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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:
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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.
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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:
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Joy 1 n, Mayor Sandy Kenwckthy, Deputy City Perk
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of August, 2007.
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