Town of Concrete Town Council Meeting May 9, 2016

7:00 p.m. Mayor Miller called the meeting to order. Mayor Miller led the gallery in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Council Members: Rob Thomas, Corey Ruiz, Mike Bartel, Marla Reed and Ginger Kyritsis.

Staff Present: Public Works Director Alan Wilkins, Town Attorney David Day, and Town Engineer Cody Hart.

Audience Members Signed In: George Theodoratus.

Public Participation: None.

Events Application: United General District 304 – Youth Activity Day: Mayor Miller stated this will be the same as previous years, but the location will be at Veterans Memorial Park instead of Silo Park this year.

Marla Reed made a motion to approve the application. Corey Ruiz seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

Special Presentations: Public Safety: Sergeant Kading reported on the April report and that it was mostly standard and routine calls. He stated there was not anything specific that jumped out at him.

*Andrea Fichter was absent from this meeting, so written minutes were not taken, but the recorder was set up. The recorder stopped working at this point in the meeting, so minutes were completed from the Mayor and Councilmember Marla Reed’s recollection on discussions and who made motions and seconds.*

Sergeant Kading reported on a death that occurred across from Town Hall on Main Street. He stated they believe it was natural causes and nothing suspicious.

Mayor Miller reported on a text he received from a council member stating that he saw a man at the public restroom who was using needles to shoot something up and he did not believe it was insulin. Sergeant Kading reminded them to call in suspicious activity and also reminded them of the online reporting that is available. Mayor Miller stated that service is not compatible with Mac computers.

CRH Engineering-Cody Hart: Cody provided the council with brief updates. He reported the park and ride pre-construction meeting will take place this Wednesday. He also reported the L.O.S.S. planning is proceeding and they are in contact with the Department of Health. He stated he should have more updates in June on this.

Consent Agenda: Town Council Minutes: April 25, 2016 Approval of Claims Checks #2629-#2657

Corey Ruiz made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Rob Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. i May 9, 2016 Minutes prepared by Andrea Fichter Minutes edited for grammar and spelling by Jason Miller Public Hearings: None.

Old Business: Glaser Property Swap Proposal – Appraisal Quotes: Discussion ensued on the information provided. There were some questions on the emails between Andrea and Anderson Appraisals. It was also stated that Anderson Appraisals resume seemed thin. Mayor Miller stated the resume was brief but looked thorough. It was stated to bring this back to the next council meeting.

Main Street Scopes of Work, Tuttle Engineering: Discussion ensued regarding the utility scope of work and wanting to ensure that work would not be doubled up on between this work and work related to the I&I repairs or water service installation associated with other funding.

Mike Bartel excused himself from the meeting at 7:31p.m.

Further discussion on this item was postponed until Mike’s return.

New Business: Airport Lease, Lot #601A – Hangar Sale, Mitchell to Clarkson: It was stated this was a straightforward hangar sale and lease transfer.

Marla Reed made a motion to approve the lease. Ginger Kyritsis seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

*Tape recorder began working again at this point in the meeting. Remaining minutes were taken from the recording.*

Mike Bartel returned to the meeting at 7:36 p.m.

Council returned to the discussion regarding the scopes of work for Tuttle Engineering.

Mike Bartel stated that he is concerned the town may be agreeing to spend money on items twice.

Cody stated that some of the I&I items will be covered under other funding. Alan stated that some of the water items may also be covered under other funding.

Mayor Miller stated that he received a statement from Andrea stating that she did not have any concerns with the scopes of work and that they fell within the funding.

Ginger Kyritsis made a motion to approve both scopes of work. Corey Ruiz seconded the motion. The motion carried with Mike Bartel opposed.

Discussion Items: None.

Council Reports: Airport: Mike Bartel: Mike stated that he was unable to connect with Jack Mears, so he does not have a report for this evening.

Parks: Marla Reed: Marla Reed stated that they want to start on the pocket park in Mill Addition. She stated they want to put out a flyer about the Parks Committee meetings and see if there is interest from the residents in the neighborhood. She stated they are hoping a high school student who needs their volunteer hours may be willing to develop a flyer and hand them out. Discussion ensued on this park and the need to get it rezoned and the plantings discussed for the park and how to get input from the residents.

