3/10/10 Council meeting agenda (PRELIMINARY)
1) Call to order /Pledge of Allegiance
2) Approval of the February 10, 2010 regular meeting minutes
3) Standing City Reports
Good Time
Staff Reports
Sheriff
Code Compliance Committee
4) Eagles' Easter Egg Hunt/request to use Marina Park
5) Resolution 10-03: Adopting a cost of service study for City ambulance utility services
6) Bridgeport Daze
7) Public input
8) Voucher Approval
9) Adjournment
*No action will be taken at this meeting for any adjustments made to the agenda after March 5, 2010. All agenda topics are determined by the Mayor.
2/24/10 Council Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)
COUNCIL: Morris, Lee, Hentges, Conklin, Soto (Student Liaison)
STAFF: Stark, Jenkins, Dezellem
ABSENT: Zweigle, Hardie
VISITORS: Dave Lorz, Nancine Hawkins, Scott Wright, Ken Krugel, Dan Dahl, Rick Halterman, Terri Zahn, Scott Sattler, Dan Peterson, Mike Mair, Amanda Solorzano
Mayor Jenkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to approve the 2/10/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Morris, S/Conklin. Carried 4:0.
GOOD TIME: Jenkins said the man who recycles scrap metal has been removing junk from residences where people don't want it and that he has already removed 10+ tons from properties in town. Dave Lorz said the recycler's business cards are at Nell's if anyone is interested.
STAFF REPORTS: Dezellem said the Department of Health issued new chlorine residual checkpoints that they will be monitoring. The results for the past 2 weeks are within specifications. Dezellem reported that the Fire department's automatic door openers have been installed in the fire station.
Jenkins said Hardie will not be attending tonight's meeting due to illness.
PUBLIC HEARING--SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL: Jenkins announced that the hearing is being recorded and opened it at 7:07 P.M. Dezellem provided a map of the City showing current sidewalks and the proposed area where sidewalks could go. He said they would like to place them along Columbia Avenue from the cross street of 4th to the cross street of 10th. Jenkins asked if the school representatives had comments. Sattler said the school supports the projects. Terry Zahn voiced concern about children crossing14th Street where it intersects Columbia Ave and that it is a blind spot. Dezellem said State says no more crosswalks across the State Highway without the appropriate "amt of uses."
PUBLIC HEARING: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit. Opened at 7:20. Jenkins announced that it is being recorded and asked for public input. Krugel spoke in favor. Public hearing closed at 7:21.
TREE CARVING COMMITTEE: Nancine Hawkins announced she has a renewed sense of urgency and commitment to the tree carving fundraising. She says the Chamber's top priority is to get the carvings on the north side of Foster Creek Avenue done, followed by landscaping between the carvings. Lee said he will talk with Brad Skiff, the art teacher at the high school, to get an artist's rendering of the completed project. Once the north side is done, Hawkins says they will continue to the south side of the street. She said the Chamber's committee is hoping to complete the north side by August. Lee said he looked back at past council minutes to see if there was ever a committee designated by the council for the tree project but was unable to find anything. Jenkins said the council never took action to formalize a committee. Stark said she had found a motion from May of 2009 that appointed Leslie Robb, Phil Lee and Bill Zweigle.
Motion to establish a citizen committee to oversee the ongoing and future beautification project along Foster Creek Avenue. The committee will help prepare plans for establishing vegetation and will oversee the tree carving project including recommendations for appropriate types of carvings. The committee will also assist the Chamber of Commerce, if requested, to determine funding needs for the project. M/Lee, S/Hentges. Discussion: Jenkins said he likes Lee's motion because it's better defined and specific than the original action taken in May of '09. Conklin would like to see one of the 2 council members step down from the committee so there are other community member opinions. Morris said he sees no problem with two council members. Conklin thought it would be better for public perception. Jenkins said he would like to add another community member so there is a total of 5 committee members. Carried 4:0.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE TREE CARVING COMMITTEE: Jenkins asked Soto if she would like to join the committee and she agreed. Jenkins appointed Nancine Hawkins, Bill Zweigle, Phil Lee, Leslie Robb and Ana Soto.
CENSUS BUREAU UPDATE (SHERILYN JACOBSON): Jacobson said she has taken a job with the Census Bureau to establish test sites and administer tests. She announced that the Census is looking to hire people who want a second job or an evening job. She said the Census Bureau needs 180 Numerators for Douglas county.
