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Home My WebLink About8/23/2016 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyC? REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING AUGUST 23, 2016 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor Steven C. Lacy Councilmember George Buckner Councilmember Harry Raab Councilmember John Sterk Councilmember Chuck Johnson - Excused Councilmember Wayne Barnhart - Excused Councilmember Sandra McCourt - Excused Councilmember Tim Detering EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE Assistant Police Chief Dan Reierson City Clerk Dana Barnard City Attorney Devin Poulson Community Development Director Lori Barnett Finance Director Nick Gerde Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Pezoldt Clerical Assistant Shawn Murison DEPARTMENT REPORT(S) 0 Finance Director Nick Gerde reviewed the Financial Report for the month of July 2016, and seven months ending. BUDGET ISSUES) Finance Director Nick Gerde distributed an Agenda Packet for the Budget Committee meeting being held on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Gerde noted that this meeting is the official kickoff for the Budget Committee to connect to the annual budget process for the 2017 Financial Budget. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) Tree Removal Reimbursement — Barbara Monroe Mayor Lacy stated that property owner Barbara Monroe, adjacent to City Hall, has requested reimbursement for having a tree removed that turned out to be on City property. The City has done some additional tree removal in order to correct a problem with the deterioration of the fence, and to stop vehicle damage from falling pitch. Mrs. Monroe submitted a copy of the bill to the City in the amount of $2,700. Mayor Lacy suggested the City reimburse her for that amount, and noted that it would take an expenditure of funds, and a motion. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Buckner, second by Councilmember Raab, to approve the tree removal reimbursement to Barbara Monroe in the amount of $2,700. The motion carried, 4-0. Mayor Lacy noted an email he received from Ted Blaszak, a member of the Tekoa City Council, and President of the Tekoa Trail and Trestle Association, asking the City to pass a resolution in support of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. He added that this would be brought to the next meeting in order for Council to review the letter of request and attachments. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 23, 2016 q Mayor Lacy said he continues to participate with the "Our Valley What's Next" Think Tank group. He said they have discussed the possible desire for more higher education facilities, as well as several other issues. The idea is to come up with some game changers that the group would recommend and support in the community. He said he will keep Council informed. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed below were distributed to Councilmember's in advance for study and were enacted in one motion. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Sterk, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried, 4-0. 1. Consideration of Minutes — Joint Meeting, and Regular Session, August 9, 2016 2. Consideration of Payables and Payroll i. 2016 Pa,, a� — As of this date, August 23, 2016, Council does approve check numbers 46393, 46407, 46409, and 46427 through 46459 in the total amount of $234,883.28. No payables checks were voided. ii. 2016 July Payroll — As of this date, August 23, 2016, Council does approve check numbers 46226 through 46243, 46293, 46294, 46297 through 46315, 46394 through 46406, 46408, and direct deposits of $60,678.80 and $58,895.02 in the total amount of $404,154.05. No payroll checks were voided. ACTION ITEM(S) Q16-09-01 A recommendation to award the bid for the 2016 Stormwater Small Works Improvement Project. Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Raab, second by Councilmember Detering, to authorize Mayor Lacy to sign a Contract with J & K Earthworks for the construction of the small stormwater improvement projects in the amount of $128,560 contingent upon the Greater East Wenatchee Storm Water Utility's (GEWSWU) approval of the additional funds request. The motion carried, 4-0. 16-09-02 A recommendation to award the bid for the FY 2017 Arterial Preservation Project. Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Sterk, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Contract with Central Washington Asphalt for the construction of the 2016 Overlay Program in the amount of $771,395.00 contingent on the approval of the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Engineer. The motion carried, 4-0. COUNCIL REPORT(S) Councilmember Detering gave a brief report on his trip to Misawa. He said there was an excellent delegation this year, and he had a wonderful time. The Delegation spent two full days touring in Tokyo, where they got to know each other as a group, and visit wonderful sites before going to Misawa where the Delegation experienced their first Typhoon. Councilmember Detering added that Mayor Taneichi will be CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 23, 2016 '1 leading the Delegation coming for Wings & Wheels this year. Councilmember Raab said Link will be taking all advertising off the buses, as they prefer to have their own designs on the buses. Lisa Parks, Port of Douglas County, asked what the next steps were regarding the minimum density issue. Mayor Lacy said that question would need to be addressed by Community Development Director Lori Barnett who is working with the County on trying to develop an alternative approach, or maybe the same approach. However, there is nothing on the agenda tonight regarding the issue. The following reports/minutes were submitted in writing prior to the City Council meeting. • Councilmember Sterk - Minutes from the Chelan -Douglas Health District Board of Health meeting held on July 18, 2016. • Councilmember Johnson - Minutes from the Douglas County Solid Waste Council meeting, and the Douglas County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting held on August 4, 2016. ADDITIONAL ITEMS) Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest - Letter regarding growth and change in our communities and the lives of Goodwill participants. ADJOURNMENT 6:55 p.m. C. Lei Cy .may-�,le�r� /Vt ors