8/25/10 Council meeting minutes DRAFT
COUNCIL: Morris, Hentges, Lee, Zweigle, Conklin
STAFF: Stark, Jenkins, Dezellem, Hardie
VISITORS: Scott Wright, Dave Lorz, Sherilyn Jacobson, Jeff Walter, Cheryl Schweizer
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to approve the 8/11/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Lee, S/Hentges. Carried 5:0.
GOOD TIME: The mayor said the mustang statue has been moved and that the school is very pleased.
STAFF REPORTS: Dezellem said the new RV sites are nearly done. He also said he counted 18 intersections without street signs (excluding the unpaved portion of Jefferson). He plans on putting in a 2011 budget request to label the remaining unmarked streets. He said it would be $2700-$2800 total. Dezellem said he found out the PUD cannot sell fiber service to us directly; an ISP would be necessary to run the cameras recently received by the Sheriff's office for placement on PUD poles within Bridgeport. The annual cost is about $1800 so Dezellem is looking for a less expensive option; possibly with microwave antennas. He said they cost about $2000-$2500 per camera but would be a one-time expense.
Hardie said the City received 2 responses regarding the "loan-to-own" housing project. One was in favor and the other was speculation that the labor pool would probably be non-union. She said she would be attending an RTPO meeting tomorrow morning. They will make a final recommendation for grants tomorrow. The City applied for $8.7 million but the RTPO has been removed from this year's state budget. If it is funded in the future, the money for the projects selected tomorrow won't be disbursed until 2012. Hardie provided council with the AWC list of training opportunities. Hardie told the council about the Public Defender contract and associated resolution which are being added to tonight's agenda. She said the City needs to adopt State guidelines because it wasn't done when the City adopted criminal charges for 2+ dog violations. Hardie also requested council's approval to sign a letter of intent to participate in a free electronics recycling program once yearly. Mayor Jenkins said it is independent of the Solid Waste Program. Hardie asked for action to sign the letter of intent. M/Morris, S/Hentges, Carried 5:0.
PUBLIC HEARING-CDBG CLOSE-OUT (WATER SYSTEM PLAN): The mayor opened the public hearing at 7:34 and announced that it's being recorded. Mayor stated the purpose of the public hearing is to close out the water system plan and asked for comments. There being no comments, the mayor closed the public hearing at 7:36.
BUDGET-REVIEW OF COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS & PREPARATION DISCUSSION: Mayor Jenkins suggested the council have a budget workshop one hour prior to the September 22 council meeting.
BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION 2010-2015 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWAL: Motion to sign 5-year contract renewal. M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 5:0.
RESOLUTION 10-09 (ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC DEFENCE SERVICES): M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 5:0.
AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES: M/Conklin, S/Morris. Carried 5:0.
M/Morris, S/Hentges to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 5:0.
Claims Warrants: EXCISE 07/2010 & 5073 through 5104 $53,726.43
Payroll Warrants: 5054 through 5066 $17,019.58
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST
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Lisa Stark, Finance Director
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8/25/10 Council Agenda
•1) Call to order /Pledge of Allegiance
•2) Approval of the August 11, 2010 regular meeting minutes
•3) Standing City Reports
- Good Time
- Sheriff
- Staff Report
•4) Public Hearing: CDBG Grant
•5) Budget- review of committee assignments & preparation discussion
•6) Bonneville Power Administration 2010-2015 fire protection services contract renewal
•7) Public input
•8) Voucher Approval
•9) Adjournment
*No action will be taken at this meeting for any adjustments made to the agenda after August 6, 2010. All agenda topics are determined by the Mayor.
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8/11/10 Council meeting minutes
VISITORS: Robin Wagg (Douglas County Undersheriff), Dave Lorz, Sherilyn Jacobson, Scott Wright, Jeff Walter
STAFF: Hardie, Jenkins
COUNCIL: Morris, Lee, Hentges, Zweigle and Conklin
ABSENT: Stark
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to approve the 7/28/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Zweigle, S/Lee. Carried 5:0.
