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September 25,2012
Council Present:Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Brent Reese,Jason Avila,David Curnel,and Jon Lane
Absent:Karen Liebrecht
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Ms. Moholt-Phillips,Recreation Superintendent,led the Council inthe
pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the September 11 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 the Civic Center.As
of September 25,2012 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$229,645.05;prepaid claims in the amounts of $100,719.69 and $22,259.10;claim checks in the
amount of $1,308,053.67;and payroll in the amount of $344,839.99.
^^Accept Work -2012 Sewer Lining Proiect:Planned &Engineered Construction,Inc.has completed J/kip
work on the 2012 Sewer Lining Project.The work should be accepted and the 60 day lien period
entered into.
Accept Work -2012 Five Corners Improvements Project:Neppel Electric and Controls, LLC has ///7
completed work on the 2012 Five Corners Improvements Project.The work should be accepted
and the 60 day lien period entered into.
AcceptWork -Reservoir#9 Proiect:T Bailey,Inc.has completed work on the Reservoir#9 Project.
This project included the demolition of Tanks 2,3, and 5. The work should be accepted and the
60 day lien period entered into.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
TOURISM COMMISSION
Mayor Ecret requested confirmation of the appointment of Ashlee Horton to the Tourism
Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the appointment be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
I J passed unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
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The City received two quotes for the Larson Storage Building.This project consists of constructing
a building at the Larson Wastewater Treatment Plant to store vehicles and equipment.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the quote be awarded to Center State Construction in the
amount of $181,838,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ULf(s ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.30 -UTILITY OCCUPATIONAL TAX -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which corrects a clerical error where the amount from the utility
occupational tax on furnishing natural gas was listed twice.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.30 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility
Occupational Tax"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.f~\
!J?:~ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.08 -WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for reimbursement for the construction of the 2012
Water Main Project.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and
Sewer Connections"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
]i*J?ORDINANCE -iFIBER COMMUNICATION -FRANCHISE -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which grants a franchise to iFiber Communications Corporation.
The ordinance granting a franchise to iFiber Communications Corporation to operate and maintain
a cable system in the City of Moses Lake and setting forth conditions accompanying the grant of
franchise was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
)£5C>ORDINANCE -ANNEXATION -WEST WORLDWIDE INC.-1st READING /^
Anordinance was presented which annexes approximately 2.29 acres located adjacentto Hamilton
Road and described as Lot 11 less the west 60'of Wiser Commercial Park Plat.
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The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the Wiser Commercial Park Annexation to
the Cityof Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits ofthe
City of Moses Lake was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be scheduled for October 9,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.05 -WASTEWATER REGULATIONS -1st READING j0y^
An ordinancewas presented whichrequiresa legal method for Citystaffto access the meters and
electronic reading devices for privately owned metered sewer mains and service lines.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.05 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Wastewater
Regulations"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Avila moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Lane,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.07 -WATER REGULATIONS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which requires a legal method forCity staffto access the meters and
electronic reading devices for privately owned metered water mains and service lines.
I )The ordinance amending Chapter 13.07 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water
^•"^Regulations"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.12 -WATER.SEWER.AND STORMWATER RATES -1st READING JQ7S
An ordinance was presented which clarifies that there are no minimum monthly charges for a
metered fire protection system.The only charges imposed are for actual water usage.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Water, Sewer,
and Stormwater Rates"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -AMERICAN LEGION
Tammi Huberof RubyJane Charities isproposingtoimprovethe AmericanLegionBuilding located
at 538W. Broadway Avenue as a service to the localveterans and community.The improvements
include new paint,awning,signage,lighting,repairsto the roof and parkinglot,improvements to
handicapped accessibility,and aminorremodel ofthe additionattached atthe back ofthe building.
I J The resolution allowing the American LegionJoe R. Hooper Post 209 to buildon unplatted property
^-^was read by title only.
Anne Henning,Senior Planner,pointedoutthat onlythe addition atthe rearofthe building triggers
the requirement for a building permitand Council could eliminate the requirement to plat.
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Ms.Huber stated that the American Legion building is in poor condition and she has offered her
services to upgrade the building and change the atmosphere from a tavern to a family environment.
She explained the improvements that would be made to the building.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the requirement to plat be removed and the resolution be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,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
CHARITY CAR WASHES -WATER USE
Travis Palmer,11835 Chris Drive,owner of Glass House Car and Dog Wash,stated that he has
concerns about the water generated by the charity car washes running off site since there are
regulations in Moses Lake stating that water must be contained on site.He mentioned that there
is no code enforcement during the weekends when these charity car washes are being held.He
felt that to address the issue of water running off site from the charity carwashes,that the charities
could partner with the local car wash businesses.He mentioned that he will be providing
information on how the charity car washes can be allowed and still stay within the regulations of
the City.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was recessed at 7:50 p.m.and the Council met in a 15 minute executive
session with the City Attorney to discuss litigation.The executive meeting was adjourned at 8:15
p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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