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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-1941 MinutesREGULAR SESSION PASCO, WASHINGTON CQUNCILECHAi ER f,.61— - u APRIL 17, 1941. CALL T(P ORDER: Meeting called to.order at eight o'clock P.M..Honorable Mayor E.. S. Johns on presiding. ROLL CALL: By City. Clerk Councilmen present were D. Byron Baker,' Harry Chenoweth, C. V. Downey, R. 0. Hall, Robert James and PiT. J. Linderman; Councilman absent was M. J. McDonnell. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS _SET ASIDE: 14 -tion made by Linderman seconded by Chenoweth that the regular order of business be set aside for _the publiQlihearing on tacating Nineth Street between Bohnevilld and Shoshone streetti.motion carried so ordered. Rex Phillips and C. A Jones referring to a petition protesting vacating of 9th, signed by property holdars not desiting to be completely deprived the privilege of using 9th Street for all times, and owing to the fact that school hours constitute one-quarter of the time they favor barricading this street during School houts; Mr. C. -L. Booth and Leig :Sachs supported a petition in favor of vacating, on account of the desire to con- solidate the Play Grounds by removing side walks and curbs thus eliminate the haz rd of accidents by falling over'them; The decision of the Council was posponed for mbre study and consideration. City Attorney to contact the School Board to ascertain the nature of concessions if any. VACATING ARTHUR AVENUE BETWEEN NIXON AND SYLVESTER STREETS: This request was made by the Park Committee for the purpose of making Sylvester ]Rark into one unit; I -lotion made by Linderman seconded by James that th expression of the Council for the beat interest of the public, with the City Att be instructed to draw up an ordinance covering: the vacating of this Avenue, Doti carried so ordered. 'ChOSINGri AN `ALLEY Lee Smith wishes to have a short alley closed in block nine Pettits Second Addition. this was referred to the Street and Alley Committee. LABOR ON ROOM .OF RESIDENCE AT CEMETERY Five men having worked as laborers'on the one rook addition to the re- sidence asked the Council to pay them for services rendered; They were re4udstz*d by the City Attorney to present vouchers showing their hours and rate of pay, ani they would be acted on at the next regular meeting May 1st. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUIVIED::.'Motion made,by Hall seconded by Chenoweth carried so r OPENING BIDS ON TRUCK FOR WATER DEPARTLIENT. In response.to a call.for bids on a pick-up truck for the Water Dept the following bids were received, opened and read. 1- TWIN_CITY TRUCK & IMPLEMENT CO_ One 1941 Model K-1 International Pick-up. conforming with all State Laws. Price $865.59, State Tax.' $17.31, less trade in 1936 Ford Pick-up of $392.90, balance $490.00' 2 --DODGE & PLYMOUTH: One Dodge one-half ton pick-up 1941 Model, conforming with all State Laws, Price $867.50, State Tax 17 .53, less trade in on 1036 Ford pick-up of $250.00, balance $644.03. 3- CUSTER_MOTOR_SALES . One 1941 one-half ton pick-up truck confor�iitg.*nth all Stekt w las price $795.00 Six ply tires $35.00 Oil filter 1,50,"total price $833.50, le s turn in of 1936 Ford pick-up truck $275.00, balance58.50 which does not includ State sales tax. 4- HOSTETTER MOTOR CO_ One one-half ton 1941 pick-up conforming with all State Laws Price7$9.00, allowance on 1936 Ford pick-up $325.00 State tax 15.78 making a total cost of $479.78. 5- PASCO AUTO CO. One one-half ton pick-up 1941 Chevrolet, conforming with all Stat Laws Price T823.45, sales tax $16.47, less trade-in allowance on 1936 Ford pick - p Tbtal cost $539.92. After due consideration the bid was awarded to the Pasco gut Company, by unanimous consent of the Council reported by Purchasing Abent Harry Chenoweth. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:: RE: EASEMENT FROM S. P.€{e. S. ON SOUTH FOURTH: A letter to the City Attorney from J. C. Davies, Right of Way & Tax Agent for tha S.P.& S Railway Co. was read stating this company desires a compensation for that part of Block five and block twelve Grays Addition impaired by the extension of South Fourth Street. This was turned to Street Committee and City Attorney for investigation and report.. N.I.P.Agent H. V. Custer requests by letter that he be notified in advance should the City have a trial black out, thus avoiding traffic delay. A letter from the Water Superintendent of Seattle, advising the Mayor and Council that the District Convention of the American Water Works Association will be helc in Seattle May 8,9 & 10, 1941, Headquarters at the dlympic.