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Governor’s Committee Honors Employers Hiring Disabled
OLYMPIA –As Washington celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month, nine public and private employers were honored today for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting individuals with disabilities.

Washington’s Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) and Business Leadership Network organize this ceremony annually to recognize state employers. It was held this year at the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond.

“Our award winners excel at tapping into the tremendous energy and talent pool in the disability community,” said Chris Carnell, Governor’s Committee chairman. “They’re role models for the entire state.”

Winners of the 2016 Governor’s Employer Awards Program are:
· Battelle Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland
· Excelsior Youth Center, Spokane
· InsideWorks, Seattle
· Little Anchor Childcare Center, Seattle
· Microsoft
· Snohomish County
· Sodexo - Walla Walla University Team
· Washington Access Fund, Seattle
· Washington State Department of Licensing

Washington businesses, agencies, organizations and individuals submitted the nominations and a panel of GCDE members, business representatives and previous award recipients selected this year’s honorees.

The committee also honored Emily Cooper for her commitment to people with disabilities. Cooper, an attorney with Disability Rights Washington, received the Governor’s Trophy in Memory of Carolyn Blair Brown — the highest honor given to someone with a disability who has significantly empowered people with disabilities in Washington.

A new award this year — the Employment Support Professional Award — went to Sue Anne Lemkin. As the Supported Employment coordinator for Snohomish County, Lemkin creates job opportunities for workers with developmental disabilities.

The Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment advises the governor, Legislature, state agencies and other policy makers on issues important to people with disabilities.

For interviews with the award winners and photos from the Oct. 7 ceremony, contact Melinda Johnson. For more information about the GCDE, contact Executive Secretary Toby Olson at 360-902-9489.
State Auditor Indicted
According to multiple reports State Auditor Troy Kelley has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of filing false tax returns, attempted obstruction of a civil lawsuit and possession of stolen property. The indictment alleges misdeeds in management of mortgage title services companies he previously ran and that Kelley kept more than $1 million that should have been refunded to customers and unlawfully avoided paying taxes. The charges could result in sentences of up to 20 years in prison.

Kelley said he would take a temporary leave of absence beginning May 1. Gov. Jay Inslee called on him to resign. The state auditor's elective office is tasked with rooting out government fraud and waste.
Early Meeting for Council
The Mill Creek City Council Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2015 will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Council is starting the meeting early for the purpose of conducting interviews with the Council candidates. This meeting is open to the public as prescribed by law.
Mayor Pro Tem Elected
At the January 6, 2015 Mill Creek City Council meeting, the City Council elected Brian Holtzclaw to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Pro Tem Holtzclaw has been on the Council since January 2014. Given Mayor Pro Tem Harmsworth’s recent resignation from the Council, the Council needed to select a new Mayor Pro Tem to fill the position through December 31, 2015.

The City of Mill Creek operates within the Council-Manager form of government which is characterized by a separation of executive and legislative powers and a system of checks and balances patterned after our traditional national and state governments. This form consists of seven councilmembers elected at large to four-year terms. Every two years, the City Council elects a Mayor from its members to serve as the chair of the Council.
Design Review Board Opportunity
The City of Mill Creek is seeking one volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Design Review Board, with a term that expires on August 31, 2017.

Design Review Board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:15 p.m.
The Design Review Board was created to review and make urban design decisions that will promote visual quality throughout the City. The Design Review Board reviews all site plans, building elevations, landscaping and monument signs for attached single-family residential, multifamily residential, industrial, and commercial developments. The Board Members shall be from the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, urban (design) planner or similar disciplines and need not be residents of the City.

If interested in volunteering, please send a letter of interest to:
Attn: Sherrie Ringstad
City of Mill Creek
15728 Main Street
Mill Creek, Washington 98012
or deliver to City Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2014.
City Council Seeks Applicants for Economic Development Committee
The Mill Creek City Council is seeking individuals interested in joining a new Mill Creek Economic Development Committee. This ad hoc committee will be responsible for developing and recommending ideas to the City Council to promote short- and long-term economic development in Mill Creek.

The Council will appoint to the Committee 10 to 15 people representing a cross-section of the community, which could include a range of business owners/operators (including professional services and retail), commercial property owners and Mill Creek residents who have expertise or interest in economic development. Anyone interested in serving on the Committee is invited to apply. Applicants must have a strong interest in Mill Creek’s long-term economic vitality and community character. Residency in Mill Creek is not a requirement.

The Committee will meet twice a month for a period of up to three months (with the option to extend if appropriate). The Committee is anticipated to begin meeting in May 2014. At the first meeting, the Committee will select a chairperson and set the day and time of subsequent meetings. City staff will be available to facilitate the meetings and provide administrative support as appropriate. Members are expected to attend the meetings and be active participants. The Economic Development Committee will be responsible for preparing a final report (and any interim reports it deems appropriate) and presenting it to the City Council.

