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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-1945 Minutes1130 PASCO, WASHINGTON RECaULAE-ME 'TNG CO I!(LTTF OOM 0=C_T_O EB_16� _19_45 i CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at eight fifteen P.M., Honorable Mayor M.J. Linderman presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk, Councilmen present were John Beck, Karl Casey, Charles Diemond, R.J. Larson, D.F. Rodkey and C.R. Wallis, Walter nelson was abbent. City Attorney D.W. Zent was present. READING OF MINUTES: 1 Minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved. II REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: by unanimous consent. u WEST SIDE SEWER CONTRACT: Mr. B.H. Sheldon discussed with the council the final estit*�Lep nd time limit penalty. Sheldon states that he was lead to believe by theyor that the time limit was tobe disregardedaccount manpower release and other draw backs to be encountered at that time. A letter was read by Mr. Smart from former Mayor Johnston. The legality of penalty charges with out bonus allowance was. que,Ationed,'in con- clusion motion was made by Beck seconded by Rodkey to refer matter of c6ntract i and penalty to the City Attorney for opinion, motion carried so ordered. In reviewing the insurance policy City Attorney advises this policy is not now in effect, Mr. Smart to check and advise City tittorney regarding Insurance coverage pblicy�having expired. PETITION FOR SEWER ON 'NEST HENRY: II Mr. L. Johnson and Mr. St. John presented a petition signed by nine property oweners petitioning for sewer service in Block 1,2, & 3, Sylvester's second j addition connecting to the Navy sevver line was discussed, setting up a project and calling for bids to make this installation was also discussed, motion was made by Beck seconded by Diemond that the City Clerk write John 14V. Cunningham's {� C) office requesting the service of an engineer for figures on Sewer Service to Block 3 Sylvester second Addition by extension through alley from Frances between Octave and Henry Street intersecting Davy Sewer from same manhole East through alley of Blocks two and one, Sylvester second Addition thus surveying for service to Block five (5) and six(6) in the alley on Block North of present Navy Sewer, motion carried vy roll call vote of six. It was brought out in the discussion that the plan is to go north from present manhole on Francis at the alley to { alley one block North; thence East to Navy Sewer on Arthur Street, then relay Sewer line to regular depth where present Navy sewer is now which is in Blocks ,M one -(1) and two (2) 5ylvesters second Addition, the petition was read. NEW STORE: BROI.VNING' S THIRD & NIXON: Mr. Browning and Lloyd Williams were present in regard to erecting a store " building at third and Nixon, contractors sketch was not furnished; however he is requesting permission to go ahead with the building,inquiry was made as to what disposition would be made of the old building. Browning states he expects to convert it into a dwelling; this site being in Residential R-1 where store buildings are prohibated, a discussion followed. Mr. Browning prepared a pencil sketch of the building as it would be located on t he property, in con- clusion motion was made by Larson seconded by Casey that an amendment be made 1� to present Building Ordinance authorizing the council to grant special permission to erect this store in R-1; the Mayor suggested that a report from the Planning ` Commission be obtained, this was allowed and motion carried so ordered. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: by unanimous consent. If - COMMUNIACTIONS: i L.I.D. BONDS: A letter was read from Peter Kloechner, Hartford, Wisconsin regarding L.I.D. Bonds in district 24, this was turned to the City Attorney to answer, motion !i so made by Beck seconded by Diemond, carried so ordered. �14 SEWER LATERALS BLOCKS 121 & 122 PASCO LAND CO. ADDITION & WEST HENRY STREET: A letter was read from City Treasurer, Roy Collins, requesting information as to charges for sewer connections for the Shell Oil Co. and Co -Op in Block 122 Land Companys Addition, also Block 121 same addition, motion made by Beck to have an engineer come here from John 'fi. Cunninghams office to check sewer for Block 121 and 122 Pasco Land Companys Addition, also West Henry Street, motion ! seconded by Diemond, carried so ordered. PROSPECTIVE BOND PURCHASER: I A letter