Planning and Community Development Committee
Regular MeetingSnohomish, WA · May 2, 2023
Minutes
Snohomish County Council
Planning and Community Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
Nate Nehring, Committee Chair
Megan Dunn, Committee Vice-Chair
Committee Members: Sam Low, Jared Mead, Strom Peterson
Ryan Countryman, Senior Legislative Analyst
Russell Wiita, Legislative Aide
Lisa Campfield, Asst. Clerk of the Council
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:00 AM Jackson Board Room
& Remote Meeting
PRESENT:
Committee Chair Nehring
Committee Vice-Chair Dunn
Committee Member Low (remote)
Committee Member Mead
Committee Member Peterson (not present)
Ryan Countryman, Council Staff
Lisa Campfield, Asst. Clerk of the Council
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Nehring called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and provided instructions
for those wishing to provide public comment for both in-person and remote via Zoom .
ROLL CALL
The clerk called the roll and stated that four members were present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no persons present wishing to provide public comment.
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ACTION ITEMS
Agenda Items #1 through #3 were discussed together:
Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report. He briefly explained
the background of the Snohomish County Arts Commission and the qualifications of
the appointees.
1. Motion 23-155, confirming the appointment of Jaym Gates to the 2023-0377
Snohomish County Arts Commission
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session May 10th for
consideration.
2. Motion 23-156, confirming the appointment of Joy Ratzel to the 2023-0378
Snohomish County Arts Commission
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session May 10th for
consideration.
3. Motion 23-157, confirming the reappointment of Kari Johnson to 2023-0379
the Snohomish County Arts Commission
The Council directed staff to amend the motion to clarify that it is for the
reappointment of Kari Johnson.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session May 10th for
consideration.
4. Motion 23-163, confirming the nomination of Joshua Marcy as the 2023-0428
Snohomish County Airport Director
Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report. He explained
the appointee's background and qualifications.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session May 10th for
consideration.
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5. Motion 23-166, approving and authorizing the reappointment of 2023-0374
Civil Service Commissioner Howard Knoepfle
Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report. He explained
the role of the Commission and the background of the appointee.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session May 10th for
consideration.
6. Motion 23-170, authorizing the County Executive to execute a 2023-0441
contract with Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. pursuant to
RFP-22-037BC-S for mail machines and online mailing services at
Snohomish County Airport
Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report. He said the
proposed contract is for a term of 60 months and that the total cost over the life
of the contract is a little over $67,000.00.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session May 10th for
consideration.
Agenda Items #7 and #8 were discussed together:
Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report. He explained the
role and background of the Planning Commission and the qualifications of the
appointees.
Mr. Countryman responded to a question from Committee Vice-Chair Dunn regarding
scheduling.
7. Motion 23-180, reappointing Raymond Sheldon Jr. to the 2023-0484
Snohomish County Planning Commission
ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session, May
10th to set time and date for public hearing.
8. Motion 23-183, reappointing Robert Larsen to the Snohomish 2023-0483
County Planning Commission
ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session, May
10th to set time and date for public hearing.
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Meeting adjourned at 11:13 a.m.
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Agenda
Snohomish County Council
Planning and Community Development Committee
Agenda
Nate Nehring, Committee Chair
Megan Dunn, Committee Vice-Chair
Committee Members: Sam Low, Jared Mead, Strom Peterson
Ryan Countryman, Senior Legislative Analyst
Russell Wiita, Legislative Aide
Lisa Campfield, Asst. Clerk of the Council
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:00 AM Jackson Board Room
& Remote Meeting
Webinar Link: https://zoom.us/j/94846850772
Join by Phone: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592
Enter Meeting ID: 948 4685 0772
The public may participate in person at
3000 Rockefeller Ave, 8th Floor, Jackson Board Room, Everett, WA
or remotely by using the Zoom link above.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
ACTION ITEMS
1. Motion 23-155, confirming the appointment of Jaym Gates to the 2023-0377
Snohomish County Arts Commission
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session May 10th for consideration.
2. Motion 23-156, confirming the appointment of Joy Ratzel to the 2023-0378
Snohomish County Arts Commission
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session May 10th for consideration.
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3. Motion 23-157, confirming the appointment of Kari Johnson to the 2023-0379
Snohomish County Arts Commission
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session May 10th for consideration.
4. Motion 23-163, confirming the nomination of Joshua Marcy as the 2023-0428
Snohomish County Airport Director
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session May 10th for consideration.
5. Motion 23-166, approving and authorizing the reappointment of 2023-0374
Civil Service Commissioner Howard Knoepfle
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session May 10th for consideration.
6. Motion 23-170, authorizing the County Executive to execute a 2023-0441
contract with Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. pursuant to
RFP-22-037BC-S for mail machines and online mailing services at
Snohomish County Airport
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session May 10th for consideration.
7. Motion 23-180, reappointing Raymond Sheldon Jr. to the 2023-0484
Snohomish County Planning Commission
*Pending assignment to committee
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session May 10th to set time and date for a
public hearing.
8. Motion 23-183, reappointing Robert Larsen to the Snohomish 2023-0483
County Planning Commission
*Pending assignment to committee
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session May 10th to set time and date for a
public hearing.
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