REGULAR COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES Fire Hall - 111 D Street June 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM FLAG SALUTE – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Cosmopolis City Council was called to order by Mayor Springer. PRESENT: Councilmember Kim Skinner, Councilmember Jeremy Winn, Councilmember Justin Spargo, Councilmember Mark Collett, Councilmember Jim Ancich. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion made by Councilmember Collett to approve the agenda, Seconded by Councilmember Ancich. Voting Yea: Councilmember Skinner, Councilmember Winn, Councilmember Spargo, Councilmember Collett, Councilmember Ancich. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment Period Open – No comments. CONSENT AGENDA Motion made by Councilmember Skinner to approve the consent agenda, Seconded by Councilmember Collette. Voting Yea: Councilmember Skinner, Councilmember Winn, Councilmember Spargo, Councilmember Collett, Councilmember Ancich. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Auditing – Councilmember Skinner said vouchers were reviewed and signed. Councilmember Collett said he also came in an reviewed the vouchers and signed off on them. Finance – Councilmember Ancich said no report. Parks – Councilmember Winn stated he and Councilmember Spargo were not able to get a meeting together. Encourage anyone that is interested in joining the Parks Committee to reach out to either himself or Councilmember Spargo. Councilmember Winn talked about the new park rental form. Public Safety – Councilmember Skinner said no meeting has been held.  Public Works – Councilmember Ancich said no meeting. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Police Chief – He gave a report on the calls addressed. Encourage people that if they see something to call it in and not just post about it on social media. Also call it in when it happens and don’t wait to report it. As there is not always someone at the department don’t report it by calling the police department and leaving a voicemail, use the non-emergency number 360-533-8765. If it is a true emergency call 911. Fire Chief – It has been a busy month in the training department. Spoke about those that have done Regional Fire Academy and Wildland Fire Academy. Taked about the county burn restrictions and city burn ban and restrictions. Building Official – Board of Adjustments members terms expired in 2022. Mayor put out a request to make up the five members. No one has come forward. He went over some options for the city, and the city attorney spoke to this from his perspective. Public Works – Tom said nothing to report. MAYOR'S REPORT – Mayor Springer gave her report. During her reporting, as updates were being given, she had Councilmember Skinner give the Flood Authority repot on behalf of Frank Chestnut. NEW BUSINESS A. Confirmation of Interim City Clerk/Treasurer Kerry Barr Motion made by Councilmember Collett to confirm, Seconded by Councilmember Spargo. Voting Yea: Councilmember Skinner, Councilmember Winn, Councilmember Spargo, Councilmember Collett and Councilmember Ancich. Motion carried. B. Confirmation of Civil Service Board members: Mike Brown & Judy Stiles Motion made by Councilmember Skinner to confirm, Seconded by Councilmember Spargo. Voting Yea: Councilmember Skinner, Councilmember Winn, Councilmember Spargo, Councilmember Collett and Councilmember Ancich. Motion carried. C. Confirmation of Planning Commission Board member: John Mendoza Motion made by Councilmember Skinner to confirm, Seconded by Councilmember Collett. Voting Yea: Councilmember Skinner, Councilmember Winn, Councilmember Spargo, Councilmember Collett and Councilmember Ancich. Motion carried. D. Introduction of new Public Works employee: Jennifer Mandich  E. Keeping of the Bees Ordinance Motion made by Councilmember Skinner to approve a Keeping of Bees ordinance, Seconded by Councilmember Spargo. Councilmember Winn stated he didn’t feel he had enough information on this to make a decision at this time. Councilmember Ancich gave a background on this. Motion made by Councilmember Winn to table this at this time, Seconded by Councilmember Collett. Voting Yea: Councilmember Skinner, Councilmember Winn, Councilmember Spargo, Councilmember Collett and Councilmember Ancich. Motion carried. F. Homeland Security Region 3 Mutual Aid/Omnibus Agreement: Chief Falley Motion made by Councilmember Skinner to approve this agreement, Seconded by Councilmember Collett. Voting Yea: Councilmember Skinner, Councilmember Winn, Councilmember Spargo, Councilmember Collett and Councilmember Ancich. Motion carried. G. DNR FLRA Agreement: Chief Falley Motion made by Councilmember Collett to approve this agreement, Seconded by Councilmember Skinner. Voting Yea: Councilmember Skinner, Councilmember Winn, Councilmember Spargo, Councilmember Collett and Councilmember Ancich. Motion carried. H. Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Resolution 2024-02 Motion made by Councilmember Spargo to approve this resolution, Seconded by Councilmember Skinner. Voting Yea: Councilmember Skinner, Councilmember Winn, Councilmember Spargo, Councilmember Collett and Councilmember Ancich. Motion carried. I. Water certification support Based on our city attorney approval, we are moving forward on this. We will be using Chris Orkney from Community West Water Systems. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Spargo – No Comments Councilmember Winn – Said he wants to propose some ideas for council meeting format changes. He also postponed the listening sessions he proposed. Councilmember Ancich –He said this will be his last meeting, as he is resigning. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment Period Open – Public comments from Jamin Turner, Kasi Turner, Candice Makos, and Cheryl Turner.