TOWN OF WILSON CREEK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 8, 2021 – remote/online meeting via Google Meet

Council Present: Mayor Kevin Newland, and Councilmembers Scott Mortimer, Karl Hinze, Jerrod Johnson, Raymond Kelby, and Debbie Moore. Staff Present: Kaci Anderson.

Regular Council Meeting – 6:00 pm

  1. Open Meeting: Mayor Kevin Newland called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm and led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
  2. Approval of Minutes: Motion made by D. Moore, seconded by J. Johnson, and carried to approve the minutes for the regular meeting on June 10, 2021.
  3. Public Comment:
    1. Written statement from Mr. Mike Conley: Council discussed various possibilities relating to the stop signs near the park on Railroad Street, including speedbumps, rumble strips, increased signage, and increased sheriff’s presence.
  4. Council Concerns and Issues:
    1. J. Johnson inquired whether, during fire hydrant maintenance, if anything could be done to control water flow so as not to cause acute erosion on personal property. S. Mortimer said he would discuss with the fire department volunteers.
    2. S. Mortimer reported eight hydrants are in need of repairs. Mayor Newland requested a list so he can contact H.D. Fowler to perform necessary work. S. Mortimer also asked Council to consider in the future acquiring storz connectors for hydrants to aid in filling fire trucks more quickly during emergencies.
    3. D. Moore relayed a resident’s concern that water bills seem low. K. Anderson will ask billing software to perform an audit to ensure meter reads are being converted and billed correctly.
  5. Reports
    1. Mayor’s Address: Mayor Newland shared the following:
      1. Mayor Newland received correspondence from a representative with Landau Associates, looking to buy or lease water rights. After discussion, Council reached a unanimous consensus to not move forward.
    2. Maintenance/Public Works Report: Nothing additional to report.
      1. Wood was purchased to repair the teeter totter at the park. Council discussed different methods to mount the wood to the center unit.
      2. The Town’s S-10 will be getting a new water pump and tune-up.
    3. Clerk/Treasurer Report
      1. Bills, Checks & Electronic Withdrawal: Motion made by S. Mortimer, seconded by K. Hinze, and carried to approve the Town’s current fiscal status and pay the July 2021 bills as follows:

        Accounts Payable
        PAYROLL: Check numbers 10702 – 10711 ………………… $ 3,221.15
        CLAIMS: Check numbers 10712 – 10720 ……………………. $ 3,977.08
        EFT payments …………………………………………………………………. $ 2,914.68
        TOTAL ………………………………………………………………………………. $ 10,112.91

        Bank Account Balances
        U.S. Bank ………………… $ 245,651.97
        Grant County ………… $ 112,306.48
        TOTAL ……………………. $ 357,958.45

        K. Anderson noted the June report from the Grant County Treasurer has not been received yet, so this figure is accurate as of May 31, 2021.
  6. Old Business:
    1. Council Rules of Procedure: Council received draft of document containing proposed updates, as well as sample based off procedure from Concrete, WA. Suggestions will be taken at next meeting.
    2. Ordinance 437: Business License Fees: Motion made by S. Mortimer, seconded by D. Moore, and carries to approve the first reading of Ordinance 437: Business License Fees, as supplied. Final reading and adoption will be voted on at the next meeting.
    3. Building Permit Expiration/Time Limit: K. Anderson explained that the Town has in place an ordinance adopting the International Code Council’s codes by reference, which lists an expiration period of 180 days. Therefore, she recommended no further updates or changes to existing code or ordinance. Council agreed.
  7. New Business:
    1. Mayor Newland reported the Army Corps visited this morning. Progress was made regarding the flood study, and there is now a plan in place to work on an initial uncertified scan of the levee.
  8. Executive Session: Council entered into executive session, citing RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(i)(i), for approximately 10 minutes, beginning at 7:24 pm. Council resumed regular session at 7:34 pm.
  9. Adjournment: Prior to adjournment, S. Mortimer asked to verify whether the Town would accept donations for the museum from the school, before he asked the school board to consider donating. Mayor Newland confirmed. Motion made by K. Hinze, seconded by S. Mortimer, and carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm. The next regular council meeting is Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 6:00 pm.
2021-07-08-minutesDownload
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