilmen of
Ye1m may be exempt from complying with Initiative 276 on a population basis.
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Councilman Brown mentioned that Book Publishing Company publishes a book on
Muriicipal Law which he thought would be of value to Yelm. Cost of the book
would be $300.00 with a y~arly charge'of $75000 to keep 'it current. Attorney
Stittz volunteered to'write to the compa~ for details.
Attorney Stiltz was asked to draw up an Ordinance stating a set fee to be
paid the Judge Protem in those cases when the Town Municipal Judge has been
dif?qualified from presiding on a case because of prejudice'G
It was suggested that a Resolution be adopted changing the three committees,
namely Finance, Water & Garbage , and Streets from the present three member each
to two. .
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Mr. :Mern Miller, Manager of.Puget.Power brought a"proposal before the coUncil
to change the streetincandescant lights to mercuf,y. He explained that the
present 1500 Watt lights are now costing the city $2.50 each;, the hew type
would be 4, 0000 Watts at a cost of $2.55 - close to three times as much light
for five centsomore. It was moved by Drogseth and seconded~ by SOkolik that
the Town make the change~ :Hr. Miller also suggested the need for additional
lights at the following locations: . . I
1$ Second & Mosman
2. Third & Mosman
3.. Fourth & McKenzie
40. Longmire & Yelm
5. Fourth & Jefferson
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Relocation of the light at Edwards & 110sman was advised., The Street Connni ttee
was asked to make their recommendations on this matter.
George Brown stated, he did not think the amount of $2,.500 as shown in the
Water Fund Budget for 1973, under Revenue from Property Taxes, should be there~
Attorney stiltz said it was, lawful to be there, but suggested that it couJd
be transferred~out.
It was moved by Drogseth, seconded by Sokolik, and passed unanimously that
a Resotution be passed that," Be.fore more money is spent or contracted
to he spent for any item above the amount budgeted, approval of the Council
must be obtained~
It was moved b:y, Sokolik, seconded by Dregseth, and passed, that a Resolution
be passed that, ttThe Council be informed of any transfer'"from one iteni'to
another in the, budge.trt &
Tl?e meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M1~ on a motion by Drogseth and seconded by
Sokolik~
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February 14, 1973
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The regwlar meeting of the Town CoUncil was called to order at 7:)0 P~M9 by
Mayor tara B. Coates. Councilmen present were Roger Nelson, Arnold Drogseth,
.Richard Sokolik, Doyle Gallagher and George Brown. Others present were r1rs.
Roberta Longmire, Hs. Levina Phillips, Attorneys Schultz and stiltz, Don l1iller,
Marshal John Hastie and Frank Fisher.
,I'4inutes of the January lOth meeting were a:pproved on a motion by Drogseth and
'seconded by'George Brown.
On motion by .Nelson and seconded, by Gallagher the following bills were ordered
paid: .
Current
John Hastie,.
~o .. J. -r.1artyr
A'& I Lumber
Had-Com Electronics, Inc.
Del Chemical
Yelm Telephone
Thurston County Sheriff
Nisqually Valley News
'Washington Physicians
Colonial Insur~nc~. Go.
Vern Bolinder Comp~
Cascade Loggers
Spoon Automotive
Atlantic Richfied Co~
. Kisor Tire Co.
Yalm National Auto Parts
Rentex Services
J.fobil Oil Co.
Pitnew Bowes
D & H Mobil
itpsano Electric
U.S. Leasing Corp.
Washington Natiral Gas
Pioneer Business Forma
Pickett Drug
Patrick Byrne
Town of Yelm Municipal Trust
Wash. state Magistrates Ass'n.
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Puget Power
$ 71.13
53 & 52
14871
13.13
66.54
96.74
44.00
22.99
55.35
36.00
50.00
S6.44
7~.24
91.46
9.3011
145.61
8.82
184.68
70.60
4.45
1.25
24.32
85.39
.53.24
3.63
126.95
13.23
15.00
6028
55&09
Water
Western Utilities
Mosman Agency
Badger Meter Co.,
Puge:b Power
Yelm Hardware
Yelm Nat'l Auto Parts
W.K. Burkett
16~67
61000
504.00
90.42
18.48
6.43
25.00
Streets
Mobil Oil Co,.
Yelm Garage
George Brown
Puget Power
D & H. Mobil
134)96
14.96
17" 74
1264) 7 0
23.11
llarbage
U.s.. Postmaster
Mobil Oil Co.
D & H Hobil
Atlantic Richfie[d
8.00
44.76
4072
46066
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On .a motion by Brown, seconded by Sokolik and. passed unanimously that seven
street lights be added by Puget Power to ~ur lighting 5,Ystem, fuLdwaa~decided that
$4000,00 be transferred from Construction Bngineering in the street .Fund
to street Lighting to stand this added expenseq
, A motion l-las'made by Brown, seconded by Gallagher, and passed unanimously that
the' City Clerk ,be instructed to take a population census of Yelm, to be com-
pleted no later than April 6th of this yearo
The Olerk was directed to contact Mro Christensen, requesting that the City
of Yelm be notified of any building permits issued by Thurston County for
construction in Yelm.
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Jim Forrester was requested to remove the garbage cans from in front of
Bohls Tavern and place them in the rear of the building, in compliance with
'Gikiinance # 131.,
Attorney Schultz suggested that Ordinance # Ih5"relating to compensation for
police judge pro tem be passe~upon at the March council meeting. This'
ordinance would fix the rate of $15.00 for each session in those instances,
where the Police Judge must disqualify himself because of pregudiceo
Attorney Schultz stated that a.new ordinance would be brought before the'
March council meeting which would be a revision of the City Ordinances
pertaining to the water operationso
Mr. Frank Fisher expressed hisodesire to purchase two City~lots located to
the re,ar of the Yelm Cleaners,," and made an offer of $1,,000.00. . }\'lotion was
made by Brown, seconded by Gallagher,and passed unanimously that this offer
be taken under consid~ration at the next council meeting.
Expansion and remodeling of the 'rown Hall was discussed. It was deciaed that
Mayor Coates appoint a committee composed of councilmen and business men as
well as ,representatives of thee Library and liire Departments; so that a broad
range of ideas and plans mighteemerge for consideration.
On a motion by Drogseth, seconded by Gallagher and passed unanimously it was O~ ,.c.,
decided that $10,000.00 of current expense operating money be placed on
interest in Current Expense Investment with Washington Mutual Savings Banko
Motion roaffe by SOkolik, seconded by Gallagher and passed unanimously that
Ordinance ~89, section #7 be amended to change the annual Cabaret License
fee from $150~OO to $75~OOo
Motion was 'made by Councilman Brown, seconded by Gallagher arid passed un~
animously that $500000 he transferred from thee street cleaning. fund to 0
miscellaneous and be used for trimming the 82 hawthorne trees on Yelm
Avenue., ' ' ,
Mayor Cba'tes asked Attorney Schultz to draw up a contract between:' himself
and the Town of Ye1m covering fees for, his services.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 PoM. on a motion by Drogseth and seconded
by Gallagher.
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MarcH ~4, 1973
M~or Lora B. Coates called the regular meeting of,the Town Cbuncil ~o order
at 7;30 P.M.. Councilmen present were Roger Nelson, Doyle Gallagher, Richard
Sokolik and George Brown. tithers present were Mrs. Tom Longmite, Mrs. Richard
Nels0n, Frank Fisher, Don Miller, and Attorneys Schultz and Stiltz.
Minutes of the Februa~ meeting were 'approved on motion by Gallagher, seconded
by Sokolik. ·
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On a motion by Sokolik and seconded by Gallagher the current bills 'Vlere approved
for payment& 0
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Current a
Pio~eer Business Forms
Pickett Drugs
Mosman Agency
c 0 Pi tney Bowe s
Puget Power
Wolf's
Washington Natural Gas
Pitney Bowes
Rentex Services
O. J. Marty;r
Capital Business Machines
Nisqually News
Thurston ~Fire District #2
Yelm Telephone
Patrick Byrne
U.S.Leasing Corp.
Ted Schultz
Timberland Regional 'Libra~
Washington Physicians
Atlantic Richf~eld
Mobil Oil Co..
Olympia Radiological
Wolfstone-Don1ey-McNannama
Vern Bolender
'Thurston 'Mason' Health District.
Thurston County Humane Society
Streets
Alfonso Gonzo1as
Wolbert Bros. Service
Western Auto
Ye1m Garage
Mobil:':i0i1 Co.
