CITY OF GOLDENDALE GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2006 The Regular meeting of the Goldendale City Council was called to order by Mayor Mark Sigfrinius on Monday, May 1, 2006 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: MAYOR: Mark Sigfrinius COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Cuff Mable Eaton Gary Hoctor Marty Dixon Mike Montanye Joe Abbott STAFF PRESENT: Larry Bellamy, City Administrator Tracy Hansen, City Clerk Rick McComas, Acting Police Chief Dave Griffin, Public Works Director CONSENT AGENDA: A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTANYE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIXON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA CONSISTING OF THE MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2006, CLAIMS WARRANTS #23562-23611 IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,380.45 AND PAYROLL WARRANTS #24828-24909 IN THE AMOUNT OF $96506.47 FOR PAYROLL ENDING APRIL 15, 2006. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Public Works Director, Dave Griffin reviewed with Council two memos, one from the Department of Health and one from an engineer with Environmental Health Programs. These memos discuss the issue(s) involved in drilling of wells within the City limits. Dave also told Council that he, Mark, and Larry would be meeting with Dave McClure regarding a report about steelhead in the Little Klickitat. Acting Police Chief, Rick McComas updated Council on the success of the Smokin’ Joes Burnout. The Police Department could give full support to the event being held in Goldendale next year. There were small problems but nothing that couldn’t easily be corrected. COUNCIL BUSINESS: Capital Outlay Request, Horseshoe Pits Jim Link approached Council with a request for funding additional horseshoe pits needed for the upcoming horseshoe tournament season. City Administrator, Larry Bellamy indicated to Council that this was discussed last fall during budget hearings but no clear approval was neither given nor funding set aside. A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTANYE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HOCTOR TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE, NOT TO EXCEED $5000.00, FOR ADDITIONAL HORSESHOE PITS NEEDED AT E’KONE PARK. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Wasco County Striping Contract This contract is similar to the one used with Clark County in the past. Clark County no long handles striping contracts, the City therefore had to find a new resource to handle this job. A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOCTOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTANYE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE REIMBURSEABLE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH WASCO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR STRIPPING FOR THE CITY OF GOLDENDALE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Capital Outlay, Brokaw Sewer Line Mr. and Mrs. Brokaw have approached the City about hooking onto the City sewer line because their septic system has failed. Director Griffin reviewed the cost estimate he prepared with Council and noted his reasoning for requesting approval of this project. It should also be noted that the Budget Committee has reviewed and recommends approval. A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOCTOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIXON TO AUTHORIZE THE CAPITAL OUTLAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,770.06 FOR SEWER LINE EXTENSION ALONG MCKINLEY AND NORTH COLUMBUS AVENUE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Capital Outlay, Riverview Parking Lot City Administrator, Larry Bellamy reminded Council of the terms of the easement agreement with Riverview Savings Bank during the East Collins Street Project. The bank parking lot was to be leveled and paved. Previous estimate on the paving was approximately $9,000.00. We have a new estimate of $6,848.00. The budget committee recommends approval of this request. A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOCTOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIXON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MID-COLUMBIA ASPHALT CO IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,848.00, PLUS SALES TAX, FOR PAVING THE RIVERVIEW SAVINGS PARKING LOT AS PART OF THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Fire Chief Appointment A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOCTOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTANYE TO TABLE THE FIRE CHIEF APPOINTMENT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Radio Advertising Radio advertising discussed at the last Council meeting. The advertising has since been discussed with the Economic Development Committee, and they agreed this would be a benefit to the City of Goldendale. A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOCTOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ABBOTT TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KACI AND KMSW FOR “What’s Up In Goldendale” IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RESOLUTIONS: Wage Rate Approval, Ord #496 The proposed resolution would set the wage rate for Andy O’Connor, the City’s new Building Inspector. A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOCTOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTANYE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 496 BEING THE WAGE RATE FOR ANDREW O’CONNOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ORDINANCES: Nuisance Ordinance A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOCTOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIXON TO TABLE THE NUISANCE ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Water/Sewer Ordinance A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOCTOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIXON TO TABLE THE WATER/SEWER ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. At this time Council requested that another meeting of the Ordinance Committee be held to address concerns of the proposed ordinance changes and be returned for the first reading at the next Council meeting. An Ordinance Committee meeting was set for Monday, May 8th, 6:30 in the Council Chambers. REPORT OF MAYOR, ADMINISTRATOR & COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Sigfrinius: Told Council that MTV had contacted him to thank the City of Goldendale for their hospitality during the burn-out. He indicated they would be forwarding tape of the event for the City to view. Councilmember Dixon: wanted to know if our new building inspector would be receiving guidance from Isaac, and likewise how will this disrupt Dave in Public Works. It was stated that Andy will work part days with Isaac and part days in Public Works. Councilmember Abbott: questioned the condition of the street after the burn-out. It was stated that the roadway is blackened but no permanent damage was done. Administrator Bellamy: noted to Council that with Andy filling the Building Inspector position the Utility Tech III position will be opened in house first, and if no-one applies or is eligible the City will then open it to the outside. Rob Colley has left employment from the Police Department. The City has chosen to fill the position with a seasonal worker. A reserve officer has been chosen, Chris Wyzykowksi, to fill the position. He will be paid at the probation officer wage, with medical, retirement, etc benefits. Administrator Bellamy asked for a consensus to continue with the hiring process. Consensus was given. Clean up day is on May 6, 2006. Bike for the Health of It is set for May 13, 2006. EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS REQUESTED BY MAYOR SIGFRINIUS AT 8:15P.M. A MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTANYE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSTON FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF POTENTIAL LIGITATION AND LAST APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The Council reconvened to regular session at 8:40 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOCTOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIXON TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. _________________________ ATTEST: Mark Sigfrinius Mayor ____________________________ Tracy Hansen Clerk-Treasurer