1977 11 082630
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION November 8, 1977 - 8:00 P.M.
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM
Members Present:Don Swanson,Bob Hill, Bill Moe,Kent Jones,Jim Barney,and
Eric Skaug. Absent:Norm Johnson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Don Swanson.
Kent Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 25,1977,be approved
l as submitted,second by Jim Barney,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $ 7,910.55
STREET 7,735.52
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 697.07
CIVIC CENTER 5,892.14
WATER/SEWER 122,803.29
SANITATION 17,156.97
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1972 118,486.61
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 733.24
L.I.D.#36 139.15
L.I.D.#37 .7,874.28
L.I.D. #39 14,029.78
L.I.D.#40 12,915.09
TOTAL $316,373.69
Bill Moe moved that the bills be approved as submitted,second by Eric Skaug,and
passed unanimously.Warrants #3518 through #3611 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Hill moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Award of Contract for Reservoir #4 Transmission Main,to E.J.Schneider Co.'//(#(,
at $118,389.00.
2.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easement -Strand Diversified,for utility ./0/3
purposes.
seconded by Jim Barney, and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -No others
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
ANALYSIS AND COMMENTS ON MOSES LAKE AMBULANCE SERVICE
A letter from Mayor Donald E.Swanson was read which stated that the National //3^
Safety Council,acting for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission,and in co
operation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, completed an
analysis of the Moses Lake emergency medical services program. Moses Lake
received positive ratings in all 26 elements involved in the total evaluation.
He said that the Moses Lake Fire Department and the staff at Samaritan Hospital
should receive a much deserved, sincere and public commendation for their
professionalism,the pride they take in their work, and the benefit the citizens
receive.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS -None
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
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VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
,*P Mr«Waggener,City Manager,presented a copy of the new Moses Lake Municipal
0'Code to the Councilmen present.There were 75 copies published of the new code
book.He asked that the old copies of the code be returned.He asked the Council
what their thoughts were on charging for books that were distributed to other than
Council members,Commission members,and staff.
Mr.Hill asked if the Public Library would not have to pay and Mr.Waggener stated
that they would not.Mr.Hill stated that attorneys should be charged,though
it wouldn't cover the cost of publication of the code.
Mr.Hill made a motion that the Council set a fee of $75.00,seconded by Mayor
Swanson,and passed unanimously.
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MUNICIPAL INSURANCE
Mr.Waggener distributed a letter received from Hanks &Fields Insurance,Inc.,
Othello,which stated that they felt that there's inadequate time to put together ,
an account of this magnitude,and do a professional insurance job for the City.,//oP-f
They also stated that they wished to thank the City for the information,which
was provided,and it was more than anyone could expect.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
R. C.Bierma,City Clerk