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Home My WebLink About05-03-1949 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON EGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER May 3, 1949 1563 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:06 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, H. G. Lake and T. G. Overlie also City Attorney, Orville B.101son and City Engineer, Clarence B. Shain. READING OF THE MINUTES: BILLS: Minutes of the meeting held April 19, 1949 were read --on Page 1560, under Health Department (prorated) to supersede the word monthly,following this correction the minutes were approved. HEALTH DEPARTMENT --$2,000.00 The method of paying the additional $2,000.00 pro -rated, over a period of six months was discussed. City Attorney to check and render an opinion. CU3r?,;ent bills against the City as follows, authorized. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Churchman that all vouchers properly signed and approved be allowed. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Vouchers held up were discussed, Motion made by �hurehman, in view of the fact that a question has been raised, account excess cost of Police car repairs and maintenance, these vouchers to be turned to Police Committee for investigation and report. Motion seconded by Hicks and carried. CURRENT EXPENSE 24631 Void 24632 Art Zier Motors Repair Gas lank 3.09 24633 City Treasurer Freight, postage & box rent 39.87 24634 Pasco Motor Supply Hone for lawn mower 2.47 24635 Pasco Hardware Co. Nails, fittings, etc. 72.90 24636 Schorn Paint Co. Paint, etc. 108.68 24637 Zellerbach raper Co. Towels, tissue & soap 65.25 24638 Art Burnside & Co. Police Badges 71.79 24639 Shaw & Borden Co. Police dockets & office supplies 76.41 24640 Imperial Carbon Co. Carbon Paper 18.94 24641 Shieldts Office supplies 52.74 24642 Esther A. Sawyers Meals for Prisoners 864.00 24643 Laurel L. Rundle Salary -Laborer 122.10 24644 to 24651 Mayor & Councilmen Salary 70.00 24652 to 24673 Various Department Payroll -April 4,320.96 24674 to 24690 Vol. Fire Department Payroll- April 69.60 24691 to 24697 Reg. Fire Department Payroll -April 11789.80 2.4698 to 24702 Navy Fire Department Payroll -April 748.04 24703 to 24716 Police Department 9 Payroll- April 3,772.20 2:4717 Pasco Branch Seatt First Withholding tax 732.30 24718 W. J/ Green Signs 46.35 24719 0. K. Tire Shop Tire repair 4.64 24720 Miller Meters Inc. Meters 420.81 24721 Kuker-Rah-ken, Inc Tripod, etc 344.65 24722 Shaq & Borden Co. Binders, pens & points 371.99 24723 Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service Refill & freight 4.80 24724 Yakima Bindery & Fringing Office Supplies 15.19 24725 Art Burnlide & Co. Siren & lens 88.82 24726 American Elkhart Co. Applicator clamps 9.27 24727 Puget Sound Stamp Works Chauffeurs Badges 54.11 24728 Business ,Control Inc. License Directory 82.40 24729 H. Earl 'lack Co. Gasoline 183.20 24730 J. C. Juvenal Diesel Oil 102.65 24731 B. L. Crown Tire repair &oil 3.91 24732 Cascade Truck Sertice Tire repair, gas 9.98 24733 Bi -County Equipment Labor & Meterial 30.37 24734 Meals for prisoners Esther Sawyers 689.40 24735 Lorayne Larson Police Matron 20.00 24736 Kirk's Office supply Posture Chair 46.35 24737 Dunning Insurance Agency Bond for McKibbin 5.00 24738 City Treasurer Postage, express & title for car 16.59 24739 Eastside Idarker Soap 3.71 24740 U. S. Laundry Laundry for Fire Depabtment 10.05 24741 Carlberg's Pitch forks 5.81 24742 Pasco Insurance A ency Insurance on U. S. 0. Building 854.78 24743 Pac. Tel. & Tel. o. Service -s 110.89 24744 Pasco Garbage Service:, Services 11.00 24745 Floyd T. Bittrick Elm trees 18.54 24746 City of Vasco Water Dept. 1941 Chev. Pickup 500.00 24747 Bob Doherty Fertilizer 25.00 24748 Wood's Safe & Lock Co. Keys, repair lock & service call 4.13 24749 Grigg's Supplies 16.09 24750 I. I. Grigg Material 35.32 24751 Tri -City Herald Office Supplies 45.54 24752 Pioneer Inc. Office supplies 137.93 24753 V 0 I D 24754 White River Lumber Co. Material 58.86 1561 REGULAR MEETING CURRENT EXPENSE (CONT) 24755 24756 24757 Columbia Grain & V 0 I D Treasurer of the PASCO, WASHINITON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Feed , Fertilizer, wheelbarrow United States Retracement maps 24758 Treasurer of the United 1138 to 1143 States 24759 Pasco Auto Co. 24760 Central Motors 24761 Modern Plumbing & Heating 24762 Twincity Motor Supply 24763 Shields Books &-tationery 24764 Bi -County Equiment Co. Eo. 24765 Pasco Machine 24766 Pasco Furniture Co. May 3, 1949 Rent on U. S. 0. 