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THESE MINUTES SUBJECT
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 8, 1985
(Work Meeting)
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
Larry Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in
the flag salute. "
PRESENT
Larry Naughten, Mayor
Jo -Anne Jaech
Steve Dwyer
Laura Hall
Bill Kasper
John Nordquist
Lloyd Ostrom
Jack Wilson
Doug Reuble, Student Rep.
STAFF PRESENT
Bobby Mills, Actg. Public Works Supt.
Steve Simpson, Parks & Rec. Director.
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Dan Prinz, Police Chief
Art Housler, Administrative Svcs. Dir.
Peter Hahn, Community Services Dir.
Jim Adams, City Engineer
Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Pat LeMay, Personnel Director
Jo Pendergast, Council Assistant
Jackie Parrett, City Clerk
Scott Snyder,.City Attorney
Shirlie Witzel, Recorder
Mayor Naughten welcomed Doug Reuble, new student representative from Woodway Nigh School,
to participation on the City Council. The Mayor removed Item 4, Approval of Contract for
Concessionaire Stand at Brackett's Landing, to be rescheduled on the January 22 .agenda.
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Items (C), (D), (I), (K), (L), (M), (N), (P), and (Q) were removed from the Consent Agenda
for discussion. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda
included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(8) Approval of minutes of December 18, 1984. (Later in the meeting, Mayor
Naughten reminded the Council of some corrections to the minutes requested
by the City Clerk, and COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMPER
HALL, TO AMEND DECEMBER 18, 1984 MINUTES: ITEM (J) ON CONSENT AGENDA, ORDI-
NANCE APPROVING THE PRO SHOULD BE 2473 INSTEAD OF 2474; PAGE 5, MOTION TO
PASS THE BUDGET SHOULD READ: "..TO PASS ORDINANCE 2474, ADOPTING THE 1985
BUDGET, AS AMENDED AND CORRECTED." MOTION CARRIED.
(E) Authorization.to accept quit claim deed from Aaron Shaw for street
right-of-way.
(F) Set date of February 5, 1985 for hearing on appeal of Hearing Examiner
decision regarding .2-lot subdivision at 18023 Andover St. (Appellant:
Coomer/S-12-84).
(G) Adoption of Ordinance 2475 adopting 1984 WSDOT/APWA Standard
Specifications.
(H) Authorization to accept quit claim deed from Richard Rowe for section of
Driftwood Pl.
(J) Report on bids opened December 18, 1984 for sale of surplus vehicles and
equipment, and award to high bidders.
(0) Acceptance of utility easement for storm drainage from Plat of Meadowmere
(First Minutes prepared on Word Processor)
(R) Approval of contract for Consultant Services to repair leak at Yost Pool,
in amount of $1,700.
(S) Report on bids opened December 20, 1984.for 1985 Liquid Chlorine
requirements and award to low bidder, Jones Chemical, Inc., in amount of
of $16,355.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM JOHN N. MAC PHERSON
($371.11) AND DAVE EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION ($3,723.10) [Item (C) on Consent Agendal
Councilmember Nordquist asked clarification of who was claiming against the City and if
this claim had any connection with the Dayton St. improvement project . City Clerk Jackie
Parrett explained that State Farm Insurance was submitting the claim for Wolodymyr Klos.
