TOWN OF WATERVILLE
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 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)
4. RON LATIMER – THIRD STREET (D)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Set Public Hearing for Preliminary Budget, Monday, October 4, 2010,
Town Hall, 7:30 p.m.
B. Set Public Hearing for Annexation of Parcel 25222210004 (East End ofAirport) to the Town of Waterville October 4, 2010, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m.
6. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS – ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR (D)
WASTEWATER PROJECT
7. SEWER RATE INCREASE (A)
A. Plan for New Wastewater Project
B. Maintenance of Present Lagoon System and Sewer Network
C. DOE Funding Workshop in Spokane, September 14th
8. 1994 FORD PICK UP ½ TON (D)
9. 2011 BUDGET WORKSHOP, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, (I)
TOWN HALL, 1:00 P.M.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
11. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. 2010 IACC Funding Conference, October 20-22, 2010
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
BULLETINS
REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR VACATED POSITION NO. 5
WATERVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
Town of Waterville is now accepting letters of interest for Position No. 5 on the Waterville Town Council.
Letters will be accepted through October 22, 2010, by 5:00 p.m.
The Town Council will interview candidates and select the new Council member on November 1, 2010, at the regular Town Council Meeting, 104 East Locust, 7:30 p. m. The person selected will serve until the end of next general election in November 2011.
Councilmembers must be registered voters and must have resided in the town limits of Waterville for one year prior to taking office.
Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month unless otherwise scheduled. Councilmembers will receive $35.00 per each meeting he/she attends, and will be payable at the end of each fiscal quarter.
Letters of interest may be submitted to:
Town of Waterville
Attn: Mayor DeVaney and Councilmembers
P. O. Box 580
Waterville, WA 98858-0580
Email: waterville@nwi.net
For further inquiries, please contact Marsha Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer, at 745-8871.
WATERVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
Town of Waterville is now accepting letters of interest for Position No. 5 on the Waterville Town Council.
Letters will be accepted through October 22, 2010, by 5:00 p.m.
The Town Council will interview candidates and select the new Council member on November 1, 2010, at the regular Town Council Meeting, 104 East Locust, 7:30 p. m. The person selected will serve until the end of next general election in November 2011.
Councilmembers must be registered voters and must have resided in the town limits of Waterville for one year prior to taking office.
Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month unless otherwise scheduled. Councilmembers will receive $35.00 per each meeting he/she attends, and will be payable at the end of each fiscal quarter.
Letters of interest may be submitted to:
Town of Waterville
Attn: Mayor DeVaney and Councilmembers
P. O. Box 580
Waterville, WA 98858-0580
Email: waterville@nwi.net
For further inquiries, please contact Marsha Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer, at 745-8871.
Friday, September 10, 2010
COUNCIL MINUTES
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
AGENDAS
TOWN OF WATERVILLE
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 TUESDAY
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)
4. PROPOSAL FOR HEARING EXAMININER SERVICES – ANDREW (A)
KOTTKAMP
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Ordinance #2010-717: Appeal Fees for Hearing Examiner
B. Resolution #2010 – 06: Establishment of a Mosquito Control District
C. Resolution #2010 – 07: Adopting Rules of Procedure for Proceedings
Before Hearing Examiner
6. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR (I)
WASTEWATER PROJECT
7. LICENSE AGREEMENT – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - WATERVILLE (A)
HISTORIC CLOCK
8. ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR 2011 BUDGET (I)
9. CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN 2011 – 2016 (D)
10. LEVY LID LIFT (D)
11. WATER RATE INCREASE (A)
12. SEWER RATE INCREASE (A)
A. Plan for New Wastewater Project
B. Maintenance of Present Lagoon System and Sewer Network
C. DOE Funding Workshop in Spokane, September 14th
13. 2011 BUDGET WORKSHOP, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, (I)
TOWN HALL, 1:30 P.M.
