HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-15-1952 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 15, 1952
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CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 8:05 P. M. Honorable Mayor John Beck presiding.
ROLL CALL: I'
By Clerk. Councilmen present, J. A. Avery, L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A.
Connell., Raymond.Hic.ks, S, S. Milne and T. G. Overlie also City Attorney Orville i
B. .Olson. .
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
EARL PERRY �leaning establishment in C-1:
Mr. Perry has a prospective renter desiring to put in a Cleaning Establishment
in his building on West Court situbted in C-1 Zoning District where cleaning estab-
lishments are net prohibited. Chairman of the Planning Commission I. I. Grigg
stated that the Commission had checked into this with the Fire Chief; is rep-
orted that other cities allow this occupancy since the type of fluid ig Anflammable
-as in the time of enacting Ordinance No. 435. Motion made by Milne, seconded by
Avery that the.Council concur with the Planning commission in allowing this occu-
pancy deviation. Motion carried.
BIDS ON L. I. D. NO. 61 CONSTRUCTION:
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Bids callable at this time were opened and read as follows: twelve bids were
received.
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Starbird Construction Company 61,187.00
Herman Kathman 6 ,606.00
Murphy Brothers 6,622.00
P. S. Lord Mech. Contractor 72,083.50
State Construction Company 72,782.80
Twin City Construction Company 78,992.20
George Pfeiffer 79,385.10
E. A. Robertson 85,984.72
Kae.ser-Construction Company 86,927.08
Matthew McCarthy Company 91,508.50
Utility Construction Company $ 94,753.00
Valley Construction Company 10 ,968.61
Motion made by .Avery, seconded by Connell to turn all bids to City Engineer for
consideration. Motion carried. (Action taken later in the meeting.)
LOADING ZONE, 727 W. LEWIS:
Mr.•A. Leathers requests a loading and unloading zone in front of the above address.
Police Committee will make recommendation.
JAMES F. HAUN (DOG WARDEN):
A report was read. Dog Warden duties discussed; council desires t'.o have records
of complaints and transactions. Mr, Haun wants another phone listing and number
for•Dog Pound. City Engineer to check with Telephone Company. Monthly report
to be dubmitted. Councilman Combs requests that dog packs forming on the east
side be broken up and thinned out.
FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASES, L. A. MATTHIAS:
Fire Chief requests authority to purchase fire hose in the amount of $482.00;
Smoke Ejector $125.00; Chair $36.00. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie
.authorizing purchase. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
NEIL HOLTER, SHORT STREET BETWEEN ARTHUR & 4th:.
Mr. Holter wants the City to acquire 30' of land adjoining his property; he will
dedicate 30' and then would like a street graded through just north of Tripple L
Cafe. This -was turned to the Street Committee to investigate and report.
WATER to serve Mr. Holter's property on Pearl Street was turned to the Water
Domm�ttee and City Engineer.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT:
Mr. Zeidlhack of the John W. Cunningham & Associates of Portland, Oregon, spoke
to the Mayor & Council relative to plant they have in mind for Pasco's needs. He
compaired other plants located at Bremerton, Portland, Olympia and other locations
explaining qualifications and operations of different type plants; odors were also
mentioned. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that Council clarify the
Engineering situation on February 5, 1952. Motion carried. Avery requests a
sketch of the general appearence of plant when completed. Mr. Zeidlhack to try
and have one available before next meeting.
CITY ENGINEER PURCHASES:
George R. Fisher desires to purchase two (2) Fire Hydrants, five (5) Tees and
commections in the amount of $490.00. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell
authorizing purchase. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
PASCO, WASHINGTON
JANITOR SUPPLIES & MINUTE BOOK:
City Clerk requests permission to purchase Janitor Supplies in the amount of $25.75•
Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs Authorizing purchase. Motion carried by
roll call vote of six (6). City Clerk also authirized to purchase minute Book.
TOUCHER TO RICHARD G. SCHULTZ & EDWARD G. CROSS:
Voucher to Richard G. Schultz & Edward G. Cross with letter from 0: B. Olson and
copy of judgment. Voucher approved by Councilman Connell & Avery. Motion made
by Bonnett, seconded by Connell authorizing payment in the amount of 5,197.90.
Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
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Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery authorizing issuance of the following
'i licenses. Motion carried.
Pasco Club Tavern, 106 So. 4th Avenue, L. L. & K. E. Calvin
Acme Welding Works, 1603 West A Street, C. V. Gibson, Temporary account wrong
zone; concurred by Planning Commission January 8, 1952.
BIDS, L. I. D., NO. 61:
City Engineer reported his finding on checking and extensions of bid figures.
Verbal O.K. of Health Department Representatives was -discussed. in conclusion
motion was made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs awarding bid to Starbird Construct-
ion Company for $61,187.00, subject to approval of Health Department. Motion
carried, by roll call vote of six (6).
FI°NANCING L. I. D. NO. 61:
This was discussed. Terry Thompson okaying vouchers from Seattle office or deposit-
ing ample amount in Pasco Bank; operating so far from source is not working out
so°well in Kennewick. Payments held up to long. City Attorney to discuss procedure
to be taken with Terry Thompson.
INTAKE INSTALLATION:
City Engineer George Fisher reported on meeting with The Atomic Energy Commission,
Mr-. Welch of the Army Engineers, Pollution Control Commission, State Health Depart-
ment, Mayor and two Councilmen on January 14, 1952 at the City Hall. Emil Jensen
of -the State Health Department acting as Chairmal.
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Location of water intake was discussed. Health Department does not appy.>ve present
location suggested that it be moved up stream approximately one mile or at the
foot of Chase Street; wash water from Filtration Plant should;�be taken over the
dyke below present intake and not allowed to remain in ditch or ponding area.
Financial responsibility to be discussed at another meeting. City Engineer to
furnish estimate of costs on changds,4 requested by the Health Department.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Avery hat t ting ad n to next regular
meeting. Motion carried.
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ATTEST:
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS_ DAY O�nG� , 1952.
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