Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:30 p.m. All Councilmembers were present. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Minutes of the August 2 & 16, 2010 regular Council meetings were approved on a motion from Councilmember Koenig and seconded by Councilmember Snyder. Unanimously approved.
• August 2010 Payroll for $33,142.10 (Wts. #5211 - 5235) and Accounts Payable for $39,249.54 (Wts. #13016 – 13062) were approved for payment on a motion by Bareither and seconded by Olin. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
No Humane Society Report.
PROPOSAL FOR HEARING EXAMININER SERVICES – ANDREW KOTTKAMP
• Councilmember Snyder moved to approve the proposal for services from Andrew Kottkamp as the Town of Waterville Land Use Hearing Examiner, with a second from Koenig. Roll Call: Bareither – Aye. Hawks – Aye. Olin – Aye. Snyder – Aye. Koenig – Aye. Unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance #2010-717: Appeal Fees for Hearing Examiner
• Snyder moved to adopt Ordinance #2010-717 approving an appeal fee of $550.00 from the appellant for Hearing Examiner services. Such fee will be non-refundable and payable to the Town prior to a hearing. Bareither seconded. Roll Call: Bareither – Aye. Hawks – Aye. Olin – Aye. Snyder – Aye. Koenig – Aye. Unanimous vote.
Resolution #2010 – 06: Establishment of a Mosquito Control District
• Koenig moved to approve Resolution #2010-06 which would call for the establishment of a mosquito control district, and that Waterville be included as part of the proposed district. Olin seconded. Unanimous vote.
Resolution #2010 – 07: Adopting Rules of Procedure for Proceedings Before Hearing Examiner
• Olin moved to approve Resolution #2010-07 adopting rules of procedure for proceedings before the Town of Waterville Hearing Examiner, with a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER PROJECT
Council reviewed the legal advertisement requesting qualifications for engineering services for a wastewater project. Applications must be submitted by September 10, 2010, and Council will consider those applications at the next regular Council Meeting September 20, 2010.
LICENSE AGREEMENT – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – WATERVILLE HISTORIC CLOCK
• Council approved a License Agreement between the Town of Waterville and the Waterville Chamber of Commerce for the placement, maintenance, and delegation of any associated responsibilities of the Waterville Historic Clock on a motion by Olin, and a second by Snyder. Unanimous vote.
ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR 2011 BUDGET
Council reviewed the Estimated Revenues for the 2011 Budget as prepared by Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson. It was suggested that the actual beginning balance for each fund be listed for 2009, as well as a current fund balance for 2010 to help Council track the new budget.
CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN 2011 – 2016
Council reviewed the Capital Facilities Six-Year Project List for the years 2011-2016. Edits suggested were:
• Construct one new, and line the other two sewer lagoons.
• Eliminate the proposal to design and construct a wastewater treatment plant.
LEVY LID LIFT
• Councilmember Snyder moved that legal counsel be authorized to move forward with preparations to introduce a levy lid lift to help fund the Waterville Swim Pool on the 2011 ballot. Koenig seconded. Unanimous vote.
WATER RATE INCREASE
Council reviewed numbers for the automatic water rate increase. The automatic increase equal to the current consumer price index of 1.2% will go into effect January 20, 2010.
SEWER RATE INCREASE
Mayor DeVaney briefed Council on the need to devise a new plan for a wastewater project to remain in compliance with Department of Ecology. This action will necessitate an increase in present sewer rates to cover engineering costs for the plan. The Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson will attend the DOE Funding Workshop to be held in Spokane September 14th for information on obtaining possible grant funding.
Council agreed to postpone any rate increase until the next Council meeting.
2011 BUDGET WORKSHOP, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, TOWN HALL, 1:00 P.M.
LINK TRANSIT – RICHARD DE ROCK
Richard de Rock, Link Transit Director, informed Council about the new electric buses recently purchased by Link. The buses will be powered by fast-charge lithium-ion titanium matrix batteries; will have a 14 mile minimum range, and a 5-7 minute recharge time. Maximum capacity will be 22 seated and 5 standing passengers. Vehicles will be fashioned after the trolleys, green in color, and named the “Current”. Both vehicles and batteries are grant funded. The prospective date for delivery has been delayed by 8 weeks, with launch of the new fleet tentatively scheduled for mid-December 2010.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No Committee Reports.
RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMEMBER DANIEL BAREITHER – POSITION #5
• Council accepted the written resignation of Councilmember Daniel Bareither, Position #5, on a motion by Olin, and a second by Snyder. Unanimous vote.
Council will advertise for applications for Position #5 on the Town Council.
MAYOR’S REPORT
…… Mayor DeVaney relayed that the State Auditor’s Office had just completed the 2009 single audit of the Town.
……A diseased tree was recently removed from Pioneer Park to eliminate a potential safety hazard.
……Mayor DeVaney and Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson will attend a composting workshop hosted by Rural Community Assistance Corporation in Moses Lake Wednesday, September 8th to learn about composting methods and opportunities.
……Douglas County Transportation and Land Services will be unable to complete the construction of Third Street from Columbia Avenue to Jackson Street this year due to prolonged construction on another project. Monies for Third Street will be set aside for 2011, when the project can be completed by the County.
• The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p. m. on a motion from Snyder and a second from Olin. Unanimous vote.
