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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-1947 Minutess ' k " 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. 410 PASCO, WASHINGTON 1401 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): v 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 1402 PASCO, WASHINGTON 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 covered by the oath of office. -rh 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 day of = 19