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PASCO, WASHINGTON
ADJOURNED MEETING: COMMITTEE ROOM SEPTEMBER 6, 1945
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at eight o'clock P.M. Honorable Mayor M.J. Linderman pre-
siding.
ROLL CALL:
By clerk, councilmen present were, John Beck, Karl Casey, Charles Diemond, Walter
Nelson and D.F. Rodkey, C.R. Wallis arrived at ten forty five. City Attorney D.W.
Zent was present.
READING OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS: were read and approved.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: by unanimous consent.
PETITION FOR LIGHTS ON v1rEST HENRY:
A petition presented and signed by twenty-nine residents and property owners on
West Henry for street lights was read and turned to the light committee, motion
so made by Diemond seconded by Beck, carried so ordered.
RECREATION COMMITTEE:
Reverend Adams and Mr. Brown of the recreation committee asked if their services
would be needed now that the war emergency was over; the unanimous opinion of the
council was that the committee continue to function. There will be no more Federal
Funds to assist this program, therefore it will be necessary to raise money locally
if the program is to continue. A proposed budget was presented by Mr. Adams in
total $13,350.00; $6,000.00 of this amount to be raised by the War Fund Drive, the
War Fund Drive committee voted to enclude the recreation program for $6,000.00
in the set up; the state will sponser $750.00 for salaries, the city anticipates i
`6,000.00 from general taxes. In order for the committee to function properly
they request that the council designate authority to be granted, they expressed
assurance that the budget would be properly supervised and necessary changes made.
Following a discussion , motion was made by Nelsonseconded by Beck to retain the
recreation committee for the ensuing year and designate their authority, motion
carried so ordered. i
SEWER EXTENSION FOR NORTH SIDE OF _10IEST HENRY STREET:
Lloyd Johnson and Mr. St. John were present and made a request for a sewer service
in the alley between Henry and Octave Streets, either by sewer extension or con-
nections with the present Navy Sewer, motion made by Beck that the special sewer
committee investigate and report on the need and how many connections west of the
courthouse on Henry, motion seconded by Nelson, carried so ordered. Motion made by
Rodkey seconded by Beck that the City Clerk take this up.with Magn1son and Mitchell
in Washington D.C. regarding information on the procedure to take in order to obtain
authority to connect to the navy serer, letter to be approved by the City Attorney,
motion carried so ordered.
SAFETY LANE:
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Chief of Police spoke to the council relative to purchasing marking blocks to
mark traffic lanes at the intersections; these blocks would have to be placed
during the hot weather, mention was made of purchasing a marking machine O The M
Mayor has negotiated with Walla Walla, in an effort to borrow their marking r
machine, motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond that this be turned to the Police
committee and Mayor for investigation and report, motion carried so ordered. The
Police Chief suggested removing intersection button and erecting " no U turn signs";
he also spoke in regard to a pension for Alf Buchanan, motion made by `Beck seconded {
by Diemond that the City Attorney look into pension regulations, motion carried
so ordered.
PROPERTY PURCHASED BY H.F. COLVIN:
Mr. Colvin requested that the City furnish title insurance as stipulated in his
bid for lots 15 and 16 Block 22, N.P. Plat of Pasco, the callifor bid and bid was
reread also City Attorneys former opinion, in conclusion motion was made by
Diemond seconded by Beck that Colvin be furnished title insurance for property
purchased from the City. All costs over $57.50 to be paid by H.F. Colvin for
quieting title, motion carried.by roll call vote of five.
BRO!INING REQUESTS PERMIT FOR NEW STORE:
Erecting a new permanent store building 40x60 in Residential district R-1 by11
Mir. Browning at Nixon and third was discussed, motion made by Rodkey seconded by �I
Beck that this be turned to the building committee, motion carried so ordered.
APPOINTING R.J. LARSON: RESOLUTION NO. 250:
Resolution Number 250,declaring V.F. Marshall's office vacat was read, motion made 11
by Beck seconded by Diemond to adopt Resolution Number 250, motion carried by roll
call vote of five. Motion made by Beck that R.J. Larson be nominated, motion
seconded by Diemond; City Attorney advised that anyone had the right to nominate
a councilman, Nelson nominated Mr. Kerfoot, a vote was cast by roll call, R.J.
