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Home My WebLink About12-04-1945 Minutes1143 PASCO., WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE ROOM DECEMBER -!j., 1945 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting celled to order at eight o'clock P.M. Honorable Mayor M.J. Linderman ¢ presiding. ROLL CALL: By clerk, councilmen present were John Beck, Karl W. Casey, Charles Diemond, R.J. Larson, D.F. Rodkey and C.R. ,Vallis. Walter Nelson was absent also City Attorney, D.W. Zent. + READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS: set aside by unani4ious consent. SEWER ON `11TEST HENRY: Lloyd Johnson was present inquiring into development regarding installation4 of sewer on vilest Henry Street. The Mayor advised that Commander H.C. Ferguson, of the Naval Air Base had stated by telephone that the request by the City to make connections to the Navy Sewer had been approved by the Denver Office and forwarded to Washington D.C.; a favorable reply is expected ina few days. OUT OF BOUNDS AREA: Commander Ferguson is interested in having restriction removed from the "out of bounds area" namely Block 2 Northern Pacific Plat; and suggests that two lights be installed, one at the intersection of "T" alley the other at First Avenue and, the alley back of the O.K. Tire Shop; that this instalation be made was so moved by Beck, also that these lights be protected by a wire covering was suggested by Rodkey who seconded the motion, suggestion was accepted by Beck as a part of the motion which carried so ordered. The need of a light in Blocks 17 and 18 Gerry's Addition at intersection of "T" alleys was also accepted as part of the motion by Beck and Rodkey. THE LIGHT COMMITTEE: recommend that the street light at 5th and "B" and 9th and B be changed from the post to the center of the intersection, that a light be installed in the intersection of North Norbert and Henry; also one at North Aurilia and Henry; the light at 9th and Washington be changed to loth & Washington, motion made by Rodkey sec6nded by Diemond to accept the committees re-comi.gndation, mo carried so ordered. } PARKING METER INSURANCE: A letter was read from Grant H. Stringham, Austin and Hicks and The Dunning Insurance Agency regarding theft and damage insurance for the City's Parking Meters. Mr. Stringham spoke in reference to his letter, a short discussion fol- lowed with no action taken. BRO'a"U'NINGS STORE BUILDING, THIRD AND NIXON: Mr. J.D. Browning has changed his mind regarding the plans for a proposed store .building, now he wishes to erect a two story building; a grocery store on the ground floor and three apartments on the second floor, he was advised to submit I his plans to the building inspector and Planning Commission. NEON LIGHT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT: .Chief of Police, McKibbin spoke regarding the purchase of a neon sign for the police departments stating a sign with the word "POLICE" in letters five inches t tall would cost $60.00 installed and with transformer, the word Department urould cost considerable more. Price quoted by Neon and Electric Service Company, motion made by Larson seconded by 'Vallis authorizing the Chief to make purchase of this neon sign of 11POlICE", letters five inches tall, sign to be installed with trans- former, motion carried by roll call vote of six. Chief IVIcKibbin states the wiring for connection is all ready intack. FILTRATION PLANT SITE: Mr. Zeidlhock of the John 'N. Cunningham & Associates office, Portland, Oregon was present; states he had gone over the proposed sites for a Filtration Plant with the Mayor and Water Manager, they reviewed three sites all in Riverside Addition, he recommended that they negotiate for purchase of Block 10, Riverside Addition and two lots in Block 6 with "B" Street vacated between 12th & 13th; the site Would be large enough, this location being close to the main with correct ele- vation, was decided upon as the most desirable location; following a discussion regarding dykes etc., .a motion was made by