HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/16/1970 - City Council - City Council Meeting MinutesMarch 16, 1970
The regular meeting of the East Wenatchee City Council was called
to order by Mayor Forrest Lannoye. Present were Councilmen Dick
Morrill, Art OtNeal, Doug Hanna, Arnold Stevens; Attorney John
Carlson, Clerk Dorotha McGee and Joe Carl. ,
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
Dick Morrill made a motion that the City authorize the call for bids
on the U.A.B. Main Street Project; seconded by Art OtNeal and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Lannoye presented Ordinance No. 147 to the Council. Ordinance
No. 147 imposes the local sales tax authorized by the 1970 Legislature
First Extraordinary Session. Motion to approve and pass Ordinance
No, 147 was made by Dick Morrill; seconded by Doug Hanna and passed
unanimously.
Dick Morrill made a motion that the city sign the agreement with the
State of Washington, Dept. of Revenue, for the collection of the local
sales tax; seconded by Arnold Stevens and passed unanimously.
Dick Morrill reported that the City of Wenatchee has a 1963 model
truck with sander and snow plow for sale for the price of $1975.00.
After a discussion, Arnold Stevens made a motion that the City of
East Wenatchee purchase said truck; motion seconded by Dick Morrill
and passed unanimously.
John Carlson suggested that City Officials attend the next P.U.D. '
Board meeting with regards to the cities request that the P.U.D.
place all wiring underground on the Main Street project. Arnold
Stevens made a motion that the P.U.D. be petitioned to install all
power utilities underground on the Main Street project; seconded by
Doug Hanna and passed unanimously.
Joe Carl presented a price list for signs for the city vehicles.
After a discussion, Mayor Lannoye suggested that this matter be tabled
until the vehicles are painted. The East Wenatchee J.CtS have
promised to prepare the vehicles for painting.
Doug Hanna inquired about the hiring of ahother police officer. A
letter from Mrs. Lyle Richmond commending Officer Charles Walker was
read to the Council. After a discussion, the matter of hiring another
officer was tabled.
Art O'Neal made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Dick Morrill and
passed unanimously.
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