1975 12 09CITY COUNCIL MEETING-Regular Session December 9,1975
Council Room -City Hall 8;00 P.M.
Members present:-Councilman,Robt.Hill,Bill Moe,Mike Boyle.Gordon Ebbert,Don Swanson
and Otto Skaug.Councilman Norm Johnson was not present.
Mayor Ebbert called the meeflng to order,and called for approval of the minutes of the Council
meeting of November 25th.Motion by Hill to approve the minutes as written.Second by Boyle.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Boyle,second by Hill to approve the minutes of the December 1,1975 meeting.
Motion carried.
Motion by Moe,second by Swanson to approve the minutes of the December 2,1975 meeting.
Motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL $10,441.81
ARTERIAL STREET "1,786.27
FEDERAL SHARING REVENUE 120.94
WATER/SEWER 733.63
SANITATION 12,167.97
WATER/SEWER CONST.1972 24,077.82
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,304.06
Motion by Moe that the regular bills be paid as submitted.Second by Skaug.Motion carried.
Warrant No's*4226 through 4311 in the amount of $50,632.50 were approved for payment.
ORDINANCE -PUBLIC HEARING -FRANCHISE FOR SAMMONS COMMUNICATIONS (second reading )
Mayor Ebbert opened the public hearing and asked for questions or comments from those In the .
audience.
Gene Oakley,1026 Cascade Avenue,also owner and operator of Superior T.V.Sales &Service,
had a letter which he read,in which he stated he is interested in the new Cable T.V.ordinancesJ as a concerned citizen wanting to improve the future quality and dependability ofTV reception
in our homes both through Cable TV and over TV translator stations.Has been a technician and
businessman over the last 18 years and had many opportunities to assess the quality of TV pictures
in his travels and chances to compare them with other operations.His observations lead him to
believe there is need for improvement here in Moses Lake.Without going into detail,a good ex
ample would be the utilization of microwave lengths to bring in clearer pictures from the Tri-Cities.
Adjacentchameloperation seems to be the cause of muchJrouble necessitating the lowering of
signal levels below the accepted standards to minimize interference between channels.
There are many things the local cable company would like to do if .giventhe money to do so,although
the City Administration apparently has not even a balance sheet from this company on the Moses Lake
operation to use in their deliberations,though the ordinance allows for same.It may be in fact thewhere-withall to help the local people do a better job for us. Has no suggestion on how the city can
Induceany changes in the local Cable TV system, other than bringing the forces of competitiontobearbydenyingthefranchisealtogether.
His letter continued,statrng that it shouldbe noted that unlikeother monopolies there is no govern
mental bodyregulating Cable TV companies in certain Important areas of performance other than the
city issuing a franchise.The franchise before this city seems to be more protection for SammonsCommunicationsthan the citizens.With.paid TV no longer an idea, buta reality, ordinanceswith
cities dealing with paid TV may be in order.Also the Council and Administration of Moses Lake
recognizethat weare the hubof an expanding rural community;are these peoplegoingto be denied
theipopular programs they now watch on free TV?While this may seem of little importance,the CouncilshouldbecognizanttonotethatCableTVcompaniesandtheirmicrowaveaffiliatesshouldberequiredtomaketheirsignalsavailabletoruralresidencesoverTVtranslatorsatreasonablerates.EveryonethenwillhaveavailablethequalityofTVprogrammingandnotjust a few who can afford to pay CableTViftheyarefortunatetohaveitpasstheirhome.
He concluded his letter stating that he thinks an agreement with Sammons Communications Companyneedsmuchmorestudy.
ffS-t *?"S,SfffWner rn}Qpe/ator of Central TV jn Ephrata,stated itis the same cable situation infSvfciL?hi™Mh°S1S fe'Stated that he approached the Ephrata Council a few months ago in Ephrata
J^i2?££,*?fi CabS SyStem ln Certaln areas stinks-We are not getting the performance thatS?«I hJi \?th*cable cZmpany'and concur wlth Gene 0akl*y that competition always pro-mueh «.T,«?hUltS*Th\y.are advertlsln9 **9channels of quality TV and itis not that today.Inasmuchas it is the same cable company In Ephrata,he thoght he should appear
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Bill Strange,Dallas,Texas,Vice President of Sammons Communications,was present and with him
were Erwin Sharp,Vice President in charge of Operations ofthe Company, and Rolf Bauge,local
manager of Sammons Communications.
