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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08-1946 Minutes1224 PASCO, WASHINGTON RE_CESSED_MEETING COMMI -TEE— aGOM AUGUST,8�,,`19..4__6 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at eight otcloek P.M, Honorable Mayor Fred Huber pre- siding. ROLL CALL: By clerk, councilmen present were John Beck, Karl Casey, Charles Diemond, R.J. Larson, R.J. Larson arrived'at eight twenty otclock, D.F. Rodkey and. C.R. Wallis also City Attorney D.W. Zent. Walter Nelson was absent. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: FIRE COMMITTEE: reports nothing has been done to correct fire hazard "at the rear of Bills Place and the M. & M. Cafe on West Lewis, City Attorney to write V.F. Walker and W.P. Godfrey to abate the nuisance. BIDS ON PIPE: from Hugh G. Purcell and Hughes were reviewed, Hughes can make delivery in 200 days. Hugh G. P.ercell could make delivery in twelve (12) to fourteen (14) months, motion made by Diemond to award the bid to Hughes, bidding for the Pacific States, City reserves the right to cancel all or any part of this shipment prior to forty five (45) days of shipping date, motion seconded by Larson, carried by roll call vote of six (6). CIVIL SERVICE: Mr. Cruzen reports on Civil Service examinations, lie states the Police eatrolman passed a good examination, there is no one available on either Police or fire availability list, he recommends a raise in pay to hold present empl6yees; Chief of Police A.L. McKibbin, D.W. McGhee, water Superintendant and I.N. Brickey, Street Superintendant submitted a list for salary'revision which scaled from 9 to 121 cents per hour raise requesting that this raise be ret roactive to July 1, 1946, motion made by Beck to pay both Police and Fire Department $25.00 raise each per month,,:retroactive to July 1, 1946, motion carried by roll call vote of seven, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Beck t�o admit City Clerk, City Treasurer'san'other full time salaries except Park&nd r Library, motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 263: Resolving to employ Richards'& Blum, Inc. of Spokane, Washin ton as .fiscal agents for the City in assisting the financing AYd installain�"of said Filtration Plant, motion made by beck seconded by Diemond to adopt the Resolution, motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. , 76: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO FIRE HAZARDS IN THE CITY OF PASCO, REGULATING THE HANDLING AND BURNING OF TRASH: REQUIRING NOTICE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF SHUTTING OFF WATER -OR CLOSING STREETS OR OTHER A CTS WHICH MIGHT INTERFERE WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR WORK OR DUTIES. Motion made by Beck seconded by Casey that Ordinance No. 576 be adopted, motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Rodkey and Wallis voting "no". AMENDMENT FOR SENER ORDINANCE: City attorney to give opinion, the recommended amendment,would effect newer charges to all property where service is available. GRAVEL PIT SITUATION: Mr. Powell asked for more time on court hearing to make detailed report by the 26th of August, Mr. Zent agreed to extend time of hearing to September 9, 1946. LOW PLACE ON 10TH AND WASHINGTON: This was main discussed at length, Wallis to investigate with Brickey and make report. LIG'.-!TS ON WEST HENRY: Casey to make report. REPLATING BLOCK158: L.J. Pearson is building on Block 158, Pasco Land Companys First Addition, he agreed to place a deed to 40 feet off this block on Lewis Street and 40 feet on 14ehe in escrow at the Pasco bank, this has not been done; for this deed he expects to locate building as per present plat and has asked to have the alley-- vacated lleysvacated and block replated. COOLER:_ at City Hall susposed bo be completely installed by the first of the week. AGREEMENT WITH NOR^1HERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.: covering sewer connection charges and annual fees, has been returned to Railway Cots office in Seattle for final signature. LAYING (RATER AND SEWER PIPES IN CLOSE PROXIMI^1Y: Ordinance to be drafted by City Attorney to cover like instalations. 1225 PASCO, WASHINGTON RECESSED MEETING CONTINUED COMMITTEE ROOM AUGUST 8, 1946 CAUTION LIGHT AT 10TH AND AINSWORTH: - i �I. State man recommends taking a count.before"deciding on type of caution light, State equipment to be used in making count. A 25 mile per hour sign is to be established at the bridge. { 1 POLES FROM FEDERAL HOUSING AUTHORITY: City waiting to hear from Surplus Nroperty. SPEIRIS GARAGE: City Attorney is waiting.for a reply to his letter. w I NEW BUSINESS: REMOVING TREES IN PARKING: Request made by Woods Key Shop, motion made by Beck that all property owners on Lewis Street be given permission to remove trees from parking if they so desire, motion seconded by Casey, carried so ordered. ,r J.W. SPROUSE: wishes to black top street in front of his place between curb and hard surface, will do this at his own expense, wants to locate black top, Wallis to check. i` 'TITLE TRUST BUILDING ENTRANCE: well should be installed inside of building rail pipe, creates a hazard at the alley. BUILDING COMMITTEE: to check wall at foot of stairs in City Mall, plaster is crumbling, a section needs replastering, motion made by Rodkey to have this place patched, motion seconded by Diemond, carried by roll call vote of six(6), Rodkey to look after this work. CITY CLERK: to write Halverson for information regarding his comm,ttment re- garding Memorial Park site. AT 10TH AND AINSWORTH: the corner is being cut by Plotorist at the Drive inn Lunch, painting a yellow line,; installing stop sign button or painting stop sign were all considered, Wallis to investigate and make report,. JAIL REMODELING: TYe need of more space and facilities was reviewed by the Police Chief, building committee to check and report at next regular meeting. I TRAILER SALES LOT-G.G. BARriHILL: Mr. Barnhill applied to operate a trailer sales lot at 320 West ewis was read, motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey to issue license, motion carried so ordered. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Casey seconded by Diemond that the meeting adjourn.to next regular meeting night, Tuesday August 20, eight of ock P.M. Potion carried. � Attest: May r City Clerk Passed and approved this 15 day of 1946.