Town Coucil Minutes January 9th, 2012
TOWN OF YACOLT, WASHINGTON
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DATE: January 9th, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALIEGANCE
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
PRESENT: Mayor, Jeff Carothers
Councilmember(s): Jeff Hall, Jerry Newell, Karen Holyk, Vince Myers, Rick Urias
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Cindy Marbut: Town Clerk
Pete Roberts: Public Works Supervisor
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING December 19th, 2011
Motion was made to approve minutes.
MOTION: Councilmember: Holyk
SECOND: Myers
ABSENT:
Vote: 5-0
No: 0
*Motion Passed.
LATE CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Change item A under New Business from Scott, instead Cindy will be discussing this item. Remove Item B under New Business since the issue has already been resolved.
*Changes Accepted.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
None
OLD BUSINESS
A. Resolution #466 Town Clean Up Fee Schedule
Thom Holyk asked if the Fee Schedule would be available for residents. Cindy said the fee schedule would be mailed with the letter. Councilor Myers discussed attached trailer fee.
Motion was made to accept Resolution #466 with the changes discussed.
MOTION: Councilmember Hall
SECOND: Councilmember Newell
VOTE: 5-0
NO:
ABSENT
*Motion Passed.
B. Septic Inspection Program-Discussion-Set Date for Open Public Meeting
The Mayor gave an overview of this item. Thom Holyk gave the council a handout for their review concerning the septic inspection program. There was discussion about outstanding bills, tracking inspections, and what to do if people are not getting their septic systems inspected. Councilor Newell discussed contacting a collection agency on passed due bills. Steve Unruh discussed a citizen’s committee from 2009 that discussed sewer options. Steve handed out a handout to the council. Mayor Carothers stated he had talked to the attorney about possible litigation over the septic inspection program. Councilor Newell suggested a tax or a filing fee for all residents to monitor septic inspections. There was a motion made to schedule an open public meeting on February 6th, to discuss the Septic Inspection Program.
MOTION: Councilmember Holyk
SECOND: Councilmember Myers
VOTE: 3-2
NO: Newell, Urias
ABSENT
*Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Investment of Town Funds Discussion-Cindy Marbut
Cindy discussed the options the Town has for investments. Cindy said the Town has $113, 000 to invest safely. Councilor Newell suggest $113,000 be invested in CD and $330,000 in a money market. Motion was made to invest as Newell suggested.
MOTION: Councilmember: Newell
SECOND: Hall
ABSENT:
Vote: 5-0
No: 0
*Motion Passed
C. Resolution #467-Recognizing Dave Hancock
MOTION: Councilmember: Holyk
SECOND: Newell
ABSENT:
Vote: 5-0
No: 0
*Motion Passed
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
The Mayor discussed the differences between appointed and elected officials and if and how they should be recognized. Mayor Carothers read mail he had received concerning nominating a local youth for a scholarship. The Mayor discussed forming a revenue advisory board. He would like to see one council member on the board.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. REPORT
Pete Roberts informed the council of the vandalism at the Town Park on New Year’s Day. Pete told the council that we need to hold open public meetings to discuss the Facility Plan with the residents.
TREASURERS REPORT
Cindy Marbut informed the council of the upcoming training session that we have applied for scholarships for Mayor Carothers and Councilor Newell. Cindy reminded the council of the dates they signed up to unlock the building. Cindy told the council of the Linderman Project Open House on January 15 from 2-5 PM. Crystal has applied for two separate grants for skate park equipment. Cindy asked the council what direction they would like to go with American Image Salon since she has not renewed her business license yet. The council asked Cindy to send her a letter. A representative from the Fort Vancouver Regional Library will be at the next council meeting wanting public input on what Yacolt would like to do without the bookmobile. Cindy asked the council to purchase a new copy machine.
WARRANTS
*Current Expenses: $ 19,058.86
*City Streets: $ 17,685.94
*Cemetery $ 558.24
*Storm water: $ 7,798.54
*Septic Inspection Fee $ 7,239.40
Warrants presented in the amount of $52,340.98
MOTION: Councilmember Hall moved to authorize payments of the bills
SECOND: Councilmember Myers
VOTE: 5-0
NO:
ABSENT:
ADJOURN 8:55 P.M.
__________________________________ ________________________________
Cindy Marbut Jeff Carothers, Mayor
Town Clerk
Minutes approved on ____1-23-2012_____________
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