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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-03-1945 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at eight five F.M., Honorable Mayor M.J. Linderman presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk, councilmen present were John Beck, Karl W. Casey, Walter Nelson, D.F. Rodkey and C.R. Wallis, councilmen absent were Chas. Diemon dand V.F. Marshall, Diemond made a request through another councilman to be excused for a couple of regular meeting, motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey granting the request, motion carried so ordered. Marshall did not tender his resignation on moving out of the city; City Attorney advises that after he has been absent three regular meetings the office is declared vacant then an appointment is in order. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held the nineteenth, twentyth and twenty sixth were read, cor- rected and approved. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY uninimous consent.' DANCE LICENSE: Mr. Storkely desires to open a recreation center in the Hostetter building at third and Lewis with pin ball machines, music box, soft drinks and tobacco; he wished to have the dance matron's duty designated to one of the employees or employ the dance officer designated by Police or Council for a regular eight hour service for this and other duties; dances conducted where the propriator is in charge and the regular public dance license was discussed,in conclusion motion was made by Beck seconded by Casey that license be granted with provisions that matron be approved by Police and Mayor, power to act was granted this committee, fee also to be set by this committee, motion carried so ordered. HOSTETTERS SEViIER AT THIRD AND LEWIS: Mr. Hostetter and the council reviewed the Sewer situation serving the building acquired by Mr. Hostetter, seems as though water and mud has been known to back up in the basement, methods and means of correction were discussed, it was sug- gested that a shut off plug or gate valve be installed. In the near future when a sewage disposal plant is installed it will be necessary to separate the sanitary sewer from the storm sewer thus lightening the load during a storm. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS resumed by unanimous consent. BILLS: Current bills against the city were read as follows, motion made by Rodkey sec- onded by Beck that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid, motion carried by roll call vote of five. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 454 to 457 Library Payroll 297.80 458 Pasco Bank dithholding Tax 30.50 459 J.K. Gill Co. New Books 17.18 460 Ralph Morris Rope & Pulley .72 461 Caxton Printers New Books 2.00 462 Doubleday Doran Co. New Books 64.48 463 P.P. & L. Co. Power service 7.02 464 Pasco Wafer Dept. Water 2.60 Richfield Oil Corp. Gasoline Total 422.30 SWIMMING POOL 7 Pasco Herald Call for bids 5.94 8 Pacific Telephone & Tel. Co. Telegrams 5.24 f 9 City Treasurer Postage 1.20 ; Total 1238 STREET DEPARTMENT 1530 to 1533 Street Payroll 652.70 1534 State Treasurer I.I. & m. A 14.84 1535 Pasco Bank Withholding Tax 74.50 1536 Richfield Oil Corp. Gasoline 42.50 1537 Webb Tractor & Equipment `'o. Caterpillar 7,445.05 1538 Franklin County oad Supt. St..Oiling 425.00 1539 Central Motors Spark plugs, battery charge 6.80 1540 Matheson Sand & Gravel Co. 40 yards gravel 51.50 1541 O.K. Tire Shop Tire repair 3.61 8,716.50 1097 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE ROOM JULY 36,_1945 WATER DEPARTMENT 5394 to 5404 Water Dept. 5405 Pasco Bank SEWER DEPARTMENT State Treasurer 105 Pacific Telephone Co. Matt Malaspina & Co. Progress payment- 10563.97 106 to llo &112 Sewer Payroll 809.50 111 Pasco Motor Supply State Treasurer I.I. & M.A. 6.40 113 5415 McAtee & Heathe. 205 tons plant mix 481.75 114 Pacific Power & Light Co. Pasco Bank Withholding Tax 75.30 115 5420 McAtee & Heathe 205 tons plant mix 481.75 116 Twin City Construction Co. City Treasurer Postage 1.00 117 5425 Charlton Laboratories tests on pipe 21.00 118 Consolidated Freightways P.P. & L. Co. Power 7.00 119 Reimbursement,to F.B.I. school Matt Malaspina & Co. Progress Paymenton E.S. Sewer 12,502.85 Oil, Wax, batteries, cloths 8.60 19947 Harold L. Blanton Total 15,950.52 19948 D.W. Zent RECREATION DEPARTMENT 275 TO 280) 19949 Callaghan & Co. McQuinlin Mun. Corp. Vol 7 281 VOID ) Griggs Tools, Hose conn. 23.52 ' 282 to 285) Recreation Dept. Payroll 784.03 286 Linoleum & Shades Pasco Bank Withholding Tax 107.64 287 11.05 Intermountain Equip. Co. Pyrene ''ire Ext. 20.40 288 Mrs. John Lietrick Garbage service 2.50 289 Charles J. Capazo Auto mileage 11.50 290 Franklin County School