Start with Bradley Huson amendment to the minutes. Cannot hear what is said at the meeting. They have been put on notice they, the Town of Ruston, is in violation of the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, but in a month and a half have done nothing except place two speakers out front out of which no sound emits. I also don't see any wheel chair/handicapped access. So one more meeting and I file a formal complaint with the Department of Justice.
STAFF REPORTS
Fire Chief Don Torbet-
. Two calls in July.
. Le Franz engine going to auction.
. Road closures, construction zone safety, information better than in past.
. Working with Tacoma Water, how and when fire hydrants to be used in training.
. List of articles to be replaced to meet standards.
Police Chief Jeremy Kunkel-
. Two block parties, thankful for turnout.
. Officers very active lately, sometimes tied up in reports, trips to jail.
. Helpful if citizens use non emergency number unless 911 emergency.
. Suspending self for one day, accident. Set example for all officers.
. Officer assaulted OK recuperating, arrests made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim- Concerned about handling of Casino harrassment. Seems to be a rush by the Town to close Point Defiance Cafe and Casino. Casino license was approved by Town Council and Casino made significant investment to open as Town's largest taxpayer.
Sherri-
. Article in TNT paper was positive for Town.
. Glad to see N 49th street extension.
. I am in difficult position. Received bill for unexpected costs $625 dollars. No mention of fees per hour. Wondering why fees not covered in connection fee?
AGENDA ITEM #1 - Community center rental rates
A lot of jibber jabber about alcohol, non profit, deposits, costs, allowed to make profit, minimum per hour, cleaning deposit. Obviously not prepared. Spent 28 minutes deciding nothing time better spent in a study session out of sight. Very hard to hear.
Note: Public is shut out of commenting and could save them from themselves and mistakes:
1. No mention of restrooms not available in Mary Joyce Community Center?
2. No mention of security or sweeps after events to prevent people taking advantage and hiding in building.
3. All of these Mayor/Council persons are relativly new to Ruston but they obstinately refuse to allow public input on agenda items. This is a continuation of the CABAL council whose interest didn't always coincide with the interests of the Town of Ruston.
4. Time to change this and listen to the citizens who take time and expense to fill their civic duty and attend meetings.
AGENDA ITEM #2 - North 49th Street Sewer Extension
Jerry Morrissette-
. Bring equipment back to site starting Wednesday extension to 3 homes.
. $93,368 changes, soil issues.
. $20,239 plus $2,000 allocated for 2 homes to west.
. Full amount $95,000 to pick up 4 homes.
. Original estimate $99,000.
. Recommendations , some not included.
. Option E is for full program.
. Option D need tonite $99,237.
. Sewer needs to go in at some time.
* Council, Jerry (now on stage), Mayor all looking at charts. Break up into three separate groups having discussions.
Note: Cannot hear a word they say.
Jerry continues at microphone:
. Three options.
1. Sign as now written.
2. Add two houses to West.
3. Do all houses within scope.
. Change order onto existing contract done by Jerry.
. Contractor indication we are going ahead with full project.
Jane- Motion to approve extension contract up to $95 thousand dollars with change order per Town Attorney approval. Second.
Passes 5-0.
Note: Seated next to Jerry at microphone so can hear him better. Speakers provided are silent. Request to have Council person speak directly into and move microphones closer is ignored.
MAYOR'S TIME
Bruce-
. Laughing at something (cannot hear).
. Reminder of CAR SHOW on 29th.
. Town Hall pressure washed for painting on 22nd.
. Thanks Hardins, Torbets and Browns for assistance.
COUNCIL TIME-
Bradley-
. Need 30 gallons of paint $150 plus 2 5-gallon buckets $300
. Need to notify residents on Winnifred street to move their cars 7:30am to 4 pm for CAR SHOW.
Jim-
. August 18th deadline to input on Resolution 477 Ordinance 1316 Ruston special election Ballot Issue Number One.
. Give to me and I will forward to David.
. I will notify Steve Fabre, owner, Point Defiance Cafe and Casino.
Lyle-
. Google Apps resolution order to website.
. Significant difference to costs, website.
8:25 EXECUTIVE SESSION reconvene 8:45.
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