HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-1944 Minutesl/ V.j
RASCO, WASHINGTON,
ADJOURN IJIEETING COl-i 1ITTEE ROOM FEBRUARY 8 1242
CALL TO ORDEIR": Meeting called to order at eight=forty-five P. I.I. Honorable Mayor E.,S. John:.. -
ton presiding. �I
,ROLL CALL: By clerk all members of the city council and City Attorney were prdsent.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR MOTOR_ DRIVEN CEIJTRIFU_GAL PUIdIP. PJIOTOR & COITTROLS:
i� Proposals as +presented by John W.�Cunninrham-were read IIotion made by Marshall
seconded by Linderman to accept proposals and go ahead with call for bids motion carried'.
Motion made by 11arshall seconded by Linderman that bids be advertised soon as possible
callable for seven -thirty (7;30) Tuesday Marsh 7th, 1944 motion carried so ordered.
BLUE PRINT OF INTAKE:
The council again discussed the necessity of blue prints and plans ,from a
licensed engineer to be presented to the State Health and Engineering Departments for
approval; after the approval has been obtained minor changes that might be necessary
:i could be made. This project includes a 20" main, pump, suction line and intake.
JANUARY PAYROLL AND SALARY INCREASES:s
11 Setting up the January 1944 payroll in accordance with Ordinance No. 525lor
continuing with the 1943 rate•of-) pay until changes are acted upon by the council, was
discussed at length, most department managers are of the opinion that raises/Mque'sted in
there tentative budget and so set up, were in effect Jannary 1, 1944, the Mayor and some '
of the council members are of the opinion that changes in salaries would have to be acted
f upon again, aside from budget set up, before becomming effective. The City Attorney f
stated that he knew of no court deciision on this question. motion made b y Marshall
that the Mayor be authorized to sign payroll warrants as all ready made for the month of
u January and adjustments could be made before making the February payroll.up, a motion
was not needed IZayor Johnston stated he would sign the warrants for January and requests
that the council committee meet next week and decide on the adjustments.
' REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE by unanimous consent. Ik
MIDSTATE AI}.MMMENT COI.ZPANY:
Mr. Horrigan & 1r. Gregory spoke regarding the company's building activities
after the contacting the War Production Board their plan -to remodel the Gray Building �
was changed the Board favors a new Theatre Building; Mr. Pearson presented plans for a
Theatre to be erected on the company's lot adjacent the Pacific Telephone Company's Bldg
on West Lewis; with this change the Du pont offices in the Gray Building would not be
disturbed. The parties interested in the plans etc adjourned to another office to go over
the plans with Mr. Haylett.
GRIGGS REQUESTS PERMIT: ,
Chas Grigg was present and requests a permit to continue construction and
i compete his building on Lewis between 7th and 8th. The Planning Committee's report was
read whereby the committee recommend that business district C-1 be extended to 10th Ate.
Motion made by Baker seconded by Linderman that the Planning Commissions recommendation
be accepted motion was left open for discussion it was then decided to extend to the center
j line of 8th ave instead of 10th ave.-nBaker and Linderman accepted the amendment to their
motion which read "to the center line of Eight Ave." motion amd amendment carried so orde-ed.
This change will be made authentic by an ordinance. I;iotion made by. Booth seconded by Rod,
key that the fire zone ordinance comply with the extension of..Commercial District C-1, mo,ion
carried so ordered.
MR. RECTOR::
Planning authority of Kennewick presented his views on over all planning
he feels that a plan created at this time should-155ased on a population of 15,000, plan
not to be rigid; 'three basic principals were mentioned namely health, convenience and
Community'Welfare.
WASHINGTON MOTOR COACH UNION PACIFIC KEItNEVVICK AND HANTORD BUS DEPOT::
'l he proposeC erection oaCa�us�epotajace t the enver-Iote2-on 1-Tty [
foot lot, was discussed, the intention of the builder is to drive in the alley approaching
'the depot cross the side walk and into the street, the council does not favor cutting the
curb or pulling out into the traffic within the city block; a bus would have to pull out
into the opposite lane of traffic to make the turn and clear the cutb, they also think
another location for this depot would be better they would like it to be one blodk either
north or South of Lewis and preferably on a corner and are willing to assist in finding a
like location. Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Linderman that the council go on record
as refusing to grant a permit to cross the city side walk and enter street account creatirg
a traffic hazard
WENDELL BROWN'S LETTERS:
Two letters were read from Wendell Brown stating his desire to purchase city
owned property, one site desired for a bowling alley, the other an implement building. hoI decission was made.
C. H. BREWER RESIGNS LIBRARY BOARD:
C. H. Brewer's resignation as a member of the Library Bogrd was read by the
Mayor and C. 114. Pierce appointed as his successor motion made by Booth seconded by Marshall
to accept the resignation and the appointment motion carried.
OIL ON SIDE WALKS:: _ARD AND CLARK::
The Transport Garage on 3rd and Clark are leaving oil on the sidewalks
causing passers by to fall. They are also blodking the traffic with oil tankers Chief of
Police to investigate; it was thought that the gas pumps could be removed and tankers pulled
in off the sidewalks and streets.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Booth seconded by Linderman that the meeting adjourn to next
regular meeting night Tuesday Fetrruary 15th 1944 eight oclock P. M. motion carried.
ATTESTED:__
City Clem
Passed and approved this iSday of_
yor
1944.
__ L"Vz,�-y Clerk. i