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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-1954 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER: Meeting.called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable "`ayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALL: j 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. VanHoy. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was also present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held April 6, 1954 were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS: I� VACATING BROADWAY: i i Application presented by R. A. McPeak was read requesting that Broadway, running through Block -146, Pasco Land Company's First Addition be vacated of all public use. Motion made by Avery, seconded -by Milne to turn -this to the Street Committee for investigation and recommendation. Motion carried. li RESIGNATIONS: A letter was read from Arley H. Hanson tendering his resignation from the Pasco Police Department as ofaM rch 31, 19 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by �I Avery accepting the resignation. Motion carried. !� A letter was read from E. T. Lindner tendering his resignation from the Planning !' Commission. Motion made by Combs,seconded by M1:lne to accept the resignation. Motion carried. ADMISSION TAX WAIVER: A letter was read from Glenn Sickels requesting the Council to waive admission tax on dance -tickets sold by Police Officers Benefit Association for the dance given on March 31, 1954. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery granting the requast. Motion carried. YACHT BASIN (BIDS): A letter was read from Harold A. Wyman, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, q requesting the City Clerk be authorized to call -for bids on excavating and a scope of worktD be done by the bidder for development of said Yacht Basin. Motion -made. by Craig, seconded by Avery to call for bids on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., May 18, 1954- Motion carried. r MID -COLUMBIA BANK - DEPOSITORY: A letter was read from -City Treasurer-, 'Mary E. Clarke stating that upon the majority vote its governing body instruct its Treasurer to designate one or more banks in the County or City as -depository or depositories of moneys re- quired to be kept by said Treasurer. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne authorizing the City Treasurer to use Mid -Columbia Bank of Vasco for additional deposits. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Laws'of Chapter 35.38.030 Revis$d Code of Washington. NORTHERN PACIFIC LEASE No. 77461: Submitted by J. T. Moore; in duplicate, Lease No. 77461, covering sewer crossing west of Ainsworth Avenue, which terminates Lease No. 74698 issued to the Govern- ment. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to turn -this to the City Eng- ineer for recommendation. Motion carried. City Engineer reports that Lease No. ��461 in order. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett authorizing the ayor to sign. Motion carried. LIQUID LEVEL TRANSMITTING & RECORDING DEVICE: A letter was read from H. A. Cornell requesting. that the douncil call for bids on installation of a water level transmitting and receiving device to transmit water level information from the new reservoir to the filter plant. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to call`for bids on recording device on Tues- day, 8:00 P. M., May 4, 1954. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS S NESS SET ASIDE _- n Y UNANIMOUS CONSENT: TRAILER VIOLATION (C. HALDERMAN): A letter was read from Mr. Halderman with attached notice of violation to Ordinