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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-1948 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON 1407 CALL TO ORDER: 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., Chas. Grigg, A.T. Hostetter, H.G. Lake, T.G. Overlie and C.R. Wallis, City Attorney D.W. Zent was also present. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SETA SIDE: by unanimous consent. APPOINTING COMMITTEES FOR THE YEAR 1948: motion made by Beck seconded by Lake that the committees stand as appointed for the year 1947, motion carried. STREETS, ALLEYS, PARKS & CEMETERY: CLAIMS: Beck, Glasow and Overlie Wallis, Hostetter and Glasow LIGHT, FIRE AND WATER: POLICE & LICENSING: Grigg, Hostetter and Lake Glasow, Lake and Beck FINANCE & JUDICIARY: BUILDING: Mayor, Treasurer, and Wallis Hostetter, Lake and Grigg Auditing & Printing: PUBLIC PROPERTY AND DOCKS: Wallis, Overlie and Glasow Lake, Hostetter and Grigg MAYOR PRO -TEM: A.T. Hostetter Motion made by Beck seconded by Grigg that Hostetter be appointed Mayor Pro -tem, motion carried. BIDS ON DRAG LINE: Ten bids were received, opend.d and read as follows: Nelson Equipment Co. --Portland, Oregon $11,538.00 Western Machinery Co. --Spokane, bash. 100737.00 Feenaughty Machinery Co. -Spokane, Wash. 11'10,304.70 Columbia Equipment Co. --Portland, Oregon10,088.27 General Machinery Co. --Spokane, Wash. 11,764.00 Western Equipment Co. --Spokane, Wash. $112049.95 Fred M. Viles & Co., Inc. --Spokane, Wash. $11,388.40 Modern Machinery Co., Inc., -Spokane, Wash. X10,595.30 Andrews Equipment Co., Spokane, Wash. 111,619.19 Empire Equipment Co., Spokane, Wash. 11,052.00 Motion made by Beck that these bids be set aside for consideration, Monday, January 12th, 7:30 o'clock P.M., motion seconded by nostetter and. carried. PUBLIC HEARING: on -annexing, A.H. Averys property to the City of Pasco was heard at this time, property described as follows: t The Southwest quarter (SWI) of the Northeast Quarter (NE4), Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Nine (9) North, Range 30, E.W.M., in Franklin County, Washington. No protests were made. ORDINANCE NO. 611: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PASCO OF LANDS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED. Motion made by Beck seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 611 be given the first reading, motion carried; Ordinance No. 611 was read, motion made by Beck seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 611 has been given the first reading, motion carried; motion made by Overlie seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 611 be given the second reading by title only, motion carried, Ordinance No. 611 was read by title, motion made by Glasow seconded by Beck that Ordinance No. 611 has been given the second reading by title only, motion carried. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Hill Williams, Secretary of the Chamberof Commerce spoke of the Chamber of Commerce favoring the annexation of all Districts. Reference was made to letter and Resolution; Mr. Wendell Brown also spoke on annexation, water and sewer extensions to out lying areas as there are not too many sites left, he suggests that the engineering, legal procedures and financing all be embraced in cost of Sewer Extensions, that all consumers pay same charge, following a discussion, motion made by Hostetter seconded by Grigg that Ordinance No. 612 be given the first reading, ,-motion carried. 1408 PASCO, WASHINGTON . REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER -JANUARY--62- 1948 ORDINANCE NO. 61x: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MENTIONS OF SEWER TRUNK LINES, LATERALS AND WATER MAINES, ESTABLISHING THE PAYMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SAME, THE "EARMARKING" OF $1502000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER DISPOSAL PLANT: THE CREATION OF A SEWER FUND FOR FUTURE EXTENTIONS AND THE LEVY OF $1.00 PER MONTH UPON EACH HOME AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER DISPOSAL PLANT. was read, motion made by Hostetter seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 612 has been given the first reading, motion carried, Beck voting "no", City Attorney stated the Ordinance was introduced for discussion following the discrossion this was turned to the Water and Sewer committee. MR. PITCHER: wishes to know if there is a possible chance of getting water and sewer service at the point.. North of State Department office, motion made by Beck that any one out side of city limits adjacent city water lines be served at double city rates, subject to revocable permit, motion seconded by Grigg, motion carried Water Committee to work this out with the City Attorney. TAXI CABS-CASS. UTZ AND BUNCH: Local taxi cab operators object to more Taxi Companies