1959.10.13_00001October 13,19§9
The Council met in regular session,the meeting was called to order by Mayor Ecyle,.0cuncilmen present were:Frank Eolmes,Russell Stark,iiilliam Hilderbrand,JohnDietzen,Fred Krueger and Merle West.
The minutes of the September 22nd and Special meeting of Cotober $th were approvedbythecouncil.
BILLS:vere audited by the council.The motion by Hilderbrand seconded by Holmesbillstepaidandcarrantsdraan.Motion carried.
CURRENTEXPERSE:
Tarrants Nos.1002 thru 1093 paid in the amount of $3,890.76
arrants Nos.169 thru 189 paid in the amount of 3,§DL.82
STRE3T:
Warrants Nos.2127 thru 213h paid in the amount of 1,771.00
Jarrants Nos.L19thru h21 paid it the amongt of 162.10
EQUIFMBIT 22NTîL:
IIarrants Ros.702 thru 718 paid in the amount of 1,692.31
LIBEiEY:
liarrants Nos.337 thru 3 2 paid in the amount of 129.73
TRAFFIC CONTROL:
i Warrants Nos.272 paid in the amount of 16.10
arrants Nos.166 thru 197 paid in the amount of 98.11
MATUPil GAS:
Tarrants Nos.673 thru 697 paid in the amount of 1,873.76
FT2EMENIS PENSION:
Warrant No.8 paid in the amount of 37.00
G.o.B.§5:
Warrants Nos.193 &19¼paid in the amount of 3L,03
BID AWARDPUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING:Four bids received,that of:F,cyd Swenson intheamountofŠ7,6hb.00,Leonard Mathews,$6,1$0.00,Olympic Ocnstruction Company$7,320.00,and Fairbanks Construction Company in the amount of $7,190.00.Totalswereread,also letter from Fairbanks Construction Co,the apparent law bidder,offering the following deletions in order to come within the budget figure:1.Deleteheating,roof drain and dry well $1,51h.00,2.Delete exterior and interior paint-ing $400.00,3.Delete sacking of block walls $30.00,L.Delete removal ofIwindowandfillinginofopening$50.00,5.Delete storage closet,door jamb,andleaveexistingwindowi¤place $61.00,6.Re-locate and use existing door andhardware$60.00,7.Reduce hardware allowance $50.00,total deductions $2,169.00.The motion by Stark seconded by Dietzen this matter as presented to the council,authorize Mr.Harthorne to pursue this Police Building modification with the out-lined deductions.Motion carried.
LETTER FROMHARVEYFITTS:regards to the cost of operation at Victory Village wasread,stating rental which had been established at $28.00 per month for familiesoflowincomeandhardshipcasesberaisedto$35.00 per month effective January 1,1960.Council had no objection,letter placed in file.
VICTORY VILLA3E BUDGETFOR 1960:was discussed.The motion by Stark seconded byDietzenthattheoperatingbudgetforVictoryVillageprojectinMosesLakefortheFiscalYearendingDecember31,1960 be adopted.Motion carried.
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FINAL ACCEPTANCEOF MONTLAKEEAST #3 PLAT:Minutes of the Planning Commission of
October Sth,recommending the plat be accepted was read.The motion by West secon-ded by Krueger that Montlake East Ñ 3 Plat receive final acceptance.Motion carried.
B.E.H.FINAL ESTIMATE:Letter from Assistant Engineer Garth Anderson giving a list
of repairs over the gas line laid by B.E.H.during their construction and will need
immediate attention,total price $2,h61.96 was read.Also letter from gas committee
Alex Law,and John Dietzen recommending that the final estimates be accepted less
Engineers check list cf faulty or incomplete Construction $2,b¾l.99 plus liquida ed
damage $11,787.?¾and additional engineering expenses $3,000.00 total liquidated
damage $1b,787.75 and contract officia13y closed at the time starting 30 day period
in which liens may be filed.Letter from City Attorney John Calbom recommending
City Council accept as completed the contract by B.E.E.Pipeline Constructors subject
to withholding the sums specifically set forth in final estimate prepared by the
Engineer.The motion by Stark seconded by Lietzen amount of liquidated damages as
specified $1L,787.75be noted specifically or stated in final voucher to formalize
the acceptance of the job.Motion carried.
EEVISIONS OF ADDRESSING SYSTER:Letter from committee G.L.Proctor of Pacific Tele-
phone and Telegraph,Ed Tull of Grant County F.U.D.,Arthur Freeborg of U.S.Post
Office,6ouncilman Eussell Stark and Planning Commission representative 0.G.Mow,
recommending that the existing addressing system be revised at this time was read.
Also minutes of the Planning Commission of October 8th approving it was read.-The
motion by Hilderbrand seconded by Holmes to authorize addressing syste3n committee
to proceed with over all city comprehensive numbering plan and return to the council
when completed.Motion carried.
MACHINEACCOUNTING•Explained by City Administrator chester Waggener.
COUNCIL MANAGERPLAN:Revived by Mayor Boyle.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION:from James Strong as President and member of the Library
Board was read.The motion by West seconded by Hilderbrand to accept James Strong
resignation from the Library Board.Motion carried.
LETTER FROMTEE MAIOR:StatinfMr.Quintus Watson has personally tendered his resig-
nation as a member of the Planning Commission due to his employment taking him out
of town.The motion by Dietzen seconded by West resignation of Mr.Quintus Watson
be accepted.Motion carried.
LETTER FROM TEE bŒYOR:submitting the name of Mr.Harold J.Stadehaug to the Planning
Connission,replacing Mr.Quintus Watson was read.The motion by West seconded by
Hilderbrand to accept the recommenation of the Mayor and appoint Mr.Harold J.Stads-
haug replacing Mr.Quintus Watson,term to expire Jan 1,1962.Motion carried.
EARKFEES FOR SCHOOLS:Minutes of the Planning Commission of Oct 8th,stating Park
fees should be waived because of the amount of play area that is being maintained
by the schools,also a letter from City Administrator Chester waggener recommending
waiver of Park fees on the High School Plat.The motion by Eietzen seconded by Stark
that waiver of High School Plat park fee be allowed.Motion carried.
LETTER FROMAIRPORT MANAGER:Duane Allen in regards to improvements on the existing
hanger at the Moses Lake Municipal Airport was read and discussed.The motion by
Stark seconded by Hilderbrand request from Mr.Allen regards to remodeling existing
hanger at Moses Lake Airport be referred to Council Airport Committee for recommen-
dation.Motion carried.
TIE DOWNFEES AIRPORT'Councilman Fred Krueger brought before the council the matter
of the Divil Air Patrol tie down fees.Mr.Ebbert of the Civil Air Patrolyfelti
there should be no charge to the Civil Air Fatrol.The motion by West seconded by
Hilderbrand matter of airport tie down fees to Civil Air Pâtrol be referred to
Council Airport Committee and report back.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned 10:00 P.M.
ATTEST:ATTEST:
Mabel Waterman 'Henry J.Boylel '
City Clerk Mayor