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Home My WebLink About05-20-1952 Minutes0 1917 PASCO, WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:10 P. M. Honorable Mayor John Beck presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present, J. A. Avery. L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell and T. G. Overlie. Raymond Hicks arrived at 8:25 P. M. C. S. Milne was absent. City Attorney 0. B. Olson was present. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS"CONSENT: PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INSTALLATION OF POLES: The company's representative Mr. Earl Halverson, Councilmen T. G. Overlie and L. E. Bonnett inspected proposed pole locations on West Court Street and recommend that the Telephone & Telegraph Company be allowed to place poles -inside curb on property line in outside edge of sidewalk which will be five feet wide with curb combined. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery accepting the Committees recommendation. Motion carried. P. U. D. #1: The Committee thought that the same procedure could be used but on considering width of streets at various locations, more time was requested for study. This was granted. BONDS: Mrs. Faucett & McLean were present in the interest of purchasing bond to finance sewage disposal plant installation. This was referred to the special finance committee of Connell, Bonnett and Avery by the Mayor. CITY LOFFICE HOURS: The City Treasurer Mary E. Clarke would like to have office close on Saturday A. M. Work hours from 8 to 5 with office open 9 to 5 was-disO'Ussed; the need of an hour before opening was expressed by the Billing Clerk. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that an,,Ordinance be drawn as discussed observing 5 day week. Motion' carried. CYCLE BILLING was requested by Mrs. Bolster. Water Committee to meet with Mr. Churchill and then make recommendations for Ordinance. Cash Machine purchase was debated. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery that City Engineer be instructed to look into need of machine and make recommendation. Motion carried. HEALTH DEPARTMENT SPRAYING EQUIPMENT: Mr. Beal's letter was read whereby he requests the purchase of a pickup truck or that one be rented or borr.)wl5d to enable the spraying program to be organized. Com": om" and City Engineer to work with Airport Committee on purchase for that dep- artm�pt, thus releasing the Water pickup to the Health Department. Motion made by Ove.rlie,,seconded by Connell -to advertise for bids on a pickup truck for the Airpo t callable` . June 3rd, 1952Cotton tofurnish specifications. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by .;Avery authorizing $100.00 expend- iture'for repair on old water department pickup if necessary. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Combs was excused just before roll call vote. RETURN TO REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS: READING OF THE MINUTES: M6tion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to hold up reading the minutes. COLUMBIA BASIN WATER FESTIVAL letter read regarding`; tickets to Aquarama. L. E. Bonnett stated that comp ementary tickets would be presented to the Mayor and his staff on Wednesday. Appreciation was expressed. Second letter read requesting that all city offices be closed during parade. Motion made by Avery, seconded by 6onnell that City Offices be closed-Thurdday, May 22 from 2:00 P. M. Motion carried. WATER SERVICE EXTENSION, STEFFENS AMENDED ADDITION: Mr. C. S. Haldeman requests to have a 2" galvanized water line extended through Blocks 6 and 11, Steffen's Amended Addition. This was turned to Water Committee. SENIOR WOMEN'S CLUB: A letter of thanks was read relative to installation of .traffic light at 10th & A Streets. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 20, 1952 TREASURER'S REPORT: A report from the City Treasurer was read stating the financial condition of the city is good. NEW PASCO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (SEWER): Pasco School District No. 1, Board of Directors by Resolution, petition to use vitrified clay or concrete sewer tile in lieu of cast iron or transite pipe for connection to the City sewer system. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery that School District No. 1 be allowed to use 8" or larger vitrified pipe as requested by resoltLtion. Motion carried. SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT SITE: A letter was read from John P. Gifford of the Federal Security Agency stating he would be in Pasco May 28, 1952 and will contact the Mayor. NAVY AIR BASE: A letter was read from D. F. Greber stating that track 4 will remain in place and necessary material needed to repair track 3 be obtained from other sources. BUILDING INSPECTOR (LYLE COONEY): A letter was read from Mr. Cooney requesting that his salary be raised to $100.00 per month for Building Inspector. Motion made. by Avery, seconded by Connell that Building Inspector be paid $100.00 per month effective May 1, 1952. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). WATER LINE CHANGE, FRANK BRESKO: Mr. Bresko requests a larger line between Main and meter. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by'Connell that 1211 line be installed. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). INLAND GLASS COMPANY (SPRINKLER SYSTEM): A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher regarding the cost of installing an automatic sprinkler system which was estimated at $250.00. The question of billing was asked. This turned to Water Committee and copy of letter to Avery. j GAS FRANCHISE: I. A letter from Harry P. Cain stating the hearing would be held June 16, 1952, was ordered filed. PURCHASES: 0. V. Cotton requests permission to purchase 5 Westinghouse 1000 W beacon bulbs, per bulb, total $24.38 plus tax. Georize R. Fisher wishes to purchase sample kit pf plastic discs '$52.00; 2 Fire Hydrants .1 ; 4,000 lbs Mineral Lead $382.40; 2 cases Perchloron $50.00;-20"Water Meters $432.60; 5 Gate valves for $26.04 and 200 lin ft 12'1 hose $218.00. Harold Wyman wishes to purchase 1 pusher type fan 077.25; Rope 15.82; Flotts 18.00; Rope hooks '4.00; total $38.95 with tax. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell that purchases be allowed. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (y). SEWER EXTENSION, V. D. INGRAM, 808 So. 13th: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher regarding this request and setting up cost estimate at $775.00;front footage assessment .450.00. This area is having septic tank trouble. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to accept proposal of City En;ineer regarding sewer extension on So. 13th Street. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BUSINESS LICENSES: M. G. Nelson Behrman8s Jewelry A. R. Polk Fulk & Eubank William H. Wrixon Roberta Davis Trailer Camp Deep Purple Inn Cafe Betty Fountain Lunch Johnnie's Cafe Blue Haven Motel Your Secretary Rubber Mats Jewelry Store Shoe`Shine Stand Attorneys -at -law Apartments _Charles H. Brewer Betty Ramsey Wm. Reaves John Pendrick Ruth L. Gross Kennewick Pasco 315 W. Lewis 7122 No. 4th 1017 W. Nixon 617 So. We he 503 So. Main 4th & Lewis 501 So. Oregon East Lewis 430 W. Lewis Motion made'by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie that the atrove license applications be accepted. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 20, 1952 AIRPORT LEASES: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie that the two applications presented at this time and approved by the Airport Committee be signed. Motion carried. Gilbert's Furniture Store Pasco Grocery Company READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 715: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 10, HELM'S SECOND ADDITION IN THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 715 be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 715 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 715 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that"Ord- inance No. 715 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 716: AN ORDINANCE VACATING NORTH SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 4, HELM'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 716 be given the third reading. Motion .carried. Ordinance No. 716 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 716 has been given the third read- ing. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 716 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 717: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 435 AND 9EING AN ORDINANCE REZJNING BLOCK 4, HELM'S SECOND ADD- ITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 to C-1 Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett.that Ordinance No. 717 be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance.No. 717 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 717 has been given the third read- ing.- Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery that Ordinance N 717 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). FRANK COLE'S'PROPERTY EXTENSION OF WEHE STREET: Securing a strip 30 feet wide for Street purposes was discussed and turned to the Street Committee and City Engineer. GRADER: Selling grader was discussed. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery to advertise for sale as per Ordinance. Minimum price $200.00, date of sale 10:00 A. M., May 2819 1952• Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Overlie, seconded by H' s to adjourn to ne t megular meeting at 8:00 P. M., June 3, 1952. Motion ca ried. John , ayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7T DAY 0 , 1952• Adah M. Perry, City Clptrk