1. CALL TO ORDER

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, Robert Morales, Javier Rodriguez and Joan Souders.

Staff present were: City Administrator Scott Staples, City Attorney Jack Maxwell, City Clerk Anita Palacios, and Public Works Director Cus Arteaga.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Alexandra (Allie) Stott, Student of the Month at McClure Elementary School, lead the pledge of allegiance.

3. PRESENTATIONS

The City of Grandview’s appointed representative to the Benton County Mosquito Control Board, Rudy Cortez, along with Kevin Shoemaker made a presentation to Council regarding the Benton County Mosquito Control Board.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

Jack Marriotti, 508 West Concord, Grandview, questioned when the funds for the Library carpet replacement would be allocated.

City Administrator Staples advised that during the budget process, Council recommended that the Library carpet replacement be identified in the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan and earmarked for funding with the Real Estate Excise Tax funds. He indicated that the Capital Facilities Element should be completed in the next 90-days.

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 January 2, 2007 study session

B. Minutes of the January 2, 2007 regular meeting

C. 2006 Claim Warrant Nos. 77714-77835 in the amount of $290,368.15 and 2007 Claim Warrant Nos. 77836-77856 in the amount of $210,388.97

D. Payroll Warrant approval for January 15, 2007

E. Ordinance No. 2007-1 amended the 2006 budget

F. Resolution No. 2007-1 approved the Police Department Sergeants – Patrol Bargaining Unit Agreement between the City of Grandview and Teamsters Local No. 760 for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009

6. ACTIVE AGENDA

A. County Surplus Property

· Acted on request by Yakima County to accept dedication of one acre of property located east of Palacios Parkway

On January 8, 2007, Public Works Director Arteaga received a letter from the Right-of-Way Manager for Yakima County Public Services regarding surplus property. The letter indicated that the County had determined that Parcel No. 230924-13012 might be designated as surplus property and in reviewing this parcel, it had came to their attention that part of this parcel was encumbered by the Palacios Parkway project. The County was amenable to transferring ownership of this parcel to the City. They requested that the City consider accepting a deed transferring the title from the County to the City.

Public Works Director Arteaga advised that the property was located east of the Palacios Parkway and was approximately one acre. He recommended Council consider accepting the transfer of property for the following reasons:

The property could be used as a future park and ride location for the eastside of town.
Currently, the property was not maintained properly and he considered it an eye sore during the summer because of the un-mowed weeds.

On motion by Councilmember Darr, second by Councilmember Horner, Council unanimously agreed to accept a deed transferring title of Parcel No. 230924-13012 from Yakima County to the City of Grandview.

7. COUNCILMEMBER MEETING REPORTS

YVCOG General Membership Meeting – The Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG ) General Membership meeting was scheduled for January 17^th in Toppenish.

Valley Mayors Meeting – Mayor Childress will be attending the Valley Mayors Meeting on January 18^th.

8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS

Animal Shelter Replacement – City Administrator Staples advised that during the past couple weeks, citizens have expressed interest in organizing a fundraising effort to raise money for the construction of a new animal shelter. Council provided consensus for Staples to coordinate a committee for said fundraising. Councilmember Horner expressed interest in being part of the committee.

Corrections Van – City Administrator Staples reported that Police Chief Charvet has requested approval to purchase a used corrections van from the Yakima County Department of Corrections in the amount of $6,000. The 2002 Chevrolet Express 15-passenger van has 144,000 highway miles and was equipped with the protective screen and window guards. This vehicle would be utilized for transport of inmates to and from the Lower Valley District Court once the transition to District Court takes place on February 1, 2007.

It was noted that the purchase of a corrections van was also identified in the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan and earmarked for funding with the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) funds.

Following discussion, Council agreed to wait until the Capital Facilities Element was completed in order to purchase the corrections van with the REET funds.

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Collective Bargaining

Mayor Childress adjourned the meeting to an executive session at 8:15 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes to discuss collective bargaining with the aforementioned Mayor, Council, City Attorney and City Administrator present. The regular meeting resumed at 9:00 p.m.

10. ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

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Mayor Norm Childress Anita Palacios, City Clerk