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Home My WebLink About03-01-1949 Minutes52 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER MARCH 1. 1949 1 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:05 P.M. Honorable Mayor John Beck presiding. ROLL CALL: By clerk. Councilmen present, L. E. Bonnett, C. S. Churchman, Charles Grigg Raymond Hicks, A. T. Hostetter and T. G. Overlie. City Attorney, Orville B. Olson was also present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting held February 15 were read, to be approved and signed when corrected. Motion so made by Churchman, seconded by Hostetter. BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows.- Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that all vouchers properly signed and approv- ed be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CURRENT EXPENSE 24.4.14 to 24421 Mayor and Councilmen Payroll February 80.00 24422 to 24434 Various Departments Payroll February 3,5 56.10 24435 to 24441 Various Departments Payroll February 11265.66 24442 to 24449 Various Departments Payroll February 11590.70 24450 to 24454 Various Departments Payroll February 700.00 24455 to 24471 Fire Dept. (Volunteers) Payroll February 84..15,- 24472 to 24484 Fire Department Payroll February 22601.14 24485 306 Pasco Branch Seattle 1st Nat'l Withholding 684.95' 24486 Kennewick Auto Supply Zellerbach Paper Company Disinfectant 14.16 24487 Refills and indexes Federal Laboratories, Inc. Ammunition 90.63 24488 65.92 Kirk's Office Supply Chair and office supplies 47.02 24489 311 Pasco Hardware Hardware 15.85 24490 Johnson's Safety Supply Fire Extinguisher Refills 119.96 24491 Pasco Garbage Service 11.00, 24492 Art Burnside & Co. Fingerprint Ink 5.90 24493 American Elkhart Company Fog Light 30.90 24494 Washington State Ass'n Fire Ch. Membership dues 9.00 24495 Columbia Grain & Feed'. Co. Feed and scratch 9.32 24496 Stromme Motor Dust cloths 4.33 24497 Mrs. Esther Sawyer Meals for prisoners 682.20 24498 Central Motors Repair, Parts 35.77 24499 U. S. Laundry Laundry service 8.20 24 500 0. K. Tire Shop Repairs 23.12 24501 Pasco Auto Company Parts and repairs 83.73 24502 Shaw and Borden Office supplies 44.24 `' 24 503 Franklin Co. P. U. D. Service 71.80 24504 Bi -County Equipment Parts and labor 8.86 24505 Pasco Electric Shop Repair Siren 3.87 24506 Shields Book and Stationery Supplies 19.29 24507 White River Lumber Company Lumber 8.50 24 508 Columbia Basin Paper & Supply Cups, towels 31.16 24509 Mercier's Shell Station Anti -freeze and Lubrication 4.90 24510 Tiney's Furnace Service Clean flues & boiler 22.66 24511 Crown Shell Service Tire repair and oil 1.96 24512 Downey's Equipment rental Compressor rental 24.72 24513 Dunning Insurance Agency Bonds 22.75 24 514 Pasco Insurance Agency Fleet Ins. 86.58 2:4515 City Treasurer Postage and freight 37.47 24516 Columbia Hardware Tools and supplies 59.21 24517 Ivan Lee Repair to trimmer 67.44 24518 Tri -City Herald Legals and office supplies 388.49 24519 Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Service 116.11 24 520 J. C. Juvenal Diesel Oil 186.27 24521 H. Earl Clack Gasoline 1664 132;2 d1 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 1113 to 1118 Library Department Payroll February 392.40' 1119 Pasco-Branch,Seattle 1st Nat'l Withholding Tax 32.10 1120 Gaylord Brothers - Supplies 6.55 1121 Pasco Water Department Service 3.50 1122 Pacific Northwest Bibliogr. Cen. 1949.Membership 0 00 454• 5 AIRPORT DEP4kRTMENT 298 to 305 Airport Department Payroll February 19260.00 305 Pasco Br. SeEttle 1st Nat'l Withholding Tax 67.00 306 City Treasurer Freight & postage 8.00 307 Kennewick Auto Supply Pump 6.56 308 Shields Book & Stationery Refills and indexes 2.27 309 E. N. Hallgren Repair clamps 65.92 310 Wood's Safe and Lock Keys 1.39 311 Crown Shell Station Kerosend 10.19 PASCO, WASHINGTON 15 23 REGULAR MEETING (continued) COUNCIL CHAMBER MARCH 1. 1949 1 STREET DEPARTMENT 2348 T6 2353 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT (continued) 1,446.10 312 Downey Equipmeny Company Rental on hoses 16.48 313 Franklin County P.U.D. Service 670.78 314 Tri -City Herald Office supplies 1.96 315 Catlow Transportation Reimbursement sales tax 27.90 316 Columbia Hardware Hooks and belts 2.46 31The Pacific Teleg. & Telep. service 42.75 319 Empire Electric Company Repair and labor 484.32 2361. Gerry's Upholstery Shop Installing door glasses 2,667:98 STREET DEPARTMENT 2348 T6 2353 Street Department Payroll February 1,446.10 2354 Pasco Br. Seattle lst Nat'l Withholding Tax 85.50 2 355 Tri -City Herald Legal Notice 5.63 2356 White River Lumber Company Lumber 99 2357 Webb Tractor Diesel Overhawl 913.. 