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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-1945 Minutes1125 PASCO, 'NASHINGTON COMMITTEE ROOM OCTOBER 2, 1945 CALL TO ORDER: i Meeting called to order at eight o'clock P.M., Honorable Mayor M.J. Linderman presiding. ROLL CALL: I By clerk, councilmen present were John Beck, Charles Diemond, R.J. Larson, Walter Nelson, D.F. Rodkey and C.R. Wallis, absent Karl Casey City Attorney D.W. Zent was present. t READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of the previous meetings were read, motion made by liodkey seconded by Beck that in the minutes of September 18th the title "Coxs Investment Co." be changed to read, 'Citizens Abstract Company," motion carried so ordered. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: by unanimous consent. SEWER CONNECTION FOR E.G. LAPS: in Mr. Lape was present seeking information/regards to connecting a sewer lateral to the Main trunk, motion made.by Beck seconded by Rodkey that McGhee show Lape where he should make the connection and supervise the installation, also that the same rate covered in the Sewer Ordinance be charged, motion carried so ordered. NEW METHODIST CHURCH BUILDING, SIXTH AND CLARK: Reverend Katton states that the size of building they have planned would come nearer the property line than specified in the Pacific Builders Code; he is therefore requesting permission to build to the line on Sixth, twenty-f6ur feet from the property line on Clark and six feet from the alley onthe North, Motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond to grant the request, motion carried so ordered. REMOVE PARKING METER FOR TAXI: John B. Bradshaw in person requests the City Council to remove one parking meter in front of the Pasco Lunch expressed the desire to pay rent on space, motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond that the Police Committee and Chief investigate and make report, motion carried so ordered. REPAIR SHOP BUILDING (LINCOLN): Mr. Lincoln again appeared before the council in regard to obtaining a building permit to erect a concrete block building on his property behind building now extending over property line into the_City Street approximately thirty (30) inches as shown by survey. He states that after building is erected he will remove old building thus correcting location on property, motion made by Diemond seconded by Beck that Lincoln be granted permission to build a concrete block building 16X28 on his property on 'Nest "A" Street, motion amended to enclude that Lincoln furnish a sketch of proposed building to Building Inspector and Building committee, amendment accepted by Diemond and Beck, motion carried so ordered. NELSON EQUIPMENT COMPANYS BID CONSIDERED ON LOADER: Mr. Callback of the Nelson Equipment Company was present, he has promise of a Tractor loading machine delivery on or before October 26, 1945. The Intermountain Equipment Company informed the council that they would not be able to furnish on accepted bid until the early part of December their stated time of six weeks for delivery, expired 21st of September. City Attorney advise the bid can be cancelled account failure to deliver, he will furnish an opinion to that effect. The case tractor and hydraulic loader was discussed with the representative,in conclusion a motion was made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that purchase be made from the Nelson Equipment Company of the case tractor, loader and blade in compliance with the City Attorneys opinion to cancel order placed with the Intermountain Equipment Company as per original bid accepted, motion carried by roll call vote of six. The Nelson Equipment Companys bid submitted August 7th was on the above mentioned equipment. City Clerk to notify the Intermountain Equipment Company of cancillation. MR. CRUZEN (CIVIL SERVICE): Mr. Cruzen a member of the Civil service commission was present and spoke to the council at length in regard to Civil Service laws and regulations as set out in' the laws of 1937. He feels that the budget allowance for 1946 is insufficient to run the commission. Patrolmen taking the.civil service examination August 16, 1945 should be appointed by the Mayor or discharged; Mayor Linderman states he has never been officialy notified as to the results of the examination. !A Cruzen also favors getting together with the council and Police department for better cooperation. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: by unanimous consent. d 1126 PASCO, VVASriTNGTON BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows; Malaspina's final estimate was read in the amount of $15,793.31; ah --,agreement for resu?aceing at $600.00, also a phone charge of $4.18 was not deducted, motion made by Rodkey that the deductions be made from $15,793.31 thus making the balance $15,189.13 then after contract etc. has been passed on by the City Attorney that this account be paid,;° motion carried by roll call vote of six. Mr. Sheldons final extimate of $8,442.67 was considered, time violation penalty was set at $3,000.00, payment held up for a check of contract and claims by City Attorney. Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that all vouchers properly signed and approved by the committee be paid, motion carried by roll call vote of six. In regard to Mr. Rothe's voucher for $300.00 motion made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that the City Clerk write for more detail and break down of these charges, i City Attorney to approve before payment is made, motion carried so ordered. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT ,I 493 to 497 Library Dept. Payroll 30.6.33 498 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 32.37 499 H.W. Wilson Co. New Books 26.01 500 Madison Lumber Co. Coal 150.22 501 Jaynes Plumbing & Heating Stoker insp.,oil change. 4.30 502 Doubleday Doran Co., Inc. New Books 4.00 ` 503 The Puget Sound News Co. New Books 20.45 504 J.K. Gill Co. of Wash. New Books 16.55 505 Edna F. Linbarger Reimbursement, Exp. to conv.19.89 506 Pacific Power & Light Co. Service 5.04 507 Gaylord Bros. Inc. Supplies 8.30 508 Pasco Water Dept. Service 3.10 Total 596.56 STREET DEPARTMENT 1584 to1590 Street Dept. p Payroll 1,215.10 � 1591 State Treasurer I.I. & M.A. 26.20 1592 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 88.10 1593 Westinghouse Electric Supply Canopies 20.39 1594 P.P. & L. Service to Under pass lights20.24 1595 White River Lmbr. Co. Cement 2.06 1596 Nelsons Cash Market Hamburger for rat poison 18.54 1597 Reese Concrete Pipe Co. 54' concrete pipe 7.79 1598 Central 1yiotors Bat eery chge. cable, switch 5.97 1599 Western Union Telegraph: .80 1600 City Treasurer Frt. on light globes 2.17 Total 12407.36 ! SEWER DEPARTMENT 142 J.W. Cunningham & Associates Blue prints, progress payment 1,004.50 143 Pasco Water Dept. Water, material & labor replacing mains 455.67 144 Pacific Power & Light Service 2.46 Total 12462.63 RECREATION DEPARTMENT $$-2 to 337 Recreation Department Payroll 321.97 338 Pasco Bank - Withholding tax 35.36 339 Athletic Supply Co. Games 26.94 340 J.K. Gill Co. Games 22.30 341 Twin City Garbage Service Service to Oct. 1. 1.00 342 Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. Service 7.80 343 Western Gas & Pourer Co. Cooking gas 4.45 ' 344 Pacific Power & Light Co. Service 12.70 345 Columbia Hdw. Co. Sweeping Compound 2.83 346 Pasco Herald Receipt book & cards 6.53 347 Pasco Water Dept. Service 2.00 Total 443.88 ' WAITER DEPARTMENT t 5492 City Treasurer Refund on dm. Mundells service 8.41 5493 to 5503 Water Department Payroll 10483.46 5504 State Treasurer I.I. & M.A. 13.03 5505 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 134.20 i 5506 H.& J. Construction Co. Trench excavating 71.70 5507 M.C. rJMeritt Sketch for shop 5.00 5508 Pacific Telephone & Telegraph calls 2.70 5509 Neptune Meter Co. Meter & parts 110.42 5510 Rensselaer Valve Co. Hydrant parts 41.94 5511 Pasco Electric Co. Service to meter & pump house 13.39 5512 Street Department Work on Col. Street btw. Oregon & Idaho 14.00 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR ME 1127 ► 20139 �. 20140 120141 to 20152 20153 to 20160 20161 to 20182 20193 and 20194 20183 to 20190 20191 20192 20195 20196 20197 20198 20199 20200 20 201 20202 20203 20204 20205 20206 20207 20208 20209 20210 20211 20212 20213 20214 . 