Dist. Floor wax 10.00 291 Pacific Telephone Co. Calls 7.70 292 Lee -Perry Co. Chair, wax,.waxer 5.76 293 Lorayne Larson Auto Mileage 15.00 294 Pasco plater Dept. Service 2.00 WATER DEPARTMENT 5394 to 5404 Water Dept. 5405 Pasco Bank 5406 State Treasurer 5407 Pacific Telephone Co. 5408 Joseph H. Walker 5409 C.L. Booth 5410 G.K. Mercier 5411 Hughes & Co. 5412 Pasco Motor Supply 5413 Markmann & Williams 5414 Wallace & Tiernan 5415 Halverson Construction Co. 5416 Lee & Eastes 5417 Pacific Power & Light Co. 5418 Richfield Oil Corp. 5419 B.H. Sheldon 5420 Pasco Electric Shop 5421 Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co. 5422 Twin City Construction Co. 54-23 McAtee & Heathe 5424 C.M. Hastings 5425 Tax Commission 5426 Olympic Foundry Co. 5427 Consolidated Freightways Total 966.53 Payroll Withholding 'lax I.I. & M.A. Calls Sleeve couplings Reimbursement, trip Tire repair Tools &+Material Parts Corporation stops Valves 1,568.63 178.00 13.75 6.50 15.00 to Portland 19.90 Bal. on filling & testing Freight on chlorine Power Gasoline Progress Payment for pipe Work on pump Chlorine Loading & hauling Road mix, stock pile Hauling Pipe Excise Tax for May & June Sleeves & plug Freight Total CURRENT EXPENSE 10.75 54.71 12.26 207.66 59.08 6.31 6.97 855.08 14.62 laying2,537.40 21.92 54.00 113.30 481.75 3.00 501.05 17.61 14.15 6,773.40 19886 Potlatch yards, Inc. Lumber 55.81 19887 H. Earl Clack Co. Gasoline 67.15 19888 to 19895 Councilmen Payroll 78:.20 19896 to 19906,) 199082 199090 ) 19917, 19943 )Various departments Payroll 1,457.15 19909 to 19915 Police Payroll 1,403.44 19918 to 19936,) 19940 )Fire Department Payroll 924.73 19941 State Treasurer I.I. & M.A. 19.26 19942 Pasco Bank Withholding Tax 380.74 19944 Mrs. Esther 'awyer Meals for prisoners 82.80 19945 Ray Owens Reimbursement,to F.B.I. school 35.72 19946 Economy Super Service Oil, Wax, batteries, cloths 8.60 19947 Harold L. Blanton Preparing map for Cemetery 100.00 19948 D.W. Zent Reimbursement for postage, filing fees, & sheriffs fees 7.15 19949 Callaghan & Co. McQuinlin Mun. Corp. Vol 7 12.00 19950 Griggs Tools, Hose conn. 23.52 19951 Western Market 1 case toilet tissue 8.03 19952 Lee -Perry Co. Linoleum & Shades 133.64 19953 Moto -Mower Co. Safety Clutch hub 11.05 19954 Columbia Hdw. Co. Mop head, shovel, sprayer,spray 17.30 PASCO, `,VASHINGTON L; V COMMUNICATIONS: .OPINION OF JOHN BLAIR: ,A letter was read from ldlr. Blair regarding Filtration.Plant Bonds, letter to be .filed with Filtration data. ROGERS CLAIM• A claim filed against the City for settlement in the case of fire at.the dump, spreading over property owned by Mr. Rogers, City 'Ittorney advises thecase was thrown out of court. LIMA HALLIS AUTO ACCIDENT: Communication was read regarding accident where Lima Hall collided with a lamp post on Fourth between Lewis and Clark, she states that she has no insurance and is not able to work, the City Attorney advises that the City might as well close the case as far as a settlement is concerned or reimbursement., Motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that this communication be placed on file. + RODENT CONTROL REPORT: Prepared and furnished by the local Health Department was discussed. Motion made by Rodkey to send notices for correction to places inspected and reported unsanitary Motion withdrawn, it was decided that the City Clerk write the health Department to send out notices with copy for our files, also date or time allowed for correction. EXTENSIONS TO EAST SIDE SEWER BY LATERALS ET-13.AND ET -14: .A letter was read from Matt lvlalaspian and Company accepting terms set out in the .City Clerks letters of June 21, 1945 also stating these areas would have to be .cleared of obstruction by July 9, 1945 and stipulating that should it become ne- cessary for the contractor to clear any of these areas of said obstruction the .City will reimburse the contractor for actual cost of removal or.replacement, plus fifteen percent. Council not in favor of proposal as presented, they favor property owners making clearance for construction of laterals by working with the contractor. .The Sewer Committee recommend that the Mayor notify property owners of action taken by the council, motion made by Rodkey to accept the recommendation and.that ,the City Clerk so inform the contractor by letter, motion seconded by Beck, carried so ordered. REFUND OF CARD TABLE LICENSE BY R.C. STE!ATART: Mr. Stewart returned his license and Treasurers receipt requesting a refund of _one hundred dollars ($100.00), stating he did not operate a table before being notified by the Sheriff that there would be no card playing, motion made by Beck seconded by Wallis that the request be placed on file until the change in the Prosecutors office