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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Rebecca Francik, Mayor
Pro-tem.
ROLL CALL:
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Charles D. Kilbury, Joe
Jackson, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode.
Councilmembers absent: Michael L. Garrison. Also present: Gary
Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel,
Administrative & Community Services Director; Erin Forrest, City
Engineer; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Jim Chase, Finance
Manager; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief;
Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Tim Arntzen,
Management Assistant; and Kurt Luhrs, Personnel Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr.
Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roil call vote.
Consent items are as follows:
A) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of the Regular Meeting
dated August 20, 2001.
B) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the
amount of $790,134.02 ($35,999.84 being in the form of Wire
Transfer No. 3647 and 3649; and $754,134.18 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 127154 through 127375).
Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of
$1,026,429.24; Payroll Voucher Nos. 023814 through 024062; and
EFT Deposit Nos. 007980 through 008288.
C) Resolution No. 2607 - proposed vacation of a portion of West
Court Street located between 24h and 26h Avenue: To approve
Resolution No. 2607, fixing 7:00 p.m., October 8, 2001 as the time
and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
D) Resolution No. 2608: To approve Resolution No. 2608, accepting
the work performed by Columbia Pumping & Construction, Inc.,
under contract for the 2001 Sewer Lining Project, Project No. 01-1-
10.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Yard of the Month Awards: Mayor Pro-tem Francik presented Yard of the
Month Awards for August, 2001 to the following Pasco residents:
Victor &Veronica Silva, 1904 Helena (unable to attend).
Teresa Gallegos, 1818 N. 1 Ph Avenue (unable to attend).
Jack & Marj Ellison, 4603 Sego Lilly Court.
Edward & Virginia Stidham, 303 S. 27"'Avenue (unable to attend).
Jim & Jeannie Whitish, 520 Road 36.
Tom & Judy Moore, 10300 Willow Way.
Zachary & Christina Smith, 6520 Comiskey Dr. (unable to attend).
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
VISITORS:
Washington State Auditor's Letter of Commendation: Mr. Tim Nies,
Audit Manager for the State Auditor's Office, addressed Council to
introduce Mr. Chuck Pfeil, Director of Audit for the State Auditor's Office,
who wanted to take a minute to thank staff for the good job they have
been doing and for working cooperatively with him and his staff.
Mr. Chuck Pfeil, Director of Audit, Washington State Auditor's Office
presented a letter of commendation from the State Auditor's office for
having six consecutive annual audits with no findings.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE NO. 3493
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 9
NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST WM, FROM C-3 (GENERAL
BUSINESS) TO R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL).
MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3493, granting a
rezone to Summit Property Development, from C-3 to R-1 with a
Concomitant Agreement as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2609
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
BROADMOOR PLACE.
MOTION: Mr. Strode moved to approve Resolution No. 2609, approving
the preliminary plat for Broadmoor Place. Mr. Kilbury seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Columbia Basin Ground Water Management Area (GWMA): Mr. Paul
Stoker, GWMA Coordinator, addressed Council to ask for their support
of the Columbia Basin GWMA Plan and gave a brief overview of the Plan.
MOTION: Mr. Lathim moved to endorse the Columbia Basin GWMA
Plan. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
Special Permit: Caretakers Facility at the Pasco Boat Basin (Cascade
Marina) (MF #01-44-SP):
MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to approve the special permit for a
caretakers facility at the Pasco Boat Basin, as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
2001 CBD Sidewalks/Handicap Ramps, Project No. 01-3-06:
MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to award the contract for the 2001 CBD
Sidewalks/Handicap Ramps project to the low bidder, A&B Asphalt Inc.,
in the amount of$75,598.00 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign
the contract documents. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
Butterfield Solids Decanting/DWng Beds, Project No. 01-2-11:
MOTION: Mr. Jensen moved to award the contract for the Butterfield
Solids Decanting/Drying Beds project to the low bidder, Paragon
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $265,847.40 including
sales tax and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract
documents. Mr. Lathim seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL:
Executive Session:
Mayor Pro-tem Francik recessed to an executive session at 7:54 p.m. for
approximately 15 minutes to discuss a claim against the City and
reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 P.M.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Rebecca'Francik, Mayor Pro-tem Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 17'x' day of September, 2001.
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