11/13/1996 Minutes
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CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1996
Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. All
present joined in the flag salute.
Members Present: Don Miller, Martha Parsons, Amos'
Lawton, Velma Curry and Adam Rivas. Guests: Dick Rehn,
LeMay Inc., and Dan Fisher, Nisqually Valley News. Staff:
Shelly Badger, Ken Garmann, Tim Peterson, Glenn Dunnam
and Agnes Bennick.
Agenda
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
THE AGENDA AS AMENDED BY THE ADDITION OF PRAIRIE CREEK
BOND UNDER PUBLIC'WORKS REPORT, ITEM 9.d. CARRIED.
Minutes
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING THE OCTOBER 23 REGULAR MEETING 'MINUTES AND THE
NOVEMBER 7 AND 12 BUDGET WORK SESSION MINUTES AS PRINTED.
CARRIED.
Voucher Approval
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER
APPROVING PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS #20294-20409, TOTALLIN~
$171,505.27. CARRIED.
Payroll Approval
MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING
PAYMENT OF OCTOBER PAYROLL VOUCHERS #10033-10119,
TOTALLING $88,560.16. CARRIED.
Public Hearing - Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
Mayor Wolf 'announced the date, time, and purpose and
opened the public hearing at 7:35 pm. No objections to
participants was raised and no prior knowledge was
reported. The staff report was requested.
Shelly Badger explained the four proposed Comprehensive
Plan Map amendments had been viewed by Council in the
past and include one new annexation, one new rezone~ and
two map corrections for single parcels divided by zoning
designations.
Being no questions/comments, Mayor Wolf closed the public
hearing at 7:29 pm.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS
ACCEPTING THE FOUR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP CHANGES AS
RECOMMENDED BY STAFF AND TH~ YELM PLANNING COMMISSION.
CARRIED.
. Mayor Wolf opened the floor for comments/questions. None
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New Business: ~-
a. Resolution 351 - Shelly Badger reported that the
text of this resolution refers back to Resolution 296
(9/93). Both resolutions address vesting of sewe~ hook-
up rights. The new resolution (351) addresses new
projects for which a completed application is submitted
on/after 11/13/96 and has been expanded to include
binding site plans. The new resolution also establishes
criteria for determining expiration dates for lots
created during specific t~me ranges..
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER
APPROVING RESOLUTION 351. CARRIED.
b. 1997-1999 District Court lnterlocal Agreement. The
agreement was provided for a first review and will be on
the 11/26/96 agenda.
Old" Business: I
a. Tel Holiday Message reminder - 4: 15, Tues., Ndv. 19.
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"b. Jail Services Contract. II
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY ADAM 1 ,RIVAS
APPROVING CONTRACTS BETWEEN YELM AND BUCKLEY AND YELM AND
THE LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR JAIL SERVICES.
CARRIED.
c. Mobile Data Device (MDD) - Chief Dunnam explained
that this was an update item that has been added to his
'97 budget. The expenditure would be formally approved
when the budget is adopted. Chief Dunnam explained that
while MDD costs appear on the Thurston Co. Communications
billing projection, the MDD costs are actually reflected
in a different' line item within the YPD budget.
d. Resolution 352 -
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY APPROVING
RESOLUTION 352 AUTHORIZING MAYOR WOLF TO SUBMIT A CDBG
APPLICATION AND APPOINTING SHELLY BADGER AS YELM'S
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. CARRIED.
Reports:
a. Library - Kristin Blalack reported on Timberland
Regional Library Boards decision to increase operating
hours at the Yelm library. Beginning November' 18, the
library will be open Monday-Thursday from 11-8 and Friday
and Saturday from 11-5. The Board hopes. that the
additional hours will help ease the crowding situation. "
b. Planning Update Shelly Badger reported that
Council packets include copies of site plan maps for
projects approved in 1996. Monday's Planning Commission
will include a Sign Ordinance review and permit process
evaluation. "
c. Police - Chief Dunnam reported that 68 applications
had been received for the announced job opening.
Applications are being reviewed.
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d. Public Works - Ken Garmann explained that bonding
requirements for sidewalks for Springfield Development
had been met and requested Cotincil's approval for release
the $21~318 being held at First Community Bank~
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS
APPROVING RELEASE OF SPRINGFIELD DEVEL9PMENT'S' BOND.
CARRIED.
All present watched videos showing the recent evaluation
and cleaning ,of the City's water tanks. Ken Garmann
explained processes/procedures as the video was viewed.
e. A written court report was provided. Councilmember
Lawton indicated that all was going well with the'court.
f. Water Reuse Shelly Badger updated Council on
activity and indicated that a state-wide reuse proposal
will be prepared for 1997.
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g. parks-
MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS
APPROVING A ,REQUEST FROM LEE TAYLOR FOR USE OF PARK
FACILITIES ON NOVEMBER 23 FOR A WEDDING. CARRIED.
h. Mayor's Report - Mayor Wolf reported on attending
budget meetings, Mayor's Forum/ Port meeting, HeartWalk
awards, Yelm teams won 1st and 2nd place; and meetings
with staff members. Mayor Wolf also reported on
receiving a recap highlighting TRPC 10/4 and 11/1 work
sessions.
Mayor Wolf thanked Council and staff for their efforts
towards developing the 1997 budget.
l. Council Report - Councilmember Miller reported on
work on the IT budget and said that it was a difficult
process everywhere.
j. Financial Councilmember Curry reported that
expenditures and revenues were close to expectations for
all funds except Water Reuse.
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Correspondence was reviewed.
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Adjourn: 8:45 pm.
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Kathryn . Wolf, May r
Attest:
Clerk
YELM CITY COUNCIL
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