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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-1953 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 20, 1953 !I II I! jl CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:10 P. M. Honorable Mayor John Beck presiding. ROLL CALL: s By Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell, C. S. Milne and T.G. Overlie. Absent were J. A. Avery 61- Raymond Hicks. City .;Attorney Orville B. Olson was present. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. CHUR Cff PLAT: Mr. H. C. DeYarmon presented a plat of -Church Addition for the Council's approval, same was reviewed. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne authorizing the Mayor to sign plat. Motion carried. INSURANCE: Ed Ray and Roy Dillingham were present. Mr. Ray presented a book folder for filing policies and identifications to the Council. He stated that there are five policies covering fire by blanket; 115 of the $132,000.00 coming due each', year; amount of policy is ;872.00; not enough money in budget to take care of insurance as now set up. Council will have to decide on whether to reduce the insurance or raise more money. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by.aoverlie thatpremium be paid on blanket fire policy in the amount of $872.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Recommendation to be presented February. 3, 1952• PORT DISTRICT SEWER: Scott Roff stated their sewer service would not be on the line carrying sewage to the disposal plant account Army Engineers changing their plans to connect in manhole at 5th & Ainsworth, cost would be approximately $300.00 to extend the Port sewer line to Ainsworth sewer. Front foot charges were made for first installation. Motion made by Bonnett, sea nded by Connell authorizing City Engineer, to change Port Sewer connecting intolvnsworth Avenue Sewer. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Motion made by Milae, seconded by Connell.authorizing Mayor to write the Army Engineer's to reimburse the City for change of service at casco Port District. Motion carried. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (ARMY ENGINEERS): Permit was discussed, which would allow the Government to use for 12 months, during which time they will construct a sewer pipe line to be transferred to the City when completed. All government equipment, bu-11dings and tools to be re- moved. Property described as follows: "Atract of land bein all that portion of .South Fifth Avenue Columbia Street) lying 325 feet south of the center line of. Ains- worth Avenue and all of the east -west alley of Block 18 of Riverside Addition to Pasco (according to the plat.thereof record- ed in Volume "B", Page 44, Plat Records) in Sections 31 and 32, Township 9 North, Range 30 East of the Willamette Meridian, Franklin County, Washington, containing 0.8 of an acre, more or less". No objections registered. CITY PRrINTING (TRI CITY HERALD): A letter was read from the City Attorney stating that "since the purpose of competitive bidding is to assure the best possible prices to the City, and since both of these newspapers are qualified to do the legal printing for the City of Pasco, I suggest that the contract for the 1953 legal printing be warded to the Tri City Herald. However, it should be specified that the award of the bid is made to them upon the folio basis to prevent their billing us at some future time on a column inch basis. 'articularly should this be watched inasmuch as the folio figure, as indicated above, is only about 40% of the figure submitted on a column inch basis. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Connell that bid of Tri City Herald be accepted, on folio basis of .74 and .,50�, 6 or 8 point type. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). REZONING FIVE LOTS IN MERIDIAN ADDITION FROM R-2 to C -1, -ORDINANCE NO. 732: Tax payers present, Mrs. Olivia 'Colt, Mr. Davis and Mrs. Carter. Following a long discussion motion was made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 732 be amended by Ordinance stating set backs s�me as R-2, front and side in Carter & Meridian Addition. Motion carried. Overlie out of room. R 1996 REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL (CHAMBERS ALLEY SOUTH OF LEWIS ON 8th: i Mrs. Rombaugh made inquirg about alley and her garage adjacent Griggs new build- ing; they are unable at present to get in and out of garage; she was advised that the builder would no doubt make correction. I MARK SEAMAN: I; j Mr. Seaman is interested in purchasing property effected by Ordinance No. 732, if same remains in C-1. �I BOTTLE CLUBS: Ii Chief of Police A. L. McKibbin requests that an Ordinance be drawn stating a closing time for such clubs. Orville B. Olson stated that the legislative body i' in Olympia will no doubt take some actions on clubs as a bill in the making at this time. Mayor to write Ole Olson in Olympia. I CALL FOR BIDS-PDLICE SCARS: Four bids, received, opened and read as�follows: Pasco Auto Company 1953 Chev. Sedan Del $ 1,191 4 1953 Chev. 4 door Sed 13208.7� Central Motors 1953 Ford Courier Sedan 6 1.,160.79 1953 Ford Courier Sedan 8 1,190.45 1953 Ford Mainline Fordor 8 1,234.97 1953,Ford Mainline Fordor 6 1,169.50 Stromme Motor Sales 1953 Chieftain 4 door Sedan 1,408.97 1953 Chieftain Sed Del 1,266.55 j Ernie Jarrard Motots 1953 Dodge, 4 door Sed 1,604.70 �i 1953 Plym, 4 door Sed G - . 1,344.85 I' 'Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell to turn bids to Chief of Police and Police. Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. Following a review of the bids Milne recommends the purchase of the 1953 Chev. Sedan Delivery $1,191.44 and the 1953 'Chev. 4 door Sedan for '$1,?08.78. Motion made by Overlie, secmnded by Combs to accept the recommendation. Motion carried by roll call vote of four -(4). Bonnett has been excused from the meeting, this recommendation came later in the meeting. CITY PROPPRTY! A letter was read from James S. Whitney desiring to purchase Lots 11, & 12, Block 22, Northern Pacific Plat. '"otion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that lots not be sold. Motion carried. RADIO RANGE STATION: A letter was read from H. E. Wallis of the West Coast Air Lines presenting applic- ation for modification of the Radio Range Station located in Vasco to extend the license hours of operation to 24 hours per day; at present the operation is from sun up to sum down. A note from 0. V. Cotton states this will not involve any additional cost. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell authorizing the Mayor to sign application. Motion carried. PASCO AIRPORT (DEED): A letter from C. M. Graff was read, attached thereto a quit claim deed on property known as the former Pasco 'caval Air Station and requesting that same be recorded. Airport Committee desires to have deed held up for further negotiations. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to concur with the Airport Committee, Motion carried. CHUNKS OF CONCRETE AND CURBS: Broken pieces of concrete sidewalks and curbs piled at 4th & Nixon. Motion .madel by Connell, seconded by Overlie that this be turned to Park Board for recommendation. Mmtion carried. NEW ORDINANCE DOVERING USAGE & CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE FACILITIES: i A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher requesting that an Ordinance be drawn covering all phases of construction and usage of sewage facilities and feels that such an ordinance is badly needed. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett to turn this to the Water Committee for recommendation on February 17, i. 1953• Motion carried. r R 1997 PASCO, WASHINGTON BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICE FOR NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS: A letter to Jay Robinson from the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference was read relative to rendering checking services to member cities for one-half of the building fee charged by the City. Checking plan and procedure attached. • The Mayor turned this to the Building Committee for study and recommendation. CITY HALL - CONDITION OF CITY HALL: A letter was read from the City Engineer George R. Fisher stating the north end of the City .Hall showed definite signs of movement account foundation settling in an uneven manner causing a separation. He feels that a s-tudy should be made. Fisher to lojk further into State Inspection and report. TRANSFERS: Authorization was granted the City Clerk and City Treasurer to make transfers from all departments to Social Security Fund and from Accumulated Sewage Disposal Fund to Sewage Disposal Plant Construction. Amount will be approximately $191,762.48. Motion so made by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie and carried by roll cal lute of five ' (5) . REFUND (D. A. SPEER): A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher requesting that the City Treasurer be authorized to refund $300.00 to D. A. speer on construction of sewer from the intersection of Agate and Poplar to intersection of Agate and alley East of Poplar. Installation cost $675.00; he has already paid the 300.00. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie authorizing the refund. Motion carried by roll c all vote of five (5) . REFUND, KEYSTONE READER'S SERVICE: A letter was read from David Romano requesting a refund on check for $15.00 paid on'Solicitors applications for Business License to cover three salesmen. These men did not show up. However several of their employees were brought into the Police Station for Soliciting without a license prior to this application. They never did cover that group of workers with an application. Refund was not granted. Correspondence turned to City Attorney. QUIT CLAIM DEED, STAVE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: A deed was presented and discussed with the City Engineer relative to rendering a quit claim deed to the State on a strip of property near James Street and the Air- port property line described as "a strip of land containing 0.03 acres, more or less, in the SW -1 4 ofAthe NE4 of Section 19, Township 9 North, Range 30 East, W.,''0, Resoluti6n No. 323'adopted by the ifollowing motion: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Milne authorizing Mayor to sign Quit Claim Deed to State Highway Department. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). APPOINTMENT: Mayor Beck appointed S. A. Connell as Purchasing Agent to succeed himself for bal- ance of term. ORDINANCE NO. 737: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 435 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY BETWEEN STATE HIGHWAY NO. 11 AND ARTHUR STREET FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 to COMM- ERCIAL C-1 Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 737 be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 737 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 737 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Combs that Ord- inance No. 737 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). ORDINANCE NO. 738: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE, USE OR POSSESSION OF.INTOXICATING LIQUOR BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS, AND PROVIDING PEN- ALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 738 be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 738 was read. Motioh made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 738 has had the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 738 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). 1998i. PASCO, WASHINGTON IREGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 20, 1953 f_ PURCHASES: Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell that the following purchases be allowed._ Motion carried by roll call.vote of four (4). Water Department Meter Parts $ 635.00 Airport Department 30 sheets Aluminum & Heaters 174.47 Park Department Clean drapes 41.20 Ladders, swing & Jungle gym 479.57 Miracle Whirl 339.90 Water Department Repair sewer line 35.54 Fire Department Fire hose, pants, boots, helmets & 27way Radio 419.45 Cemetery Department Grave liners 460.00 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Applications for business licenses presented. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., February 3, 1953. Motion carried. ATTEST: e , wa,yor PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1953•