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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1941 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON. PULAR SESSION CO'DMITTTr r ROOM MAY 1 X941 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at eight -fifteen o'clock P. Il. Honorable Mayor E. Johnston rpesiding. ROLL CALL: BY CLERK Councilmen present were D. Byron Baker, Harry Chenoweth, C.V. R. 0. Hall, Robert James and IiI. J. McDonnell; Absent was 14. J. Linderman. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Idinutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE:4LW unanimous consent of the Council, to hear from Thr, Chappel in regard to having water turned on property owned by a party living out of town, and a water bill charged against the property of $12.00, this was referred to the Water Committee, Water I,Ianager and City Attorney for opinionz MR. AYES MOLESTED: Mr. Ayers spoke to the Council in regard to annoygnce caused by childred from Pasco peeking in his window at night; the curfew Ordinance was feferred to with no actio taken other than referl,,o Judiciary Committee for investigation. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: By unanimous consent of the Council BILLS AND C004UNICATIONS: Current bills against the City were read as follows, and ordered paid through a motion made by Chenoweth that all bills signed by the claims Committee be paid motion seconded by Hall carried by a roll call vote of six. Two vouchers were with held one in favor of Austin Hicks Company in regard to a rider t)n the Fleet Ins, policy pretaining to non owner ship liability coverage, Motion made by B&ker secon ed Chenoweth that this be referred to the Committee. motion carried so ordered. The other voucher in favor of Roy Tomkins in the amount of of $15.00 for painting the flag pole, the Council maintained the job was incomplete until the ball on top was polished or painted; City Clerk to so notify Mr. Tomkins. BILLS: CURRENT EXPENSE WAR. NO. NAI,iE PURPOSE AMT . __ _ 17186-to16196 Pay Roll�Various D'epts�-�- - -- - - - _ _ - 627.50 16197 " 16201 it " Police Uept - - - - - - - -441.66 16202 " 16203 It " Library " - - - - - - - - 120.00 16204 " 16223 it It Fire It - - - - - - - - 67.00 16224 State Treasurer Ind. Ins - - - - - - - - - - 2.96 16225 K. W. Whitmire Caretaker River View Park - - 20.00 16226 Ralph Livermore Material & Labor, Beach 7.25 27 Karl Grimm Office Rent & Rhone 5..CO 28 W. W. Baer Painting & Kalsomining City 11.395.75 29 Pacific Telephone Co. Calls 2.00 16230 Remington Rand Inc. - - Carbon Paper - - - - - 6.06 31 J. K. Gill Co New Books - - - - - - - 21.22 32 Brown Sand & Gravel - - - - Sand - - - - - 2.81 33 Shaw & Borden Co. Binder & Supplies 24.00 34 Pacific Power & Light Co. Service 322.73 35 Hughes & Co. Pipe,Fittings & Supplies 57.33 36 Hugh GI Purcell Co. Pipe & Fittings 1344.99 37 The Puget Sound News Co. New Books 4.21 38 Standard Oil Co. Burner Oil - - - - - - 39.52 39 Richfield Oil Corp. gasoline - - - - - - - 44.81 16240 Western Golf Course Co. Carborundum dust 1.74 41 Duck Inn Cafe Meals for Prisoners 21.25 42 Pasco Plumbing Co. Repair & Labor 23.81 43 Grigg's Supplies - - - - - - - - 12.00 44 Pasco Herald Co. Line-a-time,Env. Rep.1-Tach. 33.44 45 White River Lumber Co. Lumber, fire clay 7.65 46 Pasco Hardware Co. Rope - - - - - - - - 2.30 47 Bancroft -Whitney. I,Iunicipal Corp. Vols. 50.00 48 Pasco Water Dept Service - - - - - - - - - 227.15 49 Pasco Water Dept. Material for Park - - - 48.54 - 162 50 City Treasurer Stamps, recording etc. 14.16 51 RayTomkins, contract for painting flag pole 15.00 4013.84 93.40 7.10 1032.39 64.12 7.75 84.00 916.01 10.00 40.50 104«61 442.20 1.11 22.00 3.00 5.15 18.43 214.92 5.87 13.14 2.52 9.93 10.44 13.75 3122.34 �- 0 HATER DEPARTIJENT 4080 to 4082 Pay Roll Water Dept - - - - 4083 Gity Treasurer Water Deduction Wm.Dodd 4084 to 4090 Pay Roll Water Dept 4098 City Treasurer Water Deduction Juvenaul 4097 State Treasurer Ind Ins - - - - - - - 4099 Clayton O'Leary Salary - - - - - - 4100 Hugh G. Purcell Co. Pipe & Fittings 4101 American Water Works Assn Annual Dues 4102 Pennsylvania Salt Idifg. Co Liquid Chlorine 4103 Neptune Meter Co. Meter Conn. & Parts 4104 Pacific Power & Light Power 4105 Wallace Tiernan Sales Corp. Solution 4106 Rensselaer Valve Co. Hydrant 4107 Fred Harris Fertiliser 4108 Pasco Auto Co. Repair 11ork 4109 Pasco Hardware Co. Tools & Supplies 411G Tax Commission Excise Tax 4111 White River Lumber Co. Lumber 4112 Pasco Plumbing & Htg. Co. Labor & 14trl. 4113 Standard Oil Co. Kerosene 4114 Richfield Oil Corp Gasoline 4115 City Treasurer Frt. Ex. Supplies 4116 Void 4117 Cecil Warren Salary Labor 93.40 7.10 1032.39 64.12 7.75 84.00 916.01 10.00 40.50 104«61 442.20 1.11 22.00 3.00 5.15 18.43 214.92 5.87 13.14 2.52 9.93 10.44 13.75 3122.34 �- 0 1$ PASCO, WASHINGTON. REGULAR SESSION CONTINUED COM11ITTEE ROOM MAY 1. 1941. [J 824 to 829 831 832 834 835 836 837 838 10 STRE 'T SIGN FUND Washington State Penitentiary signs CITY STREET rL"UND 828 Pay Roll 7.45 State Treasurer Ind. Ins & Med Aid Pacific Power & Light Underpass Lig Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.Orn Lt Pasco Auto Co. Setting up Poles - Pasco Sheet Metal Works Galv, Iron Pasco Hardware Co. Supplies - - - - Economy Service Station Battery & Va Huston Motor Co. Repairs • - - - - Gjrigg's - - -- Tools - - - - - Washington State Penitentiary, Bal on STRE 'T SIGN FUND Washington State Penitentiary signs REPORTS FROM COM11ITTEES:: Chairman of the Light CorLmittee reports the old unit, which is part of the traffic light equipment, has been returned to W.;'S. Darley & Company Chicago, Ill., for reconditiong. Public Building Committee to obtain figures on cleaning gutters on the City Hall. Cleaning Police Court Office estimated $23.50.. Police Committee reports, anticipating the purchase of a tank or gas chamber for the extermination of unlicensed dogs; Committee and Police Department to decide Police Committee to investigate further the speeding on South Tenth . Park Committee Chairman reports, the W.P.A. crew will be working at the beach another two weeks 260 feet of pipe will be layed to the bath house. City.Treasurer, City Clerk & Committee have arranged call for bids on two add ing machines. Street Committee reports the City Trucks will be available);f©tuclegn.l`up day. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS:: VACATING NINTH STREET The City Attorney reports meeting with the School Board in regard to vacating Ninth Street, The Board desire to remove all sidewalks and curbs then fence the plE ground straight through; They agree to replace sidewalks and curbs in their origin, condition, alsoureturniproperty to the City at such a time as it is no longer used for a play ground; They do not object to a utility strip North and South on Ninth but could not see the feasibility of a strip East and West through Block 14 where the School stands. Action was deferred to a later date. Building Inspectors Report of Building Permits issued for the Month of I4larch 1941., NEW RESIDENCES - - - 2 Valuationn $8,300.00 It Non Res. - - - 2 11130.88 REP. Residence - - - 1 It 11000.00 " Non Resp. - - - 1 it 150.00 19,,580, 00 Police Iludge Reports $374.50 collected in fines for the Month of April 1941. Department of Highways, City Budget Control; Report was read. READING OF ORDINANCES:: ORDINANCE NO. 464. AN ORDIIJANCE VACATING ARTHUR STREET BETWEEN SYLVESTER STREET AIM ,�PIXON STREET. Had its first reading motion made by Chenoweth seconded by James carried so ordered. Motion made by James seconded by Hall that Ordinance No 4E be given its seconded reading by title only motion carried so ordered. IVCotion made 1 Chenoweth seconded by James that Ordinance No. 464 was given it second reading motic carried so ordered. Motion made by Chenoweth seconded by Mames that Ordinance No 461 be given the third reading in full motion carfied so ordered. Motion made by Chenow( seconded by Hall declaring Ordinance No 464 to have had its third reading in full me carried so ordered. Motion made by James seconded by Downey to adopt Ordinance No 4( as read motion carried by atiroll call vote of six. ORDINANCE N0. 465. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY PRINTING AND ADVERTISING: PROVIDING THAT THE CITY CLERK SHALL ANNUALLY IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR PUBLISH A NOTICE IN THE NEWSPAPER THEN DOING THE CITY ADVERTISING CALLING FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE DOING OFESUCHYCITY ADVERTISING AND PRINTING FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY L; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF PASCO SHALL ANNUALLY AWARD THE CONTRI FOR THE DOING OF SUCH CITY ADVERTISING AND PRINTING FOR THE ENSUING YEAR TO SUCH NEW" PAPER PRINTED AIM PUBLISHED IN THE CITY OF PASCO AS SHALL BE FOUND TO BE THE LOWEST AMD BEST BIDDER IN RESPONSE TO SUCH CALL FOR BIDS. Motion made by Downey seconded by Hall that Ordinance No. 465 has had its first reading, motion earried so ordered. Moi made by Downey seconded by Chenoweth that Ordinance No. 465 be given its second read: by Title only Motion carried so ordered; Motion made by James seconded by Hall declal ing Ordinance No. 465 to have had its second reading by Title only Motion carried so The City Job printing to be purchased through the Purchasing Agent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HEARING OIJ SALE OF RIVER LOTS TO THE PORT DISTRICT, was set ahead to June 191 through a motion made by Hall seconded by James carried so ordered; More time needec for consideration of a deal proposed by the Boat Club on a trade. NEW BUSINESS: EXTENSION OF EIGHT,__NINTH, AND COLUIJIBIA STREETS: City Attorney to negotiate with the Northern Pacific Railroad Company for I% -.h opening of Eightha.and Ninth also the extension of Columbia Atreet. POWER RATE, the price being paid for Power, a cheaper method of purchase, and the efficiency of the City Pumps was discussed; A mention was made that Mr. Grimes o the Northern Pacific Rail? oad Company mra.a willing to check the pumps free of charge; in conclusion this2mait.tgrliw,a.s la 425.00 �QcGl e'e:5• .�..�,. :�...,"..�n.X✓.a7sxv rr � �"���YaAt9d' i'-u�, .r A resolution authorizing and directing the City Treasurer to transfer $294. from the L.I.D; Funds to the Current Expense Fwid to be used in payment of C6mDt6he sive Liability Insurance policies purchased by the City of Pasco. Motion made by Downey seconded by Hall. to:raabcep:tothefJres61ution motion carried so ordered. 65 m 11 on rddred. 42 5.00 - - - 7.45 hts 43.77 .Supplies 160.32 _-___ 2.30 5.0 3. ------ 23 :; 5 lve Stem 10.40 - - - - 13.42 -- - - -- 7.92 st.Signs .78� 622222 cr:1�,1.D ... ri 70TL 7836.13 REPORTS FROM COM11ITTEES:: Chairman of the Light CorLmittee reports the old unit, which is part of the traffic light equipment, has been returned to W.;'S. Darley & Company Chicago, Ill., for reconditiong. Public Building Committee to obtain figures on cleaning gutters on the City Hall. Cleaning Police Court Office estimated $23.50.. Police Committee reports, anticipating the purchase of a tank or gas chamber for the extermination of unlicensed dogs; Committee and Police Department to decide Police Committee to investigate further the speeding on South Tenth . Park Committee Chairman reports, the W.P.A. crew will be working at the beach another two weeks 260 feet of pipe will be layed to the bath house. City.Treasurer, City Clerk & Committee have arranged call for bids on two add ing machines. Street Committee reports the City Trucks will be available);f©tuclegn.l`up day. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS:: VACATING NINTH STREET The City Attorney reports meeting with the School Board in regard to vacating Ninth Street, The Board desire to remove all sidewalks and curbs then fence the plE ground straight through; They agree to replace sidewalks and curbs in their origin, condition, alsoureturniproperty to the City at such a time as it is no longer used for a play ground; They do not object to a utility strip North and South on Ninth but could not see the feasibility of a strip East and West through Block 14 where the School stands. Action was deferred to a later date. Building Inspectors Report of Building Permits issued for the Month of I4larch 1941., NEW RESIDENCES - - - 2 Valuationn $8,300.00 It Non Res. - - - 2 11130.88 REP. Residence - - - 1 It 11000.00 " Non Resp. - - - 1 it 150.00 19,,580, 00 Police Iludge Reports $374.50 collected in fines for the Month of April 1941. Department of Highways, City Budget Control; Report was read. READING OF ORDINANCES:: ORDINANCE NO. 464. AN ORDIIJANCE VACATING ARTHUR STREET BETWEEN SYLVESTER STREET AIM ,�PIXON