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Home My WebLink About12-15-1953 Minutes21 Ft .A H, PASCO, WASHINGTON i I 1 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ii ROLL CALL: i' By Clerk. Couhcilmem present.were J. A. Avery, L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, Lee J. Craig, C. S..Milne and.T. R. VanHoy. Absent S..A•..Connell. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. RE&DING OF THE MINUTES: ! I' Minutes of meetings held December lst and 1Othr1953 were read and approved. �I I� COMMUNICATIONS: I� BIDS: LEGAL ADVERTISING: �I Two bids were received. Mayor Custer questioned the advertisement account no type mentioned. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to reject bids and f'I re -advertise, callable January -5, 1953 on folio basis 6 & 8 point type. Motion carri6d. BIDS: GASOLINE: S6v6fi (1) bids were received, opened and read as follows: GASOLINE FITEL OIL True's Oil Company .226 .136 Richfield Oil Corp :2349 :144 ° Shell Oil Company Z . 325 .7� 9 H. Earl Clack Company .2325 .1 15 li General Petroleum - - - .139 Union Oil Company .235 •135 Standard Oil Company .235 .149 ° I � i l Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig to turnrbids to the City OperAtions Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. Milne Chairman. A little later in the meeting Milne recommends the acceptance of True's Oil Company bid. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery to accept the recommend- ation. Motion carried by roll -call vote of six (6). I; BIDS: LAMPS: I i i; Four (4) bids were received, opened and read as follows: ;I Pasco Electric Company- List price less 32% - 2%/Tth Empire Electric Company List price less 25% �! (General Electric Compa#y (Lehl's)List price less 32% (Lehl Electric. Supply Co List price less 32� ..Ham's Electric List price less 32J - 2%/IOth P Motion made by Avery, seconded -by Craig to turn bids to the operations committee for study and recommendation. -Motion carried. Following study of the bids the Committee recommends the bid of Ham's Electric be accepted. Motion made by 1 Milne, seconded by Avery to accept bid of Ham's ElecAric. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BIDS: STREET DEPARTMENT TRUCKS: Three(3) bids were received, opened and read as follows: i ! Smith Truck & Tractor $5037.50 Less allowance1 350.00 I. $� 7. O �I Murphy Motors, Inc. $ 6,381.88 Less allowance �p 19000.00 5p3bl-bb Seaberg Buick Company 0 6,364.51 11 Less allowance 10000.00 - .51 i Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn bids to Street Committee for j! study and recommendation. Motion carried. Following study the Committee rec- ommends that the bid of Smith Truck & Tractor be accepted. Motion made by ! Milne, seconded by Avery to accept the recommendation. Motion carried by roll �I call vote of six (6). p I ii i. 2119 PASCO, WASHINGTON �j PARKING ON LEWIS, B. B. HORRIGAN: A letter was read from Judge Horrigan relative to parking in front of his resid- ence, stating that a space could be painted east of the Bus Stop. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that a study be made on widening Lewis between Sixth �I ii and Seventh as there is a traffic problem there. Recommendations to be.made. Motion carried. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SIGNS: A letter was read from Mr. Su.tley regarding request to erect directional signs A letter attached from T. P. Doyle setting out policy adopted by the State High- way Department and that the State Juris4iction regarding signs such as sign pannels extending from curb to curb or outside edge of shoulder. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that letter be turned to Street Committee and contact Mr. Sutley. Motion carried. STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TRUCK ROUTE: A letter was read from T. P. Doyle relative to the use of Illinois Street as the westerly terminus of a'proposed extension of truck route. Deceleration lane not an immediate necessity:; proper turning radii were planned for the movement of large combination vehicles and will provide whatever additional lane widths as may be necessary. PIT SITE AND HAUL ROAD (DEPT OF HIGHWAYS): A letter was -read from'Frank"M. Stocking, Right-of-way Engineer, relative to right -of -entry which was -signed and returned. Airport Manager 0. V. Cotton requests that somewhere a -clause be injected into the agreement that the High- way Department take care of'soil erosion which will undoubtedly be created when activity starts. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to approve permit subject to opinion of the City Attorney. Motion carried. SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT FENCE: A,letter and sketch was received. Letter read relative to two plans for fencing this project. Plan 1 Utilize the present west fence cutting in an 18 foot driveway-gate•and a 4 foot entrance gate on the west line and enclose the operational area only with a 7 foot high climb proof chain link fence and'also pro- vide a 12 foot gate in the east fence line. Remove the present barb wire fence along the north line within the area only, and enclose the entire balance of the property on the east and south with a cheap barb wire fence, or none at all if agreeable to the depot personnel. The sole purpose served by the barb wire fence is to mark the boundaries of the city prop- erty. Plan 2 Enclose the entire City property with a 7 foot climb proof chain link-feneb-iztilizing the present west fence as in the plan above.• They favor Plan No. 1. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett recommending the acceptance of Plan 1 subject to requirements of the Army. Motion carried. BOND ISSUE,.. $ 800,000.00, WETER,, ROBERTS & SHEFFELMAN: A letter was read from James Gay to the City Attorney submitting original and five copies of Ordinance -No. 775, set up to include successful bond bidders, interest rates and maturities and requesting this be passed immediately, excerpt and affidavit of publication. SIDEWALK AT SEARS, ROEBUCK WAREHOUSE:.