City Council

Regular Council Meeting of February 18, 2025 Present were: Mayor Naillon, Councilmembers Shaw, Marthaller, Werner, Hart and Moser. Absent: None. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Naillon. Pledge of Allegiance given. Copies of the February 4th Council meeting minutes were read and approved. Martin Pettit was present to discuss the need to give Fire Chiefs the authority to temporarily order closures for fire safety. Pettit has been in contact with State Representatives Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell requesting a bill to give all Washington Fire Chiefs this ability; Pettit stated that Representatives Engell and Abell both agreed with him and will be supporting a house bill to address the issue. Pettit will update the City as the issue moves forward. Councilman Hart thanked Pettit for bringing the concern to the City’s attention and pursuing a solution. No further comments. Consultant Agreement with SCJ Alliance for the TIB 2025 Chip Seal Project received; agreement is for design and construction engineering services for improvements to 4 street segments for a total of $12,500. Superintendent Thompson discussed the streets to be included in the chip seal project. Motion by Moser, second by Werner that Mayor Naillon be authorized to sign the TIB Consultant Agreement with SCJ Alliance; motion carried unanimously. WSLCB Renewal Application Notice received for Tacos Jolisco #1; no comments. Department Head Updates Police Chief Hirst reported that the 2 new radars approved for purchase during the previous meeting have been ordered; Hirst stated that the original quote was for $2,300 and he received a discount for ordering 2 radars, with a revised purchase price of approximately $1,900 each. Further discussion on existing radars within the department. Hirst also updated the Council on current activities within the department. Councilman Marthaller stated that he received a compliment on Officer Wessale and her performance. Superintendent Thompson stated that he is still working on getting a quote from Jake Barker for the water/sewer line repairs discussed previously. Motion by Werner and second by Marthaller the vouchers $61,587.35, #34796-34820, DOR-EFT1, be paid, the February 15, 2025 payroll of $51,871.17, #34783-34795, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202505-202506, be approved and the meeting be adjourned at 7:10 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk