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Council Present:Bill Ecret,Karen Liebrecht,Todd Voth,David Curnel,Don Myers,Mike Norman,and Ryann
Leonard
The meeting was calledtoorderat 7 p.m.by Karen Liebrecht.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mike Norman led the Council in the flag salute.
OATH OF OFFICE
New Council members Don Myers,Mike Norman,and Ryann Leonard weresworn in.
ELECTION OF MAYOR/DEPUTY MAYOR
Action Taken:Mr.Voth moved that a Mayor Pro Tern beselected for the selection ofa Mayor,seconded by
Mrs.Leonard,and passed with Mrs.Liebrecht and Dr.Curnel opposed.
Mr.Voth nominated Mr.Ecret as Mayor Pro Tern,seconded by Mrs.Leonard and passed with Mrs.Liebrecht
and Dr.Curnel opposed.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved thatthe previous resolution onthe process for selection ofMayor and
Deputy Mayor be reviewed,seconded byMr.Norman.
Mrs.Liebrecht wanted to know what issues need to be reviewed.
Mrs. Leonard feltthere was a conflictbetween the process inthe resolution and state law.
The motion passed with Mrs.Liebrechtand Dr.Curnelopposed.
Mrs.Leonard pointed out that the existing resolution does not address how todeal with multiple nominations
Where seniority is equal and also felt that a minimum experience clause should be included and that the
provision thata Council membercan only beelectedonceas Mayor be eliminated.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that Resolution 3584 be rescinded,seconded by Mr.Norman.
Mrs. Liebrecht feltthat after a Council member who has been the Mayorbecomes a better Council member
and is more approachable. She also felt that ifone person remains Mayor fora considerable time,the
perception ofhisorher position changesin theminds ofthecitizens.She pointed outthatthe Mayor runs the
meeting,sets theagenda, and makes public appearances and there is no power involved.She was notin
favor of rescinding the portionof the resolution that sets the rotation of the Mayor.
The motion passed with Mrs.Liebrecht and Dr. Curnel opposed.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonardmovedthatthe proposed resolution provided beamended todelete Recital 1and
Resolved 1 and 4 and that the vote be taken byballotand that the ballotsbe read,seconded by Mr.Myers.
There was considerable discussion on the process.
ActionTaken: The motion passed withMrs. Liebrecht and Dr.Curnel opposed.
Nominations for Mayor
Dr.Curnel nominated Mrs.Liebrecht for Mayor.
Mr.Norman nominated Mr. Voth for Mayor
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The nominations were closed.f0^
W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director read the ballots and Mr. Voth was elected Mayor.
For Mr.Voth - Mr.Norman,Mr.Ecret,Mrs.Leonard,and Mr.Voth
For Mrs.Liebrecht - Dr.Curnel,Mr.Myers,and Mrs.Liebrecht
Mr. Voth was sworn in as Mayor.
Nominations for Deputy Mayor
Mrs.Liebrecht nominated Dr.Curnel for Deputy Mayor.
Mrs.Leonard nominated Mrs.Liebrecht for Deputy Mayor.
Mr. Voth nominated Mr.Ecret as Deputy Mayor.
The nominations were closed.
W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director read the ballots and Mrs.Liebrecht was elected Deputy Mayor.
For Mrs.Liebrecht - Mr. Myers, Mrs.Leonard,and Dr.Curnel
For Mr.Ecret - Mr.Ecret and Mr.Voth,and Mr.Norman
For Dr.Curnel -Mrs.Liebrecht
There was no majority vote for Deputy Mayor and a second vote was required.
Mrs.Liebrecht was elected Deputy Mayor.f"^
For Mrs.Liebrecht - Mr. Myers, Mrs.Leonard,Dr.Curnel,Mr.Norman
For Mr.Ecret - Mr.Ecret and Mr.Voth
For Dr.Curnel -Mrs.Liebrecht
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
Bruce Bailey,Moses LakeFarmer's Market,stated thatthey raisedthe fundsorthe 2015 fireworks display
and would like to again sponsor the 2016 fireworks display.He suggested that the fireworks displaytake
placeon Saturday,July 2 andthatitinclude food and a concert.Hestated thattheywould like tocreate a
destination stylefireworks display,which would cost about $25,000,that would drawinmorepeople.