being issued a license. City Attorney states the Taxi Ordinance would have to be changed limiting the number of taxis. A complaint was made that the new cabs were not complying with the Ordinance. Police and license committee to report back at next regular meet- ing. BROWNINGS BUILDING AT NIXON AND 3RD: Mr. Olsen requested permission for '"r. Browning to reopen a retail store at the aforesaid location which is in R-1. Mr. Muscatell and Mr. Fair, living close to the building objected account bad condition odbuilding and rats, this was turned to the Planning Commission. COLUMBIA RIVER ADDITION (200 homes): A letter and plat was read from E.T. Churchman asking that the property in Columbia River Addition be considered for annexation soon as legally possible. FILTRATION PLANT: Mr. Rice states the plant is 60% completed at this time. PARKING METERS McKibbin spoke of removing eight meters at the intersection of third and Lewis, this would take care of parking space requested by Bux for bank deposit purposes, meters are now placed too close to the corners according to state law, the council concurred with the chief; the need for painted lines to assist with traffice was also mentioned. KARL KRUDWIU: spoke of the need of sewer service west of the swimming pool and north of the present new housing project, this was turned to the water and sewer committee, they will meet Thursday, 7:30 08clock P.M.. GASOLINE AND OIL BIDS: Four bids were received, opened and read as follows: NAME H. Earl Clack Co.-iiavre, Montana General Petroleum Corp. -Seattle, Wash.MGBILGAS MOBILGAS SPECIAL Richfield Oil Corp. -Los Angeles, Calif. Hi -Octane Gasoline Richfield Ethyl GASOLINE OIL .177 .1145 .207 .227 500 gal or more .1145 .192 200 - 499 .117 .212 40 - 199 .1245 Less than:40 gal .1345 Shell Oil Co. -Spokane, Wash. Shell Premium 1:212'_`.1145 Shell ..1.92' Motion made by Beck to accept H. Earl Clacks bid on gasoline of .177, motion seconded by Hostetter, carried by roll call vote of six (6), motion made by Beck seconded by Hostetter that Richfield Oil Corporation be awarded the diesel oil bid of .1145, motion carried b� roll call vote of six (6). SEWER EXTENSION BIDS: One bid was received, opened and read as follows: E.M. Brown for Brown Sand & Gravel Co. Total bid $10306.50 Motion Made by Beck seconded by Lake to hold up decision until Monday, Jan- uary 12, 1948, motion carried. NORTHWEST FILTER COMPANY'S voucher in the amount of $12,467.12 is being held up for Malonys signature. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED by unanimous consent. 1 4 0 9 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER JANUARY 6, 1948 I� BILLS: Current & belated 1947 bills against the city were read as follows, motion made by Grigg seconded by Hostetter that all vouchers properly signed and approved '- beallowed, motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7), Voucher presented by Northwest Filter Co. in the amount of $12,4617.12 was withheld for Malonys s ignattttre . CURRENT EXPENSE P2P49Laudo.r.LachD.A. Lauderback Salary Fireman 14.80- 22950 State Treasurer Firemens Relief 6c Comp. Fund 69.00 22951 Amos Whitmire Salary laborer 30.00 22952 Benton -Franklin Health Dept. Budgeted amount for 1948 4,000.00 22953 Association of Wash. Cities Annual Dues 100.00 22954 Howard -Cooper Cor 1 Bal. on repairs to fire truck P P P u k 666.12 22955 to22962 Mayor & Councilmen Payroll8 �Q0 .. 22963 to 22977 Various Departments Payroll 2,3.57 22978 to 22988 Police Dept. Payroll 2,500.40 22989 to 22998 Fire Dept. Payroll 11795.59 22999 to 23015 Vol. Fire Dept. Payroll 88.67 23016 to 23026 -Navy Base Labor & Fire Payroll 697.84 23027 Void 23028 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 735.46 Sewer Fund 13,138.45 " 129-130 Sewer Fund Payroll 487.80 131 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 11.40 499.20 ' WATER DEPT. 6633o huto Vic. Pasco Auto Co. One Pickup -Bal on another 11439.24 6614 to 6625 Water Dept. Payroll 21207.71 6626 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 165.28 3,812.23 Street Dept. 2136 to 2140 Street Dept. Payroll 1,217.16 2141 Pasco Bank Withholding tax 130.80 1,347.96_ Swimming Pool Fund 27 Northwest Filter Co. Filter Equipment 769.05 LI BRA RY 926 to 93.0. Library Payroll 415.52 931co Ban Pasco Bank Withholding tax 45.13 I 952 Pasco Water Dept. Service 2,00 462.65 'RECREATION 767 to 769 Recreation Payroll 704:60 770 ' AbbboBankC tax Withholding tax 90, 40 795.00 Airport tp ll 17 11 0 71 �19P rtank Vd H910Iding tas 997'g COMMUNICATIONS: 1,015.00 .