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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-2014 UntitledciTVOr_ Finance Committee September 2, 2014 - 5:00 PM 1� ° 'L- W Annex Conference Room 1 --� WASHINGTON MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Largo Wales called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in Annex Conference Room 1 located on the second floor of the City Hall Annex at 1 East Main Street in Auburn. A. Roll Call Chair Wales, Vice Chair John Holman, and Member Yolanda Trout were present. Officials and staff members present included: Mayor Nancy Backus, Councilmember Bill Peloza, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Innovation and Technology Director Ron Tiedeman, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Capital Projects Manager Ryan Vondrak and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell. B. Announcements There was no announcement. C. Agenda Modifications Resolution No. 5098 and Resolution No. 5099 were both added to the agenda under Resolutions. Ordinance No. 6529 and Resolution No. 5095 were both moved to discussion items. CONSENT AGENDA A. August 18, 2014 Finance Committee Minutes See payroll vouchers below for approval of the minutes. B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman) Claims voucher 430217 through 430384 in the amount of $2,064,146.34 and 3 wire transfers in the amount of $262,043.27 and dated September 2, 2014. See payroll vouchers below for approval of claims vouchers. C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman) Payroll check numbers 534920 through 534950 in the amount of $271,413.58, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount Vage 1 of 4 $1,321,772.30 for a grand total of $1,593,185.88 for the period covering August 14, 2014 to August 28th 2014. Vice Chair Holman moved and Member Trout seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3 -0 III. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5098 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement between the City of Auburn and, Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership, D /B /A Verizon Communications, for use of City facilities Director Tiedeman explained the resolution allows Verizon to install equipment on City property. The neighbors were informed about the project through the Conditional Use Permit process. Verizon will pay lease payments to the City annually. Vice Chair Holman moved and Member Trout seconded to approve and forward Resolution No. 5098 to the full Council for consideration. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3 -0 B. Resolution No. 5099 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, opposing closure of the King County Public Health Clinic in Auburn Director Hursh explained Resolution No. 5099 is the City of Auburn's public statement of opposition to the closure of the King County Public Health clinic in Auburn. Chair Wales thanked the City leadership for developing a regional approach to this issue. Member Trout noted the community will lose a great deal of resources for those with the highest need if King County closes the Public Health Clinic in Auburn. Vice Chair Holman asked if Director Hursh is aware of the amount the City currently pays to fund King County Public Health. Director Hursh stated Public Health if funded through sales tax and he does not currently have the total amount the City of Auburn taxpayers contribute. Director Hursh state he would forward the information to the Council as soon as possible. Director Hursh noted $2.5 million per year in WIC (Woman- Infant - Children) vouchers are spent in the City of Auburn. Councilmember Peloza requested a letter to accompany the resolution when it is sent to King County explaining the City's position. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Page 2 of 4 A. Ordinance No. 6529 (Heid) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending sections 6.01.050, 6.01.070 and 6.01.100 of the Auburn City Code, relating to animal control City Attorney Heid explained Ordinance No. 6529. He stated the ordinance revises language on impounding an animal. He said it clarifies the process and who has final approval for euthanization of an animal, how long an owner has to reclaim an animal prior to the animal being available for adoption and the fees included. Chair Wales stated she thinks it is important to have the notification process clear and concise. B. Resolution No. 5095 ( Vondrak) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the City of Kent regarding Auburn's S 277th Street Corridor Project and jurisdiction over the South 277th Street Corridor Project Manager Vondrak explained the City of Auburn has been working with the City of Kent to acquire a portion of 277th Street. Once the City has ownership of this portion of 277th Street the City can move forward with the planned expansion of the road. He stated the project is currently in the design phase. City Attorney Heid noted this is a boundary line adjustment not a purchase of property. Vice Chair Holman explained if the road belongs to one jurisdiction it makes it easier for both road maintenance and police. C. Resolution No. 5093 (Lee) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington declaring a certain item of property as surplus and authorizing its disposal Chief Lee introduced Resolution No. 5093. He explained the resolution is to surplus a DARE van and donate it to the Auburn School District. D. Airport Hangar Development (Coleman) Director Coleman explained the Airport Advisory Board has been discussing with the Auburn Municipal Airport management group the need for additional enclosed hangars. The preliminary estimates have the cost of the conversion to be approximately $300,000.00. The funds allocated in the 2013 - 2014 Budget will not cover the full cost of the conversion, additional funds will need to be identified. The City would recover the funds in increased revenue in approximately four years. Director Coleman suggested the City Page 3 of 4 provide the Airport Fund an interfund loan with a five year repayment schedule. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. APPROVED this day of September, 2014. � R �g-y Shawn Campbell, Deputy Crk Page 4 of 4