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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinal Agenda Packet Nw rr CITY OF RENTON FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD Regular Meeting 7th Floor-Mayor's Conference Room Thursday, May 18, 2006 1:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 2006 3. CORRESPONDENCE Fire Insurance Premium Distribution 4. MONTHLY STATEMENT TO APRIL 30, 2006 5. MONTHLY BILLS AND PENSION PAYMENTS 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT %Ise MINUTES FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD CITY OF RENTON April 20, 2006 Kathy Keolker, Mayor Don Persson, Council Finance Committee Chair Bonnie Walton, City Clerk Ray Barilleaux, Fire Department Representative Bruce Phillips, Fire Department Representative William Larson, Fire Department Alternate The regular meeting of the Firemen's Pension Board was called to order by Acting Chairman Don Persson at 1:32 p.m. in the Mayor's conference room, 7th floor of Renton City Hall. In attendance were Board members Don Persson, Ray Barilleaux, Bruce Phillips, and Bonnie Walton. Also in attendance was Jill Masunaga, Finance Department representative. MINUTES APPROVAL MOVED BY PHILLIPS, SECONDED BY BARILLEAUX, THE PENSION BOARD APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 16, 2006, MEETING. CARRIED. MONTHLY STATEMENT The financial report as of March 31, 2006, was reviewed. Total cash/investment balance was $4,697,213.23. Mr. Persson reported that the City Council will soon be reviewing the citywide investment policy, and will analyze whether returns in the various City funds could be better. He agreed with Ray Barilleaux that no changes to the Firemen's Pension Fund could be made without the prior approval of the Firemen's Pension Board. Mr. Barilleaux stated that since the Firemen's Pension Fund is now fully funded, it would merit careful consideration by the Board whether to enter the investment game again. MONTHLY BILLS AND PENSION PAYMENTS Jill Masunago, Finance Department representative, reported that the proposed pension payments reflect a 3.02% LEOFF cost of living increase effective April 1, 2006. MOVED BY PHILLIPS, SECONDED BY BARILLEAUX, THE BOARD APPROVE THE PENSION/MEDICAL PAYMENTS FOR APRIL 2006, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $34,091.52 TO BE PAID FROM THE FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Board reviewed the draft membership survey form presented, and agreed to its use with minor modifications. The Board also agreed to have a plaque presented to recently retired Board member Bill Henry at the City Council meeting of May 8, 2006, in recognition of his 25 years of service. vire Ns" NEW BUSINESS The position of Alternate Board Member was discussed. Ray Barilleaux indicated he will check on whether Bill Larson will continue serving in this position in light of his current service as a member of the Civil Service Commission and the City regulation prohibiting membership on more than one Board or Commission(RMC 2-18-3.A). ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BARILLEAUX, SECONDED BY PHILLIPS, THE MEETING OF THE FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD BE ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 1:58 p.m. 69--it44-c 4. Ida fie-,.. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk Member and Secretary, Firemen's Pension Board 2 gEF?...DF'=. w ten' sa'' MICHAEL J. MURPHY iXF State Treasurer 9SttINGt�?;''' --...._• ,,,,,,.