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Home My WebLink About03-02-1954 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH P. 1954 CALL TO ORDER. Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.,M. Honorable 111ayor 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, T. R. Van Hoy also R. G. Patrick. j READING OF THE MINUTES: I P.� Minutes of meeting.held February 16, 1954 were read and approved. BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs -that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote -of six (6). CURRENT EXPENSE 31820 to 31825 Various Departments Payroll -February 583.72 31826 to 31842 Police Department Payroll -February 2,558.05 31843 to 31850 Mayor &_Councilmen Payroll -February 78.40 31851 to 31863 Various Departments Payroll -February 1,90.91 31864 to 31880 Regular Firemen 2,08$.94 31881 to 31889 Police Department layroll-February ayroll-February 2,558.05 31890 to 31911 Volumteer Firemen Payrol-February 209 40 31912 Seattle First "at'l Withholding 1,042.18 31913 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 177.96 31914 Benton Franklin Med Insurance 62.10 31915 Fireman's Pension Fund Pension deductions 129.36 31916 Tax Commission Comp sales tax 11.77 31917 State Treasurer Firemens Rel & Comp 3.00 31918 Munnell & Sherrill Nozzle 11.59 31919 Royal Company Inc. Pipe 12.21 31920 Steve's Foto Shop Supplies 6.30 31921 Fyr-Fyter Sales a Service Refills 13.39 31922 Mary's Tune Up Tune motor 28.90 31923 Shaw -6c Borden Co Binder covers 57.10 31924 Shell Oil Co Oil, tire rep, etc 19.46 31925 Stand. Oil Co of Calif Oil & tire repair 9.64 31926 Crystal Linen SupplLy Service 3.36 31927 Root Radio Tel Sery Radio mtnce 50.26 31928 Ken Dyer's 'porting Goods Targets 20.09 31929 W. J. Green Paint signs 11.85 31930 Sherwood & Roberts Insurance 250.77 . 31931 Wendell Brown Agency Insurance 2,942.72 31932 Seattle First at'l Coin wrappers 16.00 31933 Columbia Hardware -Co Wax; fuses, etc 21.84 31934 R & T Plmg & Heating Repair furnace 170.66 31935 Mercier Shell Service Solvent, etc 2.83 31936 True's Oil Company Gas & fuel oil 531.91 31937 Central Motors Antifreeze 15.51 31938 Murphy Motors, Inc. Parts `" labor 42.29 31939 Economy Tire w Auto Repair tires 4.90 31940 Empire Electric Co Hook-up water tank 22.56 31941 Twin City Motor Supply Oxygen & cable 9.28 31942 Eastside Market Janttor sup plies 9.44 31943 Economy Drug Co Pens 23.55 31944 Tri City Herald Legal advertising 1.40 31945 Don's 76 Service Lubes, oil, etc 107.02 31946 Col -Basin raper & Supp Janitor supplies 136.02 31947 Pasco Hardware Co Drills, bolts, etc 0.03 31948 Shields Books & Stat Ribbons, stamps, etc 29.77 31949 Diai*ond's Brushes, etc .82 31950 U. S. Laundry Service 26.26 31951 A. B. Leathers Matron fee 90.00 31952 Esther Sawyers Meals 371.25 31953 The rac Tel & Tel Co Service 74.53 31954 Pasco Water Department Water & sewer 232.65 31955 City Treasurer Postage 39.00 Total $71-67,937-70 CONSTRUCTION FUND I ORD#7114 18tgh rnell, Howland, Hayes Engr services 8,369.01 19 G. Purcell Pipe & fittings 17,175.75 20 Daily Journal of Commerce Legal advertising 78.40 21 Valley Const Company Est No. 2 -Res & Line 9s4O6.59 Total T-35,029-75 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH ?, 195 WATER DEPARTMENT 10670 to 10702 Water Department Payroll -February 5,147.17 10703 Seattle First j�at,�l Withholding 608.90 10704 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 117.43 10705 Tax Commission Excise & Comp Tax 453.95 10706 Fireman's Fund Ind Co Reimbursement 40.22 10707 Tbans Clearings Freight 13.98 10708 Penn Salt Mfg Co Chlorine 67.98 10709 Elliott Add Mach Co Ink 1.98 10710 Pre Mix Concrete Concrete 11.33 10711 Wendell ?gown Agency Insurance 1,481.49 10712 Sherwood & Roberts Insurance 83.59 10713 Inland "ardware Company Flares 27.50 10714 Tri City Herald Legal advertising .92 10715 Pasco Machine Co racking, etc 18.64 10716 Smith Truck & Tractor Truck repairs 25.64 10717 Ken Dyer Sporting Goods Glue, etc 1.39 10718 Pasco Motor Supply Welding rods 6.08 10719 Preston Tractor Co Tractor & hoe repair 81.03 10720 Central Ford Motors Pull car from hole 3.50 10721 Pasco Hardware Co Nipples, unions, etc 7.33 10722 True s Oil Company Gas & fuel oil 285.38 10723 Sheli Oil Company Oil 22.11 107211 Union Oil Company Grease, oil & can 12.35 10725 Economy Station Lube oil 20.60 10726 The Pac Tel