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Home My WebLink About02-17-1948 MinutesREGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 17, 1948 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at eight five o'clock P.M., Honorable Mayor W.A. Nelson presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk, Councilmen present were Jotin Beck, Art Gla.sow jr., Charles Grigg, A.T. Hostetter, H.G. Lake and C.R. Wallis`, T.G. Overlie was absent, City Attorney D.W. Zent was present. REGULAR ORDER"OF BUSINESS set aside by unanimous consent. IVAN HARPER: NEWSPAPER STAND: Mr. harper asked to operate a newspaper stand on the sidewalk corner of 4th & Lewis, Service Station or Saylors corner, stand to be 5'' X 6' X 31, motion made by nostetter seconded by Grigg that this be turned to a Committee for further investigation; Committee, Lake, Grigg and Wallis, motion carried. W.C. WADE TREE TRIMMING: Mr. Wade desires to trim city trees located in the parking strips. He was instructed to work on city trees,only under the supervision of I.N. Bricky. 1419 ORDINANCE NO. 615: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 578, BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING -TO THE CONVEYANCE OF PASSENGERS AND BAGGAGE FOR HIRE, AND PROVIDING FOR TAXICAB 'OPERATORS LICENSE AND REGULATING THE OWNERSHIP OF TAXICABS AND TAXICAB COMPANIES IN THE CITY OF PASCO: AND LIMITING AND CONTROLLING THE NUMBER OF TAXICAB LICENSES AS PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE. Motion made by Beck seconded by Glasow that ordinance No. 615 be given the third reading, motion carried, Ordinance No. 615 was read, motion made by Lake seconded by Beck that Ordinance No. 615 has been given the third reading, motion carried, Ordinance No. 615 was debated, Mayor recommended that the passage be postponed to next regular meeting, motion made by Wallis seconded. by Lake that Ordinance No. 615 be tabled for more consideration, motion carried. ; CARL FREY USED CAR SALES LOT: Carl Freys application to operate a used car sales lot adjacent the Economy Service Station at 111 North 4th was read, motion made by Hostetter seconded by Beck that the license be issued, motion carried. WM. L DANIELS (colored) WATER SERVICE: Mr. Daniels states that several people in Block 5, Terrace Heights Addition wants water service, approximate cost as estimated by the Water Manager would be $1,500.00, Daniels thought the money could be raised when this has been done,.the Water Manager will make installation. CHARLES THORNTON: TEMPORARY PERMIT 111 N. 5th: Mr. Thornton says he has a lease on the lot to January 1, 1949 and. a temporary permit expires at the same time on office building, this was turned to the license committee. AMERICAN UNITED SHOWS: J. C'S. Mr. Hendlarstated the J.C's. would like to sponsor.- the carnival and have it located North or !Nest of the Swimming Pool on the park property (Request was tabled) . REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED by unanimous consent. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION: A petition was read from Rev. William Schmitz petitioning for annexation of Blocks 1 and 4, Sylvesters Third Addition to the city limits, it was suggested that this be brought in with other properties in that areadesiring to annex. Sewer and Water connections will not be held up pending annexation proceedings. WADING POOL: A copy of letter to A.T. Hostetter and sketch from W.L. klialony was discussed, no action taken. ML.`AVQVT',V- A request from the City Treasurer was read, that $3,000.00 be transferred from the Current Expense Fund to the Recreation Fund, at this time, as that fund is over drawn by 4200.00, motion made by Beck seconded by Lake granting this transfer, motion carried. OLD FIRE TRUCK: A letter was read from Raymond Todd offering $50.00 for the old fire truck and $5.00 apiece for lamp posts now in the City Street yard; disposing of the truck was turned to the Fire Committee and Fire Chief, no action taken on the poles. .k 1420 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 17, 1948 JOHN W. CUNNINGHAMIS PROPOSAL: A letter of February 13, 1948 was read covering site and sketch for Sewage Treatment Plant, estimates of construction costs, recommend plans & costs of connecting existing sewer system to plant, general effects and changes to be made on completion of McNary Dam. Plans & financing construction of lant, sewer and water extension to rapidly developing areas for the sum of 9800.00, motion made by Hostetter seconded by Grigg to accept the $800.00 offer, motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). FILTRATION PLANT