2017 06 27MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL June 27, 2017
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Voth in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam, Moses Lake, Washington.
ROLL CALL:
Executive Secretary Sophia Guerrero called the roll. The following were:
Present: Mayor Todd Voth, Deputy Mayor Karen Liebrecht, and Council members Don Myers, David Curnel, Ryann Leonard, and Mike Norman.
Absent: Council member Bill Ecret
Action Taken: Council member Norman moved to excuse Council member Ecret from the meeting, seconded by Council member Curnel, and passed unanimously.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council member Don Myers led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
SUMMARY REPORTS:
MAYOR’S REPORTS - None
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - None
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
NEW EMPLOYEE PRESENTATION – MUNICIPAL SERVICES & FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Inspector Jason Fife, was introduced to the Council. Municipal Services Director Fred Snoderly, was introduced to the Council.
CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATIONS
UNMANNED SYSTEMS
Jim Leland, 1612 W. Fern Dr., Moses Lake, WA, introduced to the Council the possibility to use drones as a tool to assist with the Fire, Police, Public Works, and Parks Departments. Mr. Leland suggested that the Fire Department could use this tool for thermal imaging, fire detection, incident investigations, locating hot spots in structures, and etc. The Police Department would benefit having a drone enter first into a home for safety. Public Works could use a drone to inspect water towers inside and out without having to put city employees at risk.
Considerable discussion by the Council. No action taken.
CONSENT AGENDA
#1 a.Minutes: The minutes of the June 13, 2017 meeting were presented for approval.
b.Approval of Claims, Prepaid Claims, Checks, and Payroll: Vouchers audited and
certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, and thoseexpense reimbursement claims, certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, havebeen recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council for
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approval and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center. As of June 27, 2017 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $743,817.09; prepaid claims in the amounts of $5,133.34; claim checks in the amount of $962,542.75; and payroll in the amount of $379,235.96.
c.Resolution – Grant Easement – Lot 1 ML Police Firing Range Plat: A resolution
was presented to Council authorizing city staff to grant an easement to GrantCounty PUD for construction and maintenance of a power line and transformer toserve the City’s Well 20 pump house.
Action Taken: Council member Curnel moved that the Consent Agenda be approved, seconded by
Council member Norman, and passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
#2 REQUEST TO AWARD BID FOR SEWER MANHOLE LINING PROJECT – 2017
The City received three (3) bids for the 2017 Sewer Manhole Lining Project. This project will install a corrosion-resistant linear in some of the City’s oldest and most deteriorated brick manholes. The specifications include lining 1,000 vertical feet with an option to add additional feet if the work is within the
City’s budget.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken: Council member Leonard moved that the bid be awarded to Michel’s Corporation in the amount of $159,299.24, seconded by Council member Norman, and passed unanimously.
#3 REQUEST EXTENSION – BARRINGTON POINT PRELIMINARY MAJOR PLATS 4 & 5
Pete Olsen of Sun Basin Properties/Olsen Homes, LLC is requesting to the extend the preliminary major plat, for Barrington Point – Plats 4 & 5, located west of Paxson Drive, between Virginia St., and Crestview
Dr. Mr. Olsen recently acquired these properties and wishes to pursue development, but will need additional time to explore and project timelines.
The extension request was sent to City Staff for comment. Public Works Superintendent, Mike Moro requested that if approved, the plat extension should stipulate that current Community Street and Utility Standards be included.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken: Council member Leonard moved that the preliminary major plat extension with the stipulation that the current Community Street and Utility Standards be included. Seconded by Council member Norman and passed unanimously.
#4 REQUEST DEVIATION – LAKESHORE DR. – HARLEY B SHORT PLAT
Columbia NW Engineering on behalf of property owner Harley Brotherton, is requesting a deviation to allow a lot less than 65 feet wide, as part of the Harley B. Short Plat. The deviation request for proposed lot 2, would allow the existing front yard with width of 54.5 feet wherein, the minimum requirement is 65
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feet. The resulting lots will be 21, 579 and 12,273 square feet, which is over the R-1 minimum requirements of 7,000 square feet. The houses are 12 feet apart, giving adequate space for side yard setbacks. The owner wishes to separate it onto its own parcel and has submitted a short plat in order to do this.
Considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken: Council member Norman moved that the request for deviation be approved in the Harley B. Short Plat, for 4604 and 4608 Lakeshore Dr., seconded by Council member Curnel, and passed unanimously.
#5 RESOLUTION – NUISANCE ABATEMENT – 1105 E. HILL - BEEMAN
A resolution was presented which provides for the abatement of nuisances at 1105 E. Hill, owned by Mr. Gordon Beeman.
Rick Rodriguez, Code Enforcement Officer, was sworn in and provided testimony concerning the
nuisance violations.
There was no other testimony. The hearing was closed.
The resolution determining that Mr. Gordon Beeman is the owner of certain real property within the City; that a nuisance requiring abatement by City forces contracted by the City exists on such property; and
directing the use of such forces to abate the nuisance found was read by title only.
Action Taken: Councilmember Curnel moved that Resolution No. 3678 be approved as presented, seconded by Councilmember Norman, and passed unanimously.
#6 RESOLUTION – NUISANCE ABATEMENT – 2404 W. Lakeside Dr. – Gibson Estate
A resolution was presented which provides for the abatement of nuisances at 2404 W. Lakeside Dr. owned by the Gibson Estate.
Rick Rodriguez, Code Enforcement Officer, was sworn in and provided testimony concerning the
nuisance violations.
There was no other testimony. The hearing was closed.
The resolution determining that Gibson Estate is the owner of certain real property within the City; that a nuisance requiring abatement by City forces contracted by the City exists on such property; and directing the use of such forces to abate the nuisance found was read by title only.
Action Taken: Councilmember Liebrecht moved that Resolution No. 3679 be approved as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leonard, and passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
AWC Conference
City Manager, John Williams attended the AWC Conference in Vancouver, WA last week. Received legislature updates and shared the information with city staff and may bring more information to Council for consideration in the future. The City Manager also shared with Council the status of the legislation
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session with a possible shutdown of certain programs this Friday, June 30th if they couldn’t agree. Mr. Williams discussed the impact to cities and towns if certain programs being funded would be in jeopardy, having to delay contractors and result in penalties. Also discussed the LEOFF 2 bill from the state and how it would affect us.
Fire Department – Preparation for 4th of July
Fire Chief, Brett Bastian informed Council that the Fire Department this year will be proactive with this year’s 4th of July festivities. Conducting control burns in high risk areas.
Freedom Festival City Manager, John Williams informed Council preparations have been completed by City Staff for the
firework display. The Parks Department had completed the mowing and the Fire Department has completed their controlled fire burn. The City’s obligations have been met.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS - None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:44 pm and the Council met in a 10 minute executive session with the City Attorney under RCW 42.30.110(i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency potential litigation. No action to follow.
At 7:54 the Council extended the executive session for an additional five minutes.
The executive session was adjourned at 7:59 pm and the regular meeting was reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT: The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
_________________________ Todd Voth, Mayor
ATTEST
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W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
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