Soap Lake Council Approves Consultant Contract Despite Mayor's Objections

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  Soap Lake City Council voted 4-0 on Sept. 17 to approve a contract with TDC Consulting LLC“The council approved the agreement with TDC Consulting LLC on a 4-0 vote during its Sept. 17 meeting. Council member Andrew Arnold was absent.”
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  The contract fills a vacant city administrator position“The contract would place consultant Trina Cole in an advisory role performing many of the duties typically assigned to a city administrator and treasurer.”
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  The contract places consultant Trina Cole in an advisory role“The contract would place consultant Trina Cole in an advisory role performing many of the duties typically assigned to a city administrator and treasurer.”
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  Trina Cole performs duties typically handled by a city administrator and treasurer“The contract would place consultant Trina Cole in an advisory role performing many of the duties typically assigned to a city administrator and treasurer.”
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  Mayor Peter Sharp objected to the contract“Sharp repeatedly questioned whether the arrangement infringed on powers granted to the mayor under RCW 35A.12.100, which identifies the mayor as the city's chief executive and administrative officer.”
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  Mayor Peter Sharp cited potential violations of RCW 35A. 12. 100“Sharp repeatedly questioned whether the arrangement infringed on powers granted to the mayor under RCW 35A.12.100, which identifies the mayor as the city's chief executive and administrative officer.”
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  RCW 35A. 12. 100 designates the mayor as chief executive“Sharp repeatedly questioned whether the arrangement infringed on powers granted to the mayor under RCW 35A.12.100, which identifies the mayor as the city's chief executive and administrative officer.”
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  Mayor Peter Sharp stated he had not received the contract before the meeting“"No, I was never given it," Sharp said when asked whether he had reviewed the document.”
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  Mayor Peter Sharp urged a delay for review“The mayor urged council members to delay action. "If you table this long enough to read it, and you have time to reach out to MRSC and stuff yourself, I'd say that's more fine," Sharp said.”
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  Council member John Carlson confirmed the city attorney had reviewed the agreement“Carlson said the city's attorney had already reviewed the matter. "I'll speak for our attorney and say yes. The attorney drafted this agreement," Carlson said.”
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  The city attorney deemed the agreement compliant with state law“Carlson said the city's attorney had already reviewed the matter. "I'll speak for our attorney and say yes. The attorney drafted this agreement," Carlson said.”