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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 6/12/2018Kent City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 12,2018 Kent, Washington Date: Timer Place: Attending: Approved June, 19 2018 June 12,2018 5 p.m. Council Chambers East/West Mayor Dana Ralph Bill Boyce, Council President Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Les Thomas, Councilmember Toni Troutner, Councilmember Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to orderat 5:05 p.m. with Mayor Ralph presiding. 2, Roll Call Mayor Dana Ralph - Present Bill Boyce, Council President - Present Brenda Fincher, Councilmember - Present Dennis Higgins, Councilmember - Present Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember - Present Les Thomas, Councilmember - Present Toni Troutner, Councilmember - Present Mayor Ralph provided information regarding the format of the meeting and requested that applicants remain outside the chambers until they are called for their interview. Council President provided a review of the interview process and indicated each candidate would respond to the following questions: 1. Please introduce yourself and tell us why you want to serve on the Kent City Council. 2. What unique knowledge/skills/abilities do you offer to the Kent City Council, city government, and residents? 3. Please describe what you believe is the role of an individual city councilmember, the city council as a whole, and the mayor. 4. The city faces the loss of over $10 million per year in state-shared revenue and a "structural imbalance" that grows by $2 million per year because our revenues can't keep up with the cost of doing business. It's been said we can't solve these fiscal challenges by increasing taxes, reducing expenses, or moving money around in the city budget: we have to do all three. What are your thoughts about taxes and expenses? Page 1 of 3 Kent City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 12,2018 Kent, Washington Approved June, 19 2018 5. In addition to a balanced budget, what two things would you like to accomplish as a councilmember between now and the end of 2019. Zandria Michaud Zandria Michaud expressed her appreciation of the opportunity to interview for the vacant position and her desire to serve on the City Council. Michaud provided her responses to all questions. Hira Sinoh Bhullar Hira Singh Bhullar expressed his appreciation of the opportunity to interview for the vacant position and his desire to serve on the City Council. Bhullar provided his responses to all questions. Suzanne Cameron Suzanne Cameron expressed her appreciation of the opportunity to interview for the vacant position and advised the Council of her desire to serve on the City Council. Cameron provided her responses to all questions. Marli Larimer Marli Larimer expressed her appreciation of the opportunity to interview for the vacant position and advised the Council of her desire to serve on the City Council. Larimer provided her responses to all questions. At 6 p.m., the Council recessed for a 20-minute break At 6:21 p.ffi., the Council reconvened into open session. Sara Franklin Sara Franklin expressed her appreciation of the opportunity to interview for the vacant position and advised the Council of her desire to serve on the City Council. Franklin provided her responses to all questions. Mizanur Rahman Mizanur Rahman expressed his appreciation of the opportunity to interview for the vacant position and advised the Council of his desire to serve on the City Council. Rahman provided his responses to all questions. William Shorr Bill Shorr expressed his appreciation of the opportunity to interview for the vacant position and advised the Council of his desire to serve on the City Council. Shorr provided his responses to all questions. Mayor Ralph advised that the interviews are complete, and the Council will go into executive session until 7:45 p.m., and there will be action following. Page 2 of 3 Kent City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 12,2018 Kent, Washington t t Approved June, 19 2018 A 7:10 p.m., the Council went into executive session. 7:45 p.m., executive session was extended for an additional 15 minutes.A At 8:O2 p.m., the Council reconvened into open session. Council President Boyce moved to appoint Marli Larimer to City Council Position No. 1., to serve until the certification of the November 5, 2Ot9, general election, seconded by Councilmember Higgins. Boyce expressed his appreciation for all the applicants and advised that this was a tough decision for the Council. Over 40 people applied for the position. Troutner expressed her appreciation for all the applicants and advised that many letters of recommendations were received. Troutner encouraged all the applicants to stay involve with City government. Councilmember Thomas provided comments and expressed his appreciation for all those that applied and participated in this election process. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-O. Mayor Ralph administered the oath of office to Marli Larimer. Larimer took her seat on the Council. Council President Boyce advised Larimer of the process moving forward. 3. Adiournment At 8:10 p.m., Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. fr Kimberley A City Clerk June 12,2018 moto Page 3 of 3