City of Gold Bar Council Meeting, June 5th, 7PM

CITY OF GOLD BAR COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, June 5, 2018 7:00 PM CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER, FLAG SALUTE, ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL MAYOR'S REPORT, STAFF REPORTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR THINGS NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA (SIGN-IN REQUIRED, LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) CONTINUED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1. ORDINANCE #714 AMENDING THE 2018 BUDGET – INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING 2. STATE ARCHIVE GRANT – DISCUSSION, ACTION 3. RESOLUTION #18-03 FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT - DISCUSSION FINAL COUNCIL COMMENTS/OTHER BUSINESS MINUTES APPROVAL May 15, 2018 VOUCHER APPROVAL CHECKS 32909 - 32950 TOTAL $209,697.57 CLAIMS $171,767.62 PAYROLL $37,929.95 ADJOURNMENT  CITY OF GOLD BAR, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE #714 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF GOLD BAR, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE #709, SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31ST 2018. WHEREAS, the Capital Fund (301) is used for capital projects involving streets and sidewalks; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has found sidewalks within City limits with significant hazards; and WHEREAS, those hazards put residents at risk for injuries; and WHEREAS, the necessary repairs are unexpected and were not budgeted for; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF GOLD BAR ORDAINS as follows: Section I, Capital Fund (301) Section II, Severability Section III, Effective Date Section I, Capital Fund (301) The Capital Fund is hereby amended to authorize additional expenditures of $15,000. Section II, Severability This ordinance is severable and if any portion of it shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining portion shall remain valid and enforceable. Section III, Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect from, and after, its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. Passed by the City Council of the City of Gold Bar this _______ day of _________________, 2018. Attest: __________________________ Lisa Stowe, Clerk/Treasurer Attest: __________________________ William Clem, Mayor First Reading: ___________ Posted: ______________ Second Reading: ____________ Passed: _______________ Published: ______________  CITY OF GOLD BAR, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 18-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLD BAR, WASHINGTON AMENDING THE CITY’S FEE SCHEDULE WHEREAS, Water rates and assessment rates have not been increased to comply with the City’s Water Rate Assessment Study; and WHEREAS, the City’s Water Comprehensive Plan details the needs of the water system relating to upgrades and replacements, and details the costs of those improvements; and WHEREAS, water assessment fees fund system improvements; and WHEREAS, water rates for residential and commercial use fund a required level of service for all residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Gold Bar that Section VII, Water System Fees, of the Fee Schedule for the City be amended as follows. I. Section VII (E), Standard Monthly Water Rates II. Section VII (F), Water Assessment Rates III. Severability IV. Effective Date I. Section VII (E) Standard monthly water rates 1. Residential rates Base Quantity, gallons Inside city Outside city 6,000 $30.90 $38.27 2. Multifamily >2 Base Quantity, gallons Inside city Outside city 6,000 $33.35 $40.73 1. Residential Water Base Rates Base Rate: 6,000 Gallons a. Single Family Residences Meter Size Inside City Limits Outside City Limits 3/4" meter $31.90 $39.27 1" Meter $53.20 $60.57 1-1/2" Meter $115.80 $123.17 2" Meter $170.10 $177.47 3" Meter $376.40 $383.77 4" Meter $935.30 $942.67 b. Multi-Family Residences Meter Size Inside City Limits Outside City Limits 3/4" meter $36.80 $44.19 1" Meter $58.10 $65.49 1-1/2" Meter $120.70 $128.09 2" Meter $175.00 $182.39 3" Meter $381.30 $388.69 4" Meter $940.02 $947.59 3. 2. Residential and multi-family Overage Rates Gallons over base quantity Inside City $/per gallon Outside city $/per gallon 6,001-7,500 0.003698 0.004707 7,501-9,000 0.004069 0.005178 9,001-12,000 0.004474 0.005695 12,001 and above 0.004922 0.006264 4. 3. Commercial and Industrial Water Base Rates Base Quantity, gallons Inside city Outside city 6,000 $33.35 $40.73 Base Rate: 6,000 Gallons Meter Size Inside City Limits Outside City Limits 3/4" meter $34.35 $41.73 1" Meter $55.65 $63.03 1-1/2" Meter $118.25 $125.63 2" Meter $172.55 $179.93 3" Meter $378.85 $386.23 4" Meter $937.75 $945.13 5. 4. Commercial and industrial overage rates Gallons over base quantity Inside City $/per gallon Outside city $/per gallon 6,001-7,500 0.004034 0.005043 7,501 – 9,000 0.004437 0.005548 9,001 – 12,000 0.004882 0.006102 12,001 and above 0.005370 0.006712 II. Section VII (F) Water system Assessment charge, monthly Rates 1. Individual residential or commercial: $32.41per connection 2. Multi-family: $18.70 per unit 1. Single Family Residences and Commercial Businesses, Inside Or Outside City Limits 2018 2019 2020 $56.40 $65.40 $74.40 2. Multi-Family Residences, Per Unit 2018 2019 2020 $42.69 $51.69 $60.69 III. Severability This resolution is severable and if any portion of it shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining portion shall remain valid and enforceable. IV. Effective Date This resolution shall take effect from the date of its adoption. Resolved this ____ day of _______________, 2018. APPROVED: ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: _____________________________ ________________________________ William Clem, Mayor Lisa Stowe, Clerk/Treasurer  City of Gold Bar Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 15, 2018 CALL TO ORDER, FLAG SALUTE, ROLL CALL Mayor Clem called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present were Councilmembers Diaz, Martin, Phillips, Wallace, and Yarbrough. Also present was Chief Casey, Public Works Director Light, and Clerk Stowe. AGENDA APPROVAL Councilmember Martin moved to approve the agenda as presented, and with a second by Councilmember Yarbrough, the motion carried. MAYOR’S REPORT - None STAFF REPORT Chief Casey is working on leads relating to two burglaries from earlier in the month. Director Light gave a brief update on the 10th Street project. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Martin talked about a tourism summit meeting she attended. CITIZEN COMMENTS Kathy Curnutt presented a request for a variance relating to noise from her restaurant. She wishes to be allowed to have noise extend one hundred feet from her business, and for the noise to be allowed to continue until 11:00 pm. Because this request is not Council business, no action took place. She also talked about issues with her neighbor. CONTINUED BUSINESS Water Rate Discussion. Councilmembers addressed the need for an increase to water rates to comply with the water rate study, the Water Comprehensive Plan, and the need to upgrade and replace an aging system. There was a great deal of discussion around rates, potential increases, meter size, usage limits, rates for commercial properties, the Snohomish County PUD, emergency funding, low income residents, and summer water usage.  Gold Bar Council Minutes May 15, 2018 After discussion, Councilmember Wallace moved to increase the water assessment rate by $24 in 2018 and $9 in 2019 and 2020. The motion died for a lack of a second and discussion continued on the same topics. Calculators came out. Math ensued. Councilmember Yarbrough then moved to increase the water assessment rate by $24 in 2018 and $9 in 2019 and 2020 and Councilmember Wallace seconded the motion. Councilmember Diaz then moved to amend the motion to add wording that after upgrades were complete, the rate increases over this three-year period would be rescinded. The amended motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion continued. Councilmember Phillips then moved to amend the motion to include wording that if the rates were not evaluated by the Council in 2020, there would be an automatic ten percent increase on the water assessment rate. The amended motion died for lack of a second. Discussion continued. A vote was called for and the original motion carried. There was brief discussion around summer water usage. Discussion then turned to residential water rates. Councilmember Yarbrough moved to go by the water rate study chart, keeping meter sizes grouped as they are listed in Scenario ‘D’ for 2015, but increasing rates to the amount listed for 2018. With a second by Councilmember Wallace, the motion carried. This will result in an increase in residential rates for one-inch and 3/4 inch meters of one dollar. There will be a larger increase for larger meters but no residences have those larger meters. Rate increases will not go into effect until a public hearing amending the City’s fee schedule is held. Ordinance #713 amending Title 12. After brief discussion around misdemeanors vs. infractions, Councilmember Wallace moved to approve Ordinance #713 amending Title 12 as presented, and with a second by Councilmember Phillips, the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Snohomish County Housing Project Report. Mark Smith from the Housing Consortium of Everett and Snohomish County presented a report on affordable and low-income housing. Prior to his presentation, Mr. Smith said he had been a councilmember for several years and was impressed with this council’s ability to balance the needs of the water system with the needs of residents, and to come to a consensus. He is available for questions and gave the Council and staff copies of the Housing report. FINAL COUNCIL COMMENTS/OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Martin congratulated Mayor Clem on his coffee hour. MINUTES APPROVAL Councilmember Martin moved to approve the May 1, 2018 minutes as presented, and with a second by Councilmember Diaz, the motion carried. VOUCHER APPROVAL 2  Gold Bar Council Minutes May 15, 2018 Councilmember Diaz moved to approve checks numbered 32891 through 32908 with $13,694.82 for claims and $2,200.00 for payroll and payroll taxes, for a total of $15,894.82 and with a second by Councilmember Martin, the motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Mayor and Council adjourned at 8:30 pm for an executive session as authorized by the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.30.110(i) to discuss litigation. The city’s legal counsel was present through a conference call. The executive session was expected to last no more than twenty minutes. No minutes were taken, no action was taken, and recording devices were turned off. Members of the public were invited to remain in Council chambers. The Council returned to chambers and the regular meeting was returned to at 8:50 pm. OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Wallace said he will not be able to attend the July 3rd Council meeting. Councilmembers will excuse his absence at that time. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Councilmember Diaz moved to adjourn the meeting. With a second by Councilmember Phillips, the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 pm. ________________________ ___________________________ William Clem, Mayor Lisa Stowe, Clerk 3