TOWN OF YACOLT, WASHINGTON

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

 

DATE     May 7th, 2012                                   

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALIEGANCE

ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE

PRESENT: Mayor, Jeff Carothers

Councilmember(s): Karen Holyk, Vince Myers, Jerry Newell, Rick Urias

ABSENT:  Jeff Hall

STAFF:     Crystal Lewis: Customer Service Clerk

                   Pete Roberts: Public Works Supervisor

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: April 16th, 2012

There were changes to the minutes.

MOTION: Councilmember: Newell

SECOND: Holyk

Vote: 4-0

No: 0

*Motion Passed.  

LATE CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

Mayor Carothers added Yvette Elrod Market Place under New Business Item E.

CITIZEN COMMUNICATION

Steve Unruh was present to discuss the Community Action Plan of 1995 that was discussed at the last meeting.  He handed out copies to all of the council.  Ron Stewart was present to voice his support for the CDBG Recreational Facility.

OLD BUSINESS

    A. CDBG Project-

The Mayor informed the council that this item needed to be voted on tonight to allow us to obtain the grant funding.  Trent Wiest voiced his support for the recreational facility.  There was much discussion on this item between council, mayor, staff, and public.  There was a motion made to accept the CDBG money with the new proposed recreational facility.

 MOTION: Urias

SECOND: Myers

VOTE: 2-2

No: Holyk, Newell

Mayor Carothers broke the tie with a yes vote.

*Motion Passed.

    B. Ordinance #494-Increasing Cemetery Plot Fees-

This was a discussion item only.  This is the second touch on this ordinance.  David Ridenour had a suggestion to the ordinance’s structure.  The council asked that the final version be brought back at the next council meeting.

   C. Septic Inspection Ordinance

David Ridenour gave an overview of how this Ordinance has come together and what still needs to be done to have a final version.  There was discussion about refunds and collection agencies.  The council asked this item be brought back at the next council meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

       A. Liquor License Application-Buddy’s Whistlestop-206 N Railroad Ave

A motion was made to allow Buddy’s Whistle-stop to have a liquor license.

MOTION: Newell

SECOND: Myers

VOTE: 4-0

No: None

*Motion Passed.

      B. Building Permit-Discussion

There was discussion of allowing all minor construction to be signed off on by the Public Works Director and the Mayor instead of having to be approved by the Town Council.  There was also discussion of the Town having its own building department.  The council asked for more research and for this subject to be brought back at the next council meeting.

       C. Council Packets-Discussion

There was discussion of the having the draft agenda to the council the Friday a week prior to the council meeting and council packets ready by the Tuesday before the council meeting.  This will allow the council more time to research any of the items if needed.

       D.  Budget Amendment-

This item was tabled until the next council meeting.

       E.  Yvette Elrod-Market Place-

Yvette was present to ask the council about having a Saturday market type event at the Town Hall building.  It was agreed that the Town would sponsor the event and Yvette would be the planner.  Yvette will come back with a date and more information when she has it. 

Mayors Comments

The Mayor read Jeff Hall’s resignation letter.  The council asked that the appointment of new council member be put on the next agenda.

Councilor Newell made a motion to nominate Karen Holyk for the finance committee.

MOTION: Newell

SECOND: Myers

VOTE: 4-0

No: 0

Councilor Newell made a motion to nominate Rick Urias for the C-Tran Board.

MOTION: Newell

SECOND: Myers

VOTE: 4-0

No: 0

Public Works Report

Tim Wedding is out injured for the next 30 days.  Pete will provide the council with more information about the building department.

Treasurers Report

Crystal informed the council we have the opportunity to apply for loss control grants in the amount of $1000.00.  There will be an article in City Vision in mid-may about Yacolt’s General Sewer Plan Website.  The Mayor and Crystal will be attending AWC’s Annual Conference to discuss the General Sewer Plan Website in a training session.  The Town Cleanup cost the Town around $300.

WARRANTS

*Current Expenses:        $ 8,292.38

*City Streets:                     $13,257.79

*Cemetery                         $433.20

* Septic Inspection          $1,531.93

*Storm Water                   $773.54

*Warrants presented in the amount of $24,288.84

MOTION:  Myers to pay the bills

SECOND:  Newell

VOTE:    4 - 0

NO:

Motion unanimously passed.

ADJOURN            9:28 pm.   

 

__________________________________                                     _____________________________                   Town Clerk                                                                                                                               Mayor

 

Minutes approved on May 21st, 2012

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