HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/8/2015 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyREGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Steven C. Lacy
Councilmember George Buckner
Councilmember Harry Raab
Councilmember Frank Collings
Councilmember Chuck Johnson - Excused
Councilmember Wayne Barnhart - Excused
Councilmember Sandra McCourt
Councilmember Tim Detering
EMPLOYEES INATTENDANCE
City Attorney Devin Poulson
City Clerk Dana Barnard
Finance Director Nick Gerde
Public Works Director/Engineer Greg Pezoldt
Police Chief Randy Harrison
Clerical Assistant Shawn Murison
BUDGET ISSUES
Finance Director Nick Gerde noted there will be a Budget Committee meeting on September 17, 2015
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Lacy reviewed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and 2015 City of East Wenatchee Local
846-W Pay Scale - Appendix A, between the City of East Wenatchee and The Washington State Council
of County and City Employees, AFSCME, Council 2, Local 846-W, noting the creation of a Probation
Counselor position, modifying duties and responsibilities of the Building Permit Technician, and
negotiating wages for the positions, effective as of September 1, 2015.
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Raab, to
approve the MOA, and amend the schedule as presented. The motion carried, 5-0.
Mayor Lacy noted that Commissioner Stanton has ordered an appraisal on the Douglas County Area One
facility located on 3rd Street, and said he would contact us with a number when available. He indicated
the appraisal could take 6-8 weeks.
DEPARTMENT REPORT(S)
Public Works Director Greg Pezoldt reviewed the 2015 Construction Projects Status Report for
September. He noted that Executive Director Jeff Wilkens, Chelan Douglas Transportation Council, will
assist City Staff with a presentation to City Officials prior to any decision made for the Valley Mall
Parkway/9d' Street NE signal Project.
CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
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 Raab, second by Councilmember Detering, to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried, 5-0.
1. Consideration of Minutes — Regular Session, August 25, 2015
2. Consideration of Payables
i. 2015 Payables — As of this date, September 8, 2015, Council does
approve check numbers 44143 through 44196 in the total amount of
$79,664.71.
ACTION ITEMS)
15-09-01 Commercial Lease for lease of 88 9 h St.
Presented by: Steven C. Lacy, Mayor
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by
Councilmember Buckner, to authorize the City to waive the Seller's obligation to remove
all tenants before closing. The motion carried, 5-0.
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Buckner, second by
Councilmember Collings, to authorize the Mayor to execute the Lease Agreement. The
motion carried, 5-0.
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Mr. Pezoldt asked to remove Item No. 15-09-02 from the Agenda due to pending
negotiations.
15-09-03 Valley Mall Parkway Consultant Agreement Supplement 1.
Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by
Councilmember McCourt, to authorize the Mayor to execute a Contract with RH2
Engineers not to exceed $198,873.08 for the construction engineering and inspection of
the Valley Mall Parkway Preservation Project. The motion carried, 5-0.
15-09-04 Recommendation to award the bid for the Valley Mall Parkway Preservation Project.
Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Collings, second by
Councilmember Detering, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Contract with Central
Washington Asphalt for the construction of the Valley Mall Parkway Preservation Project
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in the amount of $912,539.80. The motion carried, 5-0.
15-09-05 French Avenue Consultant Agreement — Construction Engineering Phase.
Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by
Councilmember Collings, to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with RH2
Engineers not to exceed $23,428.32 for the construction engineering and inspection of the
French Avenue Project. The motion carried, 5-0.
15-09-06 A recommendation to award the bid for the French Avenue Improvements Project.
Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by
Councilmember Collings, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Contract with Hurst
Construction for the construction of the French Avenue Project in the amount of
$537,021.37. The motion carried, 5-0.
COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Mayor Lacy said there is a possibility of funding for the Highline Drive Project. However, a final
decision has not been made. He said we are following guidelines, and he will inform Council if the award
actually occurs.
Mayor Lacy noted that we received a letter from the Department of Ecology (DOE) confirming funding
for the Valley Mall Parkway Parking Lot Project in the amount of $405,000.
The following reports/minutes were submitted in writim prior to the City Council meeting
Mayor Lacy — Minutes from the Chelan -Douglas Transportation Council meeting held on August
13, 2015.
Tom Wachholder — Greater East Wenatchee Stormwater Utility (GEWSWU) Capital Project Fee
Contribution List, dated August 24, 2015.
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