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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
January 8,2013
Council Present:Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Jason Avila,David Curnel,Jon Lane, Brent Reese,and
Karen Liebrecht
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:MayorEcret led the Council inthe pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the December 27 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
availableto the Council forapproval and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center. As
of January 8,2013 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of $366,374.48;
claim checks in the amount of $768,818,123;and payroll in the amount of $336,828.34.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila,and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT -RODRIGUEZ
A resolution was presented which affirms the Council's prior authorization to staff to collect the
funds expended for the nuisance abatement at 403 Earl.
The resolution establishing the billing to be imposed against MarjorieFrancis Rodriguez Estate as
the owner of certain real property upon which the city caused abatement of a nuisance to be
performed after a failure of the property ownerto abate the same was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION - SMALL WORKS ROSTER i
A resolution was presented which establishes the process for the City to utilize the small works
roster for public works contracts that are less than $300,000 and for selecting professional
services.The City would contract with Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington in
order to use their small works roster.
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Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained that using a small works roster takes a lot of
staff time. By using the small works rosterfrom MRSCthe City will save time and money and there
is a larger pool of contractors to draw from.He explained the process for the Council.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
/£W BURKE MARKETING/PROMOTIONS
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the agreements with Burke
Marketing/Promotions for the 2013 summer concert and the promotion of tourism in the City of
Moses Lake.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contracts,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
DOWNTOWN TREE REPLACEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,provided another letter sent to the City in support of the trees
in the downtown area.
/030-A BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The December 2012 Building Activity Report was presented.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
ATTEST Bill J.£cretTMayor
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Jobe'rt Taylor,'Finance Director