05 07 2019 Study Session AgendaAGENDA
YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019, 6:00 pm
Public Safety Building
206 McKenzie Ave SE
Call to Order
Roll Call
3. a. Incident Emergency Management Course Update
b. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan presentation
C. Project Updates
4. Mayor's Report
5. Councilmember Initiatives
Upcoming Meetings
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
Meeting Information
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YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
206 MCKENZIE AVE.
YELM, WA
1. Mayor Pro -Tem Tracey Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Present: Councilmembers: Terry Kaminski, Molly Carmody, EJ Curry and Joe DePint0.
Absent: Mayor JW Foster, Councilmembers Tad Stillwell and Cody Colt.
Staff present: City Administrator Michael Grayum, Community Development Director Grant
Beck, Police Chief Todd Stancil and City Clerk & HR Manager Lori Lucas.
3. a. New Thurston County Courthouse Proposal (Added to the Agenda)
Thurston County Project Manager Rick Thomas, Thurston County Manager Romero Chavez,
Thurston County Commissioner John Hutchings presented the new Thurston County
Courthouse plan and provided a project timeline. This proposed new structure proposal will be
a bond that will be brought to the citizens of Thurston County for a vote on April 28, 2020. The
proposed cost of the new courthouse plan is $250 million.
3. b. Incident Emergency Management Course Update
Chief Todd Stancil and Erika Katt updated the Council on the training they attended in Ocean
Shores in February. Chief Stancil showed the aftermath and the Issues that would take place if
a 9.0 earthquake hit our region and the damage that would be done and the long term
recovery that would impact our area. An Interlocal Agreement will be brought to Council for a
vote in the future for Council support.
3. c. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) presentation
Chief Todd Stancil and co-author of the CEMP Erika Katt gave a presentation on the
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. This document provides a comprehensive
framework for Yelm-wide emergency management. It addresses the roles and responsibilities
of government organizations and provides a link to local, state, Federal and private
organizations and resources that may be activated to address disasters and emergencies in the
City of Yelm. An Ordinance to adopt the 2018 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
will be brought to Council in the future.
3. d. Project Updates
• Splash Park is ahead of schedule.
• Friday, SK Memorial Day Run is coming up.
• Spring Cleanup is May 18.
• Mayor is attending Operation Red tonight.
• There has been an error on the sewer utility billing for commercial accounts. There will
be a letter going out to commercial accounts explaining the problem.
• A thank you email to State Legislators for the funding went out today.
• May 14 Council meeting includes April Student of the Month, Bicycle Month
Proclamation and an Ordinance establishing an Arts Commission.
4. Mayors Report - No report
May 7, 2019
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S. Council Initiatives
Councilmember DePinto will be bringing a new proposed Business and Occupation Tax rate
structure for Council's consideration.
Adjourn 8:01 p.m.
00>� Attest: �LVlTd[t�d�J
Tracey Wood, Mayor Pro -Tem Lori Lucas, 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.
May 7, 2019
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