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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 22,2016
The regularmeeting ofthe MosesLakeCity Council was calledtoorderat7 p.m.byDeputy Mayor Liebrecht
in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center,401 S.Balsam,Moses Lake,Washington.
Administrative Secretary Judy Thompson called the roll.The following were:
Present:Deputy Mayor Karen Liebrecht,and Council members Don Myers,David Curnel,Ryann
Leonard,Mike Norman,and Bill Ecret
Absent:Mayor Todd Voth
Action Taken:Council member Curnelmovedto excuse Mayor Voth fromthe meeting,seconded byCouncil
member Norman,and passed unanimously.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Council member Myers led the Council inthe flag salute.
MAYOR'S REPORTS -None
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS -None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS -None
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATIONS
LIBRARY
Tim Fuhrman,President,Moses Lake Public Library Foundation,stated thattheyare working on improving
the public library which wasdesigned in 1964 and which is still used by 500 visitors a day.The library is
working on replacing the existing one-size fits all shelving,which was built in and does notmeet current
modern safety requirements,with portable shelving designed for libraries.Some funds have been provided
by theKiwanis and Rotary tohelp replace theshelving in the children's area,theforeign language shelving,
thevideo shelving,andtheyoung adult shelving.TheCity has agreed tohelp in this project by removing the
existing shelving.The projectshould be completed inJanuary 2017.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the November 8 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims. Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance
Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense 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 atthe Civic Center.AsofNovember 22,2016 the Council does approve
for payment claims in the amount of $1,134,013.72;prepaid claims in the amounts of $96,642.19 and
$25,629.76;claim checks in the amountof $579,625.01;and payroll in theamountof $321,313.11.
Manhole Lining Project 2016:Michels Corporation has completed work onthe 2016 Sewer Manhole Lining //^i?
Project.The work shouldbe accepted and the 60day lien period entered into.
Action Taken:Council member Curnelmovedthat the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Council
member Norman, and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE -2017 BUDGET -PUBLIC HEARING jq/Q
The ordinance adopting the 2017 budget was presented.
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John Williams,City Manager,stated that,in order to balance the budget,three positions and other
expenditures have been eliminated.He pointed out that since 2012 the City's reserves have been shrinking
and the amount of revenue received has also been shrinking but mandated costs have risen.
W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director,explained that the numbers have been changing due to updates on
expenditures and revenues,including the recently approved union contracts for fire and police and the
mandated minimum wage increase.He recommended an increase in the ambulance fee as that fund is
spending more than it brings in.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Council member Leonard commented that she would like to see the payment to the Health District be
increased to $2 per person since the Council is providing for some additional revenue.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public hearing was closed.
OLD BUSINESS
Jj^/ifP ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.30 -UTILITY OCCUPATIONAL TAX
An ordinance was presented which increases the taxes on sewer,stormwater,and garbage.The increase
would be dedicated to public safety.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.30 of the Moses Lake Municipal Cod entitled "Utility Occupational Tax"
was read by title only.
RobertTaylor,Finance Director,stated thatthe funds raised bythis increase will be dedicated to public safety
improvements or any other priorities determined by the Council.
Action Taken:Council member Ecret moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Council member
Leonard,and passed with Council member Myers opposed.
)r><f |ORDINANCES -AMEND CHAPTERS 17.09 &17.12 -SHORT AND MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
Ordinances were presented which eliminates the acreage requirement in the short and major subdivision
chapters of the Municipal Code which brings them into compliance with state statutes..
Theordinance amending Chapter17.09 of the Moses Lake Municipal Codeentitled "ShortSubdivisions"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Council memberCurnel moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Council member
Norman,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Major Subdivisions"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Council member Leonard moved thatthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Council member
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
QL(0 'fi AWARD BID -FIRE STATION FENCING PROJECT
Thecityreceived 5 bids forthe Fire Station Fencing Project. This projects consistsof installinga 6' high chain
link fence around the parking lot and training area of Headquarters Fire Station.
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Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that the city received a very good bid from Fencing and
Awning,Inc. Since the bidwas so much lower than the other bids and the engineer's estimated,staff called
the company to be sure there had been no mistake on the bidand were informed bythe company that the bid
amount was correct.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the bid be awarded to Fencing and Awning, Inc. In the amount of
$22,038.82.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.27 -REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
An ordinance was presented which eliminates the sunset clause inthe previously imposed real estate excise
tax.
John Williams,CityManager, pointed out that this tax provides approximately $200,000 per year forthe City.
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
Council previously directed staff to investigate a Transportation Benefit District.
John Williams,City Manager,explained the process of creating a Transportation Benefit District.The first
step would be to hold a public hearing on the establishment of a Transportation Benefit District.The Council
would become the Transportation Benefit District Board,which is separate from the Council activities.
It was the consensus of the Council to set a public hearing for the December 13 meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
POLICE VEHICLES
John Williams,City Manager,stated that there has been a delay in getting the newest police vehicle in
operation and the vehicle should be ready by next week.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
COST OF SERVICE STUDY
Council member Leonard inquired about the status of the Cost of Service Study for the ambulance service.
John Williams, City Manager,stated that a contract will be forthcoming.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -None
ADJOURNMENT:The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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