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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.12.03 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Joe Jackson, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson, and Matt Watkins. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; David McDonald, City Planner; Michael McShane, City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Reuel Klempel, Plant Division Manager; and Jim Chase, Financial Services Manager. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated November 19, 2007. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$999,995.01 ($69,533.20 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4847 and 4850 and $930,461.81 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 163256 through 163449). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,567,984.05, Voucher Nos. 37246 through 37353; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30019916 through 30020391. (e) Senior Center Facility and Program Study: To accept the final report of the Senior Center Future Planning Report as recommended by the Senior Advisory Board and the Park and Recreation Advisory Council. (d) Final Plat—First Place,Phase 1 (The Al Angelo Company) (MF#FP07-008): To approve the final plat for First Place, Phase 1. (e) Resolution No. 3052,a Resolution accepting work performed by Modern Building Systems, Inc., under contract for the Office & Locker Room Expansion, Phase 1,Project No. 07-1-02. To approve Resolution No. 3052, accepting the work performed by Modern Building Systems, Inc., under contract for the Office & Locker Room Expansion, Phase 1, Project No. 07-1-02. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Olson recognized a student from Richland High School in the audience. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mayor Olson attended the TRAC Advisory Board Meeting. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: 2008 Annual Operating and Capital Projects Budgets: MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2008 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND 2008 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council and Staff discussed the details of the 2008 Operating Budget. Ordinance No.3845, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Operating Budget for the year 2008. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved for the first reading of Ordinance No.3845, for consideration of the 2008 Annual Operating Budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Council and Staff discussed the details of the 2008 Capital Projects Budget. Ordinance No. 3846, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Capital Projects Budget for the year 2008. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved for the first reading of Ordinance No.3846, for consideration of the 2008 Capital Projects Budget. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No.3847, an Ordinance authorizing operating cash transfers from the Sewer Utility to the Stormwater Utility and adding Section 13.60.085 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Sewer Utility Funding Source." MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3847, authorizing operating cash transfers from the Sewer Utility to the Stormwater Utility and adding Chapter 13.60.095 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled"Sewer Utility Funding Source"and, fiu-ther, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2008 COLA for Non-Represented Employees: Ordinance No.3848, an Ordinance concerning wages for certain Non-Represented, Non-Management personnel for the calendar year 2008. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3848, providing a cost-of-living adjustment in the Non-Represented,Non-Management Wage Plan for year 2008 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No.3849, an Ordinance concerning the salaries for Management positions for the calendar year 2008. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3849, providing a cost-of-living adjustment in the Management Salary Plan for year 2008 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 6-1.No—Larsen. Ordinance No. 3850, an Ordinance concerning wages for temporary Non- Management,Non-Represented personnel for the calendar year 2008. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 2007 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3850, revising the Temporary Employee Wage Plan and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project No. 07-1-05: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project No. 07-1-05 to Winthrop Construction, Inc., for $176,384.96 including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Amendment of Water Filtration Plant Improvements (Valve Purchase) Project No. 07-2-05: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to amend the award for the purchase of goods and services with HDS Waterworks from 49 valves to 45 valves in the amount of $176,521.42 plus applicable sales tax. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Hoffmann commented on the language in the Chiawana Park contract. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: n Joy 1 n, ayor Sandy Kenvorthy, Deputy City erk PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of December, 2007. 3 1