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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 2009
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson,
and Al Yenney. Absent: Michael Garrison, Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Richard
Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community &
Economic Development Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Denis Austin,
Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated August 3, 2009.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,243,987.15 ($63,321.33 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5273 and 5276; and $2,180,665.82 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 172892 through 173109).
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$175,479.38 and, of that amount, authorize
$118,421.19 be turned over for collection.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(c).
(c) Authorization to Approve Meter Reading Contract:
To approve the proposed contract for meter reading services with Columbia Meter
Reading, Inc., and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract.
(d) Right-of-Way Dedication for Road 100 (MF#INF009-073):
To accept the deed from Kingspoint Christian School for a portion of the Road 100
Right-of-Way.
(e) Resolution No. 3181, a Resolution accepting work by Bachtel Construction,
under contract for the Volunteer Park Pavilion Concrete Platform Project.
To approve Resolution No. 3181, accepting the work performed by Bachtel Construction,
under contract for the Volunteer Park Pavilion Concrete Platform Project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Hoffmann
seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to amend the Consent Agenda by removing item 3(b) and
moving it to item 10(c). Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Original Motion, as amended, carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 2009
VISITORS- OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Hoffmann introduced Andrew, from Beijing, China, who is a current student at Tri-
Cities Prep. He also acknowledged his son Kirk in the audience.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mayor Olson met with other Tri City Mayors and attended the Air Force Band Concert at
Edgar Brown Stadium.
Mr. Yenney attended the Law and Justice Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
State Energy Program Grant and Loan Program—Process Water Reuse Facility:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize a grant application for the State Energy
Program and commit $250,000 from the Process Water Reuse Facility Account. Mr.
Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorial Pool Renovation Project:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the contract for the Memorial Pool Renovation
Project No. 09-118, to Ziegler Construction in the amount of$1,817,600.00 plus sales
tax, including the base bid and alternate bids No. 1 (deck), and No. 2 (shade) and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the construction contract. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion
carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize the purchase of materials for the construction
of the new leisure pool from Myrtha Pools in an amount not to exceed $289,000.00 plus
applicable sales tax. Mr. Hoffinann seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
Bills and Communications:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve General Claims in the amount of
$2,243,987.15 ($63,321.33 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 5273 and 5276; and
$2,180,665.82 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 172892 through 173109). Mr.
Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved 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
$175,479.38 and, of that amount, authorize $118,421.19 be turned over for collection.
Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Joy 0 Mayor Debra r Tlar-k, City C er
PASSED and APPROVED this 8t'day of SEPTEMBER, 2009.
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