CITY OF REPUBLIC June 15, 2009 REGULAR MEETING

Those present: Mayor Shirley A. Couse. Council Members: DiAnne Hewitt, Alex Wirt, Jim Burnside, Dave Michel and Linda Hall.

Guests Present were: Eileen Sande, Sheila Welvaert, Fred Bremner, Bob Heath, Linette Richie, Arleen Tolliver, Dave Blanck, Daria Gerig, Ric Gerig and Brenda Starkey.

Employees Present were: Casey Giddings and Bret Roberts.

Mayor Couse called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council reviewed the June 1, 2009 minutes and June 9, 2009 special meeting minutes. Dave Michel moved to approve the June 1, 2009 minutes. Linda Hall seconded, motion carried. Linda Hall moved to approve the June 9, 2009 special meeting minutes. Jim Burnside seconded, motion carried.

Arleen Tolliver from the Republic Chamber of Commerce stated that some of the vendors for Prospector Days were concerned that the Patterson Park bathrooms were not available and had to use porta-pottys. Council explained that there were no arrangements made for the use of the bathrooms and due to vandalism in the past years, the public bathrooms were closed and it was the Chambers responsibility to provide porta-pottys. Vandalism has been an on going problem in the public bathrooms; with people smearing feces on the walls and in the urinals. Daria Gerig and Dave Blanck also had some ideas. Discussion followed. The conclusion was reached that there would be an effort made on everyone’s part to have more communication prior to the events as well as an effort to seek out the experience of those who have worked on the events in prior years.

Council reviewed a purchase order for the City Hall for toner for one of the printers. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve the purchase above mentioned. Dave Michel seconded, discussion followed; motion carried.

Public Works Director Casey Giddings discussed with Council about have the Chamber of Commerce doing a Park User Agreement with a deposit, in doing so it might elevate some of the problems with the park bathrooms. Discussion followed.

Council reviewed the City Hall janitorial service agreement through Career Path Services. Dave Michel moved to approve the agreement with corrections. Linda Hall seconded, discussion followed; motion carried.

Linda Hall discussed with Council about some confusion in regards to how much financial support the RRVCB would be receiving. Clerk Treasurer Margo Sattler stated that she listened to the tape and DiAnne Hewitt made the motion for an additional $220.00 added to the initial $100.00 up to a total of $320.00.

Council reviewed letters received into and sent from City Hall.

Council reviewed Building Permit: 2009-11.

Mayor Couse turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tempore Alex Wirt while a garbage issue was being discussed. Mayor Couse and Linda Hall left the meeting at 7:55 pm.

Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt stated that there will be a conference on June 25, 2009 at Big Bend College, on recycling, put on by the Department of Ecology, which he will be attending. There will be no cost to the City. Alex discussed with Council, the negotiations with the County for a solid waste Interlocal agreement are continuing. The County’s plan consultants and the Department of Ecology have suggested that the City have two separate agreements: one for the planning process and another for the operation or implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Alex asked for permission to move forward and enter into the agreement. Jim Burnside moved for Alex to enter into the agreement. DiAnne Hewitt seconded, discussion followed; motion carried.

Interim Chief of Police Bret Roberts updated Council on the Stonegarden grant. It has been approved and we will receive approximately $130,000.00 to $150,000.00. Bret updated the Council on Prospector Days.

DiAnne Hewitt motioned to approve payroll checks #20400 -20406 in the amount of $3,460.00. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Alex Wirt motioned to approve claims checks #20416 – 20451 in the amount of $30,276.64, with checks #20407 through 20414 voided due to printing error. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

DiAnne Hewitt moved to adjourn the meeting. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

ATTEST: _________________________

Shirley A. Couse, Mayor

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Margo Sattler, Clerk-Treasurer