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Home My WebLink About7/20/1998 - City Council - City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED MAYOR DAWN COLLINGS PRESIDING JULY 20, 1998 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Nash, Councilmember Mikow, Councilmember Lacy, Councilmember Carson, Councilmember Buckner, Councilmember Hendricks, Mayor Collings. Councilmember Aiken excused. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Lacy, second by Councilmember Mikow to excuse Councilmember Aiken from this Council meeting. The motion carried, 5-1. (Hendricks) Staff Present: Bob Goodman, Stuart Campbell, Randy Harrison, Dana Barnard, Linda Countryman, Nick Wiltz, Darin Bender, Bruce Nash, Marcia Redick, Nancy Lynn, Chuck Zimmerman. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I1x 01 AK Street Department Street Superintendent Goodman said a request has been made to the City to vacate ten feet of property between Adams Street and Valley Mall Parkway. Mr. Goodman said the new property owner would like to build on this portion of land. Council agreed by consensus to not vacate the property. Administrative Services City Treasurer Countryman gave an update of revenues and expenditures for the second quarter. She added, the Street Loan has been paid in full. Planning and Community Development Planning Director Campbell said the final plat for Phase 1 of the Golden East Subdivision was ready for approval. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Hendricks, second by Councilmember Buckner to approve the final plat for approval of Phase I of the Golden East Subdivision. The motion carried, 6-0. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Hendricks, second by Councilmember Nash to approve the consent calendar as presented removing the Consideration of Bills for further discussion. The motion carried, 6-0. 1. Consideration of minutes -- Regular Session, July 6, 1998 CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1998 Councilmember Hendricks said he does not support the one hundred percent pay sick leave for retired City Clerk/Treasurer Oestreich. He said his understanding of the policy was that it was paid at twenty- five percent. Mayor Collings said the when Council accepted Ms. Oestreich's resignation at the May 4 Council meeting it included terminal sick leave. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Mikow, second by Councilmember Buckner to approve the Consideration of Bills as presented. The motion carried, 4-2. (Hendricks, Nash) 2. Consideration of Bills -- 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. As of this date, July 20, 1998, Council does approve warrant numbers 8230 through 8272 in the total amount of $45,795.55. Council does approve Central Stores and Stamp Fund transfers in the total amount of $769.99. Council does approve warrant numbers 15703 through 15774, and 980056, in the total amount of $114,270.06, paid July 2, 1998, for the month of June 1998. RESOLUTION 98-07-11 A Resolution establishing the East Wenatchee Six Year Transportation Plan ' Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Lacy, second by Councilmember Hendricks to adopt the resolution establishing the East Wenatchee Six Year Transportation Plan. The motion carried, 6-0. Mayor Collings read the resolution title. RESOLUTION NO. 98-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON ADOPTING A SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND DIRECTING THE SAME TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD. 98-07-03 First reading of an ordinance adopting the 1998 City of East Wenatchee Comprehensive Plan Planning Director Campbell said he had received a letter from the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, faxed on July 20, with comments regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Campbell asked to delay the adoption of the 1998 City of East Wenatchee Comprehensive Plan in order to review the comments from DCTED. 0a CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES IULY 20, 1998 Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Lacy, second by Councilmember Nash to postpone the ordinance adopting the 1998 City of East Wenatchee Comprehensive Plan until the August 3 Council meeting. The motion carried, 6-0. ORDINANCE 98-07-05 An ordinance establishing the position of City Administrator Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Mikow, second by Councilmember Lacy to adopt the ordinance establishing the position of City Administrator. The motion carried, 4-2. (Nash, Hendricks) City Attorney Zimmerman said the individual filling this position was not required to be a resident of the City of East Wenatchee. Mayor Collings read the ordinance title. ORDINANCE NO. 98-9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 2.10 TO THE EAST WENATCHEE MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2.08 OF THE EAST WENATCHEE MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A NEW POSITION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR, AND SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS OFFICE AND REPEALING ' THE