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Home My WebLink About09-01-1953 Minutest 2075 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER It 1953 CALL TO ORDER: II !; i Meeting called to'order at 8:04 P. M. Honorable mayor Harry V. Custer presiding. j u ROLL CALL.: By Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, Lee J. Craig, T. R. i VanHoy. J. A. Avery, S. A. Connell and C. S. Milne arrived late. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. P READING OF THE MINUTES: �! _ Minutes of meeting held August 18, 1953 were read and approved. �i BILLS: i' Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by Averyy, seconded by Combs authorizing payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). P CURRENT EXPENSE 31065 to 31071 Various Departments Payroll -August 709.13 31072 to 31086 Police 'Department payroll -August 2,221.27 31087 to 31093 Mayor & Councilmen Payroll -August 68.95 31094 to 31109 Various Departments ,.P�_Lyr61l-August 1,744.00 31110 to 31124 Police Depart-ent ,P.ysoll-August 21243.00 31125 to 31132 Regular Firemen Payroll -August 2,135,44 31133 to 31153 Volunteer Firemen Fayroll-August 75.76 31154 to 31156 Spray Department Payroll -August 51.02 31157 Seattle First Nat Bank Withholding 1,113. 0 4 31158 . Social Security Fund Fund Soc Sec Ded 121.1. 31159 Fireman's Pension Fund Pension deds 153.41 31160 Fn -Fn. Med. Serv. Corp Insurance 77.50 31161 Tax Commission Comp Sales tax 25.36 31162 Fireman's Fund Ind Do Ded Insurance 100.00 �I 31163 Yakima Bindery & Prtg Co Treas rects 138.02 31164 Northwest Chemical Insect Spray 458-14' 4 31165 Shaw x Borden Company Dog tags, brads, etc 16.63 31166 Nelson Equip company Pump packing 1.03 f, 31167 Munnell & Sherrill Inc. Lantern 7.34 31165 Shell Oil Co_--r_pany Tire repair, etc 91.73 31169 Root Radiotelephone Sery Radio mtnce 58.45 31170 True's Oil Company Gasoline 374.17 31171 U. S. Laundry Service 13.90 31172 Mercier Shell Service Lube, cleaner & wax 11.48 31173 R & T Plbg & Heating Adjust cooler 5.05 31174 Empire Electric Company Light globes 8.16 i' 31175 Preston Tractor Company Check & rep sptayer 35.82 31176 Pasco Auto Company Repair cars, etc 219.52 31177 Tri City Herald Legal advertising 41.38 31178 Rusk Prtg & Office Supply Office supplies 56.41 31179 Schorn Paint Company Paint 14.78 31180 Pasco Motor Supply Inc. Belt 2.88 i' 31181 Economy Tire 6c Auto Co Repair tire.86 3 32 Pasco Taint &-picture Store Cement 1.03 31183 Eastside Market Janitor supplies 9.69 31184 Tri City Auto Elecy*ric Tune cycle 6.59 j 31185 Dunning Ray Ins Agency Bond -Bonnett 5.00 31186 Esther Sawyers Meals for prisoners 409.50 31187 L. A. Matthias Labor -Booths 10.00 31188 Richard G. Patrick Reimb-Court Case #7f313 6.00 31189 The pac Tel & Tel Co Service 23.30 31190 Pasco Water Department Water & sewer 174.75 31191 City Treasurer Filing fees & postage 9.50 i; Total 13,053.50 �i LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 2017 to 2021 Library Department Payroll -August 753.69 2022 Seattle First Nat'l Withholding 84.20 2023_ Social Security Fund Soc Sec Ded 12.76 2024. Tax Commission Comp Sales Tax 1.97 2025, Doubleday & company Subscriptions 92,50 I, 2026. Gaylord Bros. Inc. Mending s upplies 4.94 2027 Demco Library Supply Office supplies 22.05 I 2028, The J. K. Gill Co New books 165.70 2029 Shields Books & Stationery Ribbon, paper, etc 5.10 2030. Pasco Water Department Water & sewer 14.20 i Total $ 1,157.11 PASCO, WASHINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT 10275 to 10305 Water Department Payroll -August $ 4,854.65 10306 Seattle First Nat'l Withhalding 716.00 10307 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Ded ?7.57 10308 Tax Commission Escise & Comp Sales 1,574.87 10309 .Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield Engr.Services 1,200.00 10310 E. N. Hallgren Company Valve, baxes, etc 358.29 10311 Hughes & Company Lead, ells, etc 205.90 10312 Transp Clearings of P S Freight 12.27 10313 Pac States C I Pipe Co Hub ends 324-94 10314 E. W. Bacharach Inc. Solution pot 58.30 10315 Gen. Chem. Div Alum 1,606,80 10316 Penn Salt Mfg Co Chlorine 190.0 10317 Neptune Meter Co Meter & parts 480.3 10318. H. D. Fowler Co Inc Parts for pump 79.42 10319 S P & S Railway Co Freight 727.47 10320 Wallace & Tiernan Co Valves, stem, etc 28.48 10321 Twin City Concr Pipe Co Pipe 102.51 10322 Smith Truck & Tractor Service truck 7.94 10323 Empire "'lectric Company Lamps 1.67 10324 Lee's Better Foods Soap 1.59 10325 Standard Oil Co Oil 52.58 10326 Richfield Oil Corp Grease 4.53 10327 White River Lumber.Co Clay & Cement .45 10328 True's Oil Co . Gasoline 1 1.81 10329 Warren Excavating Co Earth moving 484.11 10330 Husk Prtg & Office Supply Carbon paper .62 10331 Shield's Books & Stat Office supplies 7.67 10332 The Pac Tel & Tel Service 7.90 10333 City Treasurer Postage 118.90 Total 0 13,435.66 PARK DEPARTMENT =?' 1398"t6- 1433Park Depaptment Payroll -August � 4,854.65 1434 to Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 356.60 1435 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Ded 48.32 1436 Tax Commission Comp Sales Tax 2.53 1437 W. Gt Switzer Contract -field house 12601.65 1438 True s Oil Co Gasoline 54.99 1439 Economy Tire & Auto Tire repair 4.64 1440 Overlie's VVI'l Wrench, edger, etc 34.32 1441 Basin Typewriter Co Rental -cash machine 10.00 1442 City of Pasco Admission tax 110.36 1443 The Pac Tel & Tel Co Service 1.30 1444 Pasco Water Dept Water, sewer, etc 547.07 Total 7,624.43 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 1919 to 1936 Airport Department Payroll -.August $ 2,065.13 1937 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 189.30 1938 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Ded 33.97 1939 Tax Commission_ - Comp Sales Tax .07 1940 Daily ournal of Commerce luto Legal advertising 22.00 1941 Pasco Company Used truck 1,545.00 1942 Pasco Motor Supply Inc. Signal arm, etc 14.13 1943 Pasco Hardware Company Brushes, handles, etc 7.83 1944 Union Oil Company Tlinner 14.85 19 '45 Fn. Co. P. U. 1). #1 Repair 42.83 1946 Pasco Water Department Water & Sewer 353.95 Total 4,311.74 STREET DEPARTMENT 3739 to 3755 Street Department Payroll -August 2,382.69 3756 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 422.50 3757 Social Security Fund 'Soc Sec Ded 40.91 37.58 Rudd Paint & Varnish Co Paint 267.80 37,59 Brown Excavation -Co Earth moving 147.00 3760 Verlon Garvin Cement work 77.25 3761 True's Oil Co Gasoline 186.97 3762 White River Lumber Company Cement 1.44 3763 Economy Ttr._e & Auto Co Eire repair, e tc 12.52 Total 3,538.88 518 to 521 522 523 524 526 527 528 19. 20 COMMUNICATIONS: PASCO, WASHINGTON CEMETERY DEPARTMENT Cemetery Department Seattle First Nat'l Bank Social Security Fund Tax Commission True's Oil Company 0. K: Tire Shop The Pac Tel & Tel Co Pasco Water Department Payroll -August Withholding Soc Sec Ded Comp Sales Tax Gasoline Repair tire Service Water Total SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT FUND C. Dean Smith Reimb-test tubes W. B. Edmiston & Sons Estimate No. 4 2077 $ 483.01 61.20 8.29 .18 25-51 2.32 11.15 231-35 23.01 $ • 1.08 26,832' 2. 8 Total— 26, 33 • Grand Total for All Departments 7.0,777.79 INLAND HARDWARE COMPANY, North 4th: A letter was read from the Inland Hardware Company requesting permission to build an addition to their office at the warehouse on North 4th; this permit was denied account property not being platted. They state a plat of their property at this location will he filed within a reasonable period of time. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Craig to•g rant request. Building Inspector to be so notified. Motion carried. NORTHERN PACIFIC PERMIT NO. 7600 A letter was read from J. T. Moore requesting copies of action taken b y Ordinance or resolution relinquishing Permit No. 72373 and executing Permit No. 76005. City Clerk to investigate for this information. j! HARMON-PRAY-DETRICH, ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS: I. A letter was read of their interest to obtain position as architects for the City. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell to file letter. Motion carried.- PASCO-KENNEWICK BRIDGE REVISION: A letter was read from W. A. Bugge stating that South 10th Street between Lewis and the City Limits will be no longer a necessary part of the State Highway System afterabout June 1, 1954 and is hereby notifying the City so they may make adequate provisions in the 1954 Budget for maintenance of same. This was turned to the Street Committee. RICHARDS & BLUM: A letter was read from Mr. Richards making inquiry regarding purchase of bonds and financial assistence. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to inform this Company of present status. Motion carried. ARMY ENGINEERS, RIVERUIE"VV. PARK .& PONDING:AREA-: Max K. Tysor requests tentative approval of acceptance on the Riverview Park & Ponding Area; a draft such as one sabmitted on Boat Basin; Mayor to write accept- ance* i Letter from Max K. Tysor, September 1, 1953, was read, also attached copy of joint inventory and condition report. Copy of letter to be signed by the yIayor and re- turned. Inventory copy sent to Park Board. Motion made by Craig, seconded by Bonnett and carried. WESTON SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY!., A letter from Lyle E. Weston to the Council was read stating that by October 6, he will be able to give a pretty definite answer on information needed. This is in answer to George R. Fisher's letter of August 6, 1953 regarding time limit on activities violating contract. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Bonnett to turn this to the City Attorney to issue a stop order. Motion carried. PASCO, WAS NINGTON REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: BOOK PUBLISHING COMPANY: T. P. Cummings was present and stated to the Council procedure and advantage receivedl,following , following codification of Ordinances;would cost approximately 16,200.00 printed and bound $5,300.00; mimeographing copies, cost per year on continuation service $275.00. A letter from the Company regarding prices was requested. r CHASE STREET IN BAD CONDITION:. Mr. Howard Lee states that Chase Street between Court and Sylvester needs repairs badly from the center line on East side. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn this to the Street Committee. Motion carried. Mr. Lee also mentioned the need of a larger R-1 District or close restrictions .on R-2 zone. D. A. SPEIER, ALLEY BETWEEN 9th & 19th & B & Ainsworth: Committee Chairman Lee J. Craig reports that rocks and dirt is banked up; feels it is proper to request the street department to blade. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Craig that Street Department be instructed to grade this alley. Motion carried. JAMES E. WELCH, (GARAGE): Appeal from Planning Commission action was read. Mr. Mercier spoke regarding public servicerrendered by Mr. Welch. Ve_ Mr. Welch & Mr. Ridenour reviewed previous statements relative to need of zoning. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that the building committee meet with t the Planning Commission on September 8, 1953 for history of the case and report to the City Council on September 15, 1953• Motion carried. SIDEWALK FROM LEWIS TO LONGFELLOW SCHOOL: Mrs. McNutt spoke on the need of a sidewalk for grade school age children. Mayor informed her that construction has been held up by State Highway Department on grades. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: PETITION: VACATE ALLEY, BLK 2, O'KEEFE'S SECOND ADDITION: Mr..Zier submitted a -petition for the vacating of the north and south alley, Block 2, O'Keefe's Second .Addition. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to refer to the City Engineer for recommendation. Motion carried. PURCHASES: STREET DEPARTMENT: Paint $100.43 WATER DEPARTMENT: Pipe fittings and valve boxes $199.30 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT: Bull dozer rental $250.00 Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery authorizing purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: The following applications were presented: C. H. Walker Fruit & Vegetables 907 East C Charlie D. Jaynes Typewriter exchange 1211 No. 4th- Mary Blackwell Record Shop 503 So. Oregon R. A. Campbell Upholstery Shop 1708 W. Lewis W. R. DeBord & Bruce J. Doane Mot611 1703 E. Lewis Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell authorizing the foregoing applications and rejecting the Pony Rides at 3rd & Margaret, Claude V. Bloede. Motion carried. SIDEWALK, 10th & AINSWORTH, FRED HUBER: With reference to th& License application for Drive Inn Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop held up account sidewalk installation. City.Attorney to draw up an agree- ment for Mr. Huber to sign stating that he will install sidewalks when reaiuir�d to so do. 2 -9 PASCO, WASHINGTON EASEMENT: WASHINGTON STREET, OIL PIPE LINE: A request was read from the Port of Pasco, dated August 19, 1953 for an Easement down Washington Street from its intersection with the Northern Pacific Right-of- way across the Columbia to its ending at the U. S. Engineers General Depot. This was turned to the Water Committee. More time granted. INSTALLING OIL TANK, SOUTH 3rd BY PASCO AUTO COMPANY: Fire Chief and Building Inspector report OK to install 10,000 gallon tank under sidewalk as far as fire hazard is concerned. Request was granted, motion so made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs and carried. JAY ROBINSON,Jr., AGREEMENT: Agreement submitted by Mr. Robinson was read on Architectural services on City Office Building. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell accepting contract. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 763: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 435, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF II LOTS ONE (1) TO TWELVE (12), BOTH INCLUSIVE, BLOCK ONE (1), AND LOTS ONE (1) TO.TEN (10), BOTH INCL- USIVE,.BLOCK TWO (2), ALLIIN GLEN R. MUDD ADDITION TO PASCO: AND THE EAST ONE HUNDRED FIVE (105) FEET OF EVEN WIDTH OF THE NORTH ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET OF EVEN WIDTH OF THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH- WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH- WEST QUARTER (NW4NW-SW1) OF SECTION TWENTY (20), TOWNSHIP NINE...