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PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER DECEMBER 16, 1947
CALL .TO 0 RDER :
Meeting called to order at eight ten o'clock P.M., Honorable Mayor W.A. Nelson
presiding. '
ROLL CALL:
By clerk, Councilmen present were John Beck, A.T. Hostetter, H.G. Lake and
C.R. Wallis, Art Glasow, Fr. and Charles Grigg arrived ten (10) minutes late,
T.G. Overlie was absent; City Attorney D.W. Zent was present.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE by unanimous consent.
PETITION FOR HEARING ON ANNEXATION (A.H. AVERY):
Mr. Avery referring to his petition for annexation presented December 2, 1947,
on "The Southwest quarter (SWI) of the Northeast quarter (NE4)2 Section Twenty-
eight (28), Township Nine (9) North, Range Thirty (30), E.W.M., in Franklin
Uounty, Washington", now requests that a public hearing be held January 6, 1948
that notices be published and posted. Platting to conform with contiguous
City property and presenting blue print was favored, this to aid in water and
sewer extension developments. Mr. Avery states he expects to finance Water
and Sewer installation, motion made by Beck that the Uity Clerk be authorized
to call for a public hearing January 6, 1948 on annexation of track of land
as afore described owned by A.H. Avery, motion seconded by Glasow, motion
carried.
MR. SPEER DESIRES TO PURCHASE CITY STREET:
Mr. Speer wishes to purchase from the city a portion of North 13th Street thys
squaring up h&s 'property in Pettits Second Addition and making additional building
sites, he offered $1,000.00, price of building sites when purchased valued from
$200.00 to 4600.00, City Attorney advises that the Council will have to set a
minimum price on property described by meets and bounds and advertise for public
sale as per Ordinance,' petition for vacation of street first step, Mr. Zent
to advise proper procedure when requested.
TAXI LICENSE APPLICATION (W.H. JACKSON):
The Yakima Valley Cab Cots. application for business license to operate two (2)
cabs in Pasco was read, motion made by Grigg seconded by Hostetter that the
application be approved, motion carried by roll call Vote of six (6).
NEIL HOLTER REQUESTS WATER AND SEWER SERVICE:
Mr. Holter is interested in Water and Sewer service outside -the city limits to
the North, annexation discussed, Temporary Chairman of Planning "ommission stated
the Commission had been working with property owners and working out boundary
so as to maintain the 75% required by law, asked about a zig zag boundary on the
West, this was not favored, motion made by Hostetter seconded by Lake that the
Planning Commission get -action on boundary to the North and West, somn as
possible, motion carried.
Mrs. CHRIS ROUGUST: CONVERTING GARAGE TO DWELLING:
A letter presented by i41rs. Rougust was read stating an application for
Building Permit to convert garage into a dwelling, had been denied by the
Building Inspector and the Planning Commission and is hereby presenting the
same request to the council, motion made by Grigg that Mrs. Rougust be granted
permission to finish interior of garage, question discussed, letter of denial to
Mrs. Rougust from Planning Commission of December 11th was read, City Attorney
advised that the proceeduretaken by Mrs. Rougust was not an appeal and suggested
that she proceed according to Ordinance, Grigg withdrew the motion, Mrs. 5bugust
was given a copy of Ordinance No. 345.
CIVIL SERVICE -PORTER SHAFER-GERTRUDE SPEIER:
A letter was read from Mrs.Speier relative to vouchers submitted by her for
services rendered as Secretary of the Civil Service commission and suggests
that $36.00 per month be established as a regular. wage, The vouchers were reviewed
but not honored account not conforming with action taken by the Council January
71 1947 at the requext of the Civil Service Commission, the City Attorney advises
that vouchers be returned to Mrs. Speier for correction, City Clerk to so do.
ADDITIONAL PERSONEL IN POLICE DEPARTMENT: two (2) clerks and another patrolman
are needed badly, temporary help to be hired right away, Ordinance to be drawn
creating new positions, motion made by Glasow seconded by Wallis that the
Mayor request examination for three additional positions in the Police Department,
motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
RUSSEL R. RIDENOUR: spoke about the need of more light signals within the city
limits of Vasco, strangers running the stop light also creates a hazard, motion
made by Beck that we find some money and install about 15 stop lights, Beck
withdrew the motion.
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REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED by unanimous consent.
BILLS & COMMUNICATION:
VOUCHER (Emma Cox):
A voucher presented by Emma Cox in the amount of $49.00, services rendered in
Clerks office, extra help, motion made by Beck seconded by Hostetter that the
voucher be -honored, motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
Taxi Cab LICENSE APPLICATION ( HAROLD & BERT BAKER):
An application presented by Harold Baker to operate two taxi cabs, motion made
by Grigg seconded by Beck that the license be granted, motion carried. -
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: ( PARKING POST OFFICE):
A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce recommending that the meters be
removed from around the Federal Building and five minute parking signs be erected,
motion made by Beck that the meter man change meters in front and side of
Post Office to 12 minutes parking (all meters on Government property), motion
seconded by Hostetter, motion carried; 1 penny for 12 minutes was suggested.
PASCO HARDWARE wants a meter in front of their store,
PARKING METER BID:
The bid submitted by the Duncan Meter Corp., July 15th was reconsidered, motion
made.by Beck that we accept the bid of the Duncan Meter Corp. for 32 meters
installed at $76.00 each with discount. City Clerk to notify the Duncan Meter
Corp.., -.motion seconded by Lake carried by roll call vote of five (5).
