HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.09.15 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 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; Rick White, Community &
Economic Development Director; David McDonald, City Planner; Michael McShane,
City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief 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 September 2, 2008.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$920,708.44 ($90,252.23 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5039 and 5049 and, $830,456.21 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 167793 through 168007).
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, general accounts,
miscellaneous accounts, and Municipal Court(non-criminal, criminal, and parking)
accounts receivable in the total amount of$206,447.77 and, of that amount, authorize
$153,533.34 be turned over for collection.
(c) Resolution No.3102, a Resolution authorizing the sale of
forfeiture/unclaimed asset property surplus to city needs.
To approve Resolution No. 3102, authorizing the sale of seized/asset forfeiture property
considered surplus to city needs.
(d) Resolution No. 3103, a Resolution accepting work performed by George A.
Grant,Inc., under contract for the SR 395/Court Street Pedestrian Walkway
Facilities,Project No. 00-3-09.
To approve Resolution No. 3103, accepting the work performed by George A. Grant, Inc.,
under contract for the SR 395/Court Street Pedestrian Walkway Facilities, Project No. 00-
3-09. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 8(b).
(e) Resolution No. 3104, a Resolution accepting work performed by A&B
Asphalt,Inc., under contract for the Burden Boulevard Improvements Project.
To approve Resolution No. 3104, accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt, Inc.,
under contract for the Burden Boulevard Improvements Project.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Olson presented a Proclamation to Kim Keltch, Domestic Violence Coordinator,
Pasco Police Department, declaring October 2008 "Domestic Violence Awareness
Month."
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Francik invited the public to participate in the Adventure Challenge, celebrating the
completion of the Sacagawea Heritage Trail.
Mr. Larsen attended the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann attended the BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation.
Street Vacation: A Portion of South 13th Lane(MF#VAC08-007):
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No.3878, an Ordinance vacating a portion of South 13th Lane.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3878, vacating a portion of
South 13th Lane and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3879, an Ordinance relating to zoning and amending Title 25 dealing
with Business Parks.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3879, amending PMC Chapter
25.50 dealing with business parks and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3103, a Resolution accepting work performed by George A. Grant,
Inc., under contract for the SR 395/Court Street Pedestrian Walkway Facilities,
Project No.00-3-09.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3103, accepting the work
performed by George A. Grant, Inc., under contract for the SR 395/Court Street
Pedestrian Walkway Facilities, Project No. 00-3-09. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Council and staff discussed the results of the bid process for the Rd 68 and I-182 "free
right turn"project. Council concurred to accept the bid.
Mayor Olson recognized Cub Scouts, Connor and Adam McShane, in the audience.
Mr. Hoffmann inquired about the General Fund Operating Statement through August
2008.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Mayor Pro-tzcw% Sandy Ken y, Deputy City CI rk
PASSED and APPROVED this e day of October, 2008.
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