09/11/91J ~'7~
MINUTES
CITY OF YLLM RI;GUI_AR COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESllAY, SEPTI:MBE'lt 11 , 1991 , 7 : 30 PM,
YELM CITY HALL COUNCIL C1iAMNLRS
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert A. Sanders at
7:3U PM. All present joined in the flag salute. Councilmember:+`
present: Kathy Wolf, Amos Lawton, Arnold Drogseth, Rick Kolilis anc
Martha Parsons. Staff: Agnes Colombo, Glen Dunnam and llaisy Lawton.
Visitors: David Seigerman.
Added to the agenda: 6a Police Radios
6b `Tires
Agenda changes: 8a From: Parks Adv. Committee Report
'1'0: Annexation update
Motion by Kolilis, soaonded Lawton that agenda be approved as amend eel.
Motion carried.
Motion Wolf, seconded Parsons tlYat minutes of August 'L8, 1991 Regular
Council Meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.
Motion Parsons, seconded Drogseth that vouchers number 9180-9188 and
9200-9269 totaling $36,854.95 be approved. Motion carried.
Chief Dunnam requested council approval to purchase 4 hand held radios
from Midland Corporation costing $2,300 to replace existing radios.
Radios would be purchased from $2,730 available in llrug lurid, i.e.
proceeds Prom sale of drug impounded vehicles and confiscated cash.
llunnam explained that Midland was offering a 5 year warranty urr both
parts and labor and that Midland would provide substitute radio to
Yelm Police to use while any of the Midland radios was being repaired.
Parsons questioned Dunnam about the radios being adequate to meet city
needs. llunnam explained that radios were programmed for 8 charincls
and briefly described features. Wolf expressed confidence in llunnam's
examination of needs and selection. Motion Wolf, seconded Parsons to
approve expenditure of $2,300 for radios.
Kolilis passed on a complaint that he had received concerning the
t i res 1 of t on At twood property by f order owner Roy Bucks . Staf f was
directed to look into passible hazard created by this situation and to
take appropriate action.
Councilmembers were provided with a draft copy of the Public Nuisance
Ordinance far their review. The ordinance is being reviewed by our
attorney for possible changes at this time. No action is necessary at
this time.
Wolf requested update of 9/10/91 meeting between Thurston Highlands,
Venture Partners and Yelm Community Schools. Staff present, tonight
was Trot in attendance at meeting. Kolilis spoke with Borges Collowing
the meeting. Kolilis offered that discussion covered impact on
school, population expectations and sewer requirements.
Park use requests approved on motion by Parsons, seconded Kolilis,
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9/14/91 R. Foster,
9/28/91 S. Badger,
10/12/91 S. Bergman,
sani-can
Motion carried.
McKenna Community Church
Yelm Kiwanis - with 1 sani-can
McKenna Community Church - with
Motion ]'arsons, secoruled Kol i 1 is that Park requests for 8/if>/92 ~s.nd
8%15/93 by J. Slopak, Prairie Show and Shine - be approved with the
understanding that the auto parts swap meet could be held in CYre area
arcuand the; w:rtc;rtowc7r it' the; f~.resrx i;a avi-i lahlc~ rrt that t.imc~ ~cnd 1,httt
rYO parkirl~; would bc; al iowc:d around Lhc: watcsr• Lc,wc:r. ;i-i~i~ ~::~i~rt wi i I
need to be provided. Motion carried.
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Mayor Sanders informed Council that Centralia had provided Yelm with
an agreement for use of the power canal for discharge Prom Yelm's
sewer treatment facility. The agreement is being examined by Sandy
Mackie, attorney, and Steve Gilbert of Parametrix at this time.
Council reviewed letter expressing appreciation for Chief Dunnam's
cooperation during recent Sun Dance. Council commended Dunnam's
efforts to work with the community.
Council reviewed letter of appreciation for use of Yelm City Park for
family reunion.
Drogseth asked if additional information was available re storage
tanks. Dunnam told Council that owner of storage tanks had been
identified and that matter should be cleared up directly. A letter
will be sent to Peerless Gas in Federal Way requesting reimbursement
of investigation costs and/or charges.
Motion Parsons, seconded Wolf that meeting adjourn at 7:53 PM. Motion
carried.
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