Friday, January 21, 2011

COUNCIL MINUTES

Town of Waterville
Council Minutes

JANUARY 18, 2011

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 January 3, 2011 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion by Snyder, and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.

• Accounts Payable for the open period for $9,049.65 (Wts. #13198 – 13210) and 2011 Accounts Payable for $13,653.82 (Wts. #132118 – 13222) were approved for payment on a motion by Hawks and seconded by Olin. Unanimously approved.

POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT

Policing Report

Douglas County Sherriff Harvey Gjesdal requested that Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson relay to Council two incidents of interest during December 2010: a burglary, and a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia with evidence of intent to manufacture methamphetamine. Sheriff Gjesdal apologized that he was not able to attend personally due to a concurrent speaking engagement in Rock Island. Patrol hours logged for the month of December 2010 were 195.

Humane Society Quarterly Report

A written report for the 4th Quarter ending December 31, 2010 listed 31.75 Animal Control Patrol Hours, 79.5 Officer Hours including Patrol, 17 incidents investigated, with 2 citations issued. Animals received included 1 owned and 3 stray dogs, and 3 stray cats.

2011 LIVESTOCK PERMITS

2011 - 01: Irene Nordby - 1 Horse (Renewal)

• Unanimously approved by Council after a motion from Olin and a second by Snyder.

2011 - 02: Stephanie Stibal – 2 Goats (Renewal)

• Unanimously approved by Council after a motion from Huber and a second by Koenig.

2011 – 03: Kelsey Browning – 1 Pygmy Goat (Renewal)

• Unanimously approved by Council after a motion from Olin and a second by Koenig.

2011 – 04: Tom Petersen – 1 Horse (New)

• Unanimously approved by Council after a motion from Snyder and a second by Huber.

2011 – 05: Jacque Clements - 7 Laying Hens (Renewal)

• Unanimously approved by Council after a motion from Koenig and a second by Olin.

2011 – 06: Levi Bareither – 10 Hens (Renewal)

• Unanimously approved by Council after a motion from Snyder and a second by Olin.

2011 – 07: Dave Bennett – 2 - 3 Horses (New)

• Unanimously approved by Council after a motion from Snyder and a second by Koenig.

2011 – 08: Pam Grillo – 2 Horses (Renewal)

• . Unanimously approved by Council after a motion from Olin and a second by Koenig.

FUEL TAX AGREEMENT – WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD – CHELAN AVENUE

• Council approved a Fuel Tax Grant Distribution Agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for grant funding of $653,630 for the construction of Chelan Avenue from Locust Street to Elm Street in 2012 on a motion by Snyder and a second by Olin.

The grant agreement states that the Town of Waterville shall govern the use and distribution of the grant funds through all phases of the project, and shall comply with all conditions as set forth by TIB for that purpose.

WATER PROJECT UPDATE – JESSE COWGER

Jesse Cowger, Project Engineer from Varela & Associates, presented Council with preliminary drafts mapping the Town’s water system. Cowger will collaborate with Utility Superintendent Marty Ramin in developing a comprehensive series of maps detailing the Town’s municipal water system infrastructure for future reference by the utility crew, residents, and property owners. Cowger projects the maps will be completed by the end of March 2011.

QUARTERLY REPORT

Council reviewed the Town of Waterville Quarterly Report for the 4th quarter ending December 31, 2010.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, reported that Douglas County Commissioner Dale Snyder is now a member of the Board. Hawks was recently appointed Vice Chair, with Chelan County Commissioner Doug England as Chair.

Jeff Wilkens, Executive Director of the North Central Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Wenatchee Valley Transportation Council, was the guest presenter at the meeting. Wilkens spoke about the possibility of a new by-pass route in the downtown Wenatchee area to alleviate traffic congestion.

Delivery of the new electric buses has been delayed until April 2011. There will be a Link Board Workshop February 4, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

MAYOR’S REPORT

…… Chamber Banquet to be Held January 24, 2011, NCW FairgroundsCommunity Hall, 5:30 p.m.-Tickets on Sale at Town Hall-$18.00.
……Councilmember Wayne Hawks commended the Town Street Crew for the excellent job of snow removal.

• The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p. m. on a motion from Olin and a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

AGENDAS

TOWN OF WATERVILLE
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA

DATE: JANUARY 18, 2011 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

4. 2011 LIVESTOCK PERMITS (A)
A. 2011 - 01: Irene Nordby - 1 Horse (Renewal)
B. 2011 - 02: Stephanie Stibal – 2 Goats (Renewal)
C. 2011 – 03: Kelsey Browning – 1 Pygmy Goat (Renewal)
D. 2011 – 04: Tom Petersen – 1 Horse (New)
E. 2011 – 05: Jacque Clements - 7 Laying Hens (Renewal)
F. 2011 – 06: Levi Bareither – 10 Hens (Renewal)
G. 2011 – 07: Dave Bennett – 2 - 3 Horses (New)
H. 2011 – 08: Pam Grillo – 2 Horses (Renewal)

5. FUEL TAX AGREEMENT – WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION  IMPROVEMENT BOARD – CHELAN AVENUE (A) 


6. WATER PROJECT UPDATE – JESSE COWGER (I)

7. QUARTERLY REPORT (I)

8. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)

9. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. Chamber Banquet to be Held January 24, 2011, NCW Fairgrounds Community Hall, 5:30 p.m.-Tickets on Sale at Town Hall-$18.00.

NEXT MEETING – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion

Thursday, January 6, 2011

COUNCIL MINUTES

Town of Waterville

Council Minutes

JANUARY 3, 2011

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 December 20, 2010 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion by Koenig, and seconded by Snyder. Unanimously approved.

• December 2010 Payroll for $27,539.51 (Wts. #5291 – 5310) and Accounts Payable for $14,442.60 (Wts. #13198 – 13210) were approved for payment on a motion by Olin and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.

POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT

Policing Report

No Policing Report.

Humane Society Report

No Humane Society Report.

SKI HILL AGREEMENT – WATERVILLE LIONS CLUB

• Council approved a License Agreement whereby the Town of Waterville licenses the Waterville Lions Club to occupy and operate the Badger Mt. Ski Hill as a recreational downhill ski facility effective December 1, 2010 through November 30, 2011 on a motion by Koenig, and a second by Huber. Unanimous vote.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS

Resolution 2011-01: 2011 Swim Pool Wages

• In compliance with the increase in the 2011 Washington State Minimum Wage Law, Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2011 – 01 which sets the 2011 Swim Pool Wages at $8.67 per hour for 1st Year Lifeguards, $9.09 per hour for Experienced Lifeguards, and $1,870.00 per month for the Pool Manager on a motion by Snyder, and a second by Olin.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, reported that the Link Board approved the 2011 budget at the last meeting December 21, 2010. The Board opted not to request an increase in sales tax to bolster revenues. Budget constraints may necessitate discontinuing those bus routes with low ridership.

MAYOR’S REPORT

…… Town Hall will be closed Monday January 17, 2011 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As a result of this closure, the regular Council meeting will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.



• The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p. m. on a motion from Snyder and a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.