1967 07 25COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION - 8 o'clock PM -City Hall July 25,1967
The City Council met in regular 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 .
Minutes of the regular session of July 11 were approved as written.
Regular bills were approved by a motion by Jack Eng,second by John Jones .
Passed unanimously.
BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
1196
GENERAL FUND $1,108.76
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 748 .12
LIBRARY 346.26
PARK 332.62
STREET 574.71
WATER AND SEWER 2,975.12
$6,085.59
SPECIAL BILLS
ARTERIAL STREET
City Street Fund $ 2 69.80
Use of Street Division Equipment on
Wheeler Road
City Street Fund $1,13 9.57
Reimbursement for Street Division labor
on Wheeler Road
City General Fund 2 06.82
Reimbursement for publication costs on
Wheeler Road
Motion by Monte Holm to pay the special bills.Second by Otto Skaug.
Passed unanimously.
Warrants No.13016 through 13069 in the amount of $7,701.78 were approved
for payment.
RESIGNATION FROM CITY COUNCIL -FORREST HARDIN
A letter was read from F.E.Hardin stating that he plans to retire from the
Bank as of August 1,1967 and he believes that the irt erests of the people of
Moses Lake will be best served by his resignation,effective as of July 18,
thus opening his position on the Council prior to the statutory filing date .
Mr.Hardin extended best wishes for the continued success of the Council
and thanked them for their kind considerations and cooperation.
Mayor Stadshaug expressed sincere regret at the resignation and stated that
he felt that Mr.Hardin was to be admired for taking into consideration the citizens
of Moses Lake.A letter from the Councilmen to Mr.Hardin was read and presented
to him.
Motion by Mayor Stadshaug,second by Jack Eng to regretfully accept the resignation
of Councilman Hardin.Passed.
A silver tray was presented by the Mayor to Mr.Hardin as a memento of his
service on the Council.
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APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Stadshaug moved that Dr.Ernest V.Lindell be appointed to fill
the unexpired term of Mr.Hardin until the forthcoming election.
Second by Monte Holm.Passed unanimously.
The oath of office was administered to Dr.Lindell by City Clerk
Charles Davenport.
ORDINANCE No.568 AMENDING ORDINANCE 198 BY ADJUSTING LICENSE FEES
2nd READING 'I
A letter was read from the City Manager stating that Ordinance No.568
and No.569 were prepared in accordance with a request from Turf Novelty
Company for an adjustment in fees . A tabulation was submitted indicating
the charges for license fees in several cities in the State.It indicated
that the fees charged in Moses Lake are appreciably higher than those in
other communities surveyed.Mr.Waggener recommended adoption of the
proposed ordinances reducing the device licenses,with retention of the
existing master license fee.
A letter was also read from Jess Johnson and Ray Mandel of Turf Novelty,
Inc.,requesting amendment of Ordinance No.198 pertaining to coin
operated amusement devices and Ordinance No.206 pertaining to coin
operated phonographs and music devices.They asked that in each ordinance
the monthly fee per machine be reduced by fifty per cent,which would bring
the license fees to a reasonable amount and similar to the fees charged by
surrounding cities.,.
Ordinance No.568 amending Ordinance No.198 was read by title only.
Moved by Mayor Stadshaug that the second reading of Ordinance No.568 be
accepted and that the Ordinance be adopted.Second by John Jones.Passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE No.569 AMENDING ORDINANCE No.206 BY ADJUSTING LICENSE
FEES -2nd READING
Ordinance No.569 amending Ordinance No.206 fixing the license fees of
juke boxes and coin operated phonographs and music devices within the City
of Moses Lake was read by title only.
Moved by Jack Eng to accept the second reading and adopt the Ordinance.
Second by John Jones .Passed unanimously.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT -POLICE JUDGE
A letter was read from Chester L.Waggener,City Manager,requesting
confirmation of the re-appointment of Judge James Strong as Police Judge
for the City of Moses Lake,such term to expire August 1,1971.This
is in conformance with RCW 35 .18.060 which provides,in part,"That
The City Manager shall appoint the Police Judge to a term of four years,
subject to confirmation by the Council."
Motion by Otto Skaug,that the request be granted.Second by Jack Eng.
Passed unanimously.
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Mr.Patrick Grim,reporter for the Grant County Journal,was welcomed
to the meeting by Mayor Stadshaug .
WASHINGTON STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION -AGREEMENT RE:TRAFFIC
SIGNALS
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A letter was read from the City Manager stating that the agreement
with the Washington State Department of Highways for maintenance of
traffic signals is in accordance with Mr.Nevin's request and this
arrangement is considered to be extremely desirable because the
City is not equipped to properly service the signals with its own
forces . A specialized type of maintenance is required which is
available only through the Washington State Highway Department.
Mr.Waggener requested authorization from the Council for the City
Clerk and himself to enter into this agreement with the Washington
State Highway Commission.
A letter was also read from the District Engineer of the Washington
State Highway Commission,Department of Highways,which enclosed
four copies of a proposed agreement providing for maintenance of
Moses Lake traffic signals by the State Highway Department.It
was asked that three copies of the agreement be signed and submitted
to Headquarters for the Director's signature .
Mr.Nevins said that this maintenance would take care of all five
signals within the city limits.They will be paid as they bill the
City.The signals would be on a preventative maintenance schedule
and would be done at actual cost as it is needed.He said that the
majority of smaller towns use this service.
Motion by Monte Holm,second by Mr.Ebbert,to accept this agreement
and to authorize the City Clerk and Mr.Waggener to enter into the
agreement with the Washington State Highway Commission.Passed
unanimously.
PICKUP TRUCK PURCHASE -REPORT
A letter was read from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,giving
a summary of the quotations received on the purchase of a one-half
ton pickup.C & V Auto Sales and Service submitted the quotation
of $1999.09 (gross bid).Other bidders were:Moses Lake Ford
Sales $2247.80 and Boyle Chevrolet,Inc.,$2201.54.International
was contacted but did not bid.The pickup is not the color that was
desired but it will be repainted to match the rest of the fleet as soon
as it has been used at the Base to install water meters .
PUMP No.28 REPAIR,LARSON AIR FORCE BASE -REPORT
Aletter was read from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,stating /'
that the award of the job for the repair of Well No. 28 was given to
Shinn Irrigation Equipment,Inc.It was based on removing and replacing
the pump and power cable.After the pump was removed,the power
cable was found in a sufficient condition to eliminate its replacement.
At this point, it was determined that the pump motor was causing
the problem.The pump was sent to California for a similar rebuilt unit
and was soon back in operation.Total cost of repairing the pump
was $4,383.78.The resistance between windings now exceeds
the minimum required by Rogers and Norman for insurance coverage.
Shinn Irrigation has guaranteed it for a period of one year.The other
pump should be repaired but it is felt that it should be delayed until
the irrigation season has expired.Rogers and Norman will not cover
this pump for insurance so it will be repaired as soon as possible.
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STATE AUDIT OF 1966 ACCOUNTS
ii*u7 A letter was included from the State Auditor which concluded that the
results of the examination of the 1966 accounts of the City of Moses
Lake indicated general compliance with regulations except as noted.
Mayor Stadshaug said that the items are being handled (carefully
and properly and complimented the City Manager and staff for the
work done in the City.
Mayor Stadshaug reminded Mr.Hardin that the welcome mat is always out at
council meetings and city hall and again wished him the best of luck.
Dr.Lindell was welcomed to the City Council.
Meeting adjourned.
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