HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Operations - 03/16/1993 OPERATtNS COMMITTEINUTES
March 16, 1993
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christi Houser
Leona Orr
Jim White
STAFF PRESENT: Ken Chatwin
Laurie Evezich
Roger Lubovich
Tony McCarthy
May Miller
Kelli O'Donnell
Bob Olson
Ron Spang
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Steve Burpee
Vern Dwight
Barbara Simpson
The meeting was called to order at 2:35 p.m. by Chairperson Houser.
Approval of Vouchers
All claims for the period ending February 26, 1993, in the amount of$1,304,938.23 were approved for
payment.
International Trade Exchange - Chamber Presentation
Kent City Chamber President-elect Steve Burpee and Chamber Member Vern Dwight updated the Committee
on the progress of the International Trade Exchange noting that the program has already exceeded the
required $50,000 match with commitments from King County, the Port of Seattle, Keybank and Boeing for
$25,000 each. The Chamber is meeting with the surrounding cities Mayors and Chambers for support of
a private/public trade exchange as well as developing a list of potential sponsors at $5,000 each. Burpee
reported on the progress of the resource guide, the Sister City Committee, Foreign Trade Zone and contact
with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Council Home Access to City E-Mail System
Information Services Director Spang distributed a summary of implementation considerations for home
computer access. He noted that there is a question whether the additional phone line would be considered
residential or business. After further discussion, McCarthy suggested that under Administrative Reports he
would inform the Council that Spang would speak with the Council members individually to arrange
installation within the next month. Committeemember White so moved, Orr seconded and the motion
passed 3-0.
Added Item
Chatwin informed the committee that a public meeting will be held on April 14th to gather public input
on the transition plan. He noted that the City would probably expand current programs depending on the
type of input received.
Chairperson Houser asked for an update on increases on garbage rates,yardwaste costs and rental fees on
garbage cans. McCarthy stated that he would ask Wickstrom to update the Committee.
Chairperson Houser adjourned the meeting at 3:30 P.M.
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OPERATNS COMMITTEAMINUTES
March 16, 1993
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christi Houser
Leona Orr
Jim White
STAFF PRESENT: Ken Chatwin
Laurie Evezich
Roger Lubovich
Tony McCarthy
May Miller
Kelli O'Donnell
Bob Olson
Ron Spang
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Steve Burpee
Vern Dwight
Barbara Simpson
The meeting was called to order at 2:35 p.m. by Chairperson Houser.
Approval of Vouchers
All claims for the period ending February 26, 1993, in the amount of $1,304,938.23 were approved for
payment.
International Trade Exchange - Chamber Presentation
Kent City Chamber President-elect Steve Burpee and Chamber Member Vern Dwight updated the Committee
on the progress of the International Trade Exchange noting that the program has already exceeded the
required $50,000 match with commitments from King County, the Port of Seattle, Keybank and Boeing for
$25,000 each. The Chamber is meeting with the surrounding cities Mayors and Chambers for support of
a private/public trade exchange as well as developing a list of potential sponsors at$5,000 each. Burpee
reported on the progress of the resource guide, the Sister City Committee, Foreign Trade Zone and contact
with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Council Home Access to City E-Mail System
Information Services Director Spang distributed a summary of implementation considerations for home
computer access. He noted that there is a question whether the additional phone line would be considered
residential or business. After further discussion, McCarthy suggested that under Administrative Reports he
would inform the Council that Spang would speak with the Council members individually to arrange
installation within the next month. Committeemember White so moved, Orr seconded and the motion
passed 3-0.
Added Item
Chatwin informed the committee that a public meeting will be held on April 14th to gather public input
on the transition plan. He noted that the City would probably expand current programs depending on the
type of input received.
Chairperson Houser asked for an update on increases on garbage rates,yardwaste costs and rental fees on
garbage cans. McCarthy stated that he would ask Wickstrom to update the Committee.
Chairperson Houser adjourned the meeting at 3:30 P.M.
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