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Home My WebLink About06-21-1944 MinutesWfl REGULAR MEETING PASCO? WASHINGTON COMMITTEE ROOM JUNE 20. 1944 ;CALL TO ORDER: Honorable Mayor E,l ,S. Johnston, in calling the meeting to order found council- men C. L. Booth, V. F. Marshall and D. F. Rodkey present also City Attorney Karl J. Grimm; Council absent D. B. Baker, Chas Diemond, W. E. Drennan and M. J. Linderman; With no quorum present the meep ing was adjourned to Wednesday June 21, 1944, eight oclock P. M. D _ �d ATTESTED: .City Cl erk�Zday Passed and approved this of 1944. PASCO WASHINGTON ADJOURNED MEETING COMMITTEE ROOM JUNE 21, 1944;; CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at eight -fifteen P. M. Honorable Mayor E. S. John- ston presiding . ROLL CALL: By Clerk Councilmen present C. L. Booth, W. E. Drennan, V. F. Marshall and D. F. Rodkey. Also City Attorney Karl J1 Grimm. Councilmen absent D. B. Baker, Chas Diemond and M. J. Linderman. READINGCOF THE MINUTES: Minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE by unanimous consent; E. G. Lapet.s option on City Property; Mr. Lape was present and expressed his detire to go ahead and purchase lots 1 to 5 inc., block 13 Northern Pacific Plat. On February 15th 1944, at a regular meeting of,the council Mr. Lape was allowed six months to obtain priorities and start erecting the building in accordance with plans submitted, following a short discussion motion was made by Mr. Booth seconded by Marshall that the agreement run the full time of six months and at the expiration of that time the council will reconsider motion carried so ordered. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED-.: By unanimous consent. 1 COMMUNICATIONS: , TAXI METERS: A letter was read from Mr. Lyle Gillard suggesting that all taxies be equip! - ed with meters and a set price per mile fixed by the city motion made by Marshall seconded by Rodkey that this communication be tabled for the time being motion carried. COMPENSATOR: A letter was read from the Bartlett Electric and Equipment Company stating , the compensator was ready or shipment motion made by Rodkey seconded by Marshall that this company be informed that on account of high water the compensator could not be used at this time motion carried. ` REPORTS FROM COMMI'T'TEES:: FIRE COMMITTEE: reports they have taken steps to show the need of more fire fighting equipment and are negotiating to sell the old truck and the purchase of a new one, they expect to realize about $1500.00 out of the old fire truck and will probably have to pay approximately $4500.00 for a new one Motion made by Rodkey that if the money is available for that purpose that Marshall go ahead and receive data for both deals motion seconded by Marshall carried so ordered. CELL BLOCK adding another block of cells to the jail on the west side of the City Hall to accomodate twenty or more prisoners was discussed securing plans for same from Mr. Pierson or Harold Blanton was thought possible motion made by Booth seconded by Drennan granting Marshall the authority to obtain a plan or sketch of the proposed addition motion carried. POLICE COMMITTEE held a meeting a weekago and reports several men were in- terviewed for the position of patrolmen only three were hired; A male clerk is now employed in the Police Office. The new meter man Mr. Usher is sick and in the hospital. WATER AND SEWER: Committee reports that several connections are being made by the Pasco Plumbing and Heating Company without inspection or 0. K. by D. W. McGhee mention v.as made of the Enter City Bus Depot at Clark and Second, Hogan Drug Company Third and Lewis and the Coleman Cabin Units First and Shoshone the council favors having violaters 1±g remove dirt for inspection. SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES: were again discussed, an ordinance will be drawn up by the City Attorney and presented at the next regular meeting. REPORT FROM OFFICERS: The City Treasurerts report for May 1944 was read. Water Manager's report for May 1944 was read. The City Clerk furnished each member a budget report for May 1944 covering all departments. PURCHASING BONDS: The Finance Committee to consider cash on hand for bond investment. Mr F. S. Zeidlhack and Mr. Manchester discussed the progress of the sewer project, work has been rather slow another shovel is to start June 22, 1944, Mr. Zeidlhack advises all concerned that no changes regarding sewer project should be made, except through John W. Cunninghamts Offi( tI;ry .)l�tter and sketch of proposed changes with details of cost etc. in no event can an extension be made where there are no alleys such as requested by John Belk. In case of extraV manholes being re- quested this must also be carried out thvough advice from John W. Cunningham's office. R" PASCO, WASHINGTON ADJOURNED MEETING (Continued) COItMITTEE ROOM JUNE 21, 1944 A monthly estimate of contract will be presented for approval of the council. EAST SIDE: Surveys and information to be forwarded to John W. Cunningham's office next week by Mr. Manchester and estimates will be set up. ORDINANCE NO. 535: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO VACATIONS, SICK LEAVE, AND TIME OFF FOR CITY EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by.Marshall, seconded by Booth that Ordinance No. 535 be given the third reading. Motion carried so ordered. Illotion made by Marshall, seconded by Booth that Ordinance No. 535 has been given the third reading. Motion carried so ordered. Motion made by Marshall, seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance No. 535 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). RESOLUTION OF SYI4ZPATHY: Whereas death has unexpectedly come to the beloved wife of our colleague, 14. J. Linderman, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Pasco that our heartfelt sympathy be extended to him in his hour of bereavement. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: : el Z PURCHASE OF BLOCK D_PETTITS ADD: If this–property,is still available the council favors negotiating a deal with Mr. Robbins. Mr. McCall and R. 0. Hall brought up the subject of parking space near Northern Pacific Depot. No action was taken. COIN COUNTING MACHINE: More time requested by Marshall regarding the purchase of a coin counting machine. Request granted. At this time, Mr. Haylett arrived and stated that the Building Inspectors Report is not quite ready. POLICE JUDGE DOCKETS: Mr. Albert, State Examiner, suggested a change in Police Judge Dockets; one of the approved forms to be considered by the Police Committee and recommendations made at the next meeting. The Mayor advises it would be all right to issue license to Mr. Hamann and Mr. Swanson to operate the Apex at 217 W. Lewis. ADJOURNIMENT: Motion made by Marshall, seconded by Booth that the meeting adjourn to next regular meeting June 27, 1944, 8:00 P.iv% ATTESTED: �tte�� — P,/ ----- CITY CLER I 0 PASSED AMID APPROVED THIS A? DAY OF 1944 . 0-z�� CITY CLERK