Town Coucil Minutes February 21st, 2012
TOWN OF YACOLT, WASHINGTON
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DATE: February 21, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALIEGANCE
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
PRESENT: Mayor, Jeff Carothers
Councilmember(s): Jeff Hall, Jerry Newell, Karen Holyk, Vince Myers, Rick Urias
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Crystal Bielec, Customer Service Clerk
Pete Roberts: Public Works Supervisor
ABSENT: Cindy Marbut, Town Clerk/Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING February 6th, 2012
Motion was made to approve minutes.
MOTION: Councilmember: Holyk
SECOND: Myers
ABSENT:
Vote: 5-0
No: 0
*Motion Passed.
LATE CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Councilor Newell added Big Foot Fun Run under New Business Item E.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
Dave Rathburn was present to discuss the annexation of the MCI Property. He is opposed to this annexation. Mayor Carothers explained the process that took place to apply for CDB Grant for recreational facility. There was other discussion about a public garden from resident’s present at the meeting. Steve Unruh was present to discuss the current council’s actions since they have been elected. He recommended the council receive recordings of each meeting. Councilor Newell apologized for not enforcing the three touch rule as they had discussed during the elections. Councilor Holyk discussed that ordinances should come before council as a discussion before drafted into an ordinance. Terry Coffman suggested a newsletter to notify public of the council meetings. Gary Brooks was present to discuss the septic inspection program and RCW’s.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Open Public Meeting-Skate Park
Crystal Bielec explained how the grant process started for the skate park and explained how much money was needed and what was needed from the public. There was much discussion about fundraising and donating time to help build a skate park. There was a sign in sheet for those who wanted to volunteer their time. There was discussion about different designs for the skate park.
*Discussion Only
B. Guy Lewis Annexation-Discussion-Zoning Proceed with Annexation
Guy Lewis was present to petition the council to annex in his property. There was discussion about minimum lot size and zoning requirements. Jeff Niten was present to answer questions.
*Information Only
C. Resolution #472-Intent to Annex 608 W Cushman
There was a motion to table the resolution until more information can be obtained.
MOTION: Councilmember: Urias
SECOND: Holyk
ABSENT:
*Motion Passed
NEW BUSINESS:
A. C-Tran Update-Jeff Hamm
Jeff Hamm was present to give an update on C-Tran. He discussed the new light rail bridge and the sales tax increase for C-Tran. He told the council that Bill Ganley would come to a later meeting and give another update.
B. Town Clean Up-Susan Wodaege
Susan Wodaege was present to announce the Town Litter Pick Up being held on March 17th at 9 a.m. There will be garbage bags and gloves available. Steve Unruh said he would pledge a dollar amount for every bag of garbage picked up to the skate park fund.
*Information Only
C. Building Permit Request-Catholic Church-Storage Shed-Steve Samuel
There was a motion made to approve the building permit request.
MOTION: Councilmember: Urias
SECOND: Holyk
ABSENT: 0
Vote: 5-0
No: 0
*Motion Passed
D. Draft Ordinance #491-Mninimum Lot Size
Thom Holyk was present to discuss RCW’s relating to lot sizes. Jeff Niten was present to answer questions about minimum lot size and soil samples. It was decided that a representative from the health department should be invited to the next meeting to clarify this item.
A motion was made to table this item until there was clarification from the health department.
MOTION: Councilmember: Holyk
SECOND: Myers
ABSENT: 0
Vote: 5-0
No:
*Motion Passed
E. Big Foot Fun Run-Jerry Newell
Jerry Newell discussed that the citizen’s committee was asking to hold the Big Foot Fun Run on June 30th and was hoping to continue to use Town Hall for this event and be covered under the Town’s Insurance.
MOTION: Councilmember: Holyk
SECOND: Urias
ABSENT:
Vote: 5-0
No:
*Motion Passed
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Carothers thanked all of those in attendance.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. REPORT
None at this time.
TREASURERS REPORT
Cindy Marbut was in Spokane at BIAS Training. The Facility Plan Update meeting will be next Monday February 27th at 7 PM at Yacolt Primary School.
WARRANTS
*Current Expenses: $ 2,465.57
*City Streets: $ 1,421.28
Warrants presented in the amount of $3,886.85
MOTION: Councilmember Holyk moved to authorize payments of the bills
SECOND: Councilmember Newell
VOTE: 5-0
NO:
ABSENT:
ADJOURN 8:52 P.M.
__________________________________ ________________________________
Cindy Marbut Jeff Carothers, Mayor
Town Clerk
Minutes approved on ____3-6-2012___
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