REGULAR COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES Fire Hall - 111 D Street April 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL PRESENT Councilmember Candice Makos, Councilmember Stana Carlisle, Councilmember Jim Ancich, Councilmember Raymond Robinson ABSENT Councilmember Miles Wenzel Motion made by Councilmember Makos to excuse Councilmember Wenzel, Seconded by Councilmember Ancich. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Pauley asked to add an executive session to the agenda before new business and after themayor's report. It is to discuss potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Motion made by Councilmember Carlisle to approve the agenda with the addition of the executive session, Seconded by Councilmember Robinson. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson PUBLIC COMMENTS Carl Sperring - He stated that the agenda packet was not available online. CONSENT AGENDA Motion made by Councilmember Makos to approve the consent agenda, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Sub Committee- Councilmember Carlisle stated they went over the audit, the annual, and volunteer compensation Parks - Councilmember Carlisle stated they discussed No Dumping signs. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS City Administrator - We are advertising for the new facility on May 5th for two consecutive Fridays. Bid opening will be either May 17th or May 24th. There is an agreement with the Department of Transportation to replace the light pole that was damaged in an accident for a total cost $8665 that would need Council approval. Motion made by Councilmember Ancich to approve the agreement with the Department of Transportation for $8665, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson. He stated that the Department Head reports can be found on our website with the agenda packet. Administrator Raines requested a half hour workshop at the next meeting for Mill Creek Drive and Alder Drive. Mayor Pauley set the workshop for 6:30 on May 17th. Fire Chief - Deputy Chief Tarabochia is moving out of the area as of April 1, 2023. Chief Falley thanked him for everything. They are working on their annual maintenance. L&I will be doing a voluntary compliance check at the end of May. Public Works - Administrator Raines stated they only have five water meters left to install. He commended them for their hard work installing the meters. Police Chief - Chief Layman stated they received a $10,000 grant for state mandated training. He believes he will be able to get a grant to supply the department with Narcan. They are working on going paperless for citations. The Department is signing up for the drug take back program. It is a no expense program. Finance Director - The audit is still in the final review process. The annual report is nearly completed. She asked to move the money for the new facility into the LGIP account to earn higher interest. Motion made by Councilmember Carlisle to move the funds into the Local Government Investment Pool, Seconded by Councilmember Robinson. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson. She asked to temporarily move the 5% utility tax that goes into the Equipment Reserve Fund into the General Fund until the mill reopens. Motion made by Councilmember Carlisle, Seconded by Councilmember Robinson. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson. She reminded everyone that this is Spring Clean Up Week. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Pauley stated the HOPE project is still in the planning process. He said it adheres to the zoning rules in that area. He and Administrator Raines will be meeting with the new owners of Cosmo Specialty Fibers soon. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PER RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss current or potential litigation. Mayor Pauley announced that open session will resume at 7:36 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:37 p.m. NEW BUSINESS A. Region 3 Omnibus Mutual Aid Agreement Motion made by Councilmember Robinson to approve the Region 3 Omnibus Mutual Aid Agreement. , Seconded by Councilmember Makos. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson B. WSP Fire Mobilization Agreement Motion made by Councilmember Carlisle to approve the WSP Fire Mobilization Agreement, Seconded by Councilmember Robinson. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson C. Fire Mobilization Agreement Motion made by Councilmember Carlisle to approve the Fire Mobilization Agreement, Seconded by Councilmember Robinson. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson D. Ordinance 1382 (CFD Volunteer Compensation) Motion made by Councilmember Makos to approve ordinance 1382, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich,  Councilmember Robinson E. Resolution 2023-02 (CFD Volunteer Compensation) Motion made by Councilmember Robinson to approve resolution 2023-02, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson F. Police Employee Agreement (Amended) Motion made by Councilmember Robinson to approve the amended police employee agreement, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Robinson - He thanked the public for coming to the meeting. Councilmember Ancich - He found out about project HOPE from the citizens and Facebook. He would like the mayor to notify him in the future. PUBLIC COMMENTS Linda Springer - She submitted a letter and signatures pages from the citizens stating that they do not support the HOPE project on First St. She stated the reasons why she and the citizens do not want the project here in Cosmopolis. Carl Sperring - He stated he supports Linda Springer. He stated Council meeting minutes should be posted at the post office. He asked if Mr. Robinson's seat is up for election due to filling a vacant seat. Tyler Wood - He asked questions regarding the type of residents that would live in the transitional housing and other questions regarding the HOPE project on First St. Kim Gherna - She asked if there is any value to the City to have the HOPE project here. Linda Springer - She stated she met with one of the owners of the HOPE project and discussed how the program would be ran. Ashley Arcangel - She asked to have a workshop regarding easements on her street. She also asked what is allowed in the zoning for the waterfront use district. Molly Nelson - She stated her concerns regarding the HOPE project on First St. Resident at 711 Ocean - She stated Corbin Road has issues with potholes. Bob Smith - He asked about the Revitalization Plan and if the HOPE project fits within that. Shawn Bridges - He stated he used to own the project that the HOPE project now owns. He said the City would never let him do what he wanted with it. Sarah Locke - She shared her experiences in living near a transitional house. Brian Allen - He would like to have a town meeting to discuss the HOPE project more thoroughly. Tyler Wood - He asked if the Council could create an ordinance to ban transitional housing. Attorney Johnson said there is a state law that prohibits the city from banning these. Steve Davis - He would like a policy to state when meeting minutes and zoom meeting recordings must be posted to the website after they are approved and to have meeting minutes posted at the Post Office.