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The April 8, 2013 regular meeting of the Oakville City Council was called to order by Mayor Charles Norskog.   Mayor Norskog noted the Clerk/Treasurer was not present which was “very unusual” and he stated he was unsure of the reason.

Mayor Norskog asked everyone to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:

Traci Fallow, Richard Hawkins, John Ruymann, Thomas Sims, and Lisa Stephens, answered roll call. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion was made by Council member Fallow and seconded by Councilor Stephens to accept the regular meeting minutes of March 11, 2013 as written.  Motion carried. 

CITIZENS COMMENTS: None

MAYOR’S REPORT: 

Mayor Norskog reported the “All Mayors Meeting” was held in Oakville at Jag’s.  “Everything went great and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.”

ATTORNEY’S REPORT:  Included in packets  

POLICE REPORT:  Included in packets.

Lt. Porter thanked the Council for the new lock on their office door.

WATER/STREET REPORT:   

Public Works Director, Dan Thompson submitted a written Water, Streets, Cemetery, Parks & Misc report, which was included in the packets. 

STAFF REPORTS:     

Flood Authority:  Included in packets.

Dan also reported Gov. Inslee is supporting ex-Gov. Gregoire’s budget, which included money allocated for the Flood Authority.

OLD BUSINESS:

CORRESPONDENCE:

NEW BUSINESS:

Direct Mail Poll:  After several questions and concerns, the Council decided to table until the next workshop.

Zoning:  No further action will be taken until a decision is made at the state level.

CLERK’S REPORT: 

Due to the absence of the Clerk/Treasurer, Mayor  Norskog asked that the bills be paid on his approval.  There was some discussion regarding a $1,000 insurance deductable payment.  Motion was made by Councilor Fallow and seconded by Councilman Hawkins to pay the bills with the exception of the $1,000 deductable payment until clarification can be obtained from Amy.  Motion carried.

The City Clerk submitted Checks #17233 thru #17245 dated 3/28/13 in the amount of $4,201.02;

Checks #17246 thru #17263 dated 4/05/13, in the amount of 33.,641.37;

Payroll Checks #11882thru #11898 dated 3/28/13, in the amount of $12,587.86

CITIZENS COMMENTS: 

Pastor Bill Scholl reminded the Mayor and invited the Council to attend the Leaders Meeting on Thursday at 6:30 PM in the school library.  It lasts one hour.  

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Council member Hawkins noted he was glad it was spring.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 P.M.