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1972 11 28COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session November 28,1972 Council Chambers 8:00 P.M. Members Present -Councilman Robt.E.Hill,W.B.Moe,Norman Johnson,Gordon M.Ebbert, Otto M.Skaug,Ernest V.Lindell and Michael Boyle. Invocation -Elder Arnie Brown of the Church of lesus Christ of Latter Day Saints U Mayor Skaug called the meeting to order and called for approval of the minutes of the previous meeting of November 14,1972.Motion by Boyle that the minutes be approved as written.Second by Lindell. Motion carried. REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FUND GENERAL $6,387.44 STREET 3,458.83 ARTERIAL STREET 8,000.00 PARK 2,370.54 LIBRARY 5,553.10 URBAN ARTERIAL 1,300.00 WATER-SEWER 4,571.45 _EQUIPMENT RENTAL 409.06 ^FIREMENS PENSION 23.50 V*~2 Motion by Johnson that the regular bills be paid.Second by Boyle. O Councilman Hill stated that hewishedto questionone item #09182 which amounts spending to date some- O thing over $300 on O.D.Training,and I question the actual value of the expenses in that most of it is basic management training,and I question the expenses we have gone to at this point.This may not be pertinent to the motion,and I don't think it calls for an answer Mayor.City Manager Waggener stated „,he would like to comment on that.He stated,that contrary to most basic management training,O.D. goes beyond that,not only to department heads,but makes it available to supervisory level and also v available to other levels as well. Weentered into it as an administrativedecision and we are using budgeted training money, and getting a lot more benefit than sending someone to school for training or seminars which benefit perhaps only that individual,which in those instances have not been questioned by the Council.I feel that the manner in which we enter into training programs for our personnel is basic ally a management decision.Councilman Hill commented — of course,it is my own personal viewpoint —-the thumbnail sketch we have seen — from the Council's viewpoint of the training - I think it is some- • / thing that should have been carried on at the administration level without hiring expert help coming in to do it.I am not questioning the motion.He called for the question regarding the motion.Motion carried to approve the bills for payment. Warrant No's.3434 through 3505 in the amount of $32,074.87 were approved for payment. 1782 FINAL APPROVAL OF PLAT -BEECH COURT ADDITION A letter was read from Larry Hibbard,Community Development Director,stating that the Planning Commission has given final approval for Beech Court Addition and forwarded to the City Council for their approval.Beech Court Addition is located at Sixth Avenue and Beech Street.This is the site on which the Chaussee Corporation is planning to construct a 36-unit elderly low-income apartment house. The area to be platted is already served by adequate utilities and streets.The Planning Commission did require a drainage easement through the property.He recommended the Council approve the plat as presented.He added that payment for park fees and other fees and assurances have been met. Councilman Ebbert inquired if they are going to fill in part of the lake?Larry Hibbard stated that the part that they will be able to use wi11 be limited slightly over an acre and they are not planning to change anything along the shoreline with any fill. Mayor Skaug asked whether it is planned sometime iater to fill in that portion of which they are acquir ing and perhaps for better utilization than what exists?Larry Hibbard commented that they will probably have to obtain a Shoreline Permit for this. Motion by Tohnson to accept the plat as presented.Second by Hill.Motion carried. At this time Mayor Skaug took time out before going on to the next item of business to introduce visitors from Quincy,Mayor Jim Huffman and Councilmen Hull,Dodge,Weber and Bodenman. 'GOOD NEIGHBOR COUNCIL - DAY CARE CENTER REPORT A letter was read from Ricardo Garcia,President,Columbia Basin Good Igsighbor Council,stating thettheCouncilrequestsapprovalagainofazonevariancefortheMosesLakeDayCareCenter,Fifth and j Chestnut Streets (rear of Central School)subject to the continuing property lease fromSchool District j No.161.The Center still operates under the Federal poverty guidelines for agricultural families.ThisJ'yearit was necessary forthe first time to seek a license change in orderto serve 20 additionalchildren.: The School District made one classroom of Central School available for this unexpected overflow.Thegrowthof the Center is not only in the number of children served but in the training program for staff and the involvement of parents and friends. Councilman Tohnson's question -this is just a renewal for another year?-was confirmed.Motion byBoylethattherequestfor zone variance be extended for one more year.Second by Lindell. Councilman Ebbert commented that we did wind up last year asking for an annual report to keep abreast of the program /A?* 1783 \°<\0 Council Minutes:2 November 28, 1972 and if they are expanding this year,I think that should all be a part of the report.Councilman Hill <-—•\ stated,along that same line,I would like to ask Fire Chief Beeman in regard to the 20 additional children what about sufficient fire protection,safety,etc.?Chief Beeman stated that up until a dayorso ago they were not aware the Center was enlarged or what additional facilities they were using. | Mrs. Locey, Coordinator for the Center,commented that she thinks there is some misunderstanding regardingan annual report, what with change of officers,they thought.perhaps it was meant for only last year trying to show that it was most impossible to find a new location and the tremendous costs of considering moving, but that an annual report can be made up and submmtted in a week or two.She also stated that use of a classroom at Central School was done through proper channels and the people from Olympia came over and checked it out and it was granted through the School Board. Councilman Tohnson stated there was no mandate for the report,we only stated that we would like one. Mayor Skaug commented - I am wondering whether that building will meet the Fire Department's approval. Councilman Hill stated - I think it is very important.If the Fire Chief does not approve utilization of f the building,it would mean they could not operate with the increased number of children.I would like to hear Chief Beeman's report before affirming upon the motion. Motion by Skaug,pending the inspection of the added facilities by the Fire Department,to table the request until the first meeting in December.Second by Moe.Motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK -GRAPE DRIVE GRADING & STORM SEWER-Contract #72-04 -With E.M.Gostovich. A letter was read from Richard L.Weaver,Public Works Director,stating that E.M.Gostovich has - completed all work on the above contract and recommended the City Council accept this work and enter the 30-day lien period. Motion by Boyle to accept the grading and storm sewer for Grape Drive and enter into the 30-day lien period.Second by Johnson.Motion carried. BUDGET HEARING City ManagerChetWaggener stated that a notice has been published establishing December 1,1972 /p__ as the date for public hearing on the 1973 Budget.Because December 1st is Friday,suggested that the City Council reschedule that hearing to Tuesday,December 5,1972 at 8:00 P.M.He also men tioned that there have been some problems putting the budget together because the entire water and sewer is being reviewed as it relates to rate structure and presently is in a constant state of change ' and we are holding up the budget to put that together,therefore,are a little later than we anticipated, although copies of thepreliminary should be available the latter part of this week.The Council won't need to approve the.budget until the end of December,and no doubt,there will probably be several study sessions regarding it.Also it will be presented in total balance and the Council can make adjust ments and won't need to worry about shaving off dollars. Motion by Ebbert to reschedule the budget hearing from December 1,to December 5,1972 at 8:00 P.M. Second by Hill.Motion carried. LABOR AGREEMENT WITH TEAMSTERS COVERING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS A letter was read from City Manager Waggener summarizing the changes in the agreement as follows: 1.A two-year agreement -(1-1-73 -12-31-74. 2.Monthly Wages -1-1-73 =$15.00 per month increase for each position. 1-1-74 =$20.00 per month for the beginning Patrolman to $40.00 per month for •Sergeant at Step "C". 3.Health and Welfare -Effective 1-1-73 the City will pay the cost of dependents coverage under " . the City's Plan. 4.Maintenance of Benefit Clause -"The Employer will pay any increase in premium rates,if required by the insurance carrier,to maintain the Health and Welfare benefits during the term of the agreement. 5.When a uniformed officer is provisionally appointed to fill a vacancy,subject to examination for permanent appointment to the vacancy,he shall receive the salary of the classification while performing work in that classification. 6.Amend the third sentence of Article XIV to read:"Any overtime not used as time off shall be paid to the employee at the end of each monthly pay period". To clarify Item #6 the City Manager stated that a monthly adjustment is more compatible with our account- ing basis rather than the present quarterly adjustment.f~—' Councilman Johnson inquired if the Law Enforcement Officers are in agreement with the contract,and City Manager Waggener stated they have agreed and the Agreement has been signed by the Business Agent, Jack Jewell,and also are within Federal wage guidelines,and the boundaries that the Council discussed. Motion by Johnson to accept the Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Moses Lake.Second by Hill.Motion carried. 10/0 ^ Council Minutes:3 November 28,1972 CASCADE PARK DIKE AND SWIMMING AREA -NEGOTIATED BID A letter was read from Richard L.Weaver,Public Works Director,stating that negotiations have been completed with a combination of Alloway Construction and C.B.Leonard,d/b/a Leonard Plumbing Company,for a contract to build the dike and swimming area in the Cascade Park project for approximate ly $10,000.He requested acceptance of the bid and approval for the City Manager to sign a contract. He restated that the exact bid is $9762.00 to build a dike across the lagoon.Tteywill have to de-water, grade it and provide a sand bottom;the water will come from the well and it will be mixed and chlorinated and put it back in.There will be some piping work,and Leonard Plumbing will be the bonded contractor. Motion by Lindell to accept the bid submitted by C.B.Leonard for the Cascade Park Dike and Swimming area for $9762.00.Second by Boyle.Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. MASTOR-Otto M.Sk. 1784 //?/