She said this was the third attempt she had made to have them complete a correct claim and
has no connection with the Dayton St. project. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE ABOVE CLAIMS. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 18, 1985 FOR SALE OF SURPLUS AID CAR AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT HIGH BID OF $1,200 FROM SNO-KING KIWANIS
Item D on ConsentAgenda)
COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE SALE OF THE AID CAR
TO SNO-KING KIWANIS FOR $1,200, FUNDS TO GO INTO THE FIRE "B" FUND. Administrative
Services Director Art Housler said there is no "B" Fund for fire vehicles and suggested
the Cumulative Reserve for Fire and Medical Vehicles, Fund 005. COUNCILMEMBER HALL
CHANGED HER MOTION TO INDICATE FUND 005, AGREEABLE TO SECONDER. In response to a question
from Councilmember Kasper, Fire Chief Jack Weinz said the Kiwanis would transfer the title
to the Chaplains Program. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF CLAIM FOR EXTRA COST FOR ELECTRICAL POWER TO LIFT STATION - NORTH
MEADOWDALE SEWER PROJECT LID 210 [Item (I) on Consent Agendal
Councilmember Kasper objected to charging this to the LID since the Council had made the
decision to underground the wiring. Mr. Housler suggested the 115 Fund for
undergrounding could he used. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
DWYER, TO APPROVE THE EXTRA COST AND CHARGE IT TO THE 115 FUND. Councilmember Dwyer asked
what the 15% mark-up covered. City Engineer Jim Adams said Tri-State Construction, Inc.,
had processed the paperwork; he noted that a 15% mark-up is common in the construction
industry. Councilmember Dwyer indicated he would support the motion., since this was a
charge that was foisted on the LID and should not be charged to them. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF JAMES DRISCOLL, HEARING EXAMINER,
AND APPROVAL OF NEW FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT [Item (K) on Consent Agendal
Councilmember Dwyer asked why this was a four-year contract and what provision there was
for termination, if the contract took away the Mayor's ability to terminate an
appointment. City Attorney .Scott Snyder read from Section 10.35.010 of the City Code,
indicating that a four-year term is prescribed for the Hearing Examiner and that
termination is for cause only. He said the intent was to insulate the Hearing Examiner.
In response -to a question from Councilmember Hall, Planning Director Mary Lou Block said
annual reports are required of the Hearing Examiner. Councilmember Kasper questioned the
basis for the $32.50 hourly rate. Mayor Naughten indicated that $22,000 had been budgeted
for the Hearing Examiner and $4,000 for• support. Mr. Snyder said he had reviewed the
contract and it is consistent with the ordinance as established. Ms. Block said the
original hourly figure was 125.00, raised to $30.00 two years ago. She added that Mr.
Driscoll's request for $32.50 was indicated to the Council during budget preparation.
Councilmember Jaech asked that paragraph 5 of the Contract be corrected to read "payment
shall be separate from the compensation listed in number 4 above." Councilmember Wilson
disagreed with the figures of $32.50 per hour and $22,000 per year, saving $32.50
multiplied by the maximum of 50 hours per month equaled $19,500. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF JAMES
DRISCOLL AS HEARING EXAMINER, CONTRACT AND SALARY ADJUSTMENT TO BE REVIEWED ON JANUARY
22 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
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FINAL APPROVAL OF FIVE -LOT SUBDIVISION AT 9525 FOREST DELL DR. (EDMONDS VIEW
ESTATES, DIVISION 2) (P-6-81) [Item (L) on Consent Agenda]
Councilmember Kasper questioned the qualifications of the present developer to handle the
drainage and other problems in this subdivision, since the original developer was no
longer involved. Ms. Block explained that all of the public improvements had been
completed a year ago by the original developer. Development at this stage is of the
individual lots, she added, which have been reduced from six to five. COUNCILMEMBER .
KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO GRANT FINAL APPROVAL OF FIVE -LOT
SUBDIVISION AT 95.25 FOREST DELL OR. (P-6-81). MOTION CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN 1985-1987 POLICE LABOR AGREEMENT
Item M on Consent Agenda..
