HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-1951 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 12:05 noon. Honorable Mayor John Beck presiding.
ROLL CALL:
By Clerk. Councilmen present, J. A. Avery, L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A.
Connell, Raymond Hicks and C. S. Milne. T. G. Overlie was absent, also City
Attorney Orville B. Olson.
COMMUNICATIONS:
WATER SYSTEM PUMPING STATION AT INTAKE:
A letter was read from the Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, Walla Walla regarding
possibility of a cumulative radioactiveness of the sludge from the filters and
settling basins was discussed with Atomic Engergy Commission. It was determined
to be impracticable to revise the present plans for the Pasco Levee and Pumping
Plants.
Discharge of waste water from Filter Plant: State Department of Health letter
Tr-om Emil C. Jensen was read reques ng a report on preliminary plan relative to
altering plans if need be.
T' STREET CROSSING NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS:
A letter was read from J. T. Moore stating his understanding is that the City
will do all the work removing bank of dirt. A permit No. 74418 attached was
read by the Mayor; they request a copy of resolution or ordinance authori ing
the Mayor & Clerk to sign. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery that res-
olution be drawn authorizing Mayor and Clerk to sign permit. Motion carried.
REFUND, E. S. BURGE:
A letter from City Engineer George R. Fisher requesting that E. S. Burge be
refunded $150.00 as per contract account sewer hookup. Motion made by Avery,
seconded by Hicks authorizing refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of
six (6).
FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE - NAVY HO14ES:
A letter was read from Fire Chief Matthias regarding the need of a fire hydrant
in the vicinity of Court & Arthur Street. Housing hydrants not in order and
hose would have to lay across the highway. Motion made by Milne, seconded by
Avery to turn this to the Water Committee. Bonnett voting "No".
Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs that the Housing Authority be instruct-
ed to put their fire hydrants in A-1 shape. Motion carried. Motion made by
Milne, seconded by Combs that a hydrant installation at Court and Arthur be
taken care of immediately by the Water Department. Motion carried by roll call
vote of six (6). Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to so notify the
Housing Authority.
PURCHASES:
Approval was asked by the Police Judge for the purchase of three (3) Police
Dockets in the mount of 09T-49-
Police
9 .Police Department need to purchase parts for Serva-Car in the amount of $130.91.
Water Department needs ten (10) 0 -Tees in the anount of $300.00
Cemetery Department needs twenty (20) grave liners in the amount of $460.00
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs authorizing the above purchases.
Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
6treet Department wishes to purchase 150 tons of plant mix, estimated cost is
0490-00- Motion made by Combs, seconded by Bonnett granting purchase. Motion
carried by roll call vote of six (6).
Stocking liners at the Cemetery was discussed. Hicks to study situation; may
be cheaper to make the liners at the Cemetery. Hicks states that the Ordinance
should be amended to allow the omission of liners when metalic boxes are used.
PUMPING BIDS:
Engineer Corey spoke on qualities of different pumps; he recommends the Chicago
Pump Company's pump in the amount of $4,092.00 over the Allis Chalmers in the
amount of y Bonnett, $1,129.00. Motion made b
e , seconded by Hicks that the bid of
the Chicago Pump Company be accepted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six.
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Agreement re -written by Mr. Corey was re -read by the Mayor. Motion made by Avery
seconded by Milne to accept agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Motion carried by roll call vote of six
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Five License Applications were read as follows:
U Save Service Norman Hepp 2101 North 4th
Furniture Mart A. S. Wines 120 So. 4th
Peggy Tibbetts Rooms 412 Shoshone
Roland J. Smith, DSC Chiropodist 112 North 4th
Mrs. Lee E. Zook Vending Machines 17-C Navy Homes
Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett that same be issued. Motion carried.
PENSION RESOLUTION:
Keopy of resolution adopted by the County was furnished the Mayor; he suggest-
ed that the Attorney draw up resolution or ordinance to cover pensions for the
City Employees. Motion so made by Avery, seconded by Combs and carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Hicks, seconded by
ATTEST:
City ler
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ,� DAY OF ��. , 1951.