Waitsburg City Council Mtg. Date Changed

Mayor Walt Gobel and council members KC Kuykendall, Marty Dunn, Kevin House, Karl Newell, Kate Hockersmith, and student representative Stuart Walsh were in attendance.

-Approved reimbursement to resident Joe Ryhmes for a $365 plumbing bill that resulted from a sewer backup that was caused from a problem with the main line, rather than the resident's line.

-Representatives from the Society for Creative Anachronism (dressed in full Renaissance garb) requested to use Preston Park, and allow camping, for a Renaissance Faire on Aug. 20-21. The family-friendly event will include classes, music, and tournaments, and the public is welcome to attend. The council approved use of the park and granted a special $25 rental fee to cover the cost of power.

-US Army Corps of Engineers Levee Project Manager Rebecca Kalamasz presented an update on the Flood Levee Feasibility Study partnership with the City.

-Marty Dunn was selected as Mayor Pro-Tem.

-Approved adoption of the updated Shoreline Master Plan draft. The plan is in draft approval state and will be submitted to the Dept. of Ecology for final review.

-Approved a pool resolution that raises the cost of hourly rental from $50/hour to $60/hour, since two guards must be present at all times. The pool is being prepped for an additional coat of paint and is set to open around June 10.

-Voted to move forward with the removal of trees on W. 6th Street. (See story on Page 1.)

-Student Representative Stuart Walsh was recognized for his participation and relieved of his duties.

-Voted to approve the establishment of the Friends of the Fairgrounds Committee with the modification of eliminating the residency requirement. The council will have the right to approve committee members.

-Tabled action on a change in ownership of a strip of former railroad property currently owned by the city and maintained by John Lindsey. The City will hear from City Attorney Jared Hawkins regarding options on moving forward.

- 2016-17 Committee assignments were approved as follows: Budget & Finance – House, Dunn; Water, Sewer & Streets – Newell, Kuykendall; Parks, Cemeteries & Pool – Dunn, Hockersmith; Nuisance, Law Enforcement & Health – House, Newell; Flood Prevention & Emergency Preparedness – Kuykendall, Hockersmith; Personnel – Dunn, House; Fairgrounds – Kuykendall, Hockersmith