DATE: AUGUST 2, 2010 MONDAY
PLACE: TOWN HALL
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Establishment of Quorum
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Previous Minutes
B. Approval of July 2010 Payroll & Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
4. VARELA & ASSOCIATES – DANA COWGER, P. E. (I)
5. WATER PROJECT UPDATE (A)
A. Outlay Report #11
6. PROPOSED TIMELINE FOR 2011 BUDGET (I)
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
8. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. Mosquito Board
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
Friday, July 30, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
AGENDAS
TOWN OF WATERVILLE
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: JULY 19, 2010 MONDAY
PLACE: TOWN HALL
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Establishment of Quorum
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Previous Minutes
B. Approval of Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
A. Humane Society Quarterly Report – Officer Jody White
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Resolution #2010 – 05: Adopting Douglas County Comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Plan
5. WATER PROJECT UPDATE (A)
A. Outlay Report #10
6. DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY – ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RECYCLING (A)
PROGRAM
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
8. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: JULY 19, 2010 MONDAY
PLACE: TOWN HALL
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Establishment of Quorum
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Previous Minutes
B. Approval of Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
A. Humane Society Quarterly Report – Officer Jody White
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Resolution #2010 – 05: Adopting Douglas County Comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Plan
5. WATER PROJECT UPDATE (A)
A. Outlay Report #10
6. DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY – ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RECYCLING (A)
PROGRAM
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
8. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
COUNCIL MINUTES
Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
July 6, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:32 p.m. All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Snyder. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Councilmember Hawks requested that the minutes of the June 19, 2010 regular Council meeting should be corrected regarding Committee Reports for the Link Board. Minutes of the June 21, 2010 regular Council meeting were approved with corrections as requested by Hawks on a motion from Councilmember Olin and seconded by Councilmember Koenig. Unanimously approved.
• June 2010 Payroll for $28,776.00 (Wts. #5154 – 5183) and Accounts Payable for $46,256.53 (Wts. #12941 – 12972) were approved for payment on a motion by Bareither and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
No Humane Society Report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Public Hearing: Finalize and Adopt Six-Year Street Plan for 2011 - 2016
Mayor DeVaney opened the public hearing at 7:37 p. m.
Councilmember Olin suggested that a legend should accompany the Six-Year Street Plan form to assist Council and the public in deciphering the codes and numbers used in the form required by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Mayor DeVaney closed the public hearing at 7:42 p. m.
Resolution #2010 – 04: Finalize and Adopt Six-Year Street Plan for 2011 – 2016:
• Council moved to approve Resolution #2010-04 adopting the following Six-Year Street Plan for 2011 – 2010 on a motion by Hawks and a second by Bareither:
o Chelan Avenue: Locust Street to Elm Street
o Third Street: Monroe Street to Chelan Avenue
o Second Street: Rainier Street to Columbia Street
o Chelan Avenue: Poplar Street to Third Street
o Central Avenue: Locust Street to Third Street
o Walnut Street: Chelan Avenue to Monroe Street
o Harrison Street: Birch Street to Beech Street
o Franklin Street: Birch Street to Beech Street
o Rainer Street: Birch Street to Elm Street
Unanimous vote.
QUARTERLY REPORT
Council reviewed the Quarterly Report for the second quarter ending June 30, 2010.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No Committee Reports.
MAYOR’S REPORT
…… Waterville Days to be Held Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10, 2010.
……The Waterville Swim Pool has been operating quite smoothly due to the combined efforts of Pool Manager Dallon Crawford and the 2010 Lifeguard Staff Ian Daling, Anna Edgar, Chloe Pietrandrea, Clayton Ramin, Joey Valezquez, Steven Miranda, Alex Landon, and Soren Myrbo. The Mayor commended Crawford and all lifeguards for an exceptional job.
• The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p. m. on a motion from Bareither and a second from Olin. Unanimous vote.
Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
July 19, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:30 p.m. All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Snyder. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Minutes of the July 6, 2010 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion from Councilmember Olin and seconded by Councilmember Koenig. Unanimously approved.
• Accounts Payable for $12,765.10 (Wts. #12973 – 12992) were approved for payment on a motion by Bareither and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
Humane Society Quarterly Report – Officer Jody White
Officer Jody White presented the Humane Society Quarterly Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2010 which listed 31 investigated incidents, 6 citations issued, 1 animal bite, 2 stray and 1 owned dogs received, 1 owned cat received, and 1 stray other received. Officer hours including patrol hours totaled 71.5.
White said the agency will follow up on the registration of a potentially dangerous dog in Waterville.
