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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-1944 MinutesREGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COPJMITTEE ROOM July 18, 1944 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:15 P.M. Honorable Mayor pro telt D F. Rodkey presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. L. Booth, Chas. Diemond, W. E. Drennan, M. J. Linderman and D. F. Rodkey. Karl J. Grimm, City Attorney, was also present. Absent were D. B. Baker and V. F. Marshall. � READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of3two previous meetings were read and approved. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS: set aside by unanimous consent. STORE LICENSE (J. D. Browning) Mr. and Mrs. Browning were present and requested that they be granted a license to operate a neighborhood store on North Third and Nixon. This was turned to the planning commission February 15, 1944 for consideration and report. To date, no recommendation has been made. Following a short discussion, a motion was made by Linderman, seconded by Diemond that Mr. Browning be granted a temporary permit to operate a grocery store at Third and Nixon to December 31, 1944 with the understanding that at this time it will be necessary to apply for a renewal. Motion carried so ordered. BINGO GAME: ' Mr. Loyd Johnson with two other parties requested permission to operate a Bingo game sponsored by the American Legion between the Dependable and Penney's Stores on Fourth. A sketch of plans and amount of awards were reviewed. Motion made by Linderman, seconded by Diemond that this be turned to the Police and License Committee, also City Attorney to investigate and makia recommendation at the next regular meeting. Tvlotion carried so ordered. Sketch and schedule were handed to Charles Diemond. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: by unanimous cons,eht. APPLICATION TO CROSS N. P. TRACKS WITH SEWER PIPE: The application of the City of Pasco for crossings of sewer pipe line extensions across our incline Track and 114a.in Line right of way at Pasco have been approved. Permit No. 62924 to the City of Pasco was read and approved by the City Attorney. Motion made by Booth, seconded by Linderman to accept the easement from the N. P. on recommendation of the City Attorney. Motion carried so ordered. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: 1ATER MANAGER, D. W. Mc GHEE, spoke to the Council about the shortage of water. Both tanks are all -most empty each evening. Several methods of conserving water was discussed. Motion made by Booth, seconded by Diemond directing McGhee to contact H. 0. Williams and publish a piece in the Herald regarding water conservation. Motion carried so ordered. In case this appeal has no effect on the evening demand, other methods will have to be worked out. Some people having keys to use the irrigation water at will was also disapproved by the Council. STREETS AND ALLEYS: Sewer project work is moving very slow. BUILDING COM1t11ITTEE reports floors have been laid in the Treasurer's Office and the City Clerk's Office. A refund or deduction is allowable account not having to remove old floor. Motion made by Linderman, seconded by Diemond that the counters be finished with linoleum or substitute material of some sort and smooth up the desks. Motion carried so ordered. PARKS AND CEMETERY Property Purchase: A voucher presented by Tarr. deShepper with property discription and amount of purchase to be included in the tentative budget for 1945. Mr. Booth took the voucher to check discription. MR_. WESTS CEMETERY LOT: City Attorney advised Mr. Herrigan is taking this up with Iair. Brerrseths ' heirs. } RECREATION PROJECT: Idr. Booth desires to have a committee meeting and investigate just what is being done and assist in any way possible. _PEACOCKS: TJIr. Lape is the owner of a few peacocks and wishes to give them to the City for park display. Motion made by Linderman, seconded by Diemond that ! the Parks and Cemetery Committee investigate and also be given pourer to act. Motion carried so ordered. ROBBINS PROPERTY BLOCK "C" PETTITS ADDITION: � City Attorney has been unable to contact Mr. Robbins. PICNICS AT RIVERVIEW PARK It was reported that heavy trucks have been driving in on the lawn which causes damage to the lawn and water pipes. Mr. Booth to contact the command- ing officer of the Naval Air Station and request that this practice be dis- continued. It was also thought best to call the City Clerk and make reserva- tions for large groups -thus avoiding complications account limited facilities. SPRINKLING STREETS: On Nest Washington and 11th where sewer is being constructed, the streets are terribly dusty. The Foreman is supposed to sprinkle enough to settle the dust. This is not being done. Motion made by Linderman, seconded by Booth that the Sewer Committee take this up with Mr. Paulson. Motion carried so ordered. REGULAR MEETING 0 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: PASCO. WASHINGTON The City Treasurer's member a copy of the June A report was read of June 14, 1944. Building Inspectors The Police Activity June report was read. The City Clerk presented each Budget for all departmentP- a special meeting of the Planning Commission held Reports for May and June were read. reports for 1,11ay and June were read. AGREEMENT WITH E. G. LAPE was read which included action taken by the Council regarding the sale of Lots 1 to 5 -Block 13 Northern Pacific Railroad Company's Plat to Pasco: This was returned to the City Attorney for amendment. Plans covering the proposed building have never been filed at the City Clerk's Office. READING OF ORDINANCES: _0_RDINANCE NO. 5365 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SPACING AND PARKING OF AUTOMOBILE TRAILERS IN TRAILER SALES LOTS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES, was with held. ORDINANCE !LO._U7.' AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING CONNECTION OF BUILDINGS AND RESIDENCES INITH THE SEVIER SYSTEI,I OF THE CITY OF PASCO AS NOW EXISTING AND AS IiIAY HEREAFTER BE ADDED TO, FIXING RATES FOR SEINAGE SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH SAID SYSTW AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF, PROVIDII`TG FOR PENALTIES AND LIENS AMID THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF IN CASE OF FAILURE TO MAKE CONNECTION WITH THE SEWER SYSTEM AND TO PAY THE RATES AND CHARGES FOR Sr,VVAGE SERVICE AND CONNECTION. Motion made by Linderman, seconded by Booth that Ordinance No. 537 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Booth, seconded by Linderman that Ordinance No. 537 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Linderman, seconded by Booth that Ordinance No. 537 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Linderman, seconded by Diemond that Ordinanee No. 537 has been given the second reading. Motion carried. Some changes were considered. Booth, Linderman, Drennan, Diemond, and Rodkey received a copy of the ordinance to study and recommend changes for amendment. MISCELLANEOUS: SPECIAL ELECTION: Selecting and employing Inspectors and Judges for the election boards is a duty of the City Council. Motion made by Booth, seconded by Linderman authoriz- ing the City Clerk to appoint officers. Liotion carried so ordered. RENT FROM MORRISON-BECHTEL-Iv.IcCONE-1st & Clark: City Clerk to,•request,.tha --ierit..be brought up to date. ADJOURNI!lENT: Motion made by Linderman, seconded by Booth that the meeting adjourn to the next regular meeting August 1, 19441 8:00 P.M. ATTESTED: CITY CLERK PASSED AMID APPROVED THIS f DAY OF , 1944 CITY CLERK.