01-12-10 Minutes YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010 MINUTES
1. Mayor Harding performed the swearing-in of the re-elected and newly elected
Councilmembers; Isom, McGowan, Hendrickson and Wood prior to the Call to
Order. Councilmembers took their seats.
Call to Order -Mayor Harding called the meeting to order of the new Council at
7:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Don Miller, Joe Baker, Bob Isom, Mike McGowan, Tracey Wood,
John Thompson and Russ Hendrickson.
3. Agenda Approval
10-01 MOTION BY JOE BAKER APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
a. Election and Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Harding called for
nominations of Mayor Pro Tem for the 2 year term. Councilmember Thompson
nominated Councilmember Isom. Councilmember Miller closed the nominations.
10-02 MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF
BOB ISOM AS MAYOR PRO TEM FOR THE TERM OF 2010-2011. CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations- Michael Cade, Director Thurston County Economic
Development Council and Tiffany Scroggs, Business Resource Center
Manager.
Michael Cade thanked Council for their time and the opportunity to introduce
Tiffany Scroggs. Tiffany reviewed the varied services that TCEDC provide to the
community including (hose that are new, established or changing direction
during this difficult time to start of grow a business. Many resources available
include; library resource with computers, counselors and legal advisors
including a small business specialist, technical assistance, and advice on how
to access State and Federal contracts.
Mayor Harding added that the Thurston Regional Council has accomplished
remarkable achievement with their resources thanks to the diverse group of
professionals.
5. Public Comment -Mayor Harding called for Public Comment.
Anna Schlecht, City of Olympia is appealing to the Council and the City of Yelm
for assistance in the one day census-taking of the homeless in Thurston
County. Guidance and volunteers are needed on January 2, 2090 to gather data
of the homeless at a "point in time" in those areas known to harbor the
homeless. Receipt of available federal and state funding are dependent on this
data making it critical to record "people without an address" to bring in
resources to help.
Mayor Harding recommended connecting with the local Nisqually Valley
newspaper and the Chamber of Commerce to get word out for help needed.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes; Regular Meeting, December 8, 2009
b. Payable Checks 52564-52771, Totaling $529,335.41
10-03 MOTION BY JOE BAKER APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS
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PRESENTED. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing- none scheduled
8. New Business
a. Yelm Historic Preservation Commission
Mayor Harding reported he reviewed and approves of the 2 applications for the
2 vacancies on the Commission.
10-04 MOTION BY JOE BAKER CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF FLOYD
CUMMINGS AND LYLA EIDE TO THE YELM HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION. CARRIED.
b. Water Rights Acquisition Strategy-Phase II, Amended Interlocal
Agreement with Olympia, Lacey and Yelm.
Shelly Badger reported on the partnership with Olympia, Lacey, and Yelm in the
Nisqually Watershed and their efforts to secure new water rights approvals. The
amended agreement adds $150,000 to the previously approved $80,000 of
which Yelm's portion would be one third. The $50,000 would come from the
Capital Improvement Fund. The amendment allows the group to continue the
on-going comprehensive plan to further understand the watershed and surface
water impacts, obtain consultant assistance for acquiring water rights and
shared legal counsel.
10-05 MOTION BY MIKE MCGOWAN AUTHORIZING MAYOR HARDING TO SIGN
THE AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF
OLYMPIA, LACEY, AND YELM FOR A PHASE II WATER RIGHTS
ACQUISTION STRATEGY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $230,000 OF
WHICH YELM'S PORTION IS $50,000 OF THE ADDITIONAL $150,000.
CARRIED.
c. Resolution No. 506, Risk Management Interlocal Agreement with AWC for
Property and Liability Self Insurance Pool. Janine Schnepf reviewed Yelm's
annual fee for risk management and property and liability insurance including;
coverage for property and vehicle damage, elected officials, land use, and
employment with AWC RMSA. Continuation of coverage includes an 11 percent
increase and a request to revise the governing body of the RMSA to provide
members the opportunity to serve as board members.
10-06 MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 506
RENEWING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF
WASHINGTON CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICE AGENCY TO
PROVIDE PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE TO
PARTICIPATING MEMBERS.
d. Resolution No. 507, Thurston First Bank Loan, Guarantee Fund.
Grant Beck presented the staff report prepared by Grant and Sue Davis for
funding of the January 31, 2010 Killion Road LID 10 % Guarantee Fund as
required in the terms of the LID construction and financing loan with Thurston
First Bank. Options were presented to the Finance committee to stock the fund.
They favor the recommendation of a short term inter-fund loan from
Transportation Facility Charge (120) and Municipal Building Fund (302) with the
remainder from the Sewer Fund. Each fund has no projects earmarked for
funding or match this year.
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10-07 MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 507
PROVIDING FOR INTER-FUND LOANS TO THE KILLION ROAD LID#2
REPAYMENT FUND (202) AND PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF
REPAYMENT. CARRIED.
9. Executive Session. Mayor Harding announced that Council would be going
into Executive Session at 7:53 pm to discuss pending litigation. Council is
expected to return to the meeting at 8:23 pm.
10. Old Business- Meeting resumed at 8:20 pm
Palisades West Subdivision Plat Amendment Update
MOTION BY BOB ISOM TO TABLE THE PALISADES WEST SUBDIVISON
PLAT AMENDMENT UPDATE INDEFINATELY. CARRIED.
11. Mayor and City Council Reports
Councilmember Baker attended the Intercity Transit meeting and reported that
the Martin Way expansion is expected to be completed in 2010.
Councilmember Isom attended Thurston Regional Planning Council January 8,
2010 presentation.
Councilmember McGowan attended HOME Consortium meeting. Reported that
HOME meetings are moving to the second Monday of each month.
Councilmember Wood reported that he is excited to get involved as newly
elected Councilmember.
12. Correspondence included TRPC Pre-agenda 01-08-10 and AWC training
opportunity for Councilmembers in February. Anna Schlecht provided a
handout further explaining the need for volunteers for 2010 Point in Time
Homeless Census Thursday, January 28, 2010.
13. Adjourn: 8:30 p.m.
Reception for out-going Position 5 member, Pat Fetterly and in-coming officials;
Postion 3, 4, 5 and 7 was held in the training room following the meeting.
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on Har ng, Mayor
Attest
Janine S nepf, City Clerk
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