Yelm Nat'l Auto Parts
D & H Mobil
Yelm Hardware'
Puget Power'
$ 25.30
4.11
31.00
62.40
49.79
41h6'"'
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<&,,', ~,jl
70.77
55.95
8.82
2..10
26.93
6.75
979.05
85.95
83.12
24.32
;312.00
688.00
55.43"
15. 71
: 167.59
57 . 40
260.00
147 .50
, 97 ~ 50
105.75
500.00
125.00
15..51
11.16
6.92
2.99
99.92
27.16
126.70
Water
Alfonso Gonzales
Rockwell !\ffg. Co.
W.S'. Darley & Co.,
Mobil Oil Co..
Yelm. Hardware
Puget Power
225.,00
480.70
25.35
10.24
32.81
75.57
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Garbage
U.S. Postmaster
}vIobil Oil .Co.
Je1m, Garage
Atlantic Richfie1d
Thurston Co. Land Fill
- 8..00
31.45
!is .7 7
16.17
120.00
A communication was read from Pat ~rne regarding a request which had b~en made
by Mr. Ralph Wall of HERTER1S, INC. The request was to reconstruct the road
grade on RPoten Road at the Burlington Northern Crossing and to resurface about
one hundred fee;t5. a.fter regrading. Engineer Byrne recommended this request be
granted for reason that traffic mation and visibility over the tracks would be
improved.
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.Mayor Goates brought to the attention of the Council a Qtlit Claim Deed offered
by Mr. & Mrs. Lou Cochrane to the Town of Yelm on property now being used as
Yelm streets. It was moved. by Browri,seconded by Sokolik and> passed Unanimously
that the Deed be accepted with th~s. .,.
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Ordinance # 14, relating to the fixing of compensation @&r Police Judge Pro
tem was read and passed on a motion by Brown, seconded by Sokolik and passed
unanimously.
Sealed bids were opened and read on advertised surplus items. On motion by
Brown, s~copded .by Sokolik it was moved that the bids of $22.00 for one
five H.P i motor and $,5.00 for one signal light be accepted from Roy Buck,
also the"bid of $7 .,0 for one, H.P. motor from Frank Fisher.
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On motion by Ne~son; seconded by Gall~gber. and passed unanimously the offer
fram franK Fisher for two city lots was accepted at a total price of $1500.00.
The City will furnish warr~nty deed arid ~itle insurance to the property.
Councilman' Nelson stated that he was moving from Yelm to Tacoma and offered
his re~ighation which was accepted with reluctance by Mayor Coates.
Mayor Coat'es brought. the name of Frank Fisher before the council as af~eplace-
ment to fill the unexpired tenn of Counc~lin~ Nelson. As she said, in the
previous election the people had indicat~d Mr.F1sher as their <second choice,
and she felt he would make a desirable and dedicated member of the Yelm~council.
No action :was taken to name a replacement.'at this meeting.
On motion by Brown, seconded by Nelson and passed unanimously it was decided
that Uniform ~riaffic Citation Forms be place,d in use at the eax:l~est possible
date as s~ggested by Attorney Schultz.
Ordinance W146 was passed ap~~approved on a motion by Brown, seconded by
Nelson.and" passed unanimously. This ordinance fixes. water meter hook-up
cha!t;ge at :$150..001&
Councilman Brown opened a discussion. relating to M~yor C~~tes'dismissal
of a policce officer. After an exchange of opinions with I"ir. Brown suggesting
a hearing 'before the council, Mayor Coates reaffirmed that the dismissal
was in order and would bemain in .effect.
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The meeting was brought to a close on a motion by Gallagher and seconded by
Nelson at 11:50 P.M.
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Frank L. Fisher, a resident of Yelm, presented a proposa~.~or the
purchasecfrom the Town of an unused and unimproved tract of 1 and owned
by the Tqwn lying adjacent to property l:remng purchased by him. Mr. Fisher
proposed ~o purchase said tract for the sum of $l,500.oo~ Discussion foll-
owed on tpe fair market value of said tract and the prospects of the Town
having a need for such property. After due discussion, and upon the motion
by Nelson, seconded by Gallagher, the resolution annexed hereto was adopted.
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. The regular meeting of the Town Council...was'called to order at 7 :30 'p .M..
by Mayor toraB. Caates~ Councilmen present-were Sokolik, Drogseth, BroWn,
and Gallagher~ Others present were Mrs. Longmire, Mr.. Wl11ite, Fr~nk Fisl,ler,
,,~:Don Miller" and Attorneys Schultz' and stiltz.O) "
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On a motion qy Sokolik-and seconded by Gallagher the minutes of the March'14
meeting were approved as read:@! - . ':
The fol~0wing bills. were approved for payment on a.motion by Brown and seconded
,- -' by Gallagher: '.
~ENT
Puget Power
Western Auto
Western Utilities
Badger Meter Co.'
$ 8.00 . \,
15.00
4..2.8 ::... ..
49~26
32.03
24.32 .., '.'1",
295&06.
12.28' ,.
-8 ~ 82
84.90
51.14
. .2.20
62...80
6~12'1
311.,96
62.96
. 55 e.43 ...... . 1'1 .'j
2,.31'
106 .26
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69.24
9.40
92" 01
136.48 '
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Postmaster,
Robert Sherman
9.'J. Martyr.
Puget Power
Pioneer National Title CP.
u.a. Leasing Corp.
Thurston Fire District # 2
Nisqually.News
Rentex' Services Corp.
Yelm Telephone 0
W~shington Natural Gas
y e~ Hardware
Atlantic Richfield
Pickett Drug
Sta te M'otors
."Yem Nat'1 Auto Parts'
Washington Physicians.
Pitney Bowes
Mobil Oil Co.
WATER
GARBAGE
Loyd Stocker
Atlantic Richfield
Mobil. Oil. Co e
Yelm Garage
Natl Auto ~arts
D &. H Mobil
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31.15
57 ~14
27.52
693.-76
2877
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STREETS
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A & 1: Builders
D & H Mobil Service
Sweepster, Inc.
Puget Power .
Muni ChemCorp. '
. ., Sahlberg Equipment CO'o
Yelm . Hardware
Mobil Oil Co.
Atlariti~ Richfield ,
Patrick~~rne & ~ssociates
65.19
14.71
5.17
126.70
41.01
54.,5
19.22
.9.13-
9.26
51.00
ARTERIAL ST~ETS
Thurston County Road District # 2
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Mayor Coates accepted nominations to fill the vacancy ,fleft by the resignation
of councilman Roger Nelson. George Brown nominated Frank Fisher and Harvey
:.:Webb, Richard Sokolik nominated Ronald Lawton" Nominations closed on motion
. by Brown and secohded py Sokolik. Count of the secret votes showed the
following: Ronald Lawton - 1 vote, Frank Fisher... 1 vote, .and Harvey Webb - 2 votese
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A complaint waSl brought b~fbre the councilpy lotrs.. Roberta, Longmire that ,there is a
collection of trash; litter, etc~' 'on ~he premises of and the' adjoining vacant property
of James Harding~, The town was asked to enforce Ordinance #114 which states that a
violation may by adjudged a misdemeanor punish~ble upon conviction by a fine not the ex-
feed ~OO.OOe
It was stated that vlolr's Shop ,Rite believe, they 'should no longer be required
to p~ the Monthly eharge for. a street light on First Street placed there same'
years ago at their request. ., '[hey feel that the Town of Yelm is new in a financial
position to bear this ,charge in vie"" of the fact, that only recently seven new
lights have been added to the town lighting systeme No definite action Was. taken
to cancel the chargee
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The need for a replacement for both street and garbage trucks was discussed.,
It was suggested that. the city explore the possibility of purchasing Govern~
ment surplus equipment if such might be available, also to secure firm prices
on new vehicles for further consideration0 '
Councilman Brown m'entioned the prOblem being brought on by tree roots causing
the sidewalk to buckle;, alongside the scheel on Edwards street. '!he sidewalks
being the responsibility of the school and the trees that of the city, it was
suggested that a meeting be arranged so that perhaps something might be re-
solved to correct th'1s,o long overdue, condition.
Three property owners beyond the town limits on C~sta1 Springs Road expressed
their desire tor water" service from the Yelm, water system. It was suggested
that the cost to the property 'aWners would be prohibitive l~~ess~a greater
number of Yawners were .to share in' the cost of the line.
