HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-1952 MinutesRECESSED MEETING
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY
11, 1952
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called
to order at 8:15 P. M. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery �I
° that L. E. Bonnett act as Mayor pro tem and open the meeting. Motion carried.
ROLL CALL:
L.
Ef. Bonnett
By Clerk. Councilmen present, J. A. Avery,/C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell, C. S.
Milne and T. G.
Overlie. Absent, Mayor John Beck and City Attorney
0. B. Olson.
Raymond Hicks
arrived a few minutes after
the meeting opened.and proceeded as
Mayor pro tem.
f,
BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS:
BILLS:
.Current bills against
the City were read and approved as follows: Motion made
by Avery, seconded by Connell that all vouchers properl signed and
approved
be allowed. Motion
carried by roll call vote of six M. Hicks arrived shortly
thereafter.
CURRENT EXPENSE
28658 to 28662
Various Departments
Payroll -January
389.28
28663 to 28676
Police Department
Payroll -January
2,053.05
28677
Richard G. Schultz &
Judgment, cost &
Ed G. Cross
interest
5,197.90
28678 to 28685
Mayor & Councilmen
Payroll -January
80.00
28686 to 98701
Various Departments
Payroll -January
12621.15
28702 to 28709
Regular Firemen
Payroll -January
2,045.95
28710 to 28726
Volunteer Firemen
Payroll -January,
171.60
28727 to 28738
Police Department
Payroll -January
1,690.55
28739
Vincent Rowley
Salary -January,
1.60
28740 to 28�41
Police Department
Payroll -January
343.85
28742
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Withh6lding
838.30
28743
Benton -Fn Cots Med Assoc
Insurance
83.00
28744
State Treasurer
Rel & Comp Fund
87.00
28�45
Shell Oil Company
Gas, lube, etc
405.83
,38�46
Wash St. Firemens Assoc
Membership dues
14.00 I!
28747
American Elkhart Company
Smoke ejector
126.18
28748
Yakima Bindery & prtg Co
Paper
4.53
28749
Lay & Nord
Bulb
.39
28750
Crystal Linen Supply
Service
2.47 II
I: 28751
Fire Ext Sal es & Service
Refills
11.44
28?52
Stand Oil Co of Calif
Gasoline
150.96
28753
Art Burnside & company
Badge, etc
30.79
28754
Union Oil Co of -Calif
Gasoline &fuel oil
115.30
28755
Basin Tupewriter Co
Typewriter, filing etc
362.32
28756
Vasco Hardware Company
Drills, punch, etc
3.63
28757
Griggs
Patches
1.24
28?58
Husk Prtg & Office Supply
Tape, stamps, etc
23.19 !'
28759
Col Basin News
Legal advertising
11.81
28760
Columbia Hardware Company
Castors, 1globes, etc
22.69
28761
Tri City Auto Electric
Generator, etc
12.88
28762
Nesco Neon Sign Company
Paint signs
35.02
28763
OK Tire Shop
Tire repair
15.66
28764
Pasco Auto Company
Adjust brakes, etc
3:56
28765
Col Basin Paper & Supply
Towels, batt ries, etc
27.84
28766
Columbia Grain & Feed
Salt
4.12
28767
Gus & Reed Auto Service
Parts & labor
70.98
28768
County Treasurer
Assessment 1952
5.89
28769
Wendell Brown Agency
Insurance
1,938.30
28770
Grant H. Stringham
Insurance
287.37
28771
Sherwood & Roberts
Insurance
322.66
28772
Pasco Insurance Agency
Insurance
14.00
28773
Dunning -Ray Insurance Agcy
Insurance & Bonds
59.89
28774
Pksco Board of Realtors
Large maps
18.00
28775
Esther Sawyers
Meals for prisoners
470.25
28776
Fn Co P. U. D. ##1
Service
19963.57
28777
The Pac Tel & Tel Co
Service
63.52
28778
Pasco Water Department
Water & Sewer
429.75
28779
City Treasurer
Postage & licenses
33.50
Total
$21,666.46
CEMETERY
DEPARTMENT
312 to 313
Cemetery Department
Payroll -January
460.10
314
Seattle First NatP.l
Withhalding
44.90
315
Gravely Northwest -Inc.