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DOUGLAS COUNTY AND CITY OF BRIDGEPORT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES: M/Conklin, S/Lee to adopt as presented. Jenkins said it is for 15 hours per month. Carried 4:0.
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES DISCUSSION: Stark recommended leaving fees as they are. Morris asked if $5 day is sufficient to cover kennel expenses. Dezellem feels it is. Morris feels recouping costs is necessary but that the City shouldn't be making a profit from the fees. Lee thinks the lifetime license should be eliminated. Hentges said the lifetime discount encourages people to spay or neuter their dogs. Conklin felt a lifetime license is appropriate. Stark said, in her opinion, the option of a lifetime license at a reduced fee doesn't seem to encourage people to spay or neuter their dogs. Conklin doesn't feel the higher fees are warranted.
Motion to accept Zweigle's recommendation #1 (impound fee of $40, daily kennel fee of $7.50 and license fee of $20) and no lifetime license. M/Lee, S/Morris. Existing lifetime licenses would be grandfathered. Failed 1:3 with Morris, Hentges and Conklin opposed. Motion to leave fees as they are and encourage the dog catcher to continue pursuing owners who aren't licensing their pets. Hentges wants Zweigle to know the council appreciates his time in putting together the recommendations. Carried 3:1 with Lee opposed.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT UPDATE: There were three candidates interviewed by Conklin and Morris. Conklin said the decision was tough. Their recommendation is to pick Matthew Schuh for the position with Leslie Robb as the alternate. Morris said the ordinance states that the alternate gets the first right to an open position. They recommended that Ken Krugel be given the opportunity to move up to the alternate position if vacated.
Motion to appoint Matthew Schuh to the Planning Commission with Leslie Robb as the alternate. M/Conklin, S/Morris. Carried 4:0.
CODE COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE: No report.
ORDINANCE 10- 606 (13TH ST./DOWELL) VACATION REQUEST: Motion to adopt as written. M/Morris, S/Conklin. Carried 4:0.
PUBLIC INPUT: Wright said a property adjacent to his property has a burnt trailer that has been there for awhile. Additionally, the adjacent abandoned building has been broken into and its insulation has been scattered around the property. Krugel agrees that it is hazardous and wants the City to do something about it. Dave Lorz said the property across 20th from Nell's is a hazard and that kids are crawling in and out of the abandoned car and the shell of the building. He said he once shooed 15 kids out of there and that he feels it is extremely dangerous. Lee said the Nuisance Committee can help identify these issues.
M/Morris, S/Hentges to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 4: 0.
Claims Warrants: 4305-4307 & 4486-4510 & EXCISE 1/2010 $39,261.32
Payroll Warrants: 4511 through 4530 $16,203.51
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Lisa Stark, Finance Director
2/24/10 Council Meeting Agenda
1) Call to order /Pledge of Allegiance
2) Approval of the February 10, 2010 regular meeting minutes
3) Standing City Reports
Good Time
Staff Reports
Sheriff
4) Public Hearing-Safe Routes to School
5) Public Hearing-Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
6) Census Bureau update (Sherilyn Jacobson)
7) Discussion: Animal Control Fees
8) Discussion: Dogs at Large Agreement (pending a response from County)
9) Planning Commission update
10) Code Compliance Committee update
11) Ordinance 10-606 vacating a portion of 13th St (Dowell request): 2nd reading
12) Public input
13) Voucher Approval
14) Adjournment
*No action will be taken at this meeting for any adjustments made to the agenda after February 19, 2010. All agenda topics are determined by the Mayor.
2/10/2010 Council Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL: Morris, Lee, Hentges, Conklin, Zweigle
STAFF: Stark, Jenkins, Attorney Peter Fraley, Attorney Chuck Zimmerman
VISITORS: Ken Krugel, Dave Lohman, Susan Schuh, Jeff Walter, Dave Lorz, Matthew Schuh
Mayor Jenkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to approve the 1/27/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 3:2 with Conklin and Zweigle abstaining because they didn't attend the 1/27 meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (LEGAL--WATER RIGHTS): Attorneys Peter Fraley and Chuck Zimmerman attended the Executive Session. Council left at 7:01. Mayor Jenkins announced it would be 45 minutes. Jenkins returned at 7:42 and said it would be another 15 minutes. Council returned at 8:00 and the meeting, resuming the regular session.
MotIon to authorize City Attorneys to file legal action for the purpose of obtaining a judicial determination of the water rights held by the City. M/Morris, S/Hentges. Carried 5:0. Fraley commented that the Department of Ecology limits the City to 500 acre feet of water. He felt that the City has exhausted all other avenues and that it's time for a judge to decide our legal right to the water we believe we should have.
