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1968 11 121313 COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION November 12,1968 8 o'clock PM -City Hall The City Council met in regular session with the following councilmen present: Monte Holm,Gordon Ebbert,Otto Skaug,Jack Eng,John Jones,Dr.Lindell and Michael Boyle. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved by the motion of Otto Skaug,second by Jack En g. BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID GENERAL FUND $5,375.64 LIBRARY 1,187.82 PARK AND RECREATION 1,564.91 STREET 4,750.55 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,359.37 WATER AND SEWER 6,122 .96 SANITATION 6,516.98 FIREMEN'S PENSION 2,744.26 URBAN ARTERIAL 5,628.58 The bills were approved for payment on the motion of Jack Eng,second by Otto Skaug.Passed unanimously. SPECIAL BILLS 1967 REVENUE BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND Shinn Irrigation 266.48 L- East Broadway Moses Lake,Washington Rehabilitation of Pump No.21 Motion by Monte Holm to pay this special bill.Second by Dr.Lindell. Passed unanimously. GENERAL FUND Clark,Coleman,Rupeiks,Inc.572.00 3233 Eastlake Ave.E. Seattle,Washington Land Use studies for location detail of Urban Arterial Board Project No.8-3162 Motion by Dr.Lindell to pay the special bill.Second by Michael Boyle.Passed unanimously., Warrants No.1487 through 1585 were approved for payment in the amount of 1 $36,089.65.U u u u November 12,1968 1314 Mayor Jones,noting the many visitors to the meeting on behalf of Sally McLanahan,stated that the Council was not in a position to have a public hearing with speeches on behalf of Mrs.McLanahan.He said that everyone on the Council appreciates the work she has done in the various recreation phases and all think she is a very great person and has done a good job.He said that a problem does exist and has to be considered.It is the Resolution which prompted the termination of Mrs.McLanahan's services.The following paragraph from the Resolution was read. SECTION 25.EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES No person shall be eligible for employment if he is a relative of any elected official or department head of the City of Moses Lake.No two persons from the same family shall be employed in any one department,and shall be employed in another department only upon written approval of the City Administrator. Otto Skaug said he thinks it is well intended and that we have been derelict in the enforcement does not mean that we should necessarily continue to do so.He said the Council thinks Mrs.McLanahan has done an outstanding job.That the Council is among her admirers.That it is encumbent upon the Council to act as they do now. Mayor Jones said that the only action that could be taken would be to change the Resolution.Mr.Skaug stated he felt the Resolution should be strengthened and prohibit the possibility of such an occurrence again.Mayor Jones said that the action taken by Mr.Waggener is the only thing that could be done and note was taken that the petitions were received and that they are aware of the feelings of the people in the town.The job of hiring and retaining employees is a job which is in the province of the City Manager.We are not in a position to tell Mr.Waggener how to run his business unless it is completely contrary to our own desires.We have a Resolution and he has somewhat belatedly followed this Resolution.The Council can do nothing but back him up. Mayor Joras stated that "Mack"McLanahan is a Department Head and that he is one of the most important people we have working for the City and hoped that the action taken is not going to reduce the good feeling we have always had with Mr.McLanahan. He suggested to Mr.Waggener that in the future we do not permit a situation to go this long.If this had never been allowed we never would have had any problems. Monte Holm noted that Mack had not been a department head at the time Mrs. McLanahan was hired.He said Sally has done a wonderful job and that Mack has done an outstanding job. The Rev.Godfrey White requested that the Mayor and Council open the matter for public hearing because the feeling in the City is so high on this matter and many people need to have their say. Gordon Ebbert said we have a Resolution and we have to adhere to it and if we do not we would have to allow everyone's relatives to work for the City and could not discriminate.If there is a public hearing there will be a lot of sentiment aroused but this does not change the Resolution.There is no reason why this should be done. We should not have let this go this far. Mayor Jones said that the purpose of the Resolution is to avoid the ramifications that would develop from the hiring of relatives. The Rev.Mr.White said there are legal aspects that might be brought up.That people who have love and concern for Mrs.McLanahan are silenced.That a public hearing would be a very happy way of resolving this very unfortunate issue.That his legal .advisor said there are some loop holes and that her employment might be reconsidered. 1315 November 12,1968 Mayor Jones said that although most organizations do not have such a Resolution it is a general practice not to hire relatives in the same organiza tion.The Council feels it is a good Resolution.It was decided that to hold a public hearing would accomplish nothing. Jack Eng said that listening does not resolve anything.We have a Resolution on the books and we are being asked to circumvent it and break the law.It is on the books and if it is changed it should be strengthened. Michael Boyle expressed the opinion that comments should be directed to Mr.Waggener at his convenience as far as his daily schedule is concerned.He said he appreciated the feeling of the visitors but that a public testimonial is not going to change or alter what is already on the books. Dr.Lindell said since this is not an agenda item and since we all have read the letters and understand the feelings of the people there is no reason to have it as