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Home My WebLink About02-17-1953 Minutes2®06 PASCO•, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 17, 1953 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:07 P. M. Honorable iviayor John Beck presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were J. A. :Avery, L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell, Raymond Hicks, C. S. Milne and T. G. Overlie. City ,Attorney Orville B. Olson was present. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. AIRPORT DEED: Mr. H. V. Custer and 0. V. Cotton were present in the interest of Quit Claim Deed from the United States Government to the City of Pasco. A letter was read from City Attorney stating this deed was in conformity with Resolution authorizing the negotiation for the Airport and could see no basis in deed for refusing to accept the document. A letter was read from the General Services Administration mentioning changes and requesting to be advised as to recording data. The kirport is considered to be valued at approximately $2,000,000.00. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to accept quit claim from the United States Government for property known as Pasco Airport. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven ( 7) . NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY'S EASEMENT No. 64639 to be chncelled with the United States Government and permit No. 75873 covering water pipe lines, to be signed by City Officials account change of ownership. Motion made by Avery, sec- onded by Bonnett to approve the Northern Pacific Railroad Permit No. 75873 for water line crossing. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CaIETERY MARKERS & MONUMENTS: Mr. R. B. Wylie of Walla Walla requests that the Council recind Ordinance covering the installation of markers of ground level. Motion made by Avery, se:.sonded by Bonnett to turn this to the Cemetery Committee. Motion carried. WEST LEWIS HIGHWAY FROM NEW BRIDGE TO CITY CENTER: Second 'set of plans on the two-lane approach were presented by the Highway Depart- ment were displayed and studied by several members of the different civic groups and council; first plan, a four -lane approach was also discussed. Four -lane approach seemed to be favored; this would widen streets and necessitate an 81nsidewalk; two lanes would leave the highway more or less as it is now with a two-lane approach to the bridge, which several visit6rs did not consider ample. In conclusion it was decided to not accept the Resolution. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery to table action on Resolution and turn this to the Bridge & Highway Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to work with Department in Olympia for reconsideration, also members of Council and Merchants Association to act with Committee. Motion carried. Mayor appointed Overlie, Milne and Bonnett of the Council; Mr. Sullivan of Sears& Roebuck ; Spence Jilek, Chairman to work jointly with Merchants Committee. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Avery to concur with Mayor's appointments. Motion carried. ABSENTEE BALLOTS CANVASSED FOR -PRIMARY ELECTION HELD FEBRUARY 10, 1953: Fourteen (14) absentee ballots counted and recorded as follows. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Milne authorizing City Clerk to canvass the rest of the Poll Books and record. Motion carried. PRECINCT #1 through 17 POLL VOTES ABSENTEES TOTAL MAYOR: Harry Custer 866 8 8�4 A. T. Hostetter 352 3 355 Abbey Mary Kidwell 253 3 256 CITY CLERK: Adah M. Perry 1339 13 1353 CITY ATTORNEY: Myron H. Freyd 127 3 130 George W. Fulk 357 3. 360 Wayne GIbLdstone 350 6 356 Richard G. Patrick 575 2 577 i PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCILMAN (3) POLL: VOTES ABSENTEES TOTAL L. E.'Bonnett 953 10 965 S. A. Connell 743 10 753 Blase Dillman364 304 T. R. VanHoy 737 10 �4? T. C. Walker 311 1 312 i, James E. Welch Howard H. Young 404 532 6 404 539 tCOUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE (1): �j Lee J. Craig 1.196 12 1208 T Total votes cast in all Precincts 1502, plus 14 absentees, making a grand total of 1516 votes cast. i, INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Ed Ray & Roy Dillingham of the -Committee were present,! They presented vouchers for 'i Liability Policy in the amount of $3,786.12; about 1/3 of the money appropriated in the Budget for Insurance. The Budget will be short $1,236.00. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett that an emergency ordinance be drawn up in the amount of $1,236.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of tix (6). i. I� SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT PUMPS: A letter was read from John W. Cunningham & Associates Stith print of bids reviewed by them for the purchase of a• pump. They recommend the low bid of Fairbanks -Morse Company be accepted on both units, $1,750.00 and $2,100.00. They also re -commend that the option of requiring a performance bond be waived. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that recommendations of John W. Cunningham & Associates be �I accepted. Motion carried. BILLS: C. J. Painter's Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $7,381.83 was presented by the City Engineer. Wendell Brown Polling Officers Salary L. L. Rundle P PURCHASES: WATER DEPARTMENT: Insurance Election labor Election labor Meters and ='raffic taint STREET DEPARTMENT: oder Blades 36 Stop Signs CITY TREASURER: X1,112.91 812.00 ° 94.77 844.70 145.89 approximately 100.00 Monthly Report Sheets, Warrant Register Sheets Expansion File Pockets and Carbon paper Approximately 100.OU CITY CLERK: Adding Machine 300.18 Motion mare by Avery, seconded by Bonnett authorizing vouchers and purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 740: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 61 FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF A SEWER SYST04 OF LATERALS AND MAINS IN MERIDIAN ADDITION, COLUMBIA ADDITION, HELM'S ADDITION, AND HELM'S SECOND ADDITION AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 697, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 707, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING T117E AMOUNTS THEREOF AGAINST EHE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARC-7LS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY AS SHOWN ON SAID ROLL Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery to give Ordinance No. ?40 the second reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 740 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 740 was given the second reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 740 be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 740 was read. Motion made by ,Jverlie, seoonded by Connell that Ordinance No. 740 has been given the third read- ing. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Connell to adopt Ord- inance No. 740. Motion carried, by roll call vote of six (6). Hicks had been excused. 2008 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 17, 1953 ii INLAND MOTOR FREIGHT REIMBURSEMENT: Broken street light. City Engineer statest he Freight Company will only reimb- urse on replacement purchsse. Motion made by !Bonnett, seconded by Overlie that City Engineer be authorized to purchase replacement parts. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 724: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING OFFICE HOURS FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES OF THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Connell, seconded by Overlie that Ordinance No. 724 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 724 was read. Motion made by Ovehlie, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 724 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Overlie to give Ordinance No. 724 the third reading. Motion carried. Ord- inance No. 724 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ord- inance No. 724 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded byy Avery to adopt Ordinance No. 724- Motion carried by roll call vote of six Z. PETITION: A petition was read, signed by eleven property owners in Block 5, Kurthts Addition, filing a complaint against S. M. Mullen for lack of consideration in building on the north portion of Block 2, Kirthts Addition; piling loose dirt in excavating which is blown to near by yards covering lawns, which could be corrected by watering down the dirt. City Engineer to inspect situation. C. F. GRIGG, EAST SIDE_L. I. D.: Mr. Griggs offer to run circuits of levels through a portion of the south east section of the City to obtain data for proposed L. I. D. Sewer Improvement for $300-.00- Motion made by Avery, seconded 4,y Bonnett to accept this proposal. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ARMY ENGINEERS, BOAT CLUB: A letter wap read from W. H. Mills stating the McNary 1daster Plan has now been approved. The Walla 'Walla Office has authority now to grant immediate right -of way entry for areas contemplated as public recreation units. Port District, sub -contracting, w$h a concession are under the same regulations as the City; will have to be decided by the Commission. The McNary Pool will be filled by October of this year. :Another meeting is to be called. SEWER: STATE GRAIN INSPECTION BUILDING: A letter was read from R. N. Anderson, Lt. Col., Corps of Engineers, Walla`Wallary regarding relocation of sewer serving this State Building at So. 5th and Ainsworth and states in effect there could be no legal liability for the government to re- locate this sewer cnnnection. BONDS: Wm. P. Harper & Sons & Company, 1504 3rd Avenue, Seattle, ;Washington was recommended to set up perspectur sor Bond issue. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery that Wm. P. Harper.& Sons & company be employed to ser up perspectue on bond issue, total of $900.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ADJOURNMENT.: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Overl Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 3, 1953- / ATTEST: City Clerk adjourn to ne ex, mayor regular meeting, / � I PASSED AND APPROVED THIS �: .� DAY OF _, 1953. d ah M. Perry, City Cle