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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2008
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, Tom
Larsen, Joyce Olson, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan
Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Michael McShane, City
Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief, Greg Garcia, Fire Chief, Doyle Heath, Utility
Engineer; and Jess Greenough, Field Division Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem:
Mr. Watkins nominated Joyce Olson for Mayor. Mr. Garrison seconded.
With no further nominations, Mayor Olson closed nominations.
Ms. Olson was declared Mayor for the years 2008 and 2009 by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Mr. Garrison nominated Matt Watkins for Mayor Pro-Tem.
Mr. Larsen nominated Robert Hoffmann for Mayor Pro-Tem.
With no further nominations, Mayor Olson closed nominations.
Mr. Watkins was declared Mayor Pro-Tem by the following Roll Call vote:
Watkins: Olson, Yenney, Hoffmann, Francik, Garrison.
Hoffmann: Larsen.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated December 17, 2007.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$419,874.69 ($41,300.39 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 4878 and 4885 and $378,574.30 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 163665 through 163824). (2007 Expenses)
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,123,801.71 ($1,123,801.71 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 163825 through 163867). (2008 Expenses)
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,908,804.07, Voucher Nos. 37354 through
37448; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30020392 through 30020861.
(c) Resolution No. 3057, a Resolution accepting work performed by A&B
Asphalt under contract for the 2007 Handicap Ramps,Project No. 07-3-06.
To approve Resolution No. 3057, accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt under
contract for the 2007 Handicap Ramps, Project No. 07-3-06.
(d) Resolution No. 3058, a Resolution accepting work by Rhoads Asphalt Paving
and Construction under contract for the Sun Willows Golf Course Cart Path
Improvement Project.
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To approve Resolution No. 3058, accepting the work performed by Rhoads Asphalt
Paving and Construction under contract for the Sun Willows Golf Course Cart Path
Improvement Project.
(e) Resolution No. 3059, a Resolution accepting work performed by Inland
Asphalt under contract for the 2007 Annual Overlay/Street Reconstruction Project
No. 07-3-02.
To approve Resolution No. 3059, accepting the work performed by Inland Asphalt under
contract for the 2007 Annual Overlay Project No. 07-3-02.
MOTION: Mr. Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms. Francik
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Olson noted a representative from League of Women Voters is in the audience and
will be regularly attending the Council meetings. She also recognized students in the
audience.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mayor Olson attended the First Night celebration.
Mr. Garrison welcomed Mr. Yenney to the Council.
Mr. Larsen attended the First Night celebration and the Emergency Medical Services
Board Meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann noted the Cable Bridge Run had a record number of participants. He also
attended the First Night celebration and the Franklin County Mosquito Control District
board meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 3060, a Resolution establishing Water Use Efficiency Goals.
MOTION: Mr. Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3060, establishing Water
Use Efficiency Goals. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Baseball Stadium Lease:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:15 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to
discuss the Baseball Stadium Lease.
Mayor Olson reconvened the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to bring off the table for discussion the 10-year lease
agreement with Northwest Baseball Ventures for the Baseball Stadium. Mr. Larsen
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to table this issue until January 14, 2008 to consider
revised language relating to the stadium naming rights in the proposed agreement. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Coating of Road 68 Water Tank Standpipe Project No. 08-5-01:
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MOTION: Mr. Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the coating of Road 68
Water Tank Standpipe Project No. 08-5-01 to Dunkin & Bush, Inc., in the amount of
$229,300.00 plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the
contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:39 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to
discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel.
Mayor Olson returned to the Council Chambers and noted the executive session will
continue an additional 10 minutes.
Mayor Olson reconvened the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Joy l Ol n, Mayor Sandy Ker4orthy, Deputy Cit Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 22°d day of January 2008.
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