1969 11 25COUNCIL MEE TING -Regular Session
Council Chambers
November 25,1969
8 o'clock PM
Present were:Michael Boyle,Dr.Ernest Lindell,Otto Skaug,Gordon Ebbert,
Norman Johnson,Bill Moe and Bob Hill.
Mayor Otto Skaug called the meeting to order.He welcomed the three new
Councilmen to their first regular City Council Meeting.Minutes of the previous
meetings of October 28 and November 11,1969 were approved as written upon a
motion by Michael Boyle.Second by Dr.Lindell.Carried.
REGULAR BILLS
GENERAL FUND
.PARK &RECREATION
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
STREET
WATER AND SEWER
SANITATION
FIREMENS'PENSION
URBAN"ARTERIAL
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
$3,251.73
17.99
204.06
576.28
1,993.01
27.03
40.00
3,778.58
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Motion by Bill Moe that the regular bills be paid.Second by Bob Hill.Passed.
Warrant No's.3476 through 3529 in the amount of $9,888.68 were approved for payment,
RESOLUTION NO.498 -CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATEWIDE CITY EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
The resolution was read in it's entirety relating to contributions to the
Statewide City Employees Retirement System and making an election as to
the basis of the City's contributions.RCW 41.44.090 provides that any
city having in its employ ten or more employees who are members of the
system may elect to contribute,in lieu of contributions equal to those
deposited by employees,an amount estimated actuarially necessary to
match at retirement the accumulated normal contributions of its members
who will ultimately retire for service or disability.Moved by Gordon
Ebbert to adopt the Resolution.Second by Dr.Lindell.Passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.499 -AMENDING THE 1969 BUDGET FOR THE SANITATION DIVISION.
Charles Davenport,City Clerk,explained the increase in garbage pick-up
rates were effective in September of 1968,therefore,the new rate created
an excess in the 1969 Revenue.It was impossible to forecast the revenue
since the State statutes require an annual budget be compiled and adopted
within the previous year of which it would be effective.The amount budgeted
for payment to the garbage contractor is insufficient to meet the requirement
and Resolution No.499 is necessary to amend the 1969 Budget for the Sanitation
Department as follows:
REVENUE 8670 Sanitation Fill and Special Charges $14,000
EXPENDITURES 817 122 Garbage Services $14,000
RESOLUTION NO.500 -ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES
The Resolution was read in its entirety.The easement is being granted to
the City of Moses Lake by Luther J.and Wilma Brizendine.It is located
in a portion of Chestnut Street designated on the attached map accompanying
the resolution,and is granted for storm drainage in connection with Phase II
of Pioneer Way.Moved by Dr.Lindell that the City accept the easement and
adopt Resolution No.500.Second by Michael Boyle.Passed.
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RESOLUTION NO.501 -ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING -IMPROVEMENT OF
NORTHSHORE DRIVE -PROPOSED L.I.D.#25.
\f The City Council received a petition by the property owners several months
ago desiring improvement of the 300 and 400 block on Northshore Drive by
constructing and installing storm drainage,side lateral sewer connections,
asphalt concrete pavement,and curbs and to create a local improvement dis
trict to assess the cost and expense tf said improvements against iproperties
in such district.The Resolution was read by title only stating such and setting
December 23,1969 as the date for a public hearing whereby objections to the
proposed L.I.D.could be heard.Ron Baker,Assistant City Engineer,stated
that 82%of the property owners are in favor of this project,and the preliminary
assessment rates will be made available for mailing before December 5,1969
allowing the fifteen days required before a public hearing.He also stated the
project would be a reconditioning rather than new construction,therefore,
sidewalks have been omitted from this request.Motion by Bob Hill to adopt
the resolution.Second by Dr.Lindell.Passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO.603 -ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.24.
The ordinance was read by title only and Section 17 of Ordinance No.474 was
waived in order to pass it at the firstreading.It establishes Local Improvement
No.24 for improvement of the alley parallel and northwest of Broadway Avenue
from Alder Street to Ash Street by grading,graveling,constructing and installing
storm drainage,curbs,sidewalks and asphaltic concrete pavement.Michael
Boyle moved for adoption of the ordinance.Second by Norman Johnson.Passed
unanimously.
WASHINGTON STATE BOARD AGAINST DISCRIMINATION -PROPOSED AGREEMENT
J/A letter was read from Larry Peterson,Chairman,of the Inter-Racial Commission
\^recommending Conncil approval of an agreement between the Washington State
Board Against Discrimination and the City of Moses Lake.The objective of the
agreement is to aid in resolving housing complaints as rapidly and fairly as
possible and to avoid duplication.The State Legislature adopted a Fair Housing
Law during the 1969 Session which closely parallels the Moses Lake Fair Housing
Ordinance.It further provides the complainant the right to specify which of the
agencies shall hear the case and the right to appeal his case to the State Board
if unhappy with the decision of the local board.It also provides for a uniform
complaint form so both the local and state boards will have advance knowledge
of the case.Gordon Ebbert moved to approve the agreement.Second by
Dr.Lindell.Passed unanimously.
PRESENTATION TO WILLARD D.SELF -CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION,BASIC LAW
ENFORCEMENT -OLYMPIC COLLEGE.
P 7 A letter was read from John D.Clark,Executive Secretary of the Washington
Law Enforcement Officers Training Commission,that Officer Self graduated
from the 67th Basic Law Enforcement School at Olympic College at Bremerton,
Washington with a Grade of "A".This is a cumulative grade based on written
examination,firearms,notebook,class participation,punctuality,cooperation
and attitude.Officer Self of the Moses Lake Police Department was present
and Mayor Skaug presented the Certificate to him personally.Chief of Police,
William Bjork,took the opportunity to say that he is very proud of Officer Self
and very pleased that he received the Certificate of Graduation with an outstand
ing grade.
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SAFETY AWARD TO MOSES LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF CHIEFS OF POLICE AND THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL./<D/^
Harold Stadshaug,former Mayor of Moses Lake and a member of the State Safety
Commission,represented the International Association of Chiefs of Police and
the National Safety Council,presented the First Place Winner Plaque to Chief
of Police William Bjork.The award was based on six vehicles and sixteen
drivers for the period of July 1968 through June,1969.Chief Bjork accepted
the plaque on behalf of the Police Department as a team.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION-SAFETY AWARD
A letter was read stating that at the Pacific Northwest Pollution Control
Association's annual meeting on November 7,1969,in Seattle,the City of
Moses Lake Sewer Division received the 1969 Safety Award for Treatment
Plants.The Sewer Division has worked in excess of 23 years without loss
of time due to accidents.The City of Moses Lake was in competition with
cities from Idaho,Oregon,Washington and British Columbia.Moses Lake's
record excelled those of all other cities.Mayor Skaug presented the Plaque
to M.G.McLanahan,Public Works Superintendent,and commented that the
Sewer Division is to be congratulated on this fine record and should be encouraged
to continue their excellent record.
DECEMBER 1,1969 -PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 1970 BUDGET.
Mayor Skaug reminded the Council of the Special Meetling on December 1,1969
at 8:00 PM regarding the 1970 Budget for the City of Moses Lake.
Meeting adjourned.
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