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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.07.21 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 21, 2003 VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTIES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison reported he spoke to a Government class at Columbia Basin College. He noted the students knew little about local government, since their text books mainly focus on the Federal level of government. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Interlocal Agreement for Confluence Project: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the interlocal agreement for the Confluence Project and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Strode seconded. Motion carried. No—Larsen Amendment No. 3 to the Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. (EES) Professional Services Agreement for Water Rights: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the EES Professional Services Agreement for Water Rights. Mr. Strode seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Professional Services Agreement with SCM Consultants, Inc., for the Road 44/Burden Blvd. Sewer Interceptor: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with SCM Consultants, Inc., for the Road 44/Burden Blvd. Sewer Interceptor and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Mr. Strode seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Primal Election: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to concur in the County Auditor's recommendation to conduct the 2003 Primary Election by mail only. Mr. Strode seconded. Mr. Larsen is concerned there is a greater chance of fraud with voting by mail. Ms. Crawford believes time is too short for campaigning between the time of filing and when the voters would receive their ballots in the mail. Mr. Crutchfield noted that many precincts in the City are already mail-in only, and this matter is to decide whether the entire City would be mail-in. Mr. Strode stated the voters will have a full month to decide who to vote for. He noted a letter from the Franklin County Auditor said 80% of the ballots cast in the last `at the polls' election were vote-by-mail ballots. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 21, 2003 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Charles D. Kilbury, Michael Garrison, Eileen Crawford, Joe Jackson, Tom Larsen, Carl Strode, and Rebecca Francik. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; and Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of the Regular Meeting dated July 7,2003. B. Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,958,108.71 ($84,003.65 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 3974, 3975, and 3978, and $1,874,105.06 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 137733 through 137974). 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 $114,541.92 and, of that amount, authorize $109,065.86 be turned over for collection. C. Final Plat— Columbia Place Phase 2 (Neighborhood, Inc.) MF #03-106-FP): To approve the final plat for Columbia Place Phase 2. D. Resolution No. 2756, a Resolution supporting the Tri-Cities Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commemoration: To approve Resolution No. 2756, endorsing the Lewis & Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemoration. E. Resolution No. 2757 a Resolution of the City of Pasco Washington, providing for the conveyance of a right-of-way for East Foster Wells Road extension to Franklin County, Washinaton, and authorizing the Manager r to sign the temporary construction easement and right-of-way deed: To approve Resolution No. 2757, accepting the offer of $57,169.00 from Franklin County for right-of-way needed to build part of East Foster Wells Road and, further, authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate documents. F. Resolution No. 2758, a Resolution accepting work by Christensen Irrigation Co., Inc., under contract for Project No. 02-05-15, Sun Willows Golf Course Irrigation: To approve Resolution No. 2758, accepting the work performed by Christensen Irrigation Co., Inc., under contract for the Sun Willows Golf Course Irrigation Project No. 02-05-15. G. Resolution No. 2759, a Resolution accepting performed by Classic Concrete Design, under contract for Project No. 03-3-07, 2003 Handicap Ramps: To approve Resolution No. 2759, accepting the work performed by Classic Concrete Design, under contract for the 2003 Handicap Ramps,Project No. 03-3-07. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Strode seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: None. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 21, 2003 Mr. Kilbury stated that unless all Councilmembers feel this is a fair method, he will vote against it. Mr. Mark Cordery, 3807 View Court, Pasco, a candidate for City Council at large, spoke about the lack of time available for campaigning between filing and voters receiving their ballots. Mr. Tony Startz, 3810 View Court, Pasco, noted he believes all voting should be done at the polls. As a new resident, he would like to have more time to get to know the candidates. Mr. Strode explained that whether this is a vote-by-mail or vote `at the polls' there is no difference in the time you have as a voter to cast your ballot. Mr. Jackson sees the general trend is moving in the direction of vote by mail and believes it is a great convenience. He does not see a problem with fraud. Ms. Francik decided a mail-in voter who votes their ballot the day they are received means they have already made up their mind and, since 80% already vote this way, she will support the recommendation. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes — Garrison, Jackson, Strode, Francik. No—Crawford, Larsen, Kilbury. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Todd Blackman, 4321 Ivy, Pasco, the president-elect of Tri-Cities Water Follies Association asked Council to approve a donation of $5,000 to offset the cost of advertising the event. MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved the City participate in Water Follies advertising with $5,000. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Michael L. arnson, Mayor Webster U. Jackson, ity Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of August, 2003. 3 MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 28, 2003 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmembers present: Charles D. Kilbury, Michael Garrison, Eileen Crawford, Tom Larsen, Carl Strode, and Rebecca Francik. Mr. Jackson was excused. Also present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; and Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. to discuss proposed settlement agreement. The meeting was reconvened at 7:16 p.m. BUSINESS ITEMS: Consider Settlement Agreement Regarding Quad Cities Water Right Permit: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Settlement Agreement for the Quad City Water Right Permit and, further, authorize the City Attorney to sign the agreement. Mr. Strode seconded. Motion carried.No —Larsen. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the special meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ichael L. Garri on, Mayor Webster U. Jackson, dity Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of August, 2003. 1