Kathy and Charles Jeffers relayed concerns about a number of dogs located at 304 South Harrison Street. They also voiced concerns about a number of cats being kept in cages inside an unventilated metal building located at the same address. White said the agency would look into the matter.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #2010 – 05: Adopting Douglas County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
• Council moved to approve Resolution No. 2010 – 05 which adopts the Douglas County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan on a motion by Koenig and a second by Bareither. Unanimous vote.
2010 U. S. CENSUS – STEVE PASION
Steve Pasion from the U. S. Census read a congratulatory letter addressed to the Town from Regional Director Ralph J. Lee of the Seattle Regional Census Center. In the letter, Lee thanked the Town for partnering with the Bureau in successfully conducting the 2010 census.
Pasion reported 72% of the Waterville area residents had mailed in their household census reports, demonstrating the second highest mail back rate in Douglas County.
Pasion informed Council that the results of the collective data should be released in October 2010.
WATER PROJECT UPDATE
Outlay Report #10
Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson reported that $85,497.14 of USDA grant funds remain at this time. $38,844.44 of that total is committed to Pipkin Construction for retainage of the water project contract. Another $6,000 will go toward the cost of the 2009 single audit as required by federal regulations when an entity expends over $500,000 of federal funds in any fiscal year.
• Council approved Outlay #10 for $8,639.05 for engineering expenses on a motion by Olin and a second by Bareither. Unanimous vote.
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY – ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RECYCLING
PROGRAM
Department of Ecology will be implementing a Collectors Electronic Product Recycling Program as a result of Washington’s Electronic Product Recycling rule (WAC 173-900) which requires manufacturers of certain electronic products sold in Washington State to set up a recycling system.
This would mean that the Waterville Recycling Center will once again be accepting electronics at a later date in the future, at no charge to the customer. In turn, the Town will be able to sell these recyclables at 9₵ per pound to help offset the cost of recycling such goods.
• Council voted to move forward on the new electronics recycling program on a motion by Koenig and a second by Olin. Unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, reported the next regular Link Board meeting would be held in Wenatchee Tuesday, July 20th.
MAYOR’S REPORT
…… Mayor DeVaney met with Town Toyota executives, Mark Miller, General Manager and Joe Jarvis, Chair of the Public Facilities District to discuss the possibility of supporting a measure on the next election ballot to raise sales tax an extra two tenths of a percent to supplement funding of the Town Toyota Center.
……The Grand Master of the Oddfellows will visit the Waterville Library Wednesday, July 21st to assess structural concerns of loose bricks over the front entrance and mold in the basement of the library building. The Oddfellows own the building that houses the library.
……Mayor DeVaney will meet with the Douglas County commissioners next week
to seek support for the formation of a mosquito control district.
……The Mayor is working on a plan to improve the sewer lagoons. Presently the Town has a permit to operate the lagoons for the next five years. Department of Ecology, however, has required that the Town develop a plan to bring the lagoon system up to current regulations.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p. m. on a motion from Koenig and a second from Bareither. Unanimous vote.
Council Minutes
July 6, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:32 p.m. All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Snyder. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Councilmember Hawks requested that the minutes of the June 19, 2010 regular Council meeting should be corrected regarding Committee Reports for the Link Board. Minutes of the June 21, 2010 regular Council meeting were approved with corrections as requested by Hawks on a motion from Councilmember Olin and seconded by Councilmember Koenig. Unanimously approved.
• June 2010 Payroll for $28,776.00 (Wts. #5154 – 5183) and Accounts Payable for $46,256.53 (Wts. #12941 – 12972) were approved for payment on a motion by Bareither and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
No Humane Society Report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Public Hearing: Finalize and Adopt Six-Year Street Plan for 2011 - 2016
Mayor DeVaney opened the public hearing at 7:37 p. m.
Councilmember Olin suggested that a legend should accompany the Six-Year Street Plan form to assist Council and the public in deciphering the codes and numbers used in the form required by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Mayor DeVaney closed the public hearing at 7:42 p. m.
Resolution #2010 – 04: Finalize and Adopt Six-Year Street Plan for 2011 – 2016:
• Council moved to approve Resolution #2010-04 adopting the following Six-Year Street Plan for 2011 – 2010 on a motion by Hawks and a second by Bareither:
o Chelan Avenue: Locust Street to Elm Street
o Third Street: Monroe Street to Chelan Avenue
o Second Street: Rainier Street to Columbia Street
o Chelan Avenue: Poplar Street to Third Street
o Central Avenue: Locust Street to Third Street
o Walnut Street: Chelan Avenue to Monroe Street
o Harrison Street: Birch Street to Beech Street
o Franklin Street: Birch Street to Beech Street
o Rainer Street: Birch Street to Elm Street
Unanimous vote.
