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1966 01 111060 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-City Hall January 11,1966 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,Monte Holm,Forrest Hardin,and John Jones. The minutes of the last regular Council meeting of December 28, 1966,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. CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $3,164.17 EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 385.77 LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 728.02 PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 3,065.20 STREET -Total Amount Paid 5,717.63 ARTERIAL STREET -Total Amount Paid 565.64 FIREMEN'S PENSION -Total Amount Paid 20.00 WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid 6,261.19 SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 4 ,880.69 TOTAL $24,788.31 SPECIAL BILLS The following special bills were read: 196 5 WATER AND SEWER BOND CONSTRUCTION Current Expense Transfer for engineering on Wheeler Road Sewer $1,925.55 E.M.Gostovich Sales tax on $3,420.00 incentive bonus paid for early completion of sewer main on Wheeler Road $143.64 Stevens and Thompson,Inc. i Resident engineering services for the »Sewage Treatment Plant extension $2,653.74 Floyd 0.Swenson ~'-.Monthly construction estimate no. 4 extension of Sewage Treatment Plant $28,019.42 Motion by Eng,seconded by Skaug,that the special bills from the 1965 Water and Sewer Bond Construction Fund be paid.Motion carried. GOB #9 CONSTRUCTION Current Expense Transfer for engineering on Library sprinkler system $350.49 Ed Larson 24 hours -Digging trenches for new sprinkler system at Library $250.08 Holmes Brothers 2 yards of concrete $41.16 Lad Irrigation Equipment for Library sprinkler system $1,027.29 1061 January 11,1966 Motion by Holm,seconded by Jones,that the special bills from GOB #9 Construction Fund be paid.Motion carried. Warrants No.10,273 through 10,371 have been approved for payment this 11th day of January,1966. ORDINANCE NO.542 -LID NO.19 -PUBLIC HEARING -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Mayor Stadshaug opened the public hearing.As there were no comments from the members of the audience the public discussion was closed. A written protest from Mildred 0.Elliott,owner of Lot 12 in Lewis Addition No.1,was read.Mrs.Elliott felt that the assessment was too high in comparison with the one on the other tracts. Mr.Nevins,Public Works Director,explained to the Council that this possibly is an inequity to Mrs.Elliott,but that the shape of her property was the reason for the assessment. City Manager Chester L.Waggener stated that the method of assessment is dictated by the Statutes of the State of Washington and this method was used in computing the assessments on this LID. It was asked how much Mrs.Elliott's assessment on Lot 12 was.Mr.Nevins stated that the assessment was for $287.40. Mayor Stadshaug explained that as the assessments were made in compliance with the Statutes that the Council has no control over the amount of the assessment to Mrs.Elliott. Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Holm, to close the public hearing. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that the Council adopt the ordinance waiving the second reading.Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO.54 3 -ZONE CHANGE RlS TO R3 -PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING im Mayor Stadshaug opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the audience,so the public discussion was closed. Ordinance No. 543 amending Ordinance No. 433 entitled "The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington"by rezoning the real estate hereinafter described,situated in the City of Moses Lake,County of Grant,State of Washington,was read by title only. Motion by Holm,seconded by Ebbert,to close the public hearing.Motion carried. Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that the Council adopt the ordinance.Motion carried. ORDINANCE -ADOPTING 1965 EDITION OF FIRE PREVENTION CODE - FIRST READING Mayor Stadshaug opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the audience,so the public discussion was closed. January 11,1966 1062 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 208 which is entitled "An ordinance adopting a Fire Prevention Code prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion,and establishing a Bureau of Fire Prevention and providing officers therefor and defining their powers and duties",by amending Section 1 to update the Fire Prevention Code,repealing Sections 4 and 5 thereof and Ordinance No.371 and No.418,was read by title only. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Jones,that the Council accept the first reading of the ordinance.Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS NO.384 and 385 -ACCEPTING SIX-YEAR STREET PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING ARTERIALS , Resolution No. 384 adopting the Six-Year Street Program, 1966 -1971 for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read. Mayor Stadshaug complimented Mr.Nevins on the report submitted to the Council. Motion by Skaug,seconded by Eng,that the Council adopt the resolution.Motion carried. Resolution No. 385 accepting a revised Arterial Street Plan for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read. Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that Resolution No. 385 be adopted.Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.386 -AMENDMENTS TO COMPENSATION PLAN A letter from City Manager Chester L.Waggener,was read. Mr.Waggener explained to the Council that the resolution would provide additional holidays for city employees, Washington's Birthday and General Election Day.He further explained that quite often City Hall is the only govern mental office open on these holidays. Mr.Waggener also requested that the section limiting the contribution by the City of Moses Lake to $5.00 per employee for group hospital and medical aid insurance be deleted. Mr.Waggener's final proposal was that Section 28 for the control of conference or travel expenses be amended to pro vide a flat reimbursement of IOC per mile for the use of private cars,and delete the specific limitation for the expenditures for hotel or motel rooms and meals.Mr. Waggener stated that he felt that the present limitations are outdated.He further stated that adequate controls can be provided without specific limitations. Mayor Stadshaug commented to the Council on the expense vouchers.He felt that the expense vouchers submitted had been within reasonable limitations in the past and that he concurred with Mr.Waggener in that adequate control could be maintained without specific limitations. Mr.Holm asked why City Hall was closed the Friday after Thanksgiving. Mr.Waggener explained that the city employees several years ago had requested that this day be alloted as a holiday rather than Veterans'Day. 77 1063 January 11,1966 Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that Resolution No.386 be adopted.Motion carried. STRATFORD ROAD PROGRESS REPORT -CITY ATTORNEY A letter from City Attorney John E.Calbom stating that he had been verbally advised that the property owners would not agree to accept the final assessments for the Stratford Road improvements,was read. Mr.Calbom requested that he be authorized to notify the State Highway Department that the city will not proceed with its portion of the Stratford Road improvements. Mayor Stadshaug commented to the Council on his disappoint ment concerning the project.He further stated that he felt the Council had no alternative but to cancel its commitment to the State Highway Department. It was asked what the city's legal stand on this project was now that the commitment had been cancelled. Mr.Calbom explained that it still would go to court,but that at the present they are waiting for a decision from the State Supreme Court on similar cases in Snohomish and King Counties.He felt that our case would not be on the docket until next summer or fall. Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Skaug, that the City Attorney be granted the authority to notify the State Highway Department that the city will not proceed on its portion of the project.Motion carried. DONEY ADDITION NO.1 -APPROVAL \f A letter from Merle Hoeft,Building and Planning Director, stating that the Commission had reviewed the plat and its relation to development of the area,was read.He stated that the Planning Commission,in consideration of the additional requirements of the Public Works Director, respectfully recommends approval of the plat,contingent upon the requirements of the Public Works Director being satisfactorily complied with. A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins recommending approval of the final plat of Doney Addition No. 1,was read. Mr.Hoeft presented copies of the plat to the members of the Council. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that the plat be approved. Motion carried. DONEY -SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT PROFESSIONAL OFFICE A letter from Merle W.Hoeft,stating that the Planning Commission recommends a special permit be granted Mr. Fred Doney to construct an office building on his property in the newly zoned R-3 area,was read. Motion by Holm,seconded by Fbbert,that the special permit be granted to Mr. Doney.Motion carried. CONOCO ADDITION UTILITY BOND -PFCOMMENDED REDUCED AMOUNT A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins recommending that the city accept for maintenance the water and sewer mains which have been installed on the Conoco Addition and a reduction of the subdivision bond from $1,750 to $700,was read. n January 11,1966 1064 Mr.Ebbert asked where this particular property was located Mr.Nevins indicated to Mr.Ebbert that the property is in the Grange Supply area on Pheasant Street. Motion by Jones,seconded by Skaug,that the Council accept Mr.Nevins recommendation to reduce the subdivision bond and accept the maintenance of the work accomplished on the water and sewer mains.Motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT -REQUEST TO PURCHASE SALVAGE EQUIPMENT A letter from Fire Chief Otto Jensen request permission for the Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a one-ton utility truck,renovate it,and present it to the city, was read. Chief Jensen explained that after the ladder service truck was disposed of the salvage equipment has had to be stored and carried in the ambulance.This is an unsatis factory arrangement.The Volunteer Department would guarantee the 1956 Ford 6 cyclinder engine for one year. Mayor Stadshaug thanked the department for its fine gesture. Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Holm,that the Council accept the truck and authorize placing it under the equipment rental program.Motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT -MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT A letter from Fire Chief Otto Jensen requesting that the City of Moses Lake join in a mutual aid agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement,was read. Chief Jensen indicated a real need for this type program whereby there would be a move-up system for aid in the case of a disaster such as fire not covered under Civil Defense.He also stated that the present mutual aid agreements with LAFB,Ephrata,and Grant County Fire Protection District #5 would still be effective. Mr.Ebbert asked if our insurance would cover the trucks under this agreement.Chief Jensen indicated that they would be covered. Motion by Eng,seconded by Jones,that the Council authorize the City Manager to sign the county-wide agreement.Motion carried. SEWER RODDER -REQUFST TO CALL BIDS A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins requesting permission to call for bids on a sewer rodder was read. Mr.Nevins explained to the Council that the city now has a small rodder which it would keep, but that a new rodder larger in size is needed.He pointed out the danger in trying to use the smaller unit when a larger unit is called for. He showed the Council a brochure of a machine similar to the one he would like to purchase. Under Code 30.3.15,$5,500 has been provided for the purchase of this piece of equipment.Mr.Nevins anticipates an expend iture of approximately $5,000. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that Mr.Nevins be author ized to call for bids on a sewer rodder. Motion carried. /O/7 1065 January 11,1966 FIRE DEPARTMENT -PRESENTATION OF TRAINING CERTIFICATES oi A letter from Orin F.Nolting,Executive Director of the International City Manager's Association,including an outline of the Municipal Fire Administration course taken by five members of the Fire Department,was read. Mayor Stadshaug congratulated the members of the Fire Department on completing the course and for the initiative they have shown in improving themselves and their department Mayor Stadshaug presented the certificates to Fire Chief Otto Jensen, Capt.Russell Beeman,Capt.Leonard Simmons, Fireman Alan Dillon,and Fireman Jim Hamilton. Chief Jensen also pointed out that some of the Volunteer Department members have completed another training course. In order to receive a certificate they had to participate in a twenty-four hour training program.The Volunteer Firemen completing the course were introduced.They were: Jim Zickler,Robert Hicks, Jim Colson,Harold Walsh, Ben Goodwin, Phil Herman, and Jack Hetherington. Three paid firemen also participated in the program.They were: Capt.Simmons,Capt.Beeman,and Capt.Garrison. Chief Jensen also introduced Phil Herman the recipient of the Outstanding Fireman of the Year award. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Stadshaug requested that the Council confirm the appointments of Mr.Leonard Mathews,Dr.Ernest Lindell, and Mr.Dean Hagerty to the Planning Commission for terms expiring on December 31,1971. Motion by Holm,seconded by Ebbert,that the Council confirm the appointments of the three new members of the Planning Commission.Motion carried. INITIATIVE -SHARING OF SALES TAX FOR CITIES Xy Mayor Stadshaug pointed out several editorials which have recently been printed concerning the sharing of the sales tax by the cities.He felt that we need to support and promote the passage of this initiative. Mr.Waggener stated that with increased salaries and material cost the cities must increase their revenue. If the revenue is not increased,there will be a decrease in services.He felt that we must have this revenue to help stabilize our financial future. Mayor Stadshaug indicated that a minimum of 100,000 signa tures would be needed.He also pointed out that Mayor Braman of Seattle is strongly supporting this issue where in the past he has not. Mayor Stadshaug request that the Council's approval of this initiative be noted in the minutes. Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Xli ff.k AJT\„ Sandra K.Deese City Clerk d±_ arold/J/.Stadshaug Mayor, "