1967 06 291190
COUNCIL MEETING
RECESSED REGULAR SESSION -City Hall June 29,1967
The City Council met in special session with the meeting called to order
by Mayor Stadshaug.Councilmen present were:Gordon Ebbert,Monte
Holm,Otto Skaug,Jack Eng,Mayor Stadshaug and John Jones.Forrest
Hardin was absent.
RESOLUTION No.433 -AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF WATER AND SEWER
SYSTEM
Resolution No.433 authorizing the acquisition of water and sewer utilities
at former Larson Air Force Base,Washington,was read authorizing the City
Manager to execute the escrow agreement between the USA and the City of
Moses Lake concerning the sale and purchase of the water system located
at former Larson Air Force Base,to accept from the USA a quit claim deed
for the water system,to execute a promissory note in the amount of $210,000
on the part of the City for payment to USA,to execute a quit claim deed from
the City to the USA conveying the water system at Larson Air Force Base
to be placed in escrow in the event the City fails to pay the sum of $210,000,
to accept a quit claim deed from the USA to the City conveying the Larson
Air Force Base sewer system on a 100%grant basis,and to pay appraisal and
survey costs as well as to institute proceedings for the issuance of water
and sewer revenue bonds for the purpose of funding the purchase of the
water system and making capital expenditures required or deemed necessary
for the improvement or extension of the water and sewer systems at Larson
Air Force Base.
Motion by Gordon Ebbert to accept the Resolution No.433 .Second by Monte
Holm.
SPECIAL BILLS
WATER AND SEWER
John D.Swift and Company $960.00
Survey of sewer system at former LAFB
John D.Swift and Company 528.00
Survey of water system at former LAFB
Department of Health,Education and Welfare 1,650.00
Surplus Properties Utilization
5 0 Fulton Street
San Francisco,California»
Appraisal of sewer system at former LAFB
Department of Health,Education and Welfare 1,650.00
Surplus Properties Utilization
5 0 Fulton Street
San Francisco,California
Appraisal of water system at former LAFB
Motion by Mayor Stadshaug that the special bills from the Water and Sewer
Fund be paid.Second by Eng.Passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE No.565 -ESTABLISHING RATE STRUCTURES FOR WATER AND
SEWER SYSTEMS AT LARSON AIR FORCE BASE
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Ordinance No.565 was read by title only.This ordinance relates to the
water and sewer system acquired by the City at former Larson Air Force
Base,regulating the use of water therefrom,providing for sale of the same,
fixing the price thereof,providing a method of collecting charges therefor,and
fixing the method of collecting for the use of facilities and furnishing of
services by the sewer system and sewerage disposal plant,and providing penalties
for the violation thereof.
The City Manager commented that we expect to be in business by July 1,
and that the water and sewer department will be able to install meters now .
Motion by John Jones to adopt Ordinance No.565.Second by Otto Skaug.
Passed unanimously.
/ORDINANCE No.566 -PROVIDING CONNECTION CHARGES AND REGULATIONS
FOR USE OF WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS AT LARSON AIR FORCE BASE
Ordinance No.566 was read by title only.This Ordinance relates to the
water and sewer system acquired by the City at former Larson Air Force Base
providing for connections charges thereto,regulations for the use thereof,
and providing penalties for violation.
The City Manager commented that the connection fee schedule as established
is a break even rate structure as we see it.That we will deviate slightly from
this schedule.We will be going into larger lines in most instances and our
costs will probably be the same as this .We would propose to operate on
almost a cost plus basis .The intent of this charge is to break even and not
be out any out of pocket expenses .These charges are the same as for the
City of Moses Lake.All of the work will be done by our own crews .
Motion by Mayor Stadshaug to adopt the Ordinance.Second by Monte Holm.
Passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE No.567 AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR WATER AND SEWER AT
LARSON AIF FORCE BASE
Ordinance No.567 was read by title only.This Ordinance provides for adopting
a budget for capital outlay and maintenance and operation for sewer and water
utilities located at the former Larson Air Force Base,Washington;increasing revenue items
within the 1967 water-sewer fund;providing for expenditures therefrom and declaring
an emergency.
Moved by Gordon Ebbert to adopt the Ordinance No.567 .Second by John Jones .
Passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO REMOVE AND REPAIR PUMP No.28 AT LARSON AIR FORCE BASE
A letter from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,was read stating that Well
No.28 located at former Larson Air Force Base has been shut down for the past
several months because of need of repair of the pump.Quotations have been
received from Columbia Basin Machine and Shinn Irrigation for the repair of the
well.Mr.Nevins requested authorization,because of the emergency nature of
the situation,to enter into a contract with the low bidder.The cost of the repair
will be slightly under $5 ,000 . 00 .
The City Manager stated that the pump at Well No. 22 is also in need of repair
and that both pumps cannot be out of operation so it is imperative that the pump
at Well No.2 8 be repaired immediately.
Motion by Otto Skaug to authorize Mr.Nevins to enter into a contract with the
low bidder for repair of the pump at Well No.28.Second by Gordon Ebbert.
Passed unanimously.
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REQUEST TO PURCHASE PICKUP FOR WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM
Aletter from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,was read requesting j^
authorization to obtain quotations for one pickup truck and enter into an
agreement with the lowest responsible bidder.This additional truck is
needed because the men of the water and sewer division of the Public Works
Department will start installing water meters at former Larson Air Force
Base.Additional personnel will be hired for this new responsibility and
their assignment will be primarily concerned with maintenance and operation
of the water and sewer system at the Base.
Mr.Nevins plans to obtain bids from all four local dealers in the form of
quotations and treat them as formal bids .
Moved by Monte Holm that the request be granted as long as quotations are
received from all dealers.Second by Otto Skaug.Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
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