-, POP CORN. STAND (BILLY TOWNE: ) Grand Totl 21,070.49 A letter was read from E.T. Churchman requesting that if this vehicle is to continue in operation on the street, that it be made to -alternate equally �• - I among the tenants throughout the block, no action wastaken. BILLY TOWNESfS: applicationflor license to operate a pop corn wagon at 112 North 4th for the year 1948 was read, motion made by Grigg seconded by Overlie thatthe license be granted, motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). IIS TAXI -LICENSE APPLICATION: ' An application for business license to operate a taxi was read from J.D. Pettus I location , 4th & Lewis on private property, motion made by Hostetter seconded by Overlie that license be held up pending further investigation and report at next regular meeting, motion carried. W.E. BUNCH -TAXI METER SPACE: An application for meter space at 3232 W. Lewis was read, motion made by Beck seconded by Hostetter that a renewal of meter space for taxi be issued, motion carried. RECREATION HALL -SKY CLUB (LICENSE APPLICATION): An application for license presented by Roy Stokely to operate the sky club was read, motion made by Hostetter seconded by Grigg that the license be issued, motion carried. I BACONS RECREATION (LEWIS & TACOMA): an application for license was presented by A.N. Korkalo to operate seven pool tables, motion made by Hostetter, seconded by Grigg to issue license, motion carried. RAYS TAVERN (132 W. LEWIS): An application presented by Ray Thielen to operate a beer tavern was read. FUNLAND (110 S. 4TH)An application for licen se to operate a recreation center was presented by G.1T. Belman, motion made by Beck seconded by Overlie that t/"."�- `"` requests be granted, motion carried. 1410 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER JANUARY 6, 1948 ', II REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE: STREET COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: that stop lights be placed at the following locations -1st 6c Lewis, 2nd & Lewis, 3rd & Lewis, 5th & Lewis, 1st & Clark and 3rd & Clark, also recommend that the stop light at 4th & Lewis be replaced by corner lights. McKibbin spoke about getting a state engineer ,to take traffic count and make recommendations.' UNUSED: SIDE WALK DRIVE WAYSY The committee recommend that property owners be requested to build walks back and replace curbs, motion made by Glasow seconded by Wallis to accept the recommendation, City Clerk to notify persons responsible, names and information to be furnished by John Beck. UNION OIL STATION: should be notified to install a drainage for waste water, motion made by Overlie seconded by Hostetter to accept recommendation and that the City Clerk so notify Ernie Jarrard at Fifth and Lewis. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESO-LUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 289: Authorizing the Chief of Police to employ.three additional men to the Police force as permanent policemen, motion made by Urigg seconded by Glasow that Resolution No. 289 be adopted, motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 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 ITO. 579, PASSED AND ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 17, 1946, ADOPTING A PLAN THEREFOR AND DECLARING THE ESTI-N, MATED COSTS THEREOF AS NEAR AS MAY BE DETERMINED, THE EXACT FORM, DATE OF MATUR- ITIES 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 Heck seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 610 be given the second reading by title only, motion carried, Ordinance No. 610 was read by title only, motion made by Overlie seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 610 has been given the second reading by title, motion carried; motion made by Overlie seconded by Grigg that Ordinance No. 610 be given the third reading, motion carried, Ordinance No. 610 was read in full, motion made by Beck seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 610 has been given the third reading, motion carried, motion made by "verlie seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. 610 be adopted motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 613: DEFINING CERTAIN OFFENSES AGAINST PEACE AND ORDER: Motion made by Beck seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 613 be given the first reading, motion carried, Ordinance No. 613 was read, motion made by Glasow seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 613 has been given the first reading, motion carried, motion made by Glasow seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 613 be given the second reading by title only, motion carried, Ordinance No. 613 was read by title. Motion made by Lake seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 613 has been given the second reading by title, motion carried. PASCO AIR PORT: Issuing building permits and fire hazard at the base was discussed, no action taken. ,e ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Hostetter seconded b)f Grigg that the meeting recess to Monday.. January 12th, 7:30 O'clock P.M., motion carried. Attest: Mayor ity lerk Passed and approved this p% o --day of 1948.