Rockford Town Council
June 6, 2012
7:00 pm
Mayor Micki Harnois brought the meeting to order. Council members present: Steve Meyer, Thomas Smith, Dave Thompson, Clint Stevenson and Jim Oshanick. Clerk/Treasurer Darlene LaShaw and Public Works Operator John Goyke were also present.
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich was here to go over the Sheriff’s contract services for the Town. Sheriff Ozzie wanted the Town’s support for the 2/10 of 1% coming up on the ballot. Sheriff Ozzie will be back in July for a community meeting at the Grange. Kathy Creed will help organize it.
Layne Merritt of JUB was present to talk about the Town’s response letter to the River Keepers who had sent a letter to the Town regarding violations on the discharge permit at the lagoons. JUB drafted a letter along with a response letter from Cynthia Wall of DOE. The letter emphasized that there were not violations but design exceedants, which are action points not violations.
Clint felt that the Town should place in the letter the cost the Town accrued by responding to them when those funds should have gone toward lagoon repairs.
With a few amendments the Town will send the letter on Friday.
Mayor’s Comments
Micki reported that Andy Oneill of RCAC had been in Town to pick up income surveys. He is still trying to achieve the needed 80%.
Micki also reported that the Town did not receive funding for the park drainage project but the application was kept for the next funding cycle.
Public Comment
Bill Creed mentioned that if surveys could have been handed in to the Town Hall there would have been a better turn out.
Kathy Creed stated that she hoped the Council would support Ozzie and the Sheriff’s Department.
Kathy further talked about animal fines. She spoke about a female that walks to the post office many times and her dog is not on a leash. She should be fined for no leash. A dog is fine until another dog comes along. The Town needs to watch “our “ dollars.
Larry Van Every asked about the letter to the River Keepers. He asked if the Town was dealing with a mercenary group? Is there an alternative motive or are they really concerned or want money.
Larry Van Every also felt the less written in the letter the better. By answering the questions he felt the Town would be admitting to the alleged violations.
Mayor Micki Harnois claims that this group will not hound the Town. Their main concern is water quality of the Spokane River.
Micki mentioned that John’s certifications are included with the issue spoken about in the letter. The letter will go out by Friday at 5:00.
Planning Commission
Larry Van Every of P&Z reported that the committee approved Primeland’s application. Thomas Smith made a motion to approve Primeland’s application for an addition to their chemical building. Jim Oshanick seconded the motion, motion carried.
Larry Van Every also added that the Town needs to place drainage/run off needs to the check list.
Minutes
Alene Willmschen reported one word needs to be changed from contract to contact.
Thomas Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of May 16, 2012. Jim Oshanick seconded the motion, motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
Darlene reported for the month of April 2012 - $258,971.70 – all in funds
Checks
Jim Oshanick had some questions on a few checks.
#11535 - $10,000.00 – Darlene reported that was the remaining of the retainage for Mountain Crest. Jim reported there was erosion and no grass growing just weeds. It was the consensus of the Town to hold the check until the Town can look into the issue.
Jim Oshanick also questioned the check to L&S Tire. Darlene informed him it was for the tire collection day.
Jim Oshanick also questioned the number of hours Jerame had – (189). The Council still needs a description of his tasks. Micki will meet with Jim another time to go over employee issues.
Jim felt $120.00 was too much to pay for tinting the SCOPE car.
Jim also questioned a backhoe tire purchased. Clint spoke that Rockford Auto didn’t have one and it was cheaper where they got it.
John reported that the Calvert Tech check was for well #5 computer faulting.
The hydro seeding was done at the new reservoir last fall. Vegetation has not grown. If the Town pays the money the warranty is gone.
Clint Stevenson made a motion to approve checks # 11493 – 11534 in the amount of #44,693.69 (-$10,000.00 –check # 11535 will be held. Thomas Smith seconded the motion, motion carried.
Payroll – 11493, 11497 – 11505 $ 9,203.29
Claims – 11494 – 11496, 11506 – 11535 $35,495.40
Ivan Willmschen questioned the Town’s water bills. Darlene explained that the Town Hall, lagoons and parks have to pay the water fund for their usage.
Ivan further stressed that the Town has to watch our expenses.
Larry Van Every asked if the Town received their answers from the Sheriff’s Department regarding the double taxation. Micki reported no, that the Town would have to go to the County Commissioners.
Old Business
Micki reported that Terry Ottosen had resigned as the Town’s code enforcer. There is another person interested who has more time.
Micki reported that the Town had passed a Resolution for abatement of nuisance on the yellow house earlier in the year. The Town could get a court order and go on the property and clean it up. The Town would have to pay for it.
Micki further spoke about the Fairfield improvement board. The Committee would go over case by case to see what the Town can do. Micki will get copies of the Fairfield ordinance to the council.
Steve Meyer has talked to the Fire Chief Brad Marlow regarding condemning houses in Town. Brad said he would need a clear authority of what he could and could not do.
Micki spoke of three (3) criteria of a dangerous house:
1. Drug activity
2. Vacant
3. Can get into it
Micki informed the Council to do the process it will cost lots of money.
John Goyke reported that Sheriff Deputy Jeske would like to use the Town’s Ordinance’s with an interlocal agreement.
Micki will have RCW’s regarding the process for the council at the next council meeting.
Dave Thompson reported it appeared one of the Moyer rentals are placing a garbage can at other houses to be dumped. The Town now has the mobile carts in its possession.
Jim Oshanick didn’t sell the Town dump truck. John Goyke reported that the Town of Millwood and he had met at the DOL and signed an affidavit in lieu of a title. The Town will apply for a title for the dump truck and for the rodder truck too.
The Town will hire Lyman to spray for road oiling for approximately 600 feet around the park for $1.20 per lin ft.
New Business
Micki reported Gary Wagner’s term on the CDBG advisory committee ends in August. Steve Meyer made a motion to reappoint Gary Wagner for another term. Jim Oshanick seconded the motion, motion carried.
Thomas Smith made a motion to approve the URS agreement for the Shoreline Master Plan. Jim Oshanick seconded the motion, motion carried.
Micki reported a Neighborhood Watch meeting at the park on June 28th at 7:00 pm.
Micki also reported that she will be gone at the June 20th council meeting.
The Council needs to choose a Mayor Protem at the next meeting.
The Council will also need to decide if they would like to participate in the swim program at the next meeting.
Public Works
The Council approved the L&I forms requesting an inspection for the trailers of Moyers.
John is working on the draft grant agreement for the composting facility. The Council wanted to know what to do with the compost. The Town will try to give it away at first.
John has tried to contact Gloria Bennett of TIB for clarification on the chip sealing project on River and Stringham.
WSDOT will repaint after chip sealing is done. There will be a no passing zone all the way through down Town.
Micki reported on the scenic highway signage; signs on poles and trees will have to be taken down. Organizations and churches can stay. Business signs in the State’s right of way off premises cannot stay.
Micki further reported the Lion’s Club sign display will be able to stay.
Kathy Creed asked if the Grange will be able to place a sign by the building. Yes because it is on their own property and it is an organization.
Bill Creed spoke of D-Day and thanked all who served in the armed forces.
Meeting adjourned.
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Brenda Gambrel/Deputy Clerk Micki Harnois/Mayor
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