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PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGU-L_AR_MEET.11`tG r -OMMITTEE-RQOM� JULY=2, _1346
CALL TO ORDER:
RECREATION D EPT .
437 to 441
Recreation Dept.
Meeting called to order at eight twenty P.47., Honorable Mayor M.J. Linderman
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442
presiding.
Withholding tax
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443
ROLL
C ALL:
51.19
444
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Rubber Stamp
1.09
445
VOID
VOID
By clerk, councilmen present, John Beck,
Chas. Liemond, R.J. Larson,
D.F. Rodkey,
.46
447
C.R. Wallis, Walter Nelson arrived at nine olclock P.M., Karl W. Casey was absent.
Laundry
5.78
City -Attorney, D. W. Zent arrived at 9:15
and was excused 11:30 P.M.
Co. mop, polish, & towels,
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BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS:
Grigg Is
Tube & repair amplifier
6.18
450
Bills against the city were read as follows
and ordered paid, motion
made by
451
Pacific Power & Light
Rodkey seconded by Diemond that all vouchers
properly signed and approved be paid,
452
Pasco Water Dept.
motion carried by roll call vote of five(5)0
6.70
787.53
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LIBRARY
DEPARTMENT
0
633 to 638 Library Dept.
Payroll
365.75
639
Pasco Bank
Withholding tax
35.80
640
The Macmillan Go. Publishers
New Books
18.05
641
Americana Corporation
Encyclopidia Americana
129.50
642
Oregon News
New Books
12.15
643
Madison Lumber & Mill Co.
Coal
133.62
644
The Lo -Well Pencil Co.
1 gross pencils
4.74
645
Griggs
Wire & labor
10.27
y
646
Pacific Power & Light Co.
Service
3.65
647
J.K. Gill Co. of Wash.
New Books
15.78
648
Encyclopaedia Britannica
1946 Year Book
2.85
0
649
Doubleday & Co., Inc.
New Books
20.63
650
Pasco Water Dept.
Service.
3.95 t
756
b
STREET
DEPARTMENT
1759
to 1765 Street Dept.
Payroll
1,298.90
+
1766
State Treasurer
I.I. & M.A.
21.29
1767
Pasco Dank
Withholding tax
72.05
1768
H. Earl Clack
Gas & Diesel oil
46.62
1769
Pasco Auto Co.
1 used ford pipe
1.03
1770
Pasco Machine Co.
Repair work
44.61
1771
Pacific Power & Light
Service
254.07
1772
Economy Super Service
Solvin
.26
1773
White River Lmbr. Co.
Lumber
1.55
1774
a Pasco Hardware Co.
Rope, lamps, chalk
17.86
1775
Pasco Water Dept.
Tree watering
400.00
2,158.24
SEINER EXTENSION FUND
245
Earle M. Pence
Surveying
215.50
246-247 Sewer ExA. Fund
Payroll
5.00
248
State Treasurer
I.I. & M,A.
.04
249
Pasco `y`achine Co.
Plate for flush tanks
4.12
250
Twin City Construction Co.
Dozer & crane time
1,179.00
251
Carl Hembree
Pipe hauling
11.00
252
White River Lumber Co.
Cement
19.28
253
Pasco Hdw. Co.
Buckets & rope
2.24
253
Earle M. Pence
Sewer inspection
87.50
1,522.68
RECREATION D EPT .
437 to 441
Recreation Dept.
Payroll
622.30
442
Pasco Bank
Withholding tax
52.70
443
Madison Lumber & Mill Co.
coal
51.19
444
Pasco Herald
Rubber Stamp
1.09
445
VOID
VOID
446
Columbia Hdw. Co.
Mouse traps
.46
447
U.S. Laundry
Laundry
5.78
448
Conley Chemical & Supply
Co. mop, polish, & towels,
38.28
449
Grigg Is
Tube & repair amplifier
6.18
450
Twin City Garbage Service
Service
2.00
451
Pacific Power & Light
Service
.85
452
Pasco Water Dept.