There being no further~ business the meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM on a motion
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RESOLUTION NO. 122
WHEREAS, the Town" of Yelm is -the owner of the real property,
described hereinbelow which property is not presently beIng used by
the Town and is no lori'ger needed for the 'purpose for which is was.
acquired, and the To~ Council has determined the disposal of such
property would be in the' best interest of and for the common benefit
of the Town and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council, after due consideration has determined the
fair and reasonable market value of the property described hereinbelow
is $1,500.00; NOW THEf{EFORE, It is h~reby
RESOLVED that thee Town of Yelm sell to Frank L. Fisher and Barbara Je-
Fisher, husband and wife, for the sum of $l,500.oo, tne following described
real property situated; in Yelm, Thurston County, Washington, to....wi t:
That po"rtion of tp,e Southeast ,one quarter of
'the Southwest one quarter, Section 19, Town-
ship 17~ North, Range 2 East" W.M., described
a~ follows:
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Commeneing 1174.16 feet from the center of'
the Northern Pacific Rail Road right-of-way,
on the Southeast side of said right-of-way
and on the Southwest bo~da:r:y' of the County
Road (state Secondary Highway 5-H); thence
in a Southwesterly direction and at ri.ght
angles with said road a'distance of 280 feet
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to ,the true'point of beginning;; thence 'Southeasterly
and parallel to said rbad128~49 feet; thence s~uth-
westerly and at right angles to said road 138
feet; thence Northwesterly, and parellel to,samd
road 12'8.49 feet], thence' 'Northeasterly and at'
right angles to.siid, road 1)8 feet to the true
point :'of beginning:~
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RESot VED that, the Mayor and the Town Clerk be and they, ~ ,
are herelo.y authorized to execute and deliver a warranty deed and sich'
other instruments as are reasonably necessa~ to effect the aforementiohed
conveyance, and that a policy of title insurance covering the aforedescribed
real property b~~/purchased by t~e '.l;'own and" deli vered to' the said' purchasers 8
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Passed: March 14, 1 {3
Approved: March 14, 1913
May 9, 1973
Mayor Coates called the regular meeting of,the Town Council to order at 7:30 PM&
Councilmen present were Sokolik, Webb, Drogseth and Brown. 'Others prf3sent wer~
Attorneys Schultz and Stiltz, Mrs. Roberta Longmire and Frank Fisher.
Minutes of the April meeting were approved on a motion by Drogseth, seconded by
Sokolik., .' ' ," .'
'The following c~rent' bills were ordered p~id on a motion by Sokolik, and ,seconded
by Drogseth:
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Current, :
Washington NatUral Gas
U .So Le,asingCorporation
MoSman Agency
Puget Power
Rentex Services
'Mil ton Johnson
Wolf1s'Shop Rite
Pioneer BUsiness Forms
Yelm Telephone,'
Pickett Drug~. '
Postmaster '
Mobil Oil Co.
State Motors
Yelm National Auto Parts
Bolinder Co. '
Colonial InsUrance
Yelm Telephone
Nisqually News'
Washington Physicians
Atlantic Richfield
Thurston County Sheriff
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$ 40.85
24032
10.00'
49.26
13.23
B.93 .
6.93
4.91
22~65
1..81
12.00
119.5.5
11.36
17.72
33.45
18.00
51. <fit?
210'95
55843
129.7,4
30.00
80
Garbage
Mobil Oil
Atlantic Richfield
Yelm Garage
D & H Sendce
Nisqually News
$ 34014
64.75
77.68
223~82
. 78 e 01
Water:
Western Utilities
Atlantic, Richfield
Yelm Garage
A & I Lumber
Western Auto
Puget Power
OoJ. Martyr
Nisqually News
Mobil Oil
Gallag~er Oil
City Streets:
-, Puget Power
Yelm Hardware
183.92
17.09
55.86
8.07
1.88
70.45
8.,90 ,,'
78.,01
12.82
15~73
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'r:,,;';~
126.70
18.90
A bill received from 'the Ci~y Engi,neer in the amount of $)13.00 was tabled until
the June meeting.
Harvey Webb" replacing resigned Councilman Roger Nelson, was welc:aned into the
Town Council by Mayor Coates.
Mayor Coates read a communication from John Swift & Associates regarding the
final plat of Kingsview and documents of easement and right of way over and across
the unplatted portion of the property across which the water main was constructed.
Also examined was the result of th~ bacteriological tests on the recent ~xtension
of the Yelm water system,a~.copy of the water 'system arid the final plate Attorney
, Schultz stated that he wished j;.'o review the documents before asking the Chairman
of the Yelm Planning Commission to sign the final plat as requested in the letter.
Mayor Coates brought before the council, the subject of Ordinance Codification.
On a motion by Bmwn, seconded by Webb, the attorney and clerk were instructed
to prepare a Oall for Bids document which shall be published in the local news-
paper.
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The Clerk was instructed to place summer water rates in effe:e:t on lofay billing
instead of June due to the extremely dr,y weather conditionso
A report on truck prices disclosed that our cost on street dump truck would be
,aproximately $5,OOOeOO and garbage truck with compactor approximately $16,000.000
FolloWing a discussion on the urgent need for this equipment, a motion was made
by Brown, and seconded by Sokolik and passed unanimously that the Town purchase
two new vehicles, namely, a 28,000 GVW & a 10,000 GVW truck under.the state
Purchasing Contract if legally per.missable. Otherwise bids will'be called for on
the' purchase of said trucks and on a sixteen CUo yard rea~ load garbage compactor.
Councilman Brown reported that he had discussed with school Officials, the problem
regarding the removal of the trees along the school sidewalk on Edwards Street.
The county would be willing to remove the stumps if the Town would but these trees
down toa ten foot stump. The Town could accomplish their part of the project for
about $400.00., No action was taken beyond discussion<r;of the matter. "
Mayor Coates brought up the problem of dogs in the city and asked for. some action
as a solutions Everyone agreed that dogs are numing rampant causing damage to
property as well 'as being a general nuisance. Many dog owners show slight if any 0
regard to the ToWn Ordinance which states dogs must be on a leash if they are
on any property other than their owne~s~ All dogs loose or otherwise must be,~
licensed. The clerk was instructed to place notice to this effect in the local
paper. Following this notice a dog catcher will pick up eve~ dog found running
loose wi thin the' Town lim! ts G . , .' "
Mayor Coates stated that she had received a request from Mr. Marvin 'Wagner on be-
half of the Lions Club. They requef3ted permission to erect 81 school bus shelter
on Town property 'near the water tower to accomodate children waiting for the
Southworth school bus. The clerk was instructed to check into the matter of
liability in case of injury to a child on the town property. Some action on the
request will be taken at the next co~cil meeting.
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'Complaints have been received on the littered condition ,the City 'park has been
left in following its use by groups after ball games and ether meetings. It
was stressed that the purpose of the park is for play and pleasure, but if
the use of the park. is appreciated, then persons in charrgeof, the youngs'ters
should see that it is.left in a presentable condition.
Revision of the schedule of fees for business licenses was discussedo No
definite changes were made at this meeting.' .
The clerk was instructed to transfer from the Ci ty .. Street Fund the following .
amounts: $400~OO to Street Lighting and $600.00 to Mlscellan,eo11.s, from 541 12
Construction EngineeringG
The meeting was adjourned at 10:,5 P.M. on a motion byProgseth and seconded Q.y
Sokblik&
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June 13, 1973
The regular meeting of the Town Council was called to order at 7 :45 P .Mo' by,
Mayor. Coateslt Present were the following coUncilmen: vlebb, Brown;: Progse'th ,~d
Gallagher. Others present were Mrs. Roberta, Longmire" Don Iuller, Mre & Mrs.
Harrison, Mr. &'Mrs. Hill, Attorney Schultz and Engineer Byrnee
l1inutes of the May meeting were read and approved on a motion by Gallagher a;c:td
seconded by Br~wn. .
On a motion by Drogseth, secqnded by Gallagher the following current bills were
ordered pajrd:
Current
~ Yelm High School
\iashington Natural Gas
D & H ~{obil
Puget Power
Yelm Garage
Attorney Mooney & Cu11en
Wolf's Dept. Store
. H.S. . Postmaster
Pickett Drugs
Nisqually Valley News,
Yelm,Natl. Auto Parts
U.S. Leasing Corp.
~ U .s. P9stmaster
Yelrn 're.lephone
Rentex Services
Yelm Hatl., Auto Parts
Pioneer Business' Forms
Jvrotorola, Inc 41
Pickett Drugs
Dan 1-1arcus
State Motors
Yelm Garage
Larry McKissick
$ 3.00
2.4.l$2
6_53
51.12
- 13. 70
80.,0
26.16-
7~20
4.99
5..77
2.81
24.32
8.00
28.14.
8&82
123.20
291.54
51.13
4.06
2';10
91.39
3.15
168.93
31
3.2'
standard SerVice Tire Co.
Mobil Oil CoQ.
Washington Phy~icians
Thurston-Mason Health Servi~e
Nisqually News \
Specialized Service, Inc.. '
Ye1m Telephone
Atlantic Richfield ,COo
Water
Western Auto
Badger Meter Co.
Ye1m Hardware
D & H }lobil
Atlantic-Richfield
Mobil Oil Co.
