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1965 09 281029 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-City Hall September 28,1965 The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to order by Mayor Stadshaug.Councilmen present were:Gordon Ebbert,Otto Skaug,Jack Eng,Forrest Hardin,Monte Holm,and John Jones. The minutes of the last regular Council meeting of September 14, 1965,were approved by the Council as written. BILLS were audited by the Council.Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skaug,that the bills be approved and warrants written. Motion carried. CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $642.67 EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 1,940.73 PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 1,172.10 STREET -Total Amount Paid 880.62 WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid 464.17 TOTAL $5,100.29 SPECIAL BILLS The following special bills were read: LID #20 McAtee &Heathe,Inc. Release of retainage,Market Street $2,626.10 A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins,stating that no liens have been filed against McAtee and Heathe, Inc.and recommending the release of the retainage,was read. Motion by Holm,seconded by Jones,that the special bill from LID #20 Fund be paid.Motion carried. GOB #9 Moore Perma-Mulch &Sawdust Company Shredded bark for library mulching $123.41 Motion by Skaug,seconded by Hardin,that the special bill from GOB #9 Fund be paid.Motion carried. Warrants No.9726 through 9780 have been approved for payment this 28th day of September,1965. RESOLUTION NO.375 -APPROVING PORT OF MATTAWA AS A NUCLEAR PORT A letter from James R. F.Curdy,Manager of the Port of Mattawa,requesting support for the use of the port as a nuclear port,was read. Resolution No. 375 representing the citizens of Moses Lake and public officials of the City of Moses Lake and County of Grant and the State of Washington,and endorsing the efforts of the State of Washington to seek to build up volume in commercial traffic in radioactive materials, with due precautions to protect the public health and safety,was read. Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that he could see no disadvantage to endorsing the plans for the Port of Mattawa.He pointed out that we have asked outlying districts for their support in developing our area. September 28,1965 1030 Mayor Stadshaug stated that he could see no objection. He felt we need to show our neighbors we will assist them. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Holm,that the resolution be adopted.Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.376 -EXTENSION OF NAVIGATION ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER The Mayor noted receipt of a letter from Mr.Herbert K. West,Executive Manager for the Port of Chelan.Mr.West ^—I stated that he felt that it is the responsibility of the local people to indicate endorsement of the project to extend navigation on the upper Columbia River. Resolution No. 376 supporting the extension of navigation on the upper Columbia River and urging the United States Army Corps of Engineers to complete their study as expeditiously as possible,so that the ultimate con struction of the project will be available at the earliest possible date,was read. A.W.C.-REGIONAL MEETING,OCTOBER 22nd Mayor Stadshaug stated that as many as possible should attend the A.W.C.Regional Meeting.Those able to attend should contact the City Manager to make reservations. SEALCOATING -RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT A letter from Mr.Lawrence McAtee,Vice-President of McAtee &Heathe,Inc.,requesting Contract No.65-06 1965 sealcoating be postponed until weather permits in the spring or summer of 1966 and stating that the 1964 sealcoating as specified would also be repaired at that time,was read. A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins recommend ing that Mr.McAfee's request be accepted with the stipulation that the work would commence under the city's direction and suggesting summer rather than spring for the work to be done,was read. It was stated that the 1964 repair work which is normally done under a material guarantee would still be good. The Mayor stated that he felt it would be in line to concur with Mr.Nevins'recommendation. Mr.Skaug stated that we were still having some warm summer like days. Mr.Waggener,City Manager,explained that it would take several weeks of warm weather following the sealcoating to allow it to adher properly. Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Hardin,that the request from McAtee &Heathe,Inc.be accepted and that the Council concur with Mr.Nevins'recommendation. Motion carried. PROGRESS REPORTS -CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Mayor Stadshaug asked if there were any additions to 1?)/fa or questions concerning the progress report on the construction projects. /os?W 1031 September 28,1965 Mr.Hardin wanted to know what the delay on the power pole was. Mr.Nevins stated that the main problem was in contacting property owners living outside Moses Lake to obtain their easements. It was stated that Mr.Peterson of the PUD felt that there would be no problem in obtaining the right-of-ways but just some delay in contacting the property owners. It was asked what type of fencing would be used around the sanitary fill.Mr.Nevins indicated that it would be a four strand wire fence on wooden posts. The Mayor complimented Mr.Nevins on his report,and particularly for keeping the Council up-to-date on the progress of the various construction projects. It was also asked if the lawn for the library would be planted this fall.It was stated that as soon as the sprinkling system was completed that the seeding would be done. REMINDER -BUDGET HEARING -OCTOBER 4TH,8:00 P.M. The Mayor reminded the Council that there will be a budget hearing on Monday,October 4th at 8:00 P.M. ENCROACHMENT OF BUILDING ON BLOCK STREET -OLD RAY-LYN GARAGE Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that this item had been drawn to his attention just this evening. The building in question encroaches 1 1/2" on one side and approximately 7/8"on the other.The property is in the process of being sold and the new owners would like to have a waiver from the city, stating that the building would not have to be moved because of the encroachment.The building is of block construction and would be in existence for a number of years. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Holm,that the City Manager be authorized to write a letter granting the property owners a waiver.Motion carried. The Mayor noted the presence of Mr.John Rae of the Employment Security Department. Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Sandra K.Deese City Clerk n —~