was read from Terry Thompson of the Grande & Company, Inc., Investment Securities, Seattle, Washington -stating his Company was interested in purchasing City of Pasco Bonds, and requested a financial report, motion made by Beck I� seconded by Diemond that he be furnished the report and that communication be placed on file, motion carried so ordered. I i. II I` 1131 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR_W_1 TING,_ CONTINUED COMMITTEE ROOM OCTOBER_163 1945 � - T FLEXIBLE SEWER ROD MOTOR: A letter was read; E.M. Brown of the Flexible Sewer Rod Co., Los Angeles, California offering for sale one gas driven Briggs Stratton Motor, priced $285.00, motion made by Rodkey to take the purchase of this motor up with Brickey granting him authority to purchase, motion seconded by Diemond, carried by roll call vote of six. .i DAMAGE TO GARAGE BY CONTRACTOR: 1 A letter was read from D.J. Speier inregard to damages done by Sewer Contractor, B.H. Sheldon. Special Sewer Committee to investigate to ascertain amount of �I damage; City Cler to forward copy of letter to Sheldon's office. RETAIL CREDIT ASSOCIATION'S REFUND: A letter was read from Lincoln W. Newell, of the Internal Revenue office, Pasco, Washington stating that the above mamed association owed $60.43 to the Bureau " and requested that a refund be authorized from a donation to the City of $205.44 for the Swimming Pool Fund. Motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond authorizing j the City Treasurer to refund to Mr. James or Mr. Posey $60.43 as requested, motion carried by roll call vote of six. TRAILOR LOADER: A letter was read from the Nelson Equipment Co. acknowledging receipt of order for the purchase of one Case Tractor loader with combination bull dozer and blade. We are to receive information regarding car number when laoder is expected to arrive {� at Pasco which should be about October 26, 1945. i VOUCHER FOR WALTER H. ROTHE: A letter was read from Mx. Rothe setting out services rendered in the amount of $300.00 to act as a retaining fee, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that this be turned to the City Attorney to answer, motion carried, the council would favor a reasonable fee for drawing sketch but are not interested in hiring an architect or allowing retaining fees. WASHINGTON STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD: M A Bulletin released from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation from Washington D.C. forwarded by George R. Stuntz pretaining to pre war construction, Mayor to request circular as mentioned, motion so made by Beck seconded by Diemond, motion carried H so ordered. FILTRATION PLANT: q A letter was read from J.C. Stanley consulting Engineer offering services in selecting an engineer for the project. 11 DEPT. OF HIGHWAYS RE: FEDERAL SECONDARY AND FEEDER ROAD SYSTEM: A letter was read from J.W. Hamilton District Engineer, Yakima with attached sketches showing surface work on court Street to the extent of four city blocks and re- questing that route be approved signed and all maps returned to Yakima. INTERMOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY,. A letter was read from R.W. Stevens of the Intermountain Equipment Company ack- nowledging receipt of cancellation of purchasing; order No. 6062 covering tractor and loader. FEDERAL ;uORKS AGENCY: A letter was read from the Federal Works Agency approving requisition No. 7 for for payment of $900.00 final payment to Recreatib Program. PRICE OF GRAVE FOR COUNTY: The City Treasurer request that a decision by amending Ordinance should be set up to govern the price of graves for.Franklin Co. and old age assistance, this is the second request for this action, motion made by Diemond seconded by Beck that this be turned to the Cemetery Committee. SIGNAL CIRCUI^1S:. A letter was read from A. Polsen of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. regarding installation and rent for water meter circuit from water tanks to pump house. Water Manager and Committee to look into this proposition. COUNCIL ROOM FOR GIRL SCOUTS: A letter was read from Myrtle C. Hatton requesting permission to use the council room one afternoon a week and bring in a table and cupboard to be used by the Secretary, this was turned to the Building Committee. SKIMMING POOL AND FILTRATION PLANT: i An interesting article on the Filtration Plant also the Swimming Pool was read, the information and data was compiled by John VV. Cunningham's office. CARD TABLE LICENSE: An application presented by G.F. Evans to operate a card table adjacent the mint cafe at Tacoma & Lewis was read'. Council favors holding up application until Evans appears at the meeting in person. 