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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