UNIT NO. 3: A letter was read from John W. Cunningham & Associates with a complete copy of Plans & Specifications for unit No. 2, Unit No. 3, advising that bids be called for unit No. 3 at this time, motion made by Grigg seconded by Lake that bids be called on Unit No. 3 for March 16, 1948, 8:00 o'clock P.M., motion carried by Voll call vote of six (6). DEED 40 FOOT STRIP NORTH BOUNDRY SW4f SECTION 28:- A quit claim deed was read from the Richfield Oil,Corp to the City of Pasco, Washington for the above stated strip of property needed for street purposes, deed to be recorded. PUBLIC HEARING ON BLOCK ONE (1): PASCO IMPROVEMENT CO'S FIRST ADDITION: Public Hearing held as published and posted, no objections were made; this to bb turned to the Planning Commission. TAXI LOADING ZONES: ANh THREE ADDITIONAL CABS: An application for a business license to operate three (3) more taxi cabs also Three more zones or loading and unloading spaces were requested by the Reliable Cab Co., at their present location, 200 block, north side of West Lewis, motion made by Grigg seconded by Wallis to turn this to the Police and Licenseing Committee, motion carried. No action taken/'cab license. BARBER SHOP 111 NORTH 1ST: An application was read, presented by dames Veasley (colored) to operate a barber shop at 111 North 1st Street, discussion was entered into relative to this building being a fire hazard located in Fire Zone 1, at this time, The Planning Commissions letter was read recommending: (lst) That no permits or licenses be granted for any occupancy in territory situated between, Lewis St., and Yakima, First St., and Tacoma, until such time as a general survey of conditions can be made of this territory. (2nd): That a City Engineer be employed to take over building inspecting and engineering duties of the city. Motion made by Wallis seconded by Hostetter that the Planning Commissions recommendation be accepted on roll call vote; Beck, Glasow--and Grigg voted "no"; Hostetter, Lake and Wallis voting "yes"; tie vote, City Attorney advised that motion died. Motion made by Glasow seconded by Beck that this be turned to the Police and License Committee, motion covering first part of letter, motion made by Hostetter that the Mayor be authorized to hire a City Engineer with the approval of the council at a tentative salary of $6,000.00 per year, seconded by Wallis, motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). AVERY PROPERTY EAST LEWIS: Motion made by Beck seconded by Lake that the Planning Commission be requested to make East Lewis completely business or commercial -2, m6tion carried, Hostetter and Wallis voted "no". WAR DEPARTMENT PIPE LINE EASEMENT: Preliminary to formal cancellation of said easement and surrender of premises of the City of Pasco, it is necessary to obtain the consent of the city, leaving the access road and water line in tbact, motion made by Wallis seconded by Glasow that the city request the War Department to leave the r -ea- and water line intact, motion carried, City Clerk to so notify War Department and Northern Pacific. �I REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: STREET COMMITTEE reports Br•ickey ready to clean streets, washing and cleaning was discussed. LIONS CLUa sponsoring Scouts in movement to clear the side walks of rubbish cans to be placed on streets; Dietrich to be contacted relative to disposal. WATER TANK on North Arthur is allowed. to run over, Water Manager to Check with pumpman. WIDENING 5th Street, Sylvester and Yakima Streets was mentioned. PASCO, WASHINGTCN REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 17, 1948 BUILDING COL24ITTEE recommend that all C-2 zone conform to Fire Zone -2, City Attorney to draw Ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT -Orville Olson was appointed by the Mayor to fill vacancy of Floyd L. Perry, motion made by Grigg seconded by Lake that the Appointimeht be accepted, motion carried. LIBRARY APPOINTMENTS: Mrs. V.E. Hurley was re -appointed as a member of the board --term expired. Walter Oberst re -appointed as a member of the Board --term expired. Motion made by Wallis seconded by Hostetter to accept the appointments, motioh carried. WATER SERVICE TO SCHMIDT AND KELLY: Extending water service to 13th, between Clark and Bonneville was requested to serve a building site for six houses, Water Manager to negotiate. RECESS: Motion made by Lake.seconded by Wallis that the meeting recess to 2:30 o -'clock P.M., Wednesday February 18th to open bids on bond issue, motion carried. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk Passed and approved thi �� day of 1948. City Clerk 1421