Rollers, etc
4.90
316
Gravely North Motor & Blow
Governor
30.08
317
Ralph Gi lbertson
Grave liners
460.00
1188
20
IIvKKan W. Lee
UnioTirq,S�opof Calif
Parts for mower
ew TT'res
asol ne
335.05
8 qq
19'.89
321
Downeyls
Rental
35.15
322
3�4
Bennett Gaines
The
U.
Sharpen saws
Service
3.00
.70
Co. Pac
. D. #1
Service
Service
23.09
325
Pasco Water Department
Water
12.00
Total
19219.4
PAS'CO, WASHINGTON
RECESSED MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 11, 1952
WATER DEPARTMENT
9179 to 9212
Water Department
Payroll -January
4,475.28
9213
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Withholding
510.40
9214
Twin Cities Conc Pipe Co
Pipe, fittings, etc
120.92.
9215
Shell Oil.,Co
Furnace oil
71-46
4
9216
Transport Clearings
Freight
10.05
9217
Penn Salt Mfg Co
Chlorine
85.49
9218
Hughes & Company
Tees, plugs, etc
312.64
9219
E. N. Hallgren
Fittings, etc
256.82
9220
Gen Chem Division
Aluminum sulfate
19400.80
9221
White River Lmbr Yard
Lime & fire clay
199.82
9222
Union Oil Co of Calif
Gasoline
50.98
9223
Downey's
Rental
50.85
9224
Bus Sery Bureau
Stencil cut & run
10.30
9225
Brew's Richfield Sefv
Winterize GMC Truck
4.33
9226
grigg's
Toggle switch
1.03
9227
Pasco-Hdw Company
Flashlights, etc
20.03
9228
Twin City Const Company
Earth moving
240.00
9229
Economy Tire & Auto
Tire repair
1.29
9230
Dunnigg Ray Insurance
Insurance
6.59
9231
Wendell Brown Agency
Insurance
1,259.64
9232
Pasco Insurance Agency
Insurance
9.33
9233
Grant H. Stringham
Insurance
174.91
9234
Sherwood & Roberts
Insurance
215.11
9235
N P Railway Company
Freight
673.02
9236
Empire Electric
Light bulbs
12.50
9237
Fn Co Engineer
Maps (L. I. D.)
20.10
9238
Fn Co P. U. L. 311
Service
10185.714.
9239
The Pac Tel & Tel Co
Service
25.45
9240
City Treasurer
Postage, freight, etc
152:30
Total
T11,557-18
AIRPORT D EPARTMENT
1308 to 1317
Airport Department
Payroll -January $
1,498.76
1318
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Withholding
131.90
1319
State Treasurer
Fireman's Rol & Comp
15.00
1320
Fire Ext Sales & Sery
Refills-
30.86
1321
Chicago Pump Company
Packing gland
2.66
1322
Shell Oil Company
Stove oil
37.87 .
1323
Stand Oil Co of,Calif
Pearl oil & gasoline
249.00
1324
m
Pasco Auto Company
Tires & tubes
78.74
1325
Grigg's 8
-"Fuses, plug, etc
13.46
1326
Pasco -Hardware Company
Pail & insert
13.18
1327
Empire Electric
Element, etc
160.20
1328
Pasco Motor Supply
Battery charger,etc
65.95
1329
Tri City Lumber Yards
Snow shovels
5.46
13301
Duke's Electric Shop
Electric supplies
1.67
Woos
Wood' -s Safe & Lock
Duplicate keys
2.16
1332-
Fn Co P. U. D. #1
Service
927.50
1333
The Pac Tel & Tel
Service
29.15
1334
Pasco Water Department
Water & sewer, etc.
