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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
December 30,2013
Council Present:Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,David Curnel,andBrentReese Absent:
Jon Lane
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr.Reese led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes: The minutes of the December 10 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,andthoseexpense reimbursement claims,certified as required by
RCW 42.24.090,havebeen recorded ona listing which has beenmadeavailable tothe Council for approval
andis retained for public inspection attheCivic Center.AsofDecember 30,2013 the Council does approve
for payment claims in the amount of $302,665.42;prepaid claims in the amounts of $44,602.66,and
$100,860.61;claim checks in the amount of$2,016,718.28;and payroll in the amount of$317,512.63 and
$4,047.92.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnelmoved thattheConsentAgendabeapproved,seconded byMr.Deane,and passed
unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Ecret requested confirmation ofthe appointmentofGary Mann to the Planning Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the appointment be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously
AIRPORT COMMISSION
Mayor Ecret requested confirmation of the appointment of Todd Voth to the Airport Commission as the ex
officio member from the Council.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the appointment be confirmed,seconded byMrs. Liebrecht, and passed
unanimously
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -2013 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which adopts the 2013 Comprehensive Plan amendments.The amendments
include replacement of the existing Vision Statement written in 1995with a newVision Statement developed
through surveys and multiple public meetings and an update to the Transportation Element to match the^J updated Transportation Improvement Program adopted by the Council in 2013.
The ordinance adopting the 2013 Comprehensive Plan amendments was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
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/Q/D ORDINANCE-AMEND 2013 BUDGET-2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the budget for 2013.
The ordinance amending the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 2013 was read
by title only.
ActionTaken:Dr.Curnelmoved thatthe second readingofthe ordinancebe adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,
and passed unanimously.
/O/b ORDINANCE -AMEND 2013 BUDGET -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the budget for 2013.
The ordinance amending the budget forthe City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 2013 was read
by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinancebe adopted on a single
reading,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed unanimously.
/O/O'/f RESOLUTION -INTER-FUND LOAN
A resolution was presented which provides for a $100,000 inter-fund loan from the Water/Sewer Fund to the
Sanitation Fund.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan to the Sanitation Fund 490 from theWater/Sewer Fund 410 was
read by title only./""N
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
IO/O-A RESOLUTION -INTER-FUND LOAN
A resolution was presented which provides fora $300,000 inter-fund loan from the Water/Sewer Fund to the
Ambulance Fund.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loanto theAmbulance Fund 498 from the Water/Sewer Fund 410was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr. Avila moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PROPERTY -COLUMBIA BASIN RAILROAD/MAIERS ENTERPRISES
Staff has been working with the Columbia Basin Railroad and Maiers Enterprises to obtain property andan
access easement forthe bio-filtration swale required to be constructed as partof the Stormwater Retrofit
Project,Site A.The proposed property exchange and easement provided that the City would purchase a20'^m^
wide strip ofland from the railroad and an 80'wide parcel from Maiers Enterprises where the swale will be (\
located.The City would then deed most of the 20'wide strip of land to Maiers in return for an access
easement.A Department of Ecology grant will pay for 75% of the City's costs associated with the
transactions.
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Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,provided background information on the proposed property
exchange.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved thatthe City Manager be authorized tosignthe necessary documents
for the exchange or property and the acquisition ofthe easement,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AMBULANCE REPORT /A??
Thecash report onthe ambulance operations for the month ofNovember was provided.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The November building activity report was provided.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The City received $16,888.78 in investment income for October and $14,798.96 for November.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The City received $465,603.85 in sales taxand $57,668.74 in transient rental income in November.
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OATH OF OFFICE
W.Robert Taylor,FinanceDirector,administered theoathofoffice tothenewCouncil members-Todd Voth,
Bill Ecret,Karen Liebrecht,and Dr.David Curnel.
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COUNOL
Mayor Ecret presented a plaque to outgoing Council member Brent Reese for 13.5 years of service on the
Council.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Bill Ecret,Mayor