39 2358 0. K. Tire Shop Tire Repair 5.67 2 359 H. Earl Clack Gasoline 43.40 2360 Pasco Hardware Nails and Bolts .72 2361. Gerry's Upholstery Shop Installing door glasses 36.00 2362 Pasco Radiator Shop Repair radiator 12.36 2363 Central Motors Battery charge 1.03 2364 General Electric Traffic signals 523.45 2365 Pasco Insurance Agency Fleet insurance 150.83 3,277.34 107`728.73 FILTRATION PLANT 97 Franklin Co. P. U. D. Service 56.47 98 Juvenals Diesel Oil 133.63 99 Venneberg Electric Co. Estimate #4 1014.95 100 Everett McKellar Estimate #5 11776.33 39281-38 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1025 to 1029 Recreation Department Payroll February 618.45 1030 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding Tai 67.65 1031 Shorn Paint Co. Paint and supplies 22.31 1032 Pacific Teleg. & Telep. Co. Service .50 1033 Pasco Hardware Globes 2.31 1034 Grigg's Rental & repairs 20.09 1035 White River Lumber Company Fuel 7.47 1036 Screen Adetles, Inc. Rental, Films 11.61 1037 Modefn Plumbing and Heating Repair to sump pump 125.19 1038 Thriftway Stores Oil color set 2.84 1039 Neon & Electric Service Transformer in sign 28.84 1040 Zellerbach Paper Company Janitor supplies 46.85 1041 J. C. Juvenal Fuel (diesel) 203.25 1042 Pacific!Teleg. and Telep. Service 1.50 1043 Pasco Garbage Service Service 2.00 1,160.86 WATER DEPARTMENT 7109 to 71 10 Water Department Payroll February 4 51.26 7111 S.P.& S. Railway Freight 80.06 7112 M. Jayne Thawing pipes 708.00 7113 to7i27 Water Department Payroll February 2'9818 93 712$ Pasco Br. Seattle 1st Nat'l Withholding Tax 212.05 7129 Void 7130 to 7133 Water Department Payroll February 305.80 7134 Cresent Drug Rubbing Alcohol .71 7135 Hughes and Co. Tools and labor, parts 234.93 7136 Pennsylvania Salt Co. Liquid Chlorine 60.00 7137 Art Zier Motbrs Parts and Lbbor 81.38 7138 Wood's Safe & Lock Lock and keys 2..32 7139 Pasco Hardware Supplies 18.14 7140 Franklin Co. P. U. D. Service 556.40 7141 Grigg's Cord and torch 11.69 7142 Pasco Insurance Agency Fleet Insurance 25.14 7143 Tri -City Herald Office supplies 33.63 7144 Gen. Chemical Division Alumin. Sul. 27$.75, 7145 Malcolm V. Jayne Thawing pipes 48.00 7146 Pacific Teleg & Telep. Co. Service 1.90 7147 H. Earl Clack Gasoline 61.46 7148 City Treasurer Gross Income Tax (1947-1948)4,-701.01 7149 City Treasurer Express, freight 37.17 107`728.73 154A PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING (continued) COUNCIL CHAMBER March 1, 1949 1 163 SWIMMING POOL FUND J. P. Head Plumbing Company Repair GRAND TOTAL $34, 711.51 COWUNICATION: RECREATION A letter was read from Maurine Miller relative to loaning three hundred folding chairs to the High School for a Music Festival, April 22, 1949. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie authorizing Miss Miller to loan as requestedg by Mr. 'Fitzpatrick, Music Instructor. Motion carried. EQUIPMENT RENTAL: 'A letter was read from Franklin County Irrigation Destrict, requesting to rent a piece of street equipment and operator. Motion made by Grigg, Seconded by Churchman that this be allowed with Brickey's approval. Motion carried, REFUND: HARRY UTZ A letter was read from Harry Utz asking that a refund be issued to cover a Seventy-five ($75.00) dollar deposit on loading zone site, not granted. Motion Made by Grigg, seconded by Churchman that the refund be allowed. Motion carried. APPLICATIONS: (WALTER S. BENNETT) Mr. Bennett filed an application with references, for the position of Filtration Plant operator. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Bbnnettato turn this to the Water Manager. Motion carried. APPLICATION: (CLARENCE B. SHAIN) Mr. Shain's application, for position of City Engineer, was read. Mayor appointed a special committee to consider this application. Overlie, Hostetter and Lake on the Committee. WATER TANK CONDITION: A letter was read from the Northwest Bridge & Tank Co., stating that our tank is in need of repairs. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Churchman, that the Water Manager investigate tank and report to the Council. Motion carried. TEMPORARY DYKE: (V.E. DRAFAHL) A pen sketch of a temporary dyke from 10th & Washington Street along Washington to 13th, thence south to the River was presented by Mr. Drafahl. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that this be turned to the Street Committee for investigation and report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: Police Committee and Chief of Police recommend the purchase by call for Bids on 225 Parking Meters.Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie, that the recommendation be accepted. Motion carried. Opinion from City Attorney, relative to purchase not being budgeted for. Motion made by Churchman, seconded by Hicks, that motion be amended subject to opinion of City Attorney. Motion carried. I _ Motion made by Grigg that the City Clerk advertise for bids on 225 Parking Meters, on contract,callable on April 5, 1949. Motion seconded by Churchman. Carried by roll call vote of 6. BI -COUNTY HEALTH BOARD Bonnett and committee recommend that the Mayor ask the Bi -County Health Board and City Council for a meeting. Motion made by Churchman, seconded by Overlie to accept the recommendation. Motion carried. It was also recommended that the Mayor appoint E. O. Wartenslaben for another month. The Mayor so appointed. Motion made by Churchman, seconded by Hicks, approving the appointment. Motion carried. City Clerk to so notify. LICENSE: (ADAMS, RECREATION) Certificate of occupancy was requested of the Building Inspector. Mr. Haylett spoke to the Council stating the alterations made were in accordance PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING (CONT) COUNCIL CHAMBER March 12 1949 with the zoning and buil-ding-code.