Service
6.70
787.53
SEWER FUND
61 Jaynes Plumbing & Welding Cleaning sump pump,
pipe & labor 84.82
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5859 to 5865
5866 to 5872
5873 to 5886
5887
5888-
5889
5890
5891
5892
5893-
5894
5895
5896
5897
5898
5899
5900
5901
E 5902
5903
5904
5905
5906
5907
5901
21010
21011
21012 (21013 -Void)
to 21020
21021 to 21035
21036 to 21055
21056 to 21065
21066
21067
21068
21069
21070
21071
21072
21073
21074
21075
21076
21077
21078
21079
21080
21081
21082
21083
21084
21085
21086
21087
21088
21089
21090
21091
21092
21093
21094
21095
21096
21097
21098
21099
21100
21101
21102
21103
21104
PA.SCO, WASHINGTON
COMMITTEE ROOM
BILLS CONTINUED
WATER DEPARTMENT
Water Lines
Water Lines
Water Dept.
Pasco Bank
State Treasurer
Halverson Construction
E.N. Hallgren Co.
Pennsylvania Salt Mfg.Co.
J.E. Haseltine & Co.
Neptune Meter Co.
Nelson Equipment Co.
Rensselaer Valve Co.
Federal Pipe & Tank Co.
Henry Lester
Frank Cole
Harold H. Blanton
Tax Commission
Pasco, Machine Co.
D.W. McGhee
M.J. Linderman
Pasco Auto Co.
H.E. Clack
Pacific Power & Light Co.
Pasco Hardware Co.
City Treasurer
Payroll No. 7
471.61
Payroll No. 8
395.63
Payroll
1,764.11
Withholding tax
284.70
I.I. & M.A.
15.21
Social Security
14.76
Pipe & fittings
199.35
Chlorine- -
81.00
Pig lead & brush
313.57
Meter parts
480.05.
Impeller
7.02
Hub end valves
180.92
Dead end plugs
16.48
Tire repair
.77
Hauling wooden pipe
12.00.
5 maps
3.00
Excise tax
529.76
Burning out lead,work on
2..37
PUMP
19.06
Reimbursembnt-convention
Bonds
expense
48.00
Reimbursement -State
79.93 ,
Development Board
8.20
Car parts & repairs
10.09
Gasoline
12.16
Power
818.40
Supplies
17.61
Freight
21.62
CURRENT EXPENSE
Bisente Amador
Mary Lou Worthy
5,725.08
Salary Cem. labor 10.00
Salary Steno, clerk 35.10
Mayor & Councilmen
Payroll
65.00
Various Depts.
Payroll
11633.11
Fire Dept.
Payroll
10381.22
Police Dept.
Payroll
11916.46
State Treasurer
I.I. & M.A.
22.49
Pasco Bank
Withholding tax
307.67
Lyle Cooney
Reimbursement to cony.
8.25
VOID
VOID
VOID
VOID
Stromme Motor Sales
Grease,oil,repair
11.68
Ted Peterson
Box for Fire siren
3.50
Howard Cooper Corp.
Gov. Diaphram & throttle
2..37
J.W. Hancock
grease,kerosene,oil change 11.85
Dunning Insurance Agency
Bonds
20.00
Pasco Paint & Picture Store
Paint,thinner,3patting
79.93 ,
Pasco Machine Co.
Snipe,brush,broom washers 3.25
Pioneer Inc.
Typewriter
64.38
Julia M. -O'Neill
Salary Police Matron
3.00
Pasco Herald
Supplies
2.01
Shaw & Borden
Office Supplies
70.02
Woods Key Shop
Keys
1.44
Jaynes Typewriter Exchange
Adding machine ribbon
1.13
Edgerton Typewriter Service Ribbon & Inst.
1.55
Esther Swwyer
Meals for prisoners
228.50
Marshall Wells Store
Hose
10.25
Columbia Feed & Grain Co.
1 gal DDT
2.73
Bi -County Equipment Co.
Repairs to fire truck
11.36
U.S. Laundry
Fire laundry
7.13
Twin City Garbage Service
Park & city hall service
5.00
Pasco Auto Co.
Repairs
.88
Pasco Trans. Co.
Hauling
16.00
Western Golf Coursb Supply
Sprinklers
122.56
Wendell Brown Agency
Ins.
552.5�
Bmrroughs Adding Machine
Service
25.34
A.M. Haylett
Building permits
136.00
Pacific Power & Light
Service
18.01
White River Lmbr. Co.
Cement, lumber
79.03
Economy Super Service
Oil, lub, wax
31.36
Columbia hdw. Co.
Supplies
38.25
H. Earl Clack Co.
Gasoline
46.98
Shell Oil Co.
Gasoline
46.75
Pasco water Dept.
Service
353.65
City Treasurer
Sup., postage, freight
12.75
6,847.94
Grand Total 17,883.03
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FIRE HAZARD:
A letter was read from Fire 6hief, L.A. Matthias recommending that actionbe taken
to condemn and have removed all wooden structure and inflamable material'at the
rear of Bills Place and the M. & M. Cafe, 122 & 124 West Lewis, motion made by
Rodkey seconded by Diemond that this be turned to the fire committee for in-
vestigation and report.
NORTHERN PACIFIC ICE HOUSE SEWER CONNECTION:
A letter was read from V.E. Williams with two blue prints enclosed, showing ice
house and proposed sanitary sewer from the,ice house across the tracks and
U.S.A. property to connect with 8" sewer serving the Federal Housing project.
This.sewer will be used for sanitary pupposes only; They request that we inform
the F.H.A. in Seattle by letter, enclosing a print, that the connection for this
service is agreeable to the city, also that the FHA and the Northern Pacific
negotiate the permit direct in Seattle instead of through the city; this for
convenience and will save time, motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond that this
s be turned to the sewer committee, motion carried.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE by unanimous consent.
TRUCK AND TAXI NOISE: (Dave Scott)
Dave Scott living at 110 North Douglasy. 2 block from Lakets cafe, complained of
the noise made by Taxi drivers when calling for some one in his block each
morning; also noise from oil tankers and drivers tooting their horns in front
of Lakes, motion made by Beck seconded by godkey to turn this to the Police
Committee, motion carried.
PHRENOLOGY LICENSE)(Madam May by A. Evans):
Mr. -Ridenour appeared in behalf of A. Evans whoseapplication was presented and
read requesting permission to practice phrenology; following a discussion regard-
ing similar activities the police committee recommend- that the application be
rejected, motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that the committees recommendation
be accepted, motion carried. Mr. Ridnour also spoke regarding rezoning the city
and Ordinance changes.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: by unanimous consent.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES:
POLICE COMMITTEE: reports the Police Judge would like to hold court up stairs,
motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that the committee inform the Police
Judge to use the large council room for a court room. Police committee to work
on license for punch boards, slot machines, vending machines, etc.
SEWER CONNECTION CHARGE:
With reference to the Rrank Warner, George Warner and F.M. Brain property. Brain
gave description of his lots to the City Treasurer for sewer connection stating
his house occupied 50 feet and was charged $50.00. Mr Brain owns three 25 foot
lots_ on Myrtle and "A" facing Myrtle as per plat, however, the house faces
"A" Street, the lots are 115 feet deep. Brain is using all three lots, 75 X 1159
the discussion was on the amount Brain should have paid, some felt that he should
pay $75.00 thus taking care of all his property, account building the wrong way
of the lot with out enough property left for another building. Rodkey made a
motion which was seconded by Nelson that the Ordinance be amended to charge
$1.00 per front footage for sewer connecting on all property occupied or vacant.
Beck voting "NO", four (4) voted favoring the motion.
EXPENSE OF CORREDTING SEWER LINE:
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The expense of making correction in changing sewer line crossing water main in
alley between Sylvester and Irvinig near Adams Street was discussed. Jaynes was
employed to make correction, collecting cost of charge or $64.22 from George
Voshell was discussed, City Attorney to investigate State Health laws and City 4
Ordinances for information on like conditions in case nothing helpfull is
located, an Ordinance should be drawn to prevent reoccurance.
DIaCONNECTING SEWER DISPOSAL PLANT N.A.S.:
Sewer committee reports W.L. Erdmann, commanding officer, is requesting permission
to close the sewage disposal plant, for cleaning and painting, and dump their raw
sewage direct in the city system; committee favors granting this request with
agreement in effect in case the base is reopened.
