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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
December 22,2011
Council Present:Jon Lane,Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,BillEcret,Richard Pearce,
and Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. by Mayor Lane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Pearce led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the December 13,2011 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 listingwhich has been made
available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at city hall. As of
December 22,2011 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount $76,751.19;
prepaid claims in the amount of $24,057.73;and claim checks in the amount of $3,018,479.84;
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Lane requested confirmation of the re-appointment of Charles Hepburn to the Planning
Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the re-appointment of Charles Hepburn to the Planning
Commission be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES:None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 2011 BUDGET - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2011 budget.
The ordinanceamendingthe 2011 budget for the City ofMoses Lake,Washington was readby title
only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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j0/0 ORDINANCE -AMEND 2011 BUDGET -SINGLE READING (T*\
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2011 budget.
The ordinance amending the 2011 budgetfor the City ofMoses Lake,Washington was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on
a single reading,seconded by Mrs. Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
/lif ORDINANCE -FRANCHISE -U.S.SPRINT -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which grants a franchise to U. S.Sprint Communications Co. to
operate and maintain a cable system in the City of Moses Lake.
The ordinance granting to US Sprint Communications Company,a New York General Partnership,
its successors or assigns,a franchise to own,operate,and maintain a buried communications
system and maintain that portion of right-of-way to city standards above and around the
communications system was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnei, and passed unanimously.
10$ORDINANCE -GARBAGE COLLECTION -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which reduces the rate for a 4 yard dumpster one time a week to
encourage customers to use this service rather than a 2 yard dumpster four times a week.
The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnei,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
/I3f AMBULANCE BILLING CONTRACT
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign a Business Association Agreement and
an EMS Billing Services Agreement with EF Recovery,LLC for ambulance billing services.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out the EF Recovery is from Gig
Harbor and there were no bid amounts provided.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that it is a professional services agreement,not a bid,
and the actual costs were similar for all three companies,so cost was not the deciding factor.
Ron Cone,Finance Director,stated that it was felt by staff that the best option for the City was EF
Recovery based on a number of considerations.
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CorbinMoberg,OmniStaffingServices,Inc.,704 W.Third,stated that they have been in business
in Moses Lake since 1998.The services include providing medical staff throughout the region and
ambulance billing.He mentioned that they are familiar with the ambulance billing system being
used bythe City.He enumerated the requirements and their ability to meet those requirements.
There was considerable discussion bythe Council and staff was requested to reviewthe matter.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the matter be tabled,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PRESENTATION -PEARCE /QQ<j
Mayor Lanepresented a plaqueto Richard Pearce forhis20 years ofservice onthe Council.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
REIMBURSEMENTS 2011
JOj£Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided the increase in the water,sewer,storm water,and .^
street reimbursements.These amounts are increased each year by the January to January CPI.
CIVIC CENTER AGREEMENTS
lOtftJosephK.Gavinski,City Manager,provided a rough draft of the Facilities Request and Agreement
and the Civic Center Use Policy for the Civic Center building.
OATH OF OFFICE
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Ron Cone,Finance Director,administered the oath of office to the new Council members -Jason
Avila,Jon Lane,and Dick Deane.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
ATTEST Jon-Lane,Mayor
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