SPECIAL MEETING

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers – 1300 First Street June 29, 2023 at 6:00 PM 1. FLAG SALUTE - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL PRESENT Councilmember Candice Makos Councilmember Stana Carlisle Councilmember Jim Ancich Councilmember Raymond Robinson Councilmember Miles Wenzel 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion made by Councilmember Carlisle to approve the agenda, Seconded by Councilmember Ancich. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Wenzel 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Fire & EMS Contract with City of Aberdeen Motion made by Councilmember Makos to approve the Fire & EMS Contracts with the City of Aberdeen, Seconded by Councilmember Robinson. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Wenzel B. Bids for Demolition of Police Department Building  Administrator Raines stated he would like to hold off on the bids until he hears back from Grays Harbor County. They may be interested in the building. Motion made by Councilmember Ancich to approve the lowest bid contingent upon Grays Harbor County's decision, Seconded by Councilmember Makos. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Wenzel Motion made by Councilmember Ancich to reconsider the previous motion, Seconded by Councilmember Wenzel. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Wenzel C. Bid Acceptance for New Municipal Facility Administrator Raines stated that the only bid with value added engineering, we are still short $32,000 and does not account for any contingency. We do not have the funds in the General Fund to cover the contingency or pay back funds already paid if we scrap the building., We could also do a new design with additional architecture and engineering costs. Motion made by Councilmember Wenzel to table, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Wenzel D. Temporary Change to City Hall Schedule Administrator Raines discussed a temporary 4 day week at City Hall to save funds. Director Pope stated it would save approximately $200 per month. No motion was made. 6. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Makos stated she would like to donate her pay back to the City. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ashley Arcangel thanked the Council for looking at things as a whole and how it affects the citizens. Public comments may be made in-person during the meeting. If unable to attend, please submit comments to jpope@cosmopoliswa.gov by noon on meeting day. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, you may join with the following Zoom Information  Webinar ID: 820 0194 4313 Passcode: 226066 Phone Number: (253) 215-8782