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City Council Meeting Minutes City of Aberdeen Aberdeen City Hall • Council Chambers Washington 200 E. Market Street Since 1884 Aberdeen, WA 98520 Aberdeenwa.gov Meeting Date: September 11, 2024 Location: The physical location of the Council Meeting was at the Grays Harbor College, 1620 Edward P. Smith Dr. 3000 Building, Aberdeen, Washington. The meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting with in- person and virtual participation options. COUNCIL MEETING Call to Order: The regular meeting of the Aberdeen City Council was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Orr Roll Call: Ellis, Gakin, Hodgkin, Lawrence, Makie, Morrison, Pieraccini, Prato, Sidor, Swor, Taylor and Mayor Orr. Flag Salute Moment of Silence in recognition of 9/11 Approval of the Agenda Motion by Council President Swor, seconded by Councilmember Pieraccini to approve the agenda. Discussion. Carried by voice vote. Presentation The five candidates for the open Ward 5 Council seat; Elizabeth Schave, Mya Hernandez, Alan Richrod, Joshua Francy, and Michelle Nipper, addressed the City Council members and had an open question and answer session. Motion at 7:14pm by Council President Swor, seconded by Councilmember Pieraccini to recess into executive session for up to 20 minutes in accordance with RCW 42.30.110 (1) (h) to evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office. Carried by voice vote. Motion at 7:32pm by Council President Swor, seconded by Councilmember Pieraccini to reconvene. Carried by voice vote. Roll call vote taken to fill vacant position. 5 votes Francy, 5 votes Nipper, 1 vote Richrod. Second roll call vote taken between Francy and Nipper. Francy wins the vacant seat 6/5. Public Comments Public Comment Period opened. One comment taken Consent Agenda Motion by Council President Swor, seconded by Councilmember Ellis to approve the Consent Agenda. Discussion. Carried by voice vote. Presentation Grays Harbor County Health – Fluoride Mayors Report – Mayor Orr gave report Council Reports – Councilmember Sidor gave report Staff Reports – City Administrator Clemens gave report. Requests for Council Action Public Safety: Request from Public Safety recommending that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025 agreement for Emergency Medical Services between the City of Aberdeen and Grays Harbor Fire District 10. Motion by Councilmember Hodgkin, seconded by Councilmember Morrison to approve the request. Carried by voice vote. Request from Public Safety recommending that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement between the City of Aberdeen and the Quinault Indian Nation for the provision of Fire Marshal services. Motion by Councilmember Hodgkin, seconded by Councilmember Morrison to approve the request. Carried by voice vote. Request from Public Safety recommending that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment to the 2023-2024 EMS Agreement between the City of Aberdeen and City of Cosmopolis. Motion by Councilmember Hodgkin, seconded by Councilmember Morrison to approve the request. Carried by voice vote. Request from Public Safety recommending that the City Council authorize the surplus of Vehicle #150, a 2002 Ford Ambulance, and the proceeds from the sale be deposited in the EMS Equipment rental reserve fund. Motion by Councilmember Hodgkin, seconded by Councilmember Morrison to approve the request. Discussion. Carried by voice vote. Public Works: This is the date set for the first Public Hearing on the removal of Fluoride from the City water. Motion to open the Public Hearing by Councilmember Lawrence, seconded by Councilmember Gakin. Carried by voice vote. Testimony taken. Motion to close the Public Hearing by Councilmember Ellis, seconded by Council President Swor. Carried by voice vote. Request from Public Works recommending that the City Council authorize the surplus of the 13 pieces of equipment listed on the report through GovDeals, and the proceeds be deposited into the corresponding ERR fund for the selling Department. Motion by Councilmember Lawrence, seconded by Councilmember Gakin to approve the request. Carried by voice vote. Request from Public works recommending that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Road AI Proposal as presented. Motion by Councilmember Lawrence, seconded by Councilmember Gakin to approve the request. Discussion. Carried by voice vote. A Resolution setting the date for second Public Hearing for the consideration of removing Fluoride from the City water. Motion by Councilmember Lawrence, seconded by Councilmember Gakin to adopt the Resolution. Discussion. Requested roll call vote. Motion passes. 10/1 (Sidor) RESOLUTION 2024-16 Third reading and final passage of Bill 24-05, an Ordinance amending the official zoning map of the City of Aberdeen. Motion by Councilmember Lawrence, seconded by Councilmember Gakin to approve the third Reading and move to final passage. Discussion. Roll Call vote. Motion passes. ORDINANCE 6712 Page 2 of 3 – Aberdeen City Council Meeting Minutes – September 11, 2024  Special Committee Items: Request recommending that the City Council authorize the deaccession of the listed items from the Museum Collection. Motion by Council President Swor, seconded by Councilmember Pieraccini to approve the request. Carried by voice vote. Request recommending that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Harbor Architects, LLC to provide construction cost estimates and architecture and engineering for 118. W Wishkah Street. Motion by Council President Swor, seconded by Councilmember Pieraccini to approve the request. Carried by voice vote. Request recommending that the City Council adopt the creation of Student Council Representative. Motion by Council President Swor, seconded by Councilmember Pieraccini to approve the request. Discussion. Carried by voice vote. A Resolution authorizing a hiring freeze until the financial position of the City has improved. Motion by Council President Swor, seconded by Councilmember Pieraccini to approve the request. Discussion. Carried by voice vote. 10/1 (Morrison) RESOLUTION 2024-17 Motion by Councilmember Hodgkin, seconded by Councilmember Sidor to Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:31 pm. ________________________________ ________________________________ Becca Weiss, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Douglas Orr, MAYOR Page 3 of 3 – Aberdeen City Council Meeting Minutes – September 11, 2024