City Council Meetings

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL March 14, 2017 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council met at 6:35 p.m. for a 20 minute executive session, with the City Attorney and with no action to follow, to discuss the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale under RCW 42.30.110(c). The executive session was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. ATVs NOTE: Council member Norman distributed information entitled “ATVs Dangerous, Deadly on Public Roads” to all members of the Council at the meeting. The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Voth in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam, Moses Lake, Washington. Community Development Department Secretary Lori Witters called the roll. The following were: Present: Mayor Todd Voth, Deputy Mayor Karen Liebrecht, and Council members Don Myers, Bill Ecret, David Curnel, and Mike Norman Absent: Council member Ryann Leonard PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Annie Fisher, President, Chamber of Commerce, led the Council in the pledge of allegiance. MAYOR’S REPORTS - None ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - None CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS - None CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATIONS - None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Claims, Prepaid Claims, Checks, and Payroll: Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims, certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center. As of March 14, 2017 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $564,311.47; prepaid claims in the amount of $21,286.13; claim checks in the amount of $991,625.36; and payroll in the amounts of $344,090.17 and $3,836.76. Resolution - Abandon Easement - Voth: A resolution was presented which abandons the 5' easements on the north and south property lines on Lot 5, Block 3, C. Kile Major Plat. Action Taken: Council member Curnel moved that the Consent Agenda be approved, seconded by Council member Norman, and passed unanimously. Minutes: The minutes of the February 28 special meeting were presented for approval. Council member Ecret pointed out that the action on the WATVs did not include his request for a map where they would be allowed or that a WATV be provided for Council to view. John Williams, City Manager, stated that staff has provided a map it will be available when the subject comes before Council again and staff will look into having sample WATVs available for viewing by the Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 2 March 14, 2017 Action Taken: Mr. Ecret moved that the minutes be approved, seconded by Council member Norman, and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS PUD - PRESENTATION Shane Lunderville, PUD, explained that the proposed downtown feeder project will tie together the Moses Lake substation and the Peninsula substation in order to increase reliability. The majority of the project will be placed underground except for 2300' on B Street and in the alley adjacent to Rose Avenue. The PUD will be requesting a deviation of the requirement to place new electrical distribution and transmission lines underground. There was some discussion by the Council. Gilbert Alvarado, Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager, reminded the Council that there is a formal process for the granting of a deviation to the requirement to place utilities underground and explained the responsibilities of the Council. WATER/SEWER SERVICE - GARDNER Jeff Gardner requested permission to connect 2891 Westshore Drive to the City’s water and sewer system without annexing the property to the City. The property is more than one half mile from the City’s limits. Shawn O’Brien, City Engineer, stated that the property owner will actually have to extend the water and sewer lines to his property but the City has the capacity to serve the area. Action Taken: Council member Ecret moved that the request for City services be granted with the stipulation that an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be required, seconded by Council member Norman, and passed unanimously. BID AWARD - CRACK SEAL The City received one bid for the 2017 Crack Seal Project. This project includes sealing approximately 627,400 linear feet of existing cracks throughout the City. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken: Council member Liebrecht moved that the bid be awarded to Quality Paving in the amount of $208,220, seconded by Council member Norman, and passed unanimously. CONTRACTS A resolution was presented which establishes delegated authority for certain types of contracts, emergency purchases, grant applications, and establishes reporting requirements. John Williams, City Manager, explained that this is a policy that establishes which documents can be signed under the City Manager’s authority, those delegated to department heads, and those to be approved by Council. He pointed out that this deals mainly with purchases. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Officers Nick Stewart and Kevin Hake have been chosen by the Red Cross to receive an award for their efforts last summer in rescuing two young men from a vehicle in a canal. The award ceremony is on Thursday, March 23, in Wenatchee at the Performing Arts Center and Council is invited to attend. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 3 March 14, 2017 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS - None EXECUTIVE SESSION: The regular meeting was recessed at 7:40 p.m. and the Council met in a 20 minute executive session, with the City Attorney and with no action to follow, to discuss potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(I). At 8:00 p.m. the Council extended the executive session for an additional 10 minutes. At 8:10 p.m. the Council extended the executive session for an additional 5 minutes. At 8:15 p.m. the Council extended the executive session for an additional 5 minutes. The executive session was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened. ADJOURNMENT: The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ________________________________________ ATTEST Todd Voth, Mayor ____________________________________ W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director