Town of Concrete
Town Council Meeting
September 24, 2007
7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Judd Wilson. Mayor Wilson led the gallery in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Council members Jack Mears, Tamera Glaser, Marla Reed, and Jason Miller.
Jack Mears made a motion to excuse Mike Criner. Marla Reed seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Staff Present: Town Attorney David Day, Clerk-Treasurer Lacy Lahr, Deputy Clerk Andrea Fichter and Public Works Director Alan Wilkins.
Audience Members Signed In: Evalyn Goeringer, Doug Gates, Carol Fabrick and George Theodoratus.
Special Presentations:
Public Safety: Mayor Wilson reported that he received an email from Wayne Dowhaniuk, Skagit County Undersheriff and will be meeting with him on Wednesday. He will also be meeting with David Cooper from Skagit 911 on Tuesday at 3:30 PM. Jack Mears stated that he had spoken to the groundskeeper and there has been a lot of litter and debris left in the town parks over the weekend. It was suggested to put more garbage cans around town. Mayor Wilson also reported that he had spoken with County Commissioner Sharon Dillon regarding the turn lane into Albert’s and it remains unfunded for this year. Mayor Wilson and Ms. Dillon discussed extending the 35 MPH zone from the Sauk Valley Road west to the Dalles Road. Mayor Wilson also stated that a speed monitor sign has been placed in the school zone. It was suggested to also place one on the west-bound side as well.
H.D.R. –Bob Powell: No Report.
Clerk-Treasurer Lacy Lahr reviewed change order no. 9 for the wastewater treatment plant which included change proposal request no. 16, no. 23 and no. 27.
A motion to accept change order no. 9 was made by Jack Mears. A second to the motion was made by Marla Reed. The motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda:
· Town Council Minutes: September 10, 2007
· Voided Claims Warrant #24043
· Claims Warrants - #24044 to #24051
· Payroll Warrants - #2021 to #2031
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Jason Miller. Jack Mears seconded the motion with a correction to have the minutes read “performance bond for the water line”. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearings: None
Public Participation:None
Old Business: HDR WWTP Contract Amendment: Clerk-Treasurer Lacy Lahr reported that the Department of Ecology has indicated that the request for additional loan funding for construction services may not be approved. Attorney David Day stated that HDR may begin to withhold services. He also stated that the Town has no legal obligation to amend the contract. Discussion ensued regarding decommissioning of the lagoon.
A motion was made by Jack Mears to table the issue until additional funding is secured or the Town receives a proposal from HDR. A second to the motion was made by Marla Reed. The motion carried unanimously.
New Business: USDA Rural Development Grant Agreement:
Clerk-Treasurer Lacy Lahr presented an agreement with USDA Rural Development in order to begin drawing on the grant for the wastewater treatment plant. A motion to approve the agreement was made by Marla Reed. A second to the motion was made by Jack Mears. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Reports:
Airport: Jack Mears noted that the Glaser building permit has not been issue yet because a performance bond has not been submitted to the Town.
Jack reported that there will be a model fly-in at the airport on October 6th. Jack also reported that he visited the Quincy Airport and took photos of a road located at the end of the runway. He sent these photos to the council members and to the Mayor, to Charlie Riordan (the Town’s airport layout plan consultant), and to John Sibold at the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division. He also stated that the airport layout plan has still not been approved by the state.
Parks - Jason Miller: No Report
Jason Miller expressed concerns regarding the makeup of the Planning Commission and the issues with attendance. Jason noted that some members of the Commission live outside of the urban growth area and may have a different perspective than the residents who live in town. Discussion ensued regarding whether the Planning Commission should only be made up of members who reside within the Town limits or the Urban Growth Area.
Jason also reported that there will be a Parks Committee weeding party held on Saturday October 20th at 8 AM at the Garden Club Park.
Department Reports:
Planning Commission: Town Planner Lacy Lahr updated the Council on the Landmark preliminary plat submittals and the procedure once a complete application has been received.
Administration/Finance Report: Clerk Treasurer Lacy Lahr reported that the State Auditors will begin the 2005-2006 audit on October 22nd. She also reported that the August 2007 Treasurer’s Report is included in the Council packets for review. There were no questions from the Council.
Public Works: Nothing to report.
Mayors Report: Mayor Wilson reported on the skatepark competition that was held on Sunday. He reported that James Luttrell won a skateboard signed by Tony Hawk. Mayor Wilson also reported on the softball tournament that was held in Town and that some of the players used the Town Park for camping. Discussion ensued regarding the Town Center Sign project and the need to secure the remaining funds. The proposed placement of the sign was also discussed.
Announcements: The 2008 budget workshops will be held at 6:30 PM prior to regular Council meetings until the end of November.
The next Law Enforcement Citizens’ Advisory Committee meeting will be October 1st at 6:30 PM.
Jason Miller submitted to the Mayor a draft letter to Advanced H2O regarding contract negotiations.
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: A motion for adjournment was made by Jack Mears at 9:09 PM. A second to the motion was made by Marla Reed. The motion carried unanimously.
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Judd Wilson, Mayor Attest: Lacy J. Lahr, Clerk-Treasurer
Minutes prepared by Lacy J. Lahr
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