2015/06/03 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

June 3, 2015 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., June 3, 2015, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Bader presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. President Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the May 27, 2015, City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Member Stonecipher abstained from the vote. MAYOR The Mayor congratulated Deb Williams, Council Administrator, for her 30 year anniversary with the city of Everett today and thanked her for the great service she has provided to fellow employees and the citizens of Everett. The Mayor announced that Council Member Murphy has agreed to serve as a liaison to the Everett Streets Initiative Task Force. The Mayor reported that the City is facing the potential impacts of a Cadillac Tax on health care, which is scheduled to take effect in 2018. The Mayor requested the assignment of a council representative to work with City staff on this issue and to assist in developing future medical coverage and plans, and asked President Bader to discuss with council members. COUNCIL Council Members also congratulated Deb Williams and thanked her for 30 years of service to the citizens of Everett and for her work in supporting the members of the Council. Council Member Murphy stated he is pleased to serve as liaison for the Streets Initiative Task Force. He proposed that the Task Force, 161