• State of Washington Office of the Treasurer May 8, 2006 CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM MAY 1 1 2006 CITY CLERKS OFFICE TO: Cities, Towns and Fire Districts Receiving Fire Insurance Premium Distribution FROM: Linda Lund, Distribution Assistant Office of the State Treasurer SUBJECT: May 2006 Distribution RCW 41.16.050 provides that twenty-five percent of moneys received from the tax on fire insurance premiums be distributed to cities, towns and fire districts for the credit of local pension funds. The statute also provides that the secretary of the firemen's pension board for each city, town or district shall certify to the state treasurer's office the number of paid firemen in their departments on or before the fifteenth day of January. The certification should show the number of paid firemen employed by your department as of December 31,2005. As of this date, we have not received your certification. In order for your city to participate in the May 2006 fire insurance premium distribution, we must have your certification by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23rd. If you have any questions, please call me at (360) 902-8960. My fax number is (360) 704-5160. My mailing address is: Office of the State Treasurer Attn: Linda Lund P. O. Box 40209 Olympia, WA 98504-0209 Legislative Building,P.O.Box 40200 • Olympia,Washington 98504-0200 • (360)902-9000 • TDD(360)902-8963 FAX(360)902-9044 • Home Page http://tre.wa.gov +rr' From: Margaret Schwarz To: Walton, Bonnie Date: 4/12/2006 8:48:28 AM Subject: Re: Fwd:Annual Inquiry-Firemen Employed Bonnie the number of paid firemen employed by the city for 2005 wa- 105. thanks margie Margie Schwarz Finance/Payroll City of Renton 425-430-6925(phone) 425-430-6855(fax) mschwarz@ci.renton.wa.us >>> Bonnie Walton 4/12/2006 8:37 AM >>> I believe I have not received a reply to the following yet. I have to submit a certification to the State, and in order to do that, I need this confirmation from you. Thank you. Bonnie, x6502 >>> Bonnie Walton 03/10/06 11:20 AM >>> As required every year around this time, I need to verify the number of paid firemen employed in the City of Renton Fire Department as of the end of December 2005. (The number I was given by Cindy last year for 12/31/2004 was 106, to include firefighters and commissioned officers.) Please provide the number as of December 31, 2005. Thank you. Bonnie Walton City Clerk and Firemen's Pension Board Member/Secretary U��Y o'e CITY OF RENTON as • „u • City Clerk s`PKathy Keolker,Mayor Bonnie I.Walton N�O May 12, 2006 Office of the State Treasurer Attn: Linda Lund P.O. Box 40209 Olympia, WA 98504-0209 Re: May 2006 Fire Insurance Premium Distribution Dear Ms. Lund: The following information is provided in compliance with RCW 41.16.050 in order for the City of Renton to receive the annual fire insurance premium tax: There were 105 paid firemen employed in the City of Renton Fire Department as of December 31, 2005. Sincerely, y CJ0it Bonnie I. Walton City Clerk/Cable Manager CERTIFICATION I, Bonnie I. Walton, duly appointed and qualified City Clerk/Cable Manager of and for the City of Renton, Washington, do hereby certify that the above-cited information is true and correct as appearing on file in the records of the Finance Department. Signed and sealed this 12th day of May 2006. Eii Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk/Cable Manager 1* SEAL �k 1055 South Grady Way-Renton,Washington 98055-(425)430-6510/FAX(425)430-6516 RENTON AHEAD OF THE CURVE ,, This paper contains 50%recycled material,30%post consumer *************** —COMM. 'NAL— ******************* DATE MAY-12-200' V*** TIME 11:38 *** P.01 `/I 'fir MODE = MEMORY TRANSMISSION START=MAY-12 11:37 END=MAY-12 11:38 FILE NO.= 184 STN N0. COM PSBR NO. STATION NAME/TEL.NO. PAGES DURATION 001 OK a 913607045160 001/001 00:00'30" —RENTON CITY CLERK OFC — ************************************ —425 430 6516 — ***** — — ********* . o� CITY OF RENTON AR City Clerk ..0 Bonnie L Walton Kathy Keolker,Mayor rro May 12,2006 Office of the State Treasurer Attn: Linda Lund P.O.Box 40209 Olympia,WA 98504-0209 Re: May 2006 Fire Insurance Premium Distribution Dear Ms. Lund: The following information is provided in compliance with RCW 41.16.050 in order for the City of Renton to receive the annual fire insurance premium tax: There were 105 paid firemen employed in the