HomeMy Public PortalAbout10 October 8, 2013 Regular MeetingTOWN OF YARROW POINT
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 8, 2013
7:00 PM
The following is a summary of the proceedings and is not a verbatim transcript. The
meeting is recorded, and the audio files are public record.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Dicker Cahill called the meeting to order at 7.00 PM.
PRESENT:
Mayor: Dicker Cahill
Councilmembers: Lisa Mushel
Carl Scandelia
Bruce Jones
Tim Dillon - Excused
Roger Myklebust - Excused
Staff: Anastasiya Mishkova — Town Clerk -Treasurer
John Joplin — Town Fiscal Coordinator
Stacia Schroeder - Town Engineer
Guests: Keats Landis- Town Resident
John McGlenn- Town Resident
Ronnie McGlenn- Town Resident
Claire Fell- Town Resident
Margie Lundgren- Town Resident
Steve Bush- Town Resident
Nancy Koefoed — Town Resident
Bill Koefoed — Town Resident
Kristine Porter — Town Resident
Brandon Porter — Town Resident
Linda Longmire — Town Resident
Juan Shaver- Clyde Hill Resident
Jay Bomgardner — Clyde Hill Resident
Jill Follett — Kirkland Resident
Anita Chung — Kirkland Resident
Chris Hanak- Kirkland Resident
Lowell Press — Kirkland Resident
Sasha Press — Kirkland Resident
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MOTION: Councilmember Mushel moved to approve the consent calendar as presented
approving payments as shown totaling $162.196.96 and checks 2791 through 2825.
Councilmember Scandella seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion Carried.
STAFF REPORTS:
Lieutenant Kyle Kolling reported on one vehicle prowl where a purse was stolen from an
unlocked vehicle.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
AB 13-26 Preliminary Town Budget
Town Fiscal Coordinator John Joplin explained that the presented budget has been
updated with financials through the month of August. Each line includes methodology
used. A major part of the budget this year is a focus on Capital improvements. Real
Estate Excise Tax money is unreliable and the Town does not want to deplete capital
project money.
AB 13-27 Town Hall Garage Package, for Discussion
Town Engineer Stacia Schroeder explained the process and motivating factors behind
soliciting bids for a garage. Initially, $30,000 was budgeted for this project (2013). The
submitted low bid by Cornice Construction was $169,000.00.
The Staff recommendation is to reject all bids and discuss a future course of action
The Council gave direction to Mayor to research what the needs are in Town Hall.
Consensus was that if possible, Town should leverage the investment already made
into the garage project. Council also directed Mayor to research what the current facility
needs are.
MOTION: Councilmember Mushel moved to reject all bids on the Town Hall Garage
Project. Councilmember Scandella seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion Carried.
AB 13-28 NE 37th Street Storm Drainage Project
Town Engineer Stacia Schroeder explained that the Town builds and maintains the
stormwater system. A current project is on NE 37ths place where a corrugated metal
pipe has burst and the system needs to be repaired immediately. This project was bid
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Park Board Chair, John McGlenn, announced that there have
been two successful invasive -control restoration projects at Morningside Park. A
planting project has been planned for October 27tn
Clerk -Treasurer Anastasiya Mishkova announced that the City of Medina is hosting an
emergency preparedness meeting and all from Yarrow Point are welcome to attend.
The Clerk also announced that there will be a Candidate hour on November 12th, at 6
P.M. at Town Hall. This will be an opportunity for all residents to meet Elected Officials
and all those interested in running for office.
APPEARANCES:
Steve Busch of 98436 Points Drive NE spoke in opposition of the annexation of Kirkland
residents.
Brad Porter of 9416 Points Drive NE spoke in opposition of the Kirkland annexation.
Joan Shaver of 9245 Points Drive NE in Clyde Hill spoke in opposition of the Kirkland
annexation.
Bill Koefed, a Yarrow Point resident, spoke in opposition of the Kirkland annexation.
Claire Fell relayed concerns about solicitors in Yarrow Point. She asked that Council to
restrict solicitation hours to "until dusk". She also expressed concern over ongoing
negotiations between WSDOT and private property owners over driveway easement
rights.
Chris Hanek of 9506 NE Points Drive in Kirkland reiterated the annexation proposal and
asked Council to allow dialogue.
Loel Press, a Kirkland Resident, spoke in support of the annexation of their area into
Yarrow Point.
Jill Follet of 3901 97th Ave NE spoke in support of the annexation and asked Council to
consider the original petition.
Mayor Cahill announced that Council will take all comments under advisement.
MINUTES:
MOTION. Councilmember Jones moved to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of
September 10, 2013. Councilmember Mushel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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on September 10th, 2013. The Town received six bids and Laser Underground &
Earthworks, Inc. submitted the low bid of $47,554; the qualifications of the bidder have
been validated. The staff recommendation is that the Council accepts the low bid.
MOTION: Councilmember Jones moved to accept the low bid of $47,554 by Laser
Underground & Earthworks, Inc. Councilmember Scandella seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion Carried.
AB 13-29 Town Hall Facility Use, for Discussion
Mayor Cahill explained that the Town Hall is becoming increasingly more attractive to
residents and groups who wish to use it for recreational purposes. The Town needs to
protect itself from liabilities.
Attorney Stewart mentioned that issues may arise from the gifting of public funds if
appropriate fees are not set up. Also, there are many risks in allowing alcohol
consumption on the premises.
Council directed Mayor and Staff to investigate matter further including what type of
facility rental procedures are followed in nearby jurisdictions.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS:
Mayor Cahill announced his intent to host a Council, Staff, and Commission retreat for
strategic planning and training purposes. Staff will explore potential retreat centers for a
tentative February date.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Mushel moved to adjourn meeting at 8.16 PM.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion carried.
APPROVED -
Dicker Cahill, Mayor
ATTEST:
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