PAY FOR COUNCILMEN AND MAYOR:
A letter to the examiner, Howard Albert from Lawrence Hubble was read, stating
that if the Mayors approval is obtained, along with others, and the voucher
it self is properly itimized'as to the hours and days worked in his opinion
the reimbursement for work performed could be allowed. Mr. Liemonds claim i=
for work performed in 1945, voucher made out in 14arch 1946, this will have to be
set up as a ,separate item in the 1947 budget for payment.
FILTRATION PLANT GRANT:
A lettervia.s read from Horrigan & Leavy, stating they had been asked to consider
f being employed by the City to perform legal work in connection with the issuance
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REGULAR_MEETING CONT,INLED CLQXMITTEE ROOM JULY Z.. 1946
of bonds for the City Filtration Plant and are willing to work as special council
for a fee of $1,000.00 net; expense of advertising and printing to be borne by
the city and a formal contract incorporating terms be drawn. This proposal was
discussed ; City Attorney a dvises that a bond expert be,employed. Diemond to
call Ziedhlack on the phone to see if he could come to eattle and meet with the
State Development Board and members from Pasco, it was thought that his knowledge
of the plant and experience would be helpfull in negotiating for the grant.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: by unanimous consent.
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TRAILERS FOR COLORED FAMILIES:
Carlton Smith requested that the council take steps to retain some of the navy
trailers that are now being moved away for use by families not being able to find
living quarters and crowding in with others which has created a bad situation.
The Mayor will appear at the City Attorneys office and together they will contact
Mr. Brown of the Housing Authority.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: by unanimous consent;
STREET COMMITTEE:
Street committee reports Brickey is doing preparatory work for street oiling,
is having some trouble with the loader.
COOLER FOR CITY HALL: will be installed by Bunch and Son of Kennewick, blower
duct work and all complete for $775.00, this gives service to each room, at
.resent the hall installation is all they have material for, this will cost
525.00 as part of the $775.00 for complete job.
CEMETERY looks fine.
RECREATION: Mr. McCallum is taking a month off account illness of his father.
SEWER CONNECTION AT NORTHERN PACIFIC ICE HOUSE:
Regarding sewer connection of Northern Pacific ice house, an agreement is to be
drawn covering issues decided upon by the company and city also Ordinances setting
,out connection charge and annual charges. This was referred to the City
Attorney.
.DUTIES OF POLICE DEPARTMENT:
City Attorney states duties and regulations of Police Depaotment should be
{ embraced in an Ordinance. Following a discussion regarding a report to the
Police Department relative to the removal of a dead dog. Police committee_ to
contact garbage man for information and progedure to be taken.
' REPORTS FROM OFFICERS
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D.W. McGhee submitted a written report on the water convention held May 23 and 24
at Gearhart, Oregon, which was read at this time.
POLICE activity report for June was read.
POLICE JUDGES report for June was read.
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FIRE CHIEFS report for hay was read.
A budget report of all departments was furnished each member by the City Clerk.
MAYOR LINDERMAN: informed the council that he was resigning as Mayor, effective
August 1, 1946s it is necessary that he move to California for business reasons.
READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCE NO. 574:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ONE OF ORDINANCE NO. 469 OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
BEING "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY
OF PASCO, PROVIDING PENALTIES HER`,20, AND REPEALING OTHER ORDINANCE", AND REPEALING
SECTION ONE OF ORDINANCE NO. 469.
Motion made by Liemond seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance No. 574 be given the
third reading, motion carried, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that
Ordinance No. 574 has been given the third reading in %ull,motion carried so'
ordered, motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond that Ordinance No. 574 be adopted
motion carried by roll call vote of six.
