HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.02.04 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 4, 2008
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 Hoffmann, Tom
Larsen, Joyce Olson, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan
Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Michael McShane, City
Engineer; Capt. Mike Aldridge, Police Department; Jeff Adams, Associate Planner;
Reuel Klempel, Plant Division Manager and Jess Greenough, Field Division Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated January 22, 2008.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$194,044.19 ($194,044.19 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 164142 through 164202). (2007 Expenses)
To approve General Claims in the amount of$837,004.81 ($136,691.71 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 4895 and 4898; $112,313.39 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered
164136 through 164141; and, $587,999.71 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered
164203 through 164374). (2008 Expenses)
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,589,598.49, Voucher Nos. 37449 through
37540; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30020862 through 30021342.
(c) Resolution No. 3063, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Chestnut Street and "C" Street.
To approve Resolution No. 3063, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 3, 2008 as the time and date
for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
(d) Resolution No. 3064, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of the utility easement located south of
and parallel to the Tri-Cities Prep School building.
To approve Resolution No. 3064, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 3, 2008 as the time and date
for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
(e) Resolution No. 3065, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of the alley located in Block 5,Long's
First Addition.
To approve Resolution No. 3065, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 3, 2008 as the time and date
for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
(f) Resolution No. 3066, a Resolution accepting work by Siefken & Sons
Construction, Inc., under contract for Softball Complex Storage Facility Project.
To approve Resolution No. 3066, accepting the work performed by Siefken& Sons
Construction, Inc., under contract for the Softball Complex Storage Facilities Project.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 4, 2008
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Watkins reported that he, Ms. Francik and Messrs. Yenney and Larsen attended the
annual AWC Conference in Olympia.
Mr. Garrison attended the TC Visitor& Convention Bureau board meeting, TRIDEC
board meeting and the Hanford Communities Governing board meeting.
Mr. Yenney reported on the AWC Conference in Olympia.
Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services board meeting.
Mayor Olson gave the State of Pasco address at the Tri-City Chamber of Commerce
meeting and attended the Franklin County Emergency Management Council meeting.
Mayor Olson reported the Mayor of Walla Walla thanked her for Pasco's assistance with
clean up after the January wind storm.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 3067, a Resolution accepting work performed by Transtate Paving
Company under contract for the Burden Boulevard Widening,Project No. 05-3-06.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3067, accepting the work
performed by Transtate Paving Company, under contract for the Burden Boulevard
Widening, Project No. 05-3-06, Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Water Sampling Station Installation,Project No. 07-2-05:
Council and staff discussed the project.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Water Sampling Station
Installation, Project No. 07-2-05 to Sharpe & Preszler Construction Company, Inc., in the
amount of$43,505.00 plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign
the contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Butterfield WTP Modifications Valves Replacement and Weirs Installation, Project
No. 07-2-05:
Mr. Crutchfield and Mr. Kerr updated Council on the status of the bid award,
noting that the legal action initiated by the second-low bidder does not permit the
Council to act on the bid award.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to table consideration of this bid award until the
February 19'h regular meeting. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Placement of Wireless Communication Equipment at 6520 W. Court
Street(Verizon Wireless) (MF#SP07-012):
Council and staff discussed the proposed Special Permit recommendation.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the special permit for the location of wireless
communication equipment at 6520 West Court Street as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 4, 2008
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Watkins recognized Pasco High School Students in the audience, working on earning
Scouting badges.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to
consider acquisition of real estate and to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal
counsel,
Mayor Olson called the meeting back to order at 8:03 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
APPRO ED: ATTEST:
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Jay Ol , Mayor Sandy Kenw hy, Deputy City—CleiK
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of February, 2008.
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