HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/19/1976 - City Council - City Council Meeting MinutesApril 19, 1976
The regular meeting of the East Wenatchee
City Council was called to
order by Mayor Arthur Johnson; Present were Councilmen Darrell
McNeill, Hartley Beeler, Ray Duncan, John
Willeford; Attorney Neil
Fuller and Clerk Dorotha 1"cGee.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
approved as read.
The bills were presented to the Council as
follows:
Current expense warrants nos. 6591 -
6622
Law Enforce. getire, System
$351.48
Somes Uniforms, Inc.
167.75
Mid -State Cleaners
4.10
Hill Joyner's Auto
271.49
Carlson do Fuller
306.25
Calif. Electronic Police Equip.
Go, 36.07
Webpco
135.07
Valley Auto Co., Inc.
176.27
Wenatchee Police Dept,
110.00
Wenatchee Police Dept.
200.00
Dennis A. Mengelos
703.02
Harold G. Kirby
692.80
Dorotha McGee
438.99
Charles K. Walker
798.46
William B. Brooks
690.07
Truck Insurance Exchange
129.10
Security Bank of Washington
800.53
Washington Physicians Service
502.85
Cascade Natural Gas Corp.
63.21
Gellatly Agency
45.20
Arthur D. Johnson
141.22
Herbert J. Olive(for posting only 50.00)
John C. Carlson
400.14
Dorotha McGee
353.68
Pedco Credit Union
69.92
Wm. M. Hamilton
150.00
Evan E. Sperline
87.50
William J. Smith
171.67
Robert H. Scott, Jr.
140.00
Chamberlin Distb. Co.
29.70
Michael D. Woodworth
193.17
Jimmy Glen Smith
231.50
Karen Marie Little
339.68
Street warrants nos. 1886 - 1894
Jeffrey Lane Racus
125.93
Michael D. Woodworth
386.74
Jimmy Glen Smith
467.99
Security Bank of Washingtor,n
157.45
Washington Physicians Service
27.60
Truck Insurance Exchange
64.50
Cascade Natural Gas Corp.
19.12
Grant Road Hardware
8.72
Webb Tractor & Equipment Go.
332.75
Zep Manufacturing Co.
264.15
Ray Duncan moved that the bills be paid; motion seconded by John
Willeford and passed unanimously.
A discussion was held regarding the lot, owned by the City, at 9th
a nd Baker Street. Mr. Lannoye stated that easements have been
granted on both the east and north sides of said property, and he
will oppose sale of the lot. After further discussion, Darrell
McNeill made a motion that the property not be sold; motion seconded
by Ray Duncan and passed by a unanimous vote.
Attorney Neil Fuller told Council members that he believes it is
legal for the City to purchase a parking lot sign. Darrell McNeill
moved that the City purchase said sign; seconded by Ray Duncan and
passed unanimously.. Charles Walker stated that the High School
would make the sign.
Several persons, representing utilities, were present, to discuss
the ordinance setting charges for opening city streets. The general
opinion of those speaking to the Council feel that the charges are
too high. After reviewing Ordinance No. 210; Ray Duncan moved to amend
Section 1 as follows: permit fee will be $10.00, and in addition
to initial fee, 50 cents per foot for up to 50 feet for any opening,
cuting or disturbing asphalt, concrete or any permanent surface.
Motion was seconded by Darrell 'cNeill and passed unanimously.
Mr. Mize from the Association of Washington Cities was present and
spoke to the Mayor and Council regarding grants available to Cities.
The AWC will assist in filing applications if requested to do so.
The Eastmont Jaycees submitted applications for two (2) fireworks
stands within the incorporated limits. Darrell McNeill moved to
approve said applications; motion seconded by Ray Duncan and passed
by a unanimous vote.
The City has received a letter from John Carlson stating that he has
moved from the area, and will no longer continue as City Attorney.
He suggested that Neil Fuller might be willing to serve in that
capacity. Ray Duncan moved to mccept the resignation of John Carlson
and to appoint Neil Fuller as City Attorney; motion seconded by John.
Willeford and passed unanimously. Said appointment will become
effective "'ay 1, 1976.
Neil Fuller informed the Council that the U.A.B. matter will be heard
in Waterville on April 29, 1976.
Darrell McNeill moved to approve the '"'ayorts attendance at the AWC
meeting in Spokane; seconded by.Hartley Beeler and passed unanimously.
Ray Duncan moved that the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Darrell
Mc eill and passed by a unanimous vote.
mayor
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