14. LINK TRANSIT – RICHARD DE ROCK (I)
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
16. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMEMBER DANIEL BAREITHER – (A)
POSITION #5
17. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. 2009 State Audit
B. Tree Removed in Pioneer Park
C. RCAC Composting Workshop in Moses Lake, Sept. 8th
D. Third Street Construction from Columbia Avenue to Jackson Street
Postponed until 2011
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 TUESDAY
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)
4. PROPOSAL FOR HEARING EXAMININER SERVICES – ANDREW (A)
KOTTKAMP
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Ordinance #2010-717: Appeal Fees for Hearing Examiner
B. Resolution #2010 – 06: Establishment of a Mosquito Control District
C. Resolution #2010 – 07: Adopting Rules of Procedure for Proceedings
Before Hearing Examiner
6. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR (I)
WASTEWATER PROJECT
7. LICENSE AGREEMENT – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - WATERVILLE (A)
HISTORIC CLOCK
8. ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR 2011 BUDGET (I)
9. CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN 2011 – 2016 (D)
10. LEVY LID LIFT (D)
11. WATER RATE INCREASE (A)
12. SEWER RATE INCREASE (A)
A. Plan for New Wastewater Project
B. Maintenance of Present Lagoon System and Sewer Network
C. DOE Funding Workshop in Spokane, September 14th
13. 2011 BUDGET WORKSHOP, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, (I)
TOWN HALL, 1:30 P.M.
14. LINK TRANSIT – RICHARD DE ROCK (I)
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
16. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMEMBER DANIEL BAREITHER – (A)
POSITION #5
17. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. 2009 State Audit
B. Tree Removed in Pioneer Park
C. RCAC Composting Workshop in Moses Lake, Sept. 8th
D. Third Street Construction from Columbia Avenue to Jackson Street
Postponed until 2011
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
COUNCIL MINUTES
Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
AUGUST 16, 2010
Regular meeting was cancelled by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:31 p.m. due to a lack of quorum. Councilmembers Koenig and Hawks were present. Councilmembers Bareither, Olin, and Snyder were absent.
No Council action was taken.
Council Minutes
AUGUST 16, 2010
Regular meeting was cancelled by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:31 p.m. due to a lack of quorum. Councilmembers Koenig and Hawks were present. Councilmembers Bareither, Olin, and Snyder were absent.
No Council action was taken.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
AGENDAS
TOWN OF WATERVILLE
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: AUGUST 16, 2010 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)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Resolution #2010 – 06: Establishment of a Mosquito Control District
5. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR (I)
WASTEWATER PROJECT
6. LICENSE AGREEMENT – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - WATERVILLE (A) HISTORIC CLOCK
7. CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN 2011 – 2016 (D)
8. LEVY LID LIFT (D)
9. WATER RATE INCREASE (A)
10. SEWER RATE INCREASE (A)
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
12. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. 2009 State Audit
NEXT MEETING – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: AUGUST 16, 2010 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)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Resolution #2010 – 06: Establishment of a Mosquito Control District
5. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR (I)
WASTEWATER PROJECT
6. LICENSE AGREEMENT – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - WATERVILLE (A) HISTORIC CLOCK
7. CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN 2011 – 2016 (D)
8. LEVY LID LIFT (D)
9. WATER RATE INCREASE (A)
10. SEWER RATE INCREASE (A)
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
12. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. 2009 State Audit
NEXT MEETING – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
Monday, August 9, 2010
COUNCIL MINUTES
Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
AUGUST 2, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:31 p.m. All Councilmembers were present. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Minutes of the July 19, 2010 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion from Councilmember Koenig and seconded by Councilmember Bareither. Unanimously approved.
• July 2010 Payroll for $34,835.68 (Wts. #5185 - 5209) and Accounts Payable for $72,829.86 (Wts. #12994 – 13015) were approved for payment on a motion by Olin and seconded by Snyder. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
No Humane Society Report.
Mayor DeVaney expressed strong concern regarding the welfare of a neighbor’s dogs being left outside without food or water. He has contacted the Humane Society regarding the matter.
VARELA & ASSOCIATES – DANA COWGER, P. E.
Dana Cowger, Vice President of Varela & Associates, Inc. out of Spokane, Washington, presented Council with information regarding his firm’s experience, qualifications, and history with the Town regarding engineering services for water and sewer projects. Cowger handed out a list of the company’s past projects with reference to the funding that Varela & Associates had procured for each project.
Cowger indicated he was aware that the Town would need to update its wastewater plan by 2013 to retain necessary permits from Department of Ecology. He advised Council to begin seeking funding for the project in fall 2011, and complete the engineering plans by August 2012.
Cowger encouraged Council to develop a strategy, adding it takes a year to obtain funding and develop the necessary plans for a project of this scope.
