HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/9/2015 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyREGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
MAYOR PROTEMPORE WAYNE BARNHART, PRESIDING
JUNE 9, 2015
6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tempore Wayne Barnhart
Councilmember George Buckner
Councilmember Frank Collings
Councilmember Harry Raab
Councilmember Tim Detering
Councilmember Sandra McCourt
Councilmember Chuck Johnson
EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE
Police Chief Randy Harrison
City Clerk Dana Barnard
Community Development Director Lori Barnett
City Attorney Devin Poulson
Finance Director Nick Gerde
Public Works Director/Engineer Greg Pezoldt
Executive Secretary/Accounting Assistant Teresa Allen
QClerical Assistant Shawn Murison
DEPARTMENT REPORT(S)
Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director, gave a report on the Baker Avenue and Highline Drive projects,
noting the City's cost of the projects, funding strategies for Highline and how it would impact the Baker
Avenue Project, and timing to complete the projects. He asked Council for direction on which project
they felt was the higher priority for completion.
Following discussion related to Mr. Pezoldt's report, Council agreed by consensus to have Mr. Pezoldt
work with an Engineer and Finance Director Nick Gerde to put together a plan to complete both projects
and bring it back for approval of the Council.
MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Pro tempore Barnhart noted that Mayor Lacy is not able to attend the Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce Banquet and asked if a Councilmember would be willing to attend the event. Councilmember
Detering said he would attend the Banquet being held on June 19, 2015.
BUDGET ISSUES
Nick Gerde, Finance Director, reviewed the minutes from the May 21, 2015 Budget Committee meeting
in which they discussed the Gateway Project and made a decision to come up with a plan for the entire
property rather than just the service station area, projects within and around the City Hall campus, and a
budget amendment ordinance.
Mr. Gerde said he would like to add to the discussion regarding the Highline and Baker Avenue noting
that there are several choices the Council can consider to complete both projects. In order to enable a
logical financial evaluation, both projects need to be evaluated in terms of when they start and finish, and
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determination of costs incurred over the project life.
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 Johnson, second by Councilmember Collings,
to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried, 7-0.
1. Consideration of Minutes — Regular Session, May 26, 2015
2. Consideration of Payables
i. 2015 Pa, a� — As of this date, June 9, 2015, Council does approve
check numbers 43521 thru 43567 in the total amount of $62,206.74.
No payables checks were voided.
ORDINANCE(S)
15-06-01 First reading of an Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington amending
Ordinance Number 2014-15 which set the City of East Wenatchee 2015 Budget.
Presented by: Nick Gerde, Finance Director
Mayor Pro tempore Barnhart elevated the Ordinance to a second reading, without
objection.
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by
Councilmember McCourt, to approve Ordinance No. 2015-15 amending Ordinance No.
2014-15 which set the East Wenatchee 2015 budget. The motion carried, 7-0.
Ordinance No. 2015-15
An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington, amending Ordinance
Number 2014-15 which set the City of East Wenatchee 2015 Budget.
15-06-02 First reading of Ordinance No. 2015-16 of the City of East Wenatchee lowering the
penalty for consuming alcohol in public from a misdemeanor to an infraction by
amending section 9.04.030 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code.
Presented by: Devin Poulson, City Attorney
Mayor Pro tempore Barnhart elevated the Ordinance to a second reading, without
objection.
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by
Councilmember Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2015-16 lowering the penalty for
consuming alcohol in public from a misdemeanor to an infraction by amending
section 9.04.030 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. The motion carried, 5-2.
(McCourt, Raab)
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Ordinance No. 2015-16
Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee lowering the penalty for consuming
alcohol in public from a misdemeanor to an infraction by amending section 9.04.030
of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code.
ACTION ITEMS)
15-06-04 Approval of a Beer Garden Agreement with Clearwater Steakhouse and Saloon allowing
them to use part of the City's right-of-way.
Presented by: Devin Poulson, City Attorney
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by
Councilmember Collings, authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement allowing the
Clearwater Steakhouse and Saloon to use part of the City's right-of-way during the
Parkway Pile -Up event. The motion carried, 6-0.
City Attorney Poulson said he has an unscheduled item relating to the City website. He
said there has been hesitation by citizens to use the City's website to input personal
information, as the website does not have a security certificate. He noted that the City's
Website provider could purchase the security certificate and integrate it into the City's
Website for a cost of $1,000. He said an agreement for this service would be included on
the next Council agenda.
RESOLUTION(S)
15-06-03 A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington adopting a Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program for 2016-2021.
Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director.
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Collings, second by
Councilmember Buckner, adopting the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program
for 2016-2021. The motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Johnson said he appreciates what Councilmember Barnhart brought up at the last
meeting regarding some of the structures, equipment, and the area on the north side of the City Hall
campus. He said he would like to see more effort put into making the front of City Hall more beautiful
with a nice lawn, flowers, etc.
Councilmember Detering said since our job is to set the strategic direction of the City he would like
Council to consider having another retreat or meeting in the fall to discuss considering a cohesive
annexation policy regarding what type of criteria we need to look at, review the homeless and indigent
problems we have been having, and business recruitment.
The followinz reports/minutes were submitted in writing prior to the City Council meeting
• Councilmember McCourt — Minutes from the Housing Authority of Chelan County & the City of
Wenatchee meeting held on April 23, 2015.
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ADJOURNMENT 7:30 p.m.
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