City of Renton Fire Department as of December 31,2005. Sincerely, Cdaitori- Bonnie 1. Walton City Clerk/Cable Manager CERTIFICATION I, Bonnie I.Walton,duly appointed and qualified City Clerk/Cable Manager of and for the City of Renton,Washington,do hereby certify that the above-cited information is true and correct as appearing on file in the records of the Finance Department. Signed and sealed this 12th day of May 2006. NT Bonnie I.Walton, City Clerk/Cable Manager * k7EAl+ 1FI60 1055 South Grady Way-Renton,Washington 98055-(425)430-6510/FAX(425)430-6516 RENTON AHEAD OF THE CURVE Thle paper eontalna 50%rec cled rnelerJt 30%peel(wnwrner w Ir' • sa` MICHAEL J. MURPHY W° c.l; :--, State Treasurer Fo 7-304- le— \ State of Washington Office of the Treasurer May 8, 2006 CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM MAY 1 1 2006 CITY RECEIVE TO: Cities, Towns and Fire Districts Receiving Fire Insurance Premium Distribution FROM: Linda Lund, Distribution Assistant Office of the State Treasurer SUBJECT: May 2006 Distribution RCW 41.16.050 provides that twenty-five percent of moneys received from the tax on fire insurance premiums be distributed to cities, towns and fire districts for the credit of local pension funds. The statute also provides that the secretary of the firemen's pension board for each city, town or district shall certify to the state treasurer's office the number of paid firemen in their departments on or before the fifteenth day of January. The certification should show the number of paid firemen employed by your department as of December 31, 2005. As of this date, we have not received your certification. In order for your city to participate in the May 2006 fire insurance premium distribution, we must have your certification by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday,May 23rd. If you have any questions, please call me at (360) 902-8960. My fax number is (360) 704-5160. My mailing address is: Office of the State Treasurer Attn: Linda Lund P. O. Box 40209 Olympia, WA 98504-0209 Legislative Building,P.O. Box 40200 • Olympia,Washington 98504-020(1 • (360)902-9000 • TDD(360)902-8963 FAX(360)902-9044 • Home Page http://tre.wa.gov 0 CITY OF RENTON - FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND CASH & INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2006 Fireman's Pension Fund Comparison of Cash and Investment Activity 6 ■2006 ©2005 5 _ _ ` - co IP 0 4 o z w c co o0 3 - FilIllillI Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec CURRENT 2006 2006 LAST YEAR 2005 2005 ACTIVITY: MONTH YTD BUDGET CURR MO YTD ADJ BUDGET BEGINNING CASH/INV BALANCE $4,699,542.05 $4,811,901.62 $4,713,823 $4,872,411.96 $4,976,122.73 $4,976,123 RECEIPTS: Property Taxes 0.00 0.00 $0 0.00 0.00 $0 Fire Insurance Premium Tax 0.00 0.00 $73,000 0.00 0.00 $60,000 Investment Interest 2,133.20 6,619.01 $150,000 904.62 2,629.51 $100,000 DISBURSEMENTS: Fire Pension 33,774.92 144,099.08 $450,000 33,326.40 137,037.06 $410,000 Fire Pension Medical 257.62 5,053.84 $0 0.00 0.00 $0 Office/Operating Supplies 0.00 0.00 $400 0.00 0.00 $400 Actuarial/Firemen's Pens 0.00 0.00 $0 0.00 0.00 $5,000 Reimb General/Clerical&Acct 575.00 2,300.00 $6,900 575.00 2,300.00 $6,900 ENDING CASH/INV BALANCE $4,667,067.71 $4,667,067.71 $4,479,523 $4,839,415.18 $4,839,415.18 $4,713,823 CURRENT PREVIOUS LAST YEAR LAST YEAR ACTIVITY: MONTH MONTH CURR MO PREV MO CASH $242,266.88 $274,741.22 $188,041.09 $21,037.87 INVESTMENTS CD's&State Investment Pool 454,767.46 454,767.46 545,767.46 654,767.46 Snohomish County Housing Authority 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Federal National Mortgage Assn 99,555.84 99,555.84 99,555.84 99,555.84 Treasury Strips&Zero Coupon Bonds 3,870,477.53 3,870,477.53 4,006,050.79 4,097,050.79 Corporate Bonds 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Convertable Bonds 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mutual Funds 0.00 0.00 0 00 0.00 TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS $4.667,067.71 $4.699,542.05 $4,839,415 18 $4,872,411.96 The State Investment Pool interest 4.6566% 4.5045% 2.7703% 2.5502% H:\FINANCE\FINPLAN\FIREPEN\1_Fire_Pension_2006.xls\AprO6 Page 1 5/11/2006 'w *ase FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD PENSION/MEDICAL PAYMENTS FOR MAY, 2006 i ,� < -a', , ., rte. a•• Rerii. i ;, 'PettSfo Wit• M+e li Isi`;"; '' tali . , ANKENY, Charlie (Captain) $139.24 139.24 ASHURST, James (Assistant Chief) $4,166.00 - 4,166.00 BANASKY, George (Captain) $1,097.46 1,097.46 BARILLEAUX, Ray(Battalion Chief) - - BEATTEAY, Karlen (Widow) $220.15 220.15 BERGMAN, Claudette (Widow) $150.99 150.99 CHRISTENSON, Chuck (Firefighter) $309.99 309.99 CONNELL, Robert (Captain) $685.35 685.35 GEISSLER, Dick (Fire Chief) - - GOODWIN, Charles (Captain) $3,780.00 548.66 4,328.66 GOODWIN, Donald (Firefighter) $923.38 923.38 HAWORTH, Constance(Widow) $2,521.49 2,521.49 HAWORTH, Jack (Firefighter) $2,851.50 - 2,851.50 HENRY, Teresa A. (Widow) $296.07 296.07 HENRY, William, Jr. (Captain) $1,213.48 1,213.48 HURST, Gerald (Firefighter) $589.23 589.23 JONES, Gerald D. (Firefighter) $237.45 237.45 LARSON, William (Firefighter) - - LAVALLEY, Theodele (Captain) $339.47 339.47 MATTHEW, James (Deputy Chief) - - MC LAUGHLIN, JACK(Battalion Chief) $753.28 753.28 NEWTON, Gary(Lieutenant) $259.52 259.52 NEWTON, Roger(Firefighter) - - NICHOLS, Gerald (Battalion Chief) $357.33 357.33 PARKS-ANDREASON, Arlene(Widow) $315.41 315.41 PARKS, John (Firefighter) $2,959.50 232.25 3,191.75 PHILLIPS, Bruce H. (Deputy Chief) $85.47 85.47 PRINGLE,Arthur(Captain) $446.68 446.68 PRINGLE, S. Joan (Widow) $2,166.25 2,166.25 RIGGLE, David E. (Firefighter D Step) $87.82 87.82 RUPPRECHT, Jim (Firefighter D Step) $118.88 118.88 SMITH, Leroy (Firefighter) $378.37 378.37 STROM, Karl (Firefighter) $2,851.50 - 2,851.50 TODD, Franklin (Firefighter) $431.58 431.58 TONDA, Lila Jean (Widow) $30.07 30.07 VACCA, Nick (Lieutenant) $292.90 292.90 WALLS, Kenneth (Firefighter D Step) $144.12 144.12 WALLS, Mercedes (Widow) - - WALSH, David (Firefighter) $964.81 964.81 WALSH, Patrick (Captain) $893.60 893.60 WEISS, Larry (Battalion Chief) $549.39 549.39 WILLIAMS,Alta (Widow) - - WOOTEN, Marilyn E. (Widow) $226.17 226.17 ,= ',: i, ,,. :,'Totafi Expenses:.:Pensian1Medical ,,r J33;833.90 ,,: N 78O:9'# , a ,.mb34,;6'I4,151' Prior Year Pension/Medical Payments: Total Pension Payments for May, 2005 32,920.52 Total Medical Bills Reimbursed in May, 2005 764.26 Total Expenses: Medical/Pension 33,684.78 4 SUMMARY 2006.XLS 5/12/2006 ' ~ *141W NNW FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD MEDICAL BILLS TO BE REIMBURSED IN MAY, 2006 PAYMENT —__^ James Ashurst 8.00 2 Charles Goodwin Bartell Drugs 131.95 2 Charles Goodwin Bartell Drugs 6.35 2 Charles Goodwin Bartell Drugs 278.41 2 Charles Goodwin Bartell Drugs 131.95 548.66 Jack Haworth 0.00 4 John Parks Olympic Drug 94.01 4 John Parks Olympic Drug 23.22 4 John Parks Olympic Drug 115.02 232.25 Karl Strom 0.00 3_2006ppMou/m/xLs e12/2006 Now SEND CLAIM TO: City of Renton Finance Dept.-Fire Pension 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 -(cY 0 G A IritM CITY OF RENTON FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD Pharmacy/Medical Claim Reimbursement Request 1) DATE ilA 1/40 Gc 6oev4o, 2) DISABILITY RETIREE'S NAME preprint) 0/(1 MdAv2oc 1}a,/f/� #.3a4, -,v7v v � 9vs� 3) ADDRESS (preprint) 4) DISABILITY AT TIME OF RETIREMENT (preprint) 5) DESCRIPTION OF CLAIM: (Supporting documentation must be attached.) (Note: Medical coverage is limited to current treatment of the retiree's disability as determined at the time of retirement. (RCW 41.18) Submit only claims that relate to item#4.) Q, 6) TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIM S�0 7) I certify that I have not been and will not be compensated by any other organization, insurance carrier or Medicare for the above-mentioned claim for reimbursement other than the City of Renton. I further certify that the above statements are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that all claims submitted are related to my disability as determined at the time of my retirement from the Renton Fire Department. r � Signature:\ a- (preprint name) Note: Supporting documentation must be attached. A 1 /d f..f 2 i A-a x;Y\ eca-'s --z=6-'_. , #„2//e‘ . , 1,.