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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-1953 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 15 1953 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were J. A.Avery, L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell, Lee J. Craig, C. S. Milne, and T. R. Van Hoy. City Attorney, Richard G. Patrick present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting held September 1, 1953 were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS: THE BOND BUYER: The letter of September 9, 1953 was read relative to $800,000.00 Bond purchase soliciting the City to -advertise for bids in the Bond Buyer.. The City Clerk to answer their letter. PASCO REALTY BOARD: A letter was read commending the Council on their plan of enlargement and ex- tension of the present water system and offering their services when needed. HEMINGER CITY: A letter was read stating they would gladly accept the bell and tower and re- move same, also clean up debris caused by moving operation.;bldg comm to report. OLD WATER INTAKE PLANT: The Corps of Engineers are ready to cut off and plug intake lines. I hereby request to call for bids for removing control wiring for operation of the pumps transferring same to a new plant. Motion made by Avery seconded by Craig to call for bids October 6, 1953 as requested. Motion carried. WATER LINE,- TERRACE RIGHTS ADDITION- BLOCK THREE (3): j� A letter was read from George R. Fisher relative to extending a water line two (2) blocks to serve seventeen (17) lots in Block('3)three.` Four (4) lots have already paid front footage and installed their own lines. AT this time, he requested extension be granted. Motion made by Avery seconded by Craig that a six (6") inch water line be extended to Block Three (3), Terrace Hights Addition as specified by the Engineer in his letter of September 15, 1953. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).; REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: BLUE MOUNTAIN TELEVISION CABLE CORPORATION: Mr. Sherwood and Mr. Petersmeier were present and spoke to the Council relative to Franchise to construct, maintain and operate a coaxial cable system for a television signal transmission and distribution along, over, across, and under the roads and public Highways within the city limits of Pasco submitting ap- plication and ordinance for consideration of the Council. Following a dis- cussion motion was made by Avery seconded by Craig to turn this over to a com- mittee consisting of Bonnett, Combs, Milne and Avery. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: REPORTS FROM C0MMITTEES: REZONING - BLOCK TWO (2), WHITEHOUSE ADDITION: ( James E. Welch ) .With reference to Mr. Welch's appeal to the Council, section forteen (14) of Ordinance No. 435 was read by the Mayor stating concurrence with the Planning Commission mandatory to the effect any and all rezoning or changing of Zone BoundarXes, therefore, appeal not in order. Lotion made by Craig seconded by Bonnett that petition bf/denied. Motion carried. No -de -sent: WESTON SAND AND GRAVEL AGREMIENT : A letter was read from Mr. Weston's Attorney James Leavy. Statements borne out by Mr. Weston who was present and agreed to raise his bond from $10,000.00 to $20,000.00. Contents of letter discussed and all questions answered. Following this discussion, the motion was made by'Craig seconded by Avery to raise the bond for the Weston Redi-Mix-from $10,000.00 to $20,000.00. Motion carried unanimous. PASCO WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 15, 1953 W STREET DEPARTPIIENT: Chairman Milne reports Chase street in fair shape. A few knolds on the East side of the street between Court and Sylvester. Motion made by Milne seconded by Craig to accept engineer's suggestion and wait for necessary gradding to be done. Motion carried. PORT OF PASCO - OIL LINE: := 251 EASEMENT ON WASHINGTON STREET: Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Avery that the Port of Pasco be given permission to install pipe lines on the South Twenty-five (251) Feet of Washington Street keeping the top level of their lines at laBst Twelve (1211) Inches below the bottom level of the City Utilities lines. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSES APPLICATIONS: The following applications were approved. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Combs and carried. Reamon Blaine, Blaine Paints 330 W. Lewwis $ 5.00 Glenn Mudd Trailer Court 2103 N. Arthur 30.00 Montgomery Ward and Company (ordarr) 518 W. Clark 5.00 I' HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: U The Highway Departments letter of August 11, 1953 relative to S.H. No. 3, Pasco, Kennewick Bridge revision. Chairman Milne requested that this be tabled for the time being* PURCHASES: WATER DEPARTMENT: Various items; in the amount of $2,070.47. STREET DEPARTMENT Patch mix material; in the amount of $490.00 CITY CLERK: Chair; in the amount of approximately, $27.00 I Motion made by Connell seconded by Avery authorizing these purchases. k Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 333: r. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INTEREST BEARING TIME WARRANTS TO I' PAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE PRIMARY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT UNTIL THE PROCEEDS OF A REVENUE BOND.,ISSUE ARE AVAILABLE. I; Motion made by Avery seconded by Bonnett to give Resolution No. 333 a reading. Resolution No. 333 was read. Motion made by Avery seconded by Craig that Resolution Mo. 333 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 332: ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1954. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Milne to read Resolution No. 332. Reso- lution No. 332 was read. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Milne that Resolution No. 332 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 769: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE•BUDGET FOR THE YEAR OF 1954. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 769 be given. the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 769 was read. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 769 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Avery that 5,300.00 be added to the Legal Department for codifing Ordin- ances,.making the total for the Legal Department, $9.,390.00; Current I' 1kxpense Taxes to be x'5,300.00. Making a total of $232,358.09. Building and Alterations to be than ed to $156,067.90. Total Receipts'by,Taxes $33,067.90. Cash on Hand 73,000.00 and Revenue Bonds $50,000.00. Making a total of $156,067.50. Motion carried. i, 2083 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 15, 1953 ORDINANCE NO. 764 AN ORDINANCE AMEDNING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 656, RELATING TO THE LICENS- ING OF DOGS, AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. No. g Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Combs that Ordinance 764 be given the third (3rd) reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No: 764 was read. Motion j made by Bonnett seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 764 has been given the third (3rd) reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. -764 be adopted. 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 A- MENDING ORDINANCE NO. 625 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON; ESTABLISHING �i PENALTIES FOR THE NON-PAYMENT OF WATER CHARGES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING �i OF DEPOSITS WITH THE WATER MANAGER AS SECURITY FOR PAYMENT OF WATER CHARGES.. Ordinance No. 766 was held over for study. ORDINANCE NO.767 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE EAST AND WEST ALLEY OF BLOCK 8, STADIUM PARK ADDI- TION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by Avery seconded by Combs that Ordi-nanace No. 767 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 767 was read. Motion made by Avery.seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 767 nhas been given the first read- ing. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 768 AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING AND ADOPTING A SYSTEM OR PLAN OF ADDITIONS TO AND !; BETTERMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF THE SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY, WHICH HAS BE- COME A PART OF THE WATERWORKS UTILITY OF THE CITY, AND OF ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE CITY; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST THEREOF AS NEAR AS MAY BE; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8000000.00 -PAR VALUE OF "WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 1953" IN ONE OR MORE SERIES TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COST THEREOF; AND CREATING A SPECIAL FUND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. ii Motion made by Avery seconded by Bonnett that'Ordinance No. 768 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 768 was read. Motion made by Avery seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 768 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 768 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 768 was read by title only. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 768 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: PETITION TO VACATE THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY. BLOCK 2. O'KEEFE'S SECOND ADUI- TION. DAVID ZIER The City Engineer advises that there are facilities located in the South Half of this alley. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Craig that the request for a vacation be denied and refund of deposit made. Motion carried. FRANKLIN COUNTY POLICE PATRON: Women prisoners A letter was read from the County Commissioners requesting that the City make provisions for a part-time Matron for the year of 1954 to care for City Women prisoners. Matron's pay rate at $7.50 per day or approximately $780.00 per year. Discussion followed relative to City Court Room being used by the County. Motion made by Bonnett seconded by Avery that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate with the County Commissioners on a trade of services. Motion carried. VACATING CHARLES STREET: A petition from the school board was read requesting that Charles Street be- tween Lewis and Alvina be vacated. Petition checked and found to be in in order. Motion made by -Avery seconded by Combs that a Public Hearing be held Tuesday, October 20, 1953 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. on vacating Charles Street as petitioned. Motion carried. N.P. EASEMENT - PERMIT NO. 76005 :, SEWER PIPE LINE: Motion made by Avery seconded by Bonnett to accept N.P. Permit No. 76005 covering a pressure sewer crossing at East Ainsworth Street replacing N.P. Permit No. 72373 which covered sewer pipe line on South 5th Street. Motion carried. SIDEWALK ON SYLVESTER AT HUBB GRO:GERY The Street Committee reports irregularities in tidewalk locations in this area. Motion made by Avery seconded by Craig that the Street Committee contact Mr. Bux and make recommendations. Motion carried. Curbs five feet (5') out from side- walk was suggested. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 15, 19�$_ Motion made by Van Hoy seconded by Avery that West of 10th Street on Park and Bonneville Streets to be sixty-two feet (621) and sixty-one feet (611) on 10th between Lewis and Murray Streets. Motion carried. On Park Street in the 900 Block there is fifty feet (50') without sidewalks and rough surface. Street Committee to investigate. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Connell seconded by Combs that the meeting adjourn to the next regular meeting Tuesday, October 6, 1953. Motion carried. ATTEST: Harry -J. Custer, Mayor City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS G DAY OF 1953. PON Adah M. Perry, City C1