09-11-2017YELM CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
206 MCKENZIE AVE.
YELM, WA
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. Present: Councilmember's: Tad Stillwell, Joe DePinto, Tracey Wood, Russ Hendrickson,
Jennifer Littlefield and Molly Carmody arrived at 5:16. Absent: EJ Curry.
Staff and citizens present: Public Works Director Chad Bedlington, and City Clerk/HR Lori
Mossman. City Administrator Michael Grayum arrived at 5:30. Finance Director Joe Wolfe
arrived at 5:45 pm.
Principal Angie Sanchez and Project Manager Sergey Tarasov from FCS Consulting Group gave
a presentation on water, sewer rates and Sewer System Development charges. They discussed
operating and maintenance costs, capital costs, existing debt obligation, growth rate
projections, financial policies and targets to meet the needs of Yelm. They presented
information and rate studies that would allow for capital improvements in each utility. They
also provided information for the council to decide the level of services and debt obligations
versus rate increases and the future needs for upgraded facilities and employees to operate
these facilities. The Council discussed different scenarios for utilities. Grant opportunities will
be explored to mitigate any rate increases. This discussion will keep moving forward and will
come back to Council at a future Study Session.
Councilmember Carmody would like to discuss late fees and utility bills. Mayor Foster stated
this issue will be researched by the new Finance Director and a recommendation will be
brought to council in the near future.
Adjourn 6:32 p.m.
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Attest:
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These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are
available on the city website at www.yelmwa.gov.