20215 20216 20217 20218 20219 20220 CURRENT EXPENSE Pasco Water Dept. WATER DEPT. CONTINUED 392.40 City Treasurer 5513 Federal Pipe & Tank Co. Collars & bands 26.68 1 5514 White River Lmbr. Co. Lumber 141.87 Payroll 5515 Hughes & Co. curb cocks & pipe fittings 89.77CD i 5516 R.W. Sparling Blue top micro switches & ' Withholding tax 305.58 charts 24.75 5517 G.K. Mercier Tire & Grease job 29.15 Esther Sawyer 5518 Pacific Power &: Light Co. Service 1,090.40 i 5519 VOID VOID 60.00 5520 Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co. Liquid Chlorine 108.80 5521 Pasco Auto Co. Repairs to car 1.08 G 5522 Union Oil Co. Gasoline 11.05 5523 Pasco Sheet Metal Works Water Heater 86.16 5524 Pasco Herald Call for bids on shop 1.47 5525 VOID VOID i 5526 City Treasurer Freight 3.80 Supplies 6.48 Total 31512.43 ► 20139 �. 20140 120141 to 20152 20153 to 20160 20161 to 20182 20193 and 20194 20183 to 20190 20191 20192 20195 20196 20197 20198 20199 20200 20 201 20202 20203 20204 20205 20206 20207 20208 20209 20210 20211 20212 20213 20214 . 20215 20216 20217 20218 20219 20220 CURRENT EXPENSE Pasco Water Dept. Service 392.40 City Treasurer Postage & filing 42.00 Various Department Payroll 12366.75 Mayor & Councilmen Payroll 80.00 Fire Department Payroll 12078.68 Police Department Payroll 11396.76 State Treasurer I.I. & M.A. 17.73 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 305.58 C.B. Chappell Reimbursement 3.61 A.M. Haylett Bldg. Insp's. fee 46.00 Esther Sawyer Meals for prisoners 83.60 Gertrude Speier Service as examiner of Civil service com. 60.00 Consolidated Freightways Freight .80 Ivan W. Lee Repair to Cem. mower 141.73 Pacific Telephone Co. Calls 34.50 Bi -County Equip. Spark Plug .72 Neon & Electric Service Co. Install Water heater (Cem.) 67.29 Weatern Union Telegram .48 Grant H. Stringham Insurance 10.00 I.I. Grigg; Screen door 15.60 Pasco Electric Shop Service to oil burner 2.06 Columbia Hdw. Co. Supplies 6.48 Pasco Auto Co. Spark plugs 12.46 Twin City Garbage Service City hall, navy, Vol. park 6.00 Madison Lumber & Mill Co. Lumber 37.70 Texaco Service Station Oil 2.06 Potlatch Yards, Inc. Lumber 63.22 O.K. Tire Shop - Repairs to Lawn mower tires 2.58 Pacific Power & Light Co. Service 322.26 Pasco Water Dept. Service & gate valves 361.99 The Pasco Herald Supplies, police, fire, trees. 84.29 Union Oil Company Gasoline City Treasurer Supplies, rent & judgement fee. 12.90 Miller Meters, Inc. Parking meter parts 75.24 Total Grand total CONTRACT FOR OIL MIX: A contract agreement for oiling road gravel by McAtee and Heathe was read, the amount of money to be paid at completion of the job was changed to read $700.00 instead of 41,000.00, motion was then made by Beck seconded by Diemond authorizing the contract to be signed and returned, motion carried so ordered. MARKING MACHINE: Purchasing a marking machine was discussed by the council, a power propelled machine would cost 4395.00, tax 11.85 making a total of `,406.85, motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond to purchase this marking machine, motion carried by roll call vote of six. EAST SIDE SEWER: A letter was read from j"att Malaspina and Company in regard to manholes and lampholes on East Side, they thought the $159.00 was higher than they anticipated, however approved the deduction. Also wished to have John W. Cunningham & Associates notified of completion of job. i VOUCHER PRESENTED BY WALTER H. ROTHE: it A letter was read from R.O. Hall stating the services covered,'a sketch and retainers fee; City Attorney advises that if this is paid as stated PdIr. Rothe will be considered 1I as employed by the City as architect. Council not in favor of employing an Architect for -City Hall plans at this time iR FINAL ESTIMATES ON SEWER PROJECTS: A letter from John 11. Cunningham & Associates enclosing two copies of final estimate 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON REG-ULARJ;TEE-TINTED COMMITTEE ROOM OCTOBER 2, 1945 0 on both newer projects, also a release of contract for each contractor. Estimates, reductions and releases were discussed, City Attorney to inspect all documents and advise action to take. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond that the meeting adjourn, motion carried so ordered. Attest: 'I City Jerk - il Passed and approved this % 6 day of 19451: