City Council Meetings

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL May 9, 2017 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. Executive Secretary Sophia Guerrero called the roll. The following were: Present: Mayor Todd Voth, Deputy Mayor Karen Liebrecht, and Council members Don Myers, Bill Ecret, David Curnel, Ryann Leonard, and Mike Norman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Phobe Horat, Pallet’s and Pipes, led the Council in the pledge of allegiance. MAYOR’S REPORTS - None ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - None CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS - None CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATIONS SIGNAGE Melody Jenson, teacher of entrepreneurship and marketing at CB Tech, stated that the students have opened a gently used clothing and home decor store to gain experience in opening and operating a business. Cole Tabert, 6414 Road D.4 NE, Phebe Horat, 7913 Dahl road NE, Lindsey Greenburg, 638 Young Road NE, and Ulises Neponoceno, 900 E. Yonezawa, DB Tech students, explained their advertising efforts and requested signage be allowed at the Yonezawa roundabout and by Denny’s at Highway 17. There was some discussion and they were directed to contact the Community Development Department to discuss the signage requirements. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes: The minutes of the April 25 meeting were presented for approval. 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 May 9, 2017 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $809,482.55; prepaid claims in the amounts of $53,720.03 and $19,863.89; claim checks in the amount of $873,601.72; and payroll in the amounts of $334,394.85 and $4,045.92. Ordinance - Amend 5.04 - Licensing Regulations: An ordinance was presented which deletes the authority for the City to turn off water for non-payment of a Notice of Violation and Order to Pay. Resolution - Accept Street & Utility Improvements - Crossroads North Phase III Major Plat: A resolution was presented which accepts the street and utility improvements constructed as part of the Crossroads North Phase III Major Plat. Resolution - Abandon Easement - Iverson: A resolution was presented which abandons a portion of the public utility easement at 1841 S. Jason Court, Lot 1, Block, 3, Leanne Terrace Major Plat Accept Work - 2016 Stormwater Repair Project: Pipe of Washington (POW) has completed work on the 2016 Stormwater Repair Project. The project consisted of removing and repairing storm drainage improvements to address existing problems and increase capacity at 11 separate locations. The work should be accepted. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 2 May 9, 2017 Accept Work - 2016 Fire Station Fence Project: Fence and Awning, Inc. has completed work on the 2015 Fire Station Fence Project. The project consisted of installing 725' of chain link fence around the fire station parking lot. The work should be accepted. Action Taken: Council member Leonard moved that the Consent Agenda be approved, seconded by Council member Ecret, and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: None OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE - AMEND 2.44 - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION An ordinance was presented which amends the duties of the Park and Recreation Commission by eliminating the requirement to review the Parks and Recreation budget. The ordinance amending Chapter 2.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Park and Recreation Commission” was read by title only. John Williams, City Manager, explained that it is a Council function to review the budget and so it was eliminated from the duties of the Park and Recreation Commission. Action Taken: Council member Ecret moved that the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Council member Norman, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - RESCIND 10.24 - PARADE REGULATIONS An ordinance was presented which rescinds the regulations for parades. The ordinance repealing Chapter 10.24 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Parade Regulations” was read by title only. John Williams, City Manager, stated that the parade regulations have been incorporated into the special event process that was previously adopted so the existing parade regulations are no longer required. Action Taken: Council member Leonard moved that the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Council member Norman, and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS REVIEW CHAPTER 16.56 - UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Per Council request, Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 16.56, Undergrounding of Utilities, was provided for a review of the variance provisions to the requirement to underground all new, rebuilt, or relocated electrical or communication service lines. John Williams, City Manager, stated that since 1997 the PUD has been granted 27 variances to the requirement to place lines underground. There was some discussion by the Council and the consensus was to leave the ordinance as it currently exists. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT John Williams, City Manager, reported that the Council is now responsible for the management of the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) and there has been a proposal to change from the license fee to a sales tax to fund the TBD. He requested Council direction on when to start the process for a ballot measure for a sales tax. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 3 May 9, 2017 It was the consensus of the Council that a proposed sales tax be placed on the fall 2017 ballot. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS - None EXECUTIVE SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT: The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. ________________________________________ ATTEST Todd Voth, Mayor ____________________________________ W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director