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06 13 2023 Regular Meeting Minutesclic `" e) EST. 11)2.4 WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 Call to Order: Mayor Joe DePinto called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Roll Call: Joseph Richardson, Joshua Crossman, Brian Hess, Ashley Brooks, Terry Kaminski, and Mayor Joe DePinto. Staff Present: City Administrator Todd Stancil, City Clerk Kathy Linnemeyer, Public Services Director Cody Colt, Finance Director Stephanie Nanavich and Police Chief Rob Carlson APPROVAL OF THE Motion by Brian Hess to approve the agenda as presented AGENDA Seconded by Terry Kaminski Motion carried 5-0 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mayor DePinto read the Juneteenth Proclamation into the record. PUBLIC COMMENT: Rachael Haskins spoke about concerns she had regarding the Pride Fest and Drag Show event. Harry Miller Would like to find a way to have a stronger voice and be partners with the City. CONSENT AGENDA: a) April 2023 Check Register and Position Budget Summary b) Confirmation of Appointments to the City of Yelm Homelessness Committee Motion by Brian Hess to approve the consent agenda as presented Seconded by Ashley Brooks Motion carried 4-1 with a roll call vote NEW BUSINESS: City Council Applicant Interviews Applicants addressed Council to present their credentials and Councilmembers followed up with additional questions. The following applicants were interviewed: Lucas Fuller, Robert Isom, Amanda Johnstone, Stephanie Kangiser, Kathy Thomas, Tracey Wood. Executive Session Mayor DePinto adjourned the meeting to go into executive session at 6:57 PM to evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elected— Mayor DePinto called the meeting to order at 7:27 PM. Election of Council Applicant City Council held a ranked choice voting process to determine the Council Applicant who will fill vacant position No. 1 with Amanda Johnstone as the top candidate. 3-2 Mayor DePinto administered the Oath of Office to Amanda Johnstone and she took her seat as a Councilmember. Interlocal Agreement to Establish the Budd/Deschutes Watershed Environmental Stewardship Coalition Motion by Ashley Brooks to authorize the City of Yelm to enter into an Interlocal Agreement to establish the3 Budd/Deschutes watershed environmental stewardship coalition. Seconded by Joshua Crossman Motion carried 6-0 with a roll call vote. Purchase property located at 15425 State Route 507 Yelm, WA, County tax parcel number 21724440500 Motion by Terry Kaminski to approve the purchase of real estate located at 15425 State Route 507 Yelm, WA County Tax Parcel Number 21724440500 for the amount of $225,000.00 Seconded by Brian Hess Motion carried 5-1 with a roll call vote. OLD BUSINESS: None STANDING COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety Committee — Brian Hess announced that the Public Safety Committee met and Chief Carlson briefed them on HB 5536 and the Spring Terrorism Group, the Yelm Police Department has a third officer in the SWAT Program, the SRO deferral program is going well and they received updates from Municipal Court. MAYOR/CITY ADMINISTRATOR/STAFF REPORTS: City Administrator— Prairie Days will be held next week. Mayor DePinto — Congratulated Amanda Johnstone, attended the TRPC Meeting and will attend the AWC Annual Conference next week. Page 2 of 3 June 13, 2023 City of Yelm Regular Council Meeting. These rninutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the City of Yelm's You Tube Channel. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Councilmember Richardson — Attended SWAC meeting and the Chamber Forum Councilmember Crossman — Asked if it is too soon to get the cost of the June 10th event and asked who is footing the bill. He announced that Flag Day is tomorrow and June is Man's Health month. Councilmember Hess — Attended the Intercity Transit Authority meeting, the Pride Event held over the weekend was a great event, tomorrow is the Army's birthday and also Flag Day and gave Juneteenth history. Councilmember Brooks — Community Conversations will be held tomorrow at Pizza Hut, attended Yelm Community Schools mock interviews, met with Habitat for Humanity and is excited for the Homelessness Committee. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Brian Hess to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM. Seconded by Joshua Crossman Motion carried 6-0 Joe into, Mayor Kathy Linne yer, City Clerk' Page 3 of 3 June 13, 2023 City of Yelm Regular Council Meeting. These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the City of Yelm's You Tube Channel.