09/10/1997 Minutes
CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10,1997
1. Mayor Pro-Tern Martha Parsons opened the meeting at 7 :30 pm. All present
joined in the flag salute.
Members present: Don Miller, Martha Parsons, Velma Curry, Amos Lawton, and
Adam Rivas. Mayor Wolfwas absent due to an injury.
Guests: Myranda Smith, Nisqually Valley News.
2. Agenda Approval.
97-155 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
THE. AGENDA AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
3. Minutes.
97-156 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY APPROVING
THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 1997 AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
4. V oucher Approval.
97-157 MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON
APPROVING PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 6866-6933, TOTALING $107,601.24.
CARRIED.
5. Payroll Approval.
97-158 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING
PAYMENT OF THE FINAL AUGUST 1997'PAYROLL, CHECKS 767-854
TOTALING $93,668.79. CARRIED.
6. Public Comment - None
7. Old Business:
a. Ordinance 603 - Staffwas directed at the August 27 meeting to prepare
this ordinance based on resolutions approved at that meeting.
97-159 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
ORDINANCE 603 PROVIDING TAP-IN RESTRICTIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN,
WETLAND, PRIME AGRICULTURE AND IMPORTANT FARMLAND
PROPERTIES. CARRIED.
b. 1998 Budget Work Session Dates. Council consensus was that budget work
sessions shall be scheduled for each Tuesday in October at 4:15 pm.
8. New Business: None
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9. Executive Session. Mayor Pro-Tern Parsons announced that Cou~cil would be
going to Executive Session for approximately 20 minutes to discuss the acquisition
of real estate. The regular meeting was closed at 7:39 pm.
Mayor Pro-Tern Parsons reopened the meeting at 7:53 pm.
97-160 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY THAT STAFF
NOT PROCEED WITH ANY FURTHER NE GO TIA TIONS ON THIS MATTER.
CARRIED.
10. Reports:
a. Library - A written report was provided. Librarian Kristen Blalack spoke of
the successful summer reading program.
b. Police - Chief Dunnam provided background information on the Integrated
Emergency Management Course and a multi-jurisdictional application based on an
earthquake scenario. The course would require a one week commitment for three
individuals, a cost of $75 per person for meals, and a deposit equivalent to the cost
of air fare that would be refunded when the course, is completed. Written
information was provided.
161-170 NOT USED
97-171 MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY ADAM RIVAS
AUTHORIZING CHIEF DUNNAM TO PROCEED WITH AN APPLICATION
TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL COURSE. CARRIED.
Chief Dunnam announced that Officer Matt Rompa was on administrative leave '
due to a medical problem.
, c. Public Works - Councilmember Miller reviewed the items on the written
report. Ken Garmann advised that he will be ready to present the Yelm Creek
Plan at the 9/24/97 meeting.
Staff and council discussed possible ways to maintain the bench donated in memory
of Nate Henderson. The bench has been damaged by vandals. Possibilities
included changing to a more substantial bench, or moving the' bench to a location in
a more secure area. Council would also like to see a plate identifying the bench as
a memorial in remembrance of Nate Henderson. Staffwill contact Mrs. Henderson.
Shelly Badger added that additional contacts with people in the LID areas have
been made and the matter will be scheduled for the 9/24 meeting.
d. Mayor's Report - none
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importance of high speed rail for freight movement. Competition from other ports
has brought the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle together with a more regional view.
f. Financial Report - Agnes Bennick reviewed the written Augusfend of the month
financial report. Most Councilmembers felt the smaller overview version would
meet their needs.
g. Park Use Request
97-172 MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING
THE EAGLE'S PARK USE REQUEST FOR OKTOBERFEST TO BE HELD
OCTOBER 2-6. CARRIED.
11. Correspondence was reviewed including a letter from Katmai Transport requesting
support in stopping planned FCC phone charges to 800 and 888 numbers. Staff
explained that contact had been made with Katmai suggesting contact with state
and US representatives.
12. Adjourn: 8:27 p.m.
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Martha M. Parsons, Mayor Pro-Tern
Authenticated
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Agn~ P. Bennick, City Clerk-Treasurer
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