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Home My WebLink About12-02-1952 MinutesF. u PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 2, 1952 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:08 P. M. Honorable Mayor John Beck presiding. ROLL CALL: j� By Clerk. Councilmen present were J. A. Avery, C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell, Ray- mond Hicks, C. S. Milne and T. G. Overlie. Absent L. E. Bonnett. City Attorney Orville B. Olson was present, arriving at 8:45 P- M - READING OF THE MINUTES: Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery to set aside the reading of the minutes. ,I Motion carried. !� BILLS -AND COMMUNICATIONS: Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by Avery, sec- onded by Milne that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CURRENT EXPENSE 29833 to 29837 Various Departments j; 29838 to 29851 Police Department 1 1594 29852 to 29858 Mayor & Councilmen II 29859 to 298�4 Various Departments 1.598 29875 to 29888 Police Department 1500 •29889 to 29896 Regular Firemen i' 29897 to 29917 Volunteer Firemen i' 29918 i' 1605 Seattle First National 1606 29919 1607 Ben -Fn Med Sery Corp 1608 29920 p 1609 World Radio Labs 1610 ;I 29921 Soap Shaw & Borden Co ' 29922 Service Morgen Rounds Office Equip Tape 29923 Keys VanWaters & Rogers Repair stretcher 29924 Paint, etc Union Oil Co I 29925 Paper, towels, etc The Texas Company I; 29926 Meals for prisoners Shell Oil Company Salary -P1 Com & G. S. C 29927 Reimb-conference Lay & Nord Reimb-conference 29928 Service Munnell & Sherrill Inc. '! 29929 Postage, etc Fyr-Futer Sales & Service Total $ 29930 Nelson's Market 29931 Smith Truck & Tractor 29932 U. S. Laundry 29933 Husk Prtg & Office Supply 29934 Wood's Safe & Lock 29935 Gerry's Upholstery 29936 Schorn Paint Mfg Co 29937 Col Hardware Company x938 Col Basin Paper & Supply 29939 Tri City Herald 29940 Esther Sawyers 29941 Adah M. Perry 29942 Ray Owens 29943 Patrick V. Sullivan 29944 The Pac Tel & Tel Co 29945 Pasco Water Department !! 29946 City Treasurer AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 1577 to 1592 Airport Department 1593 Seattle First Nat'l Bank 1 1594 W. S. Darley & Co 1595 Transport Clearings 1596 C & G Radio Supply Co 1597 Verd-A-Ray Corporation 1.598 Union Oil Co 1599 R & T Plmg & Heating 1500 Smith Truck & Tractor 1601 Wood's Safe & Lock - 1602 Shields Books & Stationery !i 1603 Western Auto 3S'upply Co 1604 Monarch machine & Tool i' 1605 Col Basin Paper & Supply 1606 Pasco Motor Supply 1607 Duke's Electric Service 1608 Wellman'f Floor Coverings p 1609 Fn. Co. P. U. D. #1 1610 ;I Pasco Water Department Payroll -November 434.43 Payroll -November 2,123.00 Payroll -November 60.00 Payroll -November 1,483.95 .Vayroll-November 2,102.00 Payroll -November 2,017.15 Payroll -November 190.80 Withholding 898.90 Insurance 87.85 Crystal 2.75 Rect books 62.43 Add Mach rental 12.50 Spray material 538.69 Gasoline & Fuel oil 433.41 Tire repair 1.55 Grease, oil, etc 99.95 Trico motor 3.97 Fog nozzle 16.69 Refill 6.19 Soap .75 Check spray equip 5.48 Service 7.66 Tape 2.66 Keys 2.16 Repair stretcher 3.86 Paint, etc 34.42 Brooms, hooks, etc 10.97 Paper, towels, etc 147.47 Legal advertising 51-42 Meals for prisoners 417.00 Salary -P1 Com & G. S. C 157.59 Reimb-conference 18.08 Reimb-conference 14.74 Service 68.97 Water & hydrant rental 143.40 Postage, etc 55.50 Total $ 11,717.74 Payroll -November $ 1,725.01 Withholding 120.40 Sighs 24.32 Freight 7.59 Tubes 15.88 Globes 33.99 Thinner 13.93 Cement, oil, etc 4.43 Springs & brushes 3.09 Keys 1.44 Envelopes, statements 24.93 Prestone 23.18 Repair boiler 49.44 Towels, etc 13.75 Proto, filter packs 5.59 Plug, cord, etc 25.62 Sink rim, paste, etc 17.10 Service 448.82 Water & sewer 304.05 Total $ 2,872-77 1977 I 19'8 REGULAR MEETING 97461-toe9776-ioi-Xater Department PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS WATER DEPARTMENT 9777 Seattle First Nat'l Bank 9778 Pac States Cast Iron Pipe 9779 R.ens.selaer Valve Co 9780 Wallace & Tiernan Saks Corp 9781 Everett L. Wiggins 9782 Union Oil Co 9783 Economy Tire & Auto Sery 9784 White River Lumber Co 9785 Grigg Bldg Supplies 0786 Col Basin Paper & Supply 9787 Tri City Herald 9788 Husk Prtg & Office Supply 9789 Basin Typewriter Co 9790 Brown Sand & Gravel Co 9791 Northern pacific Ry Co 9792 The PacTel & Tel Co 9793 City of Pasco 9794 City Treasurer 3464 to 3482 3483 3484 3485 3406, 3487 3498- 3489 3490, 3491, 3492, 3491 3494. 