Meeting Minutes
March 2003
March 2003
Meeting Minutes
Present: Mayor Einar Larson, Council: Mary Combs, Rick Klein, and Julie Jones.
Absent: Teri Zimmerman and Mike Holtz
Guests: Darrell Francis-Town Superintendent, Christine Dillon - Big Bend
Insurance and Patricia Rice.
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Minutes from February Council meeting were given to council prior to this
meeting. Julie made motion, second from Rick, and carried to approve the
minutes as written.
Building Permits / Utility Accounts
Two building permits have been issued: Almira Grade School & 617 W. Elm
Six pink slips were mailed on March. 1st.
Three liens were filed at the Lincoln County Courthouse.
Critical Care Ordinance Meeting - Davenport
Shirley Walker reported back to the Council the progress on the Critical Care Ordinance required be the State of Washington. Due to lack of funding, the date the Ordinance needs to be in place has been extended to 2007. The Town will be provided with a map that will outline areas to be included in the Critical Areas existing within our city limits.
Cemetery Records - Pat Rice
Pat Rice is volunteering time to update and verify our cemetery records. She is also broadening our existing database by including a visual registry that will help greatly in determining the layout of the old and new parts of our cemetery. She asked permission to make copies the old cemetery record books that will enable her to work on this project at home. They will be then be used as a back up in case the originals are ever destroyed. Pat also asked permission to prune the trees at the cemetery and if Darrell would be able to pick up the trimmings. Darrell advised her hours of volunteer work would need to be reported for L & I.
Insurance Renewal 2003-04
Christine Dillon reviewed the list of property owned by the town to determine the estimated replacement cost of the buildings, contents and equipment for the upcoming renewal. An inflation guard of 3% will be added to most of the values but some buildings were to be measured by the agent and Town's Superintendent to determine the amount of insurance needed to replace the structure in case of loss.
Pay Bills
Rick made motion to pay bills, second from Julie, motion carried.
Final February vouchers totaled $10,781.80 Warrants 6148 - 6174
Claims Clearing $ 6084.88 Payroll Clearing $ 4,696.92
Preliminary March vouchers totaled $9,845.42 Warrants 6175- 6196
Claims Clearing $ 6,193.96 Payroll Clearing $ 3,651.46
Mary made motion, second from Julie, and carried to approve to adjourn the meeting at 9:07p.m.
Einar Larson, Mayor Shirley Walker, City Clerk-Treasurer