CITY OF REPUBLIC SEPT. 4, 2007 REGULAR MEETING

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

Guests Present were: Chris Zafers, Jackie Bradley and Brenda Starkey.

Employees Present were: Public Works Director, Casey Giddings.

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

Council reviewed the August 20, 2007 minutes. Alex Wirt moved to approve the August 20, 2007 minutes. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Chris Zafers discussed with Council about approving a Resolution and writing a letter of endorsement regarding reimbursement from the State of officer’s wages and additional costs accrued while they attended the Police Academy. The Council will adopt the Resolution at their next regular meeting and Alex Wirt moved to approve Mayor Couse signing a letter of endorsement for this action. Linda Hall seconded; motion carried.

Ordinance #2007-11 repealing Ordinance #119 relating to a street vacation was tabled for correction to the next regular meeting.

Mayor Couse asked for a motion to approve Resolution #2007-09, adopting the updated Comprehensive Plan for the City of Republic. DiAnne Hewitt moved to adopt the updated Comprehensive Plan for the City of Republic. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Grant Administrator, Linda Hall asked Council for approval to send a letter to CTED for an additional $2,500.00 to continue the updating of the Comprehensive Plan. Alex Wirt moved to approve the letter for the additional funding. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall asked to purchase a cooling stand for the laptop that she uses, the laptop is over heating and shuts down unexpectedly. Jim Burnside moved to approve the purchase of a cooling stand up to $25.00. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Public Works Director, Casey Giddings updated Council on an approximate cost for roofing for the Gibraltar Center of $1211.85. Chris Stevens will check to see if the repairs can be made through the City Insurance Company. Discussion followed.

Clerk/Treasurer, Chris Stevens asked for approval to purchase cassette audio tapes for recording City meeting. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve the purchase of the audio tapes. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried. Chris asked for approval for herself and Margo Sattler to attend a software conference on October 15, through 17, 2007 in Leavenworth, cost of conference and room & board. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve attending the above stated conference. Alex Wirt seconded; motion carried.

Mayor Couse discussed with Council about an RCW that relates to City streets and alleys for ORV use. There is a meeting on September 29 with the County Commissioners regarding this issue. Discussion followed and will discuss further at the next regular meeting. Mayor Couse discussed property setbacks, discussion followed.

Alex Wirt updated the Council that the EMS District has completed their By-Law revisions and will give the City a copy. Alex Wirt updated Council on the historical video that was discussed at an earlier meeting. Alex Wirt will continue to research this. Discussion followed.

Dave Michel updated Council on the playground equipment for Patterson Park, the new swing set has been ordered and should arrive late September / early October. Dave Michel asked for approval to have a thank you ad placed in the newspaper. Dave also stated that the next playground committee meeting which is a public meeting will be on September 12, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Linda Hall moved to approve the ad. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Jim Burnside updated Council on the antique fire trucks, discussion followed.

Linda Hall discussed with Council the problem with weeds growing up through the sidewalks and asked that a letter be sent to the business owners reminding them that it is their responsibility to keep weeds and debris clear from the sidewalks as well as the snow and ice. Chris Stevens will send the letter to the business owners.

Council went into executive session at 8:06 p.m. for approximately 12 minutes for a personnel issue. Council came out of executive session at 8:18 p.m.

Council reviewed building permit #2007-19.

Council reviewed letters sent from and received into City Hall. DiAnne Hewitt moved to pay payroll checks #102690-102704 in the amount of $27,368.82. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall abstained.

Alex Wirt moved to pay claims checks #19080-19100 in the amount of $12,050.31. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Linda Hall moved to adjourn the meeting. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

ATTEST: _________________________

SHIRLEY A. COUSE, Mayor

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CHRISTINE J. STEVENS, Clerk Treasurer