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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.06.01 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 1, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Charles D. Kilbury, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison, Joe Jackson, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik (arrived after roll call), and Carl Strode. Councilmembers absent: Chris Jenson. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Greg Garcia, Fire Chief; and Denis Austin, Police Chief. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consent items are as follows: A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held May 18, 1998. B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $870,862.43 ($97,354.43 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3166, 3168 and 3169; and $773,508.00 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 108131 through 108343). Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $641,934.73; Payroll Voucher Nos. 10230 through 10702. Bad Debt Write-offs: To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, miscellaneous, Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable, in the total amount of $70,184.87 and, of that amount, authorize $68,255.55 be turned over for collection. C) Special Permit - Ucation of a Church at 114 North Oregon Avenue (Gospel Light Ministries) (MF #98-34-SP): To approve the special permit for the Gospel Light Ministries at 114 North Oregon Avenue, as recommended by the Planning Commission. D) Special Permit - Location of a Factory Assembled Home on Road 42 (1300 Block) (MF #98-49-SP): To approve the special permit for the location of a factory assembled home on Lot 12, Conn Addition No. 2, as recommended by the Planning Commission. E) Planning Commission Applicants - Confirm selected candidates. To confirm the Mayor's appointment of the following individuals to the respective Planning Commission positions: a) Position 1 - Kris Kennedy - term expires February 2, 2004. b) Position 2 - James Jay - term expires February 2, 2004. c) Position 3 - Gary McCollum - term expires February 2, 2000. -i- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE I, 1998 PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Yard of the Month Award: Mayor Kilbury presented Yard of the Month Awards for May, 1998 to the following Pasco residents: Girlene Richardson, 636 North Cedar Avenue (unable to attend). George & Garnett Blake, 2724 Fleming Lane. Ted & Jackie Johnson, 1508 West Yakima Street. Daniel & Alcala Uballa, 831 West Henry Street. Ron & Sara Nelson, 1911 West Agate Street (unable to attend). Ton & Phi Khuong, 6403 Fenway Drive (unable to attend). Jerry & Shelley Larson, 3815 West Park Street. VISITORS: Ms. Susan Thornton & Larry Oates addressed Council asking for support of a Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) to be located in the Tri- City area to serve the Citizens of Benton and Franklin Counties. The DRC will be funded by the authorization of surcharges on filings in District and Small Claims Courts by the Commissioners of both Counties as authorized by the Washington State Legislature. The DRC will provide mediation services for the community that results in a signed agreement that is an enforceable contract between the parties involved. Counties that have established a DRC have seen the backlog in case loads reduced or eliminated; this translates to cost and time savings for disputants, the courts, and the taxpayers. Ms. Francik felt it would be appropriate for Council to send a letter of support for a Dispute Resolution Center to the Franklin County Commissioners. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Vacation of a portion of "D" Street between South 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue, a portion of 4th Avenue and portions of the alleys in Blocks 9 and 16, Gantenbien's Addition (MF #98-50-V): MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to continue the vacation hearing for "D" Street and portion of the alleys in Block 9 and 16, Gantenbien's Addition to 7:00 p.m., June 15, 1998. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 2376 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PERSONAL PROPERTY SURPLUS TO CITY NEEDS. -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 1, 1998 MOTION: Resolution No. 2375, was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 2376, concerning personal property surplus to City needs. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Final Plat: Desert Oasis Phase 4 {MF #98-59-FP): MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the final plat for Desert Oasis Phase 4. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Executive Session: Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session for the purpose of discussion of two real estate matters. ADJOURNMENT: N further bus' ess, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. Wes D. Kilbu);Y, Mayor ATTEST: Catherine D. Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this _15 day of June 1998. -3-