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Home My WebLink About05-19-1953 Minutesr� PASCO, WASHINGTON . REGULAR MEETING tCOUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19, 1953 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:03 P. M. Honorable ''ayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were J. AAvery, L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, Ray- mond Hicks, C. S. Milne and T. G. Overlie. Absent were S. A. Connell. City Attorney R. G. Patrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meetings held January 23, February 3rd & 17th, 1953 were read and approved. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE -BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: PORT DISTRICT (SCOTT ROFF): Mr. Roff was making inquiry relative to acquiring city property in River Block for Port of Vasco purposes. Motion,made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that this be turned to the Building & Property Committee for investigation and report. Motion carried. Combs Chairman. WATER SERVICE EXTENSION, WEHE'S FIRST ADDITION: Mr. S. Mullens and a representative for the.B & F.Builders were present request- ing water service extension passed one vacant block to serve property they expect to build on; they have ten (10) commitments from the F._H.A. Motion made by Bonn- ett, seconded by Hicks that water gnd sewer extensions be made according to the existing ordinance. Motion carried. P. U. D. POLE LOCATIONS: A letter was,read.from P. U. D. No. 1 Engineer H. L. Tedro relative to pole locat- ions where lots and parkimg strips are irregular in Fize. Following a discussion motion was made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that for the present to place lights at intersections only unless possible to place on property line. Motion carried. REZONING IN O'KEEFE'S 2nd AND KEYSTONE ADDITIONS: Property owners in effected zone were present and the action was discussed.. Mr. �I Seaman presented photos of a service station he desired to construct on the prop- erty in Keystone Addition. This was opposed by adjoining; property owners. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to amend Ordinance No. 747 deleting Lots 17 to 20 inclusive, Keystone Addition. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 747: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 435, CITY OF PASCO, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF LOTS.25 TO 32, INCLUSIVE OF BLOCK 8, O'KEEFE'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to give Ordinance No. 747 the second reading by title only, as amended. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 747 was read by title as amended. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 747 has been given the second reading by title as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. ?47 the third reading as amended. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 747 was given the third read- ing as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to adopt Ordinance No. �4? as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: AUCTION SALE, JUNIOR CHMABER_OF COMMERCE: A letter was read from the Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting the Council to waive the license fee covering acutions as they are conducting a two day sale, June 12th & 13th to raise money for the purchase of street signs. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to waive license fee as requested. Motion carried. WETER, ROBERTS & SHEFELMAN, BONDS: A letter was read from the above firm relative to being engaged as Bond Attorneys for the proposed Revenue Bond issue. A firing resolution attached to letter. Motion made by Bonnett,seconded by Milne to turn this to the Water Committee. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19, 195 DEED, H. ALLAN KURTZMAN (EAST SIDE PARK): A statutory warranty deed received from Mr. Kurtgman was read, covering five (5) acres, more or less, in Section 28. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Avery to accept deed.. Mayor to write a letter of thanks to Mr, Kurtzman. Motion carried. BOAT BASIN - YACHT CLUB: A letter was read from the -Park Board recommending that a Commission be set up independent of the Park Board. Council feels that this has already beent urned to the Park Board and they can procede to take charge. BIDS ON CONCESSIONERS: Bids called for at this time and place. One bid received from Murl M. Kirk, with minimum annual rental for Sacajawea Yacht Club $250.00; annual rental fee from the Pasco Yacht Basin $250.00, plus 1—,'% of gross receipts for a period of five (5) years with option to renew for another five (5) year period. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to turn to Park Board for report upon -receipt of lease from the Government. Motion carried. INTAKE PLANT REMOTE CONTROL WIRES: A letter was read from City; Engineer George R. Fisher requesting authority to call for bids on remote control change over. Motion made by Avery, seconded by—Bonnett authorizing call for bids. Motion carried. SIDEWALK PROJECT ON 10TH STREET: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher relative to removing side- walk that does not conform. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery to turn this to the Street Committee: STREET OILING PROJECT:. A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher requesting authority to call for bids on a street oiling program which was read and studied. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to call for bids on June 16, 1953, at 8:00 P. M.. Motion carried. I PURCHASES: Purchases for the Water Department including copper tubing & fittings; pipe fittings, hydrant parts and perchlorin in the amount of $1,748.03. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Overlie authorizing same. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REFUNDS: Four requests for refunds were read as follows: A. M. Chappell, $10.00 license, not operating Pacific Fruit & Produce $12.50 account duplicate payment Fairway Finance,_$35.00, account combined business Donald Cooper, $5.00, valuation reduction on building permit Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery authorizing the City Treasurer to make the four refunds as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). TWO TRUCKS, WATER D EPARTMENT : Negotiating prices on twucks were submitted by Mr. Fisher as follows: Strickler Motor Company: 2 G. M. C. Trucks 3,651.02 Less Fed Tax 185.68 3,,46.5-34 Bess Trade in 974.34 Sales Tax. 74-73 6.5 - Pasco Auto Company: 2 Chev Trucks 30200.14 Sales tax 96.00 Less trade in 900.1 2,.396.00 Central Motors: 2 Ford Trucks $ 3,463,08 Less Discount 223.08 Sales Tax 97.20 Less trade in 745.20 .UU K 204® REGULAR MEETING Smith Truck & Tractor: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2 International Trucks $ 3,070.00 Sales Tax' 92.10 Less trade in 11100.00 22062.10 MAY 19. 19 Motion made by Bonnett,s econded by Combs to accept low bid of Smith Truck & Tractor Company. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). AIRPORT LEASES: The following leases were submitted for approval and signatures. All were approved. West Coast Airlines Bonneville Power Administration Northwest States Supply Company �I Pasco, Grocery Company The E. G. Bartells Company TRACT xX--3452-1-E MCNARY LOCK & DAM: Easement deed on Lots 32 to 42 inclusive, River Block, Section 31, to be conveyed to The United States of America for. the sum of $50.00. RESOLUTION NO. 328: Approving Easement was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Avery to adopt Resolution No. 328 as read. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).. READING OF ORDINANCES.- ORDINANCE RDINANCES:ORDINANCE NO. 750: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 21 of HELM'SIADDITION TO THE CITY OF PA SCO Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 750 be given the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 750 was read. Motion m ade,,by Overlie, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 750 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Milne, seconded b Overlie to adopt Ordinance No. 750. Motion carried by roll cal 1 vote of six (6�. REPORT FROM COMMITTEES: TRIPLE "L" LOUD SPEAKER: Mayor Custer asked what had been done about an Ordinance controlling noise as petitioned. Chief of Police to check on this again. ENGINEER'S MEETING: Entire Council to be present May 20, at 8:00 P. M. to confer with the Engineering firms relative to overall development plan. New members also invited. BURROUGHS BOOKKEEPING MACHINE: This was reviewed by a few council members. No action taken. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Eight applications presented as follows: Hoffman School of Dance 1125 W. Nixon The Wayne Mcguffin Amusement Agcy 319 W. Lewis Keno Club 401 So. Front A. L. Reil Custon Spraying Richland Verlon M. Garvin Kennewick E. H. Yancey Idaho Grace E. Towne 314 W. Margaret ,Acme Corporation California Motion made by Milne, seconded by Overlie that all applications be granted. Motion carried. Combs and Avery and Bonnett do not favor issuing license to Sadie Rowe for Keno Club account past record. Letter from Chief of Police A. L. McKibbin was reads requesting license be issued on triA1 basis providing closing hours are observed and issuance approved by the City Attorney. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEEZING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19, 1953 SPEEDING ON NORTH LUCAS: Speeding in school zone was reported. Mayor to instruct Chief of Police to make check. PARK FENCE AND SWIMMING POOL RETAINING WALL:. ' Mr. Wyman, Park Superintendent stated that John Garrison will construct retaining wall 116 x 60, for $1,200.00; fence for volunteer park by Cyclone Fence Company 501 x.351 for $648.00. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs authorizing fence in -the amount of $648.00 and the retaining wall in -the amount of $1,200.00 and $1.00.00 for black top to be done by the Street Department. Motion carried by roll. c all vote of six (6). SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT ENGINEER: Mr. Smith, resident engineer for John ',W. Cunningham & Associates reports things are going fine at this site and invited council members to come down and see the project. WESTON REDI-MIX INC. A bond in the amount of $10,000.00, signed by Lyle E. Weston, as per agreement was turned to the City Attorney -for approval. MONTHLY BUDGET: The monthly budget report of all departments was furnished each member of the Council. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Overlie to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tue- sday, 8:00 P. M., June 2, 1953• ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1953• A ha . Perry, City