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KENO NMSHIrvGTON September 16, 2008
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Albertson, Clark, Danielson, Harmon,
Ranniger, Raplee, and Thomas. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration. Staff. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson announced
that there is no need for an Executive Session tonight.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) There were no changes from the audience.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no public recognition items.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced the Spotlight Series
kickoff on Sunday and the opening of the Community Center at Phoenix Academy.
C. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor Cooke announced that Kelly
Peterson, of Public Works Environmental Engineering, has been selected as Employee
of the Month for September. Peterson's supervisor noted that he exemplifies all of
the City's values through his actions, and offered his congratulations.
D. Employee Recognition. (CFN-118) Parks Director Watling explained that a
Parks employee, Jeff Veach, recently turned in a deposit belonging to the Glory
House Fellowship, which he found outside a bank. Pastor Marvin Mitchell and some
of the congregants individually thanked Veach, presented him with cards, a
certificate of appreciation, and a balloon bouquet. The City also expressed pride
in Veach's actions.
E. Day of Concern for the Hungry. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke declared
September 27, 2008, as Day of Concern for the Hungry, and Arthur Lee, Executive
Director of the Emergency Feed the Hungry Program, accepted the proclamation. He
explained the program and urged everyone to participate on September 27ch
F. National Public Lands Week at Turnkey Park. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke
proclaimed the week of September 22-27, 2008, as National Public Lands Week at
Turnkey Park. Victoria Andrews of the Parks Department explained what will be
taking place at the park during the week and encouraged interested people to
contact her.
G. Kent4Health Recognition. (CFN-198) Executive Assistant Pam Clark of
Administration explained the program and the recent Walk, Run, Ride & Roll to the
Olympic Games. The top three winners in each category were then introduced and
presented with certificates.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 2009 Budget. (CFN-186) Finance Director Nachlinger noted that this date has
been set for input from citizens on the 2009 Budget. Mayor Cooke opened the public
hearing. There were no comments from the audience and Clark moved to close the
public hearing. Raplee seconded and the motion carried.
B. 2009-2014 Capital Improvement Plan. (CFN-775) Finance Director
Nachlinger noted that this date has been set for input from citizens on the 2009-
2014 Capital Improvement Plan. Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. There
were no comments from the audience and Clark moved to close the public hearing.
Raplee seconded and the motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Raplee moved to adopt Consent Calendar Items A through I. Clark seconded and the
motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
September 2, 2008, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through August 31
and paid on August 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on September 2,
2008, were approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/31/08 Wire Transfers 3390-3406 $1,655,606.32
8/31/08 Regular 623957-624339 5,130,476.39
Use Tax Payable 2,241.09
$6,788,323.80
Checks issued for interim payroll for August 20 and paid on August 20, 2008, were
approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/20/08 Checks 307174 $556.87
8/20/08 Void Check 307124 590.16
$ 33.29
Checks issued for interim payroll for August 26 and paid on August 26, 2008, were
approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/26/08 Check 307175 $818.23
8/26/08 Void Check 307144 788.01
$ 30.22
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C. 2008 Technology Plan. (CFN-1155) The 2008 Technology Plan project list and
establishment of a project budget of $3.1 million was approved. The Mayor was
authorized to sign purchase contracts without further Council approval in amounts up
to $75,000 for purchases made for the implementation of this Technology Plan,
subject to the City's bidding requirements.
D. Communications Technology Infrastructure Master Plan, Phase III.
(CFN-1155) The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant contract supporting the
completion of Phase III/Consolidated Services for the City's Comprehensive
Communications Infrastructure Master Plan, for a total amount not to exceed
$303,499 plus expenses.
E. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Graffiti & Taggers
Abatement Grant. (CFN-122) The grant funds from the Washington Association of
Sheriffs and Police Chiefs' Gangs and Graffiti Allocation Committee in the amount of A
$7,000 for gang related graffiti and tagging were accepted, establishment of a
budget for same was authorized, and the Police Chief was authorized to sign all
necessary grant documents.
F. FY2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. (CFN-122) The
Kent Police Department's award of the FY2008 Justice Assistance Grant in the
amount of $24,311 was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary
grant documents.
G. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Illegal Street Racing Emphasis
Grant. (CFN-122) Grant funds from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission up
to the amount of $15,000 to be used for overtime costs associated with special
emphasis patrols to deter illegal street racing activities was accepted and the Mayor
was authorized to sign all necessary grant documents.
H. Washington Traffic Safety Commission "X-52: Sustained Enforcement,
DUI and Speeding Traffic Safety Emphasis". (CFN-122) Grant funds from the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission up to the amount of $7,000 to provide
sustained overtime funding for DUI and speeding enforcement were accepted and
the Police Chief was authorized to sign all necessary grant documents.
I. Active Network Online Utility Payment Implementation. (CFN-1156) The
Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents to purchase the Online Utility
Payment software module from Active Network in an amount not to exceed $68,000.
The Online Utility Payment implementation will enhance the existing software system
to provide the ability for residents to make City of Kent utility payments online (via
internet) for improved customer service as well as increased efficiency in processing
utility payments.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds. (CFN-104) Finance
Director Nachlinger explained that in conjunction with the issuance of the
$24,000,000 LTGO bonds which were authorized by Council on August 19, 2008,
there is an opportunity to refund the outstanding 1999 LTGO bonds and achieve a
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present value savings of approximately $330,000. He explained that the budget for
the debt service for the 1999 LTGO Bonds will be reduced by approximately $37,000
annually from 2009 through and including 2019. The gross savings from the trans-
actions would be approximately $409,000. The savings would be enhanced by being
able to spread the costs of issuance over the new money LTGO bonds as well as the
refunding bonds. He added that this item was discussed by the Operations
Committee today and came to Council tonight due to time sensitivity.
Clark moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3893 approving the issuance of Refunding
Bonds for the 1999 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds. Raplee seconded and the
motion carried.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) No report was given.
C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the
next meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on September 18, 2008.
E. Planning and Economic Develooment Committee. (CFN-198) No report was
given.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger reported that the next meeting
will be on October 6, 2008,
H. Administration. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson announced a special workshop on
the 2009 budget from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, that the
workshop on October 7 starts at 5:00 p.m. instead of the usual 5:30, and that there
will be a meeting with the school district from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 15, 2008. He also reiterated that there will be no Executive Session tonight.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. (CFN-198)
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City Clerk
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