Tekoa Washington

I.  CALL TO ORDER: Mayor John Jaeger called the meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m.  Council members present at the meeting were Jaeger, Mike
Bogenreif, Debbie Groom, John Giudice, Roy Schultz, David Tysz, and
Melinda Wilkins. Also present was Clerk/Treasurer, Kynda Browning and
Maintenance Supervisor, Duane Groom. In attendance in the audience were
Jerry Squibb and Eileen Soldwedel.

II.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jaeger asked those present to
join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III.  PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: There was none. 

IV.  OLD BUSINESS:

   A.  WATER METER ORDINANCE: Mayor Jaeger reported  that we
   started working on the ordinance to update it.  The council got copies
   with some of the proposed changes.  He asked that they read through it.

   B.  WATER RATES FOR INACTIVE ACCOUNTS: John Giudice was
   not ready with this information. Mayor Jaeger reported that when Browning
   attended a meeting, she found out that many cities charge people for utilities
   even if they are not living there. We will call other entities for additional
   information.

   C.  GARFIELD’S ORDINANCE FOR MOBILE HOMES: Mayor
   Jaeger said that we received a copy of Garfield’s mobile home ordinance
   last month. He asked if the council wants to adopt an ordinance similar to
   this so it will coincide with state law. He suggested that we combine our
   ordinance for mobile homes and travel trailers.  John Giudice will update
   the ordinance and we will have the first reading with the changes at the
   next meeting.

   D.  J.C. CLUB: Mayor Jaeger reported that Mike McHargue is waiting for
   additional information about liability insurance for the J.C. Club before he
   comes to the meeting.

   E.  .09 GRANT: Debbie Groom said the informational meeting is next week. 
   She will report on her findings at the next council meeting.

   F.  ANNEXATION REPORT: Linda Zehm prepared a report for the
   council on the costs for the people outside the city, to annex into the city. 
   John Giudice said that it might not be to the city’s advantage to annex
   them in at this time. Dave Tysz said that we should wait a couple years
   until the city is ready to look at this again.

   G.  GARBAGE ORDINANCE: Stephen Bishop is rewriting our garbage
   ordinance to require people to have garbage service if they get water
   from the city.  Melinda Wilkins has had calls from people who are
   concerned about this.  There was discussion about whether we can do
   this or not.

   H.  LEASE AGREEMENTS: We are waiting for the signed leases to
   come back from the lessee’s. 

   I. CENSUS COUNT: Mike Bogenreif made a motion to do an actual census
   count only if it is to our advantage.  Roy Schulz seconded the motion;
   all council members voted yes.
 
V.  NEW BUSINESS:
 
   A.  MATT CONDON RESIGNATION: Mayor Jaeger reported that we
   received Matt Condon’s resignation. Minutes from the June 2, 2008, were
   presented to the council concerning sick leave buy back.  After discussion,
   Mike Bogenreif made a motion to pay Matt Condon his sick leave. Melinda
  Wilkins seconded the motion; all council members voted yes. Mike Bogenreif
   made a motion that we will not pay sick leave buy back to any other
   employees except, Duane Groom, who is grandfathered in up to 240 hours.
   Dave Tysz seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.  The
   council asked that Browning put the updated Section 7 that was approved
   in June, 2008, into the policy manual and date it.

   B.  APPLICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE POSITION: Mayor
   Jaeger showed the council the list of applicants for the maintenance position.
   He asked the council to red flag anyone they have a concern with. After
   discussion it was decided to hire someone by March 2nd.  The council
   discussed salary and benefits. We will have insurance rates and a
   recommendation for the salary at the next meeting.  Mayor Jaeger, 
   Mike Bogenreif and Dave Tysz will interview the candidates.

   C.  COPY OF LETTER REQUESTING INFORMATION: A copy
   of the new water application was given to the council.  They asked that we
   change it so that it does not request social security numbers or have a water
   shut-off fee.

There was discussion about whether there was a request to have the
water shut-off in the tavern because of a broken pipe.

   D.  FORMAL ACCEPTANCE OF AIRPORT PROJECT: A letter
   was read from Century West saying that the airport pavement  project from
   WSDOT is complete.  Debbie Groom made a motion to accept the
   WSDOT 2008 Airport Project as complete. Mike Bogenreif seconded
   the motion; all council members voted yes.
 
   E.  FEBRUARY 16 MEETING CHANGED TO FEBRUARY 17,
   2009: It was announced that the February 16, 2009 meeting will be held
   on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, because of President’s Day.

VI. COUNCIL REPORTS: Mike Bogenreif said he will have the price
of a big dumpster at the next meeting so we can prepare for Spring Cleanup.

VII. CLERK/TREASURER REPORT: There was none.
  

VIII.  MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Jaeger reported that Ordinance No.
730 says, “There shall be a charge to each premise served with water service.
The charge shall be for each apartment or other unit served within a building.” 
Wheatland Apartments and the Care Center apartments pay for each unit. 
We will check on other apartments to see if this ordinance has been
consistently applied.  We will do more research on this.   

IX.  COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Eileen Soldwedel
said that she appreciates that the council is trying to go through
things and make them right.  She also commented on a house
that has junk around it. 

Duane Groom reported that the work has been completed on the
south well.  The bowls are replaced on the pump, and it has been
put back into the well. The water test showed that the water is
fine to drink.  It would cost $25,000 to have the old air pipes
removed from the well, so he will ask the Department of Health
if there is grant money available to have it done.

Duane Groom met with Pat McGuire from Ecology about the sewer
shed. He wants to spend an extra $1800 for the 5 x 60 concrete apron
and $2500 to have the plans stamped by an engineer.  Roy Schulz
made a motion to approve the additional $4300 that is needed for
the sewer plant project. Dave Tysz seconded the motion; all council
members voted yes.
           
X. CONSENT AGENDA: 

   A. APPROVE JANUARY 20, 2009 MEETING MINUTES: Mike
   Bogenreif made a motion to accept the January 20, 2009, meeting minutes
   as presented.  Roy Schulz seconded the motion; all council members
   voted yes.

   B.  APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT: Debbie Groom made a motion
   to approve payroll check numbers 7549 through 7565, 7568 through 7570,
   EFT 941 pmt, and voided check number 7567 for $13,334.65 as presented
   and 7565, 7566, 7571 through 7596 for $71,106.90.  Roy Schulz seconded
   the motion; all council members voted yes.

XI.  ADJOURNMENT: Roy Schulz made a motion to adjourn at 8:52 p.m.
Mike Bogenreif seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.

APPROVED:
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John Jaeger – Mayor

ATTEST:
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Kynda Browning – Clerk/Treasurer