(llth & A) i A letter was read from Mr. Begey stating they would pay their share when install- = ation was made. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to furnish Sears, Roe- buck a copy of Ordinance No. 688 and inform them that they must comply. Motion carried. Re: $800,000.00 FOSTER & MARSHALL: A letter was read from Donald A. Meyer, relative to printing bonds, delivery, etc. I 21 PASCO, WASHINGTON PLANNING, E. T. LINDNER: A letter was read from the Planning Commission requesting finances for sectional maps and future planning survey. Building Inspector Lyle Cooney is willing to assist with this as he would like a map for his file and use. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne approving purchase from Building Inspectors Budget. Motion carried. P. U. D. PROPOSED BUILDING NEAR INLAND HARDWARE: A letter was read from Harry H. Hudlow stating the P. U. D. is interested in water extension for use at their warehouse and is interested in sharing in in- stalling pipe line. A plat has not been filed of this area. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn this to the Water Committee. Motion carried. P. U. D. LIGHTS, WEST LEWIS: As requested the following chart of costs was submitted on 36 authorized fluor- escent street lights: 8 units to be installed on existing poles @ 2950'00 28 units to be installed on new poles 325.00 Credit for 12 Mercury Vapor Street Lights 92.50 Special Investment - - - - - Energy Charges per month $ 460'53 Lamp cost per month 15.84 Special Investment charge per month 86.25 Total per month REFUND,. SEARS, ROEBUCK & COMPANY ($200.00): $2,360.00 9,100.00 llv460-00 1,110.00 A letter was read from 0. V. Cotton stating a refund of $200.00 is due the Sears, Roebuck & Company account error"in rent payment. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne authorizing the refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PUBLIC HEARING,. VACATING AINSWORTH BETWEEN SHIP & A STREETS: Notice of Public Hearing was read, also petition to improve extension,on Ains- worth and not vacate street, signed by 27 signers. Mr.. Armstrong and Mr. Kid- well want street left open for business and emergencies. Mr. Downey desires to have street left open as the traffic pattern is bound to change in this area. Preston is of the same opinion. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs to not vacate street. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: AINSWORTH BETWEEN 10th & 11th STREETS: Mr. Armstrong and Preston request that this street be repaired; bad holes on edge of oiling. No action taken. ' 17ESTON REDI-MIX AGREEMENT (DUANE TABER): Mr. Taber spoke as attorney for Weston Redi-Mix. Agreement was discussed; the City is'asking more security as the hole is much larger than when areement and the $10,000.00 bond was accepted; $20,000.00 bond not obtainable. 9101.000.00 bond now on file and deed to gravel ptt property placed in escrow. Following a lengthy discussion motion was made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to accept deed on property, continuation of $10,000.00 bond and deed to be placed in escrow as security of performance. Grade to be set by City Engineer." Motion carried. Supplemental agreement to be taken care of by City Attorney. f DILAPIDATED HOUSE, (AINSWORTH): a An empty house across the street from the gravel pit should be moved,so states ;! the Building Inspector Lyle Cooney. Mr. Weston informed Mr. Cooney this belonged to l Harold Blanton. ! REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: �I PETITION, EAST SIDE DEVELOPMENT -CLUB., A petition was presented signed by Eastside property owners requesting an L. I. D. Sewer Installation. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that petition be checked for accuracy. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS WATER COMMITTEE READY TO REPORT ON RESERVOIR & TRANSMISSION LINE BIDS: A letter was read from Consulting Engineers Holly A. Cornell submitting a summary on the three lowest bidders on each contract including alternate. Motion made by 21'1 PASCO, WASHINGTON I� Avery, seconded by Bonnett to award Transmission Line and Reservoir Bids to the Valley Construction Company in the amount of $223,915.06. Motion carried b� roll fall vote of five (5). Avery, Bonnett, Craig, Milne and VanHoy voting "Yes . it Combs voting "No". I BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig approving applications as follows. Motion carried. Neal T. Bailey Tree Sales 1627 Bonneville Robert L. Trimble Tree Sales Burbank George G. LaPlante Tree Sales 10th & Washington V. R. Cissell Solicitor Hermiston George Michalak Cafe 412 W. Lewis Motorcydle Sales & Sery 1815 E. Lewis PURCHASES: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne authorizing the following purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CEMETERY: Supplies $66.85; Shrubs & trees $141.88 POLICE JUHGE: Calender sheets $26.59 i WATER DEPARTMENT: Meter Yokes, flares, funnels, etc. $150.69 STREET COMMITTEE: Request that Irving Street be widened from Murray to City limits. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to so do. Motion carried. CURBS, (COSTS) Motion made by Milne, seconded by Connell that the City pay for setting back curbs when widening at cities request and curbs have been constructed by property owners. Motion carried. j COURT STREET: A discussion was entered into relative to sidewalks, property, island and curbs. No action taken. FOSTER STREET, CHURCH 2nd ADDITION: Motion made by Milne, seconded by Connell that Foster Street be graded through as requested by the Nazarene Church.. Motion carried. FIRE CHIEF'S CAR REPAIR: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig authorizing repairs to Fire Chief's and B uilding Inspector's Car, not to exceed $275.00 and to be paid from Building Inspector's Budget. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). READING OR ORDINANCES: WESTCOTT OIL CORPORATION (J. DAVID-CLANCEY) Mr. Clancey was present and requests that an Ordinance rezoning property at 4th & Yakima be introduced so same could be adopted at the next regular meeting. City Attorney furnished Ordinance. QORDINANCE NO. 779: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 435 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF LOTS, 28, 29, 30,•31 AND.32, BLOCK 20 GERRY'S ADDITION TO PASCO ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED INVOL- UME "P." OF PLATS; PAGE 18, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON FROM RESIDENT- IAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C -T Motion made by Bonnett, secDnded by Avery to give Ordinance No. 779 the first reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 779 was read by title. Question debated relative to change of three (3) signatures since action taken by Planning Commission . City Attorney suggests that this go back to the Plann- ing Commission for another vote. Bonnett added to motion to turn this back to the Planning Commission for vote on legality of petition. Motion carried. �I 212 PASCO, WAS7INGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 435, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONE CLASSIr-m ICATION OF BLOCKS 27, 28, 29 AND 31, RIVER- SIDE ADDITION TO PASCO, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-2 DECEMBER 15, 19 Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig to give Ordinance No. 776 the third read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 776 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 776 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig to adopt Ordinance No. 776. _Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 777:. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 435, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONE CLASSIF- ICATION OF LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, BLOCK 7, HELM'S ADDITION TO PASCO, FROM RESIDENTIAL t-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 Motion made by Avery; seconded by Bonnett to give'Ordinance No. 777 ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 777 was read. Motion made by by Craig that Ordinance No. ??7 has•been given the third reading. Motion made by Avery, seconde'd.by Craig to adopt Ordinance No. 777. by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 778 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE 690 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 625 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCOt WASHINGTON: ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR THE NON-PAYMENT OF WATER CHARGES: AND PROVID- ING FOR THE POSTING OF DEPOSITS WITH THE WATER MANAGER AS SECURITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF WATER CHARGES the third read - Avery, seconded Motion carried. Motion carried Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 778 the first read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 778 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. ?78 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery,'seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 778 be given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 778 was read by title. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 778 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 775: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON ACCEPTING THE JOINT BID OF FOSTER & MARSHALL,. McLEAN & COMPANY, SCHWABACHER-& CO., RICHARDS, MERRILL & PETERSON, INC., AND CHAS. N. TRIPP CO. FOR THEIISSUE OF $8009000.00 PAR VALUE OF "WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 1954" OF THE CITY: .FIXING THE INTEREST RATES ON SAID BONDS: AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMMEDIATE PRINTING, EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND SALE OF SAID BONDS AND FOR THE RE- TURN OF THE CHECK DEPOSITED BY THE UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDER Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig to give Ordinance No. 775 the first reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 775 was read by title. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 775 has been given the first read- ing by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 775 be given the second reading in full. Motion carried. Ordiimnce No. 775 was read. Motion made by livery, seoonded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 775 has been given the, second reading in its entirety. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett,'seconded by Milne that corrections be made by the City A#torney. Motion carried. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (RESERVOIR,SITE): A letter was read from Wm. H. Tuller, Acting Regional Director Att; Mr. Fisher, with reference to a telephone call regardin sale of the W2 NW4 SE4 NE4 & the Ez NE1 SW4 NE' and access strip 60' wide in SE4 NE-,1i7all in Section 14, Twp 9N, Range 299 E.W.M. to the City of Pasco for a reservoir. This document is being processed and will be forwarded'to the Commissioner in Washington. No objection to proceed- ing with construction; this letter can serve as permit to enter on the property. 0 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 15, 1,953 CALL FOR BIDS FOR CODIFICATION: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig to call for bids on Codification on Tues- day, January 5, 1954, 8:00 P. M.• Motion carried. j DOG CATCHER: Dr. Ferguson will -hold -and board dogs also•make disposals. Getting dogs to the hospital was discussed. Mention was made of•a truck and plywood box. Not acted ii upon. �j ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by -Craig, seconded by Milne to adjourn to 12:15 noon, Tuesday, Dec- ember 29, 1953, for final payment of bills. Motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS Adah M. Perry, City Clerk 19 S7 i 0l