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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-1944 Minutes970 PASCO'. WASiINGTON, CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at eight-tv:enty P.M. Honorable Mayor E.S. Johnston presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk Councilmen present C.L. Booth, Chas Diemond, W.E. Drennan, ,M.J. Linderman, V.F. Marshall and D.F. Rodkey; D. Byron Baker arrived at eight - thirty. The City Attorney Karl J. Grimm v.as absent. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE through a motion made by Linderman seconded by Booth and carried. REPORT ON PETITION AGAl,q T COLORED SETTLEMENT.; Rev. Coleman and several colored people were present; The special committee and Dr. Tudor assigned to investigate cabin and trailer camp at Bonnev=. ille and First; petitioned'by property owners for removal, handed in their report which was read stating that sanitary conditions were not good , goats should be kept thirty feet from a residence and cared for according to provisions set up by ordinance. Trailerb on, the property are not properly spaced and a general clean up is badly needed Mrs. Kennedy states she is willing to comply with all sanitary regulations and building codes; It was suggested that the spacing of the trailers etc. bezorked out with Dr. Tudor's department. In regard to the cabins now being built on Shoshone between First and Tacoma, the builder Rev. Coleman assured the committee and Council that he also t°:ould meet all requirements of the building, fire and sanitary codes; the committee recommend that the proper inspections be made to insure proper sanitaty conditions and he was allowed to proceed with the building of twenty-four cabins. City Clerk to advise W.P.B. SHOE SHINE STS'iN. D : Wilbert Jackson (-colored) asked permission to erect a portable shoe shine stand on Fourth Ave., near Standard Super Service Station, on a used car lot, the stand at the present time inion East "A" Street near the colored settlement managed by.�2r. Cole, V.F. Marshall was authorized to inspect the stand and advise Jackson if met the regulations required in said location. No deposit or time limit was mentioned BUS ST_ITION ON CORNER OF CLARK AND SECOND: N.W. corner Blk 13 N.P. Platt Mr. C.A. Hahn has purchased the J.C. Pratt Bus Line and anticipates building a bus station on lots seven and eight block thirteen Northern Pacific Plat and is now asking permission to cut the burbq on both streets as he intends to erect and operate a service station on the front part of the lots ,during the discussion it was decided that the curb cutting be done according to Ordinance or --agreement which places.this work under the supervision of the Building Inspector and that it also be mandatory that cast iron pipe be installed for condute to allow future light development. Plans and specifications of the bus depot must be pre=r., t-�Dd to sented to the council for approval. In conclusion a motion was made by Drennan to grant a twenty foot cut on both Clark and Second streets eight feet in from the property line motion seconded by Marshall who asked to add an amendment making it mandatory that the cast iron pipe be installed and that plans and specifications be presented for approval am(-ndment accepted by Drennan motion carried so ordered. The City Clerk was instructed to write the War Production Board stating the need of a bus station in this area a copy of the letter to the Inter City Bus Company 214 So. 2nd, Yakima Vin. DEPOSIT ON TEMPORARY BUS DEPOT Relative to Mr Hahnsdesire to replace Mr. Pratts deposit of $200.00 and adopt the temporary permit, was discussed at length, ov ing to the fact that Mr. Pratts time on the permit is so short ending the 16th of May ,1944 motion was made by Baker seconded by Diemond that the Pratt check be cashed and Mr Hahns�check to be. returned motion carried so ordered. TEMPORARY IMPLOYMENT OFFICE: Mr. Lape with Mr. B.E. Veeks employment manager for the Morrison-BeChtel- Mc Cone,Contractors desires to obtain a temporary permit to erect an igloo type office building of nice appearance and -.fire rresd1ting material. They also desire to make sewer connections. Building to be used for office purposes only,`�'to be located on City owned property in Block Thitteen Nothern Pacific Plat . Motion made by Marshall that a temporary permit be granted for the erection of this structure for a period of six months with option for renewal and a deposit on file of $200.00, Rental charge $ 25.00 per month Motion seconded by Booth Carried so ordered. City Clerk to forward letter to contractors. SETTING BACK CURBS : Katt Krudwig requested that the curb in front of his property on Yakima between Third & Second Ave. be set back Five Feet on both on both sides of the street , parking at the High School causes a hazardous condition. This was turned to the street committee for investigation and report. LICENSE FOR USED CAR LOT : A request was made by Ed V:elch through his son Bob. to operate a used car lot on property owned by the V,'elsh family on Eight 9 Lev;,is these lots are elevated. They intend using the alley for entrance and exit to the lots, Motion made by Booth seconded by Diemond to grant permission to Ed Welsh to operate a used car lot at this location Motion carried so ordered. 