10-23-13 Study SessionYELM CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23,2013,5:00 P.M.
Present: Bob Isom, Tracey Wood, Ken Garmann, Russ Hendrickson, Mike McGowan
5:25 p.m.Staff: Shelly Badger, Teresa Mattson, Todd Stancil, Ryan Johnstone, Sonia
Ramirez.
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m.
Memorandum of Understanding, City of Yelm and Yelm School District. Todd
Stancil, Police Chief, reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Yelm and the Yelm Community School District for a school resource officer to provide
on-going school security. He met with the School Superintendent in preparing the
agreement outlining the service and hours available to the school district and the cost
associated with that service. The City's attorney has reviewed the agreement for the
school year term, September 2013 through May 2014, with the potential for renewal on
a yearly basis. Yelm has had an agreement with the school district for many years. The
amount from the school to the City has remained constant. A Memorandum of
Understanding is required for application of grant funding. Chief Stancil expressed
desire to continue this association with a SRO present on the school campuses for
security as well as preventative measures to avoid future crime occurring at the schools
and in the community. Value in education and familiarity with officer and students.
Council inquired about the state mandate for school districts to provide security and the
funds available related to the proposed cost. Council recommended changes to the
preliminary agreement before bringing back to Council.
2014 Preliminary Budget, Mayor Harding presented the 2014 preliminary budget. The
General Fund revenue projections were estimated conservatively from taxes, license
and permits, charges for services, fines and penalties and other revenue. The theme for
2014 is to remain status quo. The City has experienced some improvement to revenue,
but will continue to proceed cautiously to maintain ongoing expenditures and maintain
benchmark reserves. Teresa Mattson, City Treasurer added that property values are up
slightly. Mayor Harding proposes that the property tax revenue rate be reduced again
this year. Review of expenditures, including supported expenditures; street operating
fund, existing debt, operation and maintenance, existing contract obligations; Chamber,
Yelm Community Services, Yelm Multipurpose Senior Center, Economic Development
Council, Thurston Regional Planning Council, cost of living increases and proposed
capital expenditures. Water and Sewer Fund revenue and expenditures reviewed with
consideration of the rates, housing starts, system development charges, existing debt,
maintaining reserve and new capital items. The final budget items included discussion
on existing and proposed projects in 2014. Handouts provided.
Mayors Report.
Council Initiatives.
Councilmember McGowan inquired about the NSP rentals that remain vacant. The
State and Federal regulations as well as the rental amounts appear to be prohibitive to
the success of low-income residents to qualify to rent homes of that size. One home has
a tenant while two remain vacant.
Adjourn: 7:45 p.m.
R n Hardi Mayor
Attest
nine Schnepf, City Clerk