A & Itumber
Puget Power,
Pacific Water Works Supply
WoK" Burkett
Garb~
Mobil Oil Co.'
Atlantic Richfield
D & H Mobil Service
Thurston County Land Fill
Arterial streets
Thurston County Road District
Oi ty Stree~
Puget Power
Nayor Coates appointed a committ,ee, consisting of Councilmen Drogseth" Webb and
Brown to- study the proposed draft of the water ordinances prepared by Engineer
Byrneo. . The committee is to present its recommendations at the July meeting.
The clerk wasi~tructed to publish a NOTICE OF CAJ~L FOR BIDS for Codification
of all Town Ordinances of the Town of Ye1m on a motion by Brown and' seconded
by vle~b.
In compliance with the law, "pposition 'numbers for the ,:purpo8e~of ele!S:tion
were assigned to the following councilmen:
#l Arnold Drogseth
2 Doyal Gallagher
3 Har'Yey Webb
4 Richard Sokolik
5 George Brown
Position #1, #2 & #3 will be voted upon in the upcoming election in November&
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Applications for busines~ licenses were approved for P & H Launder.mat and
Handycraft Shop..
On a motion by Gallagher ,and seconded by Brown, it ~as moved that .the Council
acknowledge that that por~ion of water main of the TOlin of Yelm lying wi thin
the plat of KINGSVIEW and_ on and under the real property described in the ease-
ment dated May 4, 1973, e~ecuted by the Puge$tSound Land Development, Ince. has
been fully 'paid for and no front footage charge will be assessed within the
plat of KINGSVIEW and alo!1g the easement to a depth eq~l to that of the plat
of KINGSVIEW. .
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Councilman Brown neabmnien~ed that the Town pwrchase. the property to,. the rea~
'of the Town Hall which Jo~n Rosano has offered to sell for $lO,OOOoOO~ Follow-
ing a short d~scussionk }1~yor Coat.es shgges\ted~tlhaJ.t~due5tiQ\~~he\~:absence' d1:H"11one of the
councilmen, a deeismbnube_postponed until a full council is,present. The matter
was tabled until the next:meeting.
A communication was read frcm the Lions Club requesting"approval of the iCouneil
to hold a street dance betlind Bob's Tavern and for a Pet Parade through iiiro.n
streets' during the Ye1m Prairie Days celebrationc On a motion by Webb, seconded
by Gallagher the request 'fas granted.
On a motion by BrOl-ln, and J seconded by Drogseth the clerk was instructed to order
the following items for the Water department:, One Va~ve Locater at an approximate
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cost. of $1554'.00 and one Diaphragm Suction Pump at approximately $10.00e
The need for an Ordinance prohibiting fireworks was under short discussion~
Since opinions differed regarding the matter, no action was takene
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,'!he Clerk was requested to contact Jim Forrester, reminding him of the
sidewalk repairs that should be mane in front of Bobts Tav~rn & Laundermat.
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Mayor Coates appointed Councilmen Drogseth, Brown and Webb as a committee
to study and recommend changes in the Town Business License Schedule.
A bid was received ~ram Monte McKenzie in the amount $225.00 for the
.' remova;t of trees on Edwards Street between Yelm Ave41 and Van Trumpo It was
decided th~t the proposed street work which required the removal ,of these
trees would be delayed indefinitelY41
The question, whether ,or not the Town should adopt the state Unifonn Litter
Control Code Ordin~nce was brought under discussion. Mayor Coates appointed
Councilmen Brown, Gallagher and Sokolik as a committee to study the contents
of the ordinance and give a report a~ the July Council meeting;
Attorney Schultz advised the c'ounei1 that ,the City would be unable to purchase
. the dump and garbage truck under the State Purchasing Contract as previously
anticipated~:aritl stated that he ~o:uldprepare and bring to the July council
meeting, a NOTICE TO BIDDERS onS,'the two truc~s for publication.
On a motion by Brown and seconded by Drogseth the meeting was adjourned at
10:50 P.M.
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July 11, 1973
Regular meeting of the Town Council was called to order at 7:)0 P.M, by
HayorLora Bo 'Coates. Present were the following councilmen: Webb" Brown,
Drogseth, Gallagher and Sokolik. Others present were Mrs. ~azel Downs ...,
visiting Mayor Coates from Independence, Missouri, Mrs. Roberta Longmire,
and Attorney KiplStiltz~
Minutes of the 'June meeting were re,ad and approved on a motion by Webb and
seconded by Browne
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CURRENT
state Auditor
Pitney Bowes
Pickett Drugs
Puget Power
Nisqua11y Valley News
Ma.yor Coates
OoJ. Martyr
U.S.Leasing Corp.
Washington Natural Gas
D & H Mobil
Yelm Garage
Wolf"s Shop Rite
. Yelm Hardware I'
Yelm Telephone
Rentex Services
$ 367.80
97 .83
4098
49.26
5.89
101.12
,13.12
24032
26.. 36-
10.'38
2.05
9.25
3.15
57 ,,44
, 8~82
34
,Town of Yelm (Petty cash)
'Gordon' s Market
Motorola
Washington Physicians .,__
Mobil Oil . .-
Yelm Hardware ,
Atlantic Richfield.
Yelm Nat1l Auto Parts
25.00
7..17
17 Q6 9
73.88
224~63
2.06
14~93
139.30
- .>
GARBAGE .
Young's Glass
D & H Mobil
Atlantic Richfield
Mobil Oil
Yelm Garage
4.83
.4.73
52.59
51 .17 .
25.00
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WATER
Western Utili.ties
Patrick Byrne .
Depto of Ecology
NisqUally Valley News
Puget Power
. United Industries
A & I Builders
Badger Meter
Yelm.coHardware
Pacific WatE1r Works
\ole-stem Auto
Thurston County Teachers Union
.42
5630,28
20.0,0
4&13
88jt21
72,,05
3.,89
52,.-67
187 e 49
193044
4.78
52 " 00
The only sealed bid received for codification of ordinances was fram Book
Publishing Company in the amount of $1,,75011>00 for 150 pages, a $10.00 charge
for each pa;ge in addition to the basic 150" an additional $10.00 for each
map or diagram or tabulated page, $150.00 additional for tabulated title -0' '-
divider pages. This is for 25 copies of code. Additional supplemental
service for updating for a 5 year period at an annual charge of $100.,00 plus
$10.75 for each page of new additional ordinances. It was suggested by
Mayor 'Coates that the bid proposal be studied further by o~ attorney, before
being accepted e- -
Because some of the councilmen had not yet had an opportunity to make a
complete study of the water ordin?nce prepared by Engineer Byrne, it was
.tabled until the next council me~ting.
l-1ayor Coates read a letter from the Chairman of the"New City Hall" committee,
which st~ted that there was a unanimous vote of those present at their last
meeting to recommend that the city council purchase the tract of land at the
Southeast corner of Mosman Street and Yelm-Rainier highw~ measuring ?pprox~
ima~ely 1501 x 185' as a blulding site for the new City Hall, price $6,500eOO~
On t~is subject relating to building and building ~ites, aoletter was read
from the firmeof Bennett" Johnson, Slen~s & Smith" Architects in which they
wished to offer ~heir suggestions and recom~endations on a preliminary basis at
this time. It was generally agreed that before ,the Town did avail themselves
of this service for a fee of $300.00; it would be well to know just what to
expect for this amount. Attorney stiitz offered to contact the firm and bring
us something more definite at the next meeti~ge Atto~ey stiltz suggested that.
a joint meeting of the council and the buildfng committee might be of value
so that perhaps three or four available building sites might be brought forth
for serious, consideratio~ as the first step.
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As the state Uniform 1i tter Control Ordinance is quite lengthy, it wC!!s tabled
pending ~urther study by~the committee.
The clerk was instructed" to publish N'OTTCE TO BIDDERS on the three following,
units: Sixteen (l6) yardnrear-loading garbage collectionpackero,
27,500 lb. GVW trlJ.ck for transporting sixt~en cubic yarg 9ol1ection
and packer unit. _
One ton flat bed ~ruck with hydraulic bed hoist for general utility
purposes.
The clerk was also instnucted to send specifications on these units to major
dealers and manufacturers in this areae .
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On 'a motion by Brown and seconded by Webb, it was moved that :1>100.00 be
appropriated as Convention 'Expenses for Judge Barnard for the period
September 23 - 26 at Oreas Island, also the' amount of $25e-OO for'
membership fee.
Changes in the Town ordinance on livestock. was discussed., Atto~ey Stiltz
stated that he would draft changes which he would have at the next meeting'
for considerationo
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There being no further business, on a motioo'by Drogseth and seconded by
Gallagher, the meeting was adjourned at 10:~@. P.M.