971 i PASCO WASHINGTON EGiTLAR T ETI mr- C=O-UNLIL�JjAMHEF? AnRTT._15,-1.8_,_19 I APHIS ON TREES: Mr. Brown spoke about the Locust trees becoming infested with aphis if the damp weather continues spraying , he statesy`?s the only method of control: No action was taken at this time. ROLLER RINK : Mr. Edvlard Benson requests a temporary permit to erect a portable roller skating rink at Zouth Fourth & B Street . The site is loo by 120 feet. He plans on installing toilet facilities two . for ladies and two for men The floor of the rink is of hard vood and the cover will be canvas oir awning material. Motion made by Booth that a six month temporary permit be issued providing sanitaty provisions are provided . Motion seconded by Diemond. An ame4drrlent was made st,,ting the toilet facilities must be connected with the sewer and a deposit of $200.00 be fil=_ed with the City Clerk Booth and Diemond accept the amendment Motion carried. RODEO EDVARD BENSON Mr. Benson talked to the council about the location of a Rodeo Show to be given May 21 1944. The Council advises that he locate beyond the City Limits near the Stock Yards. REGULAR ORDZIR OF BUSINESS RESUMED: by unanimous consent. READING OF THE MINUTES: COMMUNICATIONS: Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. RETURN LAPS CHECK : In regard to Mr. Lapes check of $1500.00 effecting an option on City owned property in Block Thirteen of Nprthern Pacific Plat. Mr. Lape has changed his plans and a Motion was made by Linderman seconded by Booth that Mr. Lapels check be returned. ALMA JET'S PHOTO SHOP A short discussion regarding complaints against Alma Jet's Photo Shop was held with the Chief of Police Police . She operates in one room in the basement of the 'Whitton Rooms on Levis she has a Pian Ball machine and Ptlusic Box. CITY PROPERTY BOCK 22 NORTTHER=1 PACIFIC PLAT A letter was read from R. 0. Hall stating he hps a client desiring to purchase lots 12,13,14,15, and 16 in Block 22 Northern Pacific.Plat edr an auto court for Temporary Housing Lot . Lot 11 is desired by another client to be used in conjunction with a Bus Depot and is offering ::500.00 a piece for lots Motion made by Marshall Seconded by Booth to table letter until necessary plans are submitted Motion carried so ordered. FRED HUBERS USED CAR LOT Following a short discussion regarding the unsightly condition of Fred Huber's used car lot a Motion vias made -by Booth seconded by Baker that the City Clerk write Mr. Huber .requesting that he clean up his wrecking lot on second and Columbia tvlotion carried so ordered. They would also like very much to have the'lot he is using on second and Columbia N.E. corner of intersection cleaned off. BELMONT*. C.AEE;: Card tables Cafe and Licenses for Loveland at the Belmont were mentioned Dr. Tudor to h and in report of inspection. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS : 1, FIRE COMMITTEE: Considers $2,000.,00 Insurance coverage on government pumper and §1,000.00 on government host ample. The Dept. is in need of a New Fire Truck, Marshall suggested the old truck be sold for $1,500.00 of $2,000.00 and and use some of the State Aid Money to help�aflaance. POLICE COMMITTEE: The Mayor idould "like to have the poker games at the Twin City Club stopped There will be a meeting called of all City Employees in the near future . APPOINTMENT : HARVEY MINER TO CIVIL SERVICE BOARD The Mayor appoints Harvey Miner to succeed W.E. Burns on the Civil Service Board effective date April 18, 1944 term expires Feb. 17,1946. Motion Made by Linderman seconded by Booth that the appointment be accepted. Motion carried so ordered. Mr. Haylett to call meeting of the Board. Mc Kibbdn and M. Cooney have to go to Yakima . Huntley and Campbell have to appear for their induction physical examination,thus leaving the Dept. with two men. Mr. Marshall volunteered to help out. 972 k I ­< MEETING CONTINUED PASCO? WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBER APRIL, 18,1944 s WATER & SEWER: RENTING A COMPENSATOR Rodkey states a compensator which has been over hauled can be purchased for 4440.00 