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East Wenatchee City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
East Wenatchee City Hall
271 9th Street NE
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Minutes
In attendance: Staff in attendance:
Mayor Steven Lacy Devin Poulson, City Attorney
Councilmember John Sterk Lori Barnett, Community Development Director
Councilmember Harry Raab Tom Wachholder, Project Development Manager
Councilmember Chuck Johnson Josh DeLay, Finance Director
Councilmember Jerrilea Crawford Randy Harrison, Police Chief
Councilmember Shayne Magdoff Maria Holman, City Clerk
Councilmember Timothy Detering
6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance.
a. Motion to excuse Councilmember Detering by Councilmember Sterk.
Councilmember Crawford seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0).
i. Councilmember Detering joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
b. Motion to excuse Councilmember Hepner by Councilmember Crawford.
Councilmember Magdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0).
2. Consent Items:
Motion to approve agenda, vouchers, and minutes from previous meetings.
a. 04/04/2019 The Shy-Ann Band, Classy Chassis Parade and Car Show, Music
Engagement Contract, $700.00.
b. 04/10/2019, Checks: 51840-51843; 51857-51934, and Voided Check: 51691 in the
amount of $328,318.42.
c. 03/28/2019 Council Workshop Minutes.
d. 04/02/2019 Council Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Councilmember Crawford to approve consent items. Councilmember
Magdoff seconded the motion. Motion Carried (5-0).
3. Citizen Requests/Comments. None.
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4. Presentations.
a. Deborah Moore 401 19th Street NE, #2, East Wenatchee, WA and the “New Public
Library Building Supporters” spoke to Council in support of a new library in East
Wenatchee. Two Letters were read and presented to the Mayor during Council in
support of a new library.
Additional speakers in support of a new public Library: Callum McNeill, 340
Woodridge Ave, East Wenatchee; Mary Lou Johnson, 401 19th Street #6, East
Wenatchee, WA; Angela Morris, Director of the NC Regional Library Public Services.
Comments provided by Councilmember Johnson and Mayor Lacy in support of a new
library.
b. Executive Director Keni Sturgeon of the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural
Center presented a 2019 first-quarter report to Council.
Positive comments on the presentation and what the Museum has accomplished
provided by Mayor Lacy, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Crawford.
c. Events Director / PIO Trina Elmes provided Council with a report of the 2019 Easter
Egg Hunt Community Event. Volunteer help was acknowledged with credit provided
to the Eastmont Highschool Key Club, and the Brave Warrior Project.
Positive comments provided by Councilmember Crawford and Mayor Lacy.
5. Department Report.
a. Finance Director Josh DeLay provided a Finance Department Report.
Comments provided by Councilmember Crawford and Councilmember Johnson.
b. Project Development Manager Tom Wachholder provided a Public Works
Department Report of Public Works activities through April 2019.
Comments provided by Councilmember Detering, Councilmember Johnson, and
Mayor Lacy.
6. Mayor’s Report.
a. Mayor Lacy reported that the City of East Wenatchee has ended its contract with
KeyMethods. Ike Laswell, Information Systems Director will also be taking over the
East Wenatchee Municipal Court IT Services.
b. Mayor Lacy announced the 2019 Well City Certificates for Staff that participate in
the City of East Wenatchee Wellness Committee.
Comments provided by Councilmember Johnson, and Finance Director Josh DeLay.
c. Mayor shared that the Loaned Executive Management Assistance Program (LEMAP)
assessment by the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs started today.
Mayor intends to employ the recommendations provided to help improve internal
processes.
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7. Action Items.
a. First reading of Ordinance 2019-08, An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee,
adopting the City of East Wenatchee Capital Facilities Plan 2019-2024 as part of the
2019 annual comprehensive plan review and update process for the Greater East
Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the requirements of the
Growth Management Act; repealing ordinance 2010-08; and setting an effective
date.
Lori Barnett, Community Development Director spoke regarding the Ordinance.
Planning Commission held a Public Meeting February 26, 2019, and recommended
approval by Council.
No action was taken by the Council.
b. Resolution 2019-05, A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington
amending Manual of Personnel Policies and Procedures by amending Resolution
2017-08 and by amending Resolution 2018-16 presented by Mayor Lacy and Devin
Poulson, City Attorney.
Comments provided by Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Magdoff.
Motion by Councilmember Johnson to approve Resolution 2019-05 as presented
amending Manual of Personnel Policies. Councilmember Magdoff seconded the
motion. Motion carried (6-0).
c. Resolution 2019-06, A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee declaring certain
property owned by the City as surplus to the needs of the City presented by Tom
Wachholder, Project Development Manager.
Motion by Councilmember Raab to approve Resolution 2019-06 as presented
declaring certain property owned by the City as surplus. Councilmember Detering
seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0).
d. 2019 Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Fuel Tax Agreement for Complete
Streets Award presented by Tom Wachholder, Project Development Manager.
Comments provided by Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Crawford.
Motion by Councilmember Detering to authorize the Mayor to execute TIB Fuel
Tax Agreement and accept the $400,000 Complete Streets Award as presented.
Councilmember Sterk seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0).
8. Council Reports & Announcements.
a. Councilmember Crawford reported on the RiverCom Board, they approved for a
ballot measure renewal of the 1/10 of 1% sales tax and will most likely be on the
ballot.
b. Mayor Lacy announced the Misawa Welcome Reception on May 1, 2019, at the
Wenatchee City Hall at 3:00 p.m., and he invited Councilmembers to attend. Mayor