GOOD TIME: Sherilyn Jacobson reported that the Red Cross responded to 3 fires recently. Zweigle asked about the person displaced by the fire earlier in the month. Jacobson reported that the man had found a home on the Bridgeport Bar to live in and was doing quite well.
Mayor Jenkins reported that he, Dezellem and Hardie met with former governor, Mike Lowry and representatives of Grant County Housing Authority earlier today about a program, WAFA, directed by Governor Mike Lowry. The program is a loan-to-own program for citizens who are employed in agriculture. Grant County would build homes in the community and sell them to citizens who qualify for the mortgage program. The Quad City Herald will run an article to help determine what interest there is among Bridgeport residents for such a program. Actual construction could not begin for 18 months.
A second program is available through the Grant County Housing Authority which would construct multi-family units in Bridgeport. Mayor Jenkins said the council may wish to hold a public hearing for the community to make comments on the matter. Both organizations have offered to attend a future council meeting to give more details on their program.
Jackie Hentges said the swimming pool will close August 20, 2010, but that it could be rented for school or private parties for the week following the closure. Mayor Jenkins thanked Hentges for the hours of work she donated to the operation of the pool this year.
Douglas County Undersheriff Robin Wagg gave a report in place of Sheriff Gjesdal who is serving in the Coast Guard Reserve for the gulf oil spill until the middle of September. Wagg reported 79 callouts in June and 85 callouts in July. Wagg asked the council if there is anything the Sheriff's office can do for the community that is not being done at this time. Council thanked him for his report. Mayor Jenkins announced that the money for the security cameras has been received. Dezellem is working with Douglas County PUD and the Sheriff's office to determine placement.
Mayor Jenkins asked that the council review the recently adopted dog ordinance which results in a second violation being a misdemeanor charge. He believes the intent was 3 or more charges would become a misdemeanor. Morris stated that it could impact the City financially as the more citations written, the more court appearances and costs incurred by the City. Discussion will take place at a future meeting.
RED CROSS HYDRATION AGREEMENT: M/Morris, S/Conklin to adopt the agreement as presented. Carried 5:0.
ARRA CONTRACT AMENDMENTS: M/Conklin, S/Zweigle to sign the amendment #1 revising the Repayment Section and Amendment #2 revising the protection of Whistleblower Section of our Loan Contract #DR09-952-063 for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan for the Chlorination Facility Project. Carried 5:0.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT (TREE CARVING REMOVAL, DISPLAY & MAINTENANCE): Conklin asked about Section 3b, concerning maintenance of the mustang carving. She believed that the school was to do the maintenance. Mayor Jenkins explained that, after discussing with staff, he feels that the City's maintenance program would ensure consistency to the care of the carving. Hentges commented on Section 3a concerning moving the carving. She was informed that the City had removed the mustang and it is in the City Shop for minor maintenance. She indicated that the council was unaware of the removal. Morris would like to see the agreement state that the City Council should be the authority for action to change the location of the carving in the future or any other issues concerning the mustang carving. Discussion followed resulting in the change of all references of "Mayor" to City or City Council concerning authority within the document. M/Lee, S/Morris to adopt agreement with discussed changes. Carried 5:0.
PUBLIC INPUT: Scott Wright informed the council that there is not a sign for 13th Street. Lee stated he had found 12 locations where there are no street signs.
M/Morris, S/Hentges to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 5:0.
Claims Warrants: 5023 through 5053 $22,325.48
Payroll Warrants: 4995 through 5021 $22,585.62
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lisa Stark, Finance Director
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7/28/10 Council Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL: Morris, Hentges, Lee, Zweigle, Conklin
STAFF: Stark, Jenkins, Dezellem, Hardie
VISITORS: Dave Lohman, Neil Jacobson, Scott Wright, Dan Peterson, Dave Lorz, Steve Pasion (Census Bureau), Sherilyn Jacobson, Jeff Walter
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to approve the 7/14/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Lee, S/Hentges. Carried 4:0:1. Morris abstained because he wasn't present at that meeting.
