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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.07.16 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 16, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffinann, Joe Jackson, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson, and Matt Watkins. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Smith, Community & Economic Dev. Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director•, Michael McShane, City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief, and Paul Whitemarsh, Recreation Services Manager. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated July 2, 2007. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$482,130.95 ($482,130.95 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 161214 through 161400). To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery and.Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of $169,950.03 and, of that amount, authorize $116,963.00 be turned over for collection. (c) Cooperative Agreement on Facility Use,Pasco School District: To approve the Interlocal Agreement for Joint Facility use with the Pasco School District and, further, to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. (d) Regional Hotel/Motel Commission Appointments: t4 To appoint Jim Gibson (Best Western)to the Tri-Cities Regional Hotel/Motel Commission, term to expire 8/31/09. (c) Resolution No. 3036, a Resolution supporting HUD designation of Census Tract 201, Block Groups 2 and 4 as a single family revitalization area. To approve Resolution No. 3036, supporting designation of the HUD proposed Single Family Housing Revitalization Area and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of support. (f) Resolution No. 3037,a Resolution accepting work by Apollo, Inc., under contract for the Pasco Baseball Stadium Improvements Project. To approve Resolution No. 3037, accepting the work performed by Apollo, Inc.,under contract for the Pasco Baseball Stadium Improvements Project. (g) Special Workshop Meeting. To conduct a Special Workshop Meeting on July 30, 2007; agenda items to be published prior to meeting. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 16, 2007 VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Ms. Sheila Garsjo, 1509 W. Irving, addressed Council concerning Code Enforcement violations she received. Mr. Earl Lunders, 801 W. Park, is concerned about illegal fireworks in the City. He also would like lighting at the Sylvester Park basketball court and the restrooms open after dark. Mr. Mike Murray, 815 W. Park, supported stricter fireworks enforcement. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mayor Olson welcomed the Washington State Association of Fire Chiefs' 75th Annual Convention to Pasco and attended the LEOFF Disability Board Meeting. Mayor Olson and Mr. Larsen attended the Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting. NEW BUSINESS: 2007 West Pasco Sewer Extension (Ella and Road 36): MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the 2007 West Pasco Sewer Extension(Ella and Road 36) Project No. 07-1-01 to Shoemaker Excavation, Inc., in the amount of$48,354.87 including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Legislative Consultant Agreement: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs for legislative consultant services and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried. No—Larsen. Senior Center Study/Plan Phase II: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with the Educational Service District 123 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: K Joy 1 n, Mayor Sandy Kenwckthy, Deputy City Perk PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of August, 2007. 2