06-28-06 MINUTES
YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2006 MINUTES
Mayor Harding administered the Oath of Office to John G. Thompson to fill Position No. 6.
Call to Order
. Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
1.
Roll Call
. Present: Don Miller, Joe Baker, Bob Isom, Mike McGowan, Pat
2.
Fetterly and John Thompson.
Agenda Approval
3.
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MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Special Presentations
– Certificate of Recognition. Beth Stonecypher was
4.
unavailable to receive her recognition.
Public Comment
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5.
Diane Oberquell, Thurston County Commissioner, was present with two
representatives of the Thurston County Fair to invite the Mayor, Council and
community members to “Duck In” to the Thurston County Fair, August 2-6,
2006. She challenged Mayor Harding to compete against other elected
officials on Aug 2, by presenting him with a rubber ducky to be used in the
competition. Other special events include; One buck (and a non perishable
food item donation) Wednesday and the rededication of the Heritage Hall.
Gail Cane, Snowcap Lane, referenced an article in Reuters regarding
President George W. Bush’s executive order to limit government from taking
private property through eminent domain for other’s private profit. She also
expressed concerns that Yelm is experiencing the trend noted in Reuters that
Hong Kong casinos are investing in small town development.
Bob Isom addressed her first concern on eminent domain stating that the
Washington State Constitution is tighter prohibiting what has occurred
elsewhere.
Consent Agenda
6.
a. Minutes
1) Regular Meeting, June 14, 2006
b. Payable: Checks 28392-28417+28501, totaling $236,499.78
1) Manual checks 28392-28416, totaling $1,150.00
2) Claims Checks 28417-28483+28501, totaling $235,349.78
c. Payroll: Preliminary June 2006
d. Park Use Request
Boos/Reynolds Wedding, Saturday, September 23, 2006, Noon-7:00 pm, 75#,
25-40 vehicle parking agreement signed.
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MOTION BY PAT FETTERLEY, SECONDED BY MIKE MCGOWAN
APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
DRAFT Yelm City Council Minutes Page 1 of 3
clerk/city council/2006/6-26-06
Minutes Approved: 7/12/06
Public Hearing(s
) – None scheduled
7.
New Business -
Final PlatCountry Vista, SUB-05-0096-YL, Tami Merriman
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reported that Landshapes completed the 16 lot subdivision at Mt. View CT
S.E. They have met the conditions of the preliminary approval and
recommends approval of the final plat.
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MOTION BY BOB ISOM, SECONDED BY PAT FETTERLY APPROVING
COUNTRY VISTA FINAL PLAT, SUB 05-0096-YL. CARRIED.
Mayor and Council Reports and Initiatives and Board/Commission
10.
Business
Councilmember Miller
attended a 7 a.m. Rail Transportation Committee
a.
where he continues to promote interest in rail service through Yelm.
Attended Fire District meeting, deferred comments to Mayor Harding and Pat
Fetterly who also attended.
Council member Isom
was invited and attended Thurston County Chamber
of Commerce Legislative Committee meeting to discuss with Lacey, Olympia
and Tumwater the three main issues facing all of the county; infrastructure,
transportation and water. Feels that what is happening in Yelm is being
recognized as an important component for issues to present with the other
cities as a united front to the State Legislature.
He read the email invitation for the record from Steve Klein for J.Z. Knight 3-
day Fabulous Wealth Retreat inviting “.. city’s leaders to learn about,
experience and report to the greater Yelm community and our neighbors on
RSE” …desire to build bridges of understanding with the area we call home:
Yelm.” In addition to pointing out that all members could not attend because of
procedural quorum issues he felt that a City Council meeting is the
appropriate place for citizens and groups to meet with the Council. Promotion
of the school by Council is not appropriate. Mike McGowan responded that it
could in fact be interpreted as an olive branch extended to build bridges of
understanding. Mayor Harding declined the invitation in a response back to
Mr. Klein.
Councilmember Fetterly
reported that along with Mayor Harding and
Councilmember Miller, she attended the Fire District meeting. The district
recommends collecting a higher impact fee possibly based on square footage.
Council should expect an official report from the district.
Attended Nisqually River Council meeting and reported that the Mt. Rainier
Visitors Center at Paradise will reopen in 2008. Also reported that Miles, Sand
and Gravel was awarded the contract. Attended NRC fundraiser.
b. Mayor’s Report
Mayor Harding
attended entrance audit to review the scope of work for City
of Yelm audit.
Attended Fire District meeting reporting that the Fire District employed a
consultant to offer recommendations to improve efficiency. Shelly Badger has
requested a copy of the report to review how these recommendations affect
the City of Yelm.
DRAFT Yelm City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3
clerk/city council/2006/6-26-06
Minutes Approved: 7/12/06
Reported that the Two Percent Committee awarded funding to Yelm
Community Services, Nisqually River Council and Yelm Police Department for
digital recording equipment.
Mayor Harding reminded Council that the study session was scheduled for
June 29 at 5:00 pm at the Public Works Facility.
Executive Session
– None scheduled
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12. Correspondence was available. Mayor Harding pointed out the Department of
Transportation notification of the SR 510 night time paving job between
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Lacey’s Sitka Street and Yelm’s 93 Ave will affect night time traffic.
Adjourn
: 8:05 p.m.
13.
_______________________________________
Ronald W. Harding, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Agnes Bennick, City Clerk
DRAFT Yelm City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3
clerk/city council/2006/6-26-06
Minutes Approved: 7/12/06