QUARTERLY REPORT
Council reviewed the Quarterly Report for the second quarter ending June 30, 2010.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No Committee Reports.
MAYOR’S REPORT
…… Waterville Days to be Held Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10, 2010.
……The Waterville Swim Pool has been operating quite smoothly due to the combined efforts of Pool Manager Dallon Crawford and the 2010 Lifeguard Staff Ian Daling, Anna Edgar, Chloe Pietrandrea, Clayton Ramin, Joey Valezquez, Steven Miranda, Alex Landon, and Soren Myrbo. The Mayor commended Crawford and all lifeguards for an exceptional job.
• The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p. m. on a motion from Bareither and a second from Olin. Unanimous vote.
Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
July 19, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:30 p.m. All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Snyder. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Minutes of the July 6, 2010 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion from Councilmember Olin and seconded by Councilmember Koenig. Unanimously approved.
• Accounts Payable for $12,765.10 (Wts. #12973 – 12992) were approved for payment on a motion by Bareither and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
Humane Society Quarterly Report – Officer Jody White
Officer Jody White presented the Humane Society Quarterly Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2010 which listed 31 investigated incidents, 6 citations issued, 1 animal bite, 2 stray and 1 owned dogs received, 1 owned cat received, and 1 stray other received. Officer hours including patrol hours totaled 71.5.
White said the agency will follow up on the registration of a potentially dangerous dog in Waterville.
Kathy and Charles Jeffers relayed concerns about a number of dogs located at 304 South Harrison Street. They also voiced concerns about a number of cats being kept in cages inside an unventilated metal building located at the same address. White said the agency would look into the matter.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #2010 – 05: Adopting Douglas County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
• Council moved to approve Resolution No. 2010 – 05 which adopts the Douglas County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan on a motion by Koenig and a second by Bareither. Unanimous vote.
2010 U. S. CENSUS – STEVE PASION
Steve Pasion from the U. S. Census read a congratulatory letter addressed to the Town from Regional Director Ralph J. Lee of the Seattle Regional Census Center. In the letter, Lee thanked the Town for partnering with the Bureau in successfully conducting the 2010 census.
Pasion reported 72% of the Waterville area residents had mailed in their household census reports, demonstrating the second highest mail back rate in Douglas County.
Pasion informed Council that the results of the collective data should be released in October 2010.
WATER PROJECT UPDATE
Outlay Report #10
Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson reported that $85,497.14 of USDA grant funds remain at this time. $38,844.44 of that total is committed to Pipkin Construction for retainage of the water project contract. Another $6,000 will go toward the cost of the 2009 single audit as required by federal regulations when an entity expends over $500,000 of federal funds in any fiscal year.
• Council approved Outlay #10 for $8,639.05 for engineering expenses on a motion by Olin and a second by Bareither. Unanimous vote.
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY – ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RECYCLING
PROGRAM
Department of Ecology will be implementing a Collectors Electronic Product Recycling Program as a result of Washington’s Electronic Product Recycling rule (WAC 173-900) which requires manufacturers of certain electronic products sold in Washington State to set up a recycling system.
This would mean that the Waterville Recycling Center will once again be accepting electronics at a later date in the future, at no charge to the customer. In turn, the Town will be able to sell these recyclables at 9₵ per pound to help offset the cost of recycling such goods.
• Council voted to move forward on the new electronics recycling program on a motion by Koenig and a second by Olin. Unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, reported the next regular Link Board meeting would be held in Wenatchee Tuesday, July 20th.
MAYOR’S REPORT
…… Mayor DeVaney met with Town Toyota executives, Mark Miller, General Manager and Joe Jarvis, Chair of the Public Facilities District to discuss the possibility of supporting a measure on the next election ballot to raise sales tax an extra two tenths of a percent to supplement funding of the Town Toyota Center.
……The Grand Master of the Oddfellows will visit the Waterville Library Wednesday, July 21st to assess structural concerns of loose bricks over the front entrance and mold in the basement of the library building. The Oddfellows own the building that houses the library.
……Mayor DeVaney will meet with the Douglas County commissioners next week
to seek support for the formation of a mosquito control district.
……The Mayor is working on a plan to improve the sewer lagoons. Presently the Town has a permit to operate the lagoons for the next five years. Department of Ecology, however, has required that the Town develop a plan to bring the lagoon system up to current regulations.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p. m. on a motion from Koenig and a second from Bareither. Unanimous vote.
