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Home My WebLink About12-16-1952 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 16, 1952 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:10 P. M., by Mayor pro tem Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, Raymond Hicks, C. S. Milne. Mayor John Beck, Councilmen T. G. Overlie & S. A. Connell arrived late. City Attorney Orville B. Olson was present. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: CALL FOR BIDS: BIDS ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT EQUIPMENT: Nine (9) bids were opened and read as follows: COMPANY ITEM Infilco Inc. 4 901 Compbell Ave Tucson, Arizona Lind€ Belt Company 1 San Francisco, Calif 2 3 The Dorr Company 1-2 Seattle, Washington 3.. Jeffery Mfg Company 1 Columbus, Ohio 2 3 Alt W. S. Turner & Co 4 Portland, Oregon Worthington Pump Cimpany 4 Seattle, Washington H. D. Fowler 1 Seattle, Washington 2 5 Alt AMOUNT 5,278.00 11,526.00 1,236.00 4, 706.001 11,029.00 6,346.00 10,000.00W 1,365.00l 4.170.00 5,295.00 5,997.00y 10,307.00 1,403.00 5,o84.00 883-004 Walker Process Equip ,Co 1 8,647-00 c/o R. H. Brown 2 1,202.00 Portland, Oregon 3 4,151.00 R. H. Brown 5 931.70 Portland, Oregon Motion made by Bonnett, sec.>nded by Hicks that all bids beturned to John W. Cunning- ham & Associates for study and recommendation. Motion carried. T) TT['1 lTT T] • /7Tl TT(1T1 1983 Three (3) bids were received, opened and read as follows: Guenther Tractor Company $ 4,443.42- 313 So- 4th Avenue o Pasco, Washington Preston Tractor Company 4,095.02 1124 W. Ainsworth Pasco, Washington Eodern Machinery.Co. Inc. 4,564.39 2963 First Avenue 3 Seattle, Washington Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett to turn to Engineer for report. Motion carried. City Engineer reports that Preston bid is the lowest and best. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Hicks to accept the Preston Tractor bid. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5)• BIDS ON CASH RECEIPTING MACHINE: One (1) bid was receiu6d, opened and read as follows: Burrough's Adding Machine Co $ .467.67 Motion made by Overlied seconded by Bonnett to turn to Committee for investigationL and report. Motion carried. I 1984 PASCO, WASHINGTON BIDS ON LIQUID CHLORINE: One (1) bid was received, opened and read as follows: Pennsylvania Salt Mfg Co of Wash FOB Tacoma $0.104 per lb Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett to accept the bid of Pennsylvania' Salt Mfg Company: Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BIDS ON SULPHATE OF ALUMINA: No bids received. Motion mm.de by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that the City Engineer negotiate a contract. Motion carried. BIDS ON LAMPS: Two bids were redeived, opened and read as follows: Verd*A-Ray Corporation: 25/ discount on net purchase of $750.00; and 36jo discount on net purchase of 510,0001,00 Empire Electric Company: 25% discount on all lamp purchases^ Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to accept the Empire Electric bid. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BIDS ON LEGAL ADVERTISING: Notice was -read on request of Bpnnett. Two bids were received, opened and read as follows: Tri -City Herald (1).65 per column inch first insertion in 6 or 8 type :45 it it°0 each subsequent insertion (2).870 per 100 words, first insertion 8n 6 or 8 type ".50 '1 if it each subsequent insertion Columbia Basin News .60 per inch in 8 point type first insertion .40 11 '1 iteachsubsequent insertion (2) .65 per inch in 6 point type first insertion -L4 t° 11 "° 1' It each subsequent insertion Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Kicks that the Columbia Basin News bid be accepted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BIDS ON GASOLINE & FUEL OIL:. Three (3) bids were received opened and read as follows: H. Earl Clark Premium Gasoline .241 Non premium Gasoline .221 Diesel Fuel .129 Union Oil Company I Gasoline t17611 .232 Diesel & Burner oil .130 True's Oil Company Etylyl Gasoline .241 Super Gasoline .221 Diesel Fuel .132 Furnace oil .132 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to accept True's Gasoline bid at .221 and H. Earl Clark's bid on Diesel oil at .129. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). EAST SIDE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: Mr. McCullough requested that the Council authorize the City Engineer to make a survey preparatory to L. I. D. set up. Mr. Fisher outlined the proposed district by boundaries. City Attorney stated nothing further can be done until assessed value of land and improvements have been obtained. LEWIS STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL: Mr. Wallace of the Inland Glass Company made inquiry regarding status of action taken by the,State Highway Department on parking etc. He was informed that a meeting would be held with the Highway Department and property owners. 19BS PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETINs COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 16, 1952 li PETITION AGAINST LOUD SPEAKER OPERATED AT TRIPLEL CAFE: I. A petition signed by twenty-five (25) signers located in this vicinity, claim that this speaker operates at top volume most of the time and up to 1:30_A. M. They �i request the authorities to ban the loud speaker attachment from further operation. it Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie to turn this to the Police Committee. Motion carried. (Milne, Bonnett & Combs) j REZONING FIVE (5) L09 .'S IN MERIDIAN ADDITION: Mrs. Olivia Ruackenbush Colt objects to C-1 District change if a tavern - or like activity could be operated there. Would prefer O -P or C-3 zoning if they are more restircted. Bert Potter. of 1835 W. Nixon objected to magazine distribution center account necessary activity of large trucks which would operate in the night hours. He thinks a more restricted one would be better for residences of that area. Mayor stated the propenty owners and