HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-20-1943 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON COI.IIIITTEE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called.to order at eight o'clock P.M. Honorable h4ayor
E.S. Johnston presiding.
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20,1943
ROLL CALL: By clerk councilmen present wer.P D.B. Baker, C.L. Booth, Chas Diemond,
M.J. Linderman, V.F. Ir4arshall,D.F. Rodkey, W.E. Drennan absent.
REGULAR OLDER 07 B17SIIyESS SET ASIDE through a motion made by Rodkey,
seconded by Marshall and carried.:3'-To hold hearing on Ordinance No. 520 to be
held at eight o'clock. No one appeared. Motion _made by I?Iarshall, seconded by
Linderman that Ordinance No. 520 be given the secondEredding.a motioh:,cari; eo so
ordered , motion made by Rodkey seconded by Marshall that Ordinance No 520
.has been given the second reading motion carried so ordered, motion made by
Marshall seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance No. 520 be given the third reading
motion carried so ordered, motion made by Marshall seconded by Booth and carried
that Ordinance No 520 has been given the third reading. Motion made by Rodkey
-seconded by Booth that Ordinance No 520 be adpoted motion carried by a roll call
vote of six.
CHESTER BEISEN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF WASH. CITIES:
spoke to the council a few minutes reviewing funds set up by
legislation benefiting the cities.
ARTHUR BROS CIRCUS:
Mr Coe of the Arthur Bros Circus requested permission to show in Pasco
August 7, 1943. The Russell Bros Circus have made arrangements to
show here August 14 and it was brought before the council to decide
if two circuses were to show here seven days apart and if the one
making first application was to be protected motion by BoothY seconded
by Linderman that both application be granted motion carried so ordered
BOWLING ALLEY. _':CARD. AND POOL TABLES:
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Mr.Morris requests permission to operate a combination bowling alley
'and Pool Hall at 4th & Clark in the old Safeway'Building,-placeing alleys in
frontto the right and Pool Hall in back with card tables to the left, this
arrangement would not comply with the City Ordinance I,4r Morris was A.sked to
submitt recommendation and application for investigation by the Police Dept.
Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Linderman that references be obtained plans
etc be submitted to the Police and License committe for recommendation;i motion
carried so ordered.
M.V. HART REQUESTS RENEWAL OF CARD FABLE LICEI`ISE:
Mr Hart new operator of the Austins Grill requests renewal of card table
license for five tables, Motion made by Linderman seconded by Rodkey that this
be turned to the Police and License committee with instructions to also
inspects Sharpe's card room set up, and advise Potion carried so ordered.
RAT SITUATION AT CITY DUMP:
Dr Ripley and Mr Kirkwood have investigated the rat menace at the
Dump and advise that they have been assured by Mr Loseby that a state man will
be sent here in the near future tatiiork with the rat extermination problem
The City will be asked to furnish a man to assist with this work, also furnish
poison and bait.Mr Linderman will check again with the Navy in an effort to
procure the bait, Brickey says he will able to supply the helper.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED by unaminmous consent.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
11inutes of the previous meetings were read.and approved.
COr: MTNICATIONS:
.LOADING ZONE FOR TaIETHODIST CHURCH
A letter was read from Charles T. Hatton requesting a loading and
unloading zone be painted at the Church door on Third eve. I4otion made by
Linderman, seconded by T,Iarshall that a loading strip be painted at the
entrance of the Llethodist Church to accomodate one car, Motion carried so
ordered.
LOWERING WATER TRAINS ON VINE:
A letter was �received from Mr O.H.-Olson stating he was waiting
approval or rejection from the Regional Office; I.Ir Karl J. Grimm advises
that Mr Olson phoned his office today stating the work was being done;
authority to lower City pipes was requested, Motion made by Rodkey, seconded
by Linderman that Mr Olson be advised to accept letter of July 14th as his
authority to lower City 'Mainn Motion carried so ordered.
REPORTS FROM COI:IMITTEES: "POLICE CQTff4ITTEEM, reports Post .taster A.A. Barnes advises
the Postal Inspector objects to bus Loading & Unloading Zone at the Post
Office corner as it adds to the all ready conjested conditions and the bus
passengers are ruining the lawn and keeping it clutered with refuse. Motion
made by MarshAll seconded by Diemond that the Bus stop remain where it is,
I,Iotion carried so ordered. Inquiry was, made relative to holding CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION for one applicant, Council favors the examination..
FIRE AND LIG_HT_S about- 209 feet of cable was used in
making repairs to lighting system. City to retain about 1000.feet of cable-., if
Dossible.
WATER &_SEWER: reports flow meter registering as high as
3925 gals per minute. It was thought a good idea to caution housing Projects
regarding water t-onsupp-tdon, also Army & Navy, and work hard on furthering
the filtration plant developement.
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PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR DEETIPiG CONTINUED COIuI1:4ITTEE ROOD July 20, 1943
REPORTS FROM COIF-?,TITTES CONTINUED
STREET.& ALLEY: Parking meters have arrived,, committee wishes
to discuss location of meters. It was^derided-Itoss(§t�.the.m_ n"20" to clear
cable and 3 feet from yellow mark. Brickey is to make installation. City Clerk
to notify 1.1r. Tiefel that Brickey is ready to set posts and would like to know
as soon as possible when Company's Supervisor may be expected.
GRAVEL _PIT: Harold Blanton wants so? -:!e one to inspect fill
at Gravel Pit on Ainsworth Ave., Street Committee,is to Inspect and Report.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS: HEATINq SYSTEM AT CITY HALL, City Hall
heating system should -be revamped soon as possible to be completed before needed
PARKS.&- CEMETERY: Beach should be cleared of broken glass.
CIT^Y_ATTORNEY —REPORTS Chief of Police to investigating
dumping of cans on Fast Side near Douglas Street.
TRUCK ROUTING AGAII`1 DISCUSSED: Route favored follows through
Ainsworth to Fourth,thence to Columbia to Third, North on Third to City Limits,
pending the grading through of First Street`:'
HE_AL_TH_DEPARTMENT: A party on ,_.he East Side has four half
grown pigs in the City Limits. Dr. Ripley to notify owners to move pigs.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: Reko.tts_rdad Treasurer Report for June 1943 was
rsad.:.�The:,City Clerk furnished each member with a budget report of all
departments.for month of June.
Vater Manager kstRdpor.t for June was read.
UNrINISHED BUSINESS:
EASEIJENT FOR A_ST_. WATER MAIN _: The NorthehnPacific Railway
gave Warden Fann an easement. Karl J. Grimm to contact I,/Ir. Fann.
ADJOURNMENT :
11otion made
next regular
so ordered.
Attest:
City Clerk
by Marshall seconded by Booth that the meeting adjourn to the
meeting August 3, 1943 1-desday eight oclock P. 14. Motion carried
Passed and a22roval this day of
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^City Clerk