BillStrange stated that we are hare in public hearing concerning the franchise,because our present
franchise is expiring.To remind and refresh the Council's memory,.in-1972 the FCC published its
reported order which states that any franchise thatexpires or is renewed after 1972 must contain cer
tain provisions,and that every cable operator in the United States must receive a certificate of
compliance to continue to operate,which is issued by the FCC. In the franchise,as presented to
Moses Lake, the Administration has increased requirements on the cable company as an operatoralmostten-fold inthe amount of protection ofthe citizens,that is in insurance coverage,liability
and operations within the city - which are all part of the franchise.He highlighted the franchise
in case some had not had an opportunity to look at it.
Bill Strange reminded the Council that the cable company at the present time does rot have rate
control.When the new franchise is passed the.rates come under the city's regulations.This has
been dictated by the FCC and applies to every city in the United States by March,1977.Alsowe
are not regulated as a utility because we have been defined bythe courts as not a utility.Also
have lots of competition -such as Gene Oakley and his Translator,and have 600 homes in this area
that elect not to takethis service.When this franchise is passed,a complaint officer is established
and the complaint officer's name is on record with the FCC in Washington.Also must malntal n a
service log listing the complaint,the nature,the procedure and what has been done about it.Further
more,we have to perform FCC tests every year.
Regarilng protection to the citizens =if the franchise is passed,the new rates would not.become
effective until February,1976.-Always have the right to inspect the records.The Cable Company
complies with standards of the National Electrical Code and Safety Code. Procedures for public
hearings;heretofore in many instances it was not required.Once this franchise is passed we can
not touch the rates without an advertised public hearing,which then would be a rate hearing.If the
FCC modifies the rules,the Cable Company is required to pay if any costs are involved.
Bill Strange responded to Paid TV that was mentioned. = This is in an experimental stage he noted.
We have five systems wherein we use paid television - not on a program basis,but on a monthly
charge.We are not happy with it -20%of our subscribers take it;it is a tremendous cost,and
have incurred a lot of complaints because the quality of themovies that we have to show.In one
city when the movie Lenny was shown,we lost 200 customers the rext day.We are testing paid TV
and we will offer at such time as we feel that we can make that investment,and it should be made
then.
In response to rural rates,he commented that for instance with most companies such as utilities
and possibly telephones,when they have to make an expansion into an area where there is not
abundant population,there is usually an additional charge.
Bill Strange continued,stating that when we adjusted the rates about a year ago,we gave as a
courtesy to the administration an operating statement.We do not have a separate corporation
In the State of Washington,this is a division.We have theexpertise and managerial skills and
that experience to provide good cable TV service in Moses Lake.We do have financial sources
to enable us to sustain in less than "reasonable return"..Although it is difficult to determine what
is considered a base rate of return on what investment.In 1974 our company showed a small profit
in the complex of Ephrata,Moses Lake and Othelloon the divisional income statements of allocation
actions and expenditures.These are our ways of determination of operation here in the Moses Lake
area.Even with all operations grouped together,the profitability on a million dollar:investment
is extremely small.With that Mr.Strange concluded his remarks,and asked if anyone else had
any questions.
Clint Connelly -T.V.Retail Businessman,stated he Is not a'technician,but does understand
picture quality and asked if there are any plans in the future for anything to be put on television
that will be better than we are getting now.Especially the channels from the Tri-citles,he added,
and suggested they either be taken off the air or improved.
Bill Strange replied -We do have to have good rapport with Television Dealers;we need them and
want them,but as far as taking something off the air,we never do it;once it is on people want it,
and .you have worse problems by taking it off.But any picture that we have that is not clear and
not performing correctly,yes;it should be.
Rolf Bauge responded to that also - In respect to the Tri-Citles Channel,when we first put them
on they were mainly for a standby system becuase we did have quite a few outages with the micro
wave system.They are not very good most of the time and fluctuate very much with weather condi
tions,but are at the present time looking at an antenna site mostly around the south campus area
and are coming up with quite a bit of improvement in the quality of the picture.If it shows to be a
good enough investment,we will be going ahead with It,possibly in the spring.
Gene Oakley - You say some of the channels you have on your system aren't up to par,but yet
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you want to charge us the same rate forthis service that other communities that have good pictureshavereasonablecharges- is there some reason other than pleading poverty -you can't afford to put
..a microwave in to bring these other channels in?
Bill Strange:-Our charge is for full cable service. Ifwe have channels that are not up to performancewe would take them off,but it is the FCC that won't permitus to do so. We have had two differentsetsofengineersoutto see about a different tower to bring the signal in.I checked out our complaint
log, andwe have not ted this complaint,apparently youdealers have handled the complaint. Thatdoesnotsay thatwe are satisfied withanything less thanthe best,and thatis what we are pledging to do tobringin.But if we haveto hook up more microwave -we spend nearly $100,000 a yearon microwave •
m?w/,we y*111 have to come back before,in a publichearing, andask for a rate increaseto take careofadditionalmicrowave.
Gene Oakley =You saythatthe FCC has regulations which you are.under,governing the quality ofthepictures.Do you have a copy ofthose regulations ? I have never heard ofan FCC man coming in.
Bill Strange =We do have the regulations andthey do comein on a surprise visit at least once'a
year to check.We can send you a copy of the FCC standards that we must meet.
gene Oakley - I am interested in this FCC regulation - I think it should be of vital interest to this
Council.
Kent Tones commented on the audit statement of yearending December 31,1974.=You mentionedthe milliondollar investment -$111,600 in interest.There area lot of things I don't understand
but am tryingto make some sense; I amtrying to understand towcomea corporation of this sizeispaying11%on its total investment andactually has no equity,if you will,otherwise you wouldnotbepaying11%?
?ffi Stranqe responded =In 1974 the prime rate was 12%,most cable companies paid 2%to 5%over the12%on Interest.We paid, because the size of the company,1%over prime equally 13%.The interest
allocationwe allocate whenwe look from a comparison standpoint of anyof ouroperations - we lookat a 20%equity and an 80%debt at an assigned amountof interest,that we use that a corporation
pays.It is done on that basis.
Aletter was read from James R.Newhouse,Certified Public Accountant,questioning the CableCompanysinformationalfinancestatements submitted, that any governmental body attempting toregulateorcontrolthecompany's activities would need complete and accurate information such as
those documents filed annually with the Interstate Commerce Commissionto determine what wouldbeareasonablerateofreturn on the company's investment in this area.
KentJones commented that we have heard mostly con'sto this,and as the conversation went on,feltthe need to say.that I feel thatthe cable televisiontothis •point has been quite anasset toMosesLake,and felt it should be noted in the public hearing minutes.
fffffi*9^commented that At seems allthe questions are particularly over tte quality of the picture?h=f !a /a.leiaSS uSSed a?alnst ^hat we are getting,and Ithink people are quite concerned inSL!k i f ?grab0Ut au i5,year franchise,and people are wondering perhaps if this is going tobethelastchanceforanybodyorthegoverningbodyhaveineffectsometypeofsayasfaraswhat
5Sf hi *?l are We g°inS t0 ^et with cable ^vision here.Ithink there are a lot of questionsfmn™i™'Si!"**answered ,as*ar as TWha*a">the plans ofSommons Communication as far asSSfwSS?!lIIrV^e uln MoJ!eu ***•as to quallty of Picture?What are things like,are theref«T«dlng cont0racts yo"nave with existing relay stations that would prohibit you from improvingindifferentareas?or -What can the City Council do still holding the reignsbackfrom"the franchise?f t&,!!8|£1 at1TPt t0 induce/ou to bri"9 ln abetter service?IsVsesLakelarking another aref^'2.2K hi f\VTu asS6SSed agalnst indebtedness somewhere else,are we carrying-ioS^eto?s"Ift??„he£u XthiIik thfse are some of the questions that people would like to have answeredhiSKd°n *kn°W tf*t\1,n Unbalance sheet,Income statement,etc.,TOwS^piSlflSSs etco^er the*^andfl^S^A to™?bo«\CertainlV *****and maybe most of thlsVudienceSn't go*'noTici tfnur J5?t mK°rttYS °fthemi but somebody certainly involved in the decisionmakingSS^l^'c^uSS.1"?thU°™~ndnf0 th°+f ln a^SSional manner and draw some much g
to invest ln acable system yoiThave'tahi™th^hV?6*,5 t*lat1lnves?s »•«"*><"*ofmoney necessarythatkindofinvestment?heflfteenyears am recommende/bvTrcc"?£riod °f T *°lu,stit*companies get much more lonoer Derlod?Vrf timl »T?enaed,°y *™Fcc-l assure you that utilitydelivertheverybest^fcan blcalsfte h«v«^m^tEton #J2 T^6 *"*pl0ture'we are ^to600residencesthatdonot^Z^Z^wZT^^uX^Z ^'""""•°W
franchise"?6 MayM *'**«*,tad "there were other w"*"P~tests or letters pertaining to this
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A letter was read from Hilda S.Rambosek indicating opposition to the cable television rate hike
the way it was handled in 1974,and questioned the Cable Company's reference to "membership"
which was understood to be transferable,and was not allowed the reduced rates earned when
she moved-to Othello..