or rented for 460.00 the first month and $35.00 for each additional month. Rent payable in advance. Motion made by Diemond seconded by Booth to rent this equipment Motion carried so ordered. City Clerk to xvrite for necessary data. .,PROPERTY PURCHASE FROM N.E. ROBBINS.: Relative to obtaining title for property offered for sale to the City this to be turned to the City Attorney. PRIORITIES ON PUMP & PIPE Rodkey in favor of trying to obtain priorities on pipe and pump through t, another source. Mr. Merrick was mentioned Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that have Mr. Merrick make up priorities on sever pump and water pipe and pump Motion carried so ordered. PUMP . Motion made by Drennan seconded by Linderman that the lowest bid of Allis Chalmers on the pump be ::. accepted . Booth suggested that this decision be held up and i4pormation obtained from Picatti Bros. Yakima, on this equipment of the ball bearing type and compare prices with the De Lavalpump. Me Ghee to di&, to letter to City Clerk. STREET COMMITTEE: finishes to introduce a Resolution from the Dept. of Highways to purchase 1700 gallons of oil for mix. City Clerk to write State Dept. at Yakima, regarding this purchase. SEVER COMMITTEE: Report was read as follows: The sewer committee recommended as follows: Engineering and construction of sewer be started as soon as Court action has been disposed of favorably. Also that engineer be instructed to prepare plans and Specifications for construction of sever on East Side and Ou-ens Addition at once or as soon as possible. consensus It is also the / of the Committee that the disposal plant Construction be held up until the present contemplated construction is disposed of. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Baker to accept the report Motion carried so ordered. READING OF ORD I- ANCES : ORDINANCE 534 : AN ORDINANCE A'1E'?DING THE SECOND WHEREAS CLAUSE OF ORDI'`dANCE NO. 531, REPEALING ALL OTHRR ORDINANCES; PROVISIONS, OR CLAUSES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATIONS HEREOF AND THE EFFECTI`+TE DATE HEREOF. Motion made by Booth seconded by Marshalll,that that ordinance No.534 has been given the first reading Motion carried. odkey Voting no. Motion made by Baker seconded by Marshall that Ordinance #534 be given the second reading by title only Motion carried. Motion made by Linderman seconded by Marshall that Ordinance #534 has been given the second reading Motion carried. Motion mad6oby Baker seconded by Booth that Ordinance No. 534 be given the Third reading by unanimous consent Motion Carried. Motion made by Linderman seconded by Marshall that Ordinance No. 534 has been given the Third reading Motion carried Motion made by Baker seconded by Linderman that Ordinance No. 534 be adopted and-tpdssame was placed upon its passage where upon an AYE and NAY vote was duly had and recorded, the following voter was had viz: Councilman Baker vo ted "AYE" Councilman Booth voted"AYE" Councilman Diemond voted"AYE" Councilman Drennan voted"AYE" Councilman Linderman voted "AYE" Councilman Marshall voted"AYE" Councilman Rodkey voted"AYE" Where upon the fore going Ordinances was declared enacted and presented to the Mayor, viho signed his name in -approval thereof. ORDINANCE 528 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SLOT MACHINES, DEFINING CRIMPS, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND DECLARING SLOT MACHINES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES.. Motion made by Baker seconded by Lip.derman that Ordinance No. 528 be given the second reading Motion carried. Motion made by Baker seconded by Drennan that Ordinance 528 be given the Third reading Motion carried. Motion made by Linderman seconded by Diemond that Ordinance No 528 has been given the Third reading Motion carried so ordered. Motion made by Linderman seconded by Baker that Ordinance No. 528 be adopted. Motion .tarried by roll call vote of six, Booth voting no. BOLIN APARTMENTS : Mr Haylett informed the Council that Mr. Bolin wished to start the steps for the Apartment entrance at the side walk he was instructed to be governed by the Ord. VETERANS HONOR ROLL : Request was made for permission to place anServlceRMbh.?s donor Roll Poster on the Library Lavin. Motion made by Linderman seconded by Baker that the permiss6o.n be granted. Motion carried so ordered. REGULAR MEETING CONTINUED PASCO WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBER APRIL 18,1944 F ADJOURNMENT : Motion made by Booth seconded by Marshall that the meeting adjourn to April 27, 1944 Thursday 8,o!clock P.11,111. motion carried so ordered. ATTESTED: City Clerk Passed and approved this z_ day of _ 1944. City Clerk CX i 973