HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/22/2017 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Tim Detering, Mayor Pro-temRegular Session of the City Council
East Wenatchee City Hall
271 9th St. NE, East Wenatchee, WA
August 22, 2017
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Mayor Pro Tern Detering.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Steven C. Lacy - Excused
Councilmember Tim Detering
Councilmember Sandra McCourt - Excused
Councilmember Wayne Barnhart
Councilmember John Sterk
Councilmember Harry Raab
Councilmember Chuck Johnson - Excused
Councilmember Jerrilea Crawford
EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE
Lori Barnett, Community Development Director
Nick Gerde, Finance Director
Greg Pezoldt, City Engineer
Teresa Allen, HR Generalist
Randy Harrison, Police Chief
Leeon Leyde, Patrolman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Steele, Representative, 12th Legislative District addressed the Council. He
indicated he was visiting cities to hear from local councils regarding state and local
issues of significance. He explained that he sits on the Capital Budget Committee,
the Education Committee, and the Technology and Economic Development
Committee. He asked if the Council had any specific issues they wanted the
Legislature to address in the coming session. Councilmember Barnhart requested
that the state refund the Public Works Trust Fund. Mr. Steele mentioned that funding
was included in the Capital Budget which was anticipated to be passed in December
or January. There was a discussion of the Hirst Decision. Mr. Steele explained that
the State Supreme Court decided that counties could no longer rely on the
Department of Ecology to determine whether there was adequate water for
developments using exempt wells. It puts a greater burden on counties and the
legislature is looking at ways to fix that issue.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Pro Tern Detering announced that Patrolman Leeon Leyde was receiving a
Certificate of Recognition for completing 5 years of dedicated public service to the
City of East Wenatchee. Patrolman Leyde was present to receive his certificate.
City of East Wenatchee Council Minutes
August 22, 2017
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
• Greg Pezoldt, City Engineer — Construction Status Report. Mr. Pezoldt reviewed
the status of the street improvement projects. He explained that the new
roundabout on Highline Drive at Simon Street was open and seemed to be
functioning well. He mentioned that a problem came up on N. Baker with regards
to rocks during excavation which will result in a change order of over $100,000.
• Nick Gerde, Finance Director — distributed copies of the minutes from the August
17, 2017 Council Workshop and briefly outlined the major discussion points.
• Lori Barnett, Community Development Director, explained that the Port of
Douglas County is having a meeting regarding the North End Study to review
work completed on a cost benefit analysis and infrastructure planning on August
30, 2017. It was recommended that an advertisement of the meeting be put in
the paper in case there was a quorum of members in attendance.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Pro Tern Detering announced that Officer Bill Redfield is retiring and there will
be a party at City Hall on September 7, 2017 at 3:00 PM. He also mentioned that
there is a position open on the Wenatchee Valley Chamber Board. If any of the
Councilmembers are interested, they should contact Shiloh Shauer at the Chamber.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Items listed below were distributed to Councilmember's in advance for study and
were enacted in one motion:
• Minutes of the August 8, 2017 Joint Public Hearing and Regular Council Meeting.
2017 Payables. As of this date, August 22, 2017, Council does approve check
umbers 48525 thru 48618 in the total amount of $117,852.97. Payables check
48475 was voided.
2017 June Payroll. As of this date, August 22, 2017, Council does approve check
numbers 48352 thru 48363, 48428 thru 45429, 48432 thru 48443, 48513 thru
48524 and direct deposits on July 17 and July 26 in the total amount
$386,739.46. No payroll checks were voided.
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart to approve the
Consent Calendar, second by Councilmember Raab. The motion carried 5-0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
There was a discussion regarding the e-mail from Hugo Galvan regarding Lee
School. Council requested that staff respond to Mr. Galvan directing him to contact
the School District regarding his concerns.
ADJOURNMENT — 6:52 PM
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