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.