Friday, July 2, 2010
AGENDAS
TOWN OF WATERVILLE
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: JULY 6, 2010 TUESDAY
PLACE: TOWN HALL
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Establishment of Quorum
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Previous Minutes
B. Approval of June 2010 Payroll and Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
4. 2010 U. S. CENSUS REPORT – STEVE PASION (I)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Public Hearing: Finalize and Adopt Six-Year Street Plan for 2011 - 2016
1. Resolution #2010 – 04: Finalize and Adopt Six-Year
Street Plan for 2011 – 2016
6. QUARTERLY REPORT (I)
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
8. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. Waterville Days to be Held Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10, 2010
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: JULY 6, 2010 TUESDAY
PLACE: TOWN HALL
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Establishment of Quorum
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Previous Minutes
B. Approval of June 2010 Payroll and Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
4. 2010 U. S. CENSUS REPORT – STEVE PASION (I)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Public Hearing: Finalize and Adopt Six-Year Street Plan for 2011 - 2016
1. Resolution #2010 – 04: Finalize and Adopt Six-Year
Street Plan for 2011 – 2016
6. QUARTERLY REPORT (I)
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
8. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. Waterville Days to be Held Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10, 2010
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
COUNCIL MINUTES
Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
June 21, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:30 p.m. All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Olin. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Minutes of the June 7, 2010 regular Council meeting were approved with a motion from Councilmember Koenig and seconded by Councilmember Snyder. Unanimously approved.
• Accounts Payable for $10,040.70 (Wts. #12923 – 12939) were approved for payment on a motion by Bareither and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
No Humane Society Report.
LIVESTOCK PERMIT #2010 – 14: PAM WRIGHT – 6 HENS
• Livestock Permit #2010 – 14 for 6 hens to Pam Wright was approved on a motion by Koenig, and seconded by Bareither. Unanimous vote.
PORT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY – REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION OF AIRPORT
Pat Haley, Director of the Douglas County Port District, relayed that the proposal to annex the east half of the airport to the Town had passed the 60-day review period, and the Town could now initiate the annexation process.
Town Attorney Steve Smith will research the annexation process, and return to Council with more information.
• Snyder made a motion to move forward with the process of annexing the east half of the airport to the Town with the following conditions:
a. The proposed boundary is accepted;
b. The area proposed for annexation will assume the Town’s existing indebtedness; and
c. The zoning for the area proposed for annexation will be Light Industrial.
Koenig seconded the motion. Unanimous vote in favor.
Snyder recommended the Town verify that all property owners in the area considered are current on their property taxes as one condition of annexation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Public Hearing: Six-Year Street Plan
Mayor DeVaney opened the public hearing at 7:50 p. m. on the following Six-Year Street Plan for 2011-2016:
1. Chelan Avenue: Locust Street to Elm Street
2. Third Street: Monroe Street to Chelan Avenue
3. Second Street: Rainier Street to Columbia Street
4. Chelan Avenue: Poplar Street to Third Street
5. Central Avenue: Locust Street to Third Street
6. Walnut Street: Chelan Avenue to Monroe Street
7. Harrison Street: Birch Street to Beech Street
8. Franklin Street: Birch Street to Beech Street
9. Rainer Street: Birch Street to Elm Street
No public comment.
Mayor DeVaney closed the public hearing at 7:54 p. m.
Set Public Hearing for, Tuesday, July 6, 2010, Town Hall,104 East Locust Street, 7:30 P.M. – Finalization of Six-Year Street Plan 2011 - 2016
• Council set a public hearing for the finalization of the Town of Waterville Six-Year Street Program 2011 - 2016 for Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, on a motion by Koenig and a second by Snyder. Unanimous vote.
Ordinance #10 – 716: Amending WMC 19.60 – Banner Signs
• Council moved to approve Ordinance #10 – 716 defining banner signs, and regulating the manner and time period allowed for display of such signs on a motion by Snyder, and a second by Koenig. Roll Call: Bareither – Aye. Hawks – Aye. Snyder – Aye. Koenig – Aye.
MOSQUITO SPRAYING – JR HELICOPTERS
J. R. Helicopters has alerted the Town that pressure compromising their livelihood has temporarily delayed the aerial spraying of mosquitoes scheduled for Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 4:00 a. m.
NEW WATER CONNECTS
Mayor DeVaney informed Council per memo that the Washington State Department of Health has approved an additional 274 water connections due to the construction of the new well. The memo also included Utility Superintendent Marty Ramin’s recommendation that the Town proceed slowly due to the limited capacity of the present lagoon system.
An upgrade to the Town sewer system could cost between 2.5 to 4 million dollars, resulting in sewer fees estimated at $125.00 minimum per household.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, reported that Link would be the first transit company to convert to an all electric fleet. New buses will begin arriving in August, with the formal unveiling ceremonies scheduled for October 2010. Hawks mentioned the possibility of Vice President Joseph Biden attending the unveiling ceremonies this fall.