Larson was appointed by majority of votes; three voting for Larson and two for
Kerfoot; Mr. Larson took the oath of office inthe Clerks office, then took i
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his place as councilman, he was not given committee assignments at this time.
Opinion requested by John Beck of the City Attorney was read and discussed
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: by unanimous consent.
CALL FOR BIDS ON SHOP AND WAREHOUSE:FOR WATER DEPARTMENT:
Four bids were received, opened and read as follows:
�j J.C. Ungerecht $2,348.00
Halvorson Construction Co. 2,245.00 i
M.C. Merritt 21000.00
Lee Berry 12699950 !
Motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond that Lee Berry1s bid of $1,699.50 be
accepted, motion carried by roll call mote of six.
CALL FOR BIDS FOR OILING STOCK PILE GRAVEL:
! One bid was received, opened and read as follows:
MC -2 Plant Mix in Stockpile at Gravel Pit $2.00 per ton
MC -2 Plant Mix in Stockpile in City of Pasco 2.15 per ton
Motion made by Hodkey to accept McAtee & Heaths bid of $2.00 per ton at stock
pile, motion seconded.by'Casey, carried by roll call vote of six.
BILLS:
Current bills against the City were read as follows:, motion made by Rodkey
seconded by Diemond that all vouchers properly signed and approved be honored,
motion carried by roll call vote of six.
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LIBRARY
477
J.K. Gill Co.
New Books
14.51
478 to482
Library
Payroll
307.80
483
Pasco Bank
Withholding tax
30.50
484
Puget Sound News Co.
New Books
39.10
485
Doubleday, Doran & Co.
New Books
5.82
! 486
J.K. Gill Co. of Wash.
New Books
7.31
487
Pansy A. Zent
Making curtains
5.60
488
Pasco Herald
1 ream paper
1.03
489
Pasco Hdwe. Co.
Ladder
6.03
490
Pasco Mater Dept.
Service
3.75
491
Walter Oberst
Reimb. convention exp.
18.66
492
A.M. Haylett
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24.31
Total
464.42
STREET
1567 to 1572
Street Dept.
Payroll
11061.00
1574
Pasco Bank
Withholding tax
89.40
1575
Kennewick Construction Co.-
Equip. rental
103.00
1576
Columbia Equip. Co.
Repair parts
27.07
1577
I.I. Grigg
Curb & sidewalk
160.68
1578
Pasco Herald
Call for bids
.54
1579
Pasco Hardware Co.
Supplies
28.05
1580
Central Motors
Distributor
6.34
1581
O.K. Tire Shop
Tube & repair
19.33
,i 1582
Webb Tractor Co.
Repair part for Grader
5.63
1583
Shell Oil Co.
Gas & diesel Oil
39.41
Total
1,563.14
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SEWER
136
Matt Malaspina & Co.
Flush tank, manhole
blocks, bricks
471.15
137
J.P. Muscatell
Salary trk. driver
172.40
138
City Treasurer
I.I. & M. A.
2.51
139
Pasco Bank
Withholding Tax
40.40
140
Pacific Tel & Tel. Co.
Calls
10.55
141
Washington Culvert & Pipe Co.
Pipe
1.03
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Total
698.04
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ADJOUENED TJ!EETI;NG, COMMITTEE�FiU,QM SP'.f =_94t
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RECREATION_ DEPARTMENT
313 to 319
Recreation Dept.
Payroll
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569.59
320
Pasco Bank
Withholding tax
84.44
} 321
I.I. Grigg
Work & Material on huts
a period of 4 months
772.03
322
Edgerton Typewriter Service
Cleaning & overhauling,
10.04
323
The Pasco Herald
1 stamp
.52
324
John W. Graham & Co.
Floor wax & applicator
22.66
325
Central Grocery Co.
