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Home My WebLink About12-16-1941 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON STJLAR�D !n IETING COI I_I=i'EE ROOM DECEMBER 16, 1941. LL TO ORDER: Fleeting called to order at eight -fifteen P. II. Honorable Mayor E. S. Johnsl presiding. OLL CALL: By Clerk Councilmen present were D. Byron Baker, C. V. Downey, R. 0. Hall, Robert James, 19. J. Linderman and I.I. J. IIcDonnell; Councilman Harry Chenoweth absent. ING OF THE I1IIIUT ES: I,Iinutes of the previous meetings were read and approved as read; The date for calling bids on pumping equipment was set ahead to January 6th_ 1941, through a motion made by Linderman seconded by Hall carried so ordered. EGULAR ORDER OF BUSINIESS SET ASIDE: Through a motion made by Hall seconded by Linderman C.S.O. To hear from T;Ult. SPRAGUE from the Spokane office of the W. P. A. relative to the prop sed sewernroiect to serve south Fifth., Also other locations needing sewer service, thus creating a City wide project enabling the city to carry on and'complete the work as finances became available; six reaps covering proposed projectst,rith estimate of material needed is to be submitted to S. F. Sprague, W. P. A. Office Land Bank Building 3rd an Monroe Spokane, Washington; i:Ir. Sprague was also of the opinion that their office could render some assistance in obtaining the approval of the State Health Department; I -Jr. Brickey to contact engineers office and furnish inforriation needed, also estimate of material and supplies in dollars and cents. The sidewalk Project will have to be rewritten account the three year time limit having expired. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUId1ED by unanimous consent of the Council. COI,IMUNIICATIOIIS: was read A letter from Lyle Keith, United States Attorney,/in regard to.the arrest bf Aliens and instructions dovetingcthej-hgndl ngloft;:suche cases. -- A telegram to D. W. IdcGhee from the Wallace Tiernan Corp. was read, statin their desire to sell a portable emergency chlorinator, main sterilizer type fifty you d capacity, delit-ered for $700.00; The department has two old chlorinators on hand,, no ajtion taken. REPORTS FROM C0I;II:11IT^1EES: The Fire & Li lit Co-imittee reports the installation of a light on the parking lots adjoining the City Hall; The opinion was expressed that the light was to dim, a large globe was suggested. Police & License Committee reports the Police Department is being reorginized; Also that there are eighteen unpaid 1941 licenses, City Attorney to take necessary steps t effect the collection of same. Dog licenses are obtained at the City Clerks Office Bicycle' license information turned in to City Clerk at all ti raes, uniforms for Patroln en and Chief were discussed with no action taken. Water & Sewer Two letters from the Hugh G. Purcell Company of December 10th & 12th were read requesting the City to assure additional charges in case shipment by boat should be cancelled and rail shipment would be necessary; Motion made by Downey seconded by Lin - erman Carried so ordered to allow additional charge in case rail routing became neces ary as this was so stated in Iiugh G. Purcell's bid. PULP HOUSE_ SITE; Following a Ji4cussion in regard to leasing Punp House Sito from the Nort-iern Pacific Railroad Company, reducing tent thereof and cancelling paragraph fou in contract; a motion was made by Downey seconded by Hall that the City Attorney clos negotiations with the Railroad officials on same basis. I?UBLICrtIUILDI•GS. City Hall and Library Janitor work was again considered, Robert Jam s contact City Librarian and work out a plan to take care of this service. New catches are needed for the City Hall front door. PARKS & CEIIIETEiLY: Reports authorizing Earle Sample to all monies so appropriated in tie budget for hose and lumber. MOLLAR CASE. in the hands of Prosecuting Attorney. STREET & FIRE COTfIITTEPS report black out siren lot loud enough to be Beard in outlaying districts, it was suggested that the N.P. shop and locomotive whistles assist in sere• d- ing the alarm; and also that city cars should be equiped with sirens. REPORTS FROI,i OFFICERS: r Water Iianager�D. 'r. McGhee's rionthly report was read. The City Clerk fufnished each member with a budget report of all departments. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 4_70 KNOWN AS TIIE GARBAGE ORDINANCE, Committe has no report. ORDITJAI'ICL iIO,47� RELATIIiG TO THE WIRI IG OI? SERVICE STATIOIIS, Mort time was granted. ORDiidAidCE IJO. 401 K1101,1I1 AS THEE X50.00 PER DAY PEDDLERS LICE_ ISE,wh6t6b.V. ORIl'�Ii4�1 l�IC IFNOr 6-v. D A 474- �D�IdATCE' NO:Y46:1:; iJ:otion made by Downey seconded by Linderman that ORDINANCE 110. 461.stay in effect and ORDINANCE NO. 4�4 be tabled motion carried so or Bred. ORDINANCE N_0. 476 AN ORDINANCE RELA'TING;;T'0 LICENSES AND AI!IENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANICENO. 