Kalama City Council
2015 Proposed Property Tax Levy,
Water/Sewer Rate Increases,
2015 Revenue Public Hearing
November 5, 2014 @ 7:00 pm
The Kalama City Council will hold a public Hearing to review the revenue needs of the City for 2015 including the ad valorem tax levy for 2015, Increases to Water & Sewer Rates and proposed increases to business license fees, building permit fees, and other fees of the city on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers located at 320 N First Street. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and comment. Information is available at City Hall during business hours or on the City website at www.cityofkalama.com.
Council Agenda November 5, 2014 @ 7 pm
1. OPENING - Mayor Pete Poulsen
A. Flag Salute
B. Roll Call
C. Changes to the Agenda
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
3. PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 2015 Revenue and Ad Valorum Tax Public Hearing
1. Property Tax 1% Levy Increase
2. Proposed Increases to Fees & Charges
3. Proposed Increases to Building Permit Fees
4. Proposed Utility Rate Increase
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS & CONCERNS
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Authorize Mayor and/or City Administrator to Sign Agreement for Water/Sewer Rate Study with HDR Inc.
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
9. CORRESPONDENCE
10. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. Mayor Pete Poulsen – Mayor’s Report – Cow Co Tourism
B. Councilmember Mike Truesdell – Finance Committee
C. Councilmember Dominic Ciancibelli – Public Works & Planning Committee
D. Councilmember Mike Langham – Police, COG Board & 911 Board Rep
E. Councilmember Donald Purvis - Parks, KSCC Rep & Health Board Rep
F. Councilmember Mary Putka – Library Committee & Chamber Representative
City of Kalama 320 N. First St. Kalama, WA 98625 City Council Agenda November 5, 2014 @ 7 pm
11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. City Administrator Adam Smee
B. Superintendent of Public Works Kelly Rasmussen
C. Police Chief Randy Gibson
D. Clerk/Treasurer Coni McMaster
E. City Attorney Paul Brachvogel
12. CONSENT AGENDA - I move the City Council approve the consent agenda as presented.
A. Approval of Payment of Vouchers
1. Claims Vouchers Totaling $ for October, 2014
2. Payroll Vouchers Totaling $ for all of October, 2014
B. Approval of Minutes:
1. Minutes of the October 15, 2014 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the October 22, 2014 City Council Special Meeting
C. Other Consent Agenda Items
1. Civil Service Commission Appointment
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT