Workshop & Regular Council Meeting

WORKSHOP AND REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES Fire Hall - 111 D Street October 16th, 2024, at 6:00 PM WORKSHOP – 6:00 PM A. Sewer Agreement with City of Aberdeen Ruth Clemens, Aberdeen City Administrator, gave a PowerPoint presentation on Sewer Agreement information for previous contract and future contract plans. There was a discussion. 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. Roll call by Clerk Barr. PRESENT: Councilmember Kim Skinner, Councilmember Jeremy Winn, Councilmember Justin Spargo, Councilmember Sue Darcy, Councilmember Mark Collett APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion made by Councilmember Darcy to approve the agenda, Seconded by Councilmember Spargo. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment Period Open – No comments. CONSENT AGENDA Motion made by Councilmember Skinner to approve the consent agenda, Seconded by Councilmember Colette. No discussion. Motion passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS  Auditing – Councilmember Skinner states he hasn’t reviewed them yet. Councilmember Darcy stated she reviewed today with no problems. Finance – No report. Parks – Councilmember Spargo states their meeting is coming up on the last Wednesday of this month and will make a posting regarding the location. Public Safety – Councilmember Collett states they have not had a meeting since the last Council Meeting. Public Works – Councilmember Spargo states they also have not had a meeting since the beginning of this month. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Clerk/Treasurer Barr – Audit is still on-going. The budget is also still being worked on. Police Chief – Suspect has been identified in the car prowls and has been arrested. Reserve Office Seaman will be retiring as a reserve, beginning background on a reserve who is already State Certified who is interested in coming on with us. Fire Chief – Reminding Citizens the Great Shake Out will be happening tomorrow October 17th, an earthquake preparedness drill. On October 28th there will be a training happening at Cosmopolis Elementary School, if weather permits a helicopter may be landing there. Building Official – Bill Sidor states both variances from last month were approved and there will be another variance hearing on October 23rd. States we need to look at our fee schedule and plan to make some adjustments for certain fees. Public Works – Repaired water leak on 4th & E street, with ADA ramp up to code. Storm Drain maintenance is still on-going. Reminding citizens not to blow yard waste or leaves near drains. Beaver Dam’s continuing to be taken out, trying to keep on top of this. May bring in a trapper to remove the beavers. Preparing for cold weather, will have the deicer and plows ready to go as weather gets colder. Mill Creek Tennis courts have been painted. A state Dam inspector came to Mill Creek Dam for 5-year inspection and cleared with no concerns. MAYOR'S REPORT – The 4th & E Street leak that started Tuesday October 1st has been repaired. We have a water system specialist who monitored and did water samples to make sure there was no contamination to our water. Thanks to Public Works for their hard work getting this repair done alongside Roglins. NEW BUSINESS 1) Councilmember Winn presented his idea on changing the format of the Council Meeting agenda. There was discussion and Councilmember Winn motioned to approve the change of format, Councilmember Skinner seconded the motion. Roll call vote taken: Councilmember Skinner - Yea Councilmember Spargo - Yea Councilmember Collett - Yea Councilmember Darcy - Yea Councilmember Winn – Yea Motion approved unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Spargo requested from Fire Chief, if possible, for Fire Department to assist in Great Shakeout Drill with Cosmopolis Elementary School. Councilmember Skinner requests an agenda item for the next meeting regarding Engine Company Number One to go over proposal of continued leasing. Councilmember Darcy states being present during the Dam inspection with Public Works employees, and it went well with great information. PUBLIC COMMENTS None Chief Layman reminds Citizens about emergency service numbers and choosing appropriate number to call depending on situation. There are copies available at City Hall to take home. Councilmember Spargo motioned to Adjourn, Seconded by Councilmember Collett. Meeting Adjourned at 7:32 PM.