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Mount Vernon City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 12, 2018 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Hudson at 7:01 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Hulst, Lindquist and Molenaar Absent Excused: Mayor Boudreau Staff Present: City Attorney Rogerson, Finance Director Volesky, Fire Chief Brice, Police Chief Dodd, Project Development Manger Donovan, Public Works Director Bell, Library Director Huffman, Public Works Assistant Director Love, Solid Waste Supervisor Hanson, CWP Supervisor Wenzl Citizens Present: 2 CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of August 22, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. B. Approval of September 5, 2018 payroll checks numbered 108585-108637, direct deposit checks numbered 67332-67555, and wire transfers numbered 685-686 in the amount of $885,737.92. C. Approval of September 12, 2018 Claims numbered 156436, 156438, 156440 and 156444-156666 in the amount of $1,361,779.07. Councilmember Hulst moved to approve the consent agenda items A-C. Motion seconded by Councilmember Lindquist. Motion carried 7-0. REPORTS A. Committee Reports:  Public Works/Library – for details see Committee minutes.  Public Safety – for details see Committee minutes. B. Community Comments - none C. Councilmembers Comments  Councilmember Hulst informed the public about the voter rights act. Information can be found on the city’s website. D. Mayor Pro Tem Report  Mayor Pro Tem Hudson congratulated the newest member of the MVPD Cesar Vargas. He was sworn in on September 12, 2018.  Mayor’s Coffee hour will be Saturday, September 15th at 10:00am in Fire Station #1. Mount Vernon City Council September 12, 2018 Page 2 of 3 NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Agreement with Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (DEM): Chief Brice presented Council with a request to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Skagit County DEM for emergency management services. Councilmember Lindquist moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Skagit County DEM for emergency management services. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beaton. Motion carried 7-0. B. Approval of Agreement with Skagit County Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Chief Brice presented Council with a request to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Skagit County EMS to allow the City to become a “training hub” for the purposes of delivering emergency medical training services. Councilmember Hulst moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Skagit County EMS to allow the City to become a “training hub” for the purposes of delivering emergency medical training services. Motion seconded by Councilmember Molenaar. Motion carried 7-0. C. Approval of Agreement with Mackenzie Architects: Chief Brice presented Council with a request to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Mackenzie Architects for fire facilities needs assessment. Councilmember Beaton moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Mackenzie Architects for fire facilities needs assessment. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hulst. Motion carried 7-0. D. Lease Agreement- Martin Marietta Property: Ms. Brookings presented Council with a request to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Martin Marietta for continued mining operations at Pacific Quarry located on the Southeast side of Little Mountain Park. Councilmember Hulst moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Martin Marietta for continued mining operations at Pacific Quarry located on the Southeast side of Little Mountain Park. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beaton. Motion carried 7-0. E. Acceptance of Proposal- Yard Waste Disposal & Composting Services: Mr. Bell presented Council with a request to accept the proposal submitted by the Town of LaConner to provide yard waste disposal and composting services for a term of four years. Councilmember Lindquist moved to approve the proposal submitted by the Town of LaConner to provide yard waste disposal and composting services for a term of four years. Motion seconded by Councilmember Molenaar. Motion carried 7-0. Mount Vernon City Council September 12, 2018 Page 3 of 3 F. Project Acceptance- Wastewater Treatment Plant Screw Press Procurement: Mr. Love presented Council with a request to accept the WWTP Screw Press Procurement completed by FKC Co., Ltd in the amount of $385,001.27. Councilmember Beaton moved to accept the WWTP Screw Press Procurement completed by FKC Co., Ltd in the amount of $385,001.27. Motion seconded by Councilmember Lindquist. Motion carried 7-0. G. Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3- Reichhardt & Ebe: Mr. Love presented Council with a request to authorize the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 3 with Reichhardt & Ebe for additional design work necessary on the College Way Widening under I-5 project in the amount of $55,250 and extend the service agreement to December 31, 2020. Councilmember Lindquist moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 3 with Reichhardt & Ebe for additional design work necessary on the College Way Widening under I-5 project in the amount of $55,250 and extend the service agreement to December 31, 2020. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beaton. Motion carried 7-0. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: ______________________________________________ Morgan Morrison, Recording Clerk ATTEST: ______________________________________________ Doug Volesky, Finance Director APPROVE: ______________________________________________ Jill Boudreau, Mayor