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REGULAR MEETING
PASCO, WASHINGTON.
C01ITMITTEE ROOM
JUNE 161 1942*
Meeting called o or era eight -ten P,14, honoraDle Mayor B. 6. Jonnston
presiding.
ROLL CALL: B y Clerk, Councilmen present were W. R. Cox, C. V: Downey, Robert James,
and M.4. Linderman. Councilmen absent were D. Byron Bakerjan.d R. 0. Halla and
M. J. McDonnell.
EADING OF THE MINUTES: " Minutes of the special meeting IxP*d May 24, 1942 were read, cor-
rected and approved as corrected. Minutes of the regular meeting were read and ap-
proved as read.
ILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY -WATER -FOR NAVY RESERVE AVIATION BASE:
A letter was read from-Ltt.t:J-.—McD. Preacher, requesting permission from the City
to tie into the city water main near the west side tank. Motion made by Downey
seconded by James that the request of the U. S. Navy through Lt. J McD. Preacher
be granted and that the Mayor and City Clerk.have power anda.authotity to sign all
documents in connection therewith, also -that the Water Committee be given authorit
to work out details with Navy.Officials; motion carried so erdered, city clerk to
acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
SPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ::: -
POLICE & LICENSES James reports the police committee are unable to obtain revolver
for the new patrolmen. McKibbin has made no report relative to obtaining gas guns.
Committee to look for a used V-8 coupe for prowl car service.
WATER &SEWER The water committee reports the installation of one4is �iow underway.
STREETS AND ALLEYS; Tree watering is in progress. Ways and means of parking on lots
west of City Hall was discussed no action taken.
GRAVEL PIT owned by Harold Blanton at the S.P. & S spur and Ainsworth, being left
under grade by a construction company was given some consideration, to effect a
decision on what action to take it was decided that each councilman review the
situation and express their recommendation, Downey is in favor:of having the 1?lann ng
dommission investigate and made a report.
CITY BUILDINGS: Fire ehief to attend to, cleaning gutters on City Hall building to
prevent leaking. The ceiling of fire engine room is in a very bad condition Mr. Co
suggested that -the old plaster hanging loose be taken off,i eag
PARKS AND CEMETERY Lindermanreportsthat fisherman have digging into the lawn at
River View Park near"a leaking hydrant, it was thought that fixing the leak would
take dare of this. The float at the swimming beach was reanchored Sunday by the
street crew. The mayor reports one tenis net down in Sylvester Park.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS:
Water ManagerX D. W. McGhee's monthly report was read.
City Treasurer's monthly report was read.
The City Clerk furnished each menber with a monthly --budget report of all departments.
Building Inspector A. M. Haylett reports permits issued in the amount of $7,300.00
in the month of May 1942.
READING ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO._124 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EldERGENCY,'AND APPROPRIATIIG
THE SUit OF $44 .00TTODDEFRAY EXPENSES OF THE BENTON-FRANKLIN COUNTY HEALTH DISTRIC .
Motion made by Downey seconded by U.ames�-that Ordinance No. 494 be given the .third
reading motion carried so ordered. Motion made by James seconded by Downey that Ord-
inance
r -inance No. 494 has had the third reading motion carried so ordered. Motion made b
James seconded by Downey that Ordinance No 494'be adopted as read motion carried b
a roll call vote of four.
ORDINANCE NO. 495, DEFINING RESTAURANT, EMPLOYEE, EATING AND COOKING
UTENSILS, HEALTH OFFICER, ETC., REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH ESTAB-
LISHMENTS, PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED, UNWHOLESOME OR MISBRANDED FOOD OR
DRINK, REGULATING THE INSPECTION GRADING, REGARDING, AND PLACARDING OF SUCH TSTA
LISHTIIENTS, THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOL.
TION THEREOF. Motion made by James seconded by Linderman that Ordinance No. 495 b
given -the first reading motion carried so ordered. Motion made by Cox seconded by
Linder:pa.n that Ordinance No, 495 has been given the first reading motion carried s
ordered. copy furnished Mr. Cox and Mr. Linderman.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS::
INCANDESCENT LAMP CONTRACT:: Requests for the contract from the Pasco Hardware ani the
Columbia Hardware were read, motion made by Downey that the Pasco Hardware be allowed
to continue with the contract motion died for the want of a second; it was decided
to contact the Columbia Hardware Co., to ascertain the make of lamps they expected to
furnish.
PAUL SAVAGES WATER BILL:: More time asked to complete report.
SCRAP IRON:: USED by C. V. Downey. City Clerk to Collect before the first of July.
APPOINTMENTS Mrs. Mildred D. -Liston of Kennewick Washington after taking the
Civil Service examination, was appointed Police Matron.
L. L. Stringham was appointed to succeed himself as a member of the Planning Com-
mission for a term of six years ending April 7, 1948.
C. L. Booth was appointed to succeed himself as a member of the Planning Cornmissiol
for a term of six years ending April 7, 1947; Motion made by Cox seconded by James
approving the appointments. motion carried ,so ordered.
TELEPHONE COMPANY REQUESTING ORDINANCE NO. 486 AMENDED'::
City Attorney advises a report will be handed in at a later date.
NEW BUSINESS
TRANSFER OF 14ONIES:: Motion made by Linderman seconded by Cox authorizing the City
Treasurer to transfer`$5000.00 from the Current Expense Fund to The City Street
Fund.
BONDS, FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT:
It was considered advisable that each member of the Police force be bonded, it was
suggestee that the city purchase the ponds payable January 1st 1943 which budget
will take care of the 1942 and 1943 bond, this was turned to the Police Committee.
TRUNK LINE SEWER EASEMENT GRANTED.
U. S. Navy Reserve Air Training Base easement was read and discussed.
FAIR RENTS ADJUSTER:: The Mayor
price control board will be here
to unfair rents.
BUS STOPS
advises that a representatibe from Leon Hendersons
to survey this erea after June 29th, 1942, in reg r
The Kennewick, Pasco bus has been loading and unloading on the north side of Lewis
Street near 5th, and causing traffic delays; arrangements had been made for a load
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unloading zone on south 5th just off Lewis; Police to contact Bus operator.
STREET SIGNS RECOMMENDED BY STATE HIGH`NAY::
'TWO "one-way traffic"$4.00 TWO "Important Junction" $36.00 total 44�.� thc;=o
THREE "Traffice"signs-6.75, total $46.75.'th.ese would be erected by the State
Highway Department and deductions made in the gas tax money, upon peceipt of a
properly executed resolution; referred tp Police Committee.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Linderman seconded by Cox that the meeting adjourn to June 24th
1942, Wednesday eight o'clock P. M. motion carried soluordered.
ATTESTED:
City Clerk
Passed and approved thisP-"/__day
Mayor
6Z
of 1942.
Adah Pory
City nerk.