ORDINANCE NO. 575:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS BY THE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID DEPART-
MENT. Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that Ordinance No. 575 be given
the first reading, motion carried, motion made by Beck seconded by Nelson that
Ordinance No. 575 has been given the first reading, motion carried. Motion made
by Beck seconded by Diemond that Ordinance No. 575 be given the second reading by
title only, motion carried, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that
Ordinance Nol 575 has been given the second reading by title, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1�76:
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO FIRE HAZARDS IN THE CITY OF PASCO, REGULATING THE
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HANDLING AND BURNING OF TRASH, REQUIRING NOTICE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF SHUTTING i
OFF OF WATER OR CLOSING STREETS OR OTHER ACTS WHICH MIGHT•INTERFERE WITH THE
FIRE DEPARMENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR WORK OR DUTIES.
motion made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that Ordinance Nol 576 be given the first
reading, motion carried, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Wallis that Ordinance
No. 576 has been given the first reading, motion carried, motion made by Diemond
seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance No. 576 be given the secondo reading by titile
only, motion carried, motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond that Ordinance No.
576 has been given the second reading, motion carried
GRAVEL PIT ,SITUATION:
A report from the gravel pit area that the plant was still digging gravel was
considered, City Attorney to contact Mr. Martin regarding their operations.
BIDS ON PIPE FOR YEAR OF 1947:
Water main replacement for 1947 was discussed, plater Manager McGhee submitted a
t sumary of the entire proposed program encluding in part:
i East Clark Street, from Charles St. East to Douglas, South to Lewis, East to
Hugo, South to Helena, and 1 block on Wehe Street, from Clark to Lewis Streets.
4900 ft. 6 -in. Cast Iron 4900.00:
Holden Street, from Beech to Hugo 1675 ft. 8 -in. Cast iron 2512.00:
West Clark Street, from 5th to lZth 950 ft. 6 -in. i;ast iron 950.00; e
Sylvester Addition: Alley between Park & Margaret, alley between Park & Nixon,
alley -between Nixon & Sylvester, Arthur St., Park to
alley between Henry & Margaret. 4000 ft. 6 -in. Cast
iron 4000.00;
Alley between Elm & Sycamore, from Lewis to Melena Streets. 1700 ft.
i 6 -in. Cast iron 1700.00;
Maitland & Myrtle Streets, from "A" Street, to alley between "B" & "C"
1420 ft. 6 -in Cast iron 1420.00;
1st Street South, "A" to Railroad, back of White River Lmbr. Co. 1350 ft.
6 -in Cast Iron 1350.00. �•_ „ - _.
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Laying'.&'trencYiin 116; 375:25; e'ad :& Fi' tangs` " X306'0•:0CT haves 1480.00-,!-
{ Ca`st• Iron Pipe 28, 807;00- ,--Grind It(AaZ ' from' Main `Rsplaceineiat .•'49,722.25 »%: „-:%s%,
PUMP HOUSErs,EMPLOYEES:
Mr. Hamilton, Assistant pumper reported to McGhee that he had information to the
effect that eight hour shifts are to be established and the third man put on
right away, other misunde°standing regafding duties vacations, etc. are to be
worked out, motion made by Nelson seconded by Diemond that this be turned to
the water committee and water manager; they will call a meeting of those concerned,
motion carried so ordered.
rat -%,%;%;NEW INSTALLATION: Oregon Street, Lewis Street to "A" Street, "A" Street, Oregon
Street to Main Street. 3100 ft..12-in. Cast iron 7750.00; Marvin
Street, Main Street to Oregon Street 375 ft -6 in. Cast iron 375.00;
Shoshone Street, 10th Street to Incas Street 1150 Ft. 6in. Cat Iron 1150.00;
Lucas Street, from Shoshone Street to Alley between 'ark & Margaret 1800
feet 8 in. Cast iron 2700.00;
Laying & Trenching 5,305.00; Lead & fittings 1,300.00; Valves 805.00;
Cast Iron Pipe p11,975.00 ---Total $19,385.00; Grand Total of Main Replacement
and new installation is $690107.25,
Motion made by Rodkey seconded by .11elson authorizing water manager McGhee to
i call for bids and set date for August 6, 1946, motion carried so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Nelson seconded by Diemond that the meeting adjourn to next
regular meeting, Tuesday July 16, 1946, eight o'clock P.M, motion carried so
ordered.
Attest: airy
M yor
City lerk
Passed and approved this_ J lo day of 1946.