Because he had not received the requested figures for this contract, Councilmember Kasper
was not willing to vote for the contract and wanted to move consideration to a future
meeting. Councilmember Dwyer said the Council had entered into an agreement with the
Union and was not.sure they would be in a position to renegotiate if the figures were
unpopular; therefore, he saw no reason to postpone a vote on the contract. Councilmember
Hall said a consensus of the Council was taken in regard to the contract and, even though
the figures requested had not been received, the percentages were accepted. Councilmember
Dwyer said the Council would be breaking faith with the Police bargaining unit if the
contract is not signed; he will vote for the contract no matter what the figures are
because this was negotiated in 'good faith. Councilmember Kasper said he would not move
for approval nor vote for the contract until he has the figures. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN 1985-1987 POLICE
LABOR AGREEMENT. Councilmember Jaech asked Chief Prinz why there had been such a long
delay in presenting the contract for signature. The Chief indicated there had been some
language problems which had to be ironed out and no other changes have been made to the
contract since its negotiation with the Council. Councilmember Kasper said the contract
calls for the City to pay for medical examinations. Chief Prinz said that provision was
contained in the previous contract and was not a change. MOTION CARRIED WITH
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER VOTING NO. Councilmember Kasper remarked that he would co ntinue to
ask for the figures on the.contract until they were furnished.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS TO CLOSE DAYTON ST. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Item N on Consent Agenda
Councilmember Nordquist asked if the claims against Dave Edwards Construction had been
paid by the bonding company and whether there were any connection between this project and
the claim that had been acknowledged earlier this evening against Dave Edwards
Construction for an accident occurring at a railway crossing. Mr. Adams said there was
no connection between the claim and the Dave Edwards Construction work at Dayton St. and
it was not included with other claims to the bonding company. Mr. Snyder explained that
the claims to the bonding company were submitted by subcontractors. He said the bonding
company has agreed to indemnify the City against all future claims. Councilmember Kasper
asked Mr. Adams to distribute a breakdown of costs for this project, explaining that the
original contract was for $59,000 and ended up with a total cost of $109,000 for the
project. Councilmember Jaech asked about the proposed Federal audit of this project. Mr.
Adams said the project was chosen at random for audit of the 80% funding expended for the
Dave Edwards Construction contract of $63,000. He said if irregularities were found, the
City could be held liable for funding of the 80% from the 112 Fund but there was no
connection between the audit and the final payment to the bonding company. Mr. Snyder
indicated that the City could hold up payment, which would increase the cost of the
project with resultant legal fees; the bonding company has paid claims of subcontractors
and has agreed to indemnify the City against claims from Dave Edwards Construction or
anyone else. He added that the bond was for payment of subcontractor's claims and the
City has a legal obligation to release the final payment on the contract; the project has
been inspected and accepted by the City Engineer. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS TO CLOSE DAYTON ST.
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBERS KASPER AND JAECH VOTING NO.
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANT TO DESIGN
IMPROVEMENTS TO BRACKETT'S LANDING PARK [Item (P) on Consent Agendal
In totalling the figures provided by staff for this item, Councilmember Jaech asked the
source of the $49,416 which appears to be lacking a funding source. Parks and Recreation
Director Steve Simpson said this would be made up with in -kind contributions arranged
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through the School District and volunteer groups and organizations. In addition, he said,
application is being made for two other grants that may make up the difference.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR
LETTER OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANT FOR BRACKETT'S LANDING PARK. MOTION CARRIED WITH
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST VOTING NO.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF CEMETERY GATE [Item (Q) on Consent Agendal
Councilmember Nordquist questioned this expenditure since the City is loaning the Cemetery
Board $11,000 this year. He also asked what priority was being assigned to the irrigation
system. Mr. Simpson said the Board had asked for proposals on both the irrigation system.
and the gate and the proposal for the gate was received first. He noted that the money
has been set aside for both projects. He added that the Board is concerned about people
who are using the cemetery as a short-cut at night and believe the gate will reduce the
amount of vandalism. Mayor Naughten interjected that the money for the irrigation system
was coming from the Hubbard Foundation. Mr. Simpson explained that the money in the
Cemetery Fund totals $28,000. Mr. Housler added that this is from lot sales, interest
earnings and contributions, as well as $17,000 from the Hubbard Trust; the irrigation
system was a main item for funding from the Trust and the gate has been discussed with the
Foundation. Councilmember Jaech asked that the Hubbard Funds be kept separate from other
funds for accounting purposes, since the funds should be utilized for the projects for
which they were intended. Mr. Housler said a clarification would be obtained from the
Hubbard Trust through Chet Bennett to determine the intended purpose for the $17,000.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF
CEMETERY GATE FOR $3,42.5.89, BASED UPON STAFF CONFIRMING THE SOURCE OF THE FUNDS AND
WHETHER THEY ARE ALLOCATED FROM THE HUBBARD TRUST. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmembers Kasper and Nordquist made a brief presentation to Councilmember Jaech as
outgoing Council President. Mayor Naughten called a brief recess at 7:50 p.m., during
which everyone present enjoyed a cake in honor of Ms. Jaech. The Council then met in
Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. to discuss nonrepresented employees salary and benefit
programs. The regular meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
PROGRESS REPORT FROM PLANNING BOARD REGARDING HIGHWAY 99 RECOMMENDATIONS
Reid Shockey, of Reid Shockey & Assoc., reviewed the progress of the Planning Board since
November 1984. He indicated that draft recommendations are almost completed. A packet
containing detailed information being reviewed by the Board was distributed to the Council
and some of the main concepts the Board has been discussing and developing were reviewed
by Mr. Shockey. He said the Board anticipates this phase of their work will be completed
by the end of January and public hearings will be scheduled for February 1985, after which
a formal recommendation will be sent to the Council. He indicated that the Board had
desired to furnish a completed report prior to the Ballinger Townhall Meeting but had
determined that it was more important to furnish a good product than to meet that
deadline. Mr. Shockey said he will be discussing with the Community Services Director
and the Planning Director the other items that are a. part of his contract.
