HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-01 City Council Minutes Approved City Council Minutes—July 1,2019
Mayor Pro Tern Matt Miller called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of July 1,2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Eric Johnson,Anthony Young,Ryan Walters,Brad Adams, Carolyn Moulton and Matt Miller
were present. Councilmember Bruce McDougall was absent.
The assembly joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements and Committee Reports
Mr.Miller announced that Mayor Gere was in Anacortes Sister City Sidney,British Columbia celebrating
Canada Day.
Mr. Miller announced that Washington State Ferries was seeking public input regarding innovative public-
private partnerships to enhance the 35-acre ferry terminal in Anacortes. He encouraged the public to fill out the
WSDOT survey online.
Mr. Miller recapped the schedule for the Independence Day celebration events on July 4,2019 and said
donations were still being accepted by the Anacortes Parks Foundation for the fireworks display.
Finance Committee: Mr. Johnson reported from the committee meeting the prior week at which those present
discussed a refund policy for utility billing, centralized purchasing, and the mid biennial budget review schedule
and process.
Mr. Walters reported on new HB 1406, a state revenue sharing bill that could provide funding for affordable
housing if the city were to opt in to the program. Mr.Walters said Finance Director Steve Hoglund was
preparing a resolution for City Council consideration in this regard.
Ms. Moulton reported from the Anacortes History Club meeting the prior week at the Anacortes Museum. Ms.
Moulton complimented the program and encouraged the public to participate in future presentations.
Public Comment
Julia Frisbie,4001 W 4th Street, expressed concern about the use of Round Up in Anacortes parks and green
spaces. Ms. Frisbie said that the World Health Organization has categorized the active ingredient in Round Up
as a probable human carcinogen. She asked that Anacortes ban the use of glyphosate on all city owned property.
Ms. Frisbie said other cities including Miami,Florida have enacted similar bans on both public health and
environmental grounds.Ms. Frisbie offered to share a draft resolution and a packet of alternatives and case
studies. Mr.Johnson encouraged Ms. Frisbie to speak with Parks Director Jonn Lunsford and offered to meet
with her as the City Council representative for her ward.
Consent Agenda
Mr.Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Young,to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
a. Minutes of June 24,2019
b.Approval of Claims in the amount of: $439,873.91
c. Contract Award: March Point Area Roadway Repair 2019,#19-007-TRN-001
d. Contract Award: Downtown Sidewalks Phase 4,#19-009-TRN-002
e. Contract Award: Purchase of 1,024 IPv4 Addresses for Fiber Network,#19-117-FBR-001
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The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment:
EFT numbers: 93716 through 93755,total$235,606.22
Check numbers: 93756 through 93803,total $173,495.17
Wire transfer numbers: 251943 through 252234,total$22,968.76
OTHER BUSINESS
Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer provided an unscheduled status update on the 2019 Slurry Seal
project which had been delayed due to contractor equipment problems and weather but was now scheduled to
begin July 8,2019. Mr. Buckenmeyer described the extensive public notification for the project.
Councilmembers asked that the updated public notification be added to the front page of the city website.
Mr. Buckenmeyer provided additional information about the March Point Area Roadway Repair contract just
approved on the Consent Agenda. He explained the cape seal process that would be used and responded to
councilmember questions about the process and about the variation in the bid prices received.
Contract Award: 2019 Asphalt Overlay,#19-004-TRN-003
Mr. Buckenmeyer requested City Council consent to award a contract in the amount of$796,858.00 to Lakeside
Industries,Inc. to perform the 2019 Asphalt Overlay Project. He recommended awarding the contract. Mr.
Adams asked the amount of the preparatory contract for the project.Mr. Buckenmeyer said he would email that
information.
Mr.Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Young,to City Council authorize the Mayor to sign contract
19-004-TRN-003 with Lakeside Industries, Inc. in the amount of$796,858.00 to perform the 2019 Asphalt
Overlay Project. Vote: Ayes—Young,Walters,Miller,Adams,Moulton and Johnson. Motion carried.
Contract Award: Fiber Optic Telemetry HPDE Fittings and Micro Duct Purchase#14-056-IDS-011
Mr. Buckenmeyer requested City Council consent to award a contract in the amount of 156,540.00 Euros to
Craley Group to purchase Hydrotec PFM units and stainless steel micro duct for the water and sewer utility
telemetry project in order to extend the project south of Sharpes Corner. Mr. Buckenmeyer reminded that
Council had first considered this contract at its June 10, 2019 regular meeting and had deferred action pending
staffs estimate of the shipping costs that would be included in the contract. Mr. Buckenmeyer reported that
those costs were expected to be between$15K-$20K US. He recommended awarding the contract as presented.
Mr. Buckenmeyer responded to councilmember questions about the geographic bounds and function of the fiber
that would be installed with the purchased materials.
Mr. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Adams,to authorize the Mayor to sign contract 14-056-IDS-011 with
Craley Group in the amount of 156,540.00 Euros to purchase one Fiber Optic Telemetry HPDE Fittings and
Micro Duct.Vote: Ayes—Walters,Miller,Adams,Moulton,Johnson and Young. Motion carried.
There being no further business,at approximately 6:37 p.m. the Anacortes City Council meeting of July 1, 2019
was adjourned.
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