Lime
7.10
326
The Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Calls
16.20
327
Brocklind Costume Co.
Assorted make -pp
14.10
328
Pasco Water Dept.,
Service
2.00
329
City Treasurer
Postage
1.00
3-30
Charles J. Capazo
Reimbursement for Gas.
26.00
331
Lorayne Larson
Reimbursement for Gas.
25.00
Total
10549.68
WATER DEPARTMENT
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5462 to 5472,5475
Water Dept.
Payroll
1,728.76 i
5473
State Treasurer
I.I. & M.A.
16.70
5474
Pasco Bank
Withholding tax
164.70
5476
Tax Commission
Excise Tax
627.44
5477
Pacific Power & Light Co.
Power
1,235.30
5478
G.K. Mercier
Tire repair & Tire
28.08
5479
John K. Cunningham & Ass.
F.W.A. Application
for Filtration plant
294.05
5480
Olympic Foundry Co.
Sleeves
9.38
5481
Earle M. Pence
Survey Pettits Add.
10.00
5482
The Atlas Mineral Products
Pouring pot & ladle
6.85
5483
Neptune Meter Co.
Meter parts
254.87
5484
Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co.
Liquid chlorine
108.00
5485
Markmann & Williams
Ridgid tubing cutter
1.77
5486
Northern Pacific RR. Co.
Water main under tracks
450.10
5487
Lee & Eastes
Frt. on chlorine.
13.52
5488
Pasm Hdw. Co.
Hdw. supplies
5.86
5489
Shell Oil Co.
Gasoline
11.90
5490
City Treasurer
Postage & freight
6.14
1� 5491
Pasco Auto Co.
Repair to car
6.29
Total
40963.01 '
CURRENT EXPENSE ;
20062 to 20068
Councilmen & Mayor
Payroll
70.00
20069 _to 20081
Various Departments
Payroll
1,358.65
II 20082 to 20103,
20106 to 20114
Fire Department
Payroll
11260.60
II 20115 to 20122
Police Department
Payroll
1,435.29
20123
State Treasurer
I.I. & P.Q.A.
19.86
!� 20124
Pasco Bank
Withholding tax
442.92
20125
A.M. Haylett
Bldg. permits a
26.00
20126
Mrs. Esther Sawyer
Meals for prisoners
208.80
�+ 20127'
Shaw & Borden Co.
Ink & Pads
3.91 !
20128
Mine Safety Appliance Co.
Fire Ext. refills
7.35
i 20129
Moto -Mower Co.
Valve seat
1.58
20130'
The Pasco Herald
Office Supplies & Pub.
171.64 ,
20131
Madison Lumber & Mill Co.
Posts
7.42
G 20132
Pasco Auto Co.
Repairs to fire truck
13.98 '
{i 20133
Columbia Hdw.
Hdw. supplies
9.84
20134
Pasco Hdw. Co.
Hdw. supplies
17.66
20135'
Columbia Grain & Feed Co.
Chick feed
7.10
20136'
The Pacific Telephone Co.
Calls & P.L Firer -Dept.
86.06
20137
Pacific Power & Light Co.
Service
2.15
20138
Shell Oil Co.
Gasoline
28.90
Total
51179.71
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Grand Total 149418.00
COMMUNICATIONS:
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PROPOSED STORM SE'4UER:
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I. A letter was read
from John IN. Cunningham & Associates
pursuant to a request by
the council for engineering and constructs n
costs. Two methods were
mentioned,
first, the installation of dry wells, construction
would cost approximately
`62,000.00, plans
and specifications, $3,000.00.
Second, conducting storm {�
water to the river, construction $105,000.000
plans and specification
$4,000.000
letter tobe filed
for future reference.
FLUSHING SEWER LATERALS:
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A letter was read
from John W. Cunningham &; Associates
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relative to the feasibility
of connecting water
mains to the last man hole
of a lateral to eliminate sewer ,
gases, this was not
recommended account of definite
results would not
be obtained '
thus creating a waste
of water. They advise
flushing the entire sewer from time to I
time with a fire
hose providing a sufficient
volume of water to flush
the settled
solids to the mains.
