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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-1952 MinutesREGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 19, 1952 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:05 P. M. Honorable Mayor John Beck presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present, J. A. Avery. L. E. Bonnett, C. R. 11ombs, S. A. Connell, Raymond Hicks and C. S. Milne. T. G. Overlie was absent. City Attorney Orville B. Olson was present. I; READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meetings held December 18th and 31st, 1951 and January 1st, 8th, 10th 15th and February 11th, 1952 were read and approved. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: HILL VIEW PLAT, TURNER WORRELL: Mr. Worrell presented plat as approved by the Planning Commission for signature$ of the lviayor and City Clerk which were affixed. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: COMMUNICATIONS: JAY ROBINSON: REFUND: Jay Robinson made inquiry regarding a refund in connection with deposit on alley vacation. Motion made by Avery, second6d by Combs authorizing refund of $50.12. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BENTON-FRANKLIN DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests that a payment be allowed on their budget allocation for the year 1952. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne that this allocation be made in two pay- ments. Motion carried. W. B. WEST, REMINGTON REVISED CODE: Mr. West requests permission to purchase the above code in the amount of $65.00. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery authorizing the purchase. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). I' AIRPORT LEASE SCHOOLDISTRICT NO. 1: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that Lease as approved by the Air Port Committee be signed. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Deep Purple Inn Pool Hall, Charles Minor, 507 So. Main Alzena's Beauty Salon, Alzena Fields, 504 So. Main Motion made by Milne, seconded by wombs that licenses be issued. Motion carried. •CIVILIAN DEFENSE: Mr. Avery states that the Yamauchi Building Basement has been made available for headquarters by the Yamauchi family. This will be used for Center, key for commun- ications, etc., meter supplies and equipment. Thlry need about $302.00 for equip- ment at this time. Mr. Avery states he will guarantee that the City can get back .75¢ on the dollar when they wish to dispose of same. Motion made by Milne, sec- onded by Combs au.thori'ing the purchase of radio, cable and equipment. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). mayor to write letter of thanks to the Yam- auchis'. Councilmen to sign letter also. SEWER OUTLET: Mr. Zeidlhack of the John W. Cunningham & Associates, Orville B. Olson, City Attor- ney, George R. Fisher, City Engineer and L. E. Bonnett, Councilman went to Walla Walla for a meeting with Colonel Anderson, Army Engineers Welch, Franzen and Leitzke in regard to cancellation of lease by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company on property through which the outlet sewer pipe line extends. This location is . now needed in connection with new bridge construction by the Northern Pacific necessitated by the McNary Dam. A discussion followed relative to different methods of handling this flow temporarily. Motion made by Milne:, seconded by Avery that a special negotihting committee be appointed consisting of Mayor, City Attorney, i! City Engineer and Councilman Bonnett. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 317: A resolution to authorize a certain person to sign sales agreements and all other documents concerning the purchase of property from The Federal Security Agency. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery that the 14ayor be given authority to sign after City Attorney reqrites first paragraph and subject to approval of the Council. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 317: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell adopting Resolution No. 317 as amend- ed by the City Attorney. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Forms from The Federal Security Agency turned to City .Attorney. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: An Auditor's report of the Water & Cemetery ?Departments showing X4,498.68 for correct- ed tax payable and audit interest was read by &nnell. Motion made by Milne, second- ed by Avery that this be turned to the Special Finance Committee, Connell, Bonnett and Avery. Motion carried. Engineer or Purchasing Agent to check all vouchers for sales tax and those not showing tax to be held up. Motion so made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery. Motion carried. TIRES AND CAR REPAIRS: Councilman Combs states that 40% could be saved by calling for bids on City needs. Motion made by Milne, seconded by ;Avery that Mayor appoint a committee to look into call for bids on purchases. (Combs, Connell and Bonnett) Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: LEGAL ADVERTISING AND PRINTING: City Attorney advises that this bid decision is held up for court decision. BLINKER LIGHT SIGNS: City Attorney to contact Public Service Commission. WATER SERVICE, NEIL HOLTER: Mr. Holter requests water service on Pearl Street between Poplar and Hickory. Three individuals interested in hooking up; cost would be $1,800.00",across street not platted. He could install a small line at his own expense by agreement and by paying front footage charge and cost of meter installation. STREET ON NORTH boundary of Holter's property held up for Street Committee's report. J PURCHASES:. The Council requests that Department Heads before making purchases contact the Chairman of their respective Committees. Mayor to take care of this by letter. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. -711: .AN ORDINANCE DEFINING. REGULATING AND LICENSING SOLICITORS; REQUIRING A BOND.IN LIEU OF INVESTI_._ GATION OF QUALIFICATIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF; REPEALING CERTAIN ORD- INANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES, AND EXCEPTING CERTAIN PERSONS FROM THE EFFECT THEREOF Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 711 be given -the first reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 711 was read by title. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 711 has been given the first reading by title. Motion carried. ORDINANCE No. 710: AN ORDINANCE DEELARING 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 Milne, seconded by Combs that a public hearing he held on Ordinance No. 710 at 8:00 P. M., March 4, 1952. Motion carried. 0 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHN BERS FEBRUARY 19, 1952 YACHT AREA: Councilman Milne stated the dire need of an overall plan for harbor area to govern orderly development. Mayor to write Colonel Mills to ascertain if the City has authority to use harbor as they see fit. A committee was appointed at this time considting of Connell as Chairman, Combs, Milne,.Avery and Ed Dunnavan of the Park Board. FISH PONDING AREA was discussed regarding fish screens. No action taken. MISCELLANEOUS: PURCHASE: Cemetery Sales Contracts requested by Ze xton.$34.87. Warrants for L. I. D. No. 61 requested by City Clerk will cost approx- imately $25.00. ,Motion made by Connell, seconded by Bonnett authorizing purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). AD JOUR NMENT : Motion,made by Bonnett, seconded .by Connell to adjourn to the next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 4, 1952.. Motion. carried. ATTEST: PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1952. terry, city vier