01-28-14 MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 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, Tracey Wood, Ken Garmann
and Russ Hendrickson. Mike McGowan arrived at the end of roll call.
3. Agenda Approval
14-009 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON APPROVING THE AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations -none scheduled
Public Comment -
Julia Hicks, Thurston County resident spoke about the homelessness in the
greater Yelm area. Ms. Hicks had been to Olympia and spoke with legislatures
about this issue. At the end of January, Ms. Hicks will be homeless due to a car
accident she had in the past that left her unable to work full time and maintain
her home. Ms. Hicks would like to be involved as a liaison or contribute her time
to helping with this matter. Councilmember McGowan stated that Thurston County
Home Consortium has a Citizen's Advisory Board that he would like to talk to her
about after the meeting.
6. Consent Agenda
Minutes - Regular Meeting January 14, 2014.
Payables - Checks #61816 - #61863 Totaling $152,481.10.
14-010 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing -none scheduled
8. New Business -
a. Historical Preservation Commission Appointments
Grant Beck stated that in December 2013, the Historical Preservation Commission
had four term expirations. The Community Development Department received
three applications from the incumbents. Pursuant to the Yelm City Council's
Protocol Manual, the department advertised the vacancy and term expirations by
an official announcement in the Nisqually Valley News and posted the
announcement at public places in City Hall and the Library. The announcement
was also sent to all board and commission chairpersons and all persons who have
expressed an interest in the past to serve, but who were not previously selected.
Mayor Harding recommends the reappointment of incumbent Beverly Vines -
Haines, Fran Wilson and Sandra Story.
14-011 MOTION BY JOE BAKER CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
INCUMBENTS BEVERLY VINES-HAINES, FRAN WILSON AND SANDRA
STORY TO FILL THE EXPIRED TERM POSITIONS ON THE HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION COMMISSION. CARRIED.
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b. 2014 Centennial Station/Amtrak Depot Intergovernmental Agreement
Grant Beck explained that the Centennial Station/Amtrak Depot, located at 6600
Yelm Highway, is the primary train station that serves greater Thurston County
for passenger -rail service. The Centennial Station is unique compared to other
train stations served by Amtrak because it is on a core of volunteers to provide
services to train passengers boarding and un -boarding at the station. Historically,
local governments have filled the gap for basic operations and maintenance since
neither Amtrak nor other revenues generated by passenger -rail service financially
support the Centennial Station. To provide the necessary funding, Intercity
Transit (as the operational and fiscal lead), along with partners Thurston County,
Port of Olympia, and the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm have
entered into interlocal agreements to provide the revenue to pay for the
maintenance of the Station. The current agreement is in need of updating to
establish consistent language among all the funding partners. Yelm's portion is at
2% for a total of $1,326.50. This amount is based on population. The 2014
Budget includes a funding allocation in the amount of $1,330.00. The agreement
needs to be signed by City Administrator Shelly Badger. Councilman McGowan
takes the Amtrak a couple of times a year to Portland, Oregon and stated he has
always had a pleasant trip and the station is maintained very well.
14-012 MOTION BY BOB ISOM APPROVING THE CENTENNIAL STATION/AMTRAK
DEPOT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATIONS FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018.
CARRIED.
9. Old Business —
10. Mayor and Council Initiatives
Councilmember McGowan attended an event at Yelm Community Services for
the annual homeless count mandated by HUD for homeless funds received from
the Federal Government. The event was well attended and well received by many
people. They could receive free haircuts and styling provided by Bliss Salon, free
music, meals and valuable information and services.
Councilmember Garmann attended the Thurston County Law and Justice
meeting and listened to a speaker from Spokane County that spoke about creating
a transition center at the time of booking a prisoner to possibly prevent future
reoccurrences.
Councilmember Hendrickson attended the Medic One meeting and reported
Janet Caste; Department of Health EMS was recognized for a job well done. The
committee is working on the TRPC recommendations and will be working on the
bylaws in the future.
11. Executive Session — none scheduled
12. Correspondence included —
Thurston Economic Development Council 2014 Events
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Official ENewsletter January 15, 2014
Port of Olympia promotes Knight to Marine Terminal Director
5th Wednesday County -City Meeting January 29, 2014
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Thurston Solid Waste - Bag ban outreach for retailers
Senator Randi Becker -Legislative News for Washington's 2nd District
Vision to Action - Community Symposium Healthy Energy Improvements for
rental homes Thursday, February 13, 2014 12-4:30 pm Olympia
Sustainable Thurston -Moving Forward -Stay informed and involved
Association of Washington Cities CityVoice ENewsletter January 22, 2014
Thurston Regional Planning Council Pre -Agenda Friday, February 7, 2014 8:30-
11:10am
13. Adjourn 6:24 pm.
Attest: GL,/
Ron Hardi , Mayor / Lori Mossman, Deputy City Clerk
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