519.48
1335
City Treasurer
Postage
6.00
Total
$ 3, 789. 00
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
1705 to 1709
Library De artment
Pa roll -Januar y
� 5 66.06
1710
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Withholding
72.60
1711
Field Enterprises, Inc
Encyclopedia
110.78
1712
Doubleday & Company
New books
20.49
1713
Consumers Research, Inc
Subscription
3.00
1714
H. W. Wilson Company
Subscription
7.00
1715
The J. K. Gill Co
New books
20.26
1716
The Oregon News Company
Aew books
20.56
1717
Pac NW Biblio Center
Membership fee
25.00
1718
Columbia Grain & Feed
Salt
1.03
1719
Pasco Hardware
Buttons & twine
.36
1720
Empire Electric
Bulbs
1.85
1721
Glenn R. Schuler
Finish bookcase
12.62
1722
Pasco Water Department
Service
3.50
1723
City Treasurer
Postage
10.00
Total
875.11
3189 to 3203
3204
32,05
3206.
32.07
3208
32.09
3210
767 to 7?6
777
778
780
781
782
783
784
785
786
787
788
n
PASCO, WASHINGTON
STREET D EPARTMENT
Street Department
Seattle First i�at l l
Shell Oil Company
Stand Oil Co of Calif
Lay 8c Nord
Pasco Hardware Company
Brown Sand & Gravel
City Treasurer
Payroll -January
Withholding
Dieseline
Gasoline
Spark plugs
Cord, socket,etc
Sand
Car licenses & freight
Total
PARK DEPARTMENT
Park Department
Seattle First Nat'l
Shell Oil Company
Grigg Bldg Supplies
Col Grain & Feed
Union Oil Co of Calif
Columbia Hardware Company
Elec Appliance Center
U. S. Laundry
Griggs
Fn Co P. U. D. #1
The Pac Tel & Tel Co
Pasco Water Department
SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT:
Payroll -January
Withholding
Furnace oil
Glass, lock, etc
Feed
Furnace oil & gas
Cord & rope
Bulbs
Service
Blow torch, etc
Service
Service
Water & Sewer
Total
GRAND TOTAL ALL DEPARTMENTS $43,648.71
2,236.90
353.70
20.22
25.53
3.15
1.59
46.35
12.45
2,69909
1,174.30
106.20
200.60
4.16
20.91
196.47
4.74
U.76
1.61
37.44
81.58
3.6o
5.25
lo641.62
A letter was read from John W. Cunningham & Associates also drawing of Sewage
Disposal Plant and a list denoting locations of 25 sewage treatment plants
designed by this firm. Following adiscussion relative to hiring an Engineer,
reviewing sketch and contract, motion was made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett
that John W. Cunningham & Associates be instructed to go ahead with the Sewage
Disposal Plant plans. Question placed and debated, John W. Cunningham's Contract
reread by Mayor pro tem. Motion placed for roll call vote. Carried six (6) to
one (1). Overlie voting "No".
In -reviewing Contract, Shop Inspection clause was discussed. Motion made by Avery,
tha.tcrJohn W. Cunningham & Associates will perform necessary service. Motion died
for want of a second.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT SITE: PURCHASE THROUGH FEDERAL SECURITY AGENCY:
A letter from John P. Gifford, Area Property Co-ordinator, General Services Adm-
inistration furnished forms to submit in making application as a part of this
application.*
RESOLUTION NO. 317:
Resolution No. 317 was presented at this time authorizing a member or Mayor to
sign sales agreement and all other documents concerning the purchase of property
from the Federal Security Agency. This was discussed. Motion made by Overlie,
seconded by Milne that Resolution No. 317 be adopted. Overlie and Milne with-
drew their motion. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Milne that this matter
be turned to the City Attorney to report at next regular meeting. Motion carried.
PURCHASE OF LAND OPTION, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, WALLA -WALLA DISTRICT:
A letter was read from Merle E. Lietzke regarding McNary Lock & Dam, Tract XX -
3455, Northern Pacific Lease under date of December 11, 1906, to the Pasco Light
& Water Company subsequently assigned to the City of Pasco, apparently was never
recorded; original document has been misplaced. The Northern Pacific Railroad
Company has been requested to search for a copy. This was turned to City Attorney.
SEWER OUTLET LINE SOUTH 5TH AVENUE:
A letter was read from J. E. Thomas,Industrial Committee, Northern Pacific Rail-
road Company, stating bn October I4., 1911 the Railroad Company entered into a
contract with the City of Pasco for construction, maintenance and operation of a
24" sewer pipe on certain right of way of the railroad Company; now the location
of this pipe interferes with the location of a pier in relocating their bridge
and suggests a meeting with District,Engineer H. M. Tremaine to go over the matter
on the ground `1 hh — they want the pipe relocated. Mayor pro tem suggested that
John W. Cunningham & Associates Representative and City Attorney thrash this out.