1949 Ghev. Sedan & Misc. repairs Parts & Labor Material Hone wheel cylinder Office supplies Repairs Labor & supplies Grease, starter switch & oil Total STREET DEPARTMENT 2390 to 2397 Street Department 2398 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 1138 to 1143 Library Department Payroll -April 1144 Pasco Br. Seattle First I. I. Grigg 2401 National Withholding 'lax 1145 City Treasurer Postage 1146 Nelson's Market Janitor supplies 1147 Doubleday & Co. New Book 1148 Ralph Morris Labor 1149 Jaynes Plumbing & Heating Labor & supplies 1150 Columbia Hardware Co. Supplies 1151 The Oregon News Co. Books Total AIRPORT D.EPARTMEN T 351 to 355 Airport Department Salary -April 356 Pasco Branch Seattle First National Withholding tax 357 Columbia Grain & Feed Pitch fork 358 L. W. Vail Co. Felt asphalt 359 Murray Construct on Co. Compresscr, time moving 360 Empire Electric o. Service on Beacon 361 Twin City Motor Supply �'o. Toledo wicks, belt 362 Pasco Hater Department Service 363 Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. services 364 Franklin Co. P. U. D. Services 365 Wellman's Floor Coverings Lino. knife 366 Grigg's Files, Chisels, etc. 367 Tri -City Lumber Yard Lumber 368 Pasco Lumber Co. Lumber, nails, door stop 369 H. Earl Clack Co. Kerosene 370 Shields Books & Satationery Office Supplies 371 Pasco Machine Co. Cable plow Total STREET DEPARTMENT 2390 to 2397 Street Department 2398 Pasco Branch Seattle First National 2399 0. K. Tire Shop 2400 I. I. Grigg 2401 Dan Love '9402 Western Equipment 'Co. 2403 J. C. Juvenal 2404 Standard Oil of Calif. 2405 H. Earl Clack Co. 2406 Machinery Serv. & Supp. 2407 Pasco Machine Co. 2408 Pasco electric Shop 2409 Gen. Elec. Co. 2410 Grigg's 2411 Brown Sand & Gravel Co. Payroll -April Withholding tax Tire(Sc tube Survey stakes Dozer work Bruch for sweeper Diesel Oil Oil & grease Gasoline Co. Grader Blades Material & labor Service to street light Traffic signal control Tubes, lamps Gravel Total FILTRATION DEPARTMENT 112 Rensselaer Valve Co. Tubing & supplies 113 Woodbury Company Pressurp;gauge s 1,056.68 2.00 806.59 1,949.81 174.66 3.44 1.59 32.30 21.84 11.33 5.75 $21.,455• 457.42 35.58 20.00 6.40 1.28 1.03 14.52 5.20 165.83 707.26 856.60 23.40 2.68 25.03 20.86 1.38 25.15 452.35 19.00 471.01 1.03 31.78 49.01 15.18 14.92 11.22 13.39 2,030.99 2,006.60 132.40 25.33 1.80 28.00 103.00 41.88 45.18 91.81 52.45 416.12 10.82 367.50 43.26 193.13 43,559.28 64.68 6.80 '71. 48 PASCO, WASHINGTON Z REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS May 3, 1939 WATER D EPARTME1I T 7208 to 7226 RECREATION DEPARTMENT Pasco Branch Seattle First 1068 to 1073 Recreation Department Payroll -April 412.60 1072 Pasco Br. Seatt. First Nat' Withholdigg tax 42.80 1074 Thriftway Store Egg dye & pencils 9.49 1075 I. I. Grigg Screen & glass 1.37 1076 Nat'l Recreation "ssociation Subscription to magazine 3.00 1077 Wood's Safe & Lock Co. Repair lock & service call 3.61 1078 Morrisdn Refrigeration ServLe Repair Ice Cream box 53.87 1079 Zellerbach Paper Co. Towels & Compound 25.60 1080 United Janitor Supply Co. Steel wool & Wax 61.29 1081 Pasco Garbage Service Service 2.-- 1082 Union Oil Co. of Calif Thinner 10.49 1083 J. C. Juvenal Diesel 20.53 7250 Empire Electric Co. Total 646.65 WATER D EPARTME1I T 7208 to 7226 Water Department 7227 Pasco Branch Seattle First National 7228 U. S. t'ost Office 7229 Neptune Meter Co. 7230 McGaw -Hill Book Co. Inc. 7231 Pioneer Inc. 7232 Phipps & bird, Inc 7233 Scientific Supplies Co. 7234 Yakima Bindery & Printing Cc 7235 Western Utilities Supply Co. 7236 Olympic Foundry Co. 7237 Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe'Company 7238 Tax Commission 7239 Am. Public Health Assn 7240 Pasco I4'Iachine Co. 7241 Art Zier Motors 7242 White River Lumber Co. 7243 Pasco Motor supply 7244 Northern Pacific 7245 t4Railway Wellman's Floor overings 7246 Pasco Electric shop 7247 Glasow's Jewelry 7248 E. W. Oylear 7249 Kirk's Office Supply 7250 Empire Electric Co. 7251 County Engineer 7252 City Treasurer 7253 Pac. Tel. & lel. Co. 7254 Fn, Co. F. U. D. 7255 H. Earl Clack 7256 Shell oil Co. Inc. 7257 Standard Oil of Calif. 