Minutes ofthe. Arlington  City Council and Planning Commission  Joint Meeting  Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday,February 12, 2024  Councimembers Present: Michele Blythe, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Rob Toyer, Leisha  Nobach, Jan Schuette, and HeatherLogan. Councimembers Absent: Debora Nelson, excused.  Planning Commission Members Present: Gayle Roeber and Nathan Senff. Planning Commission Members Absent: Melissa Johnson and Jennifer Benton. StaffPresent: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Marc Hayes, Amy Rusko, Bryan Terry and Julie Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, PUD: Staff representatives: Jessica Spahr, Alex Chorey, Garrison Marr, Scott Gibson, Brenda White, Mark Oens, Guy Payne, and Ameresco Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and  Petersen.  Staffr representatives: Jacquie DeRosa, Patrick Shoop, and Brian Solan.  roll call followed.  APPAOVALOFTHEAGENDA  Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember  Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS-NOFMALACTION WASTAKEN  Mayor Don Vanney introduced Snohomish PUD Senior Manager Garrison Marr, Alex Chorey, Principal Engineer, and Jessica Spahr, Program Manager who shared the Arlington Battery Energy Storage System PowerPoint presentation that described the continuous plans and the forecasts for increasing customer usage. Discussion followed with PUD representatives  answering Council questions. ADIOURNMENT  The joint meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.  Don  OE