1132 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING CONTINUED COMMITTEE R_QO-M ASSOCIATION OF UKSHINGTON CITIES: To have a regional meeting in the council room at Pasco, November 28, 1945, eight 1 o'clock P,M. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: � SALARY OF FIRE CHIEF: j Salary for Fire Chief was discussed, motion was made by Casey seconded by Beck authorizing City Clerk to pay Fire Chief $250.00 per month salary as of Septemberl, 1945, motion carried by roll call vote of six. SALARY OF DAY PUMPER: Following a discussion relative to day pumpers salary motion:,4as made by Beck sec- onded by Diemond that the day pumpers salary be raised an additional $20.00 the first of the year, 1946, thus making the salary $2QO.00 per month to be paid from labor salary in budget, motion carried by roll call vote of six. REMOVING PARKING METER FOR TAXI: Relative to a request by John Bradshaw that a parking meter head be removed in front of the Pasco Lunch providing a loading zone for his taxi, motion was made .by Larson seconded by Rodkey that thisr equest be deniedand Bradshaw so notified, motion carried so ordered. O.C.D. EQUIPMENT: !� Regarding O.C.D. equipment now in custody of the Fire Chief , the Committee reports thit equipment is not needed and that the Governmental Department be so notified motion so made by Casey seconded by Diemond, carried so ordered. TEMPORARY FENCE FOR WATER DEPARTMENT SHOP: Water Manager McGhee requested permission to erect a temporary fence around the II material and he is of the o r inion that about forty y r posts and 5 P p 2 0 of wire would y be required, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that permission be granted r to so do, motion carried so ordered.. SURFAUING ALLEYS: Was discussed the alley between Lewis and Clark from third, to fifth also the alleys between Lewis and Columbia from third and fifth, are to'be surfaced. v Ii REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: CITY TREASURER: September 1945 report was read POLICE JUDGEIS: report for September was read. BUILDING INSPECTORS: report for August and September was read. ':NATER MANAGERS REPORT: for September was read. d CITY CLERK: furnished a monthly budget report r APPOINTMENT OF J.G. UNGERECHT: J.G. Ungerecht was appointed by the Mayor as a member of the Housing Commission, succeeding Riley Exline; appointed as of October 16, 1945, term ending January 28, 1950. ii ORDINANCE NO. 560: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVING OF THE PASCO"MUNICIPAL ',:NATER SYSTEM BY I� THE ADDITION THERE TO OF A FILTRATION PLANT AND THE PAYMENT OF SAID FILTRATION PLANT BY THE ISSUANCE OF BUNDS TO BEAR INTER�i�ST NOT TO EXCEED THREE PER CENT (3%) ii PER ANNUMB, PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY: SAID BONDS TO BE ISSUED AND PAYABLE AT SUCH TIMES AND PLACES AS THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DETERMINE AND TO BE PAYABLE OUT OF A SPECIAL FUND TO BE CaEATED KND ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. SAID FUND TO BE KNOWN AS "PASCO SPECIAL FILTRATION BOND FUND" OR ANY ADDITIONS TO SAID FUND WHICH SHALL HEREAGTER BE CREATED AND PROVIDED FOR BY THE CITY COUNCIL: AND PROVIDING THAT THE SAID BONDS SHALL BE AND REMAIN A LEIN UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY OF THE CITY li OF PASCO AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PASCO OF THE SAID PROPOSED BOND ISSUE FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR REJECTION. Motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond that Ordinance Number 560 be given the it third reading, motion carried. Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that iE Ordinance Number 560 has been given the third reading, motion carried. Motion j made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance Number 560 be adopted, motion carried by roll call vote of six, 1133 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR -MEETING CONTINUED C0MMI,T. E, E_ROOIV[ OCTOBER -I1 ,-1_945 j ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by.Rodkey seconded by Diemond that the meeting adjourn, motion carried so ordered. Attest: Mayor City Clerk f Passed and approved this day of�/j,+, 1945.