Persons interested in applying for this volunteer opportunity on the Mill Creek Economic Development Committee should submit a Letter of Interest by April 30, 2014 to:

Sherrie Ringstad, Planning Specialist
Department of Community Development
City of Mill Creek
15728 Main Street
Mill Creek, Washington 98012

For more information go to www.cityofmillcreek.com or call Sherrie at 425-921-5717 or contact her via email at sherrie@cityofmillcreek.com.
Planning for Jackson High Athletic Fields Scheduled
The Mill Creek City Council will hold a special Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a joint working session for both the Mill Creek City Council and the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors to discuss the proposed joint Mill Creek/Everett Public Schools Jackson H.S. field upgrade project.

Part of the meeting will also be used to explore future (potential) partnering opportunities. The Council will not take final action on any items. Public is welcome to attend however there will be no opportunity for public comment at this meeting. This topic will come before the Mill Creek City Council on April 1 at which time public input will be welcome.

Location: Everett Public Schools’ Community Resource Center, 3900 Broadway Everett, in the Port Gardner Room (1st floor on the left as you enter the building).

Date/Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2014.

This meeting is open to the public as prescribed by law.
City Council Session Elects Pruitt, Harmsworth
At last night’s Council Meeting, four Councilmembers were sworn into office. Councilmembers Sean Kelly (Position #1), Donna Michelson (Position #2), Pam Pruitt (Position #3) and Brian Holtzclaw (Position #4) were sworn in for four-year terms.

In addition, the City Council elected Pam Pruitt to serve a two-year term as Mayor. The Council elected Mark Harmsworth to a two-year term as Mayor Pro Tem.

The City of Mill Creek operates within the Council-Manager form of government which is characterized by a separation of executive and legislative powers and a system of checks and balances patterned after our traditional national and state governments. This form consists of seven councilmembers elected at large to four-year terms. Every two years, the City Council elects a Mayor from its members to serve as the chair of the Council.

Congratulations to all. Any questions, please let me know. Thank you.
Planning Deferred
Sherrie Ringstad reports: The December 19 meetings of the Mill Creek Design Review Board and Planning Commission have been canceled due to a lack of business. For more information contact Sherrie Ringstad, Planning Specialist, City of Mill Creek, (425) 921-5717 (direct line), (425) 745-9650 (fax). Email.
No council meeting election night
The regular Council meeting scheduled for November 5, 2013 has been canceled due to Election Day. The next regularly-scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, November 12, 2013.
Stay Warm at Council Meeting
If you plan to attend the next two city council meetings on the regularly scheduled dates, bring your own lunch and a warm coat; they've been cancelled.

Per the city, "NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that both the December 25, 2012 regular meeting and the January 1, 2013 regular meeting of the Council have been canceled due to the Christmas and New Years holiday. The next regularly-scheduled meeting of the Council is Tuesday, January 8, 2013."
No council meeting 12/27
The regular meeting of the MC city council for 27 December has been cancelled due to holidays.
Help plan for transportation in MC
Mill Creek City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. The purpose of the hearing is to establish the Transportation Improvement Plan for the years 2011-2016.

DATE: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Mill Creek City Hall 15728 Main Street

Any person desiring to present testimony may do so at the above described meeting or may submit comments in writing to the City Clerk prior to such meeting.
Council schedules no August meetings
Mill Creek City Council will not hold any meetings (regular meetings or study sessions) in the month of August, 2010 unless further notice is given.

The next scheduled Council meeting is Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
City/MC seeks volunteer board member
The City of Mill Creek is seeking a citizen-member of its Art/Beautification advisory board.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Art/Beautification advisory board shall serve as an advisory board to the City Council on matters that may be referred to the board by the City Council or the City Manager from time to time, including but not limited to:
1. Special events and projects to enhance the aesthetics and beauty within the residential and business areas of the City;
2. Utilization of the municipal art fund;
3. Selection, acquisition and placement of artwork for the City.
To the extent feasible, the board should be consulted during preliminary design and construction phases of municipal projects receiving municipal arts funding. The board shall develop a work program and associated budget for any projects involving or expected to involve the board every two years.

Requirements

• 1 vacancy expiring October 31, 2012
• 1 Member-at-Large Positions
• Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m.
• Must be a resident of Mill Creek

If interested in volunteering for this board, applicants should send a letter of interest to: Kelly M. Chelin, City of Mill Creek, 15728 Main Street, Mill Creek, WA 98012, or email kelly@cityofmillcreek.com.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

For questions, please call Kelly M. Chelin directly at 425-921-5732.
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