HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/23/2007 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes (2)CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON
REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING
JANUARY 23, 2007
6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Raab, Councilmember DeWitt, Councilmember Barnhart,
Councilmember Hendricks, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember McCourt, Councilmember
Buckner, and Mayor Lacy.
Staff Present: Dana Barnard, Linda Countryman, Lori Barnett, Bob Goodman, Teresa Allen, Joan Sims,
Brandon Mauseth, Catalina Garibay, and Devin Poulson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION
East Wenatchee Events Board (EWEB) Director, Dawn Collings, gave an update of the 2006 Wings &
Wheels Festival. She reported on the changes to the upcoming Classis Chassis parade and car show and
the 2007 Wings & Wheels Festival. She added the EWEB will be holding additional events this year
which include a Community Easter Egg Hunt, formerly presented by Fred Meyers, and the East
Wenatchee Tree Lighting Festival formerly presented by the City of East Wenatchee.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Lacy asked Council to think as to whether they would be interested in participating as a delegate
this year to Misawa, Japan. He added the deadline to submit applications is February 19, 2007.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of Minutes — Regular Session, January 9, 2006
2. Consideration of Bills
3. Approval of vouchers for the Wenatchee Valley Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a listing that has
been made available to Council.
2006 Payables
As of this date, January 23, 2007, Council does approve warrant numbers 18203 through 18283 in the
total amount of $52,284.87. Warrant number 18262 was voided.
Council does approve payroll warrant numbers 24889 through 24990 in the total amount of $252,203.78,
paid January 2, 2007, for the month of December, 2006.
CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2007
2007 Payables
As of this date, January 23, 2007, Council does approve warrant numbers 18210 through 18248 in the
total amount of $363,915.53.
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Barnhart to
approve the consent calendar as presented. The motion carried, 7-0.
ORDINANCES
07-01-02 Second reading of an ordinance amending Title 10 of the East Wenatchee Municipal
Code relating to Vehicles and Traffic and creating a new Chapter 10.56, Motorized
Foot Scooters.
Councilmember Barnhart said he had questions he would like to ask of Police Chief Harrison prior to
taking action on the ordinance.
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, second by Councilmember DeWitt to
table second reading of the ordinance to a future council meeting. The motion carried, 7-0.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM
07-01-03 A discussion and possible action regarding the purchase of a cover for the City owned
stage for use at events.
Mayor Lacy said efforts to find an available stage cover for purchase has not been successful so far and
therefore we do not have an estimated cost to give you. He said this item will be brought back for
discussion upon receiving this information. He added the cost to rent a cover for the stage runs
approximately $650.00 per event and it usually rented for two events each year.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember DeWitt thanked the Street Superintendent Bob Goodman and Police Chief Randy
Harrison and their employees for all efforts to help people after the major wind storm.
Councilmember Hendricks said he attended the Council of Governments meeting along with Sandra
McCourt. He added the City of East Wenatchee will host the next Council of Governments Meeting on
April 19, 2007.
Councilmember Buckner thanked Councilmember McCourt, Councilmember Johnson, and
Councilmember Hendricks for attending meetings for him during his absence.
Councilmember McCourt submitted minutes from the Chelan -Douglas Health District meeting held
November 20, 2006.
Councilmember Johnson submitted minutes from the Resource Conservation & Development Council
meeting held December 13, 2006.
Councilmember Hendricks submitted minutes from the Wenatchee Valley Transportation Council
meeting held December 14, 2006.
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CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2007
ADJOURNMENT — 6:50 P.M.
Dana Barnard
City Clerk
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