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Home My WebLink About11-18-1947 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER: 18. 1947 Meeting called to order at eight o'clock P.M.,. Honorable Mayor Walter A. Nelson presiding. ROLL CALL:. by Clerk, councilment present were JohnBeck, Art Glasow Jr., Charles Grigg, A.T1. Hostetter, H.G. Lake, T.G. Overlie and C.R. Wallis, City Attorney D.W. Zent was absent. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE by unanimous consent. AUTOCOURTEAST SIDE (SMITH): Mr. C.L. Smith is building an auto court on East Lewis; Sycamore and Alvina, are not graded through, to do this would necessitate grading about a block and a half of street, he also madeinquiry about sewer service, motion made by Grigg.seconded by Glasow that this be turned to the Street and Sewer Committees for investigation and report, motion carried, a letter from Mr. Smith regar4ing the above situation was read. COLORED POLICE SERVICE ON FAST SIDE: J.P. REED (Colored): asked for better police protection on the East Side, though a colored policeman would better conditions no action was taken, a discussion about location of a "buAiness center", extended water service and sanitation was"quite general, water extension turned to the Water Committee and Manager to work in concurance with the Planning Commission. BUSINESS LICENSE PHOTO SHOP (DENVER HOTEL PORCH): Harold Bradleys application to operate a photo shop at the Denver Hotel was read, motion made by Beck that Bradley operate on his receipt until report is turned in by license committee, December 2nd, motion seconded by Glasow, carried. SEWER EXTENSION -EAST SIDE: Cecil Combs states he is building a home on the East side, would like to know about obtaining sewer service, he was advised that john W. Cunningham & Associates are.making a survey, profiles, estimates, etc., Mr. Zledlhack was present and said --this report could be made in about a month. Mr. Combs was also interested in.why R-2 zoning regulations were not being complied with on the east side, a general discussion followed on the control of the erection of shacks and trailers, motion made by Overlie that the Building Committee be empowered to work with the City Attorney in drawing up an Ordinance changing building inspector to Fire Department, motion seconded by Glasow, carried by roll call vote of six (6), Wallis not .voting. SEWER EXTENSION PROFILE AND COSTS (EAST SIDE): A lettervwas read and profile presented from John W. Cunningham & Associates office stating costs on extension in alley between North Elm and Sycamore from Lewis.to East Alvina-456 feet,cost $1,750.00, to extend through the lower 120 feet to extend 64 feet North of property line to•Lewis would cost �•_ approximately $500.00. rAption made by Beck that John W. Cunningham & Associates office be authorized to prepare specifications on call for bids for sewer extension 120 feet North of Lewis between Elm and Sycamore, also, alley between North Beach and Wehe, Alvina and George one block, motion seconded by Glasow carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ,I FILTRATION EQUIPMENT BIDS CLEAR WATER VXLL LEVEL INDICATOR: Motion made by Overlie that Hugh G. Purcells bid on gage of $91.00 be accepted, j as recommended by John W. Cunningham & Associate#, motion seconded by Beck, carried so ordered. i STRAINERS: Motion made by Overlie seconded by Hostetter that Roberts Filter Manufacturing Cots. bid of $76.16 plus freight as recommended by John W. Cunningham & Associates be accepted, motion carried. PUMP GATE & CHECK VALVES: Motion made by Beck seconded by Hostetter that Rensselaer Valve Cots bid of $2,997.75 as recommended by John W. Cunningham & Associates be accepted, motion carried. HOIST.:. Motion made by Beck seconded by Wallis that Readings bid of $505.00 plus freight less 15% as recommended by John W. Cunningham & Associates be accepted, motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE -CLEANING (Donald C. Varney): An application for business license presented by Mr. Varney to operate a cleaning !! business from Brenner Camp, West Kennewick Avenue, Kennewick, Wash., motion made by Hostetter seconded by Lake that the license be granted, motion carried. 1392 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING. COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 18, 1947 REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED by unanimous consent. READING OF THE MINUTES: .. Minutes of the meeting held October 21, 1947 and November 4, 1947 were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRIC HEATERS (PASCO AIR PORT): A letter from J.S. Tracy, Captain, U.S.N., 13th Bistrict was read regarding the use of eight (8) electric heaters, motion made by Beck seconded by Grigg that the Mayor be authorized to sign revocable permit, motion carried. COMPLAINTS (BAUMGARDNER): A letter was read from F.W. Baumgardner filing a complaint of short measure on wood from the.;Madison Lumber Co., the'need of street lights in Parkside and reckless driving on the Streets, lack of cooperation of the Police Department this was turned to the Chied of Police. FILTRATION REVENUE BOND ISSUE OF $200,000.00 (Graves, Kizer & Graves): A letter was read from Graves, Kizer & Graves stating their tee for service and including final sale and .delivery of bonds to the purchase'�vutheir-tee be $3,600.00. RESOLUTION NO. 283: To employ Graves., Kizer & Graves as special council to prepare necessary proceedings covering the issuance and sale of bonds, to be delivered on or before January 1,.1948 and authorizing fee of $3,600.00, motion made by Beck seconded by Overlie that Resolu-t•ioD No. 283 be adopted, motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION (CARL SCHLAGEL): An application to operate a wrecking business at 225 West Columbia Street presented by Carl Schlagel-It was brought .out that he intended to salvage cars through Insurance Companies for this area, motion made by Gi-igg '.Seconded by Glasow that the license be granted, motion carried. REFUND (S.L. COLEMAN) COLORED: Motion made by Beck seconded by Overlib that a refund of $7.50 be granted Coleman account difference between wholesale license fee and cafe license fee, motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). REFUND OF $65.00 ON BUILDING PERMIT (DAN CARTWRIGHT): A letter was read from -Mr. Cartwright stating that because of prevailing high building cost they have abandoned their plans to erect an auto court, motion made by Grigg, seconded by Beck authorizing the refund, motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PETITION: BETTER CONDITIONS FOR COLORED PEOPLE: A petition signed by eighty (80) interested colored people was read, they are complaining. about unsanitary condition and segre.gatiorin cafes, living conditions and health violations were discussed at length, motion made by Beck that Water Manager bring in recommendation at next regular meeting as to what streets to run waterpipe down to serve district East of Oregon to Elm between "A" Street and Helena, size of pipe and approximate cost per foot for installation, motion seconded by Lake, carried so ordered. HAYLETT STATES that if it is th wish of the council, any place he finds tomorrow that does not have a flew will be served a notice for corrdction, if not complyed with a complaint will be issued at time stated in notice .,"SeG_./V nU1-4s �7 SPECIAL HOUSING COMMITTEE: Mayor Nelson asked the council if they desired the continuance of the Housing Committee, motion made by Beck that the Mayors Special Housing Committee continue negotiations for temporary tiousing, motion seconded by Overlie, 'I carried by roll call vote of six (6). I WENDELL BROWN: spoke on temporary tiousing and the importance, corrections and cooperation. .393 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING CONTINUED COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 18. 1947 CANCELLING WARRANTS: A letter was read from Lawrence Hubble's office, stating that a Resolution could be -drawn by the City Attorney.authoring the City Clerk to cancel unclaimed warrants of long standing, motion made by Beck, seconded by Hostetter that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up Resolution for cancellation of unclaimed warrants, motion carried. CHIEF OF POLICE A.L. McKIBBIN: appeared at the meeting late, he was a sked to read Mr. Baumgardners letter of complaints, policing problems in general were discussed. PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION: Wendell Brown read a letter from The Public Housing Administrationrregarding the city taking over the Navy Housing property, several items were identified by numbering, they wish to negotiate with the city as they desir.•e to dispose of the project, motion made by Beck that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate for Water and Sewer lines and that the Planning Commission take steps to bring the Navy H.mes into the City Limits, motion seconded by Overlie,carr.ied s o ordered. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: City Clerk furnished each member a copy of the October budget of all departments. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 609: AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING AND REGULATING PEDDLING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PASCO, ESTABLISHING LICENSE FEES AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. motion made by Beck that Ordinance No. 609 be given the 1st reading, motion voted on by roll call, Beck, Lake and Overlie voting "yes", Grigg, Hostetter and Wallis voting "no". Glasow was out of the room. ORDINANCE NO. 591: it AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS, FIXING THEIR NUMBER AND TERMS OF OFFICE, COMPENSATION OR SALARIES AND DUTIES. Motion made by Grigg seconded by Beck that Ordinance No. 591 be tabled, motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 605: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THEA LLEYS IN BLOCK 158, IN PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO PASCO. motion made by Overlie seconded by Beck that Ordinance No. 605 be given the first reading, motion carried, Ordinance No. 605 was r ead, motion made by Overlie(. seconded by Beck that Ordinance No. 605 has been given the first reading, motion carried, motion made by Lake seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 605 be given the second reading.by title only, motion carried, Ordinance No. 605 was read by title, motion made by Overlie seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 605 has been given the second reading by title only, motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 606: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION, PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFORE AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, AND PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND LIFE SAFETY IN CONNECTION WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PROCESSES. motion made by Wallis seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 606 be given the second reading by title only, motion carried, Ordinance No. 606 was read by title, motion made by Overlie seconded by Lake ,,that Ordinance No. 606 has had second reading by title, motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 608: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND CREATING A COMMERCIAL ZONE C-2 DISTRICT BETWEEN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF 3RD AND 2ND STREETS AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. motion made by Overlie seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 608 be given the first reading, motion carried, Ordinance No. 608 was read, motion made by Lake seconded by Beck that Ordinance No. 608 has been given the first reading, motion carried, motion made by Lake seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 608 be given the second reading by title only, motion carried, Ordinance No. 608 was read by title, motion made by Overlie seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 608 has been given the second reading by title, motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 609: AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING AND REGULATING PEDDLING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PASCO, ESTABLISHING LICENSE FEES AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLTION THEREOF. motion made by Glasow seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 609 be given the.first reading, motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). I '4� 1394 Ordinance No. 609 was read, motion made by Lake seconded by Glasow that Ordinance No. 609 has had the first reading, motion carried, motion made by Beck seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 609 be given the second reading by title only, motion ;I carried, Ordinance No. 609 was.given'the second reading by title, motion made by Overlie seconded by Beck that Ordinance No. 609 has been given the second reading by title, motion carried. �I ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Hostetter sec6nded by Overlie that the meeting adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, December 2, 1947, eight o'clock P.M., motion carried. ATTEST:Mayor City Clerk Passed and approved this day of 1947. City Cler y'j