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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
September 25,1990
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Bill Reese,David Chandler,Charles Edwards,Norm Johnson,JoAn
Brown,and Roger Biallas
MINUTES:Mr.Chandler movedthatthe minutes ofthe meeting ofSeptember11 be approved as submitted,
i >seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved thatthe bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Johnson, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited andcertified 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 on a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meeting of September 25,1990 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$106,980.60.
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GENERAL FUND $20,604.37
STREET 36.91
STREET REPR/RECON 1,037.98
STREET IMPROVEMENT 4,552.81
PARK IMPROVEMENT 209.47
PWTF CONSTRUCTION 1,646.79
WATER/SEWER FUND 50,238.80
1985 BONDS/ULID 4 54.00
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 8,782.63
SANITATION FUND 48.28
CENTRAL SERVICES 11,238.78
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 3,311.26
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3.572.72
TOTAL $106,980.60
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
MosesLakeMunicipal Code 3.42.030 andthe internal control policy approvedbythe CityCouncil havebeen
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are
approved in the amount of $12,173.47 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $1,516.28
WATER/SEWER FUND 7,495.92
SANITATION FUND 2,960.67
CENTRAL SERVICES 21.94
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 9.12
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 169.54
TOTAL $12,173.47
Checks: Checks 25073through 25213 issued August 29throughSeptember 12,1990 were approved for
payment at the Council meeting held on September 11,1990 in the total amount of $920,944.58.
Payroll:The payroll issued on September 14,1990 havingbeen approved pursuantto the ruleof the City
Councilset forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 67188 through 67335 inthe
amount of $147,591.05.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
JANITORIAL CONTRACT
Staff recommended that the bid for the 1990 Janitorial Contract be awarded toPremier Building Maintenance /O/fo
for one year. Premier Building Maintenance was the only bidder for the contract.
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Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the discrepancies be waived and the bid be awarded to Premier
Building Maintenance,seconded by Mrs.Brown,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
,nQ^GROWTH MANAGEMENT
A meeting has been scheduled for Monday,October 1 at the GrantCounty Courthouse to discuss growth
management with the Washington State Department of Community Development.
Mr.Rimple,Mr.Reese,Mr.Biallas,Larry Angell,Asst.Director for Community Development,and Phil Bloom,
Municipal Services Director,will be attending this meeting.
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VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -1991 TAX LEVY -2ND READING
An ordinancewas presented which fixesthe estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from
assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received formunicipal purposes fromtaxation on assessed
valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 1991 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Biallas,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
SIDEWALKS -FLAG SLEEVES
Boy Scout Troop 69 has asked permission to place a flag holder sleeve in the existing downtown pavers
if they sell a flag to a new business owner. Staff suggested that a licensed contractor do the work after
submitting plans for approval.
There was considerable discussion bytheCouncil whowere concerned overthe placementand appearance
of the flag sleeves.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the request be granted with the condition that the work be done
by a licensed contractor after the plans have been approved by the Engineering Division,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
VARDA ALARM -AIKEN'S TOWING
Marvin Aiken,owner/operation of Aiken's Towing,has requested a Varda Alarm for his business located in
Hall's Body Shop on Wheeler Road. There are currently 10 alarms in service city-wide.The varda program
has become a time consuming service for the Police Department which acts as the middle man for
purchasing,trouble-shooting,maintenance,and ordering.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the request for a Varda Alarm be tabled,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
The Washington State Department of Community Development isoffering grant moneyto localand regional f]
government agencies.Maximum grant to any one agency will be $25,000.The Port of Moses Lake have
expressed a desire to participate with the city in a feasibility study for the possibility of constructing an
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility.
ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that the city participate withthe Portinapplying forfunds fora feasibility
study for the proposed Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed
unanimously.
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MOSQUITO CONTROL BOARD
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Craig Jorgensen has agreed to accept an appointment to the Mosquito Control District as the city's
representative. He would fill the positionvacated by the resignation of Don Ross.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that Craig Jorgensen be appointed to the Mosquito Control District,
seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
LIBRARY BOARD
Mr.Rimplestated thatthere isan opening on the Library Boardand any one interested should contact the
City Manager.
TOURISM COMMISSION
Mr.Rimple stated that there is an opening on the Tourism Commission and any one interested should
contact the City Manager.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. and the regularsession was reconvened.The
regular session was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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