GOOD TIME: Jenkins says he met some recyclers who had gone around town and collected recyclables, free of charge, from people who wanted to clean up their properties. He thinks they could be helpful with code compliance and getting properties cleaned up.
Jenkins reported he, Conklin and Zweigle went to Olympia for the City Legislative Action Conference.
DOG-AT-LARGE AGREEMENT: Jenkins told the council to review the County's Agreement and the City Attorney's comments to be discussed at the next meeting. Jenkins requested the staff add the Attorney's corrections as well as the addition of "dogs at large" to section 5.02, and return it to the County.
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES: Jenkins said he would like the council to discuss fees at the next meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Jenkins said he would like the personnel committee to interview the three candidates for two positions: 1 permanent and 1 alternate. Motion to turn over to personnel committee to conduct interviews.
M/Hentges, S/Lee. Carried 5:0.
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER: Lee discussed the pitfalls of code compliance (expense, lack of time, etc) and said he and Conklin would like to suggest forming a citizens' group to review the City's current ordinances. The group would canvass town, identifying problem properties, photographing them and prioritizing the ones that the committee feels are most visible. They would then submit the list to council for them to decide to fund it. Lee and Conklin also discussed trying to talk Zippy into offering a free dumpster for the people who are non-compliant to dump their trash. The 3rd piece would be to educate the residents that it's illegal.
Motion to form a committee to begin the dean-up process M/Lee, S/Conklin. Discussion: Lee said a Compiance Officer may still be necessary but that the citizen group could save the City money. Zweigle asked how long someone could be non-compliant before it would be turned over to a Compliance Officer. Jenkins said giving it 2-3 months would be appropriate. Conklin said she and Lee felt council should oversee who sits on the committee. Further, Morris recommended that Jenkins, Conklin and Lee appoint the committee and that the committee is not authorized to direct spending. Carried 5:0.
MARINA PARK CAMP HOST: Stark told the council that an ad was placed on Worksource Washington's website and that we've already received an application and a couple of inquiries. Jenkins suggested we close applications
on March 5 at noon. Interviews could then be held March 8 and 9. Motion to close application window on March 5 at 12:00 noon. M/Zweigle, S/Morris. Carried 5:0.
WATER RIGHTS EXPENDITURES: Stark explained that the council's initial authorization of $10,000 to be spent on water rights is almost depleted; likely outstanding attorney bills would completely exhaust the authorized money.
ORDINANCE 10-606 (VACATING A PORTION OF 13TH ST--DOWELL REQUEST): Read for the first time.
RESOLUTION 10-03--RMSA INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Motion to adopt as written. M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 5:0.
RMSA INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Motion to adopt as written. M/Lee, S/Hentges. 5: 0.
GRANT COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY: The City had received a letter of request to determine whether City is interested in collaborating with Grant County Housing Authority to allow them to build affordable housing in Bridgeport. Motion to approve of the drafting of an interlocal agreement to collaborate with Grant County Housing Authority to build affordable market-rate housing within Bridgeport's city limits. M/Morris, S/Hentges. Carried 5:0.
GOOD TIME: Jenkins said the Kiwanis have donated $750 for the tree carvings.
PUBLIC INPUT: Jeff Walter asked if the City is considering a change to the animal ordinance to include adoption. Jenkins said yes. Conklin asked if that meant dogs will be kept longer than the current limit of 72 hours. Jenkins said no but that the City needs to change its ordinances.
M/Morris, S/Conklin to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 5:0.
Claims Warrants: 4446-4473 $23,944.68
Payroll Warrants: 4474-4485 $15,733.46
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:53 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Lisa Stark, Finance Director
1/27/2010 regular council meeting minutes
COUNCIL: Lee, Hentges, Morris, Soto (Student Liaison)
STAFF: Stark, Dezellem, Hardie
VISITORS: Ken Krugel, Jeff Walter, Matt Schuh, Cheryl Schweizer, Gjesdal
Stark called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., asking for a motion for Mayor Pro-Tem. M/Morris, S/Lee to nominate Hentges as Pro-Tem. Carried 3:0. The flag salute was given by all present.
Stark explained that the motion for the approval of the 12/21/09 minutes was seconded by Hentges before she was sworn in for her new term and was, therefore, invalid. Motion to re-approve of the 12/21/09 meeting minutes M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 3:0.
Motion to approve the 1/13/10 regular meeting minutes. M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 3:0.
GOOD TIME: Hardie said Mayor Jenkins, Lee and Conklin are at the City Legislative Action Conference in Olympia. Stark said the City purchased a shredder for ID theft prevention.
STAFF REPORTS: Hardie said the Dogs at Large agreement went back to the County Commissioners for their attorney to review. She says it should be back to us within the next couple of weeks.
Dezellem provided council with 2009 water system production records. He said the City is running below DOE regulations for maximum use at well # 2. He also provided a 6-year comparison for water consumption. He said the full water use efficiency audit is due in July. Dezellem also said he met with TD&H for the Sewer Facility Plan. He said he hopes for a draft by late February to early March. The Municipal Building developed a leak in the Sheriffs' office area. At this time Dezellem is unable to find the source of the leak. He said the company that installed the roof, Exquisite Coatings, has been sold and the new owner is coming Feb. 4 to inspect the roof's leak. He reminded the council that the roof came with a 20-year guarantee but is unsure if improper application is covered by the guarantee or if it's just for foam integrity & urethane failure. Dezellem also reported that City property has been grafittied 3 times in the last month.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION OPEN SEAT: Please direct inquiries to City Hall. Hardie thanked Lee for his hard work and time, saying he will be missed. The deadline for letters of interest is February 10. Morris asked if there is an age restriction. Hardie said she wasn't sure but that there is no restriction regarding citizenship. Applicants just have to live within City limits.
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER: Lee reported the committee discussed forming a committee with citizens, business owners and the school. The committee would choose areas to focus on and then formulate a plan. Lee said they would be discussing more at the next council meeting. He asked that interested individuals come forward.
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES: Hardie provided council with a comparisian of area cities' fees for council to review before the next meeting.
SHERIFF'S REPORT: Harvey Gjesdal discussed service calls and comparisons of 2009 to 2008.
RESOLUTION 10-01(FILING FEES FOR ZONING AND PLANNING): Hardie explained that the fees haven't increased since 1994. In this resolution, each of the fees have been increased by $50. Motion to authorize fee increases as presented. M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 3:0.
RESOLUTION 10-02 (FILING FEES FOR BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT, SUBDIVISION, SHORT PLAT): Setting of fees. Motion to set fees as presented. M/Morris, S/Lee. Carried 3:0.
PUBLIC INPUT: None.
M/Morris, S/Lee to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 3:0.
Claims Warrants: EXCISE 12/09, 4317-4319 & 4410 through 4432 $ 53,315.67
Payroll Warrants: 4309 through 4445 $17,554.61
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Lisa Stark, Finance Director
1/13/2010 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL: Lee, Hentges, Conklin, Zweigle, Morris, Soto (Student Liaison)
STAFF: Stark, Jenkins
VISITORS: Dave Lorz, Dave Lohman, Pat Schweigart, Rodger Johnson, Bill Burch, Cheryl Schweizer, Jeff Walter
Mayor Jenkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to approve the 12/21/09 regular meeting minutes. M/Zweigle, S/Hentges. Carried 5:0.
Stark swore in Morris & Hentges.
GOOD TIME: Lee & Conklin reported on the AWC new council members class they attended.
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER: Mayor says sharing the position among other cities in the county won't work. Says the county wants a commitment of more hours than the City would likely need. Feels we could get someone cheaper than the person the county suggesltd @ $34/hr. Morris was concerned about the ramifications of having the employee as ours. Mayor doesn't want the county's contract employee. Morris thinks we should hire locally. Lee volunteered to be involved in a committee to work on it. Conklin offered to be on the committee as well.
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES: Mayor asked council to review Zweigle's report, staff report and Zweigle's suggested fee increases to discuss at the next meeting.
PUBLIC INPUT: Pat Schweigart asked if the alleyway behind her house could be plowed. Mayor offered to talk to Stuart Dezellem about it. Rodger Johnson voiced frustration about the notice on his Trash toter about keeping snow cleared away from the toters. Mayor said City is working on a solution.
M/Morris, S/Hentges to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 5: 0.
Claims Warrants: 4366, 4368 & 4370 through 4409 $105,885.22
Payroll Warrants: 4359 through 4365, 4369 & 4323 through 4338 $ 19,676.39
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Lisa Stark, Finance Director
12/21/09 Council Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL: Morris, Hentges, Conklin, Zweigle
STAFF: Jenkins, Hardie, Dezellem, Stark (7:20)
ABSENT: Vacant council position #2
VISITORS: Phil Lee, Bev Lee, Calvin Stark
Mayor Jenkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to approve the 12/9/09 regular meeting minutes. M/Hentges, S/Conklin. Carried 4:0.
Mayor Jenkins asked that Phil Lee be sworn in as Council member for position #2. Hardie swore him in and he joined the council at the table.
STAFF REPORTS: Hardie announced that there would be a Christmas party on Wednesday, December 23, at 2:00 P.M. in the council chambers and invited all council members to attend. She also reminded the council that City Hall would be closed December 24 & 25.
Dezellem reported that the sewer plant had an equipment breakdown requiring approximately $5,000 in repairs. He said the reason for the failure was unknown but was possibly due to age since the equipment is 15 years old. The crew also had an emergency repair to replace the gasket on the water main at 5th and Fairview. The asphalt from that dig will be patched in the spring. Dezellem said the crew had the opportunity to use the new snow plow and liked the way it operated.
Mayor Jenkins reported on the Chamber's "Christmas in Bridgeport" festivities, saying they'd had 3 separate events in Bouska Square. He said the fire pit the crew had moved into the park had worked well.
POOL EMPLOYEE WAGES: Hentges recommended that any returning pool employee be given a 25 cent pay raise and that the Assistant Manager wage be increased from $9.00 to $9.25. M/Hentges, S/Morris. Carried 5:0.
DOUGLAS COUNTY DOG-AT-LARGE AGREEMENT: Motion to enter into an agreement with Douglas County for Dog-At-Large enforcement on the Bridgeport Bar. M/Conklin, S/Hentges. Carried 3:0. Morris and Zweigle abstained due to conflict of interest. Mayor Jenkins suggested that we give the agreement a "test run" for a few months.
Mayor Jenkins said he and Zweigle would be meeting with County Commissioners to discuss the City's desire to have a Nuisance Enforcement Officer through a mutual agreement.
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES: Zweigle proposed increases in the dog pick-up fee, daily kennel fee and licensing of dogs. Hardie said a majority of the licenses City Hall sells are not voluntary, rather a requirement for someone to get their impounded dog back. Mayor Jenkins suggested grandfathering currently licensed dogs who have the spay/neuter "lifetime" license and going back to yearly licensing of all dogs. He suggested that spayed/neutered dogs would pay a lower yearly fee. Zweigle said he would compile his records from 2009 and report the totals at the next council meeting. This would give the council the opportunity to gauge costs to make informed decisions about the proposed fees. Zweigle says he's made contact with at least 100 people about licensing their dogs but they never did. He suggested the City send reminder letters to these people. Morris said they could be cited for not licensing their dogs. Council tabled the discussion until more information is available concerning costs, etc.
MOTION TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE FIRE RESERVES: Hardie said there is already an ordinance that allows for this transfer but that it hadn't been done for a few years so this motion is to restart the procedure. M/Morris, S/Conklin. Carried 5:0.
GOOD TIME: Calvin Stark said he took a group of middle schoolers to the recycling center to earn extra credit baling mixed paper. He said it took them less than a week to bale over 3,000 pounds of mixed paper.
M/Morris, S/Zweigle to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 5:0.
Claims Warrants: EXCISE 11/09, 4255 & 4268 through 4296 $51,376.63
Payroll Warrants: 4256 through 4267 $12,844.66
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Lisa Stark, Finance Director
12/9/09 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL: Morris, Hentges, Zweigle, Conklin, Soto (Student Liaison)
STAFF: Stark, Jenkins
ABSENT: Vacant council position #2
VISITORS: Randy Noble (TD&H), Scott Wright, Dave Lorz, Jeff Walter, Cheryl Schweizer
Mayor Jenkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The flag salute was given by all present.
Motion to approve the 11/23/09 regular meeting minutes. M/Morris, S/Conklin. Carried 4:0.
Motion to correct the 6/10/09 minutes to include former council member Jacobson's 6/10/09 note regarding the effect of fish excrement from the Colville Tribe's fish hatchery project. The note was intended to have been included with the minutes but was overlooked when the minutes were approved. M/Zweigle, S/Hentges. Carried 4:0.
GOOD TIME: Mayor Jenkins announced that the Chlorine Detention Facility for Well #1 has finally been completed.
THOMAS, DEAN & HOSKINS (TD&H): Randy Noble was in attendance to thank the City for allowing TD&H to perform the engineering duties on the Well #1 Chlorine Detention Facility. He spoke about the project and said the final inspection was December 4th. Motion to formally accept the completed project. M/Hentges, S/Morris. Carried 4:0. Noble said Hurst, the construction company, was a pleasure to work with.