Rodkey thatsteps to acquire property recommended by Zeidlhock be taken also vacating "B" Street for one block be- tween 12th & 13th was accepted as an amendment to the motion which was seconded by Beck, :carried so ordered. A letter was read from John W. Cunninghams office submitting a proposal for en- gineering services for the Filtration and Swimming Pool projects. They propose to make all necessary field survey, prepare plans and specifications fora re- inforced concrete plant, valves, pipin.g,pumps,•filtration, controls and equip- ment; attend opening of bids, tabulate results and.advise council`as to the most acceptable proposal, negotiate with The State Board of Health and secure their approval of the plans and specifications for (5) five percent of the actual W tion PASCO, WASHINGTON construction cost, or estimated costs payable on completion of the plans and specifications, in case construction does not follow. For staking site and supervising construction by competent engineer on the job for construction period (27%) per cent of final construction costs. , S'NIP.ZMING POOL: Similar proposal was made on Swimming Pool but it was decided to take this up later when city has been released from the Bintz contract. i FILTRi-iTION PLANT PLANS: 1 7 Mr. Zeidlhack stated that in case their company was awarded both contracts and they were constructed at the same time a better price would be obtainable. STATE FUNDS: for plans and specifications was discussed. The council was given to understand by.Fred Evans during the Regional i4eeting of the Association of a Washington Cities that approximately 13,000.00 could be obtained from. F.W.A. State funds without interest, but would have to be repaid from first money re- ceived in fund for project, this amount can be used for engineering services only), motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that the city make application to the F .'fI.A. for the $13,000. to be used for engineering expense in preparing plans and specifications for the Filtration Plant, application to be approved by City Attorney, motion carried so ordered. Mr. Zeidlhack offered to fill .out forms and furnish data that would be requested on this application. SMALL BUSINESS DISTRICT IN R-1: Karl Krudwig spoke to the council regarding opening up a business district in the vicinity of Block 2, Kurth's addition on �JVest Sylvester Street and 10th, a neighborhood grocery; a two story building was mentioned with apartments on the second floor, no objection was registered; Mr. K-ru.dirvig was advised to contact the -Planning Commission. Mr. N. Holter (PROPE1lTY ON COLUMBIA) i Mr. Holter made inquiry regarding purchase of City property made by H.F. Colvin of lots on Columbia Street, a discussion followed, Colvins bid and call for bid was reviewed in conclusion, a motion was made by Diemond seconded by Casey that Colvin's property purchase be turned to the City Attorney who will notify Mr. I' Holter, motion carried so ordered. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED : by unanimous consent. BILLS: Vouchers for Miss Larson and Charles Capazo regarding Gasoline mileage were turned to the chairman of the-Re.c.:s Committee to check and approve both vouchers claimed the maximum amount of mileage, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond authorizing Park Chairman to make adjustment, motion carried so ordered: i I LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 525 to 529 Library Department Payroll 320.76 530 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 35.52 531 Doubleday, Doran & Co. New Books 1.33 532 J.K. Gill Co. New.Books 24.21 533 Puget Sound New Co. New Books 20.74 534 Leslie Houchens Mtl. & repair to floor 40.95 535 Floyd C. Moore Magazine -cases 62.00 536 Oregon News Co. New Books 20.19 537 Pacific Power & Light Service 14.54 538 Gaylord Bros., Inc. Post binder & sheets 4.00 539 Mokler Plumbing & Heating Repairs to toilet 9.68 540 Lee -Perry Co. Tile & supplies 101.10 541 Pasco Water Dept. Service 2.00 Total 657.02 STREET DEPARTMENT 1623 