Itwas the consensus of the Council that staff work with the Farmer's Marketon the 4th of July fireworks
display.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the December 22 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
RCW42.24.090, have been recorded ona listing which has been made availabletothe Council forapproval
and is retainedfor public inspection at the Civic Center. AsofJanuary 12,2016 the Council does approve
for payment claims in the amount of $680,732.18;prepaid claims in the amounts of $136,008.84,
$561,151.77,and $14,482.87;claim checks in theamount of$1,878,172.35;and payroll in theamounts of ()
$4,356.75 and $303.159.07.
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CJ Water Efficiency Goals:It was recommended that apublic hearing be set for January 26,2016 for public input
on establishing the City'swater efficiency goals.
Industrial Zones:It was recommended that a public hearing beset for January 26 to consider a amendment
tothe Heavy Industrial Zoneto allow surface mining.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Bernhardt:Aresolution was presented which accepts an easement from
William,Deena,and Scott Bernhardt for an activity trail adjacent to Lots 10-14,Bernhardt Major Plat.
Sun Terrace Maior Plats 2and 4-Alterations:Aho Construction submitted requests to alter the approved Sun
Terrace No 2 and No.4 Preliminary Plats by moving the boundary between the two plats one hundred feet(11')north,moving the west boundary of No.2one hundred feet west,increase No.2from 25 to 32 lots;
reduce No'.4 from 41 to 28 lots,change lot sizes;and increase the size of the public park.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 2015 BUDGET- 2ndREADING
\^J An ordinance amending the 2015 budget was presented.
The ordinance amending the 2015 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthesecond reading oftheordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.Myers,
and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - TAX LEVY -SINGLE READING
An ordinance fixing the estimated amount to bereceived fro municipal purposes from taxations on assessed
valuations on property within the City ofMoses Lake,Washington for 2016 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Norman moved thatan emergency be declared andthe ordinance be adopted ona single
reading,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -WALMART
Aresolution was presented which accepts$2,500 from Walmart for fire prevention activities.
The resolution accepting a donation tothe Moses Lake Fire Department wasread by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION- ACCEPT DONATION - FRIENDS OF THE MOSES LAKE DOG PARK
Aresolution was presented which accepts $2,000 from the Friends of the Moses Lake Dog Park.The funds
K^J will be used for the purchase of benches,picnic tables,and kiosks for the Moses Lake Dog Park.
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The resolution accepting a cash donation of $2,000 from Friendsof the Moses Lake DogParkwas read by f~\
title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Norman,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DISABILITY BOARD -APPOINTMENT
Two members of the City Council serve on the Moses Lake LEOFF 1 DisabilityBoard.These are two year
terms and one of the positions is now vacant.The term would expire on June 30,2017.
Action Taken:Mr.Norman moved that Mrs.Leonard be appointed to the Moses Lake LEOFF 1 Disability
Board,seconded by Mr.Myers,and passed unanimously.
GRANT TRANSIT AUTHORITY
The Grant Transit Authority requested the appointment of a representative from the City Council to serve on
their Board of Directors for the year 2016.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that Mr. Myers be appointed to serve on the Board,seconded by Mr.
Norman,and passed unanimously.
ANNEXATION -NORTHWEST UNITED PROPERTIES
Northwest United Properties submitted a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation and a Petition for
Annexation to includea portion of FarmUnit124,Irrigation Block41 inthe City'slimits. InOctober the Council
granted permission for huntingof geese within the City's limits due to the damage they were causing to the
crop on property within the City's limits.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,recommended that the Councilreceipt and accept the
Notice on Intent and accept the Petition.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation be receipted and accepted
and the PetitionforAnnexation be accepted,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
STUDY SESSIONS
JohnWilliams,City Manager,stated that study sessions need to be set to discuss the Governance Manual
and set some priorities and goals and to work on the budget.
There was some discussion on dates for study sessions.
It was the consensus of the Council that a study session be set for January 19 at 6 p.m.f)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Theregular meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.and the Council met in a 15minute executive session with
the City Attorney under RCW 42.30.110(1 )(G)and (I)to discuss potential litigation and to review the
performance ofa publicemployee and with potentialaction to follow.
The executivesession was adjournedat 8:27 p.m. and the regular meetingwas reconvened.
CITY MANAGER CONTRACT
An amendment to the employment agreement with theCity Manager was presented.Theamendment would
waive the requirement that the City Manager reside within the city limits.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnelmovedthat the amendment be approvedseconded byMrs.Liebrecht,and passed
unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
ATTEST /)Todd Voth, Mayor
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