an agenda item for a public hearing. It was noted that the petitions were received and appreciation was expressed to the visitors. Mr.Waggener said that despite all the concern,only one person called to discuss this matter with him prior to this meeting.If there was that much concern it was not evidenced to him. ORDINANCE -SELF SERVICE GASOLINE STATIONS -SECOND READING Ordinance No.590 regulating the sale,distribution,handling and delivery of gasoline and other inflammable liquids in garages,service stations,and other places of business having gasoline or other inflammable liquids for sale to the public within the corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake,and providing penalties for the violation thereof,was read by title only.This was the second reading of this ordinance. Otto Jensen,Fire Chief,said that this is in accordance with the National Fire Code and updates our own code. Motion to adopt the Ordinance on the second reading by Monte Holm,second by Jack Eng.Passed unanimously. RESOLUTION No,468 ACCEPTING EASEMENT -MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT No.161 \QI-s Resolution No.468 was read.The City Manager referred to the request.to call for bids for the Knolls Vista Sewerage Station and said that the school property is the only property available for the station. Motion by Gordon Ebbert to accept the Resolution.Second by Dr.Lindell.Passed unanimously. ,*? ^ n RESOLUTION No.469 -AMENDING BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN,•P ,9^Resolution No.469 amending the basic compensation plan for employment in j the municipal service of the City of Moses Lake was read.The City Manager , said that this proposes to put into effect as of January 1,1969 those salary allocations approved by the Council by approval of the budget.That the schedule is updated by 3 .7%from last year. Motion by Monte Holm to adopt the Resolution.Second by Otto Skaug.Passed unanimously. November 12,1968 1316 REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -KNOLLS VISTA SEWERAGE STATION A letter from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,was read in which he stated that the Knolls Vista Lift Station requires extensive maintenance primarily due to the lack of an adequate wet well.Clogging occurs occasionally.The existing pumps are operating close to capacity and it is proposed that a new packaged lift station be installed on school property and the existing lift station be converted to a wet well.Budget item 716.2 22 provides funding for the proposed work.He proposed that bids be advertised for on November 22 and 19,with the bids to be opened on December 4 at 2 PM to be considered by the Council on December 10. Mr.Nevins presented slides showing the type of pump to be installed.Bro chures were also shown to the Council.This work was budgeted for in 1968. Motion to grant the request by Otto Skaug.Second by Michael Boyle.Passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL BIDS - DEEP WELL TURBINE PUMP FOR WELL No.28 A letter from Pat Nevins was read in which he stated that specifications have been prepared for the bid and installation of a new deep well turbine pump and motor due to the fact that two of the five wells at Grant County Airport which were purchased by the City were equipped with submersible pumps and that one of the pumps failed to meet insurance requirements and had to be replaced during the first month of operation.The other submersible motor has broken down below our insurer's requirement and he recommended that one submersible pump be eliminated from the base system. The bids would be published on November 14 and 18 with the bid opening on December 5 at 2 PM with consideration by the Council on their meeting of December 10. He estimated it would cost approximately $9,000 to do the switching and relocating of the pumps and to put it in working order. The City Manager asked that the date of the bid opening be changed to December 4 to coincide with the other bid opening. Motion by Holm to grant the request to call for bids for a deep well turbine pump for Well No.28 and to change the bid opening date to December 4.Second by Michael Boyle. REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -POLICE VEHICLES A letter was read from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director ,requesting per mission to call for bids on three four-door sedans.The car of the Park and Recreation Director and the Fire Chief would be traded and the third police car would be for the City of ;Westlake. Mr.Nevins requested authorization to publish the call for bids on November 15 and 22 with the bid opening at 2 PM on the 4th of December,to be considered at the December 10th meeting of the Council. Motion by Jack Eng to grant the request to call for bids on three four door sedans requested by Mr.Nevins.Second by Dr.Lindell.Passed unanimously. 1317 November 12,1968 DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE MEETING -ELLENSBURG -NOVEMBER 2 0 Ellensburg will host a meeting of the cities in the 13th Legislative District on Wednesday,November 2 0 at the Thunderbird Restaurant.The City Manager said this would be a good meeting to meet the legislators before they go to Olympia. John Jones and Gordon Ebbert said they would plan to attend.Others will let the City Manager know whether or not they can go. S TRATFORD ROAD -SLIDE PRESENTATION A)Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,presented before and after slides of the 1°' work done on Stratford Road.He said the project is practically completed. WORKSHOP ON LOCATING AND DESIGNING PUBLIC BUILDINGS -NOVEMBER 21 An announcement of a workshop on locating and designing public buildings, city halls,police stations and libraries will be held on November 2 1 in Renton. The City Manager felt it would be a good workshop.He plans to attend. The Mayor belatedly welcomed visitors to the meeting and especially the Boy Scout Troop.He extended an invitation to all to return to meetings at any time. Meeting adjourned. /Mayoj/ ATTEST: