Tuesday, June 2, 2009

ELEEMOSYNARY

Ruston regular town council meeting June 1, 2009 7pm page 2:

Donors to town: Bradley Huson, Bruce Hopkins and Jim Hedrick. Congratulations to all. A new spirit in the Town of Ruston.

MAYOR'S TIME Bruce Hopkins -
Tree committee
Bruce-
.No money to acquire trees.
.Need to plant 16 trees, tough situation during budget crisis.
.Need advice from council to keep moving forward.
Bradley-
.five tree types already picked not 16. Winnifred street will be first.
.problem 17 trees needed at $65 dollars each.
I will write check to pay for trees.
.This is not rocket science and has gone on way to long.
Bruce- Can we fund it?
Bradley- will knock on doors if necessary and ask for $20 dollar donations.
Bruce-
.Special, electric engineer, on street light replacement.
.Very shortly asking for bid requests, moving forward.
.We have two finance options.
.Painting curbs - clearly identified markings painted red.
.Park there you get ticket. Jeremy notified no exceptions.
.Looking for volunteers to paint next weekend.
.I provided paint brushes and buckets.
.Have need for paint sprayer to speed up work.
.Very important to make town look good.
.Steve Taylor has marked curbs to paint.
.Not close to goal getting ready by Taste of Tacoma.
.DO NOT PARK IN RED ZONE!!!!!!

COUNCIL TIME
Wayne- Nothing at this time.
Bradley-
.Plant trees between November to March.
.Cheaper and more available then.
Jim-
.Received email from citizen complaining about dogs off leash in park.
.Need signs posted leash area only.
David- Money has been budgeted for signs.
Jim-
.Have request (Isabelle Davis) for 4th of July children's parade.
.Start at Don's Market down Winnifred street to end and back ending at Don's Market.
.Need council resolution.
.We need other events (Jeremy) in lieu of fireworks.
.Will need to close Winnifred street, need sign.
.I will pay $100 dollar event permit fee if not waived.
Dan-
.LID. Cost to Ruston, bills submitted to Ruston need to be forwarded to Point Ruston.
.Clerk to bill Point Ruston (Bruce).
.All LID expenses to Point Ruston.
.Filing period for council, Wayne Stebner filed already. (Note: Not recorded on Candidate Filing Report (unofficial) as of today June 2.
.Wayne always put the interests of the Town of Ruston first. Always put policy before personality. Never proposed taking away views. Is against selling park for residential. I hope the public recognizes his service.
(Note: Whose policy?)
Jane- excused absence.

Pierce County, Washington
Primary Election: Tuesday, August 18, 2009
General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2009

as of closing June 2nd, 2009, posted daily at:
http://www.piercecountywa.org/xml/abtus/ourorg/aud/elections/candidateinfo/filing.htm
Deadline to file June 5th, 2009 Friday

Ruston Council Position 1 Short Term Four Year Term
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Lyle Hardin
5223 N Winnifred StRuston, WA 98407
Home: (253) 752-8815 mailto:lyle@pboffice.com
Ruston Council Position 4 Short Term Four Year Term

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Jane Krock Hunt
5315 N Commercial StRuston, WA 98407
Home: (253) 759-2364 mailto:councilmemberhunt@axiomre.com

ADJOURN 8:00 pm. Wow an achievement to be applauded.

Town of Ruston officials:
Mayor, Bruce Hopkins
Council, Bradley Huson, Jim Hedrick, Wayne Stebner, Dan Albertson, Jane Hunt
Attorney, David Britton
Planner, Rob White
Clerk/Treasurer, Karen Carlisle

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