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'Lara B., Coa tes" Mayor
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The regular meeting of the Town Council was called to order by Mayor Coates
at 1 :30lt,PM.. The follol.\-ring councilmen were present: Webb; Sokolik and Browne
Others~present were Attorneys Schultz and Sti1tz, 'Mrso Longmire, Leonard
Doche~ty, Engineers Byrne,~ and ste~ens",' " '
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On a motion by Brown and seconded by Webb the minutes ,of the July meeting
were approved as presented. \
,The August bills were ordered paid on a motion by vlebb and seconded by
SokoJ:ik. They are as follows: .
CURRENT
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u . s. Le~sing Corpora ti Ot)
Ye1m Hardware
Yelm Telephone
~hurston ,County Sherrf~
Rentex 'Services '
Wolf 1 s Shop Hi te
Washington Natural Gas
Pitney Bowes
Thurston County Auditor'
D & H Mobil Services
, Pickett Drugs
"Puget, Power
O. J. Marty;r
Nisqually Valley News
Atlantic Richfield Co.
'vlashington Phy si cians
, Yelm Nat'1 Auto Parts
Mufflers Unlimited
Mobil Oil Co.-
$24..32
73.11
80..08
6.00
8.82:
15'.70
13..38
, 57 .45
85.21
1..29
....65
43017
12", 82
20.51
28.83
73.88
" l4.~83
46.62
106",89
WATER
'Ye1m Hardware
Pacific Water Works
Puget POvler
,'Rosano Electric
Postmaster
Badger 'Heter Co.'
28.,5'7
55.63
lI>0.98
7.09
4.00
80",47
_J~~ Y, .
. ~....",., .;;..''''..~.~.~
36:
GARBAdE
Yelm Auto Service
Postmaster
Mobil Oil Co ll"
Yelm Garage
~p3 ",15
4$00
13.02
26~o8
CITY STREETS
Pacific Sand & Gravel
Wolbert Brothers
Puget Power
22.B8
1750.00
126.70
J.'layor Coates read a cQIDm.unica,tion from rvJIN CITY CABLEVISION, .INe. They 0
indicated that they were interested in providing cable teleyision service .. :
for the Town of Yelmc. On a motion by Webb and seconded ~ Sokolik, the
clerk 'was instructed to invite a representative of the firm to the September
Council meeting so that full details might be explained to the Council'll
The state Litter Control Code Ordinance 149 was adopted on a motion by
Brown and seconded by W'ebb. It was passed unanimouslYe'
Ordinance # 148, prohibiting a~y person from riding, walking or in any
.manner permitting any horse to be upon any sidewalk in the Town of Yelm
was moved by Webb and seconded by Sokolik&
No Action was taken on the new Water Ordinance pending further study by
the committee.
Revision of the Town Business License Sched.UJe was tabled until the September
meetinge
The .following sealed bids ere opened: ,
Floe's :rnc ~, Chehalis Garbage Truck Chassis
Sinclair-Anderson, Olympia n' rr rr
Floe's Inc", Chehalis Utility Flat Bed Truck
Sinclair-Anderson, Olympia n " 11 tt
Industrial Refuse Systems, Seattle Garb. collection
Refuse Reduction Systems, Seattle II ff
$7 ~941.27
6,613.65
S,191.5Q
5;0800.95
body $lO,055~62,
u 8,932067
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On a motion by Bravn, seconded by Vlebb it was moved that since more time
was needed to study the bids, the meeting be Ccontinued on August 22nd, and
that action would be taken at tha.t time. The motion passed unanimously.
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On a motion by B:r.own and seconded by SokoItik" it was moved and passed un-
animously that the bid for codification of the Town Ordinances be accepted
as pre'santed by Book Publishing Co. of 2518 Western Avenue, Seattle and that
Mayor Coates sigh the contract, attested to by the clerke>' .Detai~s oare as
follows: . C
Basic Charge - MuItilith Code of 150 pages.......................$l,750eOO
:Gkarge for each page over 150 pages ..... .,. . . .. .. .. .. . . .. . .... . . . .. . .. . .. . . 10...00
(Map, Diagram or Tabular pages - extra per page.................... 10000
Charge applicable ~o basic code and supplements)
The basic charge incl~des 25 loose-leaf Binders imprinted with title of code
Tabbed Title Div~der Pa as - Additional if Ordered
Include Basic Cost for 2 sets ................0...0...................150..00
Addi tional sets - each .. . .. .. .. . . .. ... . . .. . . " . . .. ... . .. " . . .. . .. . .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 10.00
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. Additional copies over~ 25 ordered at the time of the original printing may
b:? obtained at $15.,00 per COpYe, ,
Additional supplemental updating service for a 5 year period at an annua~,
charge o~ $100eOO plus: $10..75 for each page of new additional ordinanceso
Attorney Schultz presented a proposal to the council fro~ BE!iNETT, JOHNSON,
SLENES & SMITH, A.I.A &. ASSOCIATES, of Olympia .regarding a stud.y for the Town
of Yelm relating to the proposed new Town Hallo They propose to provide all
of the work mentioned in a final report for an amount not to exceed $850.00.
If the work proceeds into working drawings and'construction, they would deduct
$450.00 from the standard fee 'scheduleo No firm action was taken on the proposale
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On a" motion by Sokolik and seconded" by Webb, with Brown lOting nay" it was
passed 'that- the Town of Ye1m adopt therecOmr.nendation of the Town Planning
Council to delete this portion of subsection 7" of Section *:~,',~, Ordinance 11126
which reads as..follows: IIThis subsection shall not apply to lots under
single ownership which are or exceed tw:oJ'(2) ,'acres.in1 sizeo"! The amendment
,was made in Ordinance # 147.. "
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Mr., Leonard Docherty made a request to build q fence which would enclose his
lots nUmbers 2,' J, c & n and the)'~alley right-o.f-way in HcKenzie t s add! tion
to Yelm, but would proVide gateways for ent~ance during emergencies. The
request "was granted I~. Docherty on a motion b~ Sokolik .and seconded by
Webb with Brown voting nayo
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Hotion was made by Brown', seconded by' ~vebb and passed ill1animously to br~pg2"
the Consumers Deposit .Fund into balance with the Treasurers Cash Book in
compliance with the recommendation of, the state Aud.itors Office.. Consumer
~eposit recorlds~~ndicate the amount of $1350.00 being held in Consumer
Deposi ts on 31 July 1973 whilse the Treasurers Ca,sh Book shows a balance of
$1,410..97. The clerk was instructed ,to make a transfer of ftt;O.97 from the
Consumer Deposit Fund to the Water Fund, thereby reconciling the accounte
Attorney Schultz will draft a resolution ~Q that effect. .
Engineer Byrne brought to" the attention of the Mayor and Council, that the
lasttegislature had passed Referendum #27 which provides interest-free
state funds to Towns and Cities to make a comprehensive planning survey a.s'
to future water needs and facility expansion. He also explained that there
will be free funds avai labIa to pay 40% of actual construction to Towns
that qualif,y after the survey ha~ been made., Motion was made by Brown, seconded
by Webb, and passed unanimously instructing Engineer ayrne to make application
for the Town of, Yelm as the :first step toward expansion of the Town water .
system at a cost of ;$3,,500000 with Hayor Coates signing on behalf of the Town
of Yelm.., '
Toward the end of the meeting there was' a heated exchange between Councilman
Brown and the Town Clerk. Hr. Brcwn insisted on voicing strong and reR~ated
criticism of the clerks work~ The clerk stated that he was c~pable of pre-
fonning his clerical work without directions from Brown, and has done so to
. the satisfaction of Mayor Goates and the state Auditor, and that he has re-
ceived no complaints from any employee on the payrollo Martyr accused the
councilman of making demands beyond his authority, and stated that he had
no' intention of remaining in the position if Brown continues in his efforts
to ,make the clerks job unbearable.
As there was no response to the Public Hearing on a propos.ed amendment to
Zoning" Ordinance #126 wh~ch would establish a Residential-Agriculture Zone,
Attorney, Schultz agteed to meet with J'vIrs. Lon@t1ire and an' additional member
of the Planning Commission to discuss and finalize the amendm~nt.
The meeting was recessed at 11:50 P.M. to be continued at 7:30 PM on August
22nd in the Ye1m Town Hall.
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The meeting resumed at 7:30 P.M.
Mr. G~ H. Duggins, Sales representative of Floets, Inc. was present at the
.meeting to answer questions relative to the need for a larger truck to be
used for garbage collection unit. On a motion by Brown, seconded by So~olik
it was moved that a new bid be published 'for the larger chassis with revised
specifiGations. As two of the councibmen were absent it was decided to wait
until the September meeting to vote on the collection unit and one tons utility
truck Q. ' .
