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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1999
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, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl
Strode. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Gregg Haney,
Acting City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative 8s Community
Services Director; Erin Forrest, City Engineer; Bob Alberts, Public
Works Director; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Tim Arntzen, Management
Assistant; and Dan Underwood, Finance Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr.
Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote. Consent items are as follows:
A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
September 7, 1999.
B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the
amount of $1,538,298.68 ($118,006.73 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 3317, 3319 and 3320; and $1,420,291.95 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 116067 through 116270).
Bad Debt Write-offs: To approve bad debt write-offs for utility
billing, ambulance, miscellaneous, cemetery and Municipal Court
non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total
amount of $67,624.17, and of that amount, authorize $63,926.28 be
turned over for collection.
C) "3161" Grant Funds: To approve the agreement with TRIDEC for
receipt of $1 million dollars under the "3161" program and, further,
authorize the City Manager to execute all documents appropriate
and necessary to effect the grant agreement.
D) Resolution No 2473 - Appointment of Advisory Committee for the
Lewis Street Corridor Study: To approve Resolution No. 2473,
appointment the Lewis Street Corridor Study Advisory Committee.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
None.
VISITORS:
Mr. Lathim introduced a visitor in the audience from Japan, a former
exchange student that had stayed in his home.
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REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
B. F. Transit Board of Directors Meeting - September 9, 1999: Mr.
Garrison reported that $2,000 for a sidewalk project in Benton City was
approved; a request for funds from West Richland for helping with bus
shelters was approved; fair ridership had decreased from 59,322 in 1998
to 56,500 in 1999, due primarily to fair attendance being lower.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
RESOLUTION NO. 2474
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY
FOR PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES.
MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2474, supporting
legislative authority for public utility districts to provide
telecommunication facilities and services. Ms. Francik seconded the
motion.
Mr. Ken Sugden, Manager of Franklin County PUD, addressed Council
asking for their support for the resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3377
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO CONTRACTING INDEBTEDNESS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SPECIFYING THE
MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES, TERMS AND COVENANTS
OF $1,700,000 PAR VALUE OF UNLIMITED TAX GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, 1999, AUTHORIZED BY THE
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY AT A SPECIAL
ELECTION HELD THEREIN PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE
NO. 3280; ESTABLISHING A BOND REDEMPTION FUND;
PROVIDING FOR BOND INSURANCE; AND APPROVING
THE SALE AND PROVIDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE
BONDS TO BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC OF
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.
MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3377, authorizing
issuance of $1,700,000 of unlimited tax general obligation bonds as
authorized by the voters March 10, 1998, and approve publication by
title only. Ms. Francik seconded the motion.
Mr. Underwood explained to Council that the average interest rate will
be 5.403. Mr. Underwood explained that Ms. Jane Towry, and her staff,
worked very hard to help the City achieve a rating upgrade from
Moody's, which helped lower fees for insuring the bonds.
Ms. Jane Towry, Vice-President of Banc of America Securities, LLC,
addressed Council and explained that she, and her staff, received the
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necessary information from Mr. Underwood, Mr. Crutchfield and Mr.
Strebel that resulted in the upgrade in rating for the City.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 3378
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE WATERWORKS
UTILITY OF THE CITY, INCLUDING THE SANITARY
SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND THE SYSTEM OF STORM OR
SURFACE WATER SEWERS AS A PART THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $985,000
PAR VALUE OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS,
1999, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE FUNDS
WITH WHICH TO PAY THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS IN
UTILITY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS NOS. 133 AND
134 AND TO PAY THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
THOSE BONDS; FIXING THE DATE, FORM,
DENOMINATION, MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES, TERMS
AND COVENANTS OF THE BONDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE
BONDS TO BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC OF
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.
MOTION: Ordinance No. 3378, was read by title only. Mr. Jensen
moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3378, authorizing issuance of $985,000
of water and sewer revenue bonds to finance the costs of
improvements for Utility Local Improvement Districts Nos. 133 and
134, and approve publication by title only. Mr. Strode seconded the
motion. Motion carried (Abstain - Francik).
ORDINANCE NO. 3379
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN
SEWER RATES AND CHARGES OVER A TWO YEAR
PERIOD AND AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 13.40.030 "HOTEL AND MOTEL MONTHLY RATE"
AND 13.40.040 "COMMERCIAL MONTHLY RATE."
MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3379, providing
for an increase in commercial sewer rates of four and one-half percent
(4-1/2%) in each of the next two years and changing the method used
to calculate hotel/motel sewer rates. Mr. Strode seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2475
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING STATE INITIATIVE 695.
MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2475, opposing
State Initiative 695. Ms. Francik seconded the motion.
Mr. Jensen was in support of the resolution because of the portion of
the initiative that would require all future government fee increases be
placed before the voters for approval.
Ms. Francik concurred with Mr. Jensen.
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Mr. Lathim was opposed to the resolution and felt it is inappropriate
for an elected official to take a position on the issue and would vote
no.
Mr. Garrison reiterated that the organizations that are going to feel the
severest impact would be the low to moderate income citizens.
Mr. Strode pointed out that local governments were going to feel the
pinch for supporting mandated services if the initiative is passed.
Mayor Kilbury supported the resolution and felt initiatives do not have
the benefit of the legislative process to improve and perfect them.
Mr. Jackson was opposed to the resolution and stated that citizens
that have approached him concerning the proposed resolution have
informed him that Council should not go on record in support of, or
opposition to, the proposed initiative.
Motion carried (No - Lathim, Jackson).
RESOLUTION NO. 2476
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON,
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "CITY", REGARDING
THE ACQUISITION OF LAND IN FRANKLIN COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CITY'S
WASTE WATER SPRAY FIELDS.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 2476, declaring
the City Council's intent to condemn certain property for expansion of
the Process Water Reuse Facility. Mr. Strode seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2477
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
CERTAIN FARM LANDS FOR THE PROCESS WATER REUSE
FACILITY.
MOTION: Resolution No. 2477, was read by title only. Mr. Strode
moved to approve Resolution No. 2477, approving the purchase and
sale agreement for the acquisition of certain property for expansion of
the Process Water Reuse Facility. Ms. Francik seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Award the Butterfield High Service Project No. 99-2-06 and Foster
Wells Pump Replacement Project No. 99-1-10:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the Butterfield High Service
Project No. 99-2-06 and Foster Wells Pump Replacement Project No.
99-1-10, to Thompson Mechanical Contractors, Inc., in the amount of
$673,292.00 plus applicable sales tax and to include $470,000 in the
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Year End Supplemental Budget. Mr. Strode seconded the motion.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL:
Executive Session: Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session at
7:51p.m. to discuss real estate.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 P.M.
Charles D. Kilbury, M or
ATTEST:
Catherine D. Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of October, 1999.
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