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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-1946 MinutesPASCO, VdASHINC�TOhT 1 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at eight otclock P.M1., Honorable Mayor M.J. Linderman presiding. ROLL CALL: By clerk, councilmen present John Beck, Karl W. Casey, R.J. Larson, Walter Nelson, D.F. Rodkey, C.R. Wallis, Charles Diemond arrived at nine -thirty; City Attorney D.W.-lent was also present. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: by unanimous consent to hear from visitors. CEMETERY ROAD: (GOVERNMENT) Mr. Collins and Mr. Marshall with the real estate branch of the Government from Portland wish to acquire a portion of the cemetery property situated in the South_ I,Vest corner for road and pipe line service to The Pasco A.S.F. Depot (Little Pasco), the road and pipe line are established and the Government is now seeking to obtain title to this strip of land -to secure this service; the area whi-ch is reported to contain 62100 of an acre: A perpetual easement would.be favored by the government; a discussion followed, the council feels that in order to carry on with plans and program as set up when property was purchased, this corner should be retained, however, there was no objection to a five (5) or ten klo ) year lease. Nelson sugf;ested that the cemetery Committee be given power to act and look the situation over, in conclusion a motion was made by Rodkey seconded by Beck, that.Itiir. Collins negotiate with his office on the basis of a long time lease without cost to terminate April 1955 for that portion of The City View Cemetery now occupied by road and pipe line serving Little Pasco, motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). TAXI CAB LICENSE APPLICA�_PIOId: An application to operate a Taxi. Cab, foremahlly owned by Johnny Bradshaw, was presented by Noble and Adelson, motion made by Beck that the license be granted motion carried so ordered. NEON.SIGN: MR. MAST:Mr. J.L. Mast living at 415 W. Shoshone and operating an Insurance office at that location is slaking a request to place an electric neon sign at North 4th and Shoshone, on Mr. Lindners property at the corner, motion made by Beck to grant permission for erection of sign; motion withdrawn; Ordinance No. 435 was consulted and Mr. Mast was advised to contact the Planning Commission. The same party was also interested in having the alley adjacent his property, between Shoshone and Yakima graveled. The mayor stated lie would include this location on the graveling list. CENTRAL SAND AND GRAVEL (HAZARD): Mr. Hartman reviewed the hazardous condition now existing at the Central Sand and Gravel pit on So. 4th and Ainsworth, this continues to grow worse and the pit deeper as operation goes on. April 10th 1946 they were informed by the City Attorney to cease operations at once or necessary action would be taken. Their i attorney I'r. Powell appeared before the council and requested permission to operate until September 1946, follosing a discussion, motion made by Wallis seconded by Casey that the council accept the City Attorneys recommendation that the Central Send and Gravel Co. cease operation at once and abate the nuisance, i motion carried so ordered, City Attorney to so notify. ,;`Motion carried so ordered. TRAFFIC ON OREGON ST: A.E. Schoenbeck spoke of the hazard caused by fast driving on Oregon Street from the ice house to Lewis Street about four o'clock P.T,%P Police Department to check for speeders, Larson to contact Police Chief. Parking bee hives in that location was also reported. REPAIR SHOP, ON COURT STREET (W.L. BACK) Mr. Back stated he was renting a place from Iter. York and doing automobile repair work, would like to continue until he could find another location, motion made by Larson seconded by Beck that this be turned to the Planning Commitsion, motion carried. i ICE OFFICE AND STORAGE BUILDING ( H. W. TWOMBLEY) : Mr. Twombley spoke to the council relative to a building he had moved in C-1 adjacent the Texaco Station, First and Lewis which was used as an office and storage for ice. The building inspector and Fire Chier_' have requested that this be removed or made fire proof. No p.ermit was obtained at the time building was moved to present site; size of building is 12xl4x12. Mr Twombley said that if it w was necessary to move the building he would take it to Coulee Darn, motion made by Larson seconded by Rodkey that this be turned to the Fire Committee, motion carried so ordered. REGUL=AR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: by unanimous consent. READING OF THE MsMN`UTES : Minutes of the Previous meeting were read and approved. S!A IIvMTNG POOL: j A letter was read from the building and construction trades council, which contained i I�I " PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING CONTINUED COMMITTEE ROOM MAY 21, 1946 a resolution protesting the expenditure of city funds for scraping and painting the swimming pool at the Naval Air Station, six reasons were stated and signed by the Secretary for the Pasco, Kennewick council. In