GOOD TIME: Sherilyn Jacobson said the Red Cross responded to Monday's structure fire. She thanked Neva Dezellem for her assistance with the Red Cross paperwork.
Stuart Dezellem said Francisco Parbol and Martin Landin created the base for the new fisherman carving placed at Marina Park. He said it has been sculpted to look like river rocks.
Phil Lee said the scrap metal collector is back in town.
Dave Lorz said the miniature golf course at Nell's will be underway this weekend and will be complete by spring.
Hardie said the City just received a $1500 donation for the tree carving project from Thomas, Dean and Hoskins.
STAFF REPORT: Hardie said Douglas County PUD started land improvements to Marina Park. The City has begun the process of renewing the 25-year lease with the Corps of Engineers for the boat launch. Dezellem doesn't anticipate there being any issues. The City will be applying for phase 3 of the Foster Creek Avenue Sidewalk Project. Dezellem said they are also looking at possibly adding a sidewalk to Columbia Avenue northeast of 10th St. The crew has begun the beautification along the Foster Creek Ave trees and the Douglas County PUD/Marina Park improvement project is underway. Four new RV sites will be created where the current tent sites are and the tent sites will go above the bathrooms near the boat launch. Dezellem also said the City had filed the 2009 water use efficiency report with the Office of Drinking Water. He distributed the data to council. He stated that he needs another year's data to get accurate results regarding the free aeration devices given to households and whether they have made a difference in water consumption. Dezellem declared that six-month water production was down considerably which may be a result of the cool, wet spring. Paving on 10th Street and the Berryman Park parking lot will begin tomorrow. The crew will use cement ecology blocks to divert traffic from the old road. Morris suggested placing a notice in the newspaper to give citizens a heads-up about the diversion.
Mayor Jenkins says the City will be receiving 3 movable cameras to place around town (via a grant received by Douglas County).
AGENDA ADJUSTMENT: Approval of new pool employees added.
CENSUS BUREAU: Steve Pasion presented the City with a letter of appreciation and a plaque from the US Census Bureau, acknowledging the City for their assistance in encouraging citizens to participate in the Census. Pasion said the enumeration was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. He said the final facts and figures are due in December but the City should be able to get a revised city population count in late October or early November.
RED CROSS VEHICLE STORAGE AGREEMENT: Motion to accept as presented. M/Hentges, S/Morris. Carried 5:0.
POOL EMPLOYEES: Hentges recommended and made a motion to hire the following people as pool employees: Miguel Ibarra (Lifeguard), Victor Hernandez (Checker) and Taylor Bomar (Lifeguard). M/Hentges, S/Morris. Carried 5:0.
RESOLUTION 10-08 TO ADOPT DOUGLAS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE PLAN: Motion to adopt as presented. M/Hentges, S/Lee. Carried 5:0.
M/Morris, S/Hentges to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 5:0.
Claims Warrants: 4974 through 4994 $49,426.61
Payroll Warrants: 4956 through 4973 $23,386.47
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lisa Stark, Finance Director
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7/14/10 Council meeting minutes
COUNCIL: Lee, Hentges, Conklin, Zweigle
ABSENT: Morris
STAFF: Stark, Jenkins
VISITORS: Rick Halterman, Kathy Thompson, Scott Wright, Dave Lorz and Douglas County Port District representatives Alan Loebsack, Pat Haley, Mark Spurgeon and Jim Huffman.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to approve the 6/23/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Lee, S/Hentges. Carried 3:0:1. Conklin abstained because she wasn't present at that meeting.
GOOD TIME: Mayor Jenkins said the PUD provided the City with proof of usage of the disputed wells. He said all 3 were in use prior to 1976. Jenkins also said the City's lawsuit against Ecology is in the disclosure phase.
PORT DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS: Jim Huffman talked about the Port District's strategic plan and purpose. They are attempting to allure manufacturing and technology companies to Douglas County. Pat Haley asked if there were any Bridgeport projects they could help support.
