Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:28 p.m. All Councilmembers were present. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Minutes of the November 1, 2010, regular Council meeting were approved on a motion from Councilmember Snyder and seconded by Councilmember Koenig. Unanimously approved.
• Accounts Payable for $8,424.42 (Wts. #13142 – 13160) were approved for payment on a motion by Olin and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
No Humane Society Report.
2011 BUDGET COVER WINNERS
Mayor DeVaney awarded tee shirts and certificates to Meredith Mittelstaedt as the winner of the 2011 budget cover contest, and to Elizabeth Katovich as the 2nd place winner. Mittelstaedt submitted a drawing of the Nifty Theater as her subject, and Katovich drew a picture of the Douglas County Courthouse. Both girls are 2nd grade students in Lynn Chambers’ class at Waterville Elementary School.
APPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL POSITION #5
• Council reviewed and unanimously approved an application from Joyce Huber for Council Position #5 on a motion by Snyder and a second by Olin.
Town Attorney Steve Smith performed the swearing in ceremony; whereupon Huber immediately assumed her position on the Council bench.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Public Hearing: 2011 Final Budget
Mayor DeVaney opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m.
No public comment.
Mayor DeVaney closed the Public Hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Ordinance #10-719: 2011 Final Budget
• Council adopted Ordinance #10-719 which approves the 2011 Final Budget for $3,271,081.00 on a motion by Snyder and a second by Hawks. Roll Call: Huber - Aye. Hawks – Aye. Olin – Aye. Snyder – Aye. Koenig – Aye.
The 2011 Budget is set as follows:
001 Current Expense $ 467,731
101 City Street $ 352,970
103 Park/Pool $ 117,350
104 City Wide Cumulative Reserve $ 471,700
106 Water/Sewer Cumulative Reserve $ 232,500
305 Capital Improvement Reserve $ 252,000
402 PWT Loan Redemption $ 199,500
405 Water/Sewer Revenue Bond 1993 $ 42,048
406 Water/Sewer Revenue Bond Reserve 1993 $ 41,448
407 2009 RD Water Debt Redemption $ 32,350
408 2009 USDA Water Debt Reserve $ 16,814
411 Water/Sewer $ 784,670
413 Garbage $ 260,000
Grand Total $3,271,081
Public Hearing: 2010 Budget Amendments and Water Use Efficiency Forum Set for December 6, 2010, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m.
WASTEWATER PROJECT – ERIC SMITH, P.E. – ERLANDSEN
Eric Smith, Project Engineer from Erlandsen, presented the “Agreement for Professional Services” for the planning phase of the new wastewater project, referencing that no mark up will be added to those invoices from Anderson Perry, prime consultants for the project.
• Olin moved to approve the “Agreement for Professional Services” from Erlandsen with a second from Koenig. Approved by majority vote, with Huber abstaining.
Smith informed Council that the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board will post the results of those street projects qualifying for grant funding for 2012 on November 19, 2010. The Town has applied for grant funding for the reconstruction of Chelan Avenue from Locust Street to Elm Street, overlays of various city street segments, and sidewalk repair and replacement in the Town.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, reported that the next Link Board meeting will take place November 16, 2010.
Gert Snyder, Alternate Solid Waste Advisory Council Representative, informed Council that the SWAC meeting discussion centered largely on budget issues. The Douglas County Commissioners will meet with Ron Dragoo, Countywide Solid Waste Director, November 16, 2010 to finalize the 2011 Solid Waste budget.
MAYOR’S REPORT
……Larry Nelson, NCW Fair Director, submitted a letter requesting that the Town add six new lights to north Monroe Street. The Town would need to approve the addition, and ultimately be responsible for the maintenance of the lights.
……The Town has collaborated with Douglas County to draft an amendment to the present code to allow electric vehicle infrastructure.
……Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has announced the minimum wage for 2011 at $8.67.
……The Town has been informed that the electronic waste recycling program has been cancelled due to lack of funding to Department of Ecology, lead agency for the program.
……Town Hall will be closed starting at noon November 24th- 26th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
……Badger Mt. Ski Gala to be Held at NCW Fairgrounds, Community Hall, Saturday, November 20, 2010, 5:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at Town Hall at $20.00 per person.
…… P. E. O. Bake Sale to be held at Town Hall, Monday, November 22, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p. m. on a motion from Koenig and a second from Snyder. Unanimous vote.