to 1625 Street Payroll Payroll 562.40 1626 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 31.70 1627 State Treasurer I.I. & M.A. 18.14 1628,1629 Street Department Payroll 25.00 1630 Earle M. Pence Engr, service 12.75 1631 Richfield Oil Corp. Gas. & Oil 44.38 1632 Washington Culvert Pipe Co. Pipe 10.53 fj 1633 Pacific Power & Light Co. -Underpass lights 23.10 1634 McAtee & Heathe Rental of tendem roller 10.50 1635 O.K. Tire Shop Tire repairs 4.64 1636 Grigg Street Lights 116.45 1637 Columbia Hdw. Co. Paint & freight 216.21 1638 Pacific Power & Light Co. Service 22.53 1639 Pasco Water Dept. a season tree watering 400.00 1640 Central Motors Battery, anti -freeze- 21.43 Total 1,519.76 REGULAR MEET ' NG PASCO, WASHINGTON CONTINUED COPlMITTEE ROOM 1145 SEWER DEPARTMENT 157 to 159 Sewer Department Payroll (East Side) 461.10 160 State Treasurer I,I. & M.A. 3.87 161 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 53.90 162, 163 Sewer Department Payroll 461.10 I 164 Daily Journal of Commerce- Notice of .Sale of bonds 14.60 165 !White River Lumber Co. Lumber 14.62 166 :Washington Culvert & Pipe Pipe & fittings 68.89 167 Franklin County Road Dept. En -r. services of Sewer Ext. 7.50 168 Central Sand & Gravel Co. Gravel 1.81 169 Earle M. Pence Engr. services 14.00 � 170 Pacific Power & Light Co. Power 2.67 171 John W. Cunningham Y Asso. Bal. on East & vrlest Side & blue prints 586.71 172 Pasco Herald Notice of sale of bonds 6.93 Total 11697.70 ' I RECREATION DEPARTMENT i 360 to 363 Recreation Department Payroll 368.73 364 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 33.60 365 Films Incoroprated Film rental 47.78 366 Athletic Supply Co. Balls 43.83 I 367 Pasco Herald,. Supplies 2.17 368- Twin City Garbage Service Nov. 1.00 369 Pasco Hardware Co. Enamel 1.63 370 Pacific Power & Light Co. Service 12.41 371 Pasco 'Vater Dept. Service 2,00 372 Pacific Tel & Tel. Co. Calls 11.60 ;Y 373 Charles J. Capazo Mileage 16.10 I 374 Lorayne Larson Mileage 19.45 I Total . 560.30 11 WATER DEPARTMENT 1 j 5559 to 5562 Water Department Payroll 787.50 { 5563 VOID VOID 5564 to 55.69 Water Department Paypoll 463.63 5570 State Treasurer I.I. & M.A. 12.19 5571 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 135.00 j 5572 Tella Riddle Payroll check 165.20 E 5573 Pacific Power & Light Lights at shop .85 5574 white River Lumber Co. Lumber 8.26 5575 Markman & Williams Pipe i 120.01 5576 Neptune Meter Co. Meters & Parts 178.39 5577 Wallace & Tiernan Hose- 16.96 5578 Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co. Liquid Chlorine 54.00 5579 Pasco Herald Publications 16.92 5580 Harris Pine Mills Inc. Shavings 2.50 5581 Casey & Sons Wire 26.25 5582 Lee Berry Progress Paymen on Shop 1,000.00 5583 Richfield Oil Corp. Gasoline 14.11 5584 Pacific Power & Light Co. Power 731.20 5585 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Calls 4.25 5586 M.C. Meritt Plans for shed 6.00 it 5587 White River Lumber Co. Lumber 11.11 'f 4 5588 Chas. Seuter Painting 36.46 5589 G.K. Mercier Radiator hose & clamps 1.03 q {i 5590 Pasco Auto Company Repairs & Parts for Ci-ev. 32.99 5591 Pasco Electric Ship Connecting water heater at ' pump house 9.01 5592 City Treasurer Freight, postage, keys, lie. 11.02 Total 3,844.84 �} CURRENT EXPENSE �f 20318 VOID VOID 20319 to 20321 Sylvester Park Payroll 75.15 �E 20322 Walter H. Rothe Sketch & drawings for City Hall not retaining fee 300.00 20323 Willie Sullivan Salary Election officer 9.10 20324 VOID VOID 20325 to 20329 Election payroll Salary Election officers 54.20 20330 Agnes Olson Salary He&lth Dept. clerk 78.05 i 20331 to 20334 Sylvester Park Payroll 116.25 20335 E.B. Hinman Pole rent 10.00 20336 Winifred Hayl.ett Salary election officer 8.45 20337 Maude L. Cooney Salary election officer 8.45 20338 Stewart S. Siberry Salary election officer 8.45 i a` +I 1 146 PASCO, REGULAR PTEETING_CONT INUED COP�M TI_TFT WASHINGTON 1�Q�M 20339 George Liggins Salary labor,City Park 3.45 20340 County Clerk Condemnation costs 1,138.40 20339.to 20362 Election payroll Salary Election officers and poll_ rent 197.51 p 20363. Ralph Winters Salary labor Syl. Park 35.25 20364 to 20371 Mayor & Councilmen Payroll 70.00 20372 to 20383 Various Departments Payroll 11660.25 20384 -to 20390 Park Department Payroll 187.15 20391 to 20408 Fire Department Payroll 1,013.36 20409 to 20517 Police Department Payroll 19674.17 20418 State Treasurer I.I. & P.Q.A. 28.73 20419 Pasco Bank '.Withholding tax 446.04 20420 to 20424 Park Department Payroll 73.20 20425 A.R. Ransier Labor, settin up voting booths 10.00 20426, Mrs. Esther Sawyer Meals s for prisoners .124.30 20427 Herbert L. Talen Posting of lic. rep Y mtce. of Police radio 187.50 20428 A.M. Haylett Bldg. Inspector 66.00 20429 Dr. F.C. Klopfenstein Call to jail (Allen) 4.00 20430 Federal Laboratories Finger print supplies 7.56 20431 Franklin County Treasurer Tax on City property in So. Col. Irr. District 5.68 20432. Twin City Garbage Service to City hall, & Patro]3.50 20433 White River Lmbr. Co. Lumber 7.49 20434 Columbia Hdw. Co. Supplies 18.47 20435 Bi -County Equip. Co. Repairs to Police car 325.40 20436 Vasco Auto Co. Service call on Plymouth 2.58 . 20437 Austin & Hicks Increase in Blanket Ins. 1.02 20438_ Bryantst Marina, Inc. Repair to Park mower 66.24 20439. Madison Lmbr. & Mill Go. Lumber 8.62 20440 Pasco Paint & Picture Store Chamois, plaster paris 3.17 20441,Woods Key Shop 2 keys .72 20442 Twin City Truck & Imp. Co. Prestone 5.46 20443 Mobile Service Station 7 qts, oil 2.17 20444 Hi -Power Stktion 4 qts. oil 1.03 20445 U.S. Laundry Laundry for fire rooms 8.89 20446 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Calls 24.75 20447 Spic tNf .Span Cleaners Drapes for Fire Rooms 6.75 20448 Grant H. Stringham Blanket policy & increase 245.36 20449 Dunning insurance Agency Blanke Increase & Liab. 2 Chev 34.16 20450 Pasco Herald Supplies & Publications 130.09 20451 Richfield Oil Corp. Gas & fuel oil 142.54 20452 P:Zoto-Mower Tires for Mower 14.70 20453 Pacific Power &.Light Co. Service 345.56 20454. Pasco ,later Dept. Water Service 221.95 20455 City Treasurer Postage, money order, frt. 16.97 20456. Richfield Oil Corp. 3% tax omitted from M-14191 &; M-14332 2.55 Total 91241.64 Grand Total 17,521.26 A Street Voucher for tree watering in the amount of $400.00 was held over from last month for lack of department managers signature. `PVater used by City departments was discussed; several people having keys and flooding their property or block was taken into consideration, in conclusion a motion was made by Wallis seconded by Casey to pay the $400.00, motion carried b y roll call vote of f2�.. Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that all bills properly signed and approved be paid, motion carried by roll call vote of six F' i COMTkTLTNI CATIONS: f INSURANCE FOR PARKING METERS: iy TT v - 3 Letters from Grant H. Stringham, Dunning Insurance Agency and Austin Hicks were again reviewed and discussed then turned to the Public Building Committee for investigation and report. PURCHASE OF THE EAST HALF OF LOT 21.. Block 4, Northern Pacific Plat of Pasco, Washington by the Mayor at a public s. -,le was acknowledged by Audrey Tabor, County E Treasurer, November 27, 1945; Deed No. 749 to be examined and approved by the City Attorney. S:'VIMMING POOL: j A letter of November 20, 1945 from the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce was read regarding, suggestions submitted onthe Swimming Pool from seven local civic organizations, he stated the suggestions were attached but this was wrong, they were not enclosed, this wads turned to special Committee, Beck, Casey, and Wallis. s At this time Mr. Zeildhach expressed h s,opinion as to the location of the pool, he favored a close in location and thou'ght Volunteer Park space ample; pools easy to get to are used much more thus helping receipts, his theory was that at such a time when the demand was greater, another pool should be built, say, across the tracks, this seems to be the system followed by all larger cities. B.H. SHELD0N (CONTRACT): A letter of November 24th from B.H. Sheldon was read, regarding the amount of 1147 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEi TZ G _ 9DR '15UD C_OMMLT.TEE_R.OI}MSEC , ZZ 4, 945 withholding for penalty, from his final payment and findings of the City Attorney, I he would greatly appreciate getting this matter settled, is willing to accept a penalty of $1,500.00 if settlement is forth coming immediately, motion made by Beck to accept %1,500.00 penalty and that we deduct amount due City Street De- partment and that Sheldonbe paid balance due him, providing he can show all claims filed have been satisfied; this by negotiating through the `'ity Attorney, motion seconded by Diemond, carried so ordered.Contract release to be signed by Sheldon. BINTZ POOL CONTRACT: A letter was read from the City Attorney stating he had examined the agreement entered into by the city with Mr. Bintz and states that city has a valid and binding contract with Mr. Bintz. The agreement was reviewed. At the time the I agreement was signed Mr. Bintz aas here in person, with the Council, Mayor and { City Attorney present. However at this time a motion Was made by Rodkey that the City Attorney write Mfr. Bintz regarding cancellation of contract, pending out- , come of City Attorneys investigation of contract, motion seconded by Beck, carried so ordered. ,FVATER CONTRACT(SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT): A letter of November 26th was read from Horace H. Person, Major, Corps of Enginee:.,s, Portland and one from H.F. Jager, Lt. Col. Q.M.C. Chief Procurement Branch, Pasco Army Service Forces Debot of Aovember 27th regarding cancellation of water contract No. -W898 -Eng 2543 dated March 3, 1942, effective December 6, 1945. Enclosing 3 copies of -supplemental agreement to contract No 'dV-45-029-E (SC -1X) -1 Modification B, and three (3) copies of Modification E for signature, motion made by Rodkey that the Water Manager and City Attorney look over agreement and authorize signature if in order, motion seconded by Diemond, carried so ordered. U.S.O. BUILDING -- 45-243-F i A letter of November 9th was read from L..R. Durkee, Division Engineer, stating they were pleased to know necessary arrangements are -being made to acquire the U.S.O. property, they will extend the time of negotiation as requested, a per- sonal visit was suggested to assist the city in satisfactorily arranging necessary details. Mr. Durkees letter of November 26 was reviewed and other letters from senators etc., motion made by Beck to -write Mr. Durkee to come and negotiate with the council. state council meeting dates, or he can advise date he can come then we will meet with him, motion seconded by Diemond, carried so ordered. CITY FENCE TOO CLOSE TO KLEEB PROPERTY: A letter was read from Lewis Kleeb stating a fence has been erected by the Water Department at their materiel shed on Columbia Street, this fence will block all traffic and deliveries to the rear of his house forcing the meter reader and garbage collector to go through the house, this was turned to the I Building Committee for investigation and report. I POST 1,VAR ECONOMIC POLICY AND PLANNING: A letter of November 27, 1945 from L.R. Durkee on local planning was read, duplicate, of forms attached relating to post war projects was read and ordered filed. CASE TRACTOR LOADER: A letter was read from the 1Velson Equipment Company requesting that the freight agent be notified to forward freight bill on loader to the company in Portland soon as loader arrives, also that the main office be notified by wire so they can send a man here to service and instruct our operator in tr,.e care and operation of this unit. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: LOW PLACE IN STREET NEAR BRIDGE: Beck reprots a bad situation at the North end of the Columbia Bridge, the street is low thus creating a place for a large puddle of water when it rains,a couple of methods for remedy were suggested but in conclusion this was turned to the Street Committee and Street Department for correction. OUT OF BOUNDS AREA AND NEEDED LIGHTS: The Mayor states that the Commander of the Navy Air Base, H.C. Ferguson is anxious to remove the "Out of Bounds" restrictions from Block 2 N.P. Plat to Pasco, Washington, andadvises that this can be done if two lights are installed in this alley making Policing by the Shore Patrol safe. Other lights and corrections are requested by the Council as follows: Install two lights in Block 2, Northern Pacific Platy one at intersection of "T" alley and one at First and alley back of U.K. Tire Shop. (V'Vould like these protected with wire netting.) One light in Block 17 Gerry's Addition to Pasco at the intersection of "T" alley. One light in Block 18 Gerryts Addition to Pasco, at..the intersection of the "T" alley. PASCO, WASHINGTON ! One light to be installed in the center of the intersection of Forth Norbert & Henry. One at North Aurilia & Henry. _ Move one light from post to center of intersection at Fifth & "B" Street. Move one light from post to center of intersection at Kinth & "B" Street. f Move one light from Ninth & Wasnington to 10th & Washington. City dlerk to sonotify Pacific Power & Light Company. LIGHTS IN VOLUNTEER PARK: The_>Mayor,statesarrangements have been made with the Park Board for three lights E to'be left burning,two at the enterence by Hospital at,Fourth and Nixon and one near, pea cock pe}lpark department to replace lights. CHRISTPL93 LIGHTS FOR STREETS: The Chamber of Commerce request the supervision of the street lighting, they wish to use the cities lights, this request was granted. FIRE CHIEFS POST TIO d ( LA FJ?ENCE I!, ATTHIAS) : .Re: notice tendered by Laurence Matthias. of his desire to, return to his former position of Fire Chief the first of January 1946. City Clerk to write to Smith Troy for opinion. r PARKING OIL TANKERS: i Parking oil tankers near the Hotel Pasco and in front of dwellings was again dis- cussed. Beck favors opening a part of Columbia Street for tank parking. Beck to make a study and report on several locations mentioned by members --adjacent Lakes cafe was suggested. TESTING PULL OF OLD FIRE TRUCK: Brickey asks for more time. i SERVER ON VVEST HENRY: I Discussing again the proposed sewer on West henry, motion was made by Beck to call ' for bids on construction of sewer going through Block 3, Sylvesters second addition to`Pasco, 'Nasrington, motion seconded by Diemond, carried by roll call vote of six. POLICE DEPARTMENT: Larson discussed with the council the present and 1946 Budget, made inquiry re- lative to hiring more clerks and patrolmen, the payroll was reviewed by com- parison, it was found there is money available for extra patrolmen and necessary help. + SEWER CONNECTION CHARGE FOR MIRS. H.M. MONTGOMERY -204 NO. FRANKLIN STREET: Re: sewer connection for Mrs. H.M. Montgomery, 204 No. Franklin Street,,Long's Addition, Block 7, lots 13 and 14. The decision of the col}ncil is to charge $50.00 for sewer connection to the building where she now lives but at such a time that she builds on lots 15 and 16 an additional charge of$50.00 will be made. NEW MATERIAL SHED: Water Manager McGhee desires to install a concrete floor in the shed 65 feet for approximately $65.00, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Casey authorizing the installation of a concrete floor in the material shed for approximately $65.00, motion carried by roll call vote of six. WATER SERVICE OUT SIDE OF CITY LIMITS: A.G. BUCKLZY requests that the city extend water service to his property out side of city limits known as the Riley Exline property. It was suggested by McGhee that an Ordinance or Resolution be enacted prohibiting water extensions outside of city limits, this was turned to the water committee and water manager to consult with uity Attorney regarding Ordinance or Resolution. MOVING uLD SHOP TO NEW SITE: Mr. Groom will be in the city to do some house moving, $300.00 was mentioned as a likely figure. No action taken. 14 ADJOURNMENT: Motion made b Atte City Clerk Passed and approved �j IIII Rodkey seconded by Beck that meeting adjourn. 14Rayor A0 t is day of 1945. / City Clerk