November 22, 2016 Minutes
GRANGER CITY COUNCIL
7:00 pm City Hall
November 22, 2016 102 Main Street
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Trevino
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Trevino led the flag salute
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT
| Mayor Trevino | Alice Koerner, City Clerk Treasurer |
| Maria Gonzalez | Virgil Newman, Fire Chief |
| Lilia Villareal | David Leary, Interim Police Chief |
| Julie Sharp | Jodie Luke, Public Works Director |
PUBLIC HEARING – PRELIMINARY 2017 BUDGET
Mayor Trevino called the public hearing to order at 7:01 p.m. Mayor stated that Council and staff were still working on the budget. The 2017 budget only had essential expenditure allocated. Council will still need to review and address the budget one more time prior to adoption. He asked if anyone in the audience had any questions. He asked Council if they had any comments. Hearing none, he continued the meeting to December, 13, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED IRRIGATION RATE INCREASE
Mayor Trevino opened the meeting at 7:03 and stated the increase was to cover the increase SVID had imposed on the City and to also help with the repair of old irrigation lines. Councilwoman Villarreal asked what the amount of the increase would be per month. She was informed that the increase was 1.63 per months for the six months the irrigation assessment was included with the utility bill. Mayor Trevino asked if anyone else had any questions, hearing none, he closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
MINUTES
It was moved by Councilwoman to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sharp.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 1262
It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to approve Ordinance 1262, amending the rate for the irrigation distribution. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gonzalez.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0
Grant-Office of Public Defense
It was moved by Councilwoman Villarreal to accept the grant in the amount of 19,500 from the Washington State Office of Public Defense and authorize the Mayor to sign said grant agreement. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gonzalez
MOTION CARRIED 3-0
Ordinance 1263
It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to adopt Ordinance 1263, amending the 2016 Budget in the Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of 10, 0000. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Villarreal.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0
Ordinance 1264
It was moved by Councilwoman Gonzalez to adopt Ordinance 1264, amending the 2016 budget in the General Reserve Fund in the amount of $20,000. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Villarreal.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0
Expenditure Request – Garbage Truck Tires
It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to allow the expenditure of $1,453.08 for the purchase of tires for the garbage truck. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gonzalez.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0
2017 Law Enforcement Assistance Agreement-YSO
It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to enter into the 2017 Law Enforcement Assistance Agreement communications contract with Yakima County Sheriff’s Office. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Villarreal.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0
2017 Interlocal Correction/Detention Agreement with Yakima County DOC
It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to enter into the 2017 Interlocal Correction/Detention Agreement with Yakima County Department of Corrections. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gonzalez
MOTION CARRIED 3-0
BILLS
It was moved by Councilwoman Gonzalez to pay the bills of November 22, 2016 in the amount of $35,724.79. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sharp.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0
Fund Totals 11/22/2016
C/E $ 20,885.16
ST $ 9,873.82
EMS FIRE DEPT. $ 171.49
CRIMINAL JUSTICE $ 3,240.00
WATER/SEWER $ 1,370.98
GARBAGE $ 149.59
IRRGATION $ 33.75
A/P Warrants 62046 to 62076 in the amount of $35,724.79
P/R Checks 30993 to 31005 plus direct deposit in the amount of $75,136.48
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to adjourn the meeting of November 22, 2016. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Gonzalez. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0
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