has been made, motion carried so ordered. +LATER CONTRACT FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY: .A letter was read from O.H. Olson -with copy of reply from National Housing Agency's Regional Counsel, Stanley A. Furman stating that this contract should not be tied in with the Sewer construction. They feel that the Sewer extension will be .beneficial to the City at some future time, this was made by the Housing Authority .at an expense of forty nine hundred dollars (.?4,900.00) which they feel is a _contribution made by the Government. Just how valuable the Sewer will be to the City was discussed, Rodkey and Committee to contact Olson in an effort to correct .statements of facts as presented in Mr. Furmans letter. STREAM POLLUTION CONTROL: A letter was read from Jack Taylor, Director of State Pollution Control Commission .enclosing Chapter 216 of the Laws of 1945. He further stated that the present .method of sewage disposal employed by the City of Pasco is not satisfactory and immediate attention should be directed to the development of suitable treatment and disposal works for its correction. Funds are now available to assist in stream pollution control through the Federal Works Agency, This assistance may be used CURRENT EXPENSE CONTINUED 19955 A.M. Haylett Building.; permits 18.00 19956 C Bi -County Equip. o. Clean & flush radiator on fire trk. 5.65 19957 Lincoln Welding -Shop Repairs to Cem. Mower 1.03 19958 Fred's__gelding 4 Repair Repairs to Cem. kower 8.34 19959 Sears Roebuck Co. Hose (Cemetery) 19.95 19960 Matheson Sand & Gravel Sand & Gravel 12.62 19961 Pasco Auto Co. Work on Brakes, fluid, cleaner 4.99 19962 Mrs. John Dietrick Garbage Service 8.00 19963 Pacific Power & Light Co. Service .95 19964 Franklin Cnty. school Dist. Purchase of lots 81500.00 19965 The Pasco Herald Adv. Ord., Envelopes, Record Book 20.19 19966 Pasco Water Department Service, map, repairs at city park 344.35 19967 City Treasurer Rev, stamps, stamps, supplies 12.28 19968 Richfield Oil Corp. Gasoline 64.43 19969 Pacific Telephone Co. Calls 9.21 Total 13,856.28 Grand Total 46,697.91 COMMUNICATIONS: .OPINION OF JOHN BLAIR: ,A letter was read from ldlr. Blair regarding Filtration.Plant Bonds, letter to be .filed with Filtration data. ROGERS CLAIM• A claim filed against the City for settlement in the case of fire at.the dump, spreading over property owned by Mr. Rogers, City 'Ittorney advises thecase was thrown out of court. LIMA HALLIS AUTO ACCIDENT: Communication was read regarding accident where Lima Hall collided with a lamp post on Fourth between Lewis and Clark, she states that she has no insurance and is not able to work, the City Attorney advises that the City might as well close the case as far as a settlement is concerned or reimbursement., Motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that this communication be placed on file. + RODENT CONTROL REPORT: Prepared and furnished by the local Health Department was discussed. Motion made by Rodkey to send notices for correction to places inspected and reported unsanitary Motion withdrawn, it was decided that the City Clerk write the health Department to send out notices with copy for our files, also date or time allowed for correction. EXTENSIONS TO EAST SIDE SEWER BY LATERALS ET-13.AND ET -14: .A letter was read from Matt lvlalaspian and Company accepting terms set out in the .City Clerks letters of June 21, 1945 also stating these areas would have to be .cleared of obstruction by July 9, 1945 and stipulating that should it become ne- cessary for the contractor to clear any of these areas of said obstruction the .City will reimburse the contractor for actual cost of removal or.replacement, plus fifteen percent. Council not in favor of proposal as presented, they favor property owners making clearance for construction of laterals by working with the contractor. .The Sewer Committee recommend that the Mayor notify property owners of action taken by the council, motion made by Rodkey to accept the recommendation and.that ,the City Clerk so inform the contractor by letter, motion seconded by Beck, carried so ordered. REFUND OF CARD TABLE LICENSE BY R.C. STE!ATART: Mr. Stewart returned his license and Treasurers receipt requesting a refund of _one hundred dollars ($100.00), stating he did not operate a table before being notified by the Sheriff that there would be no card playing, motion made by Beck seconded by Wallis that the request be placed on file until the change in the Prosecutors office has been made, motion carried so ordered. +LATER CONTRACT FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY: .A letter was read from O.H. Olson -with copy of reply from National Housing Agency's Regional Counsel, Stanley