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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
February 25, 1992
Members Present: JoAn Brown, Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,Bill Reese,Dick Collier, and Roger
Biallas
Absent:Wayne Rimple
Mr.Reese moved that Roger Biallas be appointed as Mayor ProTern,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
BOY SCOUTS
The Boy Scouts visiting the Council presented the colors,were Introduced, and each received a city pin.
MINUTES:Mr.Collier moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 11 be approved,seconded by
Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to A & H
Printers.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense
reimbursement claims certifiedas required by RCW42.24.090, have been recorded on a listingwhich 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 February 25, 1992 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$221,337.42.
GENERAL FUND $18,732.00
STREET 10,796.63
EQUIPMENT LEASES 2,770.04
WATER/SEWER FUND 22,211.82
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 12,403.72
W/S LEASES 960.87
SANITATION FUND 4,704.69
SELF INSURANCE 117,151.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 12,516.88
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-OPERATI 14,144.42
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIO 4,945.35
TOTAL $221,337.42
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 andthe internal control policyapproved bythe 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 $10,744.30 for all funds.
GENERAL $996.72
CENTRAL SERVICES 2,019.58
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATI 7.728.00
TOTAL $10,744.30
Checks:Checks 29800 through 33335 issued on February 12,1992 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on February 25, 1992 in the total amount of $327,072.99.
Payroll:The payroll issued on February 14,1992 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 72301 through 73342inthe
amount of $155,579.27.
VJ I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
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VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -FINANCE DEPARTMENT -2ND READING
An ordinance was presentedwhich allows the Finance Director to issue misdemeanor citations.
The ordinance amending Chapter2.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by titleonly.
Action Taken: Mrs. Brown moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summaryforpublicationbeapproved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.f~^
ORDINANCE -DEFINITIONS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which defines the Building Official.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Definitions was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -NORTHWEST ENERGY CODE -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which repeals the Northwest Energy Code as state law now regulates the
program.
The ordinance repealing chapter 16.06ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitledNorthwest EnergyCode
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
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Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 1992 seal coat project.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Collier, and
passed unanimously.
VEHICLES -OPERATIONS
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for a one ton flatbed truck, a heavy duty one ton cab and
chassis,and a passenger van.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Collier, and
passed unanimously.
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GRANT -WELLHEAD PROTECTION STUDY
Staff requested authorization to apply for a Centennial Clean Water Grant for a wellhead protection study
in the Larson Area.The grant would cover 50% of the cost of the work. Staff also requested authority for
the City Manager to sign the grant application.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff be authorized to apply for the grant and the City Manager be
authorized to sign the grant application,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
AQUATIC CENTER
Gremmer-Ohm, through its estimator, has suggested that it may cost approximately $91,375 to add two
lanes to the competitive facilities at the newly designed familyaquatic center.The Council should determine
whether or not to add the additional two lanes to the facility.
Staff will be preparing a fact sheet and making presentations to groups about the facility inthe near future
so a determination on the two additional lanes, if possible, should be made by the March 10 Council
meeting.
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X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
WORK RELEASE FACILITY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter fromthe Department of Corrections concerning their
search for a site forthe proposed work release facility.
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SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city received $160,370.36 in sales tax revenue on -^y^f?
January 31,1992 from December 1991 sales.J£>o &
The city also received $4,0074.51 in transient rental income from December 1991.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:50 p.m.and the Council met in executive session to discuss
litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened.The
regular meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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