04-24-12 MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012 MINUTES
1. Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call. Present: J.W. Foster, Joe Baker, Bob Isom, Mike McGowan, Ken
Garmann, Tracey Wood and Russ Hendrickson.
3. Agenda Approval
12-30 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON APPROVING THE AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations -
Single -Use Plastic Carryout Bags - Terri Thomas, Thurston County Solid Waste
Reduction Supervisor stated Thurston County residents use about 90 million
plastic shopping bags each year. That figure is based on the low end of the
estimated 350 to 500 bags the average American uses annually. Besides the
energy and resources used to make bags, they affect our environment and wildlife
and create a financial burden on retailers and governments. Plastic bags cannot
be recycled in our commingled curbside recycling cart because they tangle in
equipment at the sorting facility. Some residents put bags in their recycling even
though our outreach materials say not to. This costs the recycling facility an extra
$1000 per day. Ms. Thomas is attending Council and Community meetings to
discuss issues and possible solutions related to the single use plastic bags. This
information is for educational purposes only at this point. Thurston County Solid
Waste encourages residents to use durable bags to prevent waste in the first
place. Ms. Thomas left reusable bags for Council and staff. Council had many
questions for Ms. Thomas regarding the environmental impact, use of
biodegradable material and the number of people employed by manufacturing
plastic.
5. Public Comment - Ed Hildreth introduced himself and his wife Elaine and stated
he is a Tumwater City Councilmember and just wanted to meet the Mayor and
Council. They came early and enjoyed dinner at a Yelm Restaurant. Mayor
Harding thanked Councilmember Hildreth for coming to the meeting.
6. Consent Agenda
Minutes - April 10, 2012.
Payables - Checks #57912 - #57978 Totaling $157,914.74.
12-31 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing - None scheduled
8. New Business -None scheduled
9. Old Business - None scheduled
10. Mayor and Council Initiatives
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Councilmember Foster attended the Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory
Committee and reported a new Rainier composting facility will be opening in May.
He will also be going to Southworth Elementary to participate in a garbage survey
in hopes to reduce waste through composting and other programs. Also attended
the very well attended Nisqually River Council meeting held at Wilcox Farms.
Councilmember Baker attended Intercity Transit Board meeting and reported
that the Transit Center in Olympia will be expanding by 12,000 square feet.
Councilmember Isom attended the Sustainable Thurston meeting last
Wednesday and stated it was well presented and attended.
Councilmember Garmann concurred with Councilmember Isom regarding the
Sustainable Thurston meeting. It was well managed and very productive.
Councilmember Hendrickson attended interviews on Tuesday and Wednesday
for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. There were 15 candidates
interviewed. The recommendations were sent to Mayor Harding for review. Also
attended the Medic One meeting where there was a demonstration from SE
Thurston County and Olympia on Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support.
Mayor Harding hosted a South County Emergency Management debrief from the
January storms. Thurston County Emergency staff attended but the Thurston
County Commissioners were not able to attend.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Mayor Harding stated that due to the fact the City
Attorney was not available for the meeting tonight that the Council Meeting will be
continued until tomorrow. Attended a morning Lions Club Breakfast with Grant
Beck. Mr. Beck talked about the Sustainable Thurston effort.
12-32 MOTION BY BOB ISOM TO GO INTO RECESS UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL
25, 2012 AT 5:00. CARRIED..
12. Correspondence included -
Thurston County Visitor & Convention Bureau Newsletter
Morningside E -Newsletter
TRPC Pre -Agenda, Friday, May 4, 2012, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
American Red Cross, 2012 Heroes Breakfast, Friday, April 27, 2012
13. Adjourn - Meeting is continued to April 25, 2012 to include a 30 minute
Executive Session at 5:00 for the purpose of discussing pending litigation (RCW
42.30.110 i). A_tWrney Steve DiJulio will be present via telephone conference.
Ron Harding, Mayor \ /
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Attest
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Lori Mossman, Deputy City Clerk
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