A. Furman stating that this contract should not be tied in with the Sewer construction. They feel that the Sewer extension will be .beneficial to the City at some future time, this was made by the Housing Authority .at an expense of forty nine hundred dollars (.?4,900.00) which they feel is a _contribution made by the Government. Just how valuable the Sewer will be to the City was discussed, Rodkey and Committee to contact Olson in an effort to correct .statements of facts as presented in Mr. Furmans letter. STREAM POLLUTION CONTROL: A letter was read from Jack Taylor, Director of State Pollution Control Commission .enclosing Chapter 216 of the Laws of 1945. He further stated that the present .method of sewage disposal employed by the City of Pasco is not satisfactory and immediate attention should be directed to the development of suitable treatment and disposal works for its correction. Funds are now available to assist in stream pollution control through the Federal Works Agency, This assistance may be used REGULAR MEETING CONTINUED PASCO, WASHINGTON COMMITTEE ROOM 3. 1945 1099 to defray the cost of preparing Engineering plans for sewage treatmen works. Following a discussion motion was made by Beck seconded by Rodkey to write John W. Cunninghams office, send copy of letter and get his opinion, motion carried so ordered. • REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: POLICE COMMITTEE: Relative to the painting and cleaning of the Police Department another bid was received inthe amount of one hundred and eighty five dollars ($185.00) from McKinley. Twenty five dollars ($25.00) to install hot water in office lavitory, council favors work done. BUILDING COMMITTEE: Recommend storm doors at City'Hall entrance to conserve oil, Meritt to be consulted. CITY PARK: Wading pool drain out of order, new line is needed. KI,VANIS BEACH:, Approximately two hundred swimmers are enjoying the beach; a sample of the water was taken by the Health.. Department; in case the report is favorable motion was made by Beck seconded by Nelson that the Mayor and Park committee be given authority to organize the beach for -swimming, motion carried so ordered. FIRE COMMITTEE: Reports weed burning is in progress, Cooney and Fire Committee to meet in the near future. Old fire truck's use as a street sprinkler was considered. LADDER AND BUCKET: Property of O.C.D. is badly needed by the department. FILTRATION PLANT: Water committee recommend that City Clerk write congressman and senator regarding Filtration Plant. LATERAL 5 in Owens Addition will be ready for tenative acceptance soon -as streets are finished and word is received from John W. Cunningham. DEMAND METER Ar The Pacific Power & Light Co. moved the' meter out of pump house to transformer cage. A letter was read from General Electric, Seattle Washington, quotations on five items were read and considered, motion made by Beck seconded by Wallis to purchase Meter complete in the amount of 192.70, motion carried by roll call vote 6f five. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: THE BUILDING INSPECT1ORS report for May and June 1945 were read. POLICE JUDGES report for. June 1945 was read. IRESOLUTIONS ESOLUTION NUMBER 244: Was read resolving that the sum of $10,000.00 of the Water Department fund be � i invested in Government War -Bonds, Series "G", motion made by Beck seconded by l Casey to adopt the Resolution, motion carried by roll -call vote of five. RESOLUTION NUMBER 245: Was read resolving that the sum of •$18,000.00 now in the swimming pool fund be invested in Government .°Jar Bonds Series 11G11, motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey to adopt the Resolution, motion carried by roll call vote of five. RESOLUTION NUT6BER 246: Was.read resolving to purchase the U.S. 0. Building by legal negotiations soon as same is for sale, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Wallis to adopt the resolution, motion carried by roll call vote of five. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: r PUMPERS AT PUMP HOUSE: } Mr. Jones and Mr. Hamilton are about ready to take position at the pump house the assistantTs salary will probaly have to raised from r'�150.00 to •;175.00. Mr. Butterfield E is willing to teach applicants, no objections were registered. REPAIRING STREETS: o Sheldon is willing to pay for street repair work. TREES NORTH OF THE U.S.O. BUILDING are badly in need of water. If the park man will turn the water on, Green, now working at the U.S.O. Building will turn it off. ADJOURNMENT : Motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that the meeting adjourn to next regular meeting night, Tuesday July 17, 1945, eight 01clock P.M. Attest: City erg Passed and approved his day of 1945.