12-04-2018YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
206 MCKENZIE AVE.
YELM, WA
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Present: Councilmembers: EJ Curry, Molly Carmody, Cody Colt, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood
and Terry Kaminski. Joe DePinto arrived at 6:15 p.m.
Staff present: City Administrator Michael Grayum, Community Development Director Grant
Beck, Police Chief Todd Stancil, Court Administrator Sonia Ramirez, Finance Director Joe Wolfe,
Public Works Director Chad Bedlington, and City Clerk & HR Manager Lori Mossman. City
Attorney Brent Dille was present for the Nisqually Jail Contract discussion.
3. a. 2019-2020 City of Yelm Biennial Budget discussion
Finance Director Joe Wolfe gave an overview of the items the Finance Committee members
wanted to change in the proposed budget. The changes have been Incorporated and the
budget document will be brought to Council on December 11, 2018 for a final vote.
3. b. Jail Contract discussion
Police Chief Todd Stencil, Court Administrator Sonia Ramirez and City Attorney Brent Dille
handed out a draft copy of the contract and went through the proposed changes. This will
come before Council on December 11, 2018 for a vote.
3. c. At 7:03 p.m. Council went Into a 20 minute Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing the proposals made in Collective Bargaining negotiating sessions for
AFSCME (RCW 42.30.140(4)(a & b)). Mayor Foster reconvened the meeting at 7:23
p.m.
4. Mayors Report
Mayor Foster thanked staff for their hard work and dedication for making Christmas in the Park
another huge success and thanked Mr. Doug's for their generous donation of food for the
event. City Hall will be moving into the new location after the first of the year and will also
have new software. The first ever Yelm Chanukah Menorah Lighting was held in the City Park
on Monday, December 3, 2018 and was well attended.
S. Council Initiatives
Councilmember Carmody would like to see more volunteers for committees such as LTAC
and the Salary Commission.
Councilmember Stillwell agreed with Councilmember Carmody and added that he would like
the Committee members to attend a Study Session to update Council before bringing it to a
Regular Council meeting for a vote.
Councilmember DePinto would like
the recommendations from the LTAC Committee to be reviewed by Legal Counsel before
brought to the Council for approval.
Adjourn 7:42 p.m.
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Attest:
Lori Mossman, 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.
YELM CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 MINUTES
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
206 MCKENZIE AVE.
YELM, WA
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call Present: EJ Curry, Molly Carmody, Cody Colt, Tad Stillwell, Tracey
Wood, Joe DePinto and Terry Kaminski.
2. Agenda Approval
18-137 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECONDED BY EJ CURRY. 7-0, MOTION CARRIED.
3. Special Presentations
None scheduled
4. Public Comment
Sandra Manwiller, Co -Chair for Citizens for support of Yelm Schools updated
Council on the upcoming activities related to the February School Bond.
Francine Waters, Office Manager for Windermere Real Estate encouraged elected
Officials to support youth activities in Yelm Schools.
5. Consent Agenda
a. November 13, 2018 minutes
18-138 MOTION BY MOLLY CARMODY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. SECONDED BY JOE DEPINTO. 7-0, MOTION CARRIED.
6. New Business
None scheduled
7. Old Business
a. 2019-2020 Biennial Budget Ordinance -Continued Public Hearing
No public testimony. Mayor Foster closed the Public Hearing at 6:21 pm.
18-139 MOTION BY JOE DEPINTO TO CONTINUE THE BUDGET ORDINANCE TO
DECEMBER 11, 2018 AND WOULD LIKE THE BUDGET ORDINANCE TO BE
PUT ON THE STUDY SESSION AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 4, 2018.
SECONDED BY EJ CURRY. 7-0, MOTION CARRIED.
UPDATES —
City Administrator Michael Grayum -
• The Nisqually ]ail Contract is scheduled for discussion at the December 4,
2018 Study Session.
• Water Reclamation Phase 1 is going well.
• Christmas in the Park is this Saturday, December 1, 2018.
• City Hall has modified hours of 9:00 am -4:30 pm so that staff can train on
the new software and procedures.
• The Water Rights presentation will be moved to January 8, 2019 Council
meeting.
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• The conceptual mitigation plan has been submitted to the Department of
Ecology.
Councilmember Curry attended the Yelm Public Safety Committee and reported
the Yelm Community Schools will be holding multiple safety meetings for safety in
the schools. Councilmember Curry congratulated Mayor Foster on his first new
grandbaby.
Councilmember Carmody attended the Nisqually River Council meeting.
Councilmember Stillwell attended the Yelm Public Safety meeting and the
South Thurston Economic Development Initiative (STEDI) on behalf of
Councilmember DePinto.
Councilmember Wood attended the Transportation Policy Board meeting and
the TCOMM 911 meeting.
Councilmember DePinto would like to create a Proclamation for the football
team. Councilmember DePinto thanked Councilmember Stillwell for attending the
STEDI meeting in his absence.
Councilmember Kaminski volunteered at the "Gift of Gobble" handing out 100
meals and supported The Triad Theater by attending the play "Shrek".
Mayor Foster attended the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce meeting, the
South Sound Military and Community Partnership meeting, met with builders and
biologists regarding the Gopher Issue, the annual city employees and volunteers
luncheon "Thanksmas" will be December 14, 2018 from 12:00-1:30 pm. On
Monday, December 3, 2018 at 5:30 pm, the 1n Annual Yelm Chanukah Menorah
Lighting will take place.
Executive Session - none scheduled
18-140 MOTION BY CODY COLT TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY TAD STILLWELL. 7-
0, MOTION CARRIED.
10. Adjourned at 7:00 pm.
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Attest: A�
Lori Mossman, 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.
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