1960.01.26_00001582 January 26,1960
The Conacil met in regular session,councilmen present were:Frank Holmes,
William Hilderbrand,John Dietsen,Merle West and Fred Krueger.
The metien by West seconded by Dietsen,in the Mayer's absence Fred Krueger act
as Mayor Pro-tem.Motion carried.
Meeting was called -to order by Mayor Pro-tem Fred Krueger.
Minutes of the previous meeting of January 12th were approved.The motion by
Rilderbrand seconded by West minutes approved by the council.Motion carried.
BILLS:were duly audited and signed by the council.The met,ion by Hilderbrand
accended by Holmes billa be paid and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
CURRENTEXPENSE:
Warrants Nos.1370 thru 1607 paid in the amount of $1,311.8¼
WATER&SENER:
Warrants Nes.283 thru 303 paid in the amount er 3,3¶6.30
STREET:
Warrant Nos.2161 paid in the amen«t of 2.18
EQUIPMENTRENTAL:
Warrants Nos 819 thru 836 paid in the ameant of 1,135.36
LIBRARY:
Warrants Nos.395 &396 paid in the amount •£19.71
PARK:
Warrants Nos.h30 &h31 paid in the amount of 20.59
SANITATION:
Warrants Nos.179 &180 paid in the amount of 149.13
TRAFFIC CONTROL:
Warrant Nee.279 paid in the amount of 2.78
FIREME|N*S PEKSEON:
Warrants Nos 11 de 12 paid in the steunt of 1,236.03
NATURALGAS:
Warrants Nos.Sh9 thru 862 paid in the amount of 9,h92.27
G.O.B.#4:BILLS:The motion by Dietsen seconded by Holmes that the bill of Fair-banks construction ce,in the amount er $5,o60.h8 and $$20.00 to the City of MosesLakeforconstructionofPublicSafetyBuildingAdditionbeallowedandwarrants
drawn.Motion carried.
BID AWARDFIRE HOSE:Letter from Fire Chief Rolly recommending that three bids bepurchasedfromthethreelowbidders.Hese from General Fire Equipment Co,for$1,692.00,Hydrant Wye from American La-France Corp for $166.00 and Siamese CeaplingfromReney's,Inc for $42.00 was read.The motion by Dietsen seconded by HolmesthattherecommendationoftheFireChiefbeacceptedforthetot.a1 cost of thethreeitems$1,899.00 plus Wash State Sales Tax.Motion carried.
PIANNING COMMISSIONRECOMMENDATIONFOR ZONE CHANGEFOR Sth AND 7th STREETSFROMk-i 10 k-Ë:recommending to the City Council to resene all ol'thai area boundedby5thand7thandBalsanandDivisionwasread.The motion by West seconded byDietzenPlanningCommissionrecommendationbeacceptedandauthorisetheCity
Attorney †,o draw up an ordinance.Motion carried.
CIAIMFOR DAMAGES:Joseph B.Pincock,claimant.City Attorney John Calbem saidtheclaimhadbeenfiledasaresultofacollissionbetereenapolicevehicleandprivateindividualandrecommendsthattheclaimbereferredtotheInsurance
Carrier.Chaim noted and turned over to the insurance company.
January 26th,1960 Cont'd
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PARK AND MAP FEES McGERADDITION:Letter from Acting City
Engineer J.Garth Andersen recetamending that the Council waive Park and Map feesofLynaAdditions1and2inthereplattingofapertionofLynnAdditions1and2terectifyadiscrepancyinbeundariesbetweenthetueplatswasread.The
motion by West seconded by Holmes recommendation of the engineer be accepted.Motion carrikd.
CHLORINE PORCHASEFOR 1960:Letter from City Administrator Chester Waggener
stating that the City has purchased a carload (19 1-ton cylinders)of chlorineforthesewagetreatmentplantinconjunctionwithacarloadpurchasetothe City
of Ephrata,reducing the Cities cost to $100.00 per ton by so doing,and wantedItoadvisethecouncilregardingthesavingsthroughco-operative purchasing,aswererequiredtocommitthemselvespriortocouncilmeeting.Council had noobjections.
REQUESTFOR BID CALLWELLDRILLING:Let,ter from Acting City Engineer J.GarthAnderson,requesting that ibe dity Council authorize the City Engineer's officetoprepareplansandspecificationsforthedrillingofWell#8 and call for bidstobeopenedFeb19,1960 and award be made at the next regular council meeting
on Feb 23,1960 was read.The motion by Hilderbrand seconded by West to accepttheengineersrecomendationandauthorisecallforbidstobeopenedFeb19th,and award to be made at the next regular council meeting on Feb 23)1960.
Motion carried.