-( 9) NORTH, RANGE THIRTY (30) EAST, W.M., LYING WST OF PRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 11 AS SAID HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY IS ESTABLISHED OF RECORD OVER AND ACROSS SAID SUBDIVISION: AND LOTS TWO (2) TO TWENTY-SEVEN (27), BOTH INCLUSIVE, BUCK'S SUBDIVISION, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 Motion made by Avery, seconded by Crtig to give Ordinance No. 763 the third read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 763 was read. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 763 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Avery to ddopt Ordinance No. 763. Motion carried by roll wall vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 764: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 656, RELATING.TO THE LICENSING OF DOGS, AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 764 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 764 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 764 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Craig to give Ordinance No. 764 the second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 764 was read by title. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 764 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 765: AN"ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND BEING AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE WATER DEPARTMENT FUNDS OF THE CITY OF PASCO TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SALARIES, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO PAY THE WASHINGTON STATE EXCISE TAX AND THE CITY OF PASCO OCCUPATION TAX FOR THE BALANCE OF THE YEAR 1953 Motion made by ,Avery, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 765 the third read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 765 was read. Motion made by Avery, second- ed by Combs that Ordinance No. 765 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs,s econded by Avery to adopt Ordinance No. 765. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven 7). ORDINANCE NO. 766: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 690 !' BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 625 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND 9HANGING CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: ESTAB- LISHING PENALTIES FOR SHE NON-PAYMENT OF WATER CHARGES: AND PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF DEPOSITS WITH THE WATER MANAGER AS SECURITY FOR PAYMENT OF WATER CHARGES Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 766 the first read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 766 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 766 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL C HAMBEES DOG WARDEN REPORT: Councilman Bonnett submitted a report made at the conclusion of a five week period. _July 22 to September 1, 1953• Calls to station - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -43 Dogs impounded - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 49 Dogs redeemed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 Dogs disposed of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31 Dogs given away - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Dead dogs picked up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Unwanted dogs disposed of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Unwanted cats disposed of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Dead Cats carried away - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Days dogs impounded - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 87 Average miles driven per day- /s/ Carroll Newton PARKING LOT AT CITY HALL LOCATION: City Attorney to check contract and notify Barnett to vacate by November 1, 1953• Motion so made by Combs and seconded by Craig. Motion carried. WATER MAIN BREAK DAMAGE: Councilman Milne spoke relative to damages being cared for without suit. Mayor to contact Ed Ray, member of the Insurance Committee. EMERGENCY WARRANTS: This was discussed to complete the Sewage Disposal Plant Construction. State Auditor recommends this method to complete $100,000.00 loan. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Avery to adjourn to next regular meeting on September 15, 1953• Motion carriedp Harry/,V. Custer, Mayor d ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1953• 7 N N