WELL #1 CHLORINE DETENTION FACILITY CHANGE ORDER #2: Motion to sign change order #2 as presented. M/Morris, S/Zweigle. Carried 4:0.
CITY LOGO: There was discussion about the logo that had been created by the Port District and whether to use it as the City's new logo or to continue to use the old logo with the line drawing of the dam. Zweigle felt the dam was an important landmark for Bridgeport and liked the old logo because it incorporated the dam. Stark pointed out the fact that the dam isn't technically in the City limits and that the Port District's logo has been used on the new website, the utility bills, City employee ID badges, etc. Motion to adopt the new logo of the river with the bridge in the foreground. M/Morris, S/Conklin. Carried 3:1 with Conklin opposed.
DOUGLAS COUNTY DOG-AT-LARGE AGREEMENT: Motion to approve of amending of the current dog contract with the County to include dog control with specifics to be drafted and presented to council for approval. M/Conklin, S/Hentges. Carried 3:1 with Zweigle abstaining due to conflict of interest.
EXECUTIVE SESSION-WATER RIGHTS (LEGAL): The council went into executive session at 7:30 P.M. to discuss water rights. The City Attorney, Peter Fraley was present via phone. Jenkins announced that they would be in executive session for 15 minutes. Jenkins returned at 7:45, saying it would be about 5 more minutes.
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES DISCUSSION: The council was provided with a list of suggested animal control fee increases, prepared by dog catcher, Bill Zweigle. Zweigle explained that our fees, when compared with other cities, are lower. Council tabled the discussion to allow them time to consider and/or research the fees.
ORDINANCE 09-603 SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL: Motion to adopt as written. M/Morris, S/Hentges. Discussion: Morris said he has a problem with the process (required 10-day written notice). He asked if the process could be expedited, worried that snow could be gone by the time the 10-day written notice is up, not to mention the appeal time if someone chooses to appeal. Mayor Jenkins said it couldn't be shortened. Mayor Jenkins did say he would like to close the sidewalk on the North side of Columbia Avenue between 13th and 17th because there is nowhere for those residents to put the snow and it just keeps getting plowed back in by the State. Morris asked what Jenkins defines as "closed." Mayor Jenkins said it would be a waiver for those residents from having to keep their sidewalks clear. Morris asked if residents could request that the City crew clear their sidewalks or if it would only be by penalty. Jenkins said it was not by request. Hentges said she would like to have one notice sent and not have to re-notify repeat offenders. Mayor Jenkins suggested the Street Committee (Hentges and Zweigle) have a phone conference with the City Attorney to come up with another solution or to get a better understanding of this ordinance. Morris wanted to know if the penalty could be progressive. Conklin asked if a lien could be placed on the property. Mayor Jenkins said no. Carried 4:0. Morris asked for clarification from the Attorney if one notice per season would be sufficient.
ORDINANCE 09-604 VEGETATION, WEED AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT: Motion to adopt as written. M/Morris, S/Hentges. Carried 4:0.
ORDINANCE 09-605 ADOPTION OF 2010 FINAL BUDGET: Pay schedule is attached. Motion to adopt as presented. M/Morris, S/Zweigle. Carried 4:0.
COULEE DAM CREDIT UNION ACCOUNT: Motion to add Jean Hardie and Lisa Stark to all currently established CDCU accounts. M/Morris. Motion amended to include Kevin Morris. Amendment: M/Hentges, S/Conklin. Carried 3:1 with Morris abstaining. Amended motion: M/Hentges, S/Conklin. Carried 3:1 with Morris abstaining. Motion to remove Margaret Penunery from the Secret Witness account at Coulee Dam Credit Union and add Kevin Morris. M/Conklin, S/Zweigle. Carried 3:1 with Morris abstaining.
PUBLIC INPUT: Scott Wright thanked the council for their approval of his Shoreline Conditional Use Permit. Wright asked about the Nuisance Enforcement Officer discussed in a previous council meeting. Jenkins said the agreement is not finalized but is still in progress. Jenkins is hoping to have something to present to council in January.
M/Morris, S/Hentges to pay the following vouchers/warrants. Carried 4:0.
Claims Warrants: 4220 through 4254 $27,031.09
Payroll Warrants: 4199 through 4219 $26,651.91
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Steven D. Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Lisa Stark, Finance Director
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