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Home My WebLink About10-21-1947 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBER ri Meeting called to order at eight O'clock P.M., Honorable Mayor W.A. Nelson presiding. ROLL CALL: By clerk, Councilmen present were John Beck, Art Glasow Jr., Charles Grigg, A.T. Hostetter, H.G. Lake, T.G. Overlie and C.R. Wallis, also City Attorney D.W..Zent. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE by unanimous consent. MARY ANN BAKERY SERVICE (Milton R. Snow): Mr. Levy spoke in behalf of the service, letters were read from housewives desiring this service. An opinion from the City Attorney was read stdting, to canvas from house to house will not be permitted without first procuring a solicitors license. A lengthy discussion followed, a motion was made by Hostetter that Mr. Snow be granted a temporary permit pending amendment of peddlers. Ordinance, motion seconded by Glasow on roll call vote, Glasow, Hostetter and Overlie voted "yes", Beck, Grigg and Lake not voting, Wallis voting "no", City Attorney advised that the motion was defeated account not carrying a majority vote of members present. Bill Thomas and H. Younker stated their objections, a committee was appointed to study and consider the Peddlers Ordinance with the City Attorney, Overlie, Hostetter and Wallis to act. PETITION SEWER EXTENSION -EAST SIDE: Apetition signed by seventy one (71) property owners was presented and -read, requesting sewer service, motion made by Bebk seconded by Lake; -that the Water Manager employ John W. Cunningham & Associates to study and. make plats, grades and profiles of that portion of the East Side, South of Lewis to A, East of Main, propety covered by petitioners, motion carried by roll call vote of five (5), two voting "no". APARTMENT HOUSE 8TH & SYLVESTER (BOLIN): A public hearing called for tl�is date was held, no objections were registered, motion made by Grigg that permission be granted to Mr. Ted Bolin to erect a five (5) unit apartment, three (3) facing Sylvester and two (2) facing 8th, motion seconded by Overlie, carried by roll call vote of six (6). DR. TUDOR REPORTS: The Sanitation Committee met, they feel that it is necessary to extend. more water service to the east side districts now being occupied by colored people. The authorities of Richland state they will have housing facilities for single men, 2,000 colored people are expected in this area within the next two years. The Federal Housing Authority was contacted but no assistance could be obtained, a representative from Ivlr. Epsteins.office will be here in about two weeks. Next Committee meeting will be hald October 29th. Obtaining funds for expense to allow the committee to function in trying to get assistance, etc. was presented to the council, motion made by Glasow that Committee go ahead and function and that funds be made available. from convention expense monies of approximately $400.00, motion seconded by Overlie, carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PAINT SHOP (CHAS. E. BARNES): Mr. Barnes requested by letter to operate a paint sh op, furniture refinishing and fixtures at "B" and Vine Streets and erect a display sign. This location is in Residential i'istrict R-2, following an interview with I'11r. Barnes, motion was made by Grigg seconded by Glasow that a temporary permit be allowed to operate a paint and repair shop at "B" & Vine and erect a sign as requested, on roll call vote the motion was defeated, three voting "yes", Beck, Glasow and grigg;' Hostetter and Overlie not noting, Wallis voting "no'.", Lake had been excused. FILTRATION PLANT: Mr. Rice reports the construction of the Filtration Plant is coming along fine up to first floor now. SEWER EXTENSION-ZEIDLHACK: Mr. Zeidlhack was interviewed in regard to East Side Sewer Ext.ensions,.engineering service would be approximately 3%, if call for bids are prepared the cost would be 5Jo. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED by unanimous consent. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes .for meetings held August 19, August 26, September 2nd, September 4th, September 5th, September 16th, September 17th, October 6th, October 7th and October 13th were read and approved. - cf. -1384 PASCO, WASHINGTON ULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER OCTOBER 21, 1947 COMMUNICATIONS: NAVAL AIR BASE: A letter was read from Captain J.S. Tr.acy,stating that Building#68 is being assigned to the City of Pasco by modification of agreement, motion made by i Beck seconded by Overlie authorizing the Mayor to sign agreement, motion carried. S.L. COLEMAN (FUTTER, MERRICK AND MERRICK): (COLORED)s A letter was read from Floyd A. Futter relative to business license fors -.L. Colemari manufacturing 'food, following a discussion of the manufacturing and cafe operations in R-2 District, a motion was made by Beck that a temporary license only be issued on Dr. Tudors recommendation, motion seconded by Overlie and carried; license to be temporary account being located in the wrong zone for business operation. At this time Grigg was excused from the meeting. AUTO SALES LOT (L.B. LOCKETT-COLORED): An application for a business license to operate a used car sales lot at 120 W. Lewis was presented by L.B. Lockett, motion made by Deck seconded by Overlie that the license be g ranted, motion carried by roll call vote of four (4), Glasow was out of the room. METER AND VALVES AT LITTLE PASCO: A letter was read from the War Department, District Engineers Office stating they were terminating"on site agreement"with the Northern Pacific Railway Co., October 31, 1947. The dayor asked Overlie to take this up with the Northern Pacific Railway Co. to negotiate a lease for the city covering location of meter valves and water lines. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: STREET COMMITTEE reports Br.ickey working at Memorial Park, seed has been ordered. Widening 5th Street discussed -look up in the minutes and see when authorized. BUS FRANCHISE: Acting Committee redommends that Fred E. Millers Franchise to operate a bus line in the city be cancelled, motion made by Overlie seconded by Wallis to accept the recommendation of the committee, motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BOND FOR FILTRATION PLANT: It was suggested that Bond Attorneys Graves, Kizer and Graves be contacted relative to setting up the sale of water revenue bonds in the amount of $175,000.00, motion made by Overlie that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate bond sale, motion seconded by Wallis, motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). FINANCE COMMITTEE: recommend continuing with the Blanket Fire Insurance, the appraisal has been increased, this makes the annual premium $165.00 higher, they also request that the barn and chicken house at the Cemetery be stricken from the policy, motion made by Beck seconded by Glasow to accept the 6ommittees Recommendation. T. T TIBC_ - The Finance Committee recommend that property owners put in their own side walks, motion -made by Beck seconded by Wallis to accept the committee recomendation,l motion carried. ADMISSION TAX: i Zent to contact County Commissioners regarding admission tax laws governing the Air Base. 1 ROOF AT U.S.O. BUILDING: Repairing the whole roof was discussed, Overlie to investigate. VOLUNTEER PARK COOK HOUSE EXTENSION: Making an extension to the cook house to store tables from winter weather was considered, Overlie to obtain figures on dimensions and plans and prepare call for bids, motion made by Beck seconded by Wallis that we advertise call for bids on txtension to present cook house for November 4, 1947, motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BUCK DEER FOR PARK: - Motion made by Deck seconded by Overlie that the Mayor be authorized to acquire g buck deer for the park, fire truck returning from Portland to pick up deer, -emotion carried. �I 'or M PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING CONTINUED COUNCIL CHAMBER REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: OCTOBER 21,E 19 1385 FIRE, CHIEFS report for September 1947 was read. BUILDING INSPECTORS reports for July, August and September were read. AIRPORT report for July, August, and September were read. CHIEF;OF POLICE reports for August and September were read. WATER MANAGERS report for September was read.. 'CITY TREASURERS report for August and September were read. CITY CLERK furnished each member a copy of the September budget.of all depart- ments. CITY.CLERK-CITY CENSUS completed September 17, 1947 indicated the population to be,.6,803--426 are colored people. MISCELLANEOUS: 0 SPIC AND SPAN CLEANERS VOUCHERL A letter was read from Walter A. Benson relative to billing Recreation Department for cleaning drapes, Overlie to td -c e voucher over to Benson at the cleaners for clarification. BUSINESS LICENSE -ROLLING GROCERY STORE: L.E. Bonnett's application was held up. MCATEE & HEATHE: Vouchers presented by Harold Blanton, no action taken. NO ORDINANCES READ: ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Beck, seconded by Uverlie to adjourn to next regular meeting, November 4, 1947, eight o'clock P.M. Attest; Passed and approved thisday of /c/gaLs 1947. 7 i ty lerk