discussing the possibilities " h of acquiring or using the Navy swimming pool or anypart of their equipment the ? city might need, Nelson suggested that a committee be appointed to try and acquire pool cheap as possible through Washington D.C.; following a discussion motion was made by Casey seconded by Larson to turn investigation to the Recreation Committee, motion carried. REPLAT BLOCK 158-L.J. PEARSON: A letter was read from Horrigan and Leavy, stating that Mr. Pearson is willing to give the City easement deeds as requested on Lewis and Wehe Streets if the City will approve the Plat at their next meeting and if the City will agree t'o hold the easement deeds in escrow until the building has been compiled, motion made by Beck to allow Mr. Pearson to build as stated in letter holding deed in escrow, motion withdrawn. Acting on a suggestion from the City Attorney motion was made by Beck seconded by Larson that fir. Pearson be notified through Horrigan and Leavy to draw up.an agreement in accordance with letter and submit to council, m6tion carried so ordered. PETITION NO. That the services of Miss Lorayne Larson be retained as Director of the teen-age recreational program at the U.S.O. Building, signed by over 300 signers) read. Nelson states the petition was reviewed by the Recreation Committee Thursday May 16th. Mrs. Floyd Perry Sr.'s name was mentioned and approved by the committee , to full fill vacancy to be made by Mr. Adams resignation, a Mr. McCallum was men- tioned as a capable person and might be available for employment as director, therefore the recreation committee recommend that Mrs Perry be appointed as a member of the committee, motion made by Wallis seconded by Diemond to accept the committees recommendation, motion carried so ordered. Mrs. L.L. Stringhams name � was also mentioned as a prospective member with no action taken at this time, Mr. R.S. Brown has not resigned. The petition was ordered filed for future reference FISHERS SALARY: A letter was read from Oliver M. Adams as chairman of the Recreation Committee where by the committee recommend through a"motion made by Olson seconded by B.B. Horrigan that Frank Fisher be placed in charge of the city recreation ' program and that his salary be $250.00 per month as of May lst, 1946", following a discussion motion was�dohRodkey seconded by Diemond that Fisher be paid , at the rate of �+j200.00/ o and including May 15, then at the rate of 10250.00 per month, motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COOL•ER BIDS Bids advertised for this date on the installation of a cooling system for the second floor of the City hall, none were received, building committee to sere what arrangement can be made. ' i PAINTING IN FIRE DEPT. 4 A letter was read from Fire Chief L.A. Matthias requesting permission to purchase enough paint to paint the floor of fire truck stalls, also twenty (20) yards of rubber matting, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that this be turned to the Fire committee, motion carried so ordered. I SHORE PATROL HUTMENT: A letter was read from Commander W.L. Erdmann confirming conversation relative to the City of Pasco assuming temporary custody of the Pacific Hut located adjacent the City Hall, motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond to accept Commander Erdmanns proposal with the exception that the City Hh,.11 have the right to move but in case they want the property for any other use, motion carried so ordered. SALE OF BONDS -FILTRATION PLANT: The mayor had received a phone call from John Blair, in Spokane and stated that selling revenue bonds would conflict with state assistance through the ',Vashington State Develppment Board, but General Obligation Bonds would not interfere with this grant, also that the General Obligation Bond issue for a five (5) mill excess level should be voted on again this fall at the time of the General election, Mr. Zent is willing to work with a bond attorney or Fiscal agent,- motion made by Diemond that we contact Merrill and get some one from their office down here to start on this work, motion died for the want of a second, motion made by Larson seconded by Casey that our City Attorney contact the State Auditor now, E + checking at the City Hall for definite information in regard to raising tax money by tax level for filtration plant, motion carried so ordered. MISCELLANEOUS: i PURCHASING CITY OaTNED PROPERTY: An inquiry was made by a man interested in acquiring lots 5 and 6, Block 16, Riverside Addition_ this was turned to the Vlater Committee -another party was ; interested in purchasing Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 Northern Pacific Plat to i Pasco, 50 foot lots, this was referred to the property and docks committee. } f i NG PASCO, '01ASHINGTON COM,TIITTEE- ROOM. i 1201 MAY 21, 1946 ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Beck seconded by Casey that the meeting adjourn to next regular meeting night, Tuesday June 4, eight o'clock P.Yl., motion carried so ordered. f ayor Attest: -- — City Clerk , Passed and approved this day of 1946.