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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.09.20 Council Minutes MINUTES 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. - 1 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1999 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 -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1999 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. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1999 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 -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 1999 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. -5-