Otto Skaugcommented that it would seem to him that with the assurance and with the complaintdepartmentactingin the new capacity of taking care of those unhappy people,and with the im
provement as we are assured that it will take,it looks like that would placate most the difficulty
herevoiced this evening. I think the Council has to be assured that some shape Of improvement "-
ln quality must be forthcoming in reasonable time.
Mayor Ebbert added,that the new rate increase has to be authorized along with the new franchise.
Bill Strange responded,that alongwiththe newrequirements by the FCC that the city has ratecontrol, weare telling you this is whatourrates are.When you pass the franchise youare pass
ing an acknowledgement that this is what our rates are.In 1976 if we determine we need to have a
rate increase,then we come in for a rate hearing.
Mlkejoyje.inquired - Is it a correctassumption, accordingto this franchise document,that 14 years
from now the quality of the three Tri-citles channels could be the same as now with no improvement,legally bound?
Rolf Bauge -replied -As far as the technicalities of it,yes it could be.
Mike Boyle - The company stands under no obligation to improve the quality of those three channels?
Rolf Bauge - Yes, that is correct.Bill Strange, added, - based on the wordage in that ordinance.
Gene Oaklev commented that it is his understanding that the Cable TV Company does not have to have
a franchise to operate.They are very desirous of having one,but am wondering if they could stand
to operate without one for a while until they shape up. I don't think there is anything in it that wecouldsatisfyour customerto guarantee a better picture, and that's all I amhere for. I think legal
counsel could study this and defer this action.
Bill Strange,added that they are required by the FCC upon the expiration of a franchise to have
another one.The FCC knows of this franchise expiration.We have to have another franchise.
What steps would occur if this Council elects not to grant us a franchise?That is between the FCC
and attorneys.But we are presenting to you exactly what the FCC tells us.I think the Council is
well aware of the requirements by the federal register.
Moved by Hill to close the public hearing.Second by Moe.Motion carried.
The ordinance was read by title only.
Motion by Moe to table the matter until the Council Meeting on December 23, 1975. Second by
Boyle.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.743 -IMPOSITION OF COURT COSTS
A letter was read from City Attorney Pat Acres along with an ordinance which he believe should be
adopted by the City for the Imposition of Criminal and Quasicriminal cases in municipal court.At
the present time,Municipal Court receives no costs in criminal cases.To his knowledge,it is
the only court in Grant County wo fails to do so.The additional income would help recover costs
for maintaining the Court.
The ordinance was read in its entirety,providing whenever,in any criminal or quasicriminal proceed
ing ;the judge find the defendant guilty after trial or pleas of guilty,in addition to any penalty imposed
for the ordinance violation,shall assess the costs as follows:
For filing the cause $4.00
'"-For service of supoenas,each 2.00
For service of arrest warrants,each 2.00
The costs collected by the courts,:assessed hereunder,shall be paid into the city's current expense
fund.These costs shall not be suspended by the Judge,except when the defendant is indigent.
Motion by Hill to adopt the ordinance at the first reading,waiving the second reading.-Second by
Swanson.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.744 --.;;-INTER-RACIAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS A.....
