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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-1948 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER JUNE 15, 1948. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:10 o1clock P. M. by Honorable Mayor Pro -tem A. T. Hostetter; Mayor W. A. Nelson took over during the reading of the minutes. ROLL CALL: By Clerk, Councilmen present were John Beck, Art Glasow, Jr., Charles Grigg, A. T. Hostetter, H. G. Lake, T. G. Overlie and C. R. Wallis; also City Attorney, D. W. Zent. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes were read and approved for meetings held April 6th, 9th, 20th and 27th, 1948. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: Motion so made by Grigg, seconded by Beck and carried. BUS LINE: Raymond Hatch, is interested in obtaining a franchise to operate a bus line in the City of Pasco; states he has good equipment also standby equipment; a five year franchise was mentioned; Committee to work out Ordinance and franchise with Mr. Hatch and the City Attorney. EARL PERRY: Mr. Perry states he is going to sell about 80 lots at his location across the road from the City Limits and requests Water service from the Navy water line. He was advised to take this up with the Water Manager. Making a loop line to avoid a dead end was discussed; connecting with school line was thought to be possible. PETITION (2 Block 3 Terrace Heights Addition): A petition was read, signed by 18 property owners requesting that the East half of Block 3, Terrace Heights Addition be rezoned from Residential District R-2 to Commercial District C-1. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Hostetter that this be turned to the Planning Commission to report at next regular meeting; motion carried. MR. REED: spoke about water service stating $2,600.00 would be avail- able for water installation. UNION OIL COMPANY (H. KIDWELL)::,) The Union Oil Company desires to double the size of their present office space at their location on West "A" Street and are unable to acquire steel studding; they wish to use wood studding same as in the present structure. Motion made by Beck that the Union Oil Company be allowed to construct building addition, same structure as former building. Grigg and the Columbia Grain and'Feed to be given the same privilege at 9th and "A". Building Inspector to be instructed to issue permits. City Clerk to so notify Building Inspector. Motion seconded by Overlie and carried. CENTRAL SAND AND GRAVEL (Mr. Martin): A letter was read from the Central Sand & Gravel Company signed by E. D. Martin, stating in part that they will not make any further excavations in that general area to a'depth more than 10 feet below the grade of Ainsworth Ave;.that all over burden for a period of five years will be placed in present excavation if permitted to continue its rock crushing operations and sand and gravel business in that area and at the present location. Abating the nuisance was discussed, also bond. Motion made by Grigg that agreement be accepted, changing X1,000.00 Bond to $5,000. Motion second- ed by Overlie; Glasow was out of the room; Hostetter and Wallis voted "No"; motion carried. Motion made by Lake that the City Attorney be instructed to dismiss the action now pending against the Harold L. Blanton et al. by the City of Pasco land dismiss the restraining order. Motion seconded by Overlie and carried by %roll call vote of six (6). PERMIT: Motion made by Beck that Mr. Martin be granted a permit to operate the Central Sand & Gravel Pit at present location, purpose in mind of abating the nuisance and further satisfying peititioner.s. ;-Motion seconded by Lake and carried. SOLICITING FOR CHURCH: Mr. Jones (colored) wishes to solicit contribu- tions for the erection of a church for the colored people but wishes to solicit the entire city. He was advised that this could not be done until the Green River Ordinance had been amended. PROWLERS: Mr. Struthers states that in the vicinity of 5th and "A" they have been bothered by prowlers and need a street light badly. P.U.D. are making plans to correct this condition. LOADING ZONE (Mrs. Thornton): Mrs. Thornton requests a loading and unloading zone be painted at 222 North 2nd Avenue. Motion made by Grigg that loading zone be granted; motion seconded by Wallis and carried. City Clerk to notify Street Department. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: Ray Clark, requested the Council to take immediate action to put in effect the day light saving time account other important cities having adopted it. Motion made by Lake, seconded by Wallis that the City Council of the City of Pasco concur with the Mayor relative to going on day -light saving time at Mid -night, Sunday, June 20th, 1948; returning to standard time when Richland does; motion carried unanimous. SPRAYING: Mr. Bishop has spraying equipment and wishes to contract work for the City. Motion made by Beck, seconded by Overlie that the City Engineer take care of this; the Engineer is sick at this time. Motion made by Lake, seconded by Hostetter that the Mayor be empowered to take care of this, motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING (Continued) COUNCIL CHAMBER JUNE 15, 1948. BILLS: Three vouchers were read as follows: W. A. Nelson, James Construction Co., and the Western Roofing and Siding Co. Motion made by Hostetter, seconded by Lake that the two vouchers signed and approved be allowed: W. A. Nelson, $36.35 and James Construction Co. $7,879.63. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Western Roofing and Siding Co.'s voucher to be withheld. COMMUNICATIONS: AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION: A letter was read from the Arbitra- tion Association stating the Board award in full settlement for claim submitted to arbitration $2,350.00 to Welley Bintz. Motion made by Lake -that we draw up an emergency Ordinance to pay off the arbitration agreement, prepare voucher and mail same to Mr. Bintz; motion seconded by Hostetter and carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RECREATION BUILDING: A lease from War Public Works Project No. 45-243-F was read in full covering a 20 -year payment plan of purchase. Motion made by Grigg that the Mayor be empowered to sign lease, motion seconded by Lake; carried by roll call vote of six (6). Hostetter was out of the room. FILTRATION PLANT: A letter was read from John W. Cunningham & Associates enclosing file on proposal, specifications and plan of switch board. TkeyThegommend that the bid of the North Coast Electric Co, items 1,2,4 & 5 be accepted. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Lake to accept the bid of the North Coast Electric Co. as received by John W. Cunningham & Associates. Mayor to sign proposal. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Hostetter had been excused. SWIMMING POOL: A letter was read from J. P. Head regarding leak at the Pool whereby, Head and the James Construction Co. agree to repair leaks when they are fully convinced that there is a definite leak in pool or piping - - Will also make connections to existing drain without interruption to operation, repair fence, re -landscape or other damage caused by leaks or repairs of leaks in piping, and pay for loss of water due to leaks in pool piping. WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE SURVEY: Suggestions for possible contract between City of Pasco and Department of Sociology were read. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Beck that the City Attorney draw an emergency Ordinance to cover survey in the amount of $2,500.00 and that the Mayor be authorized to sign contract; motion carried. TRACK "A" TRIANGLE SYLVESTER PARK ADDITION: A letter was read from E. T. Churchman requesting permission to run sewer line through City's four - foot strip to serve this property. This was turned to the City Engineer and Water Manager. Motion so made by Grigg, seconded by Beck and carried. ORDINANCE NO. 629: VETO VOTED ON: ORDINANCE NO. 629 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND CREATING A COMMERCIAL ZONE C-1 DISTRICT BORDERING ON COURT AND FOURTH AND OTHER STREETS AND REPEAL- ING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, AND FIXING TYPE OF BUILDING THEREIN. Veto was read as follows: ""To the City Council, Pasco, Washington. Re: Ord. No. 629: Commercial C-1 on Court Street - - Gentlemen: I hereby veto Ordinance No. 629 for the reason that the matter has been turned to the Planning Commission and that body has been working with the County Planning Commission toward uniform zoning. Naturally before any ordinance such as this is, must be concurred upon by the Planning Commission. Yours truly, W. A. Nelson, Mayor."" Motion made by Beck, seconded by Overlie that this veto be taken over the Mayor's head; motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Hostetter was out of the room. Wallis voted "No'. Beck, Glasow, Grigg, Lake and Overlie voting "yes"; motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: At this time 11:40 o'clock P.M., Mayor Nelson withdrew from the meeting which automatically adjourned to next regular meeting Tuesday, 8:00 o'clock P.M., July 6, 1948. ATTEST: Passed of 1948. City Clerk. 0