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PASCO, WASHINGTON
CALL TO ORDER:
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Meeting called to order at eight o'clock F.M., Honorable Mayor M.J. Linderman presiding.
ROLL CALL:
By'_clerk,.,councilmen present, John Beck, Karl Casey, Charles Diemond, Walter Nelson,
D.F. Rodkey, and C.R. Wallis, City Attorney D.W. Zent was absent.
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REzDING OF THE MINUTES:
Minutes of the previous meeting was read and approved.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: by unanimous consent.
SIGN FOR HARVARD ROOMS:
Mr. Bingham, representative of an Electric sign Co. with Mr. Kik presented a sketch
of a neon sign which they desire to erect at South Fourth and "A" street. They were
{ informed that obstructions of this nature could not be erected in the parking strip,
this being the opinion of the City Attorney. Following a short discussion motion
was made by Beck seconded by Diemond that Kik be allowed to put up a NeonaSign at
fourth and "A" street by obtaining permission from the property owner, sign to be
thirty inches by forty_inches and ten feet high, motion carried so ordered.
ROLLER RINK ON SOUTH FOURTH:
Charles B. Hulsey's application for Business License to operate a roller skating
rink on south Fourth opposite the American Legion Building was read and Mr.
Hulsey was interviewed by the Council. He states he expects to erect a building,
had contacted the Building Inspector relative to obtaining a building permit. Motion
made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that a fee of ten dollars per year be charged,
motion carried so ordered.
HARRY LAKE APPOINTED:
Livingston Case and George Hill were present and expressed a desire to have Harry
Lake or Mr. Avery be on the council to full fill the vacancy created byc.'V.F.
Marshall 'moving out of the District and thus having a representative from the East
side. The position being legally vacant was questioned. A letter was read from
Mr. Cash and Mr. Dimon of the State Examiners Office setting out time and conditions
creating vacancies. Mayor Linderman at this time appointed Harry Lake to succeed
V.F. Marshall, term expiring -December 31, 1946. Motion made by Rodkey seconded
by l�elson to vote by writing names on a piece of paper this motion was considered
out of order account Mayor acting with in his capacity by making the appointment,
this was also debated. Rodkey and Nelson withdrew their motion; Mayor Linderman
declared the office vacant and affirmed the appointment of Harry Lake, Motion made
by Diemond seconded by Beck to wait until the City Attorney returned and obtain an
opinion, motion carried so ordered, Mr. Avery and Mr. Kerfoot were mentioned dur-
ing the discussion.
LAKE'S SEWER CONNECTION:
Mr. Lake was present and made inquiry regarding the use of fibre pipe as cast
iron substitute and if this has to be replaced when cast iron pipe is available.
The Resolution was read. and Mr. Lake assured that the fibre pipe could remain
installed; it was suggested however that he use cast iron in making the main
connection, this being the deepest place and most expensive to service.
EAST SIDE SEVER:
Mr. Jeros of John ITV. Cunningham's office informed the council that he had spent the
entire day inspecting the east side sewer installation and finds work very satis-
factory and practically complete except a few low manhole covers and such minor
flaws. The sewer main is ready for use by the property owner, motion made by Beck
seconded by Rodkey that as soon as measurements are submitted the people be allowed
to make connections, motion carried so ordered., Lateral exxtentions authorized by
the council with the exception of sub lateral ET 5, motion made, -by Rodkey seconded
by Beck that sub lateral ET -5 was to be installed at contract price, motion carried
so ordered.
BUSINESS LICENSE FOR A.G. PEEKE:
The application was read, Mr. Peeke was present and stated he intended to finish
the work shop by putting on the siding and would not operate a wrecking yard,
motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond to issue a license to operate a repair
shop but not a wrecking yard, motion carried so ordered.
FILTRATION PLANT:
Mr. Merrill and Mr. Ackley of Richard Blum Bonding Company, Spokane, `Nashington were
present and conversed with the council at length relative to signing an aggrement
for the purchasing of bonds for the proposed Filtration Plant, also wished to be
assigned Fiscal agents. Mr. Merrill was of the opinion that this preliminary
work would be an advantage if and when the grant was allocated. A letter was read
from Senator Warren G. Magnuson stating that the War Department has referred the
proposed filtration application to the Ninth Service Command for a report, which
will be available in about a month. Commander Tudor will be in this vicinity
shortly after the first of September and will be contacted for first hand in-
formation regarding this grant. Motion made by Rodkey-seconded by Casey to table
the issue and obtain advice from City Attorney at next regular meeting, motion
carried so ordered.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING CONTINUED COMMITTEE ROOM
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REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: by unanimous im us consent. +
COMMUNICATIONS:
STORM SEWER SYSTEM:
A letter was read from John tV. Cunningham's office submitting estimates on pro-
posed storm sewer, east of eighth avenue extending both north and south of
railroad tracks, the engineering work on the dry well system encluding survey,
plans, and specifications would be 43,000.00, construction estimated at 462,000.00.
The second plan would be to conduct all storm water to the river would be
44,000.00, construction estimated at 4105,000.00, no action taken.
COMPLETION OF EAST SIDE SEWER: Y
A letter was read from Matt Malaspina notifying the council that the east side
sewer was complete except for replacement of pavement. Part of which will be
replaced by the City Street Department. In the discussion that followed it was
brought oyt that an agreement was reached by Mr. Cohn and Brickey that.4600.00
would be the amount of reimbursement for locations agreed upon; patching and i
paving material, seventy five cents for Citys portion of the repairing which
does not include Lewis Street was received by the committee, motion made by
Diemond seconded by Beck to accept committees recomendation4 motion carried so
ordered. regarding ,1p600.00 reimburs�eme
STREET GRADER AND LOADER:
Installing a differential in the New Grader enabling it to be easier manipulated
ii around the corners or tradingAt in for a grader with differential all ready in
from factory was considered, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that
The Webb Tractor Company, Yakima, Washington be contacted on cost involved either
by trade or installation, motion carried so ordered; street committee to furnish
details.
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LIBRARY STATE AID:
A letter was read from the Librarian requesting that vouchers be signed and
forwarded to the State Auditor and Treasurer for State Aid allocation inthe
amount of 4252.24 as provided in the 1945 legislation, motion made by Rodkey
Seconded by Diemond that the Mayor and City Clerk sign voucher and have Res-
olution prepared, motioncarried so ordered.
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FENCE AND POSTS:
A lettervas read from the Yakima Hardware Company quoting prices on fence posts
and wire fencing to be used by Water department at their new material yard
site. Also for the cemetery when extensions are made. Letter tobe turned to
the wader and cemetery committee, motion so made by Rodkey seconded by Beck,
carried so ordered.
BILLS-MALASPINA:
Two vouchers presented by Matt Malaspina were read inthe amount of 4472.15
covering flush tank construction, manhole blocks and concrete bricks, motion
made by Rodkey seconded by Beck to honor vouchers, motion carried by roll call
vote of six.
LICENSE FOR RIDING ACADEMY:
A license application to operate a riding academy, by C.S. Weirick was read,
following considerable discussion relative to nuisance created by their ac-
tfavities the license was rejectedand academy to be declared a nuisance by un-
animous consent of the council.
CER'T'IFIED CHECK B.H. SHELDON:
City Clerk requests authority to return a certified check in the amount of
41,500.00 to B.H. Sheldon on file as security for completion of pipe replacement
project, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Beck to return check, motion carried
so ordered.
REPORTS FROM COMIMITTEES:
POLICE COMMITTEE: recommend that changes be made in the bicycle ordinance number
440 as suggested by patrolmen, City Attorney to draw up an amendment, motion
made by Wallis seconded by Casey to accept the committees recomendation, motion
carried so ordered.
PLANNING CONMISSION: recommend payment of voucher to Walter H. Rothe in the
amount of '300.00 for services in drawing plans for a new City Hall building.
Mr. R.O. Hall now has the plans, council favors holding up voucher for more
investigation.
BUILDING COMMITTEE: recommend that when Fisher cleans Police department he
replace broken winci:ows in the jail. Front door of City Hall not to be worked
on for a while, storm doors were considered.
RATS: should be poisoned again at the dump. Diemond and Mayor Linderman have
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have been following this up with good success, Rodkey suggested that Linderman
and Diemond be paid for doing this work at the dump the same rate of pay re-
ceived by street labor, ninety cents per hour; following a discussion motion was
made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that Chas. Diemond and M.J. Linderman be paid ninety
cents per hour for time put in poisoning rats at the City dump, motion carried by
roll call vote of six.
CEMETERY: conditions are not good, Sample wants an electric water heater installed, i
wants to set up his own stove. Committee will investigate selling the stove out
A seconded: `by-`Be�.k
there now for a water heater, motion made by Diemonogranting the committee power
to dispose of stove and purchase a water heater, motion carried so ordered.
STREET COMMITTEE: wants the manhole at Margaret and third inspected and arrangements
made to install a hose for flushing purposes. Conferting old fire truck into a
sprinkling wagon was again considered. Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Wallis
to check on cost of fixing this up,. motion carried so ordered.
CURBS AT U.S.O. BUILDING:
Installing curbs in front of U.S.O. Building on South fourth at an approximate
cost of $1.25 or $1.40 per foot was considered; there is no budget allowance for
this improvement so it will be held up to the first of the year.
FIRE COMMITTEE: Casey reports that Lyle Cooney has made application for the Fire
Chief's position, this would be a full time job. There is at the present only
three regular firemen account Bamford's place being still vacant. Cooney will
fill in as fourth regular fireman until the first of September at which time he
will be given a chance to act as fire chief and given a reasonable time to make
good; length of time left to the descretion of the Fire Committee. The committee
wants two firemen deputized to issue tickets for violations during fires.
BUILDING FOR SHOP AND WAREHOUSE:
Erecting a building 30 feet by 24 feet on lot C, Pettits Addition to Pasco to be
used for a shop and warehouse; it was decided to call for bids on a cement block
building, bids callable September 4, 1945. Motion was made by Rodkey seconded
by Diemond that the Water Manager prepare call for bids, motion carried by roll
call vote of six.
CITY CLERK: desired to introduce the 1946 tentative budget;on account of it being
so late it was decided to meet Thursday for this purpose and finish other city
business.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at twelve ten, motion made by
adjourn to Thursday 7:30 P.M., August 23, 1945,
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Rodkey seconded by Beck that they
motion carried so ordered.
Passed and approved this -6 day of Sept. 1945.
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City Clerk
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ADJOURNED MEETING COMMITTEE ROOM A_U_GUST_2Z)_,_1945
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CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor
Meeting called to order at seven thirty o'clock P.M., Honorable/'M.J. Linderman
presiding.
ROLL CALL:
By clerk, councilmen present were John Beck, Karl Casey, Charles Diemond, Walter
Nelson, D.F. Rodkey and C.R. Wallis, D.W. Zent was absent.
RESOLUTIONS:
I� RESOLUTION NUMBER 249: -LIBRARY ASSISTANCE
Declaring an emergency and accepting assistance from the state through an appro-
priation made by the Legislature this year. Motion made by Beck seconded by
Diemond to accept the resolution, motion carried by roll call'vote of six.
TRUCK ROUTE THROUGH CITY:
This proposed change had been discussed at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, a vote
was taken on changing or remaining as it now is; votes registered 27 to 9 in
favor of leaving the route as it is now. This was reported to the council by
the Mayor.
ROAD MIX FOR STREET SURFACE:
McAtee and Heath would like to oil mix the Cityts stock pile of gravel preparatory
to street surfacing. 2100 yards of gravel now in stock pile would make approximately
3000 tons of black top when mixed. McAtee and Heath would like to obtain the job
and quoted prices as follows; 62.10 per ton for 1500 ton or less, $2.00 per ton
for 1500 ton or more, they were advised that the city would.have to call for bids
this was agreed upon and motion made by Rodk%ry seconded by Diemond to prepare
call for bids on oil mix for gravel in stock pile callable September 4, 1945, motion
carried by roll call vote of six. In discussing the method of financing this
work it will be necessary to pay cost of labor at the close of the job, balance
can be paid in January from the 1946 budget.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS:
Police Judges report July was read.
BUILDING INSPECTOR: report for July was read.
WATER MANAGER: report for July was read.
CITY CLERK-: furnished each member a monthly report of all departments.
OIL TRUCKS PARKING:
Allowing oil tankers to park on Columbia between first and third was suggested,
this was debated. Parking on gravel surface allowing oil drips to go into the
ground instead of accumulating thus creating a hazard, no action was taken.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM: proved by Coulee Dam Project was mentioned and thought worthy
of consideration.
LUMBER ENDS: at Navy Base is obtainable for the Welfare Department, city unable
to do the hauling at this time.
READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 552:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 530 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
THREE AND FOUR OF ORDINANCE NO. 459 ENTITLED" AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION,
CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, REPAIR, REMOVAL, DEMOLITATION, CONVERSION, ALTERATION,
OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, .USE, HEIGHT, AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF' BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
IN THE CITY OF PASCO, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE OF THE PACIFIC COAST
BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE, SETTING UP FIRE ZONES, PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF
SELECTION OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR, FIXING HIS COMPENSATION, AND REPEALING CERTAIN
ORDINANCED, "BY REVISING FIRE ZONES NO. 1 and 2.
Motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance Number 552 be given the
third reading as amended, motion carried. Motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey
that Ordinance number 552 has been given the third reading as amended, motion
carried, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that Ordinance No. 552 be adopted,
motion carried by roll call vote of six.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 557:
AN ORDINANCE PROVISING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF `JAY ACROSS LOT
7, BLOCK 3, ACRE PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF' PASCO, WASHINGTON, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF FROM THE CITY 'NATER IEPARTMENT FUNDS, FOR WATER MAINS.
Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that Ordinance Number 557 be given the
third reading, motion carried, motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that
f3 Ordinance number 557 has been given the third reading, motion carried, motion
made by Diemond seconded by Beck that Ordinance number557 be adopted, motion
carried by roll call vote of six.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Riley Exline has 14 acres adjacent Housing Project, itwill be necessary for him i
to negotiate with the Housing Authority for water service
WEST SIDE SERVER:
Sheldon has more street finishing to be done. He desires to turn all the street
finishing work over to Brickey.
REFUND FOR SEVVER EXTENSION THROUGH HOUSING PROJECT:
No further steps will be taken account sewer lines installed by the Housing
project in side the City limits will become the city's property six months after
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MORE SEWER CONNECTION RE0UESTED:
From Rest Henry Street district, they were advised to submit a petition signed
by all property owners.
RODENT CONTROL: report should be checked with notices no action taken.
SIDE WALKS AND CURB ON SOUTH TENTH TO BRIDGE:
Street committee recommend completing the job all at one time, to conform with
regular side walks and curbs.
ORDINANCE FOR ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE:
The City Attorney will be requested to draw up an ordinance govening animals
running at large.
NEW BUSINESS:
The tentative budget for 1946:
A compiled copy of tentative budgets for all departments was presented to each
councilman, discussed and reviewed by the council body, some changes were rec -
iommended; a balance was not obtained, budget to be worked on again.
I KENNETH SERIER: City Attorney of Kennewick came to the meeting late, and asked
the council to draw up a 3�'esolution resolving that the LLennewick sewer outlet
at the end of Washington Street is a health menace to the population of Pasco,
therefore making it very essential that the sewer project now under way be
! completed. Motion made by Beck that the City Attorney draw up a resolution
recommending that the Kennewick sewer project be allowed to go forward account
health menace caused by sewer off fall at the end of Washington Street emptying
into dead water causirg+-, unsanitary conditions, motion,/carried so ordered.
seconded by Diemond
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that the meeting adjourn to next
regular meeting night, Tuesday September 4, 1945, eight o'clock P.M., motion
carried so ordered.
Attest:
City Ule2k
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Passed and approved this 6J day of SdT)t 1945.
City Clerk