424 AND 432 BY REDUCIIIG LICENSE FEES FOR CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS AND BUSINE SES. was given it first reading through a motion made by D`aliney seconded by Hall carried -o order- ed; Motion made by D'oiney seconded by Hall that Ordinance No.476 Itas been given the fist reading motion carried so ordered; Motion made by Downey seconded by Hall that Ordina ce No 476 be given the second reading by title only motion carried so ordered, notion male by Downey seconded by Linderman that Ordinance No. 476 has been given the seconded readi g motion carried so ordered; I-Totion rude by Downey.seconded by Linderman that Ordinance No. 476 be referred to the License Committee, Finance Committee and City Attorney, motion carried so ordered. ORDINANCE NO. 47a AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AILD PROVIDING FOR A LICENSE OR OCCUPATIONd TAX UPON; CERTAIN BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS, PURSUITS, AND PRIVILEGES: DEFIN1ING 07FEIISES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES, AND REPEALING SECTION 311 65, and 72 aF ORDINANCE IJO. 424. motion made by Linderman seconded by Balser that this ordinance be referred back to the Committee and all members of the Council desiring to be present, for further discussi n. ORDIIJANCE NO. 4_72;ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER, to govern Council meetings, motion made by Linderman seconded by James that this Ordinance be tabled motion carried so ordered. ORDINANCE NO.483 AN ORDII'JANCE REGULATIIIG TIIE TRANS PORTATIONI AIID DISPEIISIIIG OF PETROL PRODUCTS: Motion made by Hall_ secended by Downey that Ordinance IJo. 433 be set aside motion carried so ordered. i REGULAR IIIEETING CONTINUED COLI IITTEE 80011 PASCO WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. - - _ _ 4 All OR�IIJAIJ�E C�EA� IJG A��i iJll PAL_DE -ENSE COMMISSION FOR"THE` CITY OFt ASCO -,A-ND-'PRE8C-RIBING• ITS .POWERS''AND''DUTIES .:: �_,a:: Motion made by James seconded by.Linderman that Ord'inance Ito. 484 be given the f rst reading motion carried so ordered; Motion ingde by Linderman seconded by James th t Ordinance No 484 has been given the fist reading motion carried so ordered; I4oti h made by Linderman seconded by James that Ordinance 484 be given the secondod reading by title only motion carriedsoordered; Motion made by Linderman seconded by Jarles that Ordinance No. 484 has been given the second reading by title only motion ca ried so ordered. lilotion made by Linderman seconded by James that Ordinance No. 484, by unanimous consent of the Council be given the third reading in full motion carriEd so ordered; Motion made by Linderman seconded by Hall that Ordinance No 484 has bee given the third reading motion carried so ordered; Motion trade by Linderman sero ded by James that Ordinance No. 484 be adopted as read motion carried by a roll till vote of five. ORDINANCE .NO. 485 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TIIE DEF''��i SE, PRESCRIBING RULES OF CONDUCT DURII —�— AIR RAID WARNINGS AND BLACK OUTS'DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES.. I,Iotion made by James seconded by Hall that Ordinance I10. 485 be given the first reading motion cnrri.ed so ordered, motion made by Linderman seconded by James the Ordinance No. 485 has been giben the first reading motion carried so ordered. Motion made by Linderman seconded by James that Ordinance Ivo 485 be given the second reading by title only motion carried so ordered, I+Iotion made by Linderman seconded by James that Ordinance No.485 has been given the second reading by tit] only motion carried so ordered, '_lotion made by Linderman seconded by James that Ordinance No. 485 has been given the second reading by titleo.bf.ly 'lotion carried so ordered.I:%tion mode by Hall seconded by Linderman that by unanimous consent of the Council, Ordinance No. 485 be given the third reading motion carried so ordez I.Iotion ',lade by Linderrlan seconded by Ja mes that Ordinance PTo 485 has been given the third reading motion carried so ordered; Notion made by Hall seconded by Linc that Ordinance No 485 be adopted motion carried by roll call vote of five. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: BIDS ON CITY ADVERTISING; Were opened and read as follows, Pasco Herald Company, $1.00 per 100 words or folio first insert, .80¢ per 100 words or folio second insert; Pasco Press .300 per 100 words or folio first and second insert; Hotion rade by Linderman that the Pasco Press be given the contract, motion died for tree want of a second; I.Iotion '.,lade by Hall to lay bids on the table until ne meeting seconded by Baker carried so ordered. ' t ed; erman L.I.D. INTEREST VIM.A. ii , LY The City Attorney recommemds that the interest on L. I.D. assessment for Wr_,l. A. Healy's property :-; nTrGLrr; 's addition, be waived, 'lotion trade by Downey secondd by James to accept the reconrlendation of the City A:,torney motion carried so ordered. Relative to Maitland Street in Steffins anfhended addition, the original plait has'not been located. 11ollar Case still in the hands of the Prosecuting Attorney. Relative to Extra hire, sick leave etc a letter of opinions was received fr the Associationoof Washington Cities and read to the Council, City Attorney to ma futther inquiries. City Clerk was granted extra help for a few clays account defense reports, Broken sidewalks were discussed, Committee to contact property ovrners wher tree roots are causing the breaik. ADJOURI47 IT : Motion made by Linderman seconded by Jai -nes the the meeting; adjourn to next regular meeting night Tuesdalr Ig--:cetb�,e--3:r 3:5.1, 1-94-11'. '.lotion carried so ordered. M ATTESTED:_ City Clerk // Passed and approved this` 4v _—day :if 1942 r.1 e