1965 10 04COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL SESSION -8:00 P.M.-City Hall
1032
October 4,1965
The City Council met in special session with the meeting
called to order by Mayor Stadshaug.Councilmen present
were:Gordon Ebbert,Otto Skaug,Forrest Hardin,Monte Holm,
and John Jones.Councilman Eng was absent.
1966 BUDGET HEARING
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
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Ordinance No. 536,adopting the budget for the City of
Moses Lake,Washington,for the year of 1966 and levying
taxes,for municipal purposes,according to the assessed
valuation as determined in the year 1965,was read by
title'only.
There was no one present in the audience with questions
concerning the budget.Mr.Waggener also indicated
that even though copies of the budget were available
to the public there had been no requests for them.
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,explained that there had
been a few changes in the budget since the last study
session.After discussion with John Calbom,City Attorney,
and Ray Greenwood,Criminal Attorney,it was decided
that a salary of $1,800 per year was more realistic.
This would represent a $600 reduction in the Legal and
Judicial budget.
The salary for the Civil Service Examiner was also
discussed with Mr.Greenwood and it was decided that $600
would be more realistic.This would be a $300 reduction
in the Civil Service budget for 1966.
Mr.Waggener reminded the Council about their decision
from the last Council meeting,when they accepted
Public Works Director Pat Nevins recommendation to
extend the seal-coating project to 1966.This would
increase the carry-over balance in the Street Department.
Mr.Hardin asked how much of the budget was inter
departmental transfers.Mr.Waggener indicated inter
departmental transfers would be $143,637.
Mr.Eng's presence was noted.
Motion by Hardin,second by Holm,that the public
hearing be closed.Motion carried.
Mr.Hardin moved adoption of the 1966 Budget as presented
in the amount of $2,053,759.Second by Monte Holm.Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned
ATTEST:
Sandra K.Deese
City Clerk