The City Manager noted that two ordinances are beirg presented.The differences are ln thefirst
paragraph under l.09.010"Membershlpr In referring to .the membership,one ordinances states -'shall
be composed from citizens from within the corporate limits'—.The other states - 'shall be
composed from citizens from within the greater Moses Lake area'.The Council will have to consider
which one they wish.The present ordinance does not specifically state that the membership shall be
from within the corporate limits.
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Mayor Ebbert commented the Inter-Racial Commission for Human Rights much prefers the ordinance
allowing membership within the greater Moses Lake area,because they are having such a problem
getting membership on the Commission.Many people that would be active reside on the Base
primarily,and it would help them get better qualified people to serve on this Commission.There
fore,he.suggested adopting the ordinances allowing membership 'within the greater Moses Lake area'.
Motion by Boyle to pass the ordinance allowing membership from the'greater Moses Lake area".
Second by Skaug.
Bill Moe commented that his contention all along has been that we should keep our appointments
within our/auwority.I would be against passage as the motion indicates.
Bob Hill added that he has made his feelings known in the past and must concur with Mr.Moe.
Motion carried on the first reading of the ordinance.Opposed*by Hill and Moe.
RESOLUTION NO.742 -REQUEST TO BUILD ON UNPLATTED LAND -STAN AECK
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A letter was read from Associate Planner Stan Bech,stating the Planning Commission at their
regularmeeting on December 4,1975,held a-public hearing and approved the PreliminaryAeck
Plat I.With approval of the Plat the Commission recommended to the City Council that Stanley
V.Aeck be permitted to build on unplatted property with the following conditions:
1.That a bond be posted with the City Treasurer for the amount of $2400 to cover the cost
of completing the plat including the installation of all minimum improvements.These
minimum improvements shall be completed within two (2)years or the bond shall be
forfeited.The developer may apply to the Planning Commission for an extension of
that time limit.
2.That no occupancy permits shall be issued for any building on the above described
property until all platting requirements have been completed.
He recommended to Council the accompanying resolution be approved.
Motion by Skaug,second by Hill to adopt the resolution.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.743 -AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CHECKS -NAME CHANGE //•?/~/l
A letter was read from Finance Director R. R.Gagnier,stating the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer,
Daryl Ann Leonard was married on November 29,1975,which necessitates theettached resolution
to authorize her signature as Daryl Ann Helton.The resolution was read by title only.
Moved by Swanson to adopt the resolution regarding the name change.Second by Boyle.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO.744 -LEASE FROM MOSES LAKE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
A letter was read from City Manager Chet Waggener along with a resolution authorizing
execution ot a lease with the Moses Lake Conservation District in accord with approval
granted by the City Council on the meeting of November 25,1975.The only change relates
to the rent,which has been reduced from $250 per month to $220 per month.
The resolution was read by title only.Motion by Hill,second by Boyle to adopt the resolution
authorizing execution of the lease.Motion carried.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT -CHAIRMAN.INTER-RACIAL COMMISSION ^
A letter was read from Mayor Ebbert requestingCouncil confirmation of his appointment of
Jesie Castro as Chairman of the Inter-Racial Commission for Human Rights.Noted that
Darlene Skeels,Chairperson of the Commission is moving to Othello,therefore will no
longer be serving on the Commission,nor in her capacity as Chairperson.
Motion by Hill to concur ln this appointment.Second by Skaug.Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -TELEMETERING AND BOOSTER STATION
Aletter was read from Public Works Director Jerry Fay,requesting Council permission to advertise '®'0 "v'
for bids on construction of a Booster Station and Telemetering System as recommended in the Water
System Operational Analysis.This will provide supervisory control of wells in order to distributepumpingdemand,provide pressure flowcontrol to balance water pressure and flows, and improvefireflowsInthecentralbusinessdistrict.City funds have beenallocated for this project,along
with a 40%DSHS Grant.Construction costs is estimated between $125,000 and $150,000.
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Jerry Fay added that,with the relocation of our Well #11,the DSHS eliminated some costs from$300,000 and reduced it to a more realistic figure.
Moved by Moe to grant permission to seek bids on this project.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.'*£.
STATUS/INFORMATIONAL - from City Manager
City owned lots in the Garden Heights Addition #2:
pyyJ Chet Waggener stated he has a letter from Safeco Title Insurance Company on behalf of United '
\\J Builders indicating ttat they have decided :to not buy Lots 22, 23, 24 and one-half of lot 25
ln GardenHeights Addition No. 2. Thereason for that decision on their part is drainage problems
that exist ln the GardenHeights area that have been unresolved at this point; there are continuing
problems on It.
Jerry Fay commented on the problems ln the Garden Heights area.The one portion of the line which
was to intercept and pick up the drainage waters that are coming off the layers of caliche,which is-about 400 feetof subdrainage pipe of which portions ofit was .surveyed improperly and laid Improperly
and did not intercept all of the water. We are currently in the process of lowering that section of the
pipe in hopes of intercepting the water. This is being done by City crews now, the main project was
done by a contractor.We still feel that we cannot guarantee even with lowering the pipe that we
can Intercept all of the water,but are hoping this solution willtake care of the problem.
City owned Lots listed for Sale:
,ry\The City Manager stated a listing is being updated to submit tothe Multiple Listing Board to
yJ have them re-appraise lots and giveus a current listing.He suggested these particular lots in Garden
Heights be kept off that list,or perhaps add them with the notation that they are not to be appraised
or offered for sale until the drainage problem is resolved.
Motion by Moe that the City Manager be authorized to hold those lots in question in GardenHeightsNo. 2 off the list submitted to the Multiple Listing Bureaufor re-appraisal.Second by Skaug.
Motion carried.
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BobHill .recommended that — in the future, a deposit is necessary of some sort.
Chet Waggener agreed..The'city has never requested a deposit because we never found a need forone, but obviously'we have incurred some costs at this pointin draftingordinances and carrying
things through to the City Council,and possibly we can work with the Multiple Listing Board as to
what a reasonable amount of earnest money would.be,and come back to Council with a Resolution or
Ordinance on this,after discussing it with the City Attorney.
Also added we have asked the Multiple Listing Board to handle the sale of any available lots listed.
We have handled this quite loosely ln the past.It would be then they would handle the disposition
of it exclusively.The city would not sell it directly to any individuals,nor would we workwith any
other realtors.The Council concurred this could be handled at the same time a Resolution be brought
back regarding a deposit.
Basic Introduction to Advanced Management for Local Government,sponsored by the Local Govern-.
ment Personnel Institute.AWC.Washington Association of Counties and the U.S.Civil Service
Commission:
The workshop location for Eastern Washington Istobe held in Ellensburg on December 16th,it is an
all day session,and it might be well worthwhile.Jim Barney and Don Swanson stated they would
be Interested ln going.Some staff people are going also added Chet Waggener,and registration
will be handled by the City for those Councilmen that are planning to go.
Leasing Facilities from Conservation District for Planning and Building Department:
The move into those facilities will take place as soon as telephones are installed,and they are in
the process presently of doing just that.Change in organizational structure ln establishing a one-
)0 stop permit system is putting a person in charge of that operation.The City Manager stated he has)designated Stan Bech to head that department and will be in full charge of Planning &Building Inspec
tion facilities and operation.He also emphasized this is not a demotion*for Bob Kimball;he is still
Building Official. Allthis does is restructure the organization and puts that persoj/mcnirge of the
Planning process who usually works first with the developers.Building Inspection will still be done
by Bob,but ifthere are any questions,expect him to go to Stan first rather than directly answerable ,.
to the City Manager.'
CETA Funds'.,
Chet Waggener Informed the Council the 1Employment Security Department has advised the city that CETA
funds will be funded through June 30,1976 .That will allow the two people in the Park positions and one
Finance Dept.and continue two people In the Police Department under CETA employment.At this time
and basis it is considered temporary employment.If the funds are not forthcoming,the position and
employee will be terminated.
Motion by Boyle that the Council agrees to continue the CETA Program.Second by Swanson.Motion
carried.
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Continued Public Hearing -1976 Preliminary Budget:
Because the lateness of the hour and a need for an Executive Session regarding Collective Bargain
ing and Personnel matters,Mike Boyle made a motion that this Council Meeting be recessed until
December 16,1975 at 8:00 P.M.and the continued public hearing regarding the 1976 budget be
scheduled for December 15,1975 at 8:00 P.M.Second by Hill.Motion carried.
Meeting recessed at 10:45.and went into Executive Session with the City Manager.
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MAYOR,Gordon M.Ebbert
City Clerk,R. R.Gagnier
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