Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
MARCH 7, 2011
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:30 p.m. All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Huber. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
• Minutes of the February 22, 2011 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion by Snyder, and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
• February 2011 Payroll for $25,028.01 (Wts. #5338 – 5352) and Accounts Payable for $26,695.06 (Wts. #13289 – 13306) were approved for payment on a motion by Olin and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
Douglas County Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal presented the Policing Report for February 2011 detailing 3 incidents of burglary, a felony warrant, a possible theft, and reported drug use off campus by two high school students as incidents of interest. The department met activity goals of 224.5 hours for the month.
Gjesdal also informed Council that his agency is training a drug and patrol dog. Training will take place out of state, with the goal of having a canine patrol unit in place by summer 2011.
LIVESTOCK PERMIT 2011-14: HALEY HENSON – PYGMY GOAT
• Council approved Livestock Permit #2011-14 to Haley Henson for one pygmy goat on a motion by Snyder, and a second by Koenig. Unanimous vote.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Lois Garrett presented Mayor Royal J. DeVaney with a scrapbook featuring news articles and pictures of Town activities that occurred from 2005-2009. The scrapbook titled Royal Memories is the third edition in an ongoing series.
RECYCLE CENTER ADDITION PROPOSAL: ELITE WOODWORKING
• Council approved a proposal to add walls to the new recycle center addition to Elite Woodworking for $3,113.28 on a motion by Olin and a second by Snyder. Unanimous vote.
The construction will be funded by a $25,000 grant awarded by Department of Ecology through Douglas County Solid Waste.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ENGINEERING SERVICES - RECONSTRUCTION OF CHELAN AVENUE FROM LOCUST STREET TO ELM STREET
• Council approved advertising a request for qualifications for engineering services for the reconstruction of Chelan Avenue from Locust Street to Elm Street on a motion by Koenig, and a second by Hawks. Unanimous vote.
The Town was recently awarded a grant for the reconstruction of Chelan Avenue from Locust Street to Elm Street from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for $653,630.00 for construction in 2012. However, TIB will fund the required engineering services in 2011. The Town must contribute $34,365.00 matching share, bringing the total estimated project cost to $687,995.00.
SWIM POOL UPDATE
Mayor DeVaney informed Council that Town Attorney Steve Smith, Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson, and he met with Douglas County Assessor Jim Ruud to discuss the possibility of forming a Metropolitan Park District to fund, manage, and operate the swim pool. Another option discussed was the Town placing an excess levy on the ballot at the next general election to raise tax revenues specifically for funding the pool only.
Handouts with financial information about the pool over the past five years were distributed among the audience. Comments included suggestions that all tax revenues for the Park Fund are included as well in the summarized information to obtain a more accurate financial picture, and that the Town might consider an optional $2.00 fee on each monthly utility bill to help raise money for the pool.
Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson revealed a plan to reduce pool costs in 2011 whereby Deputy Clerk Treasurer Erica Browning would become the pool manager. Other elements of the plan included a new 2011 Pool Schedule that included closing the pool on Sundays but making it available for rental, reducing the number of lifeguards hired to five, closing the pool at 8:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, and combining the lap and parent-tot swims from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Peterson stated that should the additional duties assumed by Browning and herself interfere with regular Town Hall operations, a pool manager could be promoted from the current staff. Peterson also relayed that she had called Wilbur, Bridgeport, and Odessa to inquire as to how their municipal pools were funded noting that the resounding response was community volunteerism as a key component. Peterson offered to research telephone utility tax revenues, to assure that the Town is accessing all possible revenue sources.
• Council voted unanimously to approve the new 2011 Pool Schedule with a motion by Snyder and a second by Koenig.
Several people in the audience signed up to be placed on a Pool Committee, but requested that the Town provide more information before it initiated a plan of action.
ADVERTISE FOR LIFEGUARDS FOR 2011 SWIM POOL SEASON
• Koenig moved to advertise for lifeguards for the 2011 swim pool season, with a second from Olin. Unanimous approval.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Windy Osborne reported that a committee has been formed to host a special venue in Pioneer Park during the North Central Washington Fair in August as a fundraiser for Waterville School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Formation of this committee came in the wake of the Town of Waterville Revitalization meeting held February 16th, in an effort to create more business and activity in the downtown area.