1861. to 1867 1868, 1869, 1870, 1871 1872 1873. 1874. 1875 1876- 1877 1878 412 to 414 415 . 416 _ 417 418 419 . 420 DECEMBER 2, 1952 Payroll -November Withholding Pipe Nozzles Gaskets Estirrate No. 1 Gasoline & Fuel oil Windshield wiper repair Slab wood Nails Add mach tape Lagal advertising Columnar pads Machine repair Earth moving Lease #84552 Sertice Office rent Postage Total STREET DEPARTMENT Street Department Seattle First Nat'l Bank Stand Oil Co of Calif Union Oil Company Lay & Nord Northwi5st Brush Company Fn. Co. Road Department Preston Tractor Co L. W. Vail Co Brown Sand & Gravel Co Potlatch Yards Inc. Wood's Safe & Lock Smith Truck & Tractor Payroll -November Withholding Motor oil Gas & Diesol Battery Refill broom Reibnb joint project Repair truck & tractor Estimate No. 2 Earth moving Laths Sharpen saws Repair trucks Total LIBRARY DEPARTMENT Library Department Seattle First Nat'l The J. K. Gill Co The Moore -Cottrell Sub .Agcy The Oregon News Co Children6s Book Council The H. W. Wilson Co Union Oil Co Floyd C. Moore Shield's Books & Stationery Fn. Co. P. U. D. #1 Pasco Water Department payroll -November Withhb.1ding New Books Subscriptions New Books Posters, etc Catalog Fuel oil Repair work Office Supplies Service Water & Sewer CEMETERY DEPARTMENT Cemetery Department Seattle First Nat'l Ralph Gilberton - Pasco Machine Company The Pac Tel & Tel Co Union Oil Co Pasco Water Dept Payroll -November Withholding Grave liners Welding Service Gasoline Water & Sewer Total PARK DEP ARTMEJ T 1087,to 1100 Park Department 1101. Seattle First Nat'l 1102. Union Oil Co 1103. The Pac Tel & Tel Co 1104. Pasco Water Department Payroll-Devember Withholding Gas & fuel oil Service Water &, Sewer Total Grand Total for all Departments $ 73,484.58 F J Total $ 4,533.06 603.10 27,256-48 10.95 15.66 11,198.32 127.66 2.58 3.35 11.85 3.91 2.47 6.80 3.61 634.45 25.00 7.90 1,875.00 100.00 46,422.15 $ 2,524.00 356.40 40.40 154.69 17.32 47.18 523.69 361.11 4,100.94 38.5o 4.53 4.64 15o.77 8,324.17 $ 652.89 86.60 53.57 171.95 6.49 5.00 7.u0 27.02 431.59 12.21 26.70 3.50 1,484.52 460.10 44.90 460.00 4.64 12.40 12.96 36.95 1,031.95 $ 1,315.00 95.10 146:85 74.20 $ 1,631.49 19a9 PAS'CO, WASHINGTON. REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 2, 1952 FIREHYDRANT RENTAL: (120.00) A vouc-1:er included in bills for $120.00. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Hicks that this payment satisfy the Hydrant rental for the year 1952. Motion carried. I MERIDIAN ADDITION ZONE CHANGES: (J. S. Whitney) Mr. Whitney, by letter, desires information on status of Ordinance making the above mentioned change. ORDINANCE NO. 732: AN -ORDINANCE BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE .ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF LOTS ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR AND FIVE OF BLOCK ONE, MERIDIAN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 TO C-1 Motion -made by AVERY, SECONDED BY Overlie that Ordinance No. 732 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 732 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 732 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 732 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 732 was read by title. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery that Ordinalce.No. 732 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. INSURANCE LETTERS, Mr. Mirus & Mr. Brown: A letter from Sherwood Roberts, Inc. states the boiler insurance expires on Dec- ember 7-, 1,952 also Liability Insurance on the same date. Wendell Brown ,Agency states in his letter that the Liability Insurance should be brought to the attent- ion of the Council and Insurance Committee prior to expiration date. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery to have Insurance meeting December 3, 1952. Mr. Mirus and Mr. Brown to be notified. Motion carried. gUIT CLAIM DEED: SEWAGE LIFT STATION: A quit claim deed from/the County Commissioners was read, deeding to the City Lots 13 & 14, Block 16, Gantenbein's Addition to the City for location of Sewage 'i Lift Station. City Clerk to record at the court house. i CORPS OF ENGINEERS AGREEMENT, WASH WATER PUMPING PLANT & SEWAGE BY-PASS: s A letter was read from W. H. Mills, regarding this agreement also stating he enclosed plans of construction of wash water pumping plant, sanitary and storm sewer by-pass and design analysis of pumping plant containing cost of facility and a draft of an agreement for transfer of the completed item to the City sub- mitted for study and comments. George R. Fihher, City Engineer gave his comparison reQort $75,000.00 over a 25 year period including maintenance, operation and depreciation; Army Engineer's report $14,375.00 over same period of time covering same items. McNARYLOCK & DAM TRACT XX 3452,3457 & 3461: GUN CLUB & DEPOSIT OF §22,500.00: A letter was read from Merle E. Lietzke to Orville B. Olson regarding delay in payment of $22,500.00. He states -a condemnation was necessary. The Gun Club had asserted a claim demanding payment of part of the deposit but not setting out the extent of the claim; it is doubtful if the Court will allow even a partial withdrawal of the funds at this time. They suggest that the City neg- otiate with the Gun Club to effect an agreement. McNARY LOCK & DAM, TRACT XX3451-I-E: RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT: A tract of land in Lots 32 to 42 inc. in River Block, Riverside Addition approx- imately 0.31;.of an acre; purchase price of said easement and rights is to be the sum of $50.00, payable soon as the United States has accepted this option. Vou- cher attached. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell authorizing Mayor to sign. Motion carried. McNARY LOCK & DAM, TRACT WW -3415-P CONSTRUCTION PERMIT: Irrevocable right to enter upon, to carry out such construction work as may be necessary,in construction of sewer pipe -line in the vicinity. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell authorizing the Mayor to sign permit. Motion carried. CITY MAP PROPOSAL, C. F. GRIGG &,ASSOCIATES: A letter was read from C. F. Grigg & Associates relative to preparing a City Map in sections, 100 ft. scale; total price #3,888.00. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Overlie to accept C. F. Grigg & Associates proposal for detail map covering water & sewer. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Motion made by Connell, seconded by Hicks to pay for this work out of 1953 budget. Motion carried five to one. Overlie voting lNo". PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 2, 1952 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: ATRPORT T.F.ARRR II Elmer Matheson, north half of kitchen in building 35 M. F. Schultz Electrical Co., Building 106 Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell approving leases recommended by the Airport Committee. Motion carribd. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: D. B. Ferguson, Lunch counter 313 W. Columbia J. L. Leavitt Magazine distributor fiasco Airport Leslie Moody Public Secretary 104 So. 4th Orrin W. Titus Franklin brushes 1424 W. Mound Motion made by Mi.lne., seconded by Overlie approving the above applications. Motion carried. 'CALL- FOR BIDS ON CONTRACTS: Sulphate of Alumina Liquid Chlorine Electric'Lamps Legal Advertising Gasoline & Fuel Oil Motion made by Avery, seconded by Overlie to receive bids until 8:00 P. M., Dec- ember 16, 1952• Motion carried. Payment of,all outstanding bills for the year 1952 will be received until Monday noon December 29, 1952• Motion so made by Avery, seconded by Overlie to recess to the afore said time and date for final payment of bills. Motion carried. PARKING ON WEST LEWIS: A aliscussion relative to one way street, street island and no parking was entered into. In conclusion motion was made by Milne, seconded by Connell to instruct the Chief of Police and Meter Department to paint red meters the standard color, take outtNo meters at 4th & Lewis on Lewis; one at the Economy Drug Corner and Crescent Drug corneh and. paint "no parking" strip where meters are removed. This to be done at once. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs instructing the .City Attorney to draw up an ordinance prohibiting the use or possession of intoxicating liquor by persons under the age of 21 years and providing penalties. Motion carried. tQA" STREET CROSSING: City Engineer reports a traffic count has been made. The Public Service Commission will iiake ^ report ir. the rear future. V. F. W. BUILDING, 310 W. CLARK: Regarding purchase -of this building, Chairman C. R. Combs request@, more time. AIRPORT PROPERTY, JAMES STREET: The State Highway Department desires to ob�-ain by quit claim deed a strip of prop- erty on James Street. Letter of November 21st from Frank M. Storking not read. Deed, Resolution and map attached. Better description was requested. READING OF ORDINANCES:. ORDINANCE NO. 713: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 625 BY CHANGING SECTIONS IV AND V OF ORDINANCE NO. 625, REVISING -AND ESTABLISHING RATES AND BILLING PROCEDURE FOR THE CITY OF PASCO WATER DEPARTMENT Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 713 be given the third reading as amended. Motion carried. Ordinance was read by Avery. A discussion followed. Water Committee Chairman favored reducing the minumum charge .25¢ to and including 2" meter and that no changes be made on commercial rates. No further action taken on third reading. ORDINANCE N0. 735: AN BRDINANCE RELATING TO LICENSES FOR AND REGULATING CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS, TRADES AND LINES OF BUSINESS CARRIED ON IN THE CITY OF PASCO: REQUIRING THE SAME TO BE LICENSES AND PROVID- ING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF: -REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH Motion made by Avery, seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 735 be given the first reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 735 was read by title. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by:Avery that Ordinance No. 735 has been given the first reading by title only. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 2, 1952 ORDINANCE NO. 730: I AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: FOR EXTEND- ING THE BENEFITS OF TITLE II OF THE FEDERAL SOCIAL SEC- URITY ACT TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PASCO: AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPART- MENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR SUCH COVERAGE Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 730 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinalce No. 730 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 730 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 730 be given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 730 was read by title. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 730 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 733: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE PARK DEPART- MENT, CITY OF PASCO, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY TO MEET THE SAME, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR THE BAL- ANCE OF THE YEAR 1952. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 733 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 733 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. ?33 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overliel seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 733 be given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 733 was read by title. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery thtt Ordinance No. 733 was given the sec- ond reading by title. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 734: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEYS OF BLOCK TWELVE (12),. HELM'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO, Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 734 be given t he first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 734 was read. Motion mdde by Overlie, sec- onded by Connell that Ordinance No. 734 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Combs that OrdkRnce No. 734 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 734 was read by title. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 734 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. YACHT BASIN, TIES FOR BULK HEAD: A letter from Mayor Beck to Mr. Christianson, District Engineers, WallA,Walla, was re -read. This refers to 10,000 railroad ties at Wallula that the City is interested in securing for a bulk head and retaining wall in the Yacht Basin Area. Negotiating through the Port District and another meeting with the Army Engineers was suggested. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by (Jombs, seconded by Hicks that the meeting recess to Wednesday at 8:00 P. M., December 3rd, 1952. Motion carried. ATTEST: I PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DA ecx, mayor ah M. Perry, City C'ler , 19.4-70