SALES TAX (H.B. SHELDON)L
A corrected voucher presented by lair. Sheldon in the final amount of $1,396.64 was
presented for payment, also, letter from the tax commission stating the above
amount in sales tax had been paid by Sheldon; motion made by Hostetter that this
voucher in the amount of $1,396.64 be paid, motion seconded by Wallis, carried
by roll call vote of five ( 5) .
JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM & ASSOCIATES FILTER PLANT INDICATOR:
A letter from John W. Cunningham & Associates was read regarding price rise in the
indicator and ordering from Hugh G. Purcell Co. no objections were voiced.
RECREATION BUILDING (HAL HOLMES AND W. MAGNUSON):
A letter was read from Holmes and Magnuson regarding acquiring recreation building.
RECREATION ROOM (L.J. GRESS):
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A letter was read from -Mr. Gress stating he no longer intended to establish a
Recreation room at 205 W. Lewis.
SEWER AND WATER EXTENSION:
Sewer and water service for Helms & Helms Second Addition was discussed, motion
made by nostetter seconded by Beck that John W. Cunningham & Associate make a
survey and profile of that district laying in Helms & Helms seconde Addition with
possibility of connecting to Ainsworth main trunk, City Clerk to notify
John W. bunningham & Associates, motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE:
LIGHT EXTENSION: Grigg wants a copy of Pacific Power & Lights plans for light
extensions.
SANITARY FILL: mention was made of getting a film on sanitary fill to explain
process of operation.
HOWARD GRAHAM: using parking strip for parking and repair work on heavy equip-
ment, thus causing_a hazardous condition for school children, committee feels
that Mr. Graham should be notified, City Attorney to so notify, Wallis to furnish
necessary information.
BUILDING INSPECTOR CHANGE:Lake reports for Building committee, The Building
Inspector is to move into the Fire Department, starting January 1st on a full
time position at the going wage- of other Department heads, which is $315.00 .
per month, this to be set up by Ordinance, motion made by Grigg seconded by Wallis
that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an Ordinance to cover the
Building Inspectors new wage and hour scale, location of office, etc., motion
carried.
PASCO AIR PORT:
Navys crew with drawn from Base December 10, 1947, Chief of Police, Fire Chief
each to furnish one man, Airport to furnish•1 man and part time man to take
care of relief time from Air port fund, they will care for brig and supervise
the working of prisoners; the Mayor recommends that this be given a try, there
was no dissent
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REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER DECEMBER 16, 1947
CLEANING UP THE CITY:. Ordinance enforcement and exceptions were discussed, also
Planning Commission, motion made by Hostetter that the Planning Commissions
recommendation of December 11, 1947 regarding the conversion of garages into
living quarters be accepted and that department heads cooperate with the Mayor
and other enforcing agents to enforce all Ordinances, motion seconded by Wallis
on roll call, Beck voted "no", Grigg "no", Hostetter "yes", Lake "no" and
Wallis "yes", motion was defeated. Following further discussion, motion made by
Lake that the council go on eecord supporting all Department head 100% in
all their enforcement of Ordinances, motionseconded by Beck, on roll call Beck
voted "yes", Grigg "yes", Hostetter not voting, Lake 'yes", Wallis not voting,
motion carried, City Attorney advises f-arme-r motion not necessary as this is
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READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 287:
A Resolution extendin the time from January 1, 1948 to March 1, 1948 on the
issuance and sale of 9200,000.00 Revenue Bond issue, motion made by Grigg
seconded by Beck.to adopt Resolution No. 287, motion carried by roll call vote
of five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 610:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF WATER REVENUE BONDS IN THE
TOTAL PRINCIPAL SUM OF $200,000.00 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTS
OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS, ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS TO THE EXISTING WATER SYSTEM
OF THE CITY OF PASCO, NAMELY, THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF
A WATER FILTRATION PLANT AND FACILITIES AS PROVIDED IN ORDINANCE NO. 5792 PASSED
AND ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 17, 1946, ADOPTING A PLAN THEREFOR AND DECLARING THE
ESTIMATED COSTS THEREOF AS NEAR AS MAY BE DETERMINED, THE EXACT FORM, DATE OF
MATURITIES AND OTHER DETAILS OF THESE REVENUE BONDS TO BE HEREAFTER FIXED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL: PROVIDING FOR THE EVENTUAL CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL
FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF SUCH BONDS.
Motion made by Lake seconded by Grigg that Ordinance No. 610 be given the
first reading, motion carried, Ordinance No. 610 was read, motion made by Grigg
seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 610 has been given the first reading, motion
carried.
BID ON (PRINTING AND PUBLISHING):
One bid was received and read from the Tri -City Herald as follows:
$.75 per linear column inch for each insertion, any fractional inches
to be prorated on the basis of $.75 per inch.
motion made by Beck seconded by Lake that the Tri -City Herald be accepted,
motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
WRESTLING BOUTS (LICENSE FEE): That the same fee be charged that was used in
the past.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Hostetter seconded by Wallis that the meeting recess to
Tuesday, December 30, 1947, eight o'clock P.M., motion carried.
ATTEST:
leek
Passed and approved this
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