As there was no further business the meeting was
, 'motion by Brown qnd seconded by Webb..,
on a
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September 12, 1973
IDhe regular meeting of the Town Council was called to order by Mayor Lora B.
Coates at 7 :30 P .t1. The following councilmen were present:' Richard Sokolik,
Arnold Drogseth, George Brown and Harvey Webb. Others present were Attorney
Schulti, Engineers Byrne and stevens, Roberta Longmire, Nancy Marchand, Mar,y
Myers, Floyd Cumming~" l-1ark Curtis, Craig HcCaw and Roger stutzman.
Minutes of the August meeting were approved as written on a motion by Webb and
seconded by Sokolik.
On a motion by Brown~land seconded by. Drogseth, the following September bills
were.approved, for payment:
CURRENT
Pickett Drugs
Rentex Services
Pitney Bowes
Nisqually News
Ye1m Telephone
Washington Natural Gas
Book Publishing Coo'
Nisqually News
puget Power
Charles Barnard .
Thurston Fire District # 2
Timberland Libra~
U.s.. Leasing Corp.
D & H Mobil
Fristoe, Taylor & Schultz
U.S. Postmaster
Loyd We Stocker
O..J. Hartyr
Larry r1cKissick
Ken Meixner
Central Auto Parts
Ye1m Natl Auto Parts
Ye1m Telephone
Rosano Electric
Atlantic Richfield
Mobil Oil
Washington Physicians
state Motors
KrugerEx..~on
Thurston-Mason Health Diste
W~~i:l.TER
. Ye1m Garage
Beckman's
D & H Service
Yalm Hardware
Pacific Water Works
Western Utilities
Mobil Oil COe<
United Industries
Puge,t Power
GARBAGE
Thurston LandFill
Atlantic Richfield
Mobil Oil Co..
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$ 4..17
80-82
104.88
106.75
29.56
22.70
584(<00
15.,00
4 7 ~,7 0
100000
1273,,89
526.00
24.32
1.26
8..20
8.,00
9.,00
70,58
89083
23.19
23.85
33.85 0
38.85
2.57
71004
115.,16
36090
2069
6.81
29.36
24~15
4.36
7036
12~83
231~43
82 go 92
6019
53 co15
114~97
1200.00'
.52..28
29.. a:9 0
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Lakeside Industries
Puget Power
Residential- Agriculture Ordinance # 150 was passed unanimously on a motionoby~
Sokolik and seconded by Drogseth..
Bid for one Dumpster garbage compactor unit in the amount of $10,485.25 was awarded
to $mdustria1 Refuse Company on a motion by Brown,~seconded by Webb and was passed
unanimously 00 The higher bid was awarded because it was determined that the Dumpster
compactor would better serve our needs - giving us more tonage capacity.
Bid in the amount of $5,080~95 for one 1974 GMC flat bed utility truck was awarded to
Sinclair-Anderson on 'a motion by Webb, seconded by Sokolik and passed unanimously.
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,A bid for one 1974 GMC garbage truck chassis in the ~ount of $6;613865 was
. 'awarded to Sinclair-Anderson on a m0tiQn by BroWn and seconded by Webb and
passed unanimously.-
The Committee reports on both the proposed new w~~er ordinance and the vevised
Business License schedule were tabled until the October meeting.
Mr. McCaw of TwIDn city Cablevision, Inc. explained their proposal to service
Yelm with cable televisiono Channels would be 4,5,7,9,11,13,56 and possibly
2. Each service inst.a.llation cost would be $19.95 with a monthly charge of
~t6~oa., Attorney Schultz was asked to review the proposal and report on the
matter at a future meeting~;
Mr. Mark Curtis of Regional Planning Commission explained the goal and general
policy of, their master plan on shoreline management and asked that Yelm help in
efforts to preserve and p~otect the resources and ecology of the state's shore-
line region. f'froCurtis agreed to come to another council meeting in' the near
future after the Mayor and Council have, had, time to give the plan more thought,
and: study~ '
A petition for Annexation was submitted to the council covering a general area
between Rhoton Road and Crystal Springs Road~ A letter from the Yelm Planning
Commission recommended the Town of Yelm annex this property as the petition has
been signed 'by ,the property owners of more than 84% of the assessed valuatione
They further recommended that this area be zoned partially "Manufacturing" and
the balance "Residential -A griculture" as defined on the accompanying ma;F>'e 'Ihe
petition was signed by the following persons: N~r. & !vIrs. Charles Kyler, August
Tokarczyk, Harry Lewis, M'r & l{rs. Donald Miller" Karole Grinder, Richard Flannigan,
Alfonso Gonzales, Hr. C.E, Grinunet, Mr. Mrso Gornmart,Floyd Cummings Jr.., Shirley
stone, William Cummings, Tressa Brand, Nancy Marchand, Ray Hills and Lorraine HillsJc,
On a motion by Brown,~ seconded by Webb, the council moved to accept the petition
for annexation and set the. date of October 10th to vote on the petition after the
Public Hearing on the Annexation on the same date.,
Ordinance # 151 was passed and adopted which allows the Mayor and Councilmen an
expense or compensation fee of $20.00 for each regular council meeting attenaed,
not to exceed one meeting per montho The motion was made by Brown and seconded
by Sokokik9 The motion was carried unanimouslYe
On a motion by Drogseth end seconded by v-lebb it was moved that the anticipated
$15,7720.00 in Revenue Sharing Funds for the twelve month period ending June 30th,
1974 be allocated for the City Hall building program.
On a motion by Brown and seconded by Sokolik it was passed unanimously that
Resolutions #123 and #124 relating to additions to the street program as stat~d
in R~solution #119 be approved.
The recommendation of the building committee to purchase the two lots at J.l.losman &
Yelm AveG was rejected on a motion by Drogseth and seconded by Sokolik.. A request
wa~m~de tpat pther proposals be presented for consideration.
A motion was made by Brown and seconded by Webb, th~t the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer
'place on interest Revenue Sharfng Funds in the amount of $12,243.000
Ona motion by Brown and seconded by Drogseth, the Town of Yelm set its Tax Levy
for 1974 on property valuation of J't;2,675,862...o0:)at .1.',e>5 :mills". {or a total of
$20,068e97 by City Ordinance #152 in accordance "lith RCW 840.520020.
There being no further 9usiness, ,,the meeting adjourned at 11 :55 P .I1.,
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N 6~~, ^ THE R -E Ji' 0 R E," BE IT RESOLVED by the Town
council of the Town.of Ye1m that the Six 1ear Comprehensive Street Program
for the ensuing'-sixoyearsbe revised and modified by the addition of th,?se
streets designateq in Resolution No. 123 e
BE I~ FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution.
be filed by the 'l'own Clerk with the Director 'Of Highways of the State of
~ashington.
ADOPTED this 12
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October 10, 1973
. In the absence of Mayor Coates; on a mot~on by Gallagher and seconded by ~rogseth,
Councilman Sokolik was voted Mayor Pro-tern for the meetingo Councilmen present
were Brown, SOkolik, Gallagher and Webb. Others present were Attorney stiltz,
.Engineer Byrne, ]'frs.. Odie Kyler, Hrs. Mary Meyers, M:r:sC! Ray Hills, and Artie Horst9
Minutes of the September meeting were approved as presented on a motion by Drogseth
and seconded by Webb." .
Current bills were ordered paid on a motion by Brown, and seconded by Gallagher.
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U.S. Leasing Corp.
Puget Power
Nisqually Valley News
Employm~nt Security Dept.
Washington Natural Gas
Pickett .Drug store
Yelm Telephone
Yelm Businessman Assoc.
Rentex Services Corpo
IT .. S.. Postmaster
. Kisor Tire Co.
Atlantic Richfield Co.
Hobil Oil Go.
Washington P~sicians Service
.Yelm National Auto Parts ·
J II> Tcka.rec;,~yk
Rad-Com Electronics, Inc.
Yelm Telephone
, D &. H Mobil Service
$ 24.32
46 to 73
'198..42
2'110
25.12
4047
39.06
7.50
8.82
12.00
7.30
68.13
77.20
55.35
47 ,,91
5.25
34013
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2.10
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Water
f Loyd Stocker
. - Puget Power
W.K... Burkett
Yalta Hardware
Patrick Byrne & Assoc.
Pacific 1rJater Works Supply
5.00
101.59
240.00
16028
251.30
1,658.67
Garbage
Mobil Oil Co..
Yelm Garage
'Atlantic Richfield Co.
Thurston Co. Landfill
48..32
4.20
12.62
120.00
42'
streets
----pat'rick""l3yrne & Assoc.