George Fisher to so notify.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
RECESSED MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 11 1952
PARKING LOT LEASE EXTENSION (E. R. BARNETT):
Letter of request•reread. Motion.made by Overlie, seconded by Milne to turn this
to the City Attorney. Motion carried.
CLAIM, MRS. IDA T. HABERONAN:
A claim filed at the City Clerk's Office was received by mail on January 25, 1952.
She claims damages in the amount of $29.20, account being hit by a truck belonging
to the Pasco Water Department. Copy mailed same date to Orville B. Olson, City
Attorney, and Wendell Brown. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Milne to turn
this to the �it.y Attorney.
CLAIM, WARREN H. & OPAL J. ORR:
Filed Jajuary 26, 1952, damage by water, Pence Building in the amount of $234.84.
TWO MOUNDS OF EARTH, FIRST & A STREETS:
The Northern Pacific Railroad "ompany's Permit No. 74418 permitting this work to
be done under terms specified therein; permit was reviewed. Motion made by Overlie,
seconded by Bonnett authorizing the Mayor to sign when approved by the City Attorney.
Motion carried.
I
BLINKER SIGNALS A STREET:
Automatic sighals requested by the Railroad Company. A letter was read from C. E.
Dorfler, Superintendent, suggesting that the City and County make formal request
to the State Highway Department to make installations. Motion made by Overlie,
seconded by Bonnett that the Mayor & City Attorney be authorized to write to the
Northern Pacific Railroad's Chief Engineer at St.Paul, Minn., Mr. Bernard Blum.
Motion carried. -
TERRY THOMPSON (BONDS):
Mr. Thompsons letter of February12, 1952 was read. No action necessary.
REFUND: >
$10.00 Deposit on Plans & 5_pecifications:
A note was read from Stoen Construction Company relative to returning their $10.00
deposit, claiming that plans webe not received in time to make bid. Motion made by
Bonnett, seconded by Avery that refunds be made in accordance with specifications.
Motion carried.
REFUND CEMETERY CONTRACT, MRS. KATIE LEONARD:
A letter was read from City Treasurer Mary E. Clarke requesting refund for Mrs.
Leonard of Thirty (30.00) Dollars paid on Cemetery contract and cancellation of
balance of contract or Twenty (20.00) Dollars. Motion made by Milne, seconded by
Combs to cancel contract balance and refund $20.00. Motion carried by roll call
vote of seven (7).
VACATE ALLEY, BLOCK 10, HELM'S SECOND ADDITION: >
A petition was read signed by four property owners to close and -vacate the north
and south alley. Ordinance No. 650 has been complied with.
VACATE ALLEY, BLOCK 4, HELM'S SECOND ADDITION: PETITIONED BY RESOLUTION N0. 31$
Petition signed by property owner William T. Casaday, sole owner, was read request-
ing that the north and south alley be vacated. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by
Connell adopting Resolution No. 318. Motion carried by r oll call vote of seven (7).
Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Public Hearing on both petitions
be called for April 15, 1952. Motion carried.
INSURANCE PUMP HOUSE RESIDENCE FIRE:
Insurance checks have been received in the amount of $7,266.80 and credited to the
Water Fund. No action taken.
BLANKET BOND FOR CITY EMPLOYEES:
A letter was read from the Insurance Committee stating in part that the City
Officials a're not eligible; they recommend that the blanket bond quoted be accepted.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Blanket Bond as quoted by Dunning -
Ray Agency be accepted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
C. F. GRIGG & ASSOCIATES:
A letter was read from C. F. Grigg submitting a proposal to furnish field Engineer
service in connection with the L. I. D. Sewer contract; they propose first to
establish and stake on the ground center line sewer; second, manhole locations;
third, off set grade points at fifty (50)*ft. intervals in order that the contractor
may excavate trenches and place pippi_line;i"-fburth;,-furnish all labor, equipment and
supplies at .11¢ per foot; fifth, for an additional .05� per ft. will check align-
ment and grades on project as work progresses. Motion made by Avery, seconded by
Overlie to accept C. F. Grigg proposal for complete job. Motion carried by roll
call vote of seven (7).
PASCO, WASHINGTON
RECESSED MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FRRR11ARy 11, 1_952
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Applications submitted as follows were
approved. Motion made by
Milne, s econded by
Bonnett that the twenty (18) applications hs approved be.issued.
Motion carried.
Cascade Engineering Company
Landscaping
Richland
Leonard Clark
Photographer
Yakima
Permelia Champoux
Apartments
-Vasco
The Master Cleaner
E. E. Foy
Pasco
John Strasahl
Contractor
Pasco
Detective Agency
Fredrick X. Clark
Kennewick
J & S Motor Co
Used car lot_
Pasco
Bert Bannerman
Service station
Pasco
Ralph Ring
Service.Station
Pasco
Dudley -Edwards Enterprises, Inc.
Wholesale delivery
Pasco
Carter's Clinical Laboratory
Pasco
Babin Gift Shop
Mary & Stanford Anderson Pasco
James L. Olp Agency
Insurance
Pasco
Cascade Electric
Leslie E. Vannice
lakima
Hoffman School of the Dance
B. A. Hoffman
Pasco
Mabel's Beauty Shop
Mabel Cherry
Pasco
Mary Oberst
Encyclopedia
Pasco
Esther Schlagel
Cosmetics
Pasco
SOLICITOR'S ORDINANCE:
Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs that the 'Jity Attorney be instructed to
draw up a solicitorts ordinance like Walla Walla has now in effect. Motion carried.
NEW CAR PURCHASE:
Chief of Police McKibbin requests authority to Call for Bids on a new rolice Car
as provided in the 1952 Budget. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to call
for bids on March 4, 1952• Mcnibbin to furnish specifications. Motion carried.
TRAFFIC LIGHT AT MURRAY & SYLVESTER:
A letter was read from City Engineer George Fisher requesting a call for bids on
furnishing and installing a traffic light at Murray & Sylvester Streets. Motion
made by Overlie, seconded by Avery that bids be called as requested March 18, 1952•
Engineer to furnish specifications. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
Bonnett voting "No". Motion made by Bonnett that four-way stop signs be placed
at 5th & Clark, Murray & Sylvester immddiately. Motion seconded by Overlie and
carried. Bonnett feels that there is more of a traffic problem at 5th & Clark.
HILL VIEW ADDITION (WORRELL):
Plat presented for Mayor's signature. An ordinance.to govern utility installation
was discussed. Notaction taken.
PURCHASES:
PATCHING MATERIAL City Engineer George Fisher requests permission to purchase
of material for street patching; Water Department meters, tires and
fittings $703.90; Street Department signs, school crossing, speed limit and city
limit $121.49. Police Judge. Smith -Carona Typewriter $159.65. Chief of Police,
repairs to car $YU.90, Torches & fingerprinting supplies $26.02, file cabinets
and supplies $166.36.& Citz Clerk, Janitor supplies $26.52. Motion made by Overlie
seconded by Bonnett .aut orizing tthe aforesaid purchases. Motion carried by roll
call vote of seven (7).
PURCHASES: Motion r►a de by Bonnett that the 141ayor instruct all department heads bf
the City to notify the Council'Chairman of their respective Committee on requests
for purchases and reason thereof prior to their presentation to council. Motion
seconded by Milne and carried.
READING OF OSDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 710:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND BEING
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING NECESSARY FUNDS TO
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL POLICE TRAINING TO A REP-
RESENTATIVE OF THE PASCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Overlie, se.tlonded by Milne that Ordinance No. 710 be givent he first
readin . Motion carried. Ordinance No. 710 was read. Motion made Uy Overlie, sec-
onded �y Milne that Ordinance No. 710 has been given the first reading. Motion
carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 710 be given
PASCO, WASHINGTON
RECESSED MEETING ' COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 11, 1952
the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 710 was read
by title. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 710
has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday,
8:00 P. M., February 19, 1952. Motion carried.
cks, Mayor pro tem
ATTEST:
City Cler
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF,;Z� 2.
Adah M. Perry, City Clerk