Mayor Naughten introduced the Planning Board members present: Dan Rice, Sherry Claussen
and Bob Boye. Councilmember Nordquist asked if the North Corridor Study had been
considered by the Planning Board. Mr. Shockey said it had not been discussed. In regard
to the ordinance mentioned by Mr. Shockey, Councilmember Kasper said there was an
ordinance in existence setting building heights at 75' on Highway 99 and any
recommendations from the Planning Board would have to be in the form of an amendment. Ms.
Block explained that the Council had accepted the study, but no ordinance was adopted.
Councilmember Dwyer asked if the Planning Board members .had discerned any citizen
disaffection or interest in their study. Mr. Shockey replied that the same three-four
people have been present at most meetings, which have been informal and there has been
some input from the audience. In reply to Mayor Naughten's question, Mr. Shockey agreed
that the Planning Board would furnish sufficient information to the Council for them to
present to the residents of the Ballinger area at the Townhall meeting; however, an
ordinance would not be ready by that time.
Bob Boye of the Planning Board commented that information furnished the Council would
reflect only the thoughts of the Planning Board, with no input from the community or the
Council and questioned the validity of this action. Mayor Naughten assured the Board that
Ballinger residents would be told that the Board was working on this, public hearings had
yet to be held, and Council decision would then be made. Councilmember Ostrom asked that
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a member of the Planning Board_ be present on the evening of the Townhall meeting, prepared
to discuss the information from the Board.
FURTHER DISCUSSION OF SECONDARY SEWER TREATMENT
Community Services Director Peter Hahn mentioned Pat Meeker, Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners for the Olympic View Water District, and Carl Rautenberg, Public Works
Director and City Engineer for Mountlake Terrace, were present in the audience. Mr. Hahn
said nothing has changed since the July 20, 1984 letter from the Department of Ecology
informing the City their waiver had been denied. He said he is supporting an approach to
achieve secondary treatment with all deliberate, gradual and cautious speed. He described
the efforts being made under the umbrella of the Clean Water Coalition, obtaining funding
for whatever must be done and improving public and state and federal legislators'
understanding of the issue and what is meant by secondary treatment. Another area being
pursued includes the options available in regard to the Metro alternative; costs will be
determined this week and information will be presented to the Council within the next two
weeks. He explained that Lynnwood, Anacortes and Bellingham are pursuing their waiver and
are scheduled for hearings before the Pollution Control Commission during the next few
months.
Mr. Hahn asked that the Council authorize participation by the City in the Coalition for
Clean Water. He said dues would be $1500 for a five -month period to be used to hire a
coordinator to gather information, reach people with that information, and achieve the
goals mentioned earlier. He cited the budgeted amount of $100,000 for a facilities study
of secondary treatment. The draft contract in the Council packet has been reviewed by the
City Attorney and the final contract would be presented for approval at a later date. He
added that there are items in the study that would benefit the City regardless of the type
of secondary treatment required or the date of that requirement since the plant is old and
has various kinds of operational problems. He also asked that the Council authorize the
staff to solicit letters of interest from consultants for secondary treatment. He said no
other action would be taken before coming back to the Council; he will keep the Council
informed of all progress in this area.
In response to a question from Councilmember Jaech, Mr. Hahn said the cost of
professional services are not bid, the best qualified consulting firm is selected and a
contract is negotiated based on the scope of the work, at which time costs are discussed,
and an option of going to a second qualified consultant is available. He added that the
Consultant Selection Committee will be used in this process.
Since it was 10:00 p.m., COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO
CONTINUE THE MEETING UNTIL THE AGENDA WAS COMPLETED. MOTION CARRIED.
In response to a question from Councilmember Ostrom, Mr. Hahn said in forming the public
and legislators would involve obtaining information from the scientific and engineering
community, and disseminating this information to the public and legislators through
information and lobbying programs.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO DIRECT THE STAFF
TO PREPARE A SCOPE OF WORK AND COMMENCE CONSULTANT SELECTION FOR THE ITEMS IN MR.
HAHN'S MEMO OF JANUARY 2, 1985, POINTS ONE, TWO AND THREE. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO EXPEND $1500 TO
AUTHORIZE CITY MEMBERSHIP IN THE COALITION FOR CLEAN WATER. Councilmember Kasper
asked who would be included in the Coalition. Mr. Hahn said Bellingham,
Anacortes, Metro, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood and Edmonds are involved; other
cities - Olympia and Tacoma - and others on the Sound have been invited to Join.
MOTION CARRIED.
Carl Rautenberg, Public Works Director and City Engineer of Mountlake Terrace, described a
recent meeting with scientists discussing Puget Sound, a one -day symposium of 15
scientists in Seattle. He said they led him to believe there are virtually no benefits to
secondary treatment insofar as Puget Sound is concerned and the money necessary for
secondary treatment could be spent in more productive ways. Mr. Hahn said minutes of the
symposium are available and he will distribute them to the Council. Mr. Rautenberg said
Mountlake Terrace is sensitive to what happens to Puget Sound but is opposed to secondary
treatment.
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
(A) Decision on Nonrepresented Salary Program: Council President Jaech said the
Counci ad met in Executive Session approvingour percent cost of living increase,
across the board, and a two percent merit pool. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE A FOUR PERCENT COST OF LIVING INCREASE, EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 1985 AND A TWO PERCENT MERIT POOL, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1985. Councilmember
Ostrom asked for a clarification of the merit pool, Ms. Jaech replied two percent would
go into the merit pool to be utilized in performance review. She said this is for the
nonrepresented exempt and nonexempt employees. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER
VOTING NO.
(B) Decision on Nonrepresented Benefit Program: Council President Jaech said items
relating to the nonrepresented employees and all of the bargaining units in the City will
be reviewed during the Council retreat in April. Policy statements will be issued
following the retreat setting up new boundaries for benefits and salaries for the entire
City. She said they would also be looking at establishing salary ranges for all elected
officials later this year.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Council President Jaech said election of Council President is required by ordinance during
the first meeting of the year. She feels the office has evolved over the last few years,
with the addition of a Council Assistant, a permanent Council Office and the expansion of
the duties. She said she has enjoyed the office during the last two ,Years, gaining a
great deal of knowledge in the process. COUNCIL PRESIDENT JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, THE NOMINATION OF JOHN NORDQUIST AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT. Since there
were no other nominations, she closed the nominations. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH
ALL COUNCILMEMBERS VOTING YES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilmember Hall voted yes
with the hope that Councilmember Nordquist would be able to participate more fully in
committee assignments and Council business. Councilmember Kasper noted that review of
salaries this summer should reflect the additional workload of the Council President and
increase that salary,.retroactive to January 1, 1985.
MAYOR
The Mavor announced that Edmonds will host the Association of Snohomish County Cities
Meeting January 24 at the Crazy Lobster. Since there is a short time frame, he urged the
Council to notify Council Assistant Jo Pendergast by tomorrow if they wish to attend.
Mayor Naughten mentioned his memo regarding Edmonds versus the Department of Labor.
Councilmember Jaech said she agreed with everything except the last sentence which
suggested placing the money in the Mayor's fund. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED TO PLACE THE
$44,000 IN THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND. Mayor Naughten explained the money was already
in that fund. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
The Mayor asked for confirmation of the appointments and reappointments outlined in his
memo of January 8 to the Council. COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GLORIA CAMPBELL TO POSITION 3 OF THE
ARTS COMMISSION, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1988; REAPPOINTMENT OF LARRY TRENT TO
POSITION i OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1988; REAPPOINTMENT OF DON
STAY TO POSITION 7. ON THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1990;
REAPPOINTMENT OF WANDA RUSSELL TO POSITION 1 OF THE LIBRARY BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER
31, 1989; REAPPOINTMENT OF BILL MATHIAS TO POSITION 6 OF THE PLANNING BOARD, TERM TO
EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1988; AND APPOINTMENT OF TOM SNYDER TO POSITION 5 OF THE PLANNING
BOARD (MOVING FROM THE ALTERNATE POSITION), TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1988. MOTION
CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER VOTING NO.
Mayor Naughten said interviews had been set up for the five other appointments.to various
Boards and Commissions. The Council indicated that the times indicated would be
acceptable to them.
The Mayor presented a request for waiver of fee from Youth of Understanding for landing of
helicopter that brought Santa Claus to town. Ms. Parrett said the helicopter was unable
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to land because of the weather; but.the fee had been paid. COUNCiLMEMBER KASPER MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO REFUND THE $50.00 FEE. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Ostrom referred to.a letter from Natalie Shippen regarding the transmission
line project. He asked that her comments be sent to the Committee dealing with that
question.
Councilmember Hall asked that there be better controls in publication of. the Council
agendas in the Herald.
Councilmember Hall said the Employee Christmas party was enjoyable and was well attended.
She encouraged Council members to attend.
Mayor Naughten commented on the new format of the party, during which Distinguished
Service Awards and the Employee and Volunteer of the Year were announced.
Councilmember Jaech asked for a quarterly report from the City Attorney on all pending and
threatened litigation. She also asked for inventory reports on vehicles, real estate.,
buildings and land, machinery, etc.., to be available on June 30. Another item she
requested was identification of contracts in the City, to be completed by June 30. Ms.
Parrett interjected that the contracts have been located,indexed and filed,and are now
entered in the computer; a program is planned to prepare a report of expiring contracts
each year. Mayor Naughten said a building inventory would be available next week with a
five-year deferred maintenance schedule in addition to an automobile report.
Councilmember Jaech asked that a complete packet be prepared for the Council Assistant
* each week. Councilmember Hall asked that packets be sent by a delivery service rather
than the police when they are late being distributed because of the overtime incurred.
Councilmember Kasper said the police are on duty and it is not overtime.
Another item of concern to Councilmember Jaech is. the use of temporary personnel and the
need to control that use. She set discussion of this subject for January 22.
In response to a previous request, Mr. Snyder said the litigation report would exclude
all police court cases and appeals and it would be difficult to 'get information on the
insurance defense cases. He said he would furnish a report in two weeks and give
quarterly status reports. That was acceptable to the Council.
Councilmember Kasper disagreed with the report received from the Mayor regarding savings
accomplished for the year. Councilmember Hall also disagreed, pointing to the spread
sheet furnished by the Council Assistant which shows a savings of $76,000. Mayor Naughten
invited them to discuss this with him and said he would be glad to go over it with them.
In response to discussion of the public service announcements of Council meetings on
Channel 10, Mr. Snyder explained that recent Senate changes will severely limit what the
City can do in connection with regulation of the Cable TV company. The report will be in
the Council's information packets next week.
Councilmember Hall noted that the Cable TV company made an offer during Christmas to
accept a donation of five cans of food instead of the .regular $25.00 fee for ceble
hook-up. She said they collected a large amount of food for needy families.
Since there was no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Naughten adjourned
the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
XIACQUELINE G. ARRETT, City Clerk ,RRYS. AU EN, yo
* See January 15, 1985 Minutes
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