CITY CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 98-07-06 An ordinance establishing the position of City Clerk Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Buckner, second by Councilmember Lacy to adopt the ordinance establishing the position of City Clerk. The motion carried, 6-0. Mayor Collings read the ordinance title. ORDINANCE NO. 98-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.12 OF THE EAST WENATCHEE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK, AND SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS OFFICE, CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 98-07-07 An ordinance establishing the position of City Treasurer Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Mikow, second by Councilmember Carson to adopt the ordinance establishing the position of City Treasurer. The motion carried, 6-0. Mayor Collings read the ordinance title. Isle CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1998 ORDINANCE NO. 98-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2.13 TO THE EAST WENATCHEE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF CITY TREASURER, AND SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS OFFICE, CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Collings said applications had been received for the Community Development Director position and interviews will be held this week. Mayor Collings read a statement to Council and employees: "Life provides us with many opportunities to change and grow. The position of City Administrator that we just established is a perfect example. A few months ago, we were not even considering such a position. But life provided us with an opportunity to change our way of thinking and our way of doing business. Now, our community has the opportunity to move forward and grow, under the guidance and experience of a City Administrator. Well, 1, too, have been provided with an opportunity to change and grow. Two weeks ago, I was approached by the East Wenatchee Chamber about the Executive Manager position. Last Friday, I was offered the position, and after discussing the issue with my family, and giving it careful consideration, I accepted. For me, it will be a new opportunity to work with and for a community that I care so much about! ' My ten and a half years with the City, as Councilmember and Mayor, have been challenging, exciting, sometimes frustrating, but for the most part, very rewarding. I have had the privilege of working with some very talented individuals, both here at City Hall and out in the community, who have helped me grow, not only in my position as Mayor, but as an individual, as well. 1 will miss the current level of interaction with these individuals, but I know that there will be opportunities for us to work together in other ways. The official date of my resignation will be July 31. I will use the next ten days as vacation, and to tie up loose ends. It would be my recommendation that Mayor Pro Tem, Steve Lacy, be appointed as Mayor to fill the remaining seventeen months of my term in office. I appreciate the opportunity to have served as your Mayor, and thank you all for the support you have given me." Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Mikow, second by Councilmember Carrson to appoint Councilmember Steve Lacy as Mayor for the remainder of the unexpired term of Mayor Dawn Collings. The motion carried, 6-0. 4- CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1998 DISCUSSION ' 98-07-08 Decision regarding wages for the recommended staff position changes Mayor Collings said the wages she is recommending are based on the Association of Washington Cities Salary Survey. City Administrator $4,410; City Clerk $2,506; City Treasurer $2,650; Development Inspector $2,900, and Mayor $800, not to include benefits. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Lacy, second by Councilmember Mikow to accept all the wage recommendations, making the City Clerk and the City Treasurer's pay retroactive to June 1, 1998. The motion carried, 5-1. (Nash) CK11111►[ll]Te:11TWO111W Councilmember Buckner asked Police Chief Harrison the status of replacing the vacant officer position for the East Wenatchee Police Department. Chief Harrison said Ms. Christina Patterson has accepted the position and will return to work July 26. Councilmember Lacy expressed the importance of filling the City Administrator position as soon as possible. Council agreed by consensus to pay the appointed Mayor a salary of $1,600 a month until the City Administrator position is filled. ' Mayor Collings said she had talked to other Cities that had recently hired a City Administrator and said the other Cities had hired a consultant to find someone to fill the position. Mayor Collings said a there will also be an open City Council position to fill. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Mikow, second by Councilmember Lacy to hire a consultant to assist with the hiring process for the City Administrator position, the consultant fee shall not exceed three thousand dollars. The motion carried, 5-1. (Nash) ADJOURNMENT -- 8:00 P.M. D. City Clerk 5-