x Tel Co Service 17.20 10727 City Treasurer Postage, etc 104.11 Total 89661.80 PASCO SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT 131 W. B. Edmiston & Sons, Inc. Estimate No. 10 132 Worthington Corp Communutor 133 Wallace & Tiernan Inc Chlorinator 134 Western Bearings, Inc. Bearing STREET DEPARTMENT 3910 to 3925 Street Department 3926 Seattle.First Nat'l Bank 3927 Social Security Fund 3928 A. L. Reichert 3929 True s Oil Company 3930 Pasco Hardware Company 3931 Central Ford Motors 3932 Whtte River Lumber Co 3933 Empire Electric Company 3934 City Treasurer LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 2138 to 2142 Library Department i; 2143 Seattle First "at' 1. 2144 Social Security Fund 2145 Tax Commission 2146 Supt of Documents 2147 The J. K. Gill Company 2148 Marshall -Wells Store 2149 Crescent Drug #1 2150 Wellman's Floor Coverings 2151 Col Basin raper & Supp 2152 2153 Husk Prtg & Office Supply Yasco Water Water & sewer Department Total PARK DEPARTMENT 1601 to 1616 rark Department i' 1617 Seattle First Kht, Bank 1618 Social Security Fund 1619 Inland Hardware Co 1620 True's Oil Company 1&21 R & T Plmg Cc Heating 1622 Shields Books & Stat 1623 Col Hardware 1624 U. S. Laundry 1625 Rri City Herald 1626 Col Basin aper Sc Supply 1627 Madison Lumber & Mill 1628 Col Grain & Feed 1629 Tri City Limber Yards 1630 The rac Tel & Tel Co 1631 Pasco Water Department Total iayroll-February Withholding Soc Sec Deds Salary Gasoline & fuel oil Brooms Anti freeze Presto logs Check & repair light License for truck Total 7,580.31 5,559.22 3, 036.4 11.6 $ 16,187.65 2,148.15 348 70 50.95 136.83 244.68 10.56 31.02 10.00 7.14 5.20 $ 2,983.13 Payroll -February $ 670-32 Withholding 85.20 Soc Sec Deds 15.42 Comp sales tax 3.77 Catalog a coupons 13.00 New Books 4o8 -?9 Stain, brush, etc 3.06 Pencils, erasers, etc 1.33 Tile, felt, etc 19.78 Janitor supplies 35.03 raper & basket 9.74. Water & sewer 5.35 Total $ 1,x.79 ",,_,Payroll -February 1,516.82 Withholding 113.90 Soc Sec Deds 33.28 Drill 34.25 Gasoline & Oil 266.97 Tubing & rings 1.28 Tabs 1.03 Bolts 2.47 Service 3.10 Legal adverts .61 Janitor supplies 53.57 Lumber 6; nails 40.68 Feed 9.06 Roofing 3.76 Service X30 Water & sewer 5-40 Total 2,086.48 :. 2153 REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 2, 1954 Colorado Fuel & Iron Company Alt 3,49.0.60 Spokane, Washington San Jose Steel Company Inc. AIRPORT DEPARTMENT Portland, Oregon 2128 to 2142 Airport Department Payroll -February $ 1,211.06 j 2143 Seattle First "at'l Withholding' 208.00 5,013.60 2144 Social Security Fund Sod Sec Deds 46.34 2145 Tax Commission Comp sales tax 15.36 h 2146 Fireman's Fund Ind CQ, Reimbursement 100.00 2147 Northwest States Supply Co Plumbing supplies 11.64 j �I 2148 Wendell Brown Agency Insurance 287.40 2149 Wood's Duplicate keys .72 ` 2150 D. H; Williams Sharpen saws 2.95 2151 Vincent Small Prof services 100.00 2152 Schorn Paint Co Enamel, etc 13.97 2153 Tri City Lumber lards Blade, lumber, etc 58.04 2154 Columbia Grain Feed Salt 1.03 j 2155 Shields Books a Stationery Envelopes, etc 21.53 J� 2156 Col Basin raper cz Supply Janitor supplies 56.97 2157 Twin City Motor Supply Spring, bolt, etc 4.87 j� 2158 Whit? River Lumber Co Roofing 8,756.01 !� 2159 Duke s Electric Service Heater, wire, etc 28.84 I' 2160 Trues Oil Company Furnace oil 248.24 �j 2161 The `ac -Tel & Tel Service 19.31 j 2152 Pasco Water Department Water & Sewer 220.00 2163 City Treasurer Postage 9.00 II Total $ 111421.28 GRAND TOTAL FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS $949475.58 COMMUNICATIONS: BIDS: SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT FENCE: Five bids were received, opened and read as follows: Colorado Fuel & Iron Company Base $39726.44 Spokane, W ashington Colorado Fuel & Iron Company Alt 3,49.0.60 Spokane, Washington San Jose Steel Company Inc. 3,995.40 Portland, Oregon Cyclone Fence Company 4,198.40 Portland, Oregon Robinson & Robinson 4,715.00 Caldwell, Idaho Lewis H6pkins Company 5,013.60 Pasco, Washington Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to turn this to the Engineem for study and recommendation. Motion carried. A little later in the meeting Engineer Smith and Fisher report their findings following a study of the bids and recommend the -acceptance of the low bid of Colorado Fuel & lron Corp, Spokane, in the amount of $3,:426,44, completion in 30 days. Motion made -by Avery, seconded by Connell acceting the Engineers recommendation. Motion carried by roll call vote of six - M. SHEEP RANGE: HISLOP & SON: A letter was read from George K. Hislop requesting permission to range sheep on property surrounding the Airport. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to turn.this to the Airport Committee for report. Motion carried. WETER, ROBERTS & SHEFELMAN, Dr Statement submitted also two letters were read, one to the Mayor and one to the City Attorney, stating the fee had been reduced to $1,600.00 plus phone calls and trips to Pasco, making a total of $1,670.17 for legal services in connection with $8001;000.00 bond issue. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that voucher be approved when -submitted in the amount of $1,670.17. Motion carried. TREE -TRIMMING, M. H. McELFISH: A letter was read from the Tall Tree Service offering to trim trees for the City for $12.50 per tree. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to turn this to the Street Committee for study and report. Motion carried. 215 1' R MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR ORDER OF';BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: CITY HALL LOCATION: PASCO BOARD OF REALTORS, E. V. HURLEY, SECRETARY: MARCH 2, 19 Mr. Hurley read a resolution presented by the Board recommending that the City engaa the services of a recognized expert in planning for the planning of zon- ing Zand Use Maps for a definite plan; futither that the City do nothing on building a City Hall or temporary building until plan is submitted and that such,services should be paid from the City Building Fund. RETAIL MERCHANTS, RESOLUTION ON BUILDING SITE: Strongly urge the Mayor and City Council not to build any structure that would reduce the capacity of the City Parking Lot, this submitted by Sid Carl, Pres. PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ED HENDLER, PRES: Request a joint committee to be formed compiled•of representatives of the City and County with other interested Commercial Organizations to study all possible sites, costs and future needs for a City County Building to care for the expans- ion of both actilvities. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Connell to defer building City Hall for three months accouht so much argument on a definite site, land use map, etc., Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Avery, Combs, Connell & Van Hoy voting "Yes". Bonnett and Craig voting "Non. BRYCE B. HALL: PUBLIC SURVEY OPINION:: A survey and letter was read from Bryce B. Hall relative to City Hall location. This°to be filed with other resolutions on the same subject. Detailed inform- ation on file in Grant Stringham's office. TEMPORARY SEWER (PETE OVERLIE'S PROPERTY): Mr. Overlie and his neighbor were present requesting permission to make a temporary hook-up to the sewer on Norbert between Brown and Court, near the alley. Mr. Steels septic tank is out of order and Mr. Overlie is giving Mr. Steel temporary permission to cross his property to contact the sewer. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell granting Earl Steel permission to make the connection to sewer upon payment of front footage and cross'Pete Overlie's property. Motion carried. GROUND OBSERVERS CORP, MR. PECK: (AIRPORT STAIRS) Mr. Peck states the stairs have been fixed. Mr. Cotton does not favor paying the bill. Mr. Peck was advised to take the voucher through the Civilian Def- ense, Fred Miller, Chairman, Lumber $12.85. Cotton did not object to payment when properly processed. GAS MASKS, PAUL AKRIDGE, ACTING FIRE CHIEF: Akridge had a new type gas mask to show.the Council. He was advised to first contact tie fire committee, Van Hoy Chairman. Salary of acting Fire Chief will be Approved when presented. BY-PASS FOR TRUCKS: Mr. Williams spoke in interest of an Ordinance suggested by the Chamber of Commerce., - TRAIN WHISTLES, HARVARD HOTEL: Mr. Chas. L. Kick reports that,the train whistles seem to be extra ordinarily noisy and an unnecessary amount of whistling. Wahted to know what could be done about it. No action taken. PASCO HOUSING AUTHORITY: A letter was read from Attorney James LegUy to the City Attorney, stating the Housing Authority is acquiring from the Federal Government and private owners property where the Housing project is located, conveying streets to the Housing Authority or vacating same. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that action be deferred until further study and advice from City Attorney. Motion carried. FEDERAL HOUSING WATER CONTRACT: A letter was read from R. S. Brown, Director, agreement attached for Water (three copies) contract for consideration. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn this to the Water Committee for study and report. Motion. carried. At the present time each project is served by one meter, thus, three meters. {i. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGUTA R MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 29 1954 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: it FIRE COMMITTEE: a - Van Hoy wished to make a motion appointing Lyle Cooney as Fire Chief. Mayor declared motion out of order. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery that Assistant Fire Chief be appoint- ed Fire Chief and all the rest be raised in rank. Motion carried. i SIDEWALK AGREE -HENT, SEARS, ROEBUCK & COMPANY: Agreement form now on hand and will be signed within the next couple of days. SIDE WALK AGREEMTNT, I. I. GRIGG: Mr. Grigg presented at this time an agreement requesting to construct a side- walk five feet wide in M-1, leaving a space for parking and will widen at the request of the Council. Motion made by Crakgo seconded by Bonnett that agree- ment be signed, authorizing a 5' sidewalk installation at this time. Motion carried. BOAT BASIN OPERATION: No report. BOAT BASIN BERM&* Mr. Connell states that the walls of the berm are washing and requests permission to take dirt from the East end of Basin for repairs at no cost to the City. Park Board to contact Council Committee of Craig, Avery and Van Hoy, also Army Engineers. JAMES STREET GRADING: Grading James Street is held up for water line installations. WATER LINE -AIRPORT TO NORTH OREGON: Need of Northern Pacific Easement for 16" main to be installed before completion of Northern Pacific lard expansion was discussed. Motion made by AVery, seconded by Connell that`t-he City Engineer request easement from the Northern pacific Railway and inspect the present 10" line now in existance. Motion carried. PURCHASES:. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery authorizing the following purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Van Hoy out of room. WATER DEPARTI.'!ENT: Cutting torch, motor oil, pipe, meters & parts $1,862.14 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT: Grave liners $460.00 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs authorizing the following applications to be issued. Motion carried. 11 Alsco Northwest Inc. LaFontaine Real Estate & Ins Bonded Builders Airway Sanitizor Airway Sanitizor Watkins Products Tri City Invest. Service LuVerna C. Taylor Bingaman Electric Sam R. Gibboney Charles E. LaFontaine Joseph Astin T. R. Wood Samuel H. Dole Russell G. Thompson Frank G. Girton Accountant E. L. Bingaman 824 W. Lewis 319 W..Lewis Route 1 Pasco Hotel `asco Hotel 49-4 'cavy Homes 1828 W. H&pkins 736 Elm 127 VV- Lewis JOE CATLIN, 509 So. Main, 3 Card Tables, application held up for report from the Chief of Police. REFUND: CARL G. LUNDGREN&* Mr. Lundgren requests a refund in the amount of $9.00 account overpayment on a Building Permit. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig authorizing refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). AIRPORT LEASES 1954: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig that the following Leases, approved by the Airport Committee and the City Attorney be signed. Motion carried. 2.53 PASCO, WASHINGTON Washington State Highway September 1, 1954 Gardner Supply July 12 1954 Division of Surplus Purchase July 1, 1954 Kirk's farina September 1, 1954 I' Elmer Matheson September 1,-1954 A. G. Panter October 1, 1954 Tri City Mattress October 1, 1954 West Coast Airlines October 1, 1954 Schultz Electric November 1, 1954 Northwest States Supply December 1, 1954 Skyways Cafe December 1, 1954 E. J. Bartells January 1, 1955 Agriform January I, 1959 Plywood Mill Jobber's April 1, 1955 Bonneville Power June 30, 1958 Western Coop Hatcheries October 1, 1961 Pasco Gun Club October 1, 1968 J. T. Leavitt January 1, 1959 Johnson Flying Service September 1, 1954 Skyway Drive In Cafe December 1, 1954• fTrue's Oil Company August 1, 1954 PETITION, STREET WIDENING, 7TH BETWEEN COLUMBIA & CLARK: A Detitift iaA9 re'seiite'3 Afid r4Ad fr6M Merchants, property owners and residents requesting that 7th Avenue between Clark & Columbia be widened by removing the parking strips and trees in order to park cars. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to turn this to the Street Committee (Combs & Craig). Motion carried. LIGHTS, GRADE CROSSING OVER N. P. RAILROAD::(lst & A and Front & A) Following recommendation of Safety Committee motion made by Combs, second4.d by Craig to install two big lights where the Northern Pacific Railroad track is intersected by A & 1st Streets also A & Front, thus four (4) light. P. U. D. i'. to be notified. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 3111: A resolution authorizing a compromise settlement of pending litigation entitled ""`ichard G. Schultz vs. The City of Pasco" was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig to adopt Resolution No. 341. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 781: An Ordinance declaring an emergency and appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 for settlement of pending litigation. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to advertise a �pblic hearing to be held on Tuesday, 8:00 P. P.R., April 5, 1954. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 782: Granting to Tri City Gas, Inc., a franchise to furnish gas for light, heat, fuel or any other lawful purpose and the right, privilege and franchise to construct maintain and operate gas works for the manufacture, distribution; and to lay gas pipes and mains in the streets, alleys and avenues, highways and other public places of the City of Vasco and specifying the limitations and conditions of such grant. Ordinance No. 782 not read. Placed on file for future action. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to so do. Motion carried. RIVERVIEW PARK AREA & JUVENILE FISH POND AREA: A letter was read. from Col. A. H. Miller. Three copies of License for Public Park and Recreational purposes was reviewed. Motion made Craig, seconded by Avery authorizing the Mayor to sign, subject to approval of the City Attorney. Motion carried. City Attorney furnithed a copy to study. CITY HALL JANITOR: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that the Magor be authorized to appoint a Janitor. Motion carried. Salary $85.00 per month. CHIEF OF POLICE HOSPITALIZED: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery authorizing the Mayor to appoint Glenn Sickels acting Chief of Police. Motion carried. Chief of Police confined to Hospital account operation_. BUILDING INSPECTOR: Inspection assigned to the City Engineer's Office; this office should be reim8 bursed from Building Inspector's budget.,- Motion made by Craig, seconded by Bonnett authorizing the Mayor to confer with the City Engineer on appointing a building inspector during the absence of Lyle Cooney. Motion carried. M TING BUILDING COMMITTEE: PASCO,-WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Committee to report on pay for Inspector Cooney from February 15, 1954 to Feb- ruhry 28, 1954. Motion so made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery and carried._ �j Call from Mr. Cooney to the Mayor requesting salary. NEW BUSINESS: PETTTTS SECOND ADDITION. Straightening out city property lines in this district were discussed. Engineer suggests replat. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to turn this to the Building & Property Committee for report. Motion carried. 0500.00 would be needed for necessary work. GRAVEL FOR STREET: City Engineer to investigate the possibility of securing gravel from the upper River Road. County is using gravel from this location. CLAIM, JAY ROBINSON: A letter and voucher was read in the amount of $330.00. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to refer this to the City Attorney for vecommendation and report. Motion carried. SIGNS FOR ALLEYS:. Street Committee recommend the installation of signs for one way alleys by the City Engineer. AD JOURNII ENT' ` : Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs to adjol.;.rn to next regular meeting, March 16, 1954 at 8:00 P. M. Motion carried. Harry `uster, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS / DAY OFM , 1954• . rerry, y ule Pi