MAYOR’S REPORT
…… Town Hall Closed Monday, July 5, 2010 in Observance of Independence
Day.
……The Town purchased a 1996 Chevrolet bucket truck from Mt. Spokane Auto Sales to replace the 1963 GMC bucket truck. The GMC was used as trade against the purchase price of $11,282.15.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p. m. on a motion from Bareither and a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
Council Minutes
June 21, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:30 p.m. All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Olin. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Minutes of the June 7, 2010 regular Council meeting were approved with a motion from Councilmember Koenig and seconded by Councilmember Snyder. Unanimously approved.
• Accounts Payable for $10,040.70 (Wts. #12923 – 12939) were approved for payment on a motion by Bareither and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
No Humane Society Report.
LIVESTOCK PERMIT #2010 – 14: PAM WRIGHT – 6 HENS
• Livestock Permit #2010 – 14 for 6 hens to Pam Wright was approved on a motion by Koenig, and seconded by Bareither. Unanimous vote.
PORT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY – REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION OF AIRPORT
Pat Haley, Director of the Douglas County Port District, relayed that the proposal to annex the east half of the airport to the Town had passed the 60-day review period, and the Town could now initiate the annexation process.
Town Attorney Steve Smith will research the annexation process, and return to Council with more information.
• Snyder made a motion to move forward with the process of annexing the east half of the airport to the Town with the following conditions:
a. The proposed boundary is accepted;
b. The area proposed for annexation will assume the Town’s existing indebtedness; and
c. The zoning for the area proposed for annexation will be Light Industrial.
Koenig seconded the motion. Unanimous vote in favor.
Snyder recommended the Town verify that all property owners in the area considered are current on their property taxes as one condition of annexation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Public Hearing: Six-Year Street Plan
Mayor DeVaney opened the public hearing at 7:50 p. m. on the following Six-Year Street Plan for 2011-2016:
1. Chelan Avenue: Locust Street to Elm Street
2. Third Street: Monroe Street to Chelan Avenue
3. Second Street: Rainier Street to Columbia Street
4. Chelan Avenue: Poplar Street to Third Street
5. Central Avenue: Locust Street to Third Street
6. Walnut Street: Chelan Avenue to Monroe Street
7. Harrison Street: Birch Street to Beech Street
8. Franklin Street: Birch Street to Beech Street
9. Rainer Street: Birch Street to Elm Street
No public comment.
Mayor DeVaney closed the public hearing at 7:54 p. m.
Set Public Hearing for, Tuesday, July 6, 2010, Town Hall,104 East Locust Street, 7:30 P.M. – Finalization of Six-Year Street Plan 2011 - 2016
• Council set a public hearing for the finalization of the Town of Waterville Six-Year Street Program 2011 - 2016 for Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, on a motion by Koenig and a second by Snyder. Unanimous vote.
Ordinance #10 – 716: Amending WMC 19.60 – Banner Signs
• Council moved to approve Ordinance #10 – 716 defining banner signs, and regulating the manner and time period allowed for display of such signs on a motion by Snyder, and a second by Koenig. Roll Call: Bareither – Aye. Hawks – Aye. Snyder – Aye. Koenig – Aye.
MOSQUITO SPRAYING – JR HELICOPTERS
J. R. Helicopters has alerted the Town that pressure compromising their livelihood has temporarily delayed the aerial spraying of mosquitoes scheduled for Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 4:00 a. m.
NEW WATER CONNECTS
Mayor DeVaney informed Council per memo that the Washington State Department of Health has approved an additional 274 water connections due to the construction of the new well. The memo also included Utility Superintendent Marty Ramin’s recommendation that the Town proceed slowly due to the limited capacity of the present lagoon system.
An upgrade to the Town sewer system could cost between 2.5 to 4 million dollars, resulting in sewer fees estimated at $125.00 minimum per household.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, reported that Link would be the first transit company to convert to an all electric fleet. New buses will begin arriving in August, with the formal unveiling ceremonies scheduled for October 2010. Hawks mentioned the possibility of Vice President Joseph Biden attending the unveiling ceremonies this fall.
MAYOR’S REPORT
…… Town Hall Closed Monday, July 5, 2010 in Observance of Independence
Day.
……The Town purchased a 1996 Chevrolet bucket truck from Mt. Spokane Auto Sales to replace the 1963 GMC bucket truck. The GMC was used as trade against the purchase price of $11,282.15.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p. m. on a motion from Bareither and a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
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