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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 C er