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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-1946 Minutes12 9 6 PASCO, WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER: t Meeting called to order at eight fifteen P.M... Honorable mayor Fred Huber presiding.1 ROLL CALL: By clerk, councilmen present, Charles Biemond, Walter Nelson, D.F. Rodkey and tl C.R. Wallis, R.J. Larson arrived at eight twenty five; absent were Rohn Beck and Karl Casey, City Attorney D.W. Zent was also present. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: by unanimous consent. OLD PASCO GOLF COURSE PROPERTY: H. De schepper, Secretary of Franklin County Irrigation District No. 1, requests that the City improve or develop their property in section 34, or return it to the Irrigation district to be improved with grapes or cultivation of some other type, the N2 of Section 34 with the exception of twenty (20) acres was supposedly deeded to the city for recreational purposed in about 1934, this will � be taken under consideration. AGREEMENT VETO READ: Mayor Hubers vett of agreement from Richards & Blum was read, Richards & Blum desire to be employed by the city as fiscal agent. 1�1r. Piper spoke to the R council regarding bond purchase.and contract covering General Obligation and Revenue bonds, the contract was _.ead by Mr. Piper and turned to the Mayor. Through the company he represents which is Grande & Co., Inc. of aeattle, Washington for issuance and sale of approximately $150,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds for 14/ of principal amount of bonds issued; forms, notices, etc., to be prepared by Preston, Thorgrimson, Horowitz and 'Turner, also legal opinions of an estimated 63 000.00 principal amount, General Obliga`t'ion bonds they offer to purchase for 4198.00 per aP'100.00, some favored Mr. Pipers offer if they would agree to do the work'for .$20500.00 and 3% bond issue and bid on both issues. Spokane firm by the name of Graves, Kizer, and Graves that were of the opinion they could handle bond deal complete $2,500.00 orl-possibley $2,000.00, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that the Mayor call Graves, Kizer and Graves on the phone the first -thing August 21st and have them come down here for conference with council, motion carried so ordered. SELECTIVE SERVICE BOARD: Vic Small was present for a report on headquarters for Selective Service Office, Nelson recomended that some of the things be moved out of the Recreation Library and they be allowed to make temporary headquarters there for a rent of $50.00 per month, motion made by Rodkey seconded -by Diemond to accept the chairmans recommendation, motion carried so -ordered. The board desired a lease but was informed that this could not be arranged and a month to month basis seemed to be the best policy, a thirty (30) day notice would be given, if changes had to be made. CENTRAL SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY: Wendell Brown reports that negotiations are under way to move houses from present location in Block 15, Grays amended Addition to Pasco to other sites, more contacts have to be made this week, final report to be ready by lst meeting in September. The case against the gravel company to abate the nuisance is set r for August 26th, City Attorney states this date can be set ahead to September 9th, motion made by Rodkey to agree to City -Attorneys request and set hearing to September 9th, motion seconded by Larson, carried so ordered. WATER EXTENSION: Wendell gown request that the North 'Nest quarter of Block one, O'Keefes Second Addition be furnished city water service, this would make available twenty two building.sites, the price of installation was discussed, Rodkey favors amending Ordinances to equalize cost of installation, motion made by Rodkey that the City Attorney look into proposed amdndment that costs be equalized, motion seconded by Diemond, carried so ordered. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS: resumed by unanimous consent. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CD MPANY SEWER CONNECTIONS TO SEWER SYSTEM: A letter and agreement from the Railway Company was read, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that the agreement be accepted and City Clerk bill the company for connection services, motion seconded by Diemond, carried so ordered Agreement to be filed. NAVAL AIR BASE: A letter was read from J.F. 'Regforth, Commander, Thirteenth 1laval District stating in part that if the city desires to make additional sewer connections within the City limits a request if received will be forwarded to the Commander. The 1°avy Base wishs to empty raw sewage into the City systems and the Government is willing to consider the desired of the city, motion made by Rodkey that the City Clerk answer this letter and state citys object is to use Navy sewer for connections whenever necessary, Government has lease on five feet up'"street, 1227 PASCO, WASHINGTON 1 apart, therefore it will be impossible to place two sewer lines and one water main in street to permit necessary additional connections to the city limits, motion seconded by Wallis, carried so ordered EMERGENCY HOUSING RECLAMATION EMPLOYEES: A letter was read from Gene M. Conger, Housing Expediter, stating that they are cooperating with the bureau direct in securing housing units. QUIT CLAIM DEED (L.J. PEARSON): A quit claim deed from L.J. Pearson and wife; deeding property in Blodk 158, Pasco Land Companyts First Addition to Pasco, litTashington"was read., paragraph five provides that this property be used for street and sidewalks only and in event said property is not used for said purpose within two years from date of deed, property shall revert to Grantors." motion made by Rodkey that paragraph five be eliminated, deed to be rewritten and submitted in place of one just read, motion seconded by Wallis, carried so ordered. HOSPITALIZATION, POLIO EMMERGENCY: A letter was read from J.W. Sprouse chairman of the hospitalization committee, asking the city council to use U.S.O. Building for this purpose in case of a polio emergency, motion made by Diemond seconded by Wallis to make the smallest hutment in Sylvester Park available to the polio committee in case of a necessity, -motion carried so ordered, City Clerk to notify by letter. SEWER CONNECTION PAYMENTS (NO BUILDINGS): City Attonney letter was read rendering an opinion on changing Ordinance by amendment to cover sewer connection charges to property owners onfeTU property not improved; his opinion is that the city has no power to compell the payment of sewer connection for property on which there are no buildings, no water is used or other sewer matter. PHILLIP M. BOTCH (CONSULTING ENGINEER): A letter was read from Phillip M. Botch solicit4polring work for the city in the field of civil engineering. W.J. DORNER-CIVIL ENGINEER: located at 415 W. Clark also: wishes to serve the city in this capacity. BARN AT CEMETERY: Commissioner Fanning suggests that the city make an offer on property now occupisd by a barn adjacent the cemetery, city should own this piece of property, Chas. Diemond to contact Irrigation District or County Commi- ssioners regarding this purchase. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: Nelson reports Roy Shaw is back and is anxious to move in cemetery house, City Attorney to notify Raymond Fry to move by 5th of September, ('3-t-y—A-t-torney to—s-o VOLUNTEER PARK CARETAKER Chappell has resigned, City Clerk to check with Harry Sandstedt. REGARDING PIN BALL AND SLOT MACHINE ORDINANCE: City Clerk to write Pullman for copy of their ordinance. A STOP SIGN : or yellow strip or both are needed at South 10th and Ainsworth account motorist cutting corner. LOW PLACE ON 10th & WASHINGTON: Brickey to install a sump. WATER RUNNING FROM COOLERS : should not be allowed to run across sidewalks and down streets, bad condition at the Laundry, peon Sign Co. on Tacoma, Motor Supply -4th & Clark and others. An Ordinance was recommended for correction - Wallis to make further study. SEWER CONNECTION FOR LEE -PERRY: Lee -Perry & Co. are making an extension to their undertaker parlor, the sewer runs to T alley, the chairman of the sewer committee recommends that they be allowed to hook on in alley at rear of Eagles Club, motion made by Nelson seconded by Larson that the recommendation be accepted, motion carried so ordered. GRIGGS SEWER CONNECTIONS: in Block 9, Kurths Addition, Griggs states he is unable to secure cast iron pipe to comply with city ordinance, Griggs is requesting to use vitrified pipe in the house and out side the orangeburg to property line, motion made by 1°elson that this be turned to sewer and water committee with power to act, motion seconded by Diemond, carried so ordered. READING OF. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 577: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LAYING AND INSTALLING OF SEWER PIPES WHERE THE SAME CROSS THE WATER MAINS OR PIPES IN THE CITY OF PASCO AND FIXING A PENALTY Motion made by Nelson that Ordinance No. 577 be given the first reading, motion seconded by Rodkey, carried so ordered, motion made by Diemond seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance No. 577 has been given the first reading, motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING CO Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Wallis that Ordinance No. 577 be given the secdnd reading by title only, motion carried, motion made by i4elson seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance No. 577 has been given the second reading, motion carried so ordered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lights on West Clark Street and poles for overhead lighting was discussed with no action taken on poles; Casey and w mmittee to check again on locations for additional light5in residential sectionsincluding West Henry. ,1iATER RATE REVISION: it A letter was read from John W. Cunningham & Associates which embraced their rec- ommendations for water rate -revisions, Rodkey requests a copy for study, a short discussion was entered into, further study to, be made. EQUITABLE SEVER CHARGES: for the Northern-'acific Railway Co. effective Januaryl, L 1947 was turned to the water manager and sewer committee for recommendation. RECREATION BUILDING RENTALS: A $75.00 maximum and a $15.00 minimum for one day, eL arges based on 157o of gross receipts for admission, .motion made by Nelson seconded by Rodkey that the Shrine be billed for $75.00 rental on U.S.O. Building, used for Shrine Benefit the fore part of June, 1946, motion carried, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that the city Attorney draw a resolution covering rental rates to be charged on Recreation Building, motion carried. SALARIES FOR RECREATIONAL STAFF: were recommended by nelson as followsT effective August 1, 1946: Director $300.00 per month Assistant Director 225000 per month Leaders 1.00 per Nous Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond to accept the recommendation, motion carried by roll call vote of five(5). RAISE IN SALARY: of assistant purchasing agent,'retroactive to July 1, 1946 to be paid from extra hire salary in Clerks budget, City Treasurer to receive retro- active pay from July 1, 1946 for extra work on sewer extensions to be paid from extra hire in City 'reasureres budget, motion made byTZodkey seconded by Larson that extra compensation as afore mentioned effecting d assistant purchasing agent and Treasure be granted, motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). CROSSING at 4th and Railroad spur track needs to be repaired, also a bad place in front of fire station. PORT DISTRICT_ desires to purchase property on shore line between port and Bridge, Public Building committee to investigate. Tack and puncture weeds within the City limits are very bad, county has sprayed oil for this menace, Street and alley committee to investigate. MR. LAMPSON: adjacent West side water tank will have rubbish all cleaned away by the last of the week. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Nelson seconded by Diemond to recess meeting to Wednesday August 21, eight otclock P.M., motion carried so ordered. M yor Attest: City Clerk i Passed and approved this 17 day of September 1946.