TREE CARVINGS: Mayor Jenkins said the crew is about to set the fisherman carving at Marina Park. Jenkins said the discussion about the moving of the mustang carving came about because someone talked to him about moving the Mustang carving. He says he then went to the school to see if they'd be interested in having it. He said the City received letters from the Chamber, Tree Committee and School District, approving of the move. Jenkins said, since it's City property, we would have to have an Interlocal Agreement with the school. Jenkins said he has only heard of one person opposed to moving it. Lee asked about the $600 donation from Dorothy Lewis. Stark said she was not aware of any donations made by Dorothy Lewis directly to the City and that the City had never received any single donation in the amount of $600. Conklin was concerned about the fact that the discussions about moving the carving didn't follow protocol, having not gone through the council before it was announced at a school function that the mustang was going to be moved. Halterman said the School Board is aware that it requires council approval. Hentges said the public needs to be aware that the trees are City property and that individuals don't have ownership in them just because they made a donation. Hentges feels that, if the mustang is removed, it should be replaced by some other carving rather than leaving an empty space at the entrance to town. Jenkins said he thinks the fur trapper should be the first statue you see when you enter town but isn't opposed to putting something on the leftover stump if the mustang is removed. He suggested the nearby vacant City lot be made into off-street parking. Conklin wants the council to be cognizant that the public needs to know that money donated will be spent in the spirit of the initial donation. Lee suggested an apple be carved on the remaining stump. Jenkins said whatever happens needs to be for the good of the community. Halterman said the School supports any decision the City makes. Hentges said she feels Conklin's comment was valuable and that community members need to be informed prior to decisions being made. Lee said it's the City council's decision regarding what to do with the area where the mustang is (once it's removed) and feels comfortable making a decision tonight. Conklin would like to replace it with another carving. Jenkins said Lewis didn't pay for it so she shouldn't be upset if it's moved. Conklin said she also felt that all trees and their themes should be authorized by council prior to being carved. Zweigle said he was ok with either moving the mustang or leaving. Motion that the City enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Bridgeport School District to move the mustang carving to the school with stipulations regarding insurance and care. M/Lee, S/Zweigle. Discussion: Hentges thinks the council needs to address a plan to commit to the replacement of the mustang carving in its original location along Foster Creek Ave. Lee feels the entire area should be addressed for beautification. Carried 4:0.
Motion to put a plan in place to do something appropriate (as approved by council) with the remaining stump. M/Hentges, S/Conklin. Discussion: Hentges wants to have the plan before summer is over. Lee wants the mayor to instruct the Tree Committee to do so by a specific date. Hentges amended the motion to specify that a plan be presented to the council at the first council meeting in August. Carried 4:0.
Hentges left at 8:12 to work at the pool. Halterman thanked the council on behalf of the school. Dave Lorz thanked the council on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.
RED CROSS REHYDRATION AGREEMENT: The mayor said the City has a problem with L&I regarding dehydration of fire department members while on fire calls. Halterman asked if the Red Cross would be called out to implement rehydration or if they would just show up. Mayor Jenkins said the agreement could be changed to stipulate that the EMS and/or Fire Commanders would be the party to call them out. Motion to adopt the Red Cross Rehydration Agreement with a change to include they will be reimbursed only when called out by incident command. M/Conklin, S/Lee. Discussion: Conklin would like to add that the City Attorney's recommendation regarding storage of the Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle be adopted as written by Chuck Zimmerman. Motion to adopt with a change to include they will be reimbursed only when called out by incident command and that the Red Cross (ARCNCC) be required to sign the Vehicle Storage Agreement. Carried 3.0.
Discussion about the North Central Chapter Red Cross' yearly service invoice ensued. Mayor said invoice will not be paid again because the City isn't receiving anything for the $500 fee.
PUBLIC INPUT: Lee would like to have a request for recycling volunteers on the next utility bill. Halterman said thanks on behalf of the EMS crew for the new ambulance and has heard many positive remarks about it.
M/Conklin, S/Lee to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 3:0.