STREET. Had its first reading motion made by Chenoweth seconded by James carried so ordered. Motion made by James seconded by Hall that Ordinance No 4E be given its seconded reading by title only motion carried so ordered. IVCotion made 1 Chenoweth seconded by James that Ordinance No. 464 was given it second reading motic carried so ordered. Motion made by Chenoweth seconded by Mames that Ordinance No 461 be given the third reading in full motion carfied so ordered. Motion made by Chenow( seconded by Hall declaring Ordinance No 464 to have had its third reading in full me carried so ordered. Motion made by James seconded by Downey to adopt Ordinance No 4( as read motion carried by atiroll call vote of six. ORDINANCE N0. 465. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY PRINTING AND ADVERTISING: PROVIDING THAT THE CITY CLERK SHALL ANNUALLY IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR PUBLISH A NOTICE IN THE NEWSPAPER THEN DOING THE CITY ADVERTISING CALLING FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE DOING OFESUCHYCITY ADVERTISING AND PRINTING FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY L; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF PASCO SHALL ANNUALLY AWARD THE CONTRI FOR THE DOING OF SUCH CITY ADVERTISING AND PRINTING FOR THE ENSUING YEAR TO SUCH NEW" PAPER PRINTED AIM PUBLISHED IN THE CITY OF PASCO AS SHALL BE FOUND TO BE THE LOWEST AMD BEST BIDDER IN RESPONSE TO SUCH CALL FOR BIDS. Motion made by Downey seconded by Hall that Ordinance No. 465 has had its first reading, motion earried so ordered. Moi made by Downey seconded by Chenoweth that Ordinance No. 465 be given its second read: by Title only Motion carried so ordered; Motion made by James seconded by Hall declal ing Ordinance No. 465 to have had its second reading by Title only Motion carried so The City Job printing to be purchased through the Purchasing Agent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HEARING OIJ SALE OF RIVER LOTS TO THE PORT DISTRICT, was set ahead to June 191 through a motion made by Hall seconded by James carried so ordered; More time needec for consideration of a deal proposed by the Boat Club on a trade. NEW BUSINESS: EXTENSION OF EIGHT,__NINTH, AND COLUIJIBIA STREETS: City Attorney to negotiate with the Northern Pacific Railroad Company for I% -.h opening of Eightha.and Ninth also the extension of Columbia Atreet. POWER RATE, the price being paid for Power, a cheaper method of purchase, and the efficiency of the City Pumps was discussed; A mention was made that Mr. Grimes o the Northern Pacific Rail? oad Company mra.a willing to check the pumps free of charge; in conclusion this2mait.tgrliw,a.s la 425.00 �QcGl e'e:5• .�..�,. :�...,"..�n.X✓.a7sxv rr � �"���YaAt9d' i'-u�, .r A resolution authorizing and directing the City Treasurer to transfer $294. from the L.I.D; Funds to the Current Expense Fwid to be used in payment of C6mDt6he sive Liability Insurance policies purchased by the City of Pasco. Motion made by Downey seconded by Hall. to:raabcep:tothefJres61ution motion carried so ordered. 65 m 11 on rddred. d06 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR SESSION CONTINUED C01MTTEL ROOM MAY 1 1941, MISCELLANEOUS:: The Parks Committee Chairman deems it advisable to remove a few of the tre�s in Sylvester Park, Chenoweth recommends the committee decide this issue. D. W. McGhee spoke to the Council about attending the Annual Water Conven- tion in Seattle, Washington, he was advised to attend by unanimous consent. City Attorney to draw up an agreement to be signed by property owners desi: ing the construction of Works Progress Administration side walks. City Attorney also to contact property owner in regard to broken side tralk at The Bank Corner Third and Lewis. Bicycle riders being careless about correct lights and markings, also reckless riding, was reported to the Police Committee. n ,74 . r''1.1`..-__�7,�; �<:.'l... a�7.'p a<iC: l;c'ttFi`:i.'_''n t'^E.'c; ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by James seconded by Downey that the meeting adjourn until next regular meeting night May 15, 1941 Thursday eight O'clock P.M. Motion carried so ordered. ATTEST: y Cler A Passed and approved this ___day of 1941. or City Cle