HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-2001PRESENT: Mayor Booth, Councilmembers Poe, Wagner, and Barber. City of Auburn
Staff: Jim Kelly-Police; Russ Vandver, Dave Smith-Fire; Julie Salzman, Lee Hall-
Finance; Dennis Dowdy-PW; Sharon Conroy-SW; Dick Deal-Parks; Citizen Bill Peloza;
Attorney Bob West; Warehouse Owners of Auburn(WHOA) Robert Stobie, Gene Wright,
Doug Trussler and Darrell Clair
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Call to Order: Chair Fred Poe called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
Consent Agenda:
Resolution No. 3386/Lease Agreement with Aviation Properties Inc.: Paul Krauss
asked for approval of Resolution No. 3386 that will allow the City to enter into a lease
Agreement with Aviation Properties. Moved to recommend to Council, seconded and
approved.
Ordinance No. 5582: The Fire Department asked for approval of Ordinance No. 5582
to accept $2,000.00 from the Washington State Military Department, EM Division for the
City's participation in a King County Hazardous Materials Response Exercise and
authorizing the execution of the memorandum Agreement (#EM030015) and supporting
documents. Moved to pass, seconded and approved.
Information/Discussion
Solid Waste Commercial Rate Concerns: Bob West explained that he came to the
Committee previously in February 2001 on behalf of approximately 20 commercial
property owners to express concerns relating to the City's solid waste billing and
collection procedures. Mr. West's clients requested at that time to be given the
opportunity to participate on an advisory basis in the development of an equitable and
reasonable billing process. Mr. West provided a letter to the Committee with
suggestions following a general policy and procedure that his clients would like to see
the City evaluate and adopt.
The primary concern is that there seems to be some inconsistency in terms of the
collection process. Mr. West also pointed out that when going through the current code,
there seems to be some language provisions that can be cleaned up in terms of
amendments that have been made in the past. Discussion ensued.
Sharon Conroy explained that she's been working on revising the code and is also in the
process of setting the rates. She proposed working on a solution that works for the
property owner and the City.
Municipal Services Meeting ! September 4, 2001
Solid Waste Rate Model Follow-up: Sharon Conroy passed out "Customer Count and
Rate Summary_" and "Summary. of Rate Models" sheets. At the previous meeting, the
Committee was given a range of rate models and the preference of the Committee was
Model C. Consequently, Model C was brought back with some variations. Julie
Salzman explained Model C, Revisions A and B. Of these revisions, the Committee
preferred Model C-Revision B. Discussion ensued.
Before finalizing the solid waste rates, Mr. Poe wanted the rates explained in detail. Mr.
Wagner requested that he be provided with a revised spreadsheet showing the rates for
2001 beside 2002 for single family and the same for commercial and a sub-total for
collection and disposal.
10 & 20 Gallon Can Policy: Sharon Conroy presented the draft policy, comment was
taken and she will prepare a revised policy for the next Municipal Services Committee
meeting.
Parks Dept. Budget: Dick Deal presented the Cemetery and Golf Course Divisions of
the Budget. Both facilities are in very good condition at this time. Mr. Deal explained
the 2001 Accomplishments and the 2002 Work Program Goals for both divisions.
Discussion Items Not on the Agenda:
"Upright Markers"-CemeterT: Dick Deal discussed a situation regarding a couple that
mistakenly buried their son in an area where "upright markers" are not allowed and
wished to have an upright marker. They asked for permission to waive the rule. Mr.
Deal explained the options to the Committee, and with approval would like to meet with
the couple and discuss it with them. He further explained that the change he is
proposing would cost the family approximately $2000 as opposed to $3500. Mr. Deal
stated he would advise the Committee of the final outcome.
Sprinkler Ordinance: Dave Smith presented a letter to the Committee that he wrote to
Perry and Trina Peters providing them with estimates and contacts regarding a
residential sprinkler system for their new home.
Correspondence from K.C. Fire District #44: Russ Vandver discussed a letter that
was received by Mayor Booth from the Law Offices of Snure & Regeimbal regarding
KCFPD #44. Basically, the letter addresses the disagreement of the termination date of
the Fire and Life Safety Services Agreement. The letter further stated that the position
of the Board of Commissioners was that the termination date is not November 30, 2001,
but rather February 28, 2002. The District will continue to perform the services required
of it under the Agreement until that date and will expect the City to fulfill its obligations
under the Agreement until that date.
NChief Vandver's stated that his concerns operationally, were that the State Recruit
Academy starts on the 13th of this month and the two new hires are scheduled to start
work on September 5th at 8:00. It was NChief Vandver's recommendation to go forward
with the hiring. Mayor Booth concurred.
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K.C. Jail Contract: Mayor Booth briefly discussed the increase in the KC Jail Contract.
Chief Kelly stated that the booking and maintenance price increase has been somewhat
anticipated. But, are also in the midst of contract negotiations that do not appear that
they're going to go very quickly.
Adjournment: Chair Fred Poe adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm.
Next regular scheduled meeting is Monday, September 17, 2001 at 5:00 PM in Meeting
Room 3.
Submitted by:
Jeanne Herold
Admin. Secretary
Auburn Fire Department
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