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Home My WebLink About11-13-1946 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON 1 1259 I CALL TO ORDER: Meeting celled to order at eight o'clock P.M.;, Honorable Mayor Huber presiding. ROLL CALL: by Clerk, councilmen present John Beck, Karl W. Casey, Charles Diemond, D.F. Rodkey, C.R. Wallis, R.J. Larson arrived at 8:05, Walter Nelson at 8:15, D.W. Zent, City Attorney was also present. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: motion so made by Beck seconded by Diemond, carried so ordered. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: motion so made by Beck seconded by liiemond, carried so ordered. SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES -HN -ORDINANCE 537: !� A letter was read from E.L. Collins, City Treasurer stating he was following procedure as set out in Ordinance 537 relative to certifying to County Auditor liens against property where such liens,are nA over six (6) month old and �i trusts this will meet with your approval. A letter to Mayor Huber from D.W. Zent I was read quoting the statutes on making sewer collections by turning off water; also about filing liens against property where payment is not made. During the discussion the City Attorney was asked if he deemed it necessary to amend Ordinance 537. Mr. Zent states he would have to study the Ordinance first, he {� was requested to do this and report by next meeting. A letter to E.L. Collins from Graves, Kizer and Graves was read stating they would like to be informed as to action by the council in regard to delinquent charges for sewer connections, I and to whom they should contact in presenting their bill for collection. �I BONDS (FILTRATION PLANT): A letter to the Cit Clerk from Grave Kizer & Graves under date of November 12 1946 was read. They urge that the fianl application for State funds be submitted soon as possible to avoid any delay; he also quoted an opinion from the Attorney Generals office ruling "that when preliminary plans were ready the project was ready and the money could be paid out of the Development Fund. Accordingly Spokane, received its money although the city was not ready to commence construction. They are ready to perform their work when ever the city notifys them that it is ready to advertise and sell the bonds, following a discussion motion was made by Rodkey seconded by beck to instruct Graves, Kizer & Graves to prepare Ordinance C for sale of bonds voted on as of November 5, 1946, motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). . REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: by unanimous consent. C',J. DUNN' S PROPERTY AT SYLVESTER AND MUR IAY: C.J. Dunn with Mr. Gaffney were present, requested by city to withdraw order stopping work on dewlling at Murray & Sylvester and to comply with the Building Ordinance. Mr. Dunn feels that this dwelling being located on the corner would not interfere with future regulations if left out of line or where it now stands. Mr. Gaffney contends that Building Inspector was more at fault than Mr. Dunn account not insisting on a plat etc., City Attorney states the owner of property is at fault, the city is not liable and -the Ordinance should be enforced, motion j made by Wallis seconded by Rodkey that we remain by the Ordinance in the Dunn case, motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Casey and Larson voting against the motion, City Attorney to check on procedure to be followed in handling this case. REGUL��R ORDER OF BUSINESSZESUMED by unanimous consent. REPORTS FRDM COMMITTEES: !, RECREATION HALL FOR VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS: Mayor Huber reports that at a'Legion Meeting it was announced that the Veterans of Foreign ears could rent the Legion Hall for two night a month a t $250.00 per ij year. Holding their meetings and dancing in their own hall was also mentioned. 4 Recreation committee did not meet, 'Walter Nelson to report to City Clerk of action taken when they meet so Veterans of Foreign Wars can be advised. i` GARBAGE ORDINANCE & CONTRACT: Committee reports Kennewick not entirely satisfied with Dietricks service, feel that they are paying more than Pasco but have not decided to handle it through the city; copy of Ordinance and contract was left at Kennewick for consideration. Some of the council members do not favor a five (5) year contract, they feel that three (3) years would be better. The Ordinance and contract was reread Section 3 of the Ordinance was objected to account of no one being allowed to haul their own garbage. Part of Section 12 starting.with (and keep the same graveled) to the end of that section should be eliminated, stating license fee in Ordinance was favored by some. The committee recommend that Dietrich be given a-five..Y.ear contract. ORDINANCE NO. 581: An Ordinance relating to the public health and sanitation; providing for and regulating the collection, removal and disposal of garbage; authorizing and directing.the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Pasco, Washington, to enter into I L260 PASCO, WASHINGTON a contract threrfor upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the contract annexed hereto which contract shall extend for a period ending December 31, 1951; .defining offenses, and providing penalties for the violation thereof. Motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance -No. 581 be given the first reading, motion carried; motion made by Beck seconded by Diemond that Ordinance Nol 581 has been given the first reading, motion carried; motion made by Beck seconded by.Larson th:_�at Ordinance No. 581 be given the,second reading by title only, motion made by Rodkey seconded by Diemond that Ordinance No. 581 has been given the second reading, motion carried. i EXTERMINATE RATS: It is time now to exterminate rats at the dump, City Clerk to call the Health Department. WARDEN FANNS CLAIM: 1 I Mayor Huber presented estimates on repair for Mr.'Fann, he feels that the city should reconsider his claim, City Attorney advises hehas advised Mr. Fann that the City was not liable, council willing to accept Gity Attorneys advice, City i Clerk to return estimates and advise Mr. Fann of action taken. PEARSONIS PROPERTY BLOCK 158 LAND COLS FIRST ADDITION: Quit claim deed to cover streets and alleys in this block without restrictions - has not been received, Beck to negotiate. i4 PARK PROPERTY (RIVERVIEVV): Property adjacent Riverview Park is needed to expand the gun club.. Mayor Huber to furnish City Clerk with address of Bill Stapleton, owner of adjoining property; Harry `'uster of the Northern Pacific Railway to be contacted following word from Mr. Stapleton. STREET COMMITTEE: resented a sketch prepared b Earl M. Pence which shows West p p p y Irving and Yakima streets out of line slightly, west of Lucas Street, no action was taken, the opinion was expressed that this slight difference in uniformity could be corrected when the curbs and sidewalks were installed. NORTH LUCAS: I Street committee chairman to meet with the county commissioners, Monday November 25th, 1946, check property line on North Lucas 5tre�at and make arrangements if possible to obtain adjacent strip to make street eight (80t) feet,wide north to County road. LIGHTS: No report, Casey to obtain chart from City Clerk, check with Pacific Power & Light Co. and make recommendation. THE GRILL: Has not paid their business license to operate a.tavern, they in- formed the City Attorney steps were being taken to have their State liquor license changed to taven service; council feels that a tavern license should be obtained. WATER & .SEVVER�'SERVI.CE HELMIA S SECOND ADDITION: ` A request has been made for water and sewer service to Blocks 20 & 21 Helms Second t Addition by ten property owners in this location. Committee wishes authority to have a survey made for this work to enable them to arrive at costs and installation, I motion made by Nelson seconded by Diemond authorizing Rodkey to acquire engineering service for grades etc., motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7.). i DRIVERS INN CAFE: f Mr. Kidwell, owner of the Drivers Inn, ? block off East Lewis on South Oregon Street wants sewer service to this cafe, no action was taken. I HAMANN, AND MOATS (SEWER EXTENSION): ` A sketch prepared by Mr. Pence of sewer extension in Block 5, Longs Addition was ! presented and discussed'in conclusion a motion was made by Beck seconded by Diemond I that the city extend sewer in alley to serve Hamanns propert and Mrs. Moats property in Block 5 Lon Addition at an approximate cost of 1485.00 providing Hamann pays $400.00 in "dvance, Mrs. Moats $50.00, motion carried by roll call vote of five (5); Nelson and Rod1key voting against the motion. ' SWIMMING POOL PLANS: �II Breif specification, letter and plans presented by Mayor Huber for Emory Glen Morgan, the letter and brief was read to the council and plans reviewed, a few � corrections were suggested, a larger pool was favored by some, checking with health department regarding heating plant for pool was mentioned, Mayor Huber to contact Mr. Morgan regarding changes. RESOLUTION NO. 269 i Easement across 5th street for right of way for spur track to serve I.I. Griggs lumber & fuel yard, motion made by Nelson seconded by Beckto adopt Resolution No. 269, motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 1 i ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Nelson seconded by Rodkey to adjourn to next regular meetigg, Tuesday, November 19, 1946, eight otclock P.M., tion carred Mayor Attest: City Clerk Passed and approved this day of 1946. i t y Clerk .I