HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-2002MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2002
PRESENT: Paul Adams, President, Police Guild; Chief Bob Johnson, Fire;
Shelley Coleman, Finance; Steven Wilcox, Building Division, Public Works;
Christine Engler, Public Works; Paul Krauss, Planning; Stacey Brothers, Council
Member; Sue Singer, Committee Chair; Rich Wagner, Council; Chief Jim Kelly,
Police; Bill Peloza, Citizen; Heidi Woods, Businesswoman
Minutes of the meeting were tape-recorded and are available for review for one
(1) year from the date of the meeting. Please submit items for the agenda no
later than 5 p.m. the Wednesday prior to a meeting so packets can be assembled
and distributed Thursday afternoon.
CALL TO ORDER:
Committee Chair Sue Singer called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. She invited
any guests who wished to address the committee to do so at the beginning of the
session so they would not have to sit through the entire meeting.
Christine Engler, Public Works Director, announced that emergency public
services, such as responses to traffic signal outages, were available after regular
work hours by dialing 911.
Steve Wilcox, Building and Administration Services Manager, was introduced by
Christine.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
CONSENT:
It was moved to approve the surplus of Office Furniture no longer needed in the
Police Department. MSA
Steve Wilcox presented the Program Improvement for a second Code
Enforcement Officer. He noted there had been a 50% increase in code violations
in the last 5 years. Currently there are 101 open cases. It is planned to have
code violations reported via the Internet in the near future. Committee members
expressed concerns about portable reader board signs and strengthening the
junk car ordinance. It was moved to approve the second Code Violation
Enforcement Officer position. MSA
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
Sue Singer asked those in attendance to express their priorities for 2002.
Concerns included the Public Safety Building, fire service for south and east
Auburn, and staying current with the recycling endeavor. The committee
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requested a monthly report of the recycling progress. A small business owner
was frustrated with the lack of solid waste disposal at her business site and the
inability to contact an authority figure. She was assured that the glitches in the
program are being smoothed out at a very rapid rate. It was noted a few
negative comments on the recycling program have been received.
Paul Krauss reported that the parking garage leasing and management is a
concern of the Planning Department. Leases cannot be signed with prospective
businesses until Sound Transit signs the contract with the City. The amount of
lighting in the garage was questioned.
Public works will be revising the Civil Violations Code to strengthen it. They are
in negotiations with Puget Sound Energy to establish a new franchise.
Dick Deal, Parks Department, reported there are plans for clubhouse and parking
lot improvements at the golf course. A new master site plan for the cemetery is
being drafted. United Rentals has expressed an interest in discussing their
property with the city. Placement of electronic transmission antennas is
becoming an issue.
Chief Bob Johnson, Fire, informed us of efforts of the fire department working
together with surrounding departments to conserve costs. Grant moneys are
being research for dealing with terrorist activities and disasters.
Chief Jim Kelly, Police, is concerned with the level of service and public safety as
more annexations become a reality.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM. The next regular meeting is Tuesday,
January 22, 2001, at 5:00 PM in Meeting Room 3.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Larsen
Administrative Services Secretary
Auburn Police Department
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