12-05-2017YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
206 MCKENZIE AVE.
YELM, WA
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Present: Councilmember's: EJ Curry, Tad Stillwell, Cody Colt, Joe DePinto, Molly Carmody
arrived at 6:23 pm and Tracey Wood arrived at 7:25 pm.
Absent: Russ Hendrickson.
Staff present: City Administrator Michael Grayum, Court Administrator Sonia Ramirez, Court
Clerk Donn! Burnham, Building Official Chris Vaccaro, Public Works Director Chad Bedlington
arrived at 6:51 pm, Community Development Director Grant Beck, and City Clerk/HR Lori
Mossman.
Grant Beck introduced his new Building Official Chris Vaccaro and gave a brief background.
Sonia Ramirez introduced her new Court Clerk Donni Burnham and gave a brief background.
3. a. Superintendent Brian Wharton — City/School Partnership to Promote Graduation
Superintendent Wharton gave a presentation and explained the program and asked that a
Proclamation be given to show support at an upcoming Council meeting.
3. b. Legislative Updates for 2018
Lobbyist Kathleen Collins gave the Council an update of what can be expected from the
Legislature and asked for a list of priorities for 2018 Session.
3. c. Buxton Company — Revitalization Program to recruit and retain businesses in
Yelm
Director of Sales, Jacob Davis was available to answer questions from the Council regarding
the recruitment of businesses to Yelm. The Council was split on the decision to contract with
the Buxton Company. Council will need to do more research before they can make a decision.
3. d. Water Rates
Public Works Director Chad Bedlington presented Council with different scenarios for the
monthly increase to the water rates. Council discussed and asked questions. The Ordinance will
come before Council on December 12th for a vote.
4. Mayors Report —
Mayor Foster will be sending out a list of Council Committees and asked Council to pick their
top three committees.
S. Council Updates —
Councilmember Carmody met with Kelly Peterson and discussed the maintenance of the
Yelm Creek.
Councilmember Stillwell would like Council to be thinking about the upcoming Strategic
Council Retreat and the things they would like to get accomplished.
Councllmember DePinto gave a presentation on his proposed rock wall.
Adjourn 9:0 M.
JW ster, Mayor
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.yelmwa.gov.