-.Hotel. A letter was read from Mr. J. E. Blum Field Consultant for the Association of Washington Cities, commenting on the outstanding service rendere&.Cities, by Senator Stinson; Also the splendid support from representatives of this District. PROJECT #7073; Works Projects Admisistrator Carl W. Smith informs the Mayor tha X7073 covering the removal of trees, excavating, laying storrd Sewers,._constructi catch basins and concrete curbs, gravel surfacing etc; has been submitted to Whah ington B. C. for approval. Chester Biesen reminds the City Officials by letter, that the Annual Convention of the Association of Washington Cities will be held at Walla Walla, Washington May 22nd & 23rd. All who can are urged to attend. eyed. 762 PASCO WASHINGTON REGULAR SESSION CONTINUED. COUNCIL CHAMBER APRIL 17, 1941. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES:: Police Committee -reports 26 arrests and 34 warrings in traffic rule violation, al; that the Dog restriction Ordinance now in exixtance becomes operative the first o: May 1941. Light.Committee reports material obtained in Kennewick to complete ornamental lig] extension. PUblic_Buildings_Committee reports the City Hall clean up work is progressing the interior is all most completed, the exterior and gutters to be taken of next. STREET Committee reports, a slow sign had been erected on South 10th, This was requested of the Council by petition. PUblic Building & Property Committee report in favor of obtaining two adding mach ines one for the City Treasure and one for the City Clerks officeq, Linderman requests that this purchase be made by calling for bids also that different makesi of machines be given a trial to determine which type would best suit the nedds; Motion made by Baker seconded by Linderman that the Committee and City Clerk prepare call for bids in thirty days Motion carried so ordered. HEARING ON SALE OF RIVER LOTS: James suggested that the hearing on the sale of four River lots to the Port District be held May the first; Linderman moved that the time be set ahead to the 15th on account of paying,bill the first meeting Motion seconded by Hall carried so ordered. DELAY ON BIDS FOR PRINTING: Linderman made inquire as to the delay in calling fo: bids on Ct,y Printing, and was informed that both the Pasco Press and the Pasco Herald editors had asked for more time; this was turned to the Printing and Audit: Committee they are to get together with the City Attorney to make necessary arrant TRAILER HOUSES ON Bonneville and Fourth are bung investigated by the Chief of Po: REPORTS FROM OFFICERS:: The City Clerk furnished each member with a monthly budget report for -all depart- ments. The Building Inspector's Annual -report was read. The City Water Manager's monthly report was read. Police Judge reports $30.00 received in fines for the Month of February 1941. and $30'.50 for the Month of March, 1941. The Department of Highways submit a form showing the route of Primary State High- ways, From the same department the City Budget Control report showing an unappro- priated balance of $1,375.82 in gas tax money at the first of March 1941. Also informing us that since April 1939 the City of Pasco has received $15,252.21 in gas tax money. A booklet from the Association of Washington Cities showing uniform curb markings was reviewed `and a copy given I. N. Brickey. ' ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:P A.resolution dedicating.a street between block "D" of Pettit's Addition to Pasco, and blocks one and four of O'keefes Second Addition to Pasco -for the use of the general public. Motion made by Hall seconded by Linderman to accept the resolutia Motion carried so ordered. A.resolution authorizing the State Highway Department to paint a yellow strip mn the highway within the coperate limits of the City of Pasco, and reserve and cred: to the Department of Highways in payment for such mainte.4ance work, throught the Motor Vehicle fund. Motion made by Baker seconded by Linderman to accept the re- solution, motion carried so ordered. ORDINANCE N0's 460. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.435 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND THE USE OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: TO LI11IT THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS: TO PRESCRI] BUILDING LINES AND THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES AND FOR THESE PURPOSES '. DIVIDE THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS" BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION TO BE KIJOWN AS SEC'. 5A, FIXING A BITE AREA FOR THE ERECTION OF BUILDINGS IN RESIDENCE DISTRICT R-2. Lotion made by Linderman seconded by Baker that Ordinance No. 460 be given its third reading motion carried so ordered; Ma.tion made by Linderman seconded by Bake: declaring Ordinance No. 460 to have had its third reading Motion carried so orderer Notion made by Linderman seconded by Chenoweth that Ordinance Ho.460 be adopted as read Motion carried by a roll call vote of six., VETOING AIJIEND14ENTS NO. ONE AND TWO TO ORDINANCE NO. 459: A notice in writing was submitted by Ma yor E. S. Johnston vetoing amendments number one and two to Ordina. Number 459."Number one, the amendment which causes section three, paragraph one, t allow the construction of one and two family dwellings in fire zone No. one "o con struction less substantion and fire proof than typethree construction as outlined in the Uniform Building Code. IVly objection to this is that it would open up the en tire commercial zone to the construction of flimsy dwellings which would be creati: a serious fire hazard." SECOND "The amendment to section three and section four wh would enlarge the boundries of fire zone number one and decrease the boundries of fire z one number two correspondingly. Ily objection to these amendments is the fac that they have the effect of restricting the building of residences in certain part ofresidential districts. I believe that the ordinance as it previously stood is sufficient in the way of fire protection and am convinced that the irregularity of the North boundry line of fire zone Number one as therein constituted does not conf special privileges upon anyone, since the original boundry conform to the line of demarcation between commercial district No, one a4d residential districts." E.S.J. Motion made by Hall secondee by James to sustain the Mayor in his veto Motion carri so ordered. NEVI BUSINESS:: JOHN BECKS DEED INSUFFICIENT:: Motion made by Chenoweth seconded by Hall author- izing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute corrected deed, motion carried so ordered FILLING IN OLD DUMP:: Some filling and leveling work needed at the odid City Dump was discussed, in concl sion it was agreed that R. 0. Hall was to contact the County Engineer in regard to doing this work while working in that location with necessary equipment. v t ements. ice. .t 3E '0 Li`1fIDB 'ION sub-, ni tat e(1 ce ch r - REGULAR SESSION CONTINUED':: INEW BUSINESS:: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBER dl63 i APRIL 17, 1941. CITY ATTORNEY'S BUDGET:: City Attorney Karl J. Grimm asked the Council permission to -use the money,bud- geted for the Pierce Code, on Municipal Corporation instead, mation made by Chenoweth seconded by Hall that this request be granted, motion carried so orde ed. These volumes to be property of the City. LEASE ASSIGNMENT N0.2a_U0; For notation. recording and filing duplicate original of assignment of permit No.22330, which was issued November 20, 1909 to the Yakima Valley Power Compan and later assigned to the Pacific Power & Light Company. This assignment now transfers said permit to the City of Pasco. For Water pipe line across lot eight of section thirty one TWP. nine North, Range 30 East along the center line of Chelan Street produced in Riverside Addition to Pasco Washington according to the official plat thereof., Tart SCELIANEOUS : : SEVER LATERAL ON SOUTH FIFTH: There has been no further developments on a sewer lateral for South 5th Street, pending an answer from'a letter to the Division of Public Health Engineering, State Department of Health , Seattle Washington. ADJOURNMENT:: Motion made by Linderman seconded by next regular meeting night, Thursday May carried so ordered.. ATTEST: ° City Clerk Downey that the meeting adjourn until 1st9 1941 eight o'clock P.M. Motion Passed and approved this day of 1941. erli.