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COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session July 8,1969
Council Chambers 8 o'clock PM
Present were :Monte Holm,Otto Skaug,Jack Eng#John Jones,Ernest Lindell
and Michael Boyle.Gordon Ebbert was not present.
Tfre meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones.Minutes of the previous meeting
were approved as written by a motion made by Otto Skaug,second by Jack Eng.
Carried.
BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL FUND $3,866.87
LIBRARY 3,470.69
PARK &RECREATION :1,519.21
STREET 2,050.80
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3 ,140.63
WATER AND SEWER 2,651.32
SANITATION 6,951.06
Motion by Eng that the regular bills be paid,second by Boyle.Motion carried.
SPECIAL BILLS
WATER AND SEWER FUND
Leonard Plumbing &Heating Company 1,506.43
P.O.Box 417
Moses Lake,Washington
A letter was read from Ron Baker,Assistant City Engineer,that 90%of the work
was completed and recommended acceptance of work with a progress payment
in the amount shown on the final estimate,payment No.3,Knolls Vista Lift
Station,Contract 68-05.
Motion by Holm,second by Lindell that this special bill be paid.Motion carried.
URBAN ARTERIAL FUND
Lewis Redford Engineers 2,816,91
Dorset Building
100 -116th Ave.S.E.
Bellevue,Washington
Professional Services -through May 31,1969 -Urban Arterial Project 8-3-162 (1)
Labor fee based on Section 5 of Contract.
Mowed by Eng that this special bill be paid,second by Skaug.Motion carried.
1967 WATER / SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Stevens,Thompson &Runyan,Inc.309.15
2 02 Hoge Building
705 Second Avenue
Seattle,Washington
Professional services rendered -Acct.No.68-S-235,002
May 1 -May 31,1969.
Motion by Holm that this special bill be paid,second by Eng.Motion carried.
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WATER/SEWER FUND
Murphy Brothers,Inc.,'559.60
P.O.Box 2685 -Terminal Annex
Spokane,Washington
A letter was read from Ron Baker,Assistant City Engineer,stating that the
project has been completed from Juniper Street to Balsam Street and recommended
acceptance of the work with payment to the contractor in the amount shown
on the estimate,regarding Contract 69-02 for Hill Street Sanitary Sewer.
This will also begin the 30-day lien period.I
Motion by Skaug that thhs special bill be paid, second by Lindell.Motion '
cariied.
Warrants No.2784 through 2879 in the amount of $2 8,842.67 were approved
for payment.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -BUILDING DEMOLITION
A letter was read from John Taylor,Building Inspector,stating that bids
were received for demolition of dangerous buildings.Robert Gibler of
Moses Lake was low bidder on each building with a total bid of $732 .00.
This was $168.00 below the estimate,and recommended that the bid of
Robert Gibler be accepted.
Motion by Monte Holm that we accept the bid of Robert Gibler,second
by Otto Skaug.Motion carried.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -REQUEST TO COVER PARKING METERS FOR SIDE
WALK SALE.
[$A letter was read from Logan Beam,Manager,Moses Lake Chamber of
Commerce,stating that the Retail Trades Division of the Chamber will
sponsor the annual sidewalk sales promotion on Friday and Saturday,
July 18,and 19,1969,.and request permission from the City Council to
cover parking meters for this two-day sales event.
Motion by Jack Eng that this request be granted,second by Dr.Lindell.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.489 -AMENDING THE COMPENSATION PLAN
f\?J Resolution No. 489 was read by title only.City Manager,Chester L.
•Waggener,stated that at the first of January when a cost of living
increase was granted city employees,there was a possibility that a
mid-year increase could be considred if additional State money were
forthcoming.In reviewing our salary structure,and comparing them
with other municipalities of similar size,we were a little low,There
existed sufficient appropriations within the various budget items of
the 1969 Budget to provide for a 2%salary increase for all full time
employees,and the salaries shown as proposed for the amendment to
the Compensation Plan include a 2%increase across the board.
Motion by Michael Boyle that the Resolution be adopted,second by
Dr.Lindell.Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO.490 -AMENDING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Resolution No.490 was read by title only.A letter was read from
Charles Davenport,Finance Director,stating that the adoption of this
Resolution is required to implement adjustment to the Compensatory Plan
of the City of Moses Lake for the calendar year 1969,and listed a break
down of salary adjustments for funds and departments.
Monte Holm made a motion to adopt Resolution No.490,second by
Jack Eng.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.491 -ACCEPTING DEED FROM COUNTY TREASURER
JOVO
Resolution No.491 was read by title only.A letter was read from City
Manager,Chester L.Waggener,stating that on May 13,1969 the City
Council authorized an application to purchase property from GrantCounty
for a well site.The deed has been received in accordance with the appli
cation.
Motion by Otto Skaug to adopt Resolution No.491,accepting the deed for
a parcel of land from GrantCounty,for a proposed well site.Second by
Jack Eng.Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL FILING PERIOD FOR ELECTION
Information was submitted regarding filing dates for Council positions /UUy
and the Council positions open for election -all filings will be for a
period of four year terms.
July 28 Filing Opens for Council Positions
August 1 Filing Closes for Council Positions
September 16 Municipal Primary Election
November 4 Municipal General Election
The following Council positions will be up for election:
Position No.Name of Present Councilman
4 John E.Jones
5 Ernest V.Lindell
6 Jack C.Eng
7 Monte Holm
Mayor Jones noted that according to the Election Calendar,if more than
two candidates file for any one position,then we must have a Primary
Election on September 16,1969.
BUDGET CALENDAR
The Budget Calendar for 1970 was submitted.Mayor Jones stated that more
time is allowed this year to make an estimate;a delay of about two months,
in accordance with legislation enacted this session.
Meeting ^adjourned.
Attest