HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.01.03 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 3, 2005
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Matt Watkins, Joe Jackson, Eileen Crawford
and Michael Garrison. Charles Kilbury and Tom Larsen were excused.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan
Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith, Community &
Economic Dev. Director; David McDonald, City Planner; Denis Austin, Police Chief; and
Elden Buerkle, Management Assistant;
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated December 20, 2004.
Removed from Consent Agenda and Moved to Item 10a—New Business.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,018,799.92 ($44,680.08 being in
the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4253, 4258 and 4259 and, $974,119.84 consisting
of Claim Warrants numbered 146315 through 146498). (2004 EXPENSES)
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,327,171.66 ($1,327,171.66
consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 146499 through 146524). (2005
EXPENSES)
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,499,115.96, Voucher Nos. 32027
through 32146; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30002077 through 30002498.
(c) Final Plat—Loviisa Farms II, Phase 3 (Aho Construction) (MF 904-181-FP):
To approve the final plat for Loviisa Farms II, Phase 3.
(d) Resolution No. 2862, a Resolution accepting work performed by Inland
Asphalt, under contract for Project No. 04-2-16,Broadmoor Reservoir Site
Improvement-Paving.
To approve Resolution No. 2862, accepting the work performed by Inland
Asphalt, under contract for the Broadmoor Reservoir Site Improvement-Paving
Project No. 04-2-16.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Crawford attended the First Night Festivities in Kennewick on December 31St
Ms. Francik attended the Pasco Ag Show Luncheon on January 3rd
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3712, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the
zoning classification of certain real property located in the Southeast Quarter of
Section 17, Township 9 North, Range 30 East from C-1 (Retail Business)to C-3
(General Business).
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 3, 2005
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3712, granting a rezone for Lot 1,
Short Plat 78-18, from C-1 to C-3 as recommended by the Planning Commission and,
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to table this item until February 7t'for conduct of a
Closed Record Hearing. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried by the following voice
vote: Yes—Crawford, Garrison, Watkins, Francik. No--Jackson.
NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to add"Council directed staff to research the ability to
treat Military personnel, their dependants, and Military retirees, the same as those on
Medicare and Medicaid" to the Ambulance Fees section in the December 20"'Minutes.
Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to approve the December 20, 2004 minutes as
amended. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Council and staff discussed the design of cell phone towers in the City.
MOTION: Ms. Crawford moved to have staff research design alternatives for cell towers
and report back to Council. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried by the following voice
vote: Yes—Garrison, Watkins, Francik, Crawford. No—Jackson.
Council and staff discussed development impact fees. Council requested this item be
placed on the January 10`}'Workshop agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. to consider acquisition of real estate
and review the performance of a city employee.
Mayor Garrison called the meeting back to order at 8:27 p.m.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to grant a merit award of$10,000 to the City Manager
for his performance in 2004. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
APPR VED: ATTEST:
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Michael L. G n, Mayor Webster U. Jackson, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of January, 2005
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