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Home My WebLink About11-17-1953 Minutes0 '2 10 7 N i 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. Craigjc7. T.R Vahh09. Ap6eftt C.S1. M lne. City Attorney Richard G. Pabrick was also present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held November 3, 1953 were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS: CALL FOR BIDS -CHLORINATOR: Bid "notice was read. Four (4) bids on Chlorinator were opened and read as follows: Chlorinator Scale H. R. Brown & Company ' 620 Henry Building 2,248.00 975.00 Portland, Oregon Wallace & Tiernan Co Inc. 2916 Western Avenue 20835.00 `� 850.00 Seattle, Washington Fischer & Porter Company Box 127 1,822.00 735.00 Hatboro, Penn H. D. Fowler Co Inc. ' Box 3084 1,635 ..00 850.00 Seattle, Washington i Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell that bids be turned to John W. Cunningham and Associates for study and recommendation. Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS=AIRPORT ROOFING: Legal notice was read. Eight (8) bids on roofing were opened and read as follows: Farwest Steel Company 8,683.00 f.o.b. Pasco Spokane, Washington . Inland Hardware Company 10,512.21 f.o.b. Pasco Seattle, Washington White River Lumber Company 8,374.34 f.o.b. Pasco Pasco, Washington United States Steel Supply Item 1 12,755.00 f.o.b. Pasco Seattle, Washington Republic Steel Corporation 6,466.59 f.o.b. Alabama Seattle, Washington Marshall -Wells Company Portland, Oregon 10,893.15 f.o.b. Pasco Joseph T. Ryerson & Son Inc 10, 774.4.1 f .o .b . Pasco Seai,tle, Washington Columbia -Geneva Stee1 Item 1 7,223.13 f.o.b'. Pasco Seattle, Washington Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn bids to City Engineer, Airport Manager and Airport Committee for eecommendation. Motion carried. PASCO ENGINEER DEPOT: o \ A letter was read from Col. L. B. Wilby, Corps of Engineers, cokmending the Fire Chief and Department on method of operation during a fire at the Depot. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that the following applications for business license be approved. Motion carried. Ethel T. Green Beauty Shop 6322 So. Owen Paul & Verna Lewis Newsstand, shoe shine, 5242W. Lewis Cascade Stationery & Calendar Gerald Morford Selling stationery 9012 Aurora, Seattle PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 17, 1953 SEARS, ROEBUCK & COMPANY SIDEWALKS: A letter was read from R. J. Begey requesting the City to defer sidewalk construct- ion for the time being at West A and 11th Streets. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that Sears, Roebuck & Company b6 n6tified to follow conditions of the Ordinance. Council expects to take steps to get sidewalks in that area. Motion carried. STATE HIGHWAY,•COLUMBIA RIVER -BRIDGE CONNECTION: A letter was read from R. H. Pyle, attached two prints of the access plan as r, approved by the State Highway Commission for the Columbia River Bridge to 8th Street and P. S. H. No. 11 connection, submitted for City files to bring same up to date. BLUE MOUNTAIN TELEVISION CABLE CORPORATION: jj A letter was read from Robert A. Comfort, Attorney, requesting a public hearing on November 24, 1953• Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that they be notified it will be impossible to hold a public hearing on November 24, 1953 as suggested. Motion carried. I� REMOVING TREES (5th & CLARK STREETS): A letter was read from the MarKay Shop and Marvin J. Nelson requesting that the large trees in the parking strip be removed. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery to turn this to the Street Committee for investigation and report: Motion carried. REZONING BLOCKS 27, 28, 29 & 31, RIVERSIDE ADDITION - R-2 TO C-2: A letter was read from the'Planning Commission recommending that an Ordinance be drawn.. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that City Attorney draw up an Ordinance as requested. ' Motion carried. REZONING LOTS 1, 2, 3 8r4, BLOCK 7, HELM'S ADDITION - R-2 TO C-1: A letter was read from the Planning Commission concurring with the rezoning. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that the City Attorney draw an Ordinance. Motion carried. REZONING: 4th & YAKIMA STREETS:. A letter was read from the Planning•Commission approting the petition as submitted if process of law has been carried out according to City Ordinance. A PETITION opposing the change was read; same signed by sixteen property owners in the area. A letter was read from Mayor Custer challenging the validity of two signatures on the petition, i.e. John Klundt and Father Schmitz. Following a discussion motion was made by Bonnett, seconded by HanHoy that upon City Attorney attesting the validity of,signatures and 51% the request be granted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PETITION, 4th & COURT: A petition presented by the P. T. A. relative to traffic conditions during school crossing hours. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery that the P. T. A. be advised that we have received a letter from the State and they are taking traffic count and will advise their findings, Motion carried. PETITION, WEST LEWIS:' Resisting vacation of that portion of West Lewis lying between Illinois and Dakota; State Highway desires to lcurb streets, thus -creating a dead end. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to answer the State Highway Department to the effect that the Council can see no reason for streets to be curbed. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: SEWER & WATER,. EAST SIDE: Mr. Wilson, 620 So. Beech desires to know status of L. I. D. Sewer & Light program. City Engineer read findings' thus far on L. 1. D. Sewer; cost appears to be higher than valuations. City Attorney to report on trunk lines. Property owners paying for installation of laterals was considered. on October 6, 1953• Harry Hudlow reported -the East side light program would be underway in the near future. TANKERS PARKING AT 10th & AINSWORTH: Mr. Kidwell and Mr. Armstrong discussed the "A" Street rruck py-pass also tie in of Ainsworth to the new highway. They request that Ainsworth be kept open. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 17, 1953 REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES« PURCHASES: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs authorizing purchase of Water Statements and postage in the amount of 4100.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 6" or 8" WATER LINE TO PORT DISTRICT: Water Committee reports they recommend the installation of a 6" or 8" water line to the Port District, and the 4" line to be taken out could be used at the Cemetery. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs authorizing the change as recommended and using the 4" line at the Cemetery. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Motion made by*Avery, seconded by Craig authorizing the Sexton to,go ahead with money available in the 1953 Budget. Motion carried by roll call vote of'six (6). FIRE PROTECTION (SEARS, ROEBUCK & COMPANY): A request to install a sprinkling system in their building for fire protestion, the cost or rate was made by Sears, Roebuck & Company. Following a discussion the Committee recommends that the Water charge be one-half meter charge. Motion made by Avery; seconded by Bonnett to go on record authorizing the one-half meter rate charge. Motion carried by roll call vote of six.(6). SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT SHOWER: A shower is needed in the plant. City Engineer and Resident Engineer request authorization;to make installation; cost would be approximately 0341.00. Motion made by Cornell, seconded by Craig authorizing installation not to exceed $400.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). TRUCK BY-PASS.ORF BRIDGE: Pass between Chase and "A" Street; three traffic lanes were discussed also locat- ion of a man -hole and left hand turns. Motion made by Avery, second6d by Combs that the Mayor be authorized to write Mr. Doyle relative to Illinois Street turn. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 771: AN -ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF NORTH CHARLES i' STREET IN WHITEHOUSE ADDITION TO PASCO Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to give Ordinance No. ?71 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. ?71 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. ?71 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 771 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO.,772: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY OF BLOCK THREE, PETIT'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to give Ordinance No. 772 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 772 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 772 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 772 be adopteld. Motion carried:b.y roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. ?73 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDE- WA1XS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAY"�,ENT OF THE COST THEREOF BY OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND FOR THE APPLICAT- ION AND ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 149, LAWS OF WASHINGTON, 1915 (RCW 35.70) Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to give Ordinance No. 773 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. ?73 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 773 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to adopt Ordinance No.\773, Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PASCO, WASHINGTON ING COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 17, 1953 ORDINANCE NO. 774: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 768 TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF THE BONDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN FROM "WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 1953" TO "WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 1954"> AND TO SIMILARLY CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF THE BOND REDEMPTION FUND CREATED THEREIN AND AMENDING THE PROVISION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL PARITY BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $800,000.00 PAR VALUE OF "WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 1954" FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FUNDS REQUIRED TO.PAY A PORTION OF THE COST OF THE SYSTEM OR PLAN OF ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTENS- IONS OF THE SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF PASCO, It WHICH HAS BECOME A PART OF THE WATERWORKS UTILITY j OF THE CITY, AND OF ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE CITY, AS ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE NO. 768; FIXING THE DATE, j FORM, MATURITIES, MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE, COVENANTS AND TERMS OF SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CALLING OF BIDS FOR THE SALE THEREOF Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 774 the third read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 774 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 774 has been given the third reading. Motionc arried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to adopt Ordinance No. 774. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Unanimous. CALL FOR BIDS ON GASOLINE, PRINTING AND LAMPS: Mqtion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that call for bids on gasoline, lamps and printing contracts be held on Tuesday, December 15, 1953• Motion carried. BUDGET*, Monthly budget report was furnished each member for all departments by the City Clerk. it II, ADJOURNMENT: I !' Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to adjourn to the next regular meeting, Tuesday, December 1, 1953• Motion carried. I i arry us er, Mayor r'- I ATTEST: PASSED AND APPROVED .THIS^DAY OF , 19530 Adah M. Perry, City Clerk