02/28/1996 Minutes
CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1996
Agenda Item!
Motion #
1. Mayor Kathryn Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
All present joined in the flag salute.
2 .
96-028
3 .
96-029
4.
96-030
96-031
Council present: Velma Curry, Martha Parsons, and Bob
Gallagher. Absent: Don Miller and Amos Lawton. Guests: Bill
Trull, Bill's Towing; Robert Swy and Richard Averill, B&H
Towing; Jay & Jan Tribitt; and Kristina Lord, Nisqually
Valley News. Staff: Shelly Badger I Ken Garmann and Agnes
Bennick.
Agenda
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
THE AGENDA AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
Minutes - 2/14/96
MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING THE
'-o-MRJARY 24, 1996 MINUTES AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
Payroll - February 1996
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY APPROVING
PAYMENT OF FEBRUARY 1996 PAYROLL. CARRIED.
5.
Public Hearinq (ANX165) Mayor Wolf opened the public
hearing at 7:33 pm. The time, place, and date were announced
and 'Mayor Wolf requested that conflicts, objections to
participants and/or prior information be voiced. No response
was given.
Shelly Badger explained that this annexation was before
Council six weeks ago for initial approval to proceed and that
Planning Commission approval was given at their last meeting.
The annexation is within the UGB, is contiguous and that city
services could be brought to the site. A Boundary Review Board
waiver Will be requested as the site is under ten acres.
Jay Tribitt, applicant, expressed his appreciation for the
opportunity to annex.
Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing at 7:35 pm.
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
ANNEXATION 8165 AND THE REQUEST FOR A BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD
WAIVER. CARRIED.
6 .
Towing Contract - Robert Swy and Richard Averill expressed
concern that the new towing contract was not awarded to B&H
Towing but was instead awarded to Bill's Towing.
Bill Trull indicated that B&H Towing had the contract for the
past two years and that jurisdictional problems are
encountered by the courts when an impounded vehicle is stored
outside of the city.
Following discussion Mayor Wolf explained that the~City acted
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in good f~ith and upon a staff recommendation in awarding the
contract. Contracts had been submitted to both holders of
Yelm Business Licenses as a courtesy, and that as the contract
had been awarded within established guidelines and following
staff recommendation no change would be made. However she
requested that Shelly Badger, Councilmember Parsons and Chief
Dunnam review procedures followed to determine if revisions to
the process should be considered.
7.
Public Comment/Questions - Mr. Tribitt added that normally
contract awards stand unless a protest if filed within 3 or 4
days.
8.
New Business:
a. Resolution 343 - Adopting Police Policy Procedures
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
RESOLUTION 343 ADOPTING THE YELM POLICE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
MANUAL. CARRIED.
96-032
b. Viacom Rate Increase. A letter from Viacom identified
rate increases for other than basic services.
c. Resolution 344 - Designation of Agent. This resolution
identifies the individual to represent the City in obtaining'
federal and/or emergency disaster assistance funds.
96-033 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
RESOLUTION 344 DESIGNATING SHELLY BADGER AS YELM'S AGENT IN
OBTAINING DISASTER ASSISTANCE. CARRIED.
9. New Business:
a. Ordinance 573 - Provides an description of the powers and
duties of the chief of police and changes all current
references to town marshall/marshall to police chief.
96-034 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY ADOPTING
ORDINANCE 573 DESCRIBING THE POWER AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AND UPDATING YELM MUNICIPAL CODE WORDING.
10. Reports:
a. Planning - Public Hearings have been scheduled for the
Sign Code and Draft Development Ordinance.
b. Library - no report
c. Council Liaison Reports
1) City Hall Councilmember Parsons reported on the
receipting system, end of month closeout and replacement
equipment. Agnes Colombo was asked to check into use of a
timer instead of a replacement thermostat.
2) Court Shelly Badger reported that computer input
continues.
Shelly Badger reported that the contract for tJCBO Senior
Housing Apartment Project was ready to sign and requested a
Council motion.
96-035 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE C.D.B.G. CONTRACT FOR THE UCBO'S SENIOR
HOUSING PROJECT. CARRIED.
3) Public Works - Ken Garmann reported on Flood Damage
estimated at $36,654. A FEMA representatives will be at city
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'hall tomorrow to view damage and collect paperwork. Projects
unqerway include Berry Valley Estates and Prairie Vista. '
96-036
An application is being submitted fora TRPC Enhancement Grant
application. Council approval was requested to approve funds
to cover the balance of the match and allow him to continue
the grant process while he works on obtaining the additional
private funding.
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
KEN GARMANN'S REQUEST TO PROCEED WITH THE TRPC GRANT
APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO MAKEUP THE PRIVATE
MATCH FUND DIFFERENCE. CARRIED.
4) Police - Shelly Badger reported that the Thurston County
. Emergency Operations Center had complemented the Police
Department for the smooth operations during the flood.
4) Water Reuse Shelly Badger reported that she put
together grant/loan applications for the State Centennial
Clean Water Fund and Stat~ Revolving Fund for startup money
for the project. This would in effect begin a phasing process
with the treatment plant being Phase I.
d. Financial - Councilmember Gallagher reported that staff
. is still learning the new receipting system and that January
is being closed out.
e. Mayor - Mayor Wolf ihanked Councilmembers Parsons and
Curry,' and Shelly Badger for covering meetings during her
absence. Councilmember Parsons attended the FFA Award
Meeting, Officer Esslinger's Graduation, Mayor's Forum and
Capital Budget Meeting in Mayor Wolf's absence. Councilmember
Curry was thanked for attending the Governor's Heart Month
proclamation ceremony.
Mayor Wolf reque~ted that a letter be preparyd and sent to the
Fire Department and Nisqually Valley News' expressing our
appreciation to the volunteers who responded during the recent ~
flooding situation and give who give up their time-to respond
to fires within this community.
Meetings attended by Mayor Wolf included a Prairie Elementary
School Brownie Troop, EDC, Judy Wilson, and staff.
f. Council - Councilmember Curry reported on attending the
Parks Advisory Board and Senior Center Board meetings.
11. Correspondence was reviewed
12. Meeting adjourned at 8:5~'pm.
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Ka hryn M. W~lf, ayor
Attest:
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A.,hes P. Bennick, City Clerk
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