02-09-10 MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 MINUTES
Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call Present Don Miller, Joe Baker, Bob Isom, Mike McGowan, Tracey
Wood, and Russ Hendrickson. Absent: John Thompson,.
3. Agenda Approval
10-08 MOTION BY JOE BAKER APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations- Timberland Library Annual Report, Michael
Wessells
Mr. Wessells provided handouts to the Council highlighting the many events at
the Yelm Timberland Library to encourage community members to read and
utilize the library services. He reported that the library in Yelm had the 5cn
highest circulation in 2009 from the 37 locations in the Timberland Regional
Library system. The library works with the local schools to draw new visitors to
the library and provides resources at the library including; knowledgeable staff,
computer access, subscriptions to data bases for manuals, meeting room,
newsletters, calendar of events and display space for current event and
sponsors. Two appointed board members; Agnes Bennick and Jeanette
Burnham were introduced. One vacant spot remains on the board after long
time member Ronni Nutter rotated out and Glen Nutter was appointed to fill her
seat on the board. Challenges for the library continue to be finding a location to
house the library when the current lease runs out at the end of 2010 and
continue to provide prime library service. Mr. Wessells stated his preference for
new construction based on his previous experience in three cities.
Mayor Harding thanked Mr. Wessells for the informative library report and
expressed his commitment to work cooperatively to insure a stable facility in
place. The Mayor would like to attend the next meeting of the Library Board on
Tuesday, February 16 at 4 p.m. to provide an update.
5. Public Comment -There was no response to the Mayor's call for public
comment.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes; Regular Meeting, January 10, 2010
b. Payable Checks 52772-52955, Totaling $1,792,302.48
10-09 MOTION BY BOB ISOM APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing- none scheduled
8. New Business
a. Chamber of Commerce Service Provider Contract. Shelly Badger reviewed
the staff report on the annual renewal request for the services provided by the
Chamber including; tourism related services, directory, map and sponsorship
sharing of local events.
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10-10 MOTION BY BOB ISOM APPROVING MAYOR HARDING TO SIGN THE
SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF YELM AND
THE YELM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1, 2010 -DECEMBER 31, 2010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500.
CARRIED.
9. Executive Session. Mayor Harding announced that Council would be going
into Executive Session at 7:20 pm to discuss pending litigation for
approximately 30 minutes.
Council returned to the regular meeting at 7:58 p.m.
10. Old Business
Palisades West Subdivision Plat Amendment.
10-11 MOTION BY BOB ISOM TO TABLE THE PALISADES WEST SUBDIVISON
PLAT AMENDMENT TO THE FEBRUARY 23RD MEETING TO ALLOW TIME
FOR STAFF TO PROVIDE LEGAL BRIEFS TO COUNCIL AND PROVIDE
THE SMITH'S ATTORNEY THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE THEIR LEGAL
POSITION BRIEFS NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 16T". CARRIED.
Mayor Harding acknowledged that Mr. Smith was in attendance and asked if he
had any questions. Mr. Smith restated his understanding of the motion and
asked for clarification of sufficient time. Councilmember Isom stated from the
motion that the briefs should be made available no later than February 16 for
sufficient time to review.
11. Mayor and City Council Reports
12. Correspondence included Thurston Regional Planning Council pre-agenda of
02-05-10, Thurston County Auditor's 2010 Schedule of Election Events, AWC
Call for appointment to the Nominating Committee for the AWC Board.
13. Adjourn: 8:15 p.m.
Ron Hard g, Mayor
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Janine~hnepf, City Clerk
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