Town Council
December 5, 2012
7 p.m.
Mayor Micki Harnois opened the Public Hearing with the
Pledge of Allegiance. Council members
present for both the hearing and the Council meeting were: Clint Stevenson, Steve Meyer, Thomas Smith
and David Thompson. Staff present: John Goyke – Public Works and Darlene LaShaw
– Clerk/Treasurer. Council member Jim
Oshanick was absent.
Mayor Micki asked for all to keep Brad Marlow’s family in
their thoughts. She also reported that she had spoke with Jim Oshanick. He had informed her that he was still having
health issues. He will wait until the
next meeting before deciding if he should continue being a Council member or
not.
Layne Merritt of JUB (J-U-B Engineering) was was present to present information for
the Public Hearing regarding the Town’s improvements on its lagoon system. He supplied a sign up sheet for attendees to
sign.
Layne continued to discuss the proposed project and its
objectives. The floating liners,
regrading the bottom of the lagoon, address screening and equipment upgrades.
The SEPA (State
Environmental Protection Act) had been completed and has concluded a Determination
of Non-Significance.
Council member Clint Stevenson asked what the approximate
cost of the project was. Layne answered
with - $ 2.9 million.
Bill Creed asked what type of liner was proposed. Layne answered a double liner was
budgeted.
There were no further public comments. The hearing was closed.
Council meeting
Mayor Micki opened the Council meeting.
Mayor’s Comments
Micki reported that the Town did not receive the TIB (Transportation Improvement Board) grant
that had been submitted for Missile Base Road.
Layne reviewed the rating sheet supplied by TIB and briefly discussed
possible options when applying in 2013. The
freight avenue could be the area to work on.
Layne and Thomas will work together to gather needed information on
trucks with freight that could help support future grants.
Clint asked if road restrictions could be placed on streets
to help preserve the conditions. Layne
thought the Town could have that option.
Layne updated the Council on the current lagoon project. The
liner is being placed in and a static test will be done on Monday, December 10th. Layne received a reply regarding the pea
gravel issue that was discussed at the last meeting. The contractors had gone ahead and placed 525
additional tons of pea gravel. There had
not been any change orders or replies from the contractors before they had
acted on the task. The contractors are
asking for approximately $ 9,000 for the additional pea gravel that they had
placed. The cost would be including tax.
After a discussion it was the consensus of the Council to
not offer any funds for the additional pea gravel.
Layne further spoke of the need of the influent and effluent
meters. The cost of each meter is
approximately $ 3,000. The total cost including installation, engineering and
etc would be approximately $ 12,000.00.
Not only are these meters needed, Layne felt by getting these meters it would
help the Town get ahead of the River Keeper’s concerns.
Layne had talked to Rick Rose of Rural Development which has
funds available that these meters would be eligible for. Layne will work on the application. There is
a check list of items that Darlene will have to provide for the application.
Checks
Clint Stevenson made a motion to approve checks # 11,752 - #
11,808 in the amount of $ 171,624.28.
Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried.
Public Comment
Jody Cornwall was present regarding the water reservoir
easement/infrastructure agreement that is still being worked on between Jody’s
father, Stan Primmer and the Town of Rockford.
Micki informed Jody that she would like Steve Meyer and herself to meet
with Stan regarding the agreement. Micki
further reported that the Town had a check to reimburse Stan Primmer for the
attorney fees that he had paid. Jody
stated someone needed to hand deliver the check to him.
Jody further reported that the Primmer’s attorney would like
to record the agreement with the County and the Primmer’s would like to get the
agreement completed and signed by the end of the month.
Minutes
Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes of the November
20th meeting. Clint seconded
the motion; motion carried.
Steve made the motion to approve the minutes of the November
28th budget workshop. Clint
seconded the motion; motion carried.
Old Business
The Town will hold a Public Hearing for comments for the
Town increasing its revenues by placing utility taxes on January 16th.
Micki reported Senator Mark Schoesler and Representative Joe
Schmick had met with a few people from the Town on Monday, December 3rd
regarding the issues with the Sheriff contract.
Rep Schmick will talk to Ozzie and Senator Schoesler will talk to Todd
Mielke.
New business
The Finance Committee will be Darlene, Thomas Smith, Clint
Stevenson and David Thompson.
A Resolution to place a Law Enforcement Services levy on
February’s ballot will be on the agenda at the next meeting.
Micki spoke of AWC’s (Association
of Washington Cities ) Center for Quality Communities
Scholarship program. Micki will send
information to the school and to local seniors. (Contact .)
Public Works
John spoke of tough decisions the Town will have to make
this next year. The Council will need to
talk about revenues and cuts in expenditures.
Meeting adjourned.
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Darlene LaShaw, Clerk Micki Harnois, Mayor
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