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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 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, 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, Deputy City Manager; 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 September 8, 2009.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,295,986.35 ($86,880.77 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5298, and 5302; and $1,209,105.58 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 173384 through 173590).
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$266,017.03 and, of that amount, authorize
$203,102.04 be turned over for collection.
(c) Overman Pathway Quit Claim Deed (MF #INF009-089):
To accept the Quit Claim Deed from the Overman Revocable Living Trust for the Road
44 pedestrian access pathway.
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 2009 "Domestic Violence Awareness
Month."
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Vic Epperly, 8930 W. Canyon Pl. Kennewick, presented Council with information
for the members of the Regional Centers Oversight Committee.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison reported on the annual meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Mayor Olson and Messrs. Yenney, Garrison and Larsen attended the annual Ali-Senior
Picnic.
Mr. Larsen attended the BF Council of Governments meeting.
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Mr. Hoffmann commented on the General Fund Operating Statement through August
2009.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3936, an Ordinance changing the name of a portion of a street that
was heretofore called Lentz Road.
Mr. Mike Eddington, 5704 Lentz Rd., encouraged Council to maintain the name
Lentz Rd.
Council and Staff discussed the proposed name change.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3936, changing the name of
Lentz Road to Road 52 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik
seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Olson, Watkins,
Francik, Garrison. No—Hoffmann, Larsen, Yenney.
Resolution No. 3191, a Resolution authorizing an interfund loan from the
Equipment Rental Replacement Government Type Fund to the Local Improvement
District 144,North of SandifurlRoad 90 and Road 92 Improvement Fund to finance
the local improvements.
Council and Staff discussed the proposed interfund loan.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3191, authorizing an
interfund loan from the Equipment Rental Replacement Fund to the LID 144
Improvement Fund. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Larsen, Yenney.
Resolution No. 3192, a Resolution supporting the August 3, 2009 Columbia Basin
College Circulation Study.
Council and Staff discussed this issue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3192, supporting the
recommendations in the Columbia Basin College Circulation Study which includes
improvements on 20th Avenue and Argent Road. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried
6-1. No—Larsen.
NEW BUSINESS:
New Slides for Memorial Pool:
Council and staff discussed the details of this issue. Council requested additional
information for action at a Special Meeting on September 28th.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Rick White presented Council with a memo explaining the option of the city adding rear
yard landscaping to the HOME infill project on 5th and Ainsworth. Council concluded
that rear landscaping be installed by the buyer, as a condition of sale.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Joy Ols , Mayor De ra . Clark, City--c er
PASSED and APPROVED this 5`h day of October, 2009.
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