Community Garden: Mike Bartel: Mayor Miller stated Youth Dynamics will be there next week to help in the garden. ii May 9, 2016 Minutes prepared by Andrea Fichter Minutes edited for grammar and spelling by Jason Miller HPLC and Economic Development Task Force: Ginger Kyritsis: Ginger reported the HPLC will meet in June. She stated the EDTF meeting will be on Friday instead of Wednesday this month. She reported that Mayor Miller and Eric Archuletta have compiled the information that was gathered and will be presenting this to the committee. Mayor Miller reported they will then get this information to Marianne, who will proceed with the process for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan update.

Health Care: Corey Ruiz: Corey reported the luncheon held by SeaMar had been very well attended. He stated they had handed out essentials such as toothpaste, deodorant and other items to attendees. He also reported they will be holding more of these in the future and that they are sponsored and organized by SeaMar. Ginger Kyritsis asked if he could speak with them about possible dental care for adults who have Apple insurance. She stated the dentist in town takes this insurance for children but not for adults.

Department Reports: Planning Commission/ Historical Preservation: Marianne Manville- Ailles: Marianne was absent.

Administration/Finance Report: Andrea Fichter: Andrea was absent. Mayor Miller referred to Andrea’s working items report. He reported on the grant application for the WWTP upgrades and also discussed the coordination effort between the town and Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group for possible dredging work in Lorenzen Creek this summer during the fish window.

Public Works: Alan Wilkins: Alan had nothing further to report.

Imagine Concrete: Mayor Miller: Mayor Miller reported the next meeting is scheduled for May 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pilots’ Lounge, and is open to the public.

Mayor’s Report: Mayor Miller reported the new EDASC director has changed the name of the group from an Association to an Alliance. He stated he met with this group and the two new people that were hired recently. He stated he also received a follow-up email after this meeting that contained some great ideas for the town. He reported that he is impressed with the new director who has taken a tour of Concrete and attended one of the EDTF meetings.

Mayor Miller also reported on a recent conversation he had with a resident who lives just outside the town limits. He stated this person is a big library supporter and they discussed the different location ideas for the new library building, as well as the possible Lorenzen Creek reroute. He stated this individual stated their possible willingness to donate money for these projects. Mayor Miller stated that he did not want to state this individual’s name at this point, but wanted to point out he’s the real deal and he will be following up with him in the future.

Ginger asked about Livie Alley and stated that it needs some attention. Alan reported they need to take a closer look and agreed that it needs some work. Discussion ensued on a certain resident who continuously tries to block the alley and access to it. Discussion also ensued regarding brush trimming in this area.

Corey Ruiz asked about Niagara Bottling. Mayor Miller reported a letter has gone out to Niagara Bottling. David Day stated he reviewed and approved the letter, as well as the solicitation that went out for bulk water sales interest. Discussion ensued on Niagara having a bottling plant in Puyallup and another location closer to them for getting spring water and that the closure of the Burlington warehouse could be part of the reason for the decline in sales.

Announcements: Mayor Miller announced that Dave Chapman is home and is getting around town with the use of his breath-controlled wheel chair. He stated he has high hopes that Dave will iii May 9, 2016 Minutes prepared by Andrea Fichter Minutes edited for grammar and spelling by Jason Miller make a full recovery based on the progress he has already made. He also wanted to give a huge thank you to the Lions Club for getting a concrete slab in place at Dave’s house so that he is able to enter and exit his vehicle using his wheelchair.

Mayor Miller thanked Rob Thomas and the volunteer crew he put together to clean up the lot west of the Rogge Building.

Executive Session: None.

Adjournment: Corey Ruiz made a motion for adjournment at approximately 8:10 p.m. Rob Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

______Jason Miller, Mayor Attest: Andrea Fichter, Clerk Treasurer

iv May 9, 2016 Minutes prepared by Andrea Fichter Minutes edited for grammar and spelling by Jason Miller