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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 9,2011
Council Present:Jon Lane,Dick Deane ,Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,Richard Pearce, Brent
Reese,and Bill Ecret
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by MayorLane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Tom Jones,Grant County Sheriff,ledthe Council in the pledge of
allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
CITIZEN RECOGNITION -LAW ENFORCEMENT
Police Chief Dean Mitchell and Grant County SheriffTom Jones presented awards to Charlie
Stokoe for hiswillingness to provide information tothe law enforcement community which led to
the apprehension of a dangerous felon.
SERVICE AWARDS
Years of Service pins for 10 yearsof service with the City were given to Terry Robertson,and
Ramon Lopez.Years of Service pins for 15 yearsof service with the City were given to Michael
Williams and Andrew Bechyne. A Years of Service pin for 20 years of service with the City was
given toTom Taylor.Yearsof Service pins for 25yearsofservicewith the City were given to Gary
Harer and Jim Reyna. A Years of Service pin for 30 years of service withthe City was givento
Marsha Newton. A Years of Service pin for 35 years of service with the City was given to Judy
Thompson.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD
Tony Pflugerand James Whitmore were presented a 2010 Outstanding Performance Award from
the Department of Ecology for their work at the Sand Dunes and Larson Wastewater Treatment
Facilities.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the July 26,2011 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the
Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims,
certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made
available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at city hall.As of August
9,2011 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $2,735,280.34;prepaid
claims in the amounts of$90,830.96 and $8,975.39;claim checks in the amount of$1,170,445.00;
and payroll in the amounts of $373,649.21 and $4,411.70.
Resolution -Accept Grant-Aviation Division:A resolution was presentedwhichaccepts a$4,500 /OOQ?
grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation,Aviation Division.The funds will
be used to purchase security cameras at the Municipal Airport.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/J:j<T FAIRGROUNDS ANNEXATION
Jon Smith, 246 Northshore,stated that he is concerned that there is no proof at this time of any
pollution leaking fromthe fairgrounds sewer systems and entering the lake. He feltthe previously
proposed draft agreement should provide for connection of the fairgrounds sewer system to the
City's system and there should be public notice on any proposed annexation of the fairgrounds.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
jQSL/ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.58 -SIGNS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the sign code by creating a signage standard for a
"Wheeler Corridor Heavy Industrial Area".The area is within City limits located east of Road L and
zoned Heavy Industrial.
The ordinance amending 18.58 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
I&OO ORDINANCE - BONDS-SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which authorizes the issuance and sale of water and sewer revenue
bonds in the amount of $4,905,000 was presented.The funds raised by the bondswill be used for
sewer installation in Longview Tracts,construction of a new reservoir in the Larson Subdivision,
and construction of a detention reservoir at the Central Operations Facility.
The ordinance of the Cityof Moses Lake, Washington; authorizing certain additions,betterments
andimprovements tothe City's combined system ofwaterand sewerage;authorizing the issuance
of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City to pay the costs of said improvements in the
aggregate principal amount of $4,905,000;fixing the date,form,terms,maturities andcovenants
of the bonds;approving a purchase contract for the bonds;reserving the right to issue revenue
bonds on a parity with the bonds herein authorized upon compliance with certain conditions and
approving an agreement for ongoing disclosure was readby title only.
Jim Nelson,vicepresidentandseniormunicipal underwriter with Martin NelsonandCo.,explained
the bond issue and noted that the city was upgraded from an A+ to a AA-, which is the fourth
highest rating grade.The bonds are for 10 years and the net borrowing costs are 2.42%which
makes for an average annual payment of $564,000.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Cynthia Weed, bondcounsel,mentioned thatthe bonds areexcellentinvestments.
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Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted
on a single reading,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
The City received $23,900.20 in investment income for July 2011.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME //Sf'C
The City received $431,750.56 insales tax and $65,576.42 in transient rental income in May 2011.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
ATTEST Jon4-ane,Mayor
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director