MAYOR’S REPORT
……Mayor DeVaney, representative to the Douglas County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC), informed Council that the Town will need to put garbage services out to bid, as the present contract with Consolidated Disposal, Inc. ends December 31, 2011. Mayor DeVaney requested that Town Attorney Steve Smith review the policy submitted by Countywide Solid Waste defining minimum service levels for service to be provided to residential and non-residential solid waste generators.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p. m. on a motion from Snyder and a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
AGENDAS
TOWN OF WATERVILLE
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: MARCH 7, 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 February 2011 Payroll & Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
4. LIVESTOCK PERMIT #2011 – 14: HALEY HENSON – PYGMY GOAT (A)
5. RECYCLE CENTER ADDITION PROPOSAL: ELITE WOODWORKING (A)
6. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ENGINEERING SERVICES RECONSTRUCTION OF CHELAN AVENUE FROM LOCUST STREETTO ELM STREET (A)
7. SWIM POOL UPDATE (I)
8. ADVERTISE FOR LIFEGUARDS FOR 2011 SWIM POOL SEASON (A)
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
10. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: MARCH 7, 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 February 2011 Payroll & Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
4. LIVESTOCK PERMIT #2011 – 14: HALEY HENSON – PYGMY GOAT (A)
5. RECYCLE CENTER ADDITION PROPOSAL: ELITE WOODWORKING (A)
6. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ENGINEERING SERVICES RECONSTRUCTION OF CHELAN AVENUE FROM LOCUST STREETTO ELM STREET (A)
7. SWIM POOL UPDATE (I)
8. ADVERTISE FOR LIFEGUARDS FOR 2011 SWIM POOL SEASON (A)
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
10. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
AGENDAS
TOWN OF WATERVILLE
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: MARCH 7, 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 February 2011 Payroll & Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
4. LIVESTOCK PERMIT #2011 – 14: HALEY HENSON – PYGMY GOAT (A)
5. RECYCLE CENTER ADDITION PROPOSAL: ELITE WOODWORKING (A)
6. SWIM POOL UPDATE (I)
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
8. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: MARCH 7, 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 February 2011 Payroll & Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
4. LIVESTOCK PERMIT #2011 – 14: HALEY HENSON – PYGMY GOAT (A)
5. RECYCLE CENTER ADDITION PROPOSAL: ELITE WOODWORKING (A)
6. SWIM POOL UPDATE (I)
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
8. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
Friday, February 25, 2011
COUNCIL MINUTES
Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
FEBRUARY 22, 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 February 7, 2011 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion by Snyder, and seconded by Olin. Unanimously approved.
• Accounts Payable for $12,069.13 (Wts. #13271 – 13287) were approved for payment on a motion by Hawks and seconded by Olin. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No reports.
PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT
Town Attorney Steve Smith explained the pros, cons, and steps necessary to form a Park and Recreation District, Park and Recreation Service Area, or a Metropolitan Park District as entities to help fund a park system. Smith stated such an undertaking would require additional research to decide if creating one of these taxing districts would be a beneficial alternative and to establish the best choice among the three options.
• Snyder moved to have Mayor DeVaney, Town Attorney Steve Smith, and Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson confer with the Douglas County Assessor regarding the possible formation of a taxing district to fund the park system. Koenig seconded. Unanimous vote.
2011 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT – LIFEGUARD TRAINING
• Huber moved to accept grant funds of $1,625.00 awarded by the Waterville Community Fund for lifeguard training for the 2011 swim pool staff. Snyder seconded. Unanimous vote.
COUNTYWIDE SOLID WASTE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD
Mayor DeVaney announced that Countywide Solid Waste has authorized a pass-through grant of $25,000.00 from the Washington State Department of Ecology for expansion of the recycle center. Proposals for use of these funds include placing walls on the recent recycle center addition, adding a black top area to the center, and expanding the loading dock behind the City Shop as a means to access containers at Town clean up events.
All work must be completed and billed before June 1, 2011 to comply with DOE’s funding cycle.
WATER PROJECT REPORT
Outlay Report #13 – Varela & Associates, Inc.
• Koenig moved to approve Outlay Report #13 for $8,598.71 to be submitted to USDA Rural Development for reimbursement of expenditures to Varela & Associates, Inc. for mapping the Town’s water system with a second from Snyder. Unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Link Transit will host a meeting at Town Hall, Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to discuss issues of Link bus routes to Waterville, and possible fare increases.
MAYOR’S REPORT
……Mayor DeVaney reported a large turnout for the Waterville Revitalization Meeting held at Town Hall Wednesday, February 16th. Several topics were discussed with active participation from the meeting attendees. A sign-up sheet was circulated for those wishing to serve on a committee to spearhead projects discussed. The Mayor thanks all those who attended.
……The Town sent a letter to the State Attorney General’s Office via Douglas County Commissioner Steven Jenkins supporting any action by that office against the major satellite networks for not offering the Spokane TV stations to those customers requesting them as part of their programming.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p. m. on a motion from Snyder and a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
Council Minutes
FEBRUARY 22, 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 February 7, 2011 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion by Snyder, and seconded by Olin. Unanimously approved.
• Accounts Payable for $12,069.13 (Wts. #13271 – 13287) were approved for payment on a motion by Hawks and seconded by Olin. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No reports.
PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT
Town Attorney Steve Smith explained the pros, cons, and steps necessary to form a Park and Recreation District, Park and Recreation Service Area, or a Metropolitan Park District as entities to help fund a park system. Smith stated such an undertaking would require additional research to decide if creating one of these taxing districts would be a beneficial alternative and to establish the best choice among the three options.
• Snyder moved to have Mayor DeVaney, Town Attorney Steve Smith, and Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson confer with the Douglas County Assessor regarding the possible formation of a taxing district to fund the park system. Koenig seconded. Unanimous vote.
2011 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT – LIFEGUARD TRAINING
• Huber moved to accept grant funds of $1,625.00 awarded by the Waterville Community Fund for lifeguard training for the 2011 swim pool staff. Snyder seconded. Unanimous vote.
COUNTYWIDE SOLID WASTE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD
Mayor DeVaney announced that Countywide Solid Waste has authorized a pass-through grant of $25,000.00 from the Washington State Department of Ecology for expansion of the recycle center. Proposals for use of these funds include placing walls on the recent recycle center addition, adding a black top area to the center, and expanding the loading dock behind the City Shop as a means to access containers at Town clean up events.
All work must be completed and billed before June 1, 2011 to comply with DOE’s funding cycle.
WATER PROJECT REPORT
Outlay Report #13 – Varela & Associates, Inc.
• Koenig moved to approve Outlay Report #13 for $8,598.71 to be submitted to USDA Rural Development for reimbursement of expenditures to Varela & Associates, Inc. for mapping the Town’s water system with a second from Snyder. Unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Link Transit will host a meeting at Town Hall, Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to discuss issues of Link bus routes to Waterville, and possible fare increases.
MAYOR’S REPORT
……Mayor DeVaney reported a large turnout for the Waterville Revitalization Meeting held at Town Hall Wednesday, February 16th. Several topics were discussed with active participation from the meeting attendees. A sign-up sheet was circulated for those wishing to serve on a committee to spearhead projects discussed. The Mayor thanks all those who attended.
……The Town sent a letter to the State Attorney General’s Office via Douglas County Commissioner Steven Jenkins supporting any action by that office against the major satellite networks for not offering the Spokane TV stations to those customers requesting them as part of their programming.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p. m. on a motion from Snyder and a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
Friday, February 18, 2011
AGENDAS
TOWN OF WATERVILLE
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2011 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. PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT (D)
5. 2011 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT – LIFEGUARD TRAINING (A)
6. COUNTYWIDE SOLID WASTE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD (I)
7. WATER PROJECT REPORT (A)
A. Outlay Report #13 – Varela & Associates, Inc.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
9. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. Revitalize Downtown Waterville Meeting
B. Letter to Attorney General re: Satellite Networks
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2011 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. PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT (D)
5. 2011 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT – LIFEGUARD TRAINING (A)
6. COUNTYWIDE SOLID WASTE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD (I)
7. WATER PROJECT REPORT (A)
A. Outlay Report #13 – Varela & Associates, Inc.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
9. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. Revitalize Downtown Waterville Meeting
B. Letter to Attorney General re: Satellite Networks
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
Friday, February 11, 2011
COUNCIL MINUTES
Town of Waterville
Council Minutes
FEBRUARY 7, 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 18, 2011 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion by Snyder, and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
• January 2011 Payroll for $25,488.33 (Wts. #5312 - 5314, 5327 - 5336) and Accounts Payable for $27,334.51 (Wts. #13248 – 13270) were approved for payment on a motion by Olin and seconded by Huber. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
Policing Report
No Policing Report.
Humane Society Quarterly Report
Director of Field Operations Jodi White from the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society presented additional information regarding the written Quarterly Report submitted at the January 18th Council meeting. White added that Executive Director Stephanie Manriquez has resigned and will officially step down at the end of March 2011. Applications for the position have not opened at this time.
WASTEWATER PROJECT - ERLANDSEN – ANDERSON PERRY: ERIC SMITH & ALAN SCHROEDER, PROJECT ENGINEERS
Eric Smith, Project Engineer with Erlandsen, and Alan Schroeder, Project Engineer with Anderson-Perry, jointly presented Council with an overview of the present lagoon system, devising a project plan, improvements necessary to bring the system into compliance with DOE, and the prospective timeline anticipated to complete those improvements.
Initial improvements mentioned were raising the walls of the lagoons to increase capacity and lining them to minimize any leakage and contamination of groundwater.
Smith assured Council that his review of past groundwater reports and tests up to this time were well within DOE requirements.
DOE issued a letter in June 2009 reauthorizing the Town’s wastewater discharge permit with the conditions that “the Town seek funding and develop plans for the relining of the wastewater lagoons, provide Ecology with annual updates on funding activities, and submit an amended engineering report detailing the lagoon improvements proposed and complete the retrofit of the lagoons within the proposed permit term.”
The present permit expires November 30, 2014.
2011 LIVESTOCK PERMITS
• The following Livestock Permits were unanimously approved by Council on a motion by Koenig and a second by Snyder:
2011 - 09: Christopher & Pamela Wright – 6 Hens
2011 - 10: Shelley Day – 2 4-H Steers
2011 – 11: Shelley Day – 8-10 Hens
2011 – 12: Chad & Tonya Kruger – 2 Horses
2011 – 13: Shawn & Terina O’Kelley – 8 Hens
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance No. 2011 – 721: 103 Park Fund Transfer
• Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2011 – 721 on a motion by Snyder and a second by Koenig to transfer $20,000.00 from the 001 Current Expense Fund to the 103 Park Fund as an amendment to the 2010 budget in order to meet the required beginning fund balance for the Park Fund in 2011. Roll Call: Huber- Aye. Hawks - Aye. Olin – Aye. Snyder - Aye. Koenig –Aye.
Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson explained to Council that the pool continued to run at a deficit each year due to increased expenditures and decreasing revenues. This in turn depleted reserves in the 103 Park Fund over the course of several years running.
Mayor DeVaney announced that the pool would operate in 2011, but would not reopen after that time unless there was adequate funding in place to support continued operations.
WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD – SCAP FY2010 CHELAN AVENUE: WATERVILLE PROJECT SHARE
• Olin moved to approve funds of $34,365.00 for the Town’s share of the 2012 TIB Small Cities Arterial Project for construction of Chelan Avenue from Locust Street to Elm Street, with a second from Huber. Unanimous vote.
LETTER TO ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: SATELLITE NETWORKS
• Snyder made a motion to hire Town Attorney Steve Smith to draft a letter addressed to Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna supporting an intent to sue, if necessary, Dish Network and Direct TV unless they provided the major television stations out of Spokane to customers in Waterville and the surrounding area. Olin seconded. Approved by majority vote, with Huber opposing.
ADVERTISE FOR SMALL WORKS ROSTER
• Council unanimously approved a motion to advertise for applicants for the Town of Waterville Small Works Roster on a motion by Huber, and a second by Koenig.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, reported attending a Link Board Workshop, February 4, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Link Transit will be hosting a focus group to discuss changes to transit service to Waterville, possible fare increases, and other issues at Waterville Town Hall, 104 East Locust Street, February 24, 2011, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
MAYOR’S REPORT
……Town Hall Closed Monday, February 21, 2011, in Observance of Presidents Day
……Waterville has been designated a Tree City USA for 2011.
……Mayor DeVaney announced an informal meeting will be held at Town Hall, Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss opportunities to revitalize business and fund the pool for future operation in Waterville. The public is encouraged to attend.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p. m. on a motion from Snyder and a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
Council Minutes
FEBRUARY 7, 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 18, 2011 regular Council meeting were approved on a motion by Snyder, and seconded by Koenig. Unanimously approved.
• January 2011 Payroll for $25,488.33 (Wts. #5312 - 5314, 5327 - 5336) and Accounts Payable for $27,334.51 (Wts. #13248 – 13270) were approved for payment on a motion by Olin and seconded by Huber. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
Policing Report
No Policing Report.
Humane Society Quarterly Report
Director of Field Operations Jodi White from the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society presented additional information regarding the written Quarterly Report submitted at the January 18th Council meeting. White added that Executive Director Stephanie Manriquez has resigned and will officially step down at the end of March 2011. Applications for the position have not opened at this time.
WASTEWATER PROJECT - ERLANDSEN – ANDERSON PERRY: ERIC SMITH & ALAN SCHROEDER, PROJECT ENGINEERS
Eric Smith, Project Engineer with Erlandsen, and Alan Schroeder, Project Engineer with Anderson-Perry, jointly presented Council with an overview of the present lagoon system, devising a project plan, improvements necessary to bring the system into compliance with DOE, and the prospective timeline anticipated to complete those improvements.
Initial improvements mentioned were raising the walls of the lagoons to increase capacity and lining them to minimize any leakage and contamination of groundwater.
Smith assured Council that his review of past groundwater reports and tests up to this time were well within DOE requirements.
DOE issued a letter in June 2009 reauthorizing the Town’s wastewater discharge permit with the conditions that “the Town seek funding and develop plans for the relining of the wastewater lagoons, provide Ecology with annual updates on funding activities, and submit an amended engineering report detailing the lagoon improvements proposed and complete the retrofit of the lagoons within the proposed permit term.”
The present permit expires November 30, 2014.
2011 LIVESTOCK PERMITS
• The following Livestock Permits were unanimously approved by Council on a motion by Koenig and a second by Snyder:
2011 - 09: Christopher & Pamela Wright – 6 Hens
2011 - 10: Shelley Day – 2 4-H Steers
2011 – 11: Shelley Day – 8-10 Hens
2011 – 12: Chad & Tonya Kruger – 2 Horses
2011 – 13: Shawn & Terina O’Kelley – 8 Hens
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance No. 2011 – 721: 103 Park Fund Transfer
• Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2011 – 721 on a motion by Snyder and a second by Koenig to transfer $20,000.00 from the 001 Current Expense Fund to the 103 Park Fund as an amendment to the 2010 budget in order to meet the required beginning fund balance for the Park Fund in 2011. Roll Call: Huber- Aye. Hawks - Aye. Olin – Aye. Snyder - Aye. Koenig –Aye.
Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Peterson explained to Council that the pool continued to run at a deficit each year due to increased expenditures and decreasing revenues. This in turn depleted reserves in the 103 Park Fund over the course of several years running.
Mayor DeVaney announced that the pool would operate in 2011, but would not reopen after that time unless there was adequate funding in place to support continued operations.
WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD – SCAP FY2010 CHELAN AVENUE: WATERVILLE PROJECT SHARE
• Olin moved to approve funds of $34,365.00 for the Town’s share of the 2012 TIB Small Cities Arterial Project for construction of Chelan Avenue from Locust Street to Elm Street, with a second from Huber. Unanimous vote.
LETTER TO ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: SATELLITE NETWORKS
• Snyder made a motion to hire Town Attorney Steve Smith to draft a letter addressed to Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna supporting an intent to sue, if necessary, Dish Network and Direct TV unless they provided the major television stations out of Spokane to customers in Waterville and the surrounding area. Olin seconded. Approved by majority vote, with Huber opposing.
ADVERTISE FOR SMALL WORKS ROSTER
• Council unanimously approved a motion to advertise for applicants for the Town of Waterville Small Works Roster on a motion by Huber, and a second by Koenig.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, reported attending a Link Board Workshop, February 4, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Link Transit will be hosting a focus group to discuss changes to transit service to Waterville, possible fare increases, and other issues at Waterville Town Hall, 104 East Locust Street, February 24, 2011, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
MAYOR’S REPORT
……Town Hall Closed Monday, February 21, 2011, in Observance of Presidents Day
……Waterville has been designated a Tree City USA for 2011.
……Mayor DeVaney announced an informal meeting will be held at Town Hall, Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss opportunities to revitalize business and fund the pool for future operation in Waterville. The public is encouraged to attend.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p. m. on a motion from Snyder and a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
Friday, February 4, 2011
TOWN OF WATERVILLE
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 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 January 2011 Payroll & Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
4. WASTEWATER PROJECT - ERLANDSEN – ANDERSON PERRY: ERIC SMITH & ALAN SCHROEDER, PROJECT ENGINEERS (I)
5. 2011 LIVESTOCK PERMITS (A)
A. 2011 - 09: Christopher & Pamela Wright – 6 Hens (Renewal)
B. 2011 - 10: Shelley Day – 2 4-H Steers (Renewal)
C. 2011 – 11: Shelley Day – 8-10 Hens (Renewal)
D. 2011 – 12: Chad & Tonya Kruger – 2 Horses (Renewal)
E. 2011 – 13: Shawn & Terina O’Kelley – 8 Hens (Renewal)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Ordinance No. 2011 – 721: 103 Park Fund Transfer
7. WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD – SCAP FY2010 CHELAN AVENUE: WATERVILLE PROJECT SHARE (A)
8. LETTER TO ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: SATELLITE NETWORKS (A)
9. ADVERTISE FOR SMALL WORKS ROSTER (A)
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
A. Link Transit Meeting, Thursday, February 24, 2011, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m,Waterville City Hall to Discuss Changes to Transit Service to Waterville
11. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. Town Hall Closed Monday, February 21, 2011, in Observance of Presidents Day
B. Waterville Designated Tree City USA for 2011
NEXT MEETING – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
COMBINED COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 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 January 2011 Payroll & Accounts Payable
3. POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT (I)
4. WASTEWATER PROJECT - ERLANDSEN – ANDERSON PERRY: ERIC SMITH & ALAN SCHROEDER, PROJECT ENGINEERS (I)
5. 2011 LIVESTOCK PERMITS (A)
A. 2011 - 09: Christopher & Pamela Wright – 6 Hens (Renewal)
B. 2011 - 10: Shelley Day – 2 4-H Steers (Renewal)
C. 2011 – 11: Shelley Day – 8-10 Hens (Renewal)
D. 2011 – 12: Chad & Tonya Kruger – 2 Horses (Renewal)
E. 2011 – 13: Shawn & Terina O’Kelley – 8 Hens (Renewal)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (A)
A. Ordinance No. 2011 – 721: 103 Park Fund Transfer
7. WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD – SCAP FY2010 CHELAN AVENUE: WATERVILLE PROJECT SHARE (A)
8. LETTER TO ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: SATELLITE NETWORKS (A)
9. ADVERTISE FOR SMALL WORKS ROSTER (A)
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS (I)
A. Link Transit Meeting, Thursday, February 24, 2011, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m,Waterville City Hall to Discuss Changes to Transit Service to Waterville
11. MAYOR’S REPORT (I)
A. Town Hall Closed Monday, February 21, 2011, in Observance of Presidents Day
B. Waterville Designated Tree City USA for 2011
NEXT MEETING – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011
7:30 P.M.
(I) Information (A) Action (D) Discussion
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