AUDIO & AGENDA DOCUMENTS FOR:
Jan. 24, 2008 Sultan City Council Meeting & Hearings

(due to our recent run of computer problems, we do not yet have all of the audio of this meeting available.
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(Agenda appears below as published by the City prior to the meeting.)

  • 6:00 PM Public Hearing - Stormwater Utility (Due to the length of this hearing and the large number of people testifying, we have provided a separate webpage for comments on this subject. CLICK HERE FOR ALL AUDIO RE STORMWATER UTILITY (separate webpage)

    • [Note re Stormwater Hearing: The hearing began at 6 PM, ending at 7:20. At 7:01 PM, the hearing was briefly interrupted (in a non-procedural manner), for the Pledge of Allegiance and for a roll call of the council. At 7:19 PM, the council decided to continue the hearing to 6:00 PM, 2/28 at a different venue.]

  • 6:15 PM [Hearing began at 7:01 PM] Pubic Hearing - Caleb Court Appeal in seven audio files:
  • 6:30 PM [Hearing began at 8:25 PM] Public Hearing - Twin Rivers Closed Record Hearing:

7:00 PM [Council meeting began at 8:50 PM] COUNCIL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - Changes to Agenda (The Pledge of Allegiance and roll call occurred earlier) - Changes to Agenda: Mayor Eslick added a Discussion item re a police/county sheriff's contract. C/M Champeaux asked to move Consesnt Item #7 (Res. 08-07 Fee Schedule) to Action. Audio File E, 1:06 min. 196 kb.

 

PRESENTATIONS

1. Caldie Rogers - Military Family Initiative (Audio File F, 9:57 min.. 1.8 mb)
2. Reid Shockey - Comprehensive Plan Schedule Update [Because of the late hour, it was decided to POSTPONE this presentation, dealying it to the Council Retreat on Saturday 2/9/08, a venue which, with only one or two notable exceptions, no citizens ever attend. That presentation was given at the retreat jointly by Deborah Knight and interim Community Development Director Brad Collins.] (Audio File G, 22 seconds, D. Knight statement]

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:

  • Loretta Storm - Submitted written comments on behalf of G. Gibson, who was hospitalized (Audio File H-1, 1:33 min.)
  • Jeff Beeler (Audio File H-2, 4:12 min.)
  • David Gipson asked that G. Gibson's written statement be read. Storm reads the statement aloud. David Gipson's "rebuttal" of Gerry Gibson's statement. Audio File H-3, 4:34 min.
  • Unidentified Man - Upset that he was prevented from making comments re Caleb Court. AudioFile H-4, 32 seconds.
  • Scott Zafron - Re Caleb Court; believes development is "all about the money: and city/developers don't care about anything except putting as many houses on land as possible. There's "no justice" re planning for Sultan. Audio File H-5, 2:30 min.
  • Joshua Freed (spelling uncertain; Caleb Court developer from Bothell) - Takes offense to Zafron's comments. It's his livelihood and it's helping to create the "American dream" for people. This was not about money. He named the plat (Caleb Court) after his son. Audio File H-6, 1:16 min.
  • Vern Nelson - Re Caleb Court; asked if what was shown on the map presented at the hearing was what "it's going to look like?" Audio File H-7, 33 seconds.
  • Josie Fallgatter/Deborah Knight: Mrs. Fallgatter had to leave early, asked Mrs. Knight to read her statement into the record, specifically related to Ordinance 979-08 & Title 21. Also asked that more time be made for hearings of such impact (like the Stormwater utility issue tonight). Audio File H-08, 1:02 min.
  • Scott Zafron (Again) - Concerns re wildlife issues. Audio File H-9, 1:00 min.
  • Jean Roberts - Asked if DRB (Design Review Board) was still active. Audio File H-10, 44 seconds.
  • Loretta Storm - Clarified questions re senior/low-income discount on Sultan's utiltiies; i.e., income "trigger" level is 125% of the federal poverty guideline. Audio File H-11, 49 seconds.
  • Kristina Blair (re public comments) - Discussion between city attorney Kathy Harty, Blair, Knight and Eslick re when and who can speak. Brief statements re Caleb Court hearing from MIKE McCRORY and MARK LAMB. Audio File H-12, 8:09 min.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS - Most members said "No comment" or "thanks for coming"; Blair clarifies her stance on police. Audio File I, 1:30 min.

STAFF REPORTS - Written reports were submitted, apparently, but were not discussed; thus, no audio exists or is available for this item.

CONSENT AGENDA: The following items are incorporated into the consent agenda and approved by a single motion of the Council. Audio File J, 1:38 min.


1. Approval of the January 10, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of Vouchers
3. Release Public Works Trust Fund Loan on Sultan Basin Road
4. Dental Program Options
5. Professional Service Contract - Mark Knowles, Financial Consultant
6. Transportation Benefit Districts - Letter of Support
7. Resolution 08-07 2008 Fee Schedule - Attachment (moved to Action Agenda, at B. Champeaux's request)
8. Ordinance 979-08 Amendment to 2.26.140 (B)(2) and 21.04.030

ACTION AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Resolution 08-05 Caleb Court (Audio in two files: Audio File K-1, 8:39 min. (1.5 mb) & Audio File K-2, 8:40 min., 1.5 mb)
2. Resolution 08-03 Greens PUD [Note: This Action Item was removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant.]
3. Resolution 08-06 Twin Rivers PUD - Audio File L, 6:11 min, 1.1 mb.
4. Professional Service Contract - Land Use Attorney (Andrew Lane of Cairncross & Hempelmann) Audio File M, 4:39 min. 819 kb.
5. Resolution 08-04 Water Use Efficiency Goals - Audio File N., 1;26 min.
6. Resolution 08-08 Approval of Comprehensive Plan Workshop and Public Hearing Schedule - Audio File O, 8:46 min., 1.5 mb.
7. Resolution 08-07 2008 Fee Schedule - Attachment (moved to Action Agenda, at B. Champeaux's request) - Audio File P, 2:25 min.

DISCUSSION:

SHERIFF'S 3-month "free" Contract (Added by Mayor Eslick) - Audio File Q, 9:15 min., 1.6 mb.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - All Comments contained in Audio File R, 6:46 min., 1.1 mb.

  • Vern Nelson - Question re who will be new SPD Chief
  • Loretta Storm - Thanks to Public Works Director Connie Dunn for a good Stormwater Utility presentation
  • Garth York - Re "innovative design" definition; re hookups of all streeets to/from adjoining developments, properties (Good input!)

COUNCILMEMBER RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS - Audio File S, 9:21 min., 1.6 mb.

Executive Session: Potential Litigation and Personnel

Adjournment- 10:00 PM or at the conclusion of Council business.

   

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