?'uget Power
D & H Mobil Coo
Mobi~ O~l Co.
Yelm Garage
i$239040
.117/)85
6'.'22
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As no person appeared in objection to the Petition for-Annexation of
the property bet'tieen Crystal Springs Road & Rhoton Road at the public
hearing, a mQtion was made by Webb, seconded by Gallagher and passed
unanimously that this area be annexed to the 'Town of Yelm, by Ord #153
A motion was made 'by Brown, seconded by .Drogseth and passed unanimously
that the Town of Yelm accept as filed, a Pepition for Annexation for
property contingent to the above area which continues northerly to
Canal Road.. Petition was signed by the following owners: Harrison,
Jackson, 'Horst, Knight, and Ginger& The petition for annexation ~ll be
voted on after the Public Hearing set for the regular council meeting
on November 14, at 7=30 PM in the Yelm City Hall.
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On the proposed new Water' O.rdinance, Engineer Byrne suggested thq,t a meeti.ng
be held consisting of council members, the city Utility Superintentftant,.
members of the Clerk's Office 'and a member of the Engineer stilf! to review
and make recommendations suitable for adoption.
There was a general discussion regarding the construction of water lines to
service the area to be annexedo The clerk was asked to CHeck with the state
A};ldi tors office as to the legality of bO]fn;rowing money from the Fire Eq\llp-
ment Fund Reserve to finance theproject& No problem was anticipated in
accomplishing thise
A motion was made by Drogseth~ seconded by Webbrj\ passed una1l.limously that
$3; 943 GOO in Fea:eral Revenue Sharing funds be placed on interest in
FIDELITY SA\~NGS & LOAN ASSOCIATIONo
A request vTas made by fire District IIJ 2 to runda line from the city gen-
erator at the pump house to tpe Fire Hall to be used for emergency serviceo
The Council voiced their approval provided the wdrk is done at "tne expense
of the Fire Distri~to
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Councilman Brown 'made a motion that the Clty purchase one lot across
the alley to the 'rear of the fire Hall for the sum of $5,000.00 from
John Rosano G' The' motion was second.ed by lrJebb..,. Passed J~nan:tou:_~ly. " :,
Councilman' Brown 'brought 'an unlit area on Fohrth street betw'een Yelmp.venue
and Washington street, to the attention of the' Council. He made a motion
that the Town request puget Power to install a light there., The motion" was
seconded by Webb and passed un~nimou61y.
There being no fur.ther business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 PoM. on
a motion by vlebb,. seconded by Gallagher eo
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the regular meeting of the Town _Copncil was called to order by :f.1ayor Coatese
All councilmen Were present. Others present were Attorneys Schultz and 'stiltz,
Engineer Stevens, Oddie Kyler, Mary Hyers, Nr~ & Mrs. Jackson, M'rslII, Jensen, Mr.
& Mra.Harrison, Mrs. Horst,' Gene Coulter and Jerry Sprague. I ,
The clerk was asked' to make one correction in the October minutes by changing
"no dissenting votes'" to 'fpassed unanimously", in the paragraph regarding the
motion to purchase the Rosano property.
Current vouchers Were approved on a-motion by Sokolik and seconded by Drogseth.
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Currf;3nt
Wolf's
Pi tney Bai es "
Pickett Drugs
Puget Power
Patrick Byrne
U.S.' Leasing'
Rentex Services
Nt squally Va11:~y News'
Washington Natural Gas
U .5. Postmast'er
Pat's Lighthouse
A tla ntic Richfield
Thurston Mason Health Dist.
Motorola, Inc.
Washington'Physicians
Yelm Auto Parts
Yelm. Telephone
, Mobil Oil
County Sheriff
11~72
40.,50
5.65
129.31
102.40
, 24$32
13.23
51..72 .
42.65
8.00 -',
2,~l)0
83.88
32.58
23~81
55.35
30.16
79.61
148.63
26.00
Water
Badger Meter eo.
Yelm Hardware
Gallagher Oil
'A & I,Lumber
Pacific Water Works
.409.04
18.,93
31.41
2.47
57.12
'Streets
Atlantic Richfield Co.,
Lakeside Industries
, Puget PGl er
D & H Mobil Service
Yelm Hardware
15.68
26.39
123..75
6.96
15.65
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Garba.ge
; :' ,'Atlantic Richfield
,Mobil Oil Co",
'George Brown
69.10
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30.70
As no person appeared at the 'public hearing in objection to the .#2 annexation
peti tion -of property extending to Can8J. Road, it was passed unanimously bn:;:;a mption
: byBrOw'n and seconded ,by Webb, that the city accept the ~peti tion as filed' and' ,
,. that a. meeting ,of the review board be called for the final approval.
A motion 'was made by Brown and ,seconded by Webb that an architect'be employed to
m~ke a feasability stuqy with recommendations relating to the_new Cit,y Hall as
well as recommendations .of remode3:.ing needs for the present'puilding. A motion
wa.s,made_b1 Sokolik and secondedxby Brown that the Building Committee be re-
quested: to recommend an architect for the above study. The motion passed unan....
1motlsly ~, . .
Motion was made by Gallagher, seconded by Webb, With Brown voting nay, that if
Gene ,Coulter purChased both lots to the rear of City Hall, he be requested to
grant' the city an ,easement for the construction of a drain field should it become
necessary and a:1so to grant a right of way for emergency'vehicle travel.
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that the following schedule on salaries, wages and benefits be adopted for
the year 1974:.
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City of' YelmWage Schtlqu;Ie for 1974.
Marshal. . . .. . .. . .. .. . . .. . . . '. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. ..'.. .
Deputy 1 ......................" . . . . . .. . . . .. . .
Deputy 11 ...................................
Clerk 'fi'easurer.........................
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Municipal Judge/.....~..................
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800.,00 "
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550.00 ' tt
550.00 ..
750.00 11.
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Muniqipal CourtClerk~$3.00 p~r hr. Not to exceed $50.00,per month.
Deputy Supervisor ...~...............4..
Extra Laborer
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4.00 per h~';'Q
175.00 per month
.3.00 per hx:..
SICK LEAVE: Sick leave will be accUmulated at the rate of. ~) one halt
day per month, with a :maximum of (30) days allowed e. This is, not to be
applied to annual or ~acation leave. (
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PAID VACATIONS: After" (I) year of employment, (1) week of vacation .is
allowed, 4fter (2) ye~s of employment, (2) weeks of vacation. are
allowed" after :(10) y~ars, (,3) weeks would be othe established- rule.
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Holidays : The followi~g are paid holidays: New Years, Ch:r-istmas,
Memorial Day, July Fo~th, Labor Day, 'lhanksgiving" and Veterans Day.
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The above sick leave, paid vacations and holid8\Ys as stated, are to
be allowed for all pez,nanent employees qf the Town of Yelm..
Attorney Sdhultz.wQS reque~ted to noti~ the Auditor that a speci~election
be held in the row of YelrrJ, fixing a 2 mil~ tax .levy for the purpose of
raising $50,000.,00 for the constru~tion of a new city hall.
Tl1e expenditure of $3,500 ~(jr' the City Engineer to proceed with the state
Compre~ensive Study' Pl8.!1:~'fqr the Yelm ~ater system, w~s passed unanimously
on a motion by Brown and s~conded by l':)r.bg~eth", A motion was made by Brown
anp seconded by Webb that the above study be authorized subject to the
. legality of the contract and advice. of the city attorney.
Ordinance # 155, relating to the Yelm wat~r system was passed unanimously on
a motion by Drogseth and seconded by Gallagher. This ordinance states that
wa ter bill s not paid by the 20th ot any month shall become delinquent 8!}d
that service to such customers shall be terminated without n<D7tice and will
not be restored until such bill, toge'ther.With a charge of $5.00 for termin-
~t~ng and restoring 'Wiater service hl;i.s been paid.' . :,-,:,.'
On a. motion by So~olik and seconded by Drogseth it was passedtha:t;i:.J~e~~a9tion
ta'\tenteetQber;.:a~O~h~,:topurchase the Rosano property to the rear qf 'the 'Ci 1;.y
Hall be resinded., Brown voted nay.
Mayor Coates read a conullunication from the New City Hall Conuy1i.ttee, with
the recommendation that the Yelm Town Council consider the purchase of the
Fristoe pr.operty as the site to build the new city hall.
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Acting. upon .. the. . recommendation of the < Ne.v...C~i-ty,. .}ta.ll. :Blrl.lding Commit t'ee, the
. 'Council, on a motion by Gallagher and seconded by Webb, moved to purch~$e
the Fristoe 'property described as follows: Block 4 of Yelm less the south
108 feet thereof as recorded in book of Plats, .reconds of Thurston County,
Washington. This lot is 68~ 8 by 147,.54 feet<t Price of the lot is $29,500.
Councilmen Brown and Sokolik cast negative' votes.
Mayor Coates stressed the very urgent ne~ for an up-to-date map showing
accurately all of the Yelm water SYstem. . On a motiop. by Gallagher and
seconded by Webb, the clerk was instructed to have. our City Engineer make
the additions and corrections necessary to make our map current.
The proposed sidewalk in front of the Birkland property on Th:hrd street was
discussed at length. Councilman, Brown stated that the county was now in the
process' of preparing a cost estimate on the project, and would present it to
. the Coun~il upon canpletion. .
.Ordinance # 154 relating to the operation of the Yelm municipal water system,
amending Section 4 of Ordinance # 108 was read. It states, that if front
footage charge is not paid at the time of connection to the water main, the
owner maY elect to pay the charge in thirty.~'f5t.~> equal monthly installment
payments_ 'fhe Ordinance was pa.ssed unanimously on a motion by Brown and
.secoQ.ded by Webb..
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 P.M.
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7he. regUlar meeting of the Town Council was called to order by Mayor Coates~
vouncilmen present were Drogseth, SOkolik,rBrown and webb,1a1se present were
attorneys Schultz and Stiltz, Roberta Longmire, D.Ro Bekemans, Jerry Sprague,
Hal Wolf Jr., Don Miller, Mro Reitan, Mre Whitmore, Mr.., Tenely and attomley
Bob Fri s}.oe.
On a moti'on by Brown, seconded by Sokolik and passed unanimously tha!t- the mi.nutes
the ~ovember meeting be approved.
The following vouchers w~re ordered paid on a motion by vlebb and seconded by
Sokolik:" .
Cur-rent
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PO$tmaster
Timberland Librar.y
v{~shington Natural Gas
Nisqually Valley News
Mayor Coates
IBpt~, of Motor Vehicles
U~s:.. .Leasing Corporation
Ren tex ,Services
Rosano Electric
Pickett Drugs
Puget Power
Bean & Gentry
Yelm Nat'l Auto.Parts
Yelm Telephone
Col'.bnial Ins.,. COe.
Washington Physicians
Re~ PUrdy
$ 8.00
45...78
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26.20
8..00
24.,)2
8<1182
1.26
5.,96
45.65 ·
25..00
20.,90
89.85
12.00 ,
55.35
12.15
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Garbage
Postmaster
N:isqu8:1ly News
Yelfu Garage'
O.J. Hartyr'
$ 4~00
. 76e.78
7.83.'
1.42
'WAter
Nisqually Vets
Puget Power
Pioneer Business Forms
Ye1m Hardware
Nisqual}.y News
A & I Lumber Co.
Ye1m Garage
Loyd Stocker
7.94
87.00
18.63
8,.57
76.8.5
8..18
2.63
13.10 .
streets:
Lakesid.e Industry
Puget Power
Ye1m Garage
1,.7.5
123.75,
3.51
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On a motion by Brown, second,~d.,by Sokolik it was passed that Ordinance # 154 be
amended.by Ordinance # 156 to imply that front footage charge coulp .be paid over
a period not' to exceed thi'rty six monthst~l~ a lesser 'perioa if' so desired by. the
OJ ner fl<
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The" following budget for the year 1974 was adopted by Ordinance #158 on a motion
by Brown, seconded by Sokolik and passed unanimously:
, Est.
Cash Bal.
$16,447.00
11,000.00
7~300.00
2,587.00
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2,500.00
7 ,254.38
310.00
1,000.00
8,358.00
22,312.68
Ct'il<!J)7tJ2~l~,<"'~t1)
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401
402
101
199
102
.403
105
106
104
.103
Current
Garbage
Water
City streets
Federal Revenue Sharing
Arterial streets
Water Redemption Revenue
Cummulative Reserve * Park Improv.
Contingency
Cummulative Reserve -~re Protect&
Cummulative Reserve -Municipal PurP9
Est.
Receipts
$59,568.00
13,500.00
35,700.00
5,108.00
15,922.00
2,932.00
3,827.50
16.00
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1,725.00
....Total
" ~<Budget
$76' 31.5.00
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24.,,500.00
43 ,000.00
7,695.00
15,922000
5,432~OO
11,081.88
326.00
. 1,.000 ..00
. '8,798000
24,097 068
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Total All Funds
$79,129.06 $139".038.50 218,,167 &56
It was moved.by Webb, seconded qy Sokolik and .passed unanimously that Opminance
,,#159 be passed stating EVERY PERSON CONVICTED BY THE POLICE JUSTICE' OR MUNICIPAL
COURT OF A VIOLATI ON OF THE PROVISIONS OF ANY ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN Oli' Y1"'L!-1 FOR
WHICH NO PUNISHMENT IS SPECIFICALLY 'PRESCRIBEP-; IN THE ORDINANCE SHALL. BE PUNISHED
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BY A FINE OF NOT JfORE 'r-ffAN FIVE HU1'J'DRED DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT, IN JAIL FOR.A
PERIOD NDT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS OR BOTH SUCH FINE AND I1vfPRISON!>iENT~
M'ayor Coates' brought before the council the advisability of placing collision
insurance on the two newly purchased city trucks., On a motion by. liJebb, 'seconded
by Drogseth and passed unanimously that $250.00 deducthble be placed on the
garbage truck at a yearly cost of $383.00 and $100.00 deductllble on the utility
truck at a yearly cost of $100.00. ." ."',
Judge Barnard adminis~ered the oath of office to the recently electad officials
withtora B. coates taking the o~th as Mayor and Arnold Drogseth and Harve y Webb
as councilmen. The Results of the November election'were as rollows:
Mayor (Four Year Term)
Lora B. ,Coates
Ronald Lawton
George Brown
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2 ~(Four Year Term)
103
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Arnold Drogseth
Council Position No.
Evelyn M.- Sickles
Frank: Sheppard
Council Position No It 3 c
Harvey L. Webb 153
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. On a motion by Brown, seconded by Webb', i iwas unani.mouslypassed' that the":o;
ci ty BUSINESS LICENSE SCHEDU~E ~e amended by Ordinance # 157' .tcr, r'ead as follows:
More Than $100,000.00 Gross Annu~~y $96.00 ~e:r. year
More 'Ihail' 50,000.,00 Gross ~nually 48.00 It rr
';iUess Than 50,000.00 ,Gross Annually 24..0() 11 n
tess Than 2, 500G"'OO Gross Annually 12..00 It It
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ChaPge in ,the boundary of Rhoton Road was discussedo Attorney Sch~ tz stated
he would study the present boundar.1~lines anq determine what and how the change
could be accamplishedo
Councilman Brown moveq for.a, resolution rescinding the action taken at the
November meeting regarding the purchase of the Fristoe property .'~A heated
discussion followed. . The fact was presented that it was too late to back out
as an agreement had b~en signed dated December 6, 197 3~. After assurance by
the City Attorney that all matters pertaining. to the transaction had been
'handled in a completely legal manner, Mr. Brown's motion was defeated on a
vote of two for and two against, resulting in a tie breaking vote by Mayor Coates.
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, A -motion was duly mad~ by Webb, seconded by Drogseth, Sokolik voting yes, Brown
nay, that by Resolution #123 the sum of $14,967.00 be transferred from the
Federal Revenue Sharipg Trust Fund to Current Expense to be expended as partial
payment for acquisition of the new City Hall site~
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Councilman Brown moveg that the city purchase the two Rosano, lots to the rear
of the City Halle After much discussion the motion was defeated- Brown and
Webb voted for, Sokolik and Drogseth against, with a tie breaking vote by t.1ayor
Coatese-
Messers ~i tan, Whi tmQre and Tenely of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows explained
in detail the operatiQns of the Yelm ICemetery which they now own and operate.
They presented their ~sh,to turn this enterprise over.to the City of Yelm ex-
plaining their reasons for thinking the City would be in a position to better
. service the area needs for a cemetery" The council agreed to postpone anY final
decision on the matte~ until a later date.
Mayor Coates gave a r~port on her visit with Roberta-Longmire of the Planning
Commission M n H_.de tQ Bonney Lake" Black Diamond and Ea tonville. Each of these
. cit1-es have newly built or remodeled city.halls which offered good ideas and
plan's which they felt. ,would prove valuable in choosing ,a sui table building plan
to fit the needs of our city. On a motion by Drogseth, seconded by Webb, it was
moved 'that the city hi.re the fim of SWedberg & Associates of Tacoma at.a cost
not.'to exceed $100.00 ,for their recommendations and advice on modifying the
Black Diamond plans e 0
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