PASCO, WASHING'T'ON
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FLUSHING SEWER LATERALS:
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letter was read from W.T. Eiffert, District Engineer for Department of Health
stating their department would not approve the introduction of domestic water
supply into a Sewer system unless an adequate air gap was provided to elimate
back -siphoning; they suggest sealing manhole covers and installing vents, carried
to the highest practical elevation; or routine flushing with a fire stream,
communication to be filed.
LICENSE, J.B. LEONARD FOR TAXI:
An application made by J.B. Leonard to operate a taxi was read, motion made by
Beck seconded by Diemond to grant license, motion carried. I
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS:
POLICE JUDGES: report for August, 1945 was read.
POLICE: report for August, 1945 was read.
READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 558:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 440 BEING, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
OPERATION, MOVEMENT AND PARKING OF BICYCLES ON THE STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC
PLACES OF THE CITY OF PASCO: PROVIDING REgUIREMENTS AS TO LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
REGULATING THE OPERATORS AND RIDERS ON BICYCLES: PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION
OF BICYCLE: IN THE CITY OF PASCO, EXAMINATION OF THE OWNER: PROVIDING PENALTIES
FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORNINANCE, INCLUDING THE IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion made by Diemond seconded by Beck that Ordinance number 558 has been given
the first reading, motion carried. Motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond that
Ordinance number 558 be given the second reading by title only, motion carried.
Motion made by Diemond seconded by Beck that Ordinance number 558 has been
given the second reading, motion carried.
PAUL,. SHELEYRESIGNS .:—
Paul Sheley tendered his resignation as regular fireman effective September 15, 19452
motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond to accept Sheleyfs resignation, motion
carried.
RECREATION PROGRAM:
A letter was read from L.R. Durkee of the Federal Norks Agency stating no Federal
funds will be made available beyond October 31st, 1945, for assistance with this
project. A receipt dated August 24, 1945 was read in the amount of $1,074.35 from
the Fedetal Works Agency.
FILTRATION PLANT:
A letterwas read from L.R. Durkee under date of August 23rd and one of August 27, 1945
stating that further expenditures of the Lanam Act Funds for construction will not
be available.
The second letter contained a bulletin having to do with Title V, relative to
t loaning money for local improvements. S 'n neral obligation Bonds for half
the amount and raising the other half ro e a er Department was discussed.
Selling General obligation bond would have to be decided on by a vote of the people -
this was turned to the City Attorney for an opinion.
Rodkey gave a resume of the trip to Portland and Longview revilwing filtration
plants and swimming pool taken by members of the council and Mayor over the
Labor day week end.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY FOR MEMERIAL PARK PURPOSES:
City Attorney advises the committee to set a maximum value on property proposed
for swimming pool site so this case can be heard during this term of court, com-
mittee to be given power to act, this was agreed upon without dissent. ,r
EAST SIDE SEWER: I�
Committee to look ovcr East Side Sewer job and check corrections itimized by John
W. Cunninghams office alsoset estimate of cast figure to make corrections, com-
mittee to do this Sunday between two and three o'clock.
_ BUILDING COMMITTEE:recommerids canceling repair work on front door such as storm
door, etc.
A TIME CLOCK: has been ordered through Ed Goulet for the City Hall heating unit.
RULES AND REGULATIONS governing transport oil truck to be furnished by Beck.
i More time was deeded to secure these regulations.
RATS are being deminished at the dump reports Diemond.
FIRE TRUCK CONVERSION: more time is requested for the report.
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JO_URNED_MEETING CONTINUED COTZMITTEE ROOM SEPTEMBER 6, 1945
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
SHELDONS CLAIMS:
Resurfacing Streets,during this discussion it was brought out that $2,185.00 would
finish surgace work for Sheldon. Penalty for violating time limit was mentioned
with no action taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Wallis that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, seven
thirty, Septembe- lth, 1945, motion carried so ordered.
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Passed and approved this .� day of 1945.
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