HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-1950 MinutesCALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. 1,,1I. Honorable Idayor John Beck presiding.
ROLL CALL:
By Clerk. Councilmen present, L. E. Bonnett, C. a. Churchman, Chas. Grigg, A. T.
Hostetter; 1�. A. Nelson and T. G. Overlie. Raymond Hicks was absent. City Attorney
Orville B. Olson was present.
READING OF' THE MINUTES:
Minutes were not ready.
BILLS AND COi.,UvIUNI CATIONS:
BILLS:
Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by Grigg,
seconded by Churchman that all bills properly signed and approved by paid. Motion
carried by roll call vote of six (6).
CURRE1IT EXPENSE
25699 Association of Wash. Cities 1950 Service fee $ 250.00
25700 Grant Il. Stringham Bond for Collins 50.00
25701 Shaw 8c Borden Company Booths & table 323.42
Total 623.42
STREET D EPARTIlENT
2592 Graysport Construction Co. Tar pot & heater $ 494.40
l'otal 494.40
VVA T ER D EPARTIrIENT
7732 American Water Works Add'n I`'iembership dues 7.50
Total �_ 7.50
LIBRARY DEPARTM01T
1282 J. Y. Gill Company New books $76.09
Total 0 76.09
GRAND TOTAL $ 1,201.41
RUSSELL L. TIITTLE resigns Civil Service Commission:
A letter was read from Russell L. Tuttle submitting his resignation from the
Civil Service Commission, effective December 31, 1949.
A. A. BARNES appointed on Civil Service Commission:
A letter was read from 1'y�ayor Beck appointing A. A. Barnes to succeed Russell
L. Tuttle on the Civil :Service Commission, term expiring February 17, 1950.
EDWARD 1QU?DIS: (Trailer House Location)
A letter was read from E. I,iar.dis requesting permission for present trailer
houses to remain on property site in Block 6, Sylvester Park Addition for the
duration of building construction. Motion made by Nelson, seconded by Hostetter
that the request be ,ranted with Health Department's approval. Notion carried.
Bonnett voting "No".
APPLICATION DOG WARDEN: (Andrew Pattison).
A letter was read from Andrew Pattison submitting application for 'Jog 'JVarden.
No action taken.
APPOINTir1E'NT-EQUALIZATION BOARD, Section 3, Ordinance 625.
Mayor Beck appointed by letter Louis Diemond and Peter Anderson to act on this
board; the third member to be appointed later. Motion made by Grigg, seconded
by Bonnett that the appointment be held up. City r'ttorney requested,to give
an opinion on appointing members outside of the legislative body to make final
decisions on adjustments. Motion carried.
LOVA' COST HOUSITvG RESOLUTION (Survey x Planning)
A resolution presented by the Housing Authority was read. Whereas the Pasco
Housing Authority is applying to the Public Hoasing Administration for a pre-
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REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 3, 1950
liminary loan of $100.,000.00 to cover cost of survey and planning in conned. -
tion with the development of approximately 300 low -rent public housing units.
Motion made by Churchman, seconded by nelson that this be turned to the City
Attorney. The question was debated. Mr. Ungerecht spoke for the Pasco
Housing Authority. Mr. bpaulding of the Seattle Field Office spoke. Bonnett
wishes to have the contract or agreement studied by the City Attorney, favoring
individual enterprise was expressed by some also that Pasco does not need this
type of housing. Motion withdrawn. Housing Authority to send agreement to
the council for study.
RESOLUTION NO. 304: (Transfer)
That there be transferred from the Cumulative Reserve Building and Alteration
Investment Fund to the Current Expense Investment Fund $35,000.00. Transferred
in error January 1949.
That there be transferred from the Current Expense Investment 1"und $35,000.00
to the Cemetery Trust Fund Investment as per Ordinance No. 358.
That there be transferred from Current Expense Fund to Cemetery Trust Fund
$455.00 accumulated amount as set up by Ordinance No. 358 through December 1949.
Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Nelson that Resolution No. 304 be adopted.
i,Iotion carried by roll call vote of six (6).,
PARKING LOT --E. R. Barnett:
A letter was read from "-Ir. Harnett stating he desires to lease from the City
the property between the City Mall and Sigman's Grocery Store for a car -parking
lot and setting out terms of proposed lease. This was turned to the City
Attorney for opinion.
STATE EXAI`1INER-C. F. CASH:
Relative to 1950 Budget and 4%62,000.00 designated for the loop system, he states,
the loan is 0. K. but must be paid back; can be arranged by a series of payments
over a period of, say, 5 years. Would like a motion to that effect.
I,viotion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hostetter that any or part of $62,000.00 set
up in 1950 Airport Budget that is used must be returned to the Current Expense
Fund within a period of 5 yeacs.-I-lotion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
Churchman voting "No".
Then he reviewed the budget as to anticipated receipts, stating the cash on hand
fell far below estimate, lack of Pin Ball liachinc Revenue and other items not
expected to be colledted a 100°x, along with setting up Cemetery Trust round, he
doubts that there will be a surplus to loan, therefore recommends retiring the
callable bonds and rebonding the Water Hepartmeht revenue for this improvement
and correction.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT:
PERRY'S ADDITION:
Mr. Perry is requesting water service to 24 lots in Perry's Addition and wishes
to pay for same over a period of 6 months. This was turned to the Water Comm-
ittee for recommendation at next meeting. L. -I. 1�. issue was discussed.
ADJOURNI."IENT1.11
P'+'lotion made by Overlie, seconded by Nelson tpeu the meeting adjourn to the next
regular meeting Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., Januar 17,%1950. Motion carried.
ATTEST: >;,
CIIT CLERK
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 1�DAY OF
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dah tri. Perry, Gity Clerk
1950.
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