Claims Warrants: 4890 through 4920 $30,381.18
Payroll Warrants: 4921 through 4955 $35,280.96
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lisa Stark, Finance Director
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6/23/10 Council Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL: Morris, Lee, Hentges, Soto (Student Liaison)
ABSENT: Jenkins, Zweigle, Conklin, Hardie
STAFF: Stark, Dezellem
VISITORS: Ron Draggoo (County-Wide Solid Waste), Sherilyn Jacobson, Scott Wright, Jeff Walter, Nancine Hawkins, Dave Lorz
Lisa Stark called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to appoint Jacqueline Hentges as Mayor Pro-Tem. M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 3:0.
Motion to approve the 5/26/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Morris, S/Hentges. Carried 3:0.
Motion to approve the 6/9/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 3:0.
AGENDA ADJUSTMENT: Add "Approval of Proposed Revision to & Adoption of Water System Plan" to the agenda.
GOOD TIME: Hentges said the swimming pool is doing well.
STAFF REPORTS: none
PUBLIC HEARING-COUNTYWIDE SOLID WASTE UPDATE: Hentges announced it is being recorded and opened the public hearing at 7:05.
Ron Draggoo reviewed the changes to the County's plan. He provided citizens and council members with an opportunity to comment. Said the public and council could review the plan in its entirely at www.countywide.net. Draggoo also said the Executive Summary will be available at City Hall to look at. He said the mayor has been reviewing it since 2005. Written comment is due to Countywide Solid Waste office by noon on 6/30/2010. They will respond to all written comments and create a Final Draft to be presented in August. The public hearing closed at 7:27.
PUBLIC HEARING-6-YEAR TIP: Hentges announced the hearing is being recorded and opened it at 7:27. Hentges requested comment. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:28.
RESOLUTION 10-07: Motion to approve of the 6-year TIP. M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 3:0.
BRIDGEPORT DAZE CLOSE-OUT: Stark provided the council with the revenues and expenditures for Bridgeport Daze.
PROPOSED REVISIONS OF WATER SYSTEM PLAN: Dezellem reviewed the attorney-proposed changes to the Plan. He said the City must have an operating Water System Plan to receive ARRA funding. The Plan needs to be filed by 6/30/2010 to qualify. Motion to adopt the water system plan with the proposed changes. M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 3:0.
PUBLIC INPUT: Sherilyn Jacobson said NCRL is holding live events and would like to use Bouska Square and the Fire station for some of their events. They would like to use Bouska Square 7/23/10 from 2-3:00 P.M. and 8/3/10 from 10-11:00 A.M. They would like to use the Fire Station on 8/11/10 from 3-6:00 P.M. She asked what was needed to do so (a "hold harmless" statement or something else). Jacobson added that they will be using electricity as well. Morris suggested asking Chief Lopez for permission to use the fire station. Morris also said he would like to see the staff have time to determine the City's requirements for insurance and other unknowns. Jacobson said there would be time for that.
Scott Wright said his dock permit is now required to have an accompanying Cultural Review. He said the expense may keep him from proceeding but he thanked City employees and council for all of the help he's received in the process.
M/Morris, S/Lee to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 3:0.
Claims Warrants: EXCISE 5/2010 & 4871 through 4889 $30,381.18
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lisa Stark, Finance Director
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6/9/10 Council Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL: Conklin, Hentges, Morris, Lee
ABSENT: Zweigle
STAFF: Stark, Jenkins
VISITORS: Leslie Robb, Scott Wright, Dan Peterson, Jeff Walter, Nancine Hawkins, Dave Lorz
Mayor Jenkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to approve the 4/28/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Morris, S/Hentges. Carried 4:0.
Motion to approve the 5/12/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Conklin, S/Morris. Carried 4:0.
GOOD TIME: Mayor Jenkins said he heard a lot of compliments about Bridgeport Daze. He thanked the Brewster school bands, saying they looked and sounded great. Jenkins also expressed his pleasure with the Sheriff's Honor Guard. The mayor said the people with the Peruvian Dancing Houses are interested in coming back and the classic car club has already reserved rooms to come next year. He said the final accounting is not complete but will be given at the next meeting.
