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CALL TO ORDER:
T-4eetingcalled to order at 8:15 P.TR. , Honorable Mayor A"r. J. Linderman presiding.
ROLL CALL:
By clerk, councilmen present Karl Casey, V.^. TRarshall, Walter nTalson9 T).". Rollkey
and C.R. Wallis: John Beck arrived at 9:40; Chas. Die'"ond was absent.City Attorney
D.W. Zent was present.
REGULAR ORT?ER Or BUSINESS:
Regular order of business se aside by unanimous consent.
SEWER CONNECTIONS GRAYS ADnTTION:
Fred Scott atated Sewer Laterals in Grays Addition were .ready for connections.
Mr. B.H. Sheldon's foreman Mr. White affirmed this statement.
ORDINANCE 541:
To regulate gasoline trucks delivering petroleum products Trrith in the city. The
Standard, Shell, Union and Mobile Companys were present. D'11.mping at service stations
and trailers parking all over the City was thoroughly discussed in concl+_zsion,
Ordinances from neighboring Citys such as Yakima, Walla 11''•a11a, Wenatchee and as far
as Spokane & Seattle will beobtained for consideration and a uniform Ordinance
worked out. The Union Oil Company offered the services of an experienced man to
assist in the drafting Ordinance to conform with TTnderwriters regulation. motion
made by Marshall seconded by Casey to table Ordinance Number 54' for further rec-
ommendation. Motion carried so ordered. Oil Company representatives and "ire
Committee to meet with the City Attorney.
REVERS COLETTAN (COLORT'D)
Mr. Coleman again requested permission of^the council to he allowed to install
concrete sewer pipe in making sewer connection installation at Shoshone & "irst9 on
account of not being able to obtain cast iron ripe, in conclusion Mayor Linderman
colunteered to release 14 joints of this pipe which he has on hand, Coleman to call
for the pipe tomorrow morning. This will allow four toilets to be installer?.
Trailers on the East portion of this location was discussed.
CART) TABLE LTCENSF:
In duscussing an Ordinance regulating the operati_na_ of card tables was entered into with
Mr. Steward and his council Mr. 7'utter. Onerators are to bet together for a mutual
agreement before further action is taken.
R_('TULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RFSITR?^p:
COT T-11 JNICATIONS:
INTER -CITY MTNIS77REAL _hSSOCIAT TON:
A letter was read from Chairman C.T. Hatton requesting that all City, County and State
be called upon to enforce the state laws regarding gambling and bootleg7in7.
ORDINANCE NUT,+13ER 544;
AN ORT)INANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICEN'7r,7rIT-TG9 OPFRATTNG, CON'�TT(_"'TNG 0" 11APT) TATIT, ^S
AND REGULATING THE SAT:TE, PROVTnING A PENALTY -,OR TH^ VIOLATTON THFRFOT` ANn R" rrTALTATG
ALL FORMER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANC7S IN CONrLICT TH77777TH.
Motion made by Marshall seconded b�y Nelson that Ordinance Number 54a- be given the
first reading, motion carried so ordered. T,Totion made by Tershall seconded by Casey
that Ordinance Number 544 has been riven the first reeding, motion carried so ordered.
A recommendation was made that only one price for all tables berecognized. Totion
made by Marshall sedonded by Wallis to table the Ordinance for further disc»ssion,
motionearried so ordered.
CRUSHED GRAVEL:
2000 cubic yards of crushed gravel 1/4" minus is needed by the City .for qtr -Qts and
patching, motion made by Marshall seconded by Wallis that a call for bids *he
advertised for 2000 Cubic yards 1/4" minus crushed gravel in stock ni.]_e he caned
for Tuesday February 20, 19459 8 o'clock P.". nTotion carried by ro]_1 call vote of
six.
SEWER (EAST SIDE) ;
At this time John Beck arrived at the meeting having just returned from Srokane Tihere
Mr. Booth, niemond, Lake and Beck in interest of the Fast Side Sewer contpcted the
?Jar Man Power Board, also the Production Board in regard to priorities. Beck senor.ts
not, -.much headway was made. A new application will be prepared in accordance with
instructions received Mr. Booth volunteered to nrenarP this data..
B.H. SHELDON'S PROPOSAL:
A letter was .read from J.W. Cunningham to D.W. McGhee recarc?ing the cast of a surer
lateral in the alley between seventh and eighth,South of Lewis to Columbia thence
West to alley between eighth and 9th thence North to manhole at end nd of lateral
5-A, This line cannot be laid deep enought to serve basement of Griggs t'urni_ture
Store. The above installation would cost approximately tl700.00. Another. scheme is to
start on Columbia at alley between '7th and 8th thence North in alley to Lewis thence
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PASCO WASNTNGTON
Gest on Lewis to manhole on ?fain A, at an estimate of 121000.00 like the former s^heme 3?
can not be placed deep enough to serveGrig 's T'urniture Store basenent.
An estimate on the East Side Server is approximately X579000.00. Owens Addition Sewer
included in the East Side estimate is approximately 19,200.00. Prices Vere submitted
on peace meal installation of the East Side Sewer before further steps will be taken,
it will be necessary to obtain a priority and clearance through the War ',Tan Power
Board.
GUNS FOR POLICr DEPARTITTNT:
Authorization is requested to purchase six guns at a cost of 168.00, motion made by
Marshall seconded by Wallis that the purchase be allowed and certificate signed,
motion carried by roll call vot e of six.
FIRE TRUCK VOUCHER:
Fire truck voucher presented by the Howard Cooner Company was ordered held un ,account,
real hose to be replaced as hose furnished blew up. TTotion made by TAarshall seconded
by Nelson to with hold payment. Votion carried.
GASOLINE BY CONTRACT:
Contracting to losest bidder or rotateing with local distributers was discussed, "lotion
made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that we call for bids to be orened February 20, 1945
Motion carried so ordered.
BUS ROUTE STOPS:
Bus route stops not ready for consideration.
EIGHT FOOT PENC7 IN BUSINESS DISTRICT:
In compliance with Mr. Hubers reauest to erect an eight foot fence on Third and Col-
umbia of corogated sheet iron. An Ordinance will be drawn r.emilating helght of
fence in Residential Districts and stating that a personal request by appearing at a
council .meeting would be mandatory for permission to erect a fence in any other dis-
trict. Motion so made by Rodkey seconded by Beck and carried. TToti.on eras then made
by Beck that Huber be permitted to build an'eight foot sheet iron fence rf:4sentarle
in appearance at third and Columbia, motion seccnddd by Casey , cer_ried, Yelson
voting "no." i
CHURCH111AU' S REQ tTEST TO REOPEN STn7 71ALY ENTR.ANCr':
An"outside exit to the back also front entrance in sidn walk with rail was dis-
cussed at length 11ore time was asked by the Committee also a s'retch frm T?r.
Churchman showing exactly how and what they intend to do.
PROPERTY ADJAC7NT CITY HALL:
It was suggested that all the available property between City Hallaand Sylvester
property be contracted. School District ask 80.00 per front foot. This was turned
to the Public Building and Finance Committee.
L.I.D.IS:
In regard to setting up an Ordinance creating a fund to retire o14 L.I.T). Bonds.
The City Attorney advises that all the old L.I.D. Bond are.out laived.
REPORTS PROM CO',' iVIITTEES :
JOHN PERRY WANTS STREET OP71VIET) TTP:
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Opening up Brown Street leading into9ohn Perry's residential pronerty, between nth
and 6th was considered and favored by the Council body.
PRE MIX:
Street Committee recommend a purchase from the State High�Tay T)enartmen of fifty yards
of pre mix at 8.00 per yard, motion so made by Wallis seconded by Marshall, carried
by roll call vote of six.
MATER MAIN RrPLACETTENT:
Replacement of 17,100 feet of cast iron water main five feet deep by day labor basis
was discussed, Torr. Sheldon would submit a price on day labor basis. The guarantee of
a certain price would be contracting. TTotion made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that a n�
call for bid be advertised. Lotion carried so ordered: Detailed i..nformaton to be
furnished by the Water Department
FIRE AND LIGHT:
The Fire Committee recommend that flblm regular salaried firemen be placed on duty
right away. One man at the phone and one in charge of the trucks at all times.
Salaries 210.00 and 200.00 per month with a si-Tty day probation period. Sheley,
Presna 11, Bamford and Weltz were mentioned as being considered for the positions.
Motion made by Casey that the recommendations be accepted, motion seconded by TZarshall
Carried by roll. call vote of six.
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CEMITERY AND IDARYS :
the cemetery committee report that more space is badly needed and arrangements made
with out delay to enlarUe and make necessary changes it -was suggested that the
newly obtained rroperty be plated to assure uniformity. Motion made by Marshall
seconded by Rodkey that the committee be empowered to employ some one to make a
replat, motion carried so ordered.
ADJOURNMNT :
T,Jotion made by Marshall seconded by Rodkey that the meeting adjourn to next nc?Lni _ar
meeting night luesday', February 20, 1945, eight o'clock P.TT.
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK
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TAVOR
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20 ,DAY On February 194
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