-------Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Grigg, that the License be granted. Motion carried by roll call vote of 5. Hostetter voting "No". STREETS: (VINE STREET) To open up Vine Street, it will probably be necessary to have a survey made and pole line removed. Turned to Street Committee for report. HEALTH CENTER BUILDING: (WATER ON SIDEWALK) Brickey recommends that the drain, at this location, be connected with the sewer. Street Committee to investigate and report. VACATE ALLEY ( BLOCKS 3 & 4, HELM I S SECOND ADDITION) Mr. & Mrs. Guy T. Richards,petitioned to have the alleys in blocks 3 & 4, Helm's Second Addition vacated. Motion made by Bonnett that the hearing be tabled, pending the straightening up of Pettits Second Addition. Motion seconded by Grigg; following a discussion the motion was withdrawn. Motion made by Hostetter that this petition be tabled. motion seconded by Bonnett. Motion withdrawn. . Motion made vy Grigg that a hbaring, on vacating as petitioned, be set for April 19, 1949. Motion seconded by Hicks. Motion carried by roll call vote of 4. Bonnett & Hostetter vot- ing "No". WATER COMMITTEE: Reports on Mr. Holter's request regarding water and sewer connections. Mr. Holter states he was not going to pay for connections, does not want to hook to navy lines, he was informed that his costs would be governed by the ordinance same as every one else. OVER LOA"DING: (CITY SEWER SYSTEM) Over loading City.Sewer System was discussed. Grease and oil from the Northern Pacific Shops creates a bad condition. No oil will be permitted in sewer disposal plant. Motion made by Hostetter, seconded by Bonnett that the Water Committee contact the Northern Pacific '5agineer.ing Staff regarding oil waste drainage into the City Sewer System. Motion carried. EAST SIDE PATROLMAN'S appointment has been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PARK POWER MOWER: Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Bonnett that bids be called for April 5, 1949, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M. Motion carried by roll call vote of 6. FERTILIZER: (MEMORIAL PARK) The park man estimates the need of approximately 20 -tons, the cost is between $7.00 & $10.00 per ton, ground. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Churchman, authorizing the purchase of fertilizer, not to exceed $500.00 Motion carried by roll call vote of 6. TRUCK (WATER DEPARTMENT) The water department needs a flat bed, one ton truck for transporting pipe, etc. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Hostetter to call for bids on one ton flat bed truck, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., April 5, 1949, specific- ations to be furnished City Clerk. Motion carried by roll call vote of 6. PARK wants old truck. CEMETERY also needs one of the old trucks. Tommittees to get together. PAINTER needs a truck at times to transport paint and equipment. Mayor to talk to departments relative to loaning their trucks for a short period. ' CITY SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED: Employing a City Engineer was discussed but no action taken. PARK BOARD: Present status of the Park Board was discussed.. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that the Chairman of the "ark Committee investigate the park board and report to the City Council. Motion carried. Hicks chairman of Park Committee. READING OF ORDINANCE: ORDINANCE NO. 647, TAXI CAB. AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 615 AND ORDINANCE 578, BEING ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE CONVEYING OF PASSENGERS AND BAGGAGE FOR HIRE, AND PROVIDING FOR TAXI CAB OPERATORS LICENSE AND REGULATIPT:G THE OWNERSHIP OF A TAXI CAB ANL' TAXI CAE COMPANIES IN THE CITY OF PASCO: AND LIMITING AND CONTROLLING THE NUMBER OF TAXI CAB LICENSES AS PUBLIC CONS= VEYANCES AND NEDESSITY REQUIRE. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 647 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 647 was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Grigg that Ordinance No. 647 has been given the second reading. Motion carried. 1546 REGULAR MEETING (CONT PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBER March 1, 1949 Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 647 be given the third reading. Notion carried. Ordinance No. 647 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. 647 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. -647 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of 6. ORDINANCE NO. 648: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ONE OF ORDINANCE NO. 593 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ONE OF ORDINANCE NO.459, BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOL- ITION, CONVERSION, ALTERATION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT,. USE, HEIGHT, AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF PASCO, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE OF THE PACIFIC COAST BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFER- ENCE, SETTING UP FIRE ZONES, PROVIDING FOR THE Iv7ANNER OF SELECTION OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR, FIXING HIS COMPENSATION, AND REPEALING CERTAIN ORDIT"B, ANCES. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. 648 be given the first reading. Mbtion carried. Ordinance No. 648 was read. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 648 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 648 be given the second reading, by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 648 was read by title. Motion made by Grigg seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 648 has been given the second reading. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 649: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF,PASCO PORTIONS OF SECTIONS 190 20 and 30, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 30 EAST W.M. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 649 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 649 was -,read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 649 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 649 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 649 was read by title. M6tion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. 649 has been given the second reading. Motion c i carried. ORDINANCE NO. 650: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY PETITIONER OF COSTS AND INSPECTION FEES INCURRED WHEN STREET OR ALLEY IS VACATED. Motion made by Hostetter, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 650 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 650 was read. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. 650 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 650 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 650 was read by title. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Churchman that Ordinance No. 650 has been given the second read- ing by title. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 651: AN ORDINANCE, AP+TENDING ORDINANCE NO. 625, BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT. THE METHOD AND MEANS OF FINANCING ITS CONSTRUCTION. PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ENGINEERS TO DRAW PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF SEWAGE PLANT AND CONNECTING LINES. THE REVISING OF EXIST- ING WATER RATES TO RAISE WATER LINES AND ESTABLISHING THE MANNER OF PAYMENT OF SAME. THE PAYMENT OF SEVIER AND WATER CONNECTION OR HOOK-UPS. REQUIR- ING THE HOOKING UP OR CONNECTING WITH SEVER AND CREATING A LIEN ON PROPERTY WHERE CITY MAKES HOOK-UP. CREATING A FUND FOR SEWER EXTENSIONS. THE REGULATING AND INSTALLATION AND USE OF SEPTIC TANKS, CESSPOOLS AND OUTSIDE TOILETS. THE REPEAL OF SECTION ONE (1) OF ORDINANCE N). 371 AND SECTION TWO (2), RULE 2, PARAGRAPH "A" OF ORDINANCE NO. 572. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. 651 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 651 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. 651 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Hostetter, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 651 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 651 was read by title. Mlotion made by Grigg seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. 651 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. - ORDINANCE NO. 652: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF CITY SANITARIAN AND RRESCRIBING THE MIANNER OF APPOINTMENT,, TERMS OF OFFICE, AND DUTIES OF SUCH SAPIITARIAN. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 652 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 652 was read. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 652 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 639: ,AN ORDINANCE D=N;11_NG :WHAT,C,0,N,ST1TUTES WATER GFARGES I.N T;HE CITY OF PASCO, PROVIDING A METHOD OF ENFORCING COLLECTION THEREOF AND REPEALING ALL'ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. PASCO, WA:�HINGTON REGULAR MEETING (COUNT) COUNCIL CHAMBER March 1, 1949 1 D`�7 Motion made by Hostetter, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 639 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 639 was read. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. 639 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Hostetter that Ordinance No. 639 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 639 was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Grigg that Ordinance No. 639 has been given the second reading, by title. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 15, 1949. Motion carried. ATTEST: Z. !- City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF1 1949 ,�2�� P,,- Adah M. Perry City Clerk