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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-1944 MinutesPASCO, )VASHINGTON ADJOURNED l:',EETING COMMITTEE Room MAY 9. 1944 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at eight -twenty P.M. Honorable Mayor E.S. Johnston presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk councilmen prevent were D.B.BakerI C.L.Booth, Chas Diemond, M.J. Linderman, V.F.Marshall and D.F.Rodkey also -City Attorney Karl J Grimm, W.E. W.E.Drennan, was absent. REGULAR ORDER OT BUSINESS SET ASIDE; by unanimous consent. RECREATION & CARE'TERIA FOR COLORED SAILORS Mr. Joseph B. Bates spoke to the council in regard to establishing a recreat- ional center for Navy colored personal at 217 West Lewis, a sketch of the plans were presented and discussed, the Building is 25 X 100 feet. Lt. Caufman of the Naval Air Base assures adequate policing by shore patrol. Mr. -Bates was asked to furnish -letters of Business and character references. Motion made by Rodkey second ed Booth that the Police and Licensing committee hand in a report of Recommendation Motion carried so ordered, sketch -turned to Baker. REGULAR ORDER OF BTTSINESS RESUMED; by unanimous consent. COMMUNICATIONS Military Leave - A letter was read from Forrest IN. Campbell, requesting a military leave be granted as of April 21, 1944, motion made by Marshall seconded by Booth that the request be granted, motion carried so ordered. City Clerk to inform Mr. _Campbell of action taken. F DE LAVAL STEAM TURBINE CO + A letter was read from the De Laval Steam Turbine Co asking to be informed j whether the City wants sleeve or ball bearing motor, also what priority we can furnish for this equipment. Answer to be held up for priority information: ; } McGhee,to see J.W. Cunningham at the water convention regarding priorities. RESIGNATION OF JOSPPHINE LAROUX_ Mrs. Josephine Laroux's resignation letter from the Library board was G read, effective date May 2, 1944, motion made by Linderman seconded by Booth that the resignation be accepted, motion so carried. APPOINTITIENT S At this time the following appointments were made by the Mayor. Walter Oberst to succeed Mrs. Laroux on the Library Board, motion made by Linderman seconded by Booth to approving the appointments motion carried so ordered. flRr. E.G.Kerfoot, reappointed as a member of the Housing Commission, Authority for a five year term. TvTotion made by Linderman and seconded by Marshall to accept the appointment, motion carried so ordered. Mr. Flloyd Perry Sr was reappointed as a member of the Planning commission for a six year term, motion made by Linderman seconded by Rodkey approving the appointment Motion carried so ordered. ` Mr. Carl W. Casey was appointed to succeed A.M.Haylett as_membe.n of the Civil Service Commission Board, term expiring February 17, 1950 motion made by Linderman seconded by Baker accepting the appointment, motion carried so ordered READING OF RESOLUTIONS: RESOLTTTION No. 220 ( See correction at the ending of this same meeting) A resolution setting up the "Cumulative Reserve Fund for Sewer' Extension and Improvement and a Sewage Disposal Plant: Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Baker to adopt the resolution, motion carried by roll call vote of six. RESOLTTTION no. 221 Authorizing the 1,tryor and City Clerk to execute contract and supplement agreement between the City of Pasco and B. H. Sheldon, comtemplating the construc- tion of sewers in the city of Pasco, contract prepared by John W1 Cunningham and Associates identified by file number 485. f RESOLUTION No 222 A resolutionsauthorizing the State Auditor to reserve from Momthly-gas tax allotments, not more than $150.00 for the removal of snow and ice within the limits of the City of Pasco. Motion made by Linderman seconded by Rodkey to adopt the resolution motion carried by roll call vote of five(5) RESOLUTION No. 223 A resolution authorizing the State Auditor to reserve from the momthly gas tax allotment not more than x(200.00 for the painting of a yellow strip on the state highway.'s within the corporate limits,of the cityof Pasco, motion made Linderman seconded by Rodkey to adopt the resolution, motion carried by roll call vote of five(5) RESOLUTION No. 224 A resolution authorizing the State Auditor to reserve from the monthly gas tax allotment for not more than $750.00 for the purchase of 200yds of pre -mix, motion made by Linderman seconded by Rodkey to adopt this resolution. motion carried by roll call vote of five(5) RECRT'ATIONAL C01AITTEE Setting up a Fund, and appointing committee is supervise the expenditures f th ' o is fund were discussed, no action taken. MISOELLANEOUS: Bills against the Sewer Extension and improvement fund were read, motion made by Marshall and seconded by Linderman that the bill be paid motion carried b .•: roll call vote of five(5) y i PASCO, WASHINGTON COM1-.,TITTEE ROOM RM, ADJOURNED T,,EETTNG MAY 9 1944 C ONTIMUED At this time the Sewer Committee and the City.,, -Attorney K.J. Grimm adjourned to the Water office for a consultation, the Mayor was also called in. MEETING AGAIN CALLED TO ORDER: CITY FORTT OF GOVEREMENT TWO FORMS OF CITY GOVEREMENT were discussed by the Mayor "Commission" and and "City Manager" No action taken ADJOURNTTENT : Motion was made by Marshall seconded by Booth that the meeting adjourn to to next regular meeting May 16, 1944, Tuesday eight o'clock P.m. motion so ordered. a or rho- ,- ATTESTED:: 62 City Clerk Passed and arproved this Day of 1944 City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 220;_ (Correction from page 979) Directing the City Zteasur.er to place into the "Cumulative Reserve Fund for Sewer Extension and Improvement and a sewerage Disposal Plant" established by Ordinance Number 477,the sum of $125,252.55, proceeds of "City of Pasco Special Fund Water Sewage Revenue Bond of 1944, series All authorizing the payment of warrants for eng- ineering, legal, fiscal agency and construction costs incurred in connection with the completion of the Sewage and Sewage Disposal Plant project set out in Ordinance No. 531, and•the City Clerk is hereby directed to honor same upon approval of the City Council, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Baker to adopt the resolution motion carried by roll call vote of six.