STAFF: Hentges made recommendations for pool lifeguards. Motion to rehire Micah Sanon as Assistant Manager/Lifeguard, Paige Rodriguez as Lifeguard, Krista Knowlton as Lifeguard & Dustin Sikstrom on as a Fill-In Lifeguard. M/Hentges, S/Morris. Carried 4:0. Hentges mentioned she would like to have a triathlon as a fundraiser to buy new CPR dummies. She announced that the pool will open to the public at 7:00 A.M. Monday, June 14.
Mayor Jenkins said he would like to have a "Community Information" page added to the City's website to post notices, pool info, etc.
Mayor Jenkins said the school was just notified that they will receive a $25,000 grant for Disparity and Disease funding from Washington Rural Health foundation.
TREE COMMITTEE REPORT: The mayor said there has been a discussion to remove the black horse carving from Foster Creek Avenue and put it at the school. The council was given a copy of a letter from School Superintendent, Scott Sattler, voicing their approval to move it to school property at the School's expense. Mayor Jenkins said he will put it to the Tree Committee for input. Leslie Robb said the Tree Committee has met with Stuart Dezellem to discuss potential planting and landscaping around the carvings. They discussed adding river rock around those that are surrounded by dirt. Robb reported Dezellem said the City would spray the unwanted vegetation, dig the dirt to just below the sidewalk level and then fill with rock. The committee wants to change pop-up sprinklers to a drip line so it will be ready for plants (possibly next year). Robb commented that the gazebo in Bouska Square looked good since it was repainted. The mayor gave credit to volunteers who've been cleaning up and painting throughout the city. Nancine Hawkins said she has two of the plaques for the carved trees. Hentges recommended writing a grant with Wal-Mart to get plants for the landscaping around the trees.
WATER: Mayor Jenkins was hoping to have further info about the City's lawsuit against DOE and results of the trip they took to Washington, DC but said there's nothing to report yet.
PUBLIC INPUT: Scott Wright commended the American Legion for the Memorial Day decorations at the cemetery.
M/Morris, S/Hentges to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 4:0.
Claims Warrants: 4818 through 4853 $33,761.71
Payroll Warrants: 4854 through 4870 $17,263.27
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lisa Stark, Finance Director
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5/26/10 Council Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL: Morris, Lee, Conklin, Hentges, Zweigle
STAFF: Stark, Dezellem, Jenkins, Hardie
VISITORS: Adriana Zamorano, Miguel Dominguez, Kevin Soto, Gustavo Trejo, Jovani Torres, Calvin Stark, Sherilyn Jacobson, Dave Lohman, Jill Johnson, Pat Huff, Jeff Walter, Dan Peterson, Harvey Gjesdal, Tyler Caille
Mayor Jenkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
GOOD TIME: Stark reported that the annual report is done and has been submitted to the State Auditor's Office. Mayor Jenkins said the slab for Bridgeport Daze has been poured at Fireman's Park. Dezellem said the Fireman's Park sign has been repainted. Hardie commented that the City's computers are up and running.
STAFF REPORTS: Hardie said the Bridgeport Bar Dogs-At-Large Interlocal Agreement went into effect 4/21/10. She also reminded council that City Hall will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day.
Dezellem reported that Juan Landin is back as our summer mower. Dezellem also said Clint Reeves, Pastor of the Four-Square Church, is bringing 30 people into town on June 15 to do painting and clean-up projects. Dezellem says the State won't install a new Berryman Park sign but that the City can purchase one 5'x4' sign for $400. Dezellem said it is time for the 6-year TIP. He showed photos of the destruction that the bugs placed in the Knapweed have done.
Harvey Gjesdal discussed law enforcement statistics and provided the council with the activity report for April.
BRIDGEPORT DAZE: Huff talked about parade entrants, saying there are 45 thus far. She thinks this will be the biggest year yet. The mayor announced that there will be no 3-on-3 basketball tournament; the organizer backed out.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: Calvin Stark introduced his class of middle school kids who had been helping at the recycling Center. Since December of this school year, the kids baled 6-7 tons of paper and 3-4 tons of cardboard. Hardie added that the kids' help kept the recycling from piling up between the recycling days and commended them for all of their efforts. Mayor Jenkins presented the group with a plaque, thanking them for their efforts. A couple of the kids voiced their experiences, saying they didn't know much about recycling beforehand but really enjoyed themselves. Kevin Soto recommended providing the citizens of Bridgeport with some kind of bin for recycling. He felt there were a lot of residents who don't recycle because they have nowhere to store it between recycling days but felt bins could help. Calvin Stark suggested grants to help pay for the bins.
PUBLIC INPUT: Sherilyn Jacobson cleaned the flowerbeds under the Bridgeport entrance sign. She said the American Legion won't be using half-track for Brewster's Bonanza Days after all. Jacobson said the Legion's Memorial Day display of flags in the cemetery will be set up Saturday morning and will be taken down Monday at 4:00 pm.
Jeff Walter asked if the City has heard from the Department of Ecology regarding the lawsuit the City recently filed. The mayor said no.
M/Morris, S/Conklin to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 5:0.
Claims Warrants: EXCISE 4/2010 &4763 through 4795 $39,357.38
Payroll Warrants: 4796 through 4817 $20,713.65
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lisa Stark, Finance Director
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5/12/10 Council meeting minutes
COUNCIL: Morris, Lee, Conklin, Hentges, Zweigle, Soto (student liaison)
STAFF: Stark, Jenkins
VISITORS: Scott Stokoe, Jill Johnson, Jeff Walter, Steve Pasion (US Census Bureau), Scott Wright, Dave Lohman, Dave Lorz, Bill Dodson, Billy Dodson, Pat Huff, Dan Peterson, Leslie Robb
Mayor Jenkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
CENSUS UPDATE: Steve Pasion gave a US Census update. He said there was a 55% Bridgeport mail-in response rate, stating the State average was 74%. Pasion said at-home enumeration is next, asking what the City is willing to do to help get people to participate. He suggested a notation on the next bill, requesting that people answer the door if the Census comes knocking.
7:21 - Mayor Jenkins announced that the council was going into executive session for approximately 15 minutes. The council returned at 7:36. The mayor announced that the City Attorney has been authorized to file a lawsuit against the Department of Ecology. He said a copy of the filing will be available next week.
GOOD TIME: Mayor Jenkins said the Department of Ecology recognized the wastewater treatment plant for a third time for impeccable output. Mayor Jenkins gave accolades to Sewer Operator Bruce Plimpton.
Stark reported that the major computer failure that took the computers down for two weeks has been fixed.
Lee said the metal collector has taken 100 tons of metal from the City and the Bridgeport Bar. Mayor Jenkins requested records of the tonage they've taken out.
BRIDGEPORT DAZE: Huff said parade applications are coming in slowly and discussed the various entries. Morris thanked Huff for all of her hard work with the parade for all of these years. Jenkins said Henry Austin is coordinating a softball tournament during Bridgeport Daze but is handling it separately as an AAU event. Jenkins also said Mario Martinez is coordinating the pour and finish work of the concrete pad to be placed in Fireman's Park. Huff said she would like to see the City advertise for Bridgeport Daze.
PUBLIC INPUT: Billy Dodson was in attendance to earn his Boy Scout Citizen Badge. Scott Wright voiced his pleasure at the recent removal of many derelict vehicles from the City. Pat Huff said some recent out-of-town visitors were impressed with the carvings. Jenkins said the carving of the boy fishing should be done in time to be delivered for Bridgeport Daze. Huff asked if a carving could be trailered in the parade.
M/Morris, S/Hentges to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 5:0.
Claims Warrants: 4707 through 4749 $50,449.58
Payroll Warrants: 4750 through 4810 $15,731.39
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lisa Stark, Finance Director
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