GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Mayor Norm Childress called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Present were: Mayor Norm Childress and Councilmembers Helen Darr, Bill Flory, Pam Horner, Jan McDonald and Joan Souders. Robert Morales and Javier Rodriguez were absent.
Staff present were: City Administrator Scott D. Staples, City Attorney Jack Maxwell, City Clerk Anita Palacios, City Treasurer John Myers and Public Works Director Cus Arteaga.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Samantha Mejia, student of the month at Harriet Thompson Elementary School, lead the pledge of allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Trent Ball, Viticulture and Enology Instructor at YVCC Grandview Campus provided a brief presentation regarding the new Wine and Grape Education Center to be located in the old Safeway Store adjacent to the campus. He explained that construction plans were currently being reviewed with hopes to be out to bid by late November. Construction was expected to commence in January with the center being completed by late summer and opening in fall 2007. The building would house the Wine and Grape Education Center, as well as the Allied Health Center.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
5. CONSENT AGENDA
On motion by Councilmember Flory, second by Councilmember Souders, Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following:
A. Minutes of the October 16, 2006 study session
B. Minutes of the October 16, 2006 regular meeting
C. Claim Warrant Nos. 77155 - 77293 in the amount of $111,246.10
D. Payroll Warrant Nos. 41718 - 41820 in the amount of $153,496.14 for October 31, 2006
E. Letter of Resignation dated October 18, 2006 from Municipal Court Judge Rick Kimbrough effective December 31, 2006
F. Ordinance No. 1766; amended GMC Section 12.14.050 street tree varieties to be planted
G. Resolution No. 2006-22; authorized the Mayor to sign all necessary documents for the sale of real property at 150 Division Street
6. ACTIVE AGENDA
Received staff report and public comments
Before the hearing began, copies of the Community Development Block Grant handouts in both English and Spanish were provided to the public as part of the agenda packet. Mayor Childress asked if there was anyone in the audience who required a Spanish interpreter. There were none.
Mayor Childress opened the public hearing by reading the public hearing procedure. He explained that the purpose of the public hearing was to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant, and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from low- and moderate-income persons and persons residing in the City of Grandview. Up to $1,000,000 may be available to the City of Grandview on a statewide competitive basis to fund public facility, housing, economic development, or community facility projects that principally benefit low- and moderate income persons.
Before hearing from the public, Public Works Director Cus Arteaga presented the Citys application. The City proposed to submit an application for a General Purpose Grant in the amount of $660,000 for a street improvement project. The street improvements would include rehabilitation/resurfacing of streets located on the eastside of Avenue E to the eastside of Avenue C from West Second Street to West Fourth Street, and West Third Street and West Fourth Street between Avenue E and Grandridge to include curbs, gutters, storm drainage and streetlights. Sidewalks would be added or improved where necessary, as well as water lines and side connections.
No public comments were received during the hearing or by mail.
The public testimony portion of the hearing was declared closed and no further comments were received.
Authorized application submittal to the State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for funding assistance
On motion by Councilmember Darr, second by Councilmember Flory, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2006-23 authorizing application submittal to the State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for funding assistance.
C. Draft ordinance providing for a new Chapter 3.96 Rewards
Council reviewed a draft ordinance repealing Grandview Municipal Code Chapter 3.96 and providing for a new Chapter 3.96 dealing with rewards. Council believed that providing a reward system as allowed under RCW Chapter 10.85 would be beneficial to the City and may result in the decrease in certain crimes.
Council instructed staff to place the ordinance on the next meeting agenda for consideration.
Authorized the purchase of water meters from H.D. Fowler Company
In the 2006 budget, Council approved $150,000 for the conversion to an automated meter reading system. Staff estimated that the conversion would be completed in approximately a four-year phase. In preparation of the bid specifications for the new meter reading equipment, staff determined that the Citys current software was compatible with the AMR radio read master meter. Staff also determined that H.D. Fowler was the only distributor in the Washington and Oregon areas that carries the AMR radio read master meter.
Public Works Director Arteaga requested approval to purchase $100,000 (approximately 600 meters) worth of equipment. He also requested approval to by-pass the bidding requirements to allow the City to purchase meters as needed, which would simplify installation while conversion to the automated system was accomplished.
On motion by Councilmember Horner, second by Councilmember McDonald, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2006-24 authorizing the purchase of water meters from H.D. Fowler Company.
Declared the Task Force vehicle surplus and authorized the trade-in of said vehicle
The Grandview police officer assigned to the LEAD Drug Task Force currently drives a 1999 Jeep Cherokee with over 120,000 miles. Over the years, this vehicle has constantly been in and out of the shop with some major repairs. It would need replacement in the near future. The Task Force has five vehicles in its possession, which would be traded in along with the Jeep Cherokee to Mid Valley Chrysler in exchange for a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica with approximately 18,000 miles. The trade-in value for the Jeep Cherokee was $5,500. Trade-in value for the five task force vehicles was approximately $10,600. Mid Valley offered to sell the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica for $16,782, which included $47 in taxes and a documentary service fee of $35. The vehicle retailed on their lot for over $21,000. This transaction would leave a difference of $682, which would be paid to Mid Valley Chrysler by the City.
Police Chief Charvet recommended that the City surplus the 1999 Jeep Cherokee and trade it along with the five vehicles being offered by the LEAD Drug Task Force for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica and pay the difference of $682 that would be owing on the sale/transaction.
On motion by Councilmember Darr, second by Councilmember Souders, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2006-25 declaring the Task Force vehicle surplus and authorizing the trade-in of said vehicle.
F. Acceptance of Stover Loop from the Port of Grandview
The Port of Grandview installed infrastructure to their Stover development site. The Ports contractor installed public sanitary sewer and water services, and roadway improvements including storm water drainage, cement concrete curb, gutter and sidewalks and asphalt pavement surfaces. All improvements meet the Citys approved requirements and the Port requested the City take ownership of all the utilities.
Public Works Director Arteaga recommended Council accept the Port infrastructure improvements to Stover Loop as complete.
On motion by Councilmember Darr, second by Councilmember Flory, Council unanimously accepted the Stover Loop infrastructure improvements from the Port of Grandview.
G. Proposed 2007 Budget
Scheduled study sessions to review proposed budget
Council agreed to hold study sessions to review the proposed budget on November 14th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and November 20th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
7. COUNCILMEMBER MEETING REPORTS
Community Awards Banquet The Community Awards Banquet, co-sponsored by the Chamber and City, would be held on Thursday, November 16th, 6:00 p.m., at the Grandview United Methodist Church.
8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS - None
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Sale of Real Estate and Collective Bargaining
Mayor Childress adjourned the meeting to an executive session at 8:30 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to discuss the sale of real estate and 60 minutes to discuss collective bargaining with the aforementioned Mayor, Council, City Attorney and City Administrator present. The regular meeting resumed at 9:45 p.m.
The regular meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
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Mayor Norm Childress Anita Palacios, City Clerk