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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
January 12,2012
Council Present:Bill Ecret,Jon Lane,Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,Jason Avila,and
Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 5 p.m.by Mayor Ecret.
AMBULANCE BILLING CONTRACT
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign an agreement for ambulance billing
services.
Corbin Moberg,Omni Staffing Services,Inc.,704 W. Third,mentioned that they are affiliated with
a national billing companywhich provides the abilityto do all the electronic medical records whether
software based or web based.He provided some additional information and once again explained
the services that they can provide to the City.
There was considerable discussion.
Ron Covey,representing Grant County Economic Development Council,stated that they would
encourage the Council to keep the business local.
Debbie Doran-Martinez,Chamber of Commerce,encouraged the City to do business locally.
Harlan Beagley,Chamber of Commerce,recommended that the local company be given the
opportunity to serve the city.
There was additional discussion.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the contract be awarded to EF Recovery,seconded by Mr.
Lane,and failed with Mr.Reese,Mr.Lane,and Mr.Ecret in favor,and Mr. Avila, Mrs.Liebrecht,
Dr.Curnel,and Mr.Deane opposed.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the contract be awarded to Omni Services,seconded by
Mr.Deane,and passed with Mrs.Liebrecht,Mr.Deane,Mr. Avila,and Dr.Curnel in favor and Mr.
Reese,Mr.Lane,and Mr.Ecret opposed.
The special meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
ATTEST
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Ron R.Cone,Finance Director
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