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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
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January 5, 1993
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christi Houser
Leona Orr
Jim White
STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Brown
Rose Grabert
Joye Honeycutt
Brenda Jacober
Charlie Lindsey
Roger Lubovich
Tony McCarthy
Alana McIalwain
May Miller
Kelli O'Donnell
Ron Spang
Tom Vetsch
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Jack Becvar
Bill Doolittle
Jean Parietti
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Chairperson Houser.
Approval of Vouchers
All claims for the period ending November 30, 1992, in the amount of$1,093,299.32, and for the period ending
December 15, 1992,in the amount of$2,549,489.49,were approved for payment. Vouchers for the period ending
December 31, 1992, were distributed for audit.
Greater Kent Historical Society (GKHS) Presentation
GKHS President Jack Becvar distributed a memorandum to the Committee. After thanking the Committee members
for the City's support, he asked for funding in the amount of $2,500.00 for the Greater Kent Historical Society.
Chief Administrative Officer McCarthy noted that there were funds in the budget previously used for White River
Historical Society that could be used for this purpose at the Council's discretion. After a discussion of charging
back office space and phones to be included in the amount requested, CommitteemNember Orr moved to approve
the designation of funding for Kent Historical Society. Committeemember White seconded the motion which
passed 3-0.
1993 Work Program Law
City Attorney Lubovich reviewed Law's 1993 Work Program *. White asked if it was possible to have the
department presentations made to the full Council. McCarthy responded that he would check with the Council
President on the possibility of a workshop. He noted that the departments were reporting to their respective
Committees so that the Council would be able to answer other Councilmembers questions at the Council retreat.
*Copies available, call Kelli O'Donnell 859-2116. '
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 5, 1993, Cont.
1993 Work Program Information Services
Information Services Director Spang reviewed Information Services' 1993 Work Program% Bill Doolittle requested
a list of who had cellular phones and the expenses associated with them.
1993 Work Program City Clerk's Office
City Clerk Jacober reviewed the City Clerk's Office 1993 Work Program.
1993 Work Prog am Finance
Acting Finance Director Miller reviewed the Finance Department's 1993 Work Program*.
Deinstallation of Sperry Computer
Spang requested authorization to sell the Sperry System 80 to Carroll and Company for$100. Orr so moved,White
seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Aukeen District Court Filing Fees
Lubovich updated the Committee on the filing fees for Aukeen District Court. After objections from other
jurisdictions, King County discovered that they had made an error in Kent's bill because of Auburn no longer
participating. King County adjusted up the filing fees for Kent from their original proposal. White noted his
objection to King County making a change after the budget was already adopted. Lubovich noted that the City
Attorneys attending the meeting voiced the same complaint.
Ordinance to Adopt City Code
Lubovich asked for Committee authorization to adopt by ordinance the newly completed City Code. After a brief
discussion, Orr moved to recommend approval of the ordinance to adopt the City Code to be sent to the next City
Council meeting. White Seconded the motion which passed 3-0.
Cable TV Refranchise Ordinances
Assistant City Attorney Brubaker noted that this was an informational item at this time and he would like to bring
the item back to the next Operations Committee for action. Brubaker updated the Committee on the progress of
the negotiations with TCI Cable for a rfranchise agreement.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m. by Chairperson Houser.
*Copies available, call Kelli O'Donnell 859-2116.
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