Mayor Thomas Sims called the regular Council Meeting of February 08, 2016 to order at 7:30 P.M. Everyone joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members John Ruymann, Traci Fallow, Angelo Cilluffo, Allan Palmerson and Julie Zehe answered roll call. Full Quorum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilperson Cilluffo with a second by Councilperson Zehe to accept the regular minutes of January 11, 2016. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: none
CITIZENS COMMENTS: none
MAYOR’S REPORT: none
PRESENTATIONS/COMMITTEE REPORTS:
2016 Committees- All committees remaining the same, with the exception of Councilperson Cilluffo will now be on the Audit Committee and Councilperson Palmerson will be on the Sewer committee.
Mayor pro tem- A motion was made by Councilperson Ruymann with a second by Councilperson Fallow to reappoint Councilperson Cilluffo. Motion carried. Councilperson Cilluffo accepted.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
Attorney Dan Glenn submitted a written report to the city council with his legal opinions on the current issues of the city and tonight’s agenda.
POLICE REPORT:
Lt. Porter delivered a report for the council to review.
WATER/STREET REPORT:
Public Works Director, Dan Thompson updated the council on the projects and work being done around the city in the Water, Streets, Cemetery and Parks departments.
STAFF REPORT: none
OLD BUSINESS:
CORRESPONDENCE: none
NEW BUSINESS:
ADA Door Bid - A motion was made by Councilperson Ruymann with a second by Councilperson Zehe to accept the Always Safe & Lock Bid to install a push button door opener and also repair the existing front door of City Hall. - Motion carried. An electrician will be called to install the necessary wiring to power the mechanism.
Emergency Management Plan- A new plan will be available soon for council to review.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: none
CLERK’S REPORT:
Clerk-Treasurer Amy Durga, submitted: Checks #18377-18391 dated 01-27-16, in the amount of $5,638.03. Checks #18392-18405 dated 02-04-16, in the amount of $16,715.22. Payroll Checks #12483-12498 dated 01-27-16 in the amount of $13,578.07.
Motion was made by Councilperson Cilluffo and seconded by Councilperson Fallow to accept the Clerk’s Report as presented for payment of the bills. Motion carried.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson Zehe commented on how nice the new window looks. (outside trim will be painted as soon as weather allows.)
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:
Mayor Sims called for a 5 minute executive session for Personnel under RCW42.30.110(1) at 7:56PM.
Council resumed public session at 8:01PM.
Discussion about the upcoming public zoning hearing on February 23, 2016 at 1:30PM.
At 8:10 PM Councilperson Cilluffo made a motion to adjourn the meeting, with a second by Councilperson Zehe. Motion carried. Mayor Sims adjourned the meeting.