09-23-14 MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 MINUTES
1. Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked Taylor from
Boy Scout Troop 9220 to lead everyone in the flag salute.
2. Roll Call Present: J. W. Foster, Tracey Wood, Ken Garmann and Russ
Hendrickson. Absent: Bob Isom
14-084 MOTION BY JW FOSTER TO EXCUSE JOE BAKER FROM THE MEETING.
CARRIED.
3. Agenda Approval
14-085 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON APPROVING THE AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations -
Nisqually River Land Trust Day, September 23, 2014 -
Mayor Harding proclaimed September 23 as Nisqually Land Trust Day as they
celebrate their 25th year, preserving the natural wonders of the Nisqually River
and surrounding areas. Joe Kane, Executive Director Nisqually Land Trust
accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for the
Proclamation and expressed how great it has been working with the City of Yelm.
He looks forward to a continued partnership and the construction of a trail along
the Nisqually River through the different cities, which would allow better access to
the river for everyone.
5. Public Comment - Cameron Jayne, Triad Theater addressed the Council and
invited them to attend events at the Theater. Ms Jayne introduced volunteer
Debra King, who handed out a letter to the Mayor and Council asking for
permission to use 100 square feet of City owned sidewalk that is adjacent to the
Historic Wolf Building for placement of outdoor furniture. This is the second
request from members of the Triad Theater to put outdoor furniture on the
sidewalk. The letter responds to the reasons of denial addressed by Mayor
Harding's letter dated August 21, 2014.
6. Consent Agenda
Minutes - Regular Meeting August 26, 2014, September 9 meeting cancelled.
Payables - Checks #63180 - #63274 Totaling $491,701.24 (September 9) &
Checks #63275 - #63341 Totaling $299,034.55
14-086 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
Councilmember Foster attended the City of Yelm Employee Appreciation
Luncheon on September 5, 2014 at the Public Works Facility and hosted by Mayor
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Ron and Myrna Harding. Councilmember Foster attended the Yelm Chamber
Luncheon recognizing Public Service workers and Veterans. Also attended the
Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting. Councilmember Foster
invited everyone to attend the 25th Annual Nisqually Watershed Festival on
September 27, 2014 from 8am - 5pm.
Councilmember Wood attended the Transportation Policy Board meeting and
reported they discussed the Draft 2015-2018 Regional Transportation
Improvement Program. There is an improvement scheduled to widen the Bald
Hills Road. Also attended the TComm 911 Admin Board meeting and reported they
are working on the new 911 Telephone System replacement. He announced that
he got married last weekend.
Mayor Harding attended the Thurston County Economic Development Council
Business Resource Committee's Finance meeting. Mayor Harding, along with staff
will attended the Real Estate Forum on September 25, 2014 at Ilam at the Red
Lion in Olympia. The Economic Development Committee hosts this forum and the
current economic status of Thurston County will be discussed. Council is welcome
to attend.
Janine Schnepf reminded Council to bring their Unified Development Code with
them to the Study Session tomorrow night.
Shelly Badger reminded Council of the AWC Operation Strong Cities meeting in
Tumwater on September 30, 2014.
li. Executive Session - none scheduled
12. Correspondence included -
City of Olympia, Nisqually Indian Tribe; McAllister Wellfield Dedication
Ceremony Invitation, October 4, 10 a.m.
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau, ENewsletter September
15, 2014, www.visitolympia.com
Washington State Senator, Randi Becker, ENewsletter, September 10, 2014
AWC, City of Tumwater, Operation Strong Cities invitation, September 30, 2014,
6 p.m.
Thurston Regional Planning Council Pre -Agenda, October 3, 2014 8:30-11am
Yelm Chamber Luncheon Forum October 14, 2014 11:30am-fpm at Prairie Hotel
Conference Room-Yelm
Invitation to Yelm Farmers Market Sunday, September 28, 11:30am at Nisqually
Springs Farm SR 507
13. Adjourn 6:20 pm.
Attest:
RA Harding ayor Z__1Lori Mossman, Deputy City Clerk
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