7258 Seaberg Buick Co. 7259 Brown Sand & Gravel 7260 Hughes & Co. 7261 r Consolicated Freightways 7262 Water Works Association 7263 J. W. Thurmond 7264 Burroughs Ildding 1.7ach. Co. 7265 Undetwood Corporation 7266 Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co. 7267 Crane Company 7268 Tri -City Herald 7 269 j. G. Ungere cht & Son yewe- C COMMUNI CATIONS: Payroll -April Withholding tax 1000 Envelopes Pistons with rollers Manual Supplies Stirrer Supplies Office supplies Galt'. Pipe Split sleeve Pipe Excise tax i4ethods for water & sewage Labor & material Labor & parts Hydrated Lime Supplies Freight Linoleum repair to pump Clock & repair Tire repair Posture Chair Conduit 0 3,548.55 Compressor work & prints Express, freight, postage & license Services Services Gasoline Motor Oil Grease & oil New Truck Pipe & install mains Pipe & equipment Freight Membership dues Calculator Office supplies Bookkeeping machine Liquid Chlorine Valves & pet cocks Call for bids on truck Material & Labor Total GRAND TOTAL 188.50 34.48 84.00 3.44 187.16 175.00 50.99 46.86 47.08 109.80 178.02 587.86 4.12 425.03 42.75 164.80 20.89 2,035.39 8.24 5.41 14.36 1.29 48.41 .77 32.65 53.40 14.29 592.55 36.12 26.88 18.19 1,662.10 124.07 581.28 36.97 10.00 400«00 12.62 3,311.45 120.00 315.74 11.25 157.61 12,340.37 40,810.59 CAMPFIRE GROUP: A7 -letter was read., requesting permission to sell wooden articles made by boys of the State Training School. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Lake that the request be granted. No license required. Motion carried. FENCE DAMAGED (W. TUTTLE) A letter was read from M3s. Tuttle, stating that her fence had been damaged by McKeller's workman, near the Filtration Plant, cost of damage $15.00. Mr. Rice will take this up with Mr. McKellar, through John W. Cunningham & "ssodates. REFUND --200.00 HOD CARRIERS BUILDING & COMMON LABOR LOCAL #348 Local No. 348, having removed the hutment from location on West Clarke, now request the refund of their deposit. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Bonnett authorizing refund upon return of the Treasurers receipt. Motion carried. 1 �'D PASCO, WASHINGTON i r ` REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAT.IBERS Mav 3. 1949 DAY LIGHT SAVING TIME: A. letter was read from the Brotherhood of Railway & Steamship Clerks, expressing their sentiments as being opposed to again starting a day light saving movement. NAVY BASE (Boilers deteriorating) A letter was read from F. B. Johnson relative to nonuse of boilers and o other appurtenant equipment in the central heating plant and releasing as surplus property at the Base. A discussion was entered into relative to obtaining owner- ship of the Base. A committee was appointed by the Mayor, Fred Huber, Del Isaacson Chas. Grigg, Harry Custer and Clarence B. Shain to negotiate for acquisition. Motion made by Lake, seconded by �hurchmal to accept the Mayor's appointment. Motion carried. Mayor Beck to answer F. B. Johnson's letter. Clerk to furnida copy of letter to members of the committee. DUNCAN METER CORPORATION (AGREEMENT) A letter was read from the Duncan Meter Corporation acknowledging the receipt of the Parking IVieter Lease Agreement and returning the City's copy. TEMPORARY DYKE (Letter J. V. Rogers) A letter was read from Mr. Rogers, relative to flood control relief appropriation and necessary steps in making -application for assistance, connection with the construction of a temporary dyke. Mr. Shain submitted a blue print of the N. P. property and read letter attached from J. T. More, Industrial Agent. He is to indicate dyke location and return print to 14rr. McCall. EQUIPMEWT: A letter was read from the Western Equipment Company regarding the sale of three (3) shovels. No action taken. PAVING ALLEY --BLOCK 82 GERRY'S ADDITION. Mr. Shain advises he has inspected this alley. The cost of oiling would be approximately $400.00 and recommends.that the work be done if financed by the prop@rty owners. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Churchman to accept the Engineer's recommendation. Motion carried. VACATING.NORTH & SOUTH ALLEY'S --Blocks 24 & 25, Helm's Second Addition. Mr. Shain advises that he has inspected the above locations and recommends that the petition be denied, account future usefulness to the City. Motion made b3 Hostetter, seconded by Lake to accept the Engineer's recommendation. Motion carried. BIDS TO PURCHASE CRUSHED STONE (Authorized) The City Engineer requests the authority to purchase 400 cu. yds. crushed stone material agerate to mix with oil for patching material, also to contract for mixing 600 tons bituminous patching material of M. C. 2 grade asphalt, for stock pile. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Churchman authorizing both requests and that call for bids be held June 7, 1949. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). REPORTS FROM C01,1IITTEES: Mr. Hostetter reports for Committee that Ordinance No,, 625 not be amended at this time. Ordinance to stand as is until Mr. Shain investigates operating cost of water department. Motion made by �'hurchman, seconded by Lake that this recommend- ation be accepted. Motion carried. WATER TANK SITE: Bonnett recommends that the City sell two lots adjacent the City Hall and purchase a water tank siteland installation. Motion made by Fake, recommending that this be tabled for further study. Motion withdrawn. Motion made by Church- man that this be turned to property and building committee with recommendation they confer with City Attorney and City Engineer and report. Motion seconded by Hostetter and carried. RECREATION HALL: The Recreation Committee had a meeting with the School Board, relative to assisting with Recreation program they.report a representative from the Department of Education will be here soon and will assist in working o,,t a plan. Motion made by Grigg, sedonded by Hostetter that the Recreation Committee and Park Committee negotiate with the School Board regarding the Recreation center. Motion carried. Salary of Painter has deppleted the Salary of Leaders in the budget. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by �%hurchman that the painters salary be deducted from Building repairs. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). - SWIMMING POOL: Oiling street and parking place joining the building was discussed. Motion made by Lake, seconded by Hostetter that the City Engineer investigate the portion to be oiled, cost, etc. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING (CONT) COUNCIL CHAMBERS May 3, 1949 1.. 3 65 7 CENTRAL WASHINGTON FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION: A.letter was read from Wayne Schoonover, Secretary, regarding a mutual Aid Plan, to render and receive assistance in the event of dire emergencies. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Churchman that the City Engineer be authorized to negotiate with the Association. Motion carried. POLICE PROTECTION AT NAVY BASE: Police protection, same as within the City was discussed. City Attorney to render an opinion. TREES: Moving trees from parking on West Lewis between 6th & 7th was turned to the City Engineer. SEA PLANE LANDING: E. B. Smith made a request through Councilman Lake to acquire a landing space on city property near bridge, City Engineer to check. DAIRY QUEEN STORE: 3rd & Nixon Ray Taylor paid for a license in 1948 to operate but building was not completed until 1949. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that the Business license be issued on the 1948 receipt. notion carried. ,READING OP=ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 655: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 435 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE ANDFE.STRICT THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND THE USE OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: TO LIMIT THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS: TO PRESCRIBE BUILDING LINES AND THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPECES AND FOR THESE PURPOSES TO DIVIDE THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS" BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION TO BE KNOWN AS SECTION 15A, RELATING TO THE USE OF THE LAND AND COMP- LETION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AT THE TIME SUCH LAND AND BUILDINGS THEREON ARE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Churchman that Ordinance No. 655 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 655 was read by title. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Churchman that Ordinance No. 655 has been given the second readin by title. ' Motion carried. Motion made by GrIgg, seconded by Overlie that rdinance No. 655 be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 655 was read. Pliotion made by Grigg seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 655 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Churchman that Ordinance No. 655 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO.656: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 511 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF DOGS, FIXING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Motion made by Griggs seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 656 be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 656 was read. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 656 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Lake that Ord- inance No. 656 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 647: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST IN THE CITY OF PASCO AND APPROPRIATING $2000.00 FOR A FUND TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF DOGS IN THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Churchman that Ordinance No. 657 be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 657 was read. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Churchman that Ordinance No. 657 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Churchman that Ordinance No. 657 be adopt4d. Motion lost. Bonnett, Churchman, Grigg and Overlie voting "Yes" and Lake and Hostetter voting "No". A discussion followed, Hostetter stated the dog cAtcher would have to be deputized as a special police officer and could be appointed for a four (4) month's period, then the partner could be appointed also that there is ample funds in the Police budget for the salaries. Opinion to be rendered by the City Attorney. 1568 PASCO, WASHINGTON . REGULAR MEETING (CONT) COUNCIL CHAMBERS May 3, 1949 ORDINANCE NO. 658: ,'. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS, THEIR MANNER t. OF APPOINTT;IENT, TERMS OF OFFICE, AND DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY SUCH COMMISSIONERS, QUALIFICATIONS AND SALARY OF SUCH COMMISSIONERS. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 658 be given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 658 was read by title. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 658 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Lake, seconded by Grigg that Ordinance No. 658 be given the third reading. Iiotion carried. Ordinance No. 658 Was read.. !.-vblotion made by Lake, seconded by Grigg that Ordinance No. 658 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Lake that Ordinance No. 658 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CONVENTION: .Association of Washington Cities Convention Bulletin #4 was .read regarding the convention to be held in Hoquiam, June,10-11 and urge that as many as possible attend the meeting. Mr. Shain expressed his intention of attending. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Churchman the next regular meeting, Tuesday, Mayi'\1 49 at ATTEST: - CITY CLERK PASSED AND APPROVED THIS J. 111 LJJjW f1, DAY OF)14 1949. that the meeting adjourn to 8:00 P. M. Motion carried. rerry, -ity ,ler