-rte b72 7 ) / ci,,,61,2 a hareet,h4- ii.,--em I BARTELL DRUGS B ELL DRUGS RX# 45-2 w0n iEmD5km -r RX# DRugarrnr DATE: 02/19/06 R (425) 899-3123 DATE: 04/04/06 R (425)899-3123 NAME: CHARLES GOODWIN NAME: CHARLES GOODWIN 1414 MONROE AVE NE#306 1414 MONROE AVE NE#306 AGGROX CAP 200/25 CARBIDOPA/LEVODOPA 25MG/100M 00597-0 1-60 96790085 00093-0293-01 02773750 REFILL NO QUANTITY 60.00 REFILL 4 QUANTITY 540.00 BARTELL DRUGS PRICE= $172.99 BARTELL DRUGS PRICE= $388.99 WITH XPS THE AMOUNT DUE 4131.95 WITH XPS THE AMOUNT DUE 4278.41 BARTELL DRUGS#45 BARTELL DRUGS#45 (425)793-1015 (425)793-1015 4700 NE 4TH STREET 4700 NE 4TH STREET RENTON,WA 98059 RENTON,WA 98059 THANK YOU THANK YOU WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS. TO PROVIDE YOU WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS. TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST SERVICE POSSIBLE PLEASE ORDER YOUR WITH THE BEST SERVICE plOIBLE PLEASE ORDER YOUR L REFILLS 24-48 HOURS IN ADVANCE 1.. REFILLS 24-48 IN ADVANCE t B 1 BART DRUGS mut 45- 2544'2 E DR. LORCH,GERALD RX# U . I DR. � i DATE: 04/01/06 R (425)251-5110 DATE: 04/04/06 N (425)899-3123 NAME: CHARLES GOODWIN NAME: CHARLES GOODWIN 1414 MONROE AVE NE#306 1414 MONROE AVE NE#306 ALLOINOL 100MG TABLET(MYL + ;•X CAP 200/25 00378-001 02938737 02930843 REFILL YES QUANTITY 30.00 REFIL 4 QUANTITY 60.00 BARTELL DRUGS PRICE= $10.99 BARTELL DRUGS PRICE= $172.99 WITH XPS THE AMOUNT DUE:111.4 WITH XPS THE AMOUNT DUE=$131.95 BARTELL DRUGS#45 BARTELL DRUGS#45 (425)793-1015 (425)793-1015 4700 NE 4TH STREET 4700 NE 4TH STREET RENTON,WA 98059 RENTON,WA 98059 THANK YOU THANK YOU 17A�. 2" WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS. TO PROVIDE YOU WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS. TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST SERVICE POSSIBLE PLEASE ORDER YOUR REFILLS 24-48 HOURS IN ADVANCE WITH THE BEST SERVICE POSSIBLE PLEASE ORDER YOUR REFILLS 24-48 HOURS IN ADVANCE 5-4. 66 SENDCLAIMTO: City of Renton Noe '400* Finance Dept.-Fire Pension 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 4 + CITY OF RENTON FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD Pharmacy/Medical Claim Reimbursement Request 1) DATE 17774 Y I ) d 0 6 2) DISABILITY RETIREE'S NAME(print) V 4 1/ yl I-. . Pdik S 3) ADDRESS / 3 35 3 744 ye /O / i-.0 77 View fd, (7 4) DISABILITY AT TIME OF RETIREMENT .Sf rn�g h rePJ it t ,1 t 5,' 5-e, ULLf.rs 1 iti 41IraL. i-jf rr1 and aAkferyrie7nS. 5) DESCRIPTION OF CLAIM: (Supporting documentation must be attached.) (Note: Medical coverage is limited to current treatment of the retiree's disability as determined at the time of retirement. (RCW 41.18) Submit only claims that relate to item #4.) 7 1 8 ‹It. ,1.71 .e ®r , qxa! h -d 4 -Xl`P 7 problem$ 6) TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIM-Cr-2 3 7) I certify that I have not been and will not be compensated by any other organization, insurance carrier or Medicare for the above-mentioned claim for reimbursement other than the City of Renton. I further certify that the above statements are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that all claims submitted are related to my disability as determined at the time of my re ' ment from the Renton Fire Department. Signature: ,(l- - , ,.[A,If1.4/ Note: Supporting documentation must be attached. NOV NW" Value at the smiling'0' YMPIC DRUG 1244NG15thaAFtiveerd.,boRtriew,m982,2 asanobaPh.(360)423-336ma0 ,RX# 571973 DR.RICHARDS ACCEPTED 4/6/06 CW PARKS,JOHN 1111111MINNINEININI MIRTAZAPINE SOLTAB 45MG QTY#30 NDC#66993-0712-30 PRASCO Generic For:REMERON SOLTAB 45MG NO REFILLS CALL PHARMACY PRICE: $94.01 11111111111111111111101111111101110 RECEIPT Value at tiro smiting'O' ,�'�YMPIC DRUG 124415th Ave.,Lonaview,WA 98632 Ph.(360)423-3360 YJAfdJNf'SaloaFaAsalaewm�ehu QrdUisM9baryVmmaTxOaitlrOmmtr hasPatabeM1 RX#C 571872 DR.RICHARDS ACCEPTED 4/6/06 CW PARKS,JOHN 11111fililhilliniiinf11NIIN IIIINI ALPRAZOLAM 0.5MG TAB QTY#120 NDC#00781-1077-05 SANDOZ NO REFILLS CALL PHARMACY PRICE: $23.22 1110110011111111101111111011111111111110111 RECEIPT Valatthesmtttng'0' le),' wYMPIC DRUG I 124415th Ave.,Longview,WA 98632 Ph.(360)423-3360 WMV�I(i:SaleaFadenitraraa�mdY6�atr&efadHt6u8bmNGasa�aYertlnnEepa9nlaf iwaVmaCd RX#C 571862 DR.RICHARDS ACCEPTED 4/6/06 CW PARKS, JOHN 11110111 AMBIEN 10MG TABS#### QTY#30 NDC#00024-5421-50 SANOFI NO REFILLS CALL PHARMACY PRICE: $115.02 I MMO IIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIII IIIlIHII IIO1f1 RECEIPT Noe 'rre RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 8, 2006 Council Chambers Monday, 7:00 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; TONI NELSON; DAN CLAWSON; COUNCILMEMBERS DENIS LAW; TERRI BRIERE; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON. CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative ATTENDANCE Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; BEN WOLTERS, Economic Development Director; REBECCA LIND,Planning Manager; KAREN MCFARLAND,Engineering Specialist; INTERIM CHIEF LARRY RUDE, Fire Department; INTERIM CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, COMMANDER TIM TROXEL, COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY,and COMMANDER KENT CURRY,Police Department. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the week of May 7 to 13, Teacher Appreciation Week- 2006, to be "Teacher Appreciation Week" in the City of Renton and May 7 to 13, 2006 encouraging all citizens to honor teachers and recognize their invaluable contributions to Renton's youth. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Marcie Maxwell accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Renton School Board and Renton Chamber of Commerce, noting that the Chamber will honor teachers during the Ahead of the Class Awards Program on May 9th. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Keolker presented William Henry with a plaque and a certificate of Board/Commission: Firemen's appreciation in recognition of his 25 years of service on the Firemen's Pension Pension Board, William Henry Board. Ray Barilleaux,Firemen's Pension Board Member, expressed his Service Recognition appreciation for Mr. Henry's service, saying that he was instrumental in making decisions that benefited both the City and the pension recipients. PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in Planning: Highlands Area accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public Redevelopment meeting to consider redevelopment of the Highlands area, which is generally located between NE 6th St. and NE 21st St., and between Edmonds Ave.NE and Monroe Ave. NE. Public comment was invited. Howard McOmber,475 Olympia Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, voiced concern regarding the City's potential use of eminent domain to acquire private property for another private party rather than for a public use. He suggested using a portion of the redevelopment effort's budget on a low interest loan program to improve the dilapidated structures, and giving property owners a chance to make the needed improvements. Mr. McOmber urged Council to end the moratorium, and to improve the zoning proposal by making the regulations simpler, clearer, and friendlier. Bob Gevers, 900 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, stated that a majority of the residents seem to agree that something needs to be done,but disagree with the proposed methods and priorities. He voiced dismay at the use of the terms