Planning Commission should get together and work this out. Milne do Bonnett request that this be left on the table to a later date following more discussion. Motion was made by Milne, seconded by Connell to table this matter and Ordinance No. 732 to second meeting in January 1953• Motion carried. D. A. SPEER, BUILDING CODE VIOLATION: i Mr. Speer now building a 19 unit Motel on point where Arthur & North Lith Avenue intersect, states he was served a stop or correction order by the Building Insp- ector for not complying with. the Building Code for C-1 Zone on that portion of building having marque effect and south side bordering on adjacent property, also that the building Inspector had been giving him some trouble, and resented. the Inspectors attitude. Mayor & Council asked numerous questions during the dis- cussion. Bonnett wished to state at this time that the Building Inspector not be criticized for halting work on this construction as he was enforcing the building code. Mr. Speer was advised to contact the Planning Commission for folution. Ordinance No. 737 was not read. f D. A. SPEER, MOTEL UNITS, EAST LEWIS: Mr. Speer is going to build another Motel outside the City limits but was inquiring about water & sewer service. No action taken at this time. RIVER TERMINALS COMPANY, TANK FARM: A letter was read from Carl G. Floten requesting the City to black top street for entrance and exit to -tie the tank farm into the City streets. Milne suggested to the Street Committee that they follow same policy as used in the past. BOOSTER LINE: 'Cit Engineer stated the want a '� booster line installed for 'o in . No Y g Y 4 �: gg . g action taken at this time. TELEVISION CHANNEL FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES: A letter was read from Schools+District No. 1, inviting the Mayor to attend a meeting in theI�ennewick High School at 8:00 P. M., -December 17, 1952. J. A. Avery to be notified. ARMORY SITE: A letter was read from L, H. Stevens in regard to a site for an :Armory Building. He suggested a site east of the Memorial Park. He states that Pasco is 9th in j line for this construction and requests that the City of Pasco consider the possibility of donating the site. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie requesting the ayor to answer the letter stating that the City of Pasco is willing to do every thing possible to/'RaMte available. Motion carried. MR. WILTROUT: i' A letter stating that School busses do not cross the tracks at .Ainsworth or A Street. Children have to cross to get to the bus. 'CLAIM, FLOISTAD vs HAUN (DOG): Summons have been served on the City in connection with a lawsuit for return of a dog or payment of$350.00. City Attorney has copy. QUIT CLAIM DEED, THEODORE & LELAH BOLIN: it Said deed for street purposes only. Located in the SZ of N2 of SW4, Section 20, Twp 9 N, Range 30 EWM. City Engineer inspected this location and suggested that ! it be platted and streets decidated. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to turn this to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. I'. g CURB ,CUTTING REQUEST BY LABORER'S UNION # 348: A letter was read from Ray Sutherland, Secretary, requesting that the curb be cut for driveway to parking area. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie for the Building Inspector to take charge and issue permit. Motion carried. I i PAS!CO, WASHINGTON PURCHASES: Two purchase orders were authorized as follows: -C. F. Carlislg for 12tons Fertilizer @ $7.50 per ton Pioneer Inc. for Registration Forms '$49.96 Motion so made by Connell, seconded by Overlie and carried by roll ckll vote of five (5). RENTAL DELINQUENTS (AIRPORT): G & M Repair $150.00 E. H. Kidwell 50.00 ° Elmer Mhtheson 87.50 Mathew Bros. Constr 835.00 Otis D. Randall 150.00 Twin City Ice 600.00 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that list be furnished the City Attorney for collection. Motion carried. I ORDINANCE NO. 733: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE PARK DEPARTMENT, CITY OF PASCO, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY �! TO MEET THE SAME, PROVIDING FT'NDS FOR NEXESSARY SUPPLIES FOR THE BALANCE OF THE YEAR 1952 Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 733 be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 733 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 733 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie; seconded by Milne that Ord- inance No. 733 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 734.: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEYS OF 9 BLOCK TWELVE (12),, HELM'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PAS,'CO Motion made bIT Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 734. be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 734 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 734 has been given the third reading. Motion carried, Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 734 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5)• ORDINANCE°N0. 736: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 435 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN BLOCKS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) OF HELM'S ADDITION AND BLOCK THREE (3) OF HELM'S SECOND ADDITION FROM R-2 TO C-1 Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 736 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 736 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 736 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 736 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried: Ordinance No. 736 was read by title. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance leo. 736 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made, by Milne, seconded by Conne to recess to noon, Monday the 29th, 1952. Motion carried. o nn /s e c x ,-7ray o r ATTEST: o City Clerk 01— PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY 0 . 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