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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. 1 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. 1