REPORTON L.I.D.PETITIONS:was given by Acting Engineer J.Garth Anderson,anticipated on asking for authority to proceed on proposals for L.i.D.but ongoingoverpetitionsfoundafewsnagsandfoundtherewasnotengugh'signaturespluslacko£value of property owner to carry entire project.Have circulated
a second petition for sewer line but have not received it back as yet.PetitionfrompropertyownersofWeeAcresandSorterAdditionforsewerlinesonBarbaraStreetandLakesideDrivewasread.Mr.Loy Rose of 2119 Lakeside,Herman Corleyof2109LakesideDrive,Merle Ackley of 2116 Lakeside Drive and Mr.Charles Halbert:2121 Lakeside,appeared before the council and object to a black-top until sewerlineisin.City Engineer to give report at next council meeting.
I LFASE AGREDMT FOR AIRPORT MANAGER:City Attorney John Calbom stated that a -
lease agreement had been drgâted for airport manager and it is his recommendationthatthematterbereferredtotheAirportCommitteeandDuaneAllentostudylease.The motion by Hilderbrand seconded by Holmes that lease agreement bereferredtotheAirportCommitteeandDuaneAllenfors†,ady and report back atnextmeetingonFebruary9th,1960.Motion carried.
PROTOSEDREVISION TO CITT HALLOFFICE SPACE:was explained by Acting City EngineerJ.Uarih Anderson.Ýhemotion by Dietsen seconded by Hilderbrand City Administra-tor be authorised to proceed with changes in o£fice space.Motion carried.
REPORTONNATURALGASPROCEEDINGS:City Attorney John Calbom stated that †,helitigationisnotterminated,but are trying to come up with a reasonable settle-ment of the controversy wherein B,E,H.claims totaled $230,000.00.Porter,BarryandAssociatesandconsultingengineers,pay to B.E.H.thru the City an additional$8,000.00 plus $22,000.00 from the City making a total o£$30,000.00.CityattorneysaidhehadasignedagreementB.E.H.and Bonding Company for B.E,H.onbasisasoutlinedandfeelsmattershouldbesettledbythecouncil.The bond-ing company wants to review the matter with the City and have proposed settlementexplainedtothem.Would like to have this meeting recessed for one week totakeupmatteratthattime.The motion by West seconded by Diet,sen to accepttheCityAttorney's recommendation relative to report on Gas Proceedings.Motioncarried.
REPORT ON PELICAN HORN,PARKERHORNAND PENINSUIA STREET OROSSING:Acting CityiEngineerJ.darth Anderson presanted to the council a proposed route for secondlakecrossing.Milwankee Railroad had requested re-location of the crossing soasnottointerferewiththereindustrialdevelopmenton†,he peninsula.Plann-ing Commission's thinking is that it is desirable to limit industrial development=in that area und encourage it in the Penn area of Section 14.The City Administra-tor plans to hold meetings with Peninsula residents to discuss the second lakecrossingandproposedcrossingofRailroadtracks£rom Peninsula to the down townarea.No action taken.
LETTER REGARDINGSKATINGAREA:Letter from Mrs.Anson Hughea to councilman3ilderbrandaskingwhatdecisionifanywillthecityCouncilmakeasto its supportoflocalcitizenseffortsinprovidingsmallrecreationareasforiceskatingwasread,also letter from City Administrator Chester Waggener regarding City participation inthedevelopmentofskatingareasthroughoutthecitywasread,Discussion.Mattertobecheckedintofurther.
annary 26th,1960 Cont*d
The motion by West seconded by Hilderbrand meeting be recessed until 12:30 P.M.
Tuesday February 2,1960.Motion carried.
Meeting recessed (9:$$P.M.
Mabel Baterman Fred Kraeger /
01ty Clerk Mayor Pro--tem /
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February 2,1960
RECESSEDCOUNCILMEETING
The recessed meeting of January 26th,was called to order by Mayor Boyle,
councilmen present were:Frank Holmes,Alex Law,John Dietsen,Fred Krueger,
Merle West,William Hilderbrand and Russell Stark.
The recessed meeting convened as result of action taken at the regular council
meeting of January 26th,to discuss one matter only,settlement of B.E.H.claims
against the City,as the Bond Holding Companies wanted to have City explain
settlement to them and obtain their approval.
City Attorney John Galbom stated he had met with Mr.Vadman of Wm.P.Harper &
Son &Co,on Thursday and had written letters to Harper &Son and A.C.Allen Co,
explaining background and what reasons prompted our settlement.His recommendation
to table the matter until the next council meeting,and make report at that time.
The potion by West seconded by Holmes matter of B.E.H.settlement be tabled until
the next regular council meeting of February 9th to allow Bonding Companies to
advise City of there opinion.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned
ATTEST:/ATTEST
Mabel Waterman Henry J .hoyle /
City Clerk Mayor
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