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.