WATER PROJECT UPDATE
Outlay Report #11
• Council approved Outlay Report #11 for $38,844.44 to Pipkin Construction, Inc. for retainage payment of the water project contract on a motion by Olin, and a second by Snyder. Unanimous vote.
PROPOSED TIMELINE FOR 2011 BUDGET
Clerk-Treasurer, Marsha Peterson, presented the following timeline to Council for the 2011 budget:
• Present Revenue Estimates September 7, 2010
• Council Workshop September 22, 2010
• PUBLIC HEARING: October 4, 2010
Ad Valorem Tax & Ordinance
Estimated Revenue
• PUBLIC HEARING October 18, 2010
Preliminary Budget
• PUBLIC HEARING November 1, 2010
Final Budget Hearing
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, informed Council that a new Link bus is on the Waterville route. Link has scheduled a Public Meeting October 15, 2010 at the Columbia Transfer Station in Wenatchee at 2:00 p.m.
MAYOR’S REPORT
…… Mayor DeVaney relayed that the Douglas County Commissioners will support a Mosquito Control Board. A petition with signatures from at least 10% of the Town’s population will be necessary to get this issue on the 2011 ballot. Voter approval of the measure would result in imposing a tax to fund mosquito control.
Town Attorney Steve Smith recommended that the Town petition the voters as soon as possible.
• Council moved to advertise a Request for Qualifications closing September 15, 2010 for engineering services for a new wastewater project on a motion by Olin, and a second by Snyder. Unanimous approval.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p. m. on a motion from Bareither and a second from Snyder. Unanimous vote.
Council Minutes
AUGUST 2, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:31 p.m. All Councilmembers were present. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Minutes of the July 19, 2010 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion from Councilmember Koenig and seconded by Councilmember Bareither. Unanimously approved.
• July 2010 Payroll for $34,835.68 (Wts. #5185 - 5209) and Accounts Payable for $72,829.86 (Wts. #12994 – 13015) were approved for payment on a motion by Olin and seconded by Snyder. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
No Humane Society Report.
Mayor DeVaney expressed strong concern regarding the welfare of a neighbor’s dogs being left outside without food or water. He has contacted the Humane Society regarding the matter.
VARELA & ASSOCIATES – DANA COWGER, P. E.
Dana Cowger, Vice President of Varela & Associates, Inc. out of Spokane, Washington, presented Council with information regarding his firm’s experience, qualifications, and history with the Town regarding engineering services for water and sewer projects. Cowger handed out a list of the company’s past projects with reference to the funding that Varela & Associates had procured for each project.
Cowger indicated he was aware that the Town would need to update its wastewater plan by 2013 to retain necessary permits from Department of Ecology. He advised Council to begin seeking funding for the project in fall 2011, and complete the engineering plans by August 2012.
Cowger encouraged Council to develop a strategy, adding it takes a year to obtain funding and develop the necessary plans for a project of this scope.
WATER PROJECT UPDATE
Outlay Report #11
• Council approved Outlay Report #11 for $38,844.44 to Pipkin Construction, Inc. for retainage payment of the water project contract on a motion by Olin, and a second by Snyder. Unanimous vote.
PROPOSED TIMELINE FOR 2011 BUDGET
Clerk-Treasurer, Marsha Peterson, presented the following timeline to Council for the 2011 budget:
• Present Revenue Estimates September 7, 2010
• Council Workshop September 22, 2010
• PUBLIC HEARING: October 4, 2010
Ad Valorem Tax & Ordinance
Estimated Revenue
• PUBLIC HEARING October 18, 2010
Preliminary Budget
• PUBLIC HEARING November 1, 2010
Final Budget Hearing
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, informed Council that a new Link bus is on the Waterville route. Link has scheduled a Public Meeting October 15, 2010 at the Columbia Transfer Station in Wenatchee at 2:00 p.m.
MAYOR’S REPORT
…… Mayor DeVaney relayed that the Douglas County Commissioners will support a Mosquito Control Board. A petition with signatures from at least 10% of the Town’s population will be necessary to get this issue on the 2011 ballot. Voter approval of the measure would result in imposing a tax to fund mosquito control.
Town Attorney Steve Smith recommended that the Town petition the voters as soon as possible.
• Council moved to advertise a Request for Qualifications closing September 15, 2010 for engineering services for a new wastewater project on a motion by Olin, and a second by Snyder. Unanimous approval.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p. m. on a motion from Bareither and a second from Snyder. Unanimous vote.
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