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Oakville, Washington USA

January 14, 2019

Mayor pro tem Traci Fallow called the regular Council Meeting of January 14, 2019 to order at 7:30 P.M.  Everyone joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.


ROLL CALL:


Council Members Julie Zehe, Anthony Smith, and Allen Werth answered roll call. A motion was made by Councilperson Zehe with a second from Councilperson Fallow to excuse Councilperson Ruymann. Motion Carried

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilperson Werth with a second by Councilperson Zehe to accept the regular minutes of December 10, 2018.  Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING: None

 

CITIZENS COMMENTS: None

 

MAYOR’S REPORT: None


PRESENTATIONS/COMMITTEE REPORTS: None


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:  Officer gave report to council.


WATER/STREET REPORT:

Public Works Director, Richard Armstrong submitted a written report on the projects and work being done around the city in the Water, Streets, Cemetery and Parks departments.

 

STAFF REPORT: None

 

OLD BUSINESS:


BLS Contract- A motion was made by Councilperson Zehe with a second by Councilperson Werth to accept contract as written. Motion Carried.

 

Councilperson Smith arrived 7:45

 

CORRESPONDENCE:


Letters of Interest for Mayor Position- Moved to Feb. Meeting. Anthony Smith and Allen Werth both present and gave their reasons for interest in the mayor position.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:

8:16- 8:26


NEW BUSINESS: 

COG Representative- Council appointed Councilperson Smith as the representative and Councilperson Werth as the Alternate

Attorney Appointment- A Motion was made by Councilperson Werth with a second from Councilperson Zehe to appoint Christopher Bates as the city’s attorney. Motion Carried

 

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:   None

 

CLERK’S REPORT: 


Clerk-Treasurer, Amy Durga, submitted:  Checks #19531-19542 dated 12/17/2018, in the amount of $13,386.33.  Checks #19543-19571 dated 01/09/2019, in the amount of $32,143.69. 


Payroll Checks #12791-12796 and EFT claims dated December 2018 in the amount of $17,761.70. 


Motion was made by Councilperson Werth and seconded by Councilperson Zehe to accept the Clerk’s Report as presented for payment of the bills.  Motion carried.

 

COUNCIL COMMENTS:  None


A Motion was made by Councilperson Zehe with a second by Councilperson Smith to Adjourn the meeting at 8:29 PM. Motion Carried.