TOWN OF
JUNE 18, 2007
COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Richard Swart
The regular council meeting for the Town of
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Clerk/Treasurer
Those Council members present were David Goodroe, William
Talbott, and Danielle Erickson. Council Members John Hannah and Walter Wright
were absent. Others present were Mayor Richard Swart, Clerk/Treasurer
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Public Hearing on the proposed sewer rate increase began at 7:05 p.m. Dr. Rich commented in support of the increase to improve the aging sewer plant. Hilary Baker requested additional information about the need for the increase. With no additional comments from the public, the hearing closed at 7:11 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS and
PRESENTATIONS
ADDITIONS,
CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Council Member David Goodroe asked for an Executive Session regarding Real Estate.
Ordinance No. 494; an Ordinance Consolidating Funds for the second, third and final reading was added to the Agenda.
Motion to approve the
Agenda as amended was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William
Talbott. Motion carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions.
CITIZEN’S
PARTICIPATION
VOUCHER REVIEW
COMMITTEE
The Voucher Review Committee for the July 16, 2007 meeting consists of Walter Wright and John Hannah. William Talbott will be the alternate.
CONSENT AGENDA
David Goodroe made a
motion to approve the Consent Agenda, second by Danielle Erickson. The consent agenda consists of the Minutes of
May 21, 2007 regular Meeting, June 11, 2007 Special Meeting, and Vouchers for May
2007. With no changes to the consent agenda the motion carried Yes 3, No 0,
Abstentions 0.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance No. 493; an Ordinance relating to Sewer Rates and
Amending CMC 13.20.030 was read by Town Attorney William Faubion for the third
and final reading. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 493 for the final reading was made by William
Talbott and seconded by David Goodroe.
Motion carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.
Ordinance No. 494; an Ordinance authorizing Funds Consolidation
was read by Town Attorney William Faubion for the second, third and final
reading. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 494 for the second, third and final
reading was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Danielle Erickson. Motion
carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.
Attorney William Faubion read Resolution No. 246; a
Resolution establishing a drug free workplace.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 246
was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion to accept the Pool Heating System and
release retainage was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William
Talbott. Motion carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions.
Motion to approve the Planning Commission
final recommendations for the Comprehensive Plan Revisions was made by David
Goodroe and seconded by Danielle Erickson.
Motion carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion to accept the
Broadway Project bid from Tapani Underground in the amount of $452,023.10 was
made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.
The WWTP Soil Stabilization Added Cost Authorization was tabled until the next meeting.
Motion to accept bid
and order equipment for the Fire Department and to authorize vouchers for
payment to Bauer Equipment in the amount of $37,905.96 and Mid-Minnesota Wire
Manufacturing in the amount of $7,199.00 was made by David Goodroe and seconded
by Danielle Erickson. Motion carried 3 Yes,
0 No, 0 Abstentions.
Motion to approve Gray
& Osborne, Engineering Supplement #3 in the amount of $5,600.00 for the
supervision of a water main replacement on the Broadway Project was made by
David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions. Motion to approve
Supplement #4 in the amount of $60,000.00 for supervision and instruction of
Tapani Underground project manager and maintaining an onsite presence was made
by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Council Member Goodroe told the Council
that he would like some justification for the increase from $38,000.00 to
$60,000 before he can make a decision. Motion
to table approval of Supplement #4 was made by William Talbott and seconded by
David Goodroe. Motion carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.
Motion to table the request from the Cathlamet Fire Dept. to purchase equipment for the new Fire Hall in the amount of $22,017.08 was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Council Member David Goodroe told the Council that he has no problem authorizing purchases for the Fire Dept. that are covered under the surplus, but said that the Town has not budgeted for anything over the $30,000.00 already allocated.
MAYOR REPORT – Richard Swart
A copy of the Mayor’s report is included in the Minutes.
CLERK/TREASURER REPORT – Virginia Welker
The Clerk/Treasurer’s report was unavailable due to computer issues.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT – William Faubion
PUBLIC WORKS – David Vik
A copy of the Public Works report is included with the Minutes.
PLANNING COMMISSION –
A copy of the Planning Commission report is included with the Minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS & PROPERTIES – Danielle Erickson & John Hannah
Council Member Danielle Erickson said that
POOL – Walter Wright & William Talbott
PUBLIC SAFETY – Walter Wright & John Hannah
STREETS & DOCKS – Danielle Erickson & John Hannah
WATER & SEWER – Walter Wright & David Goodroe
ANNEXATION – Danielle Erickson & Walter Wright
REVENUE & SALARIES – William Talbott & David Goodroe
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – David Goodroe & Danielle Erickson
Council Member Danielle Erickson read the Community Development Committee’s Statement of Purpose which was written by Council Member David Goodroe. Council Member Erickson included a copy for the Town Hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS –
EXECUTIVE SESSION –
The regular meeting of the Town Council was recessed at 8:20 p.m. The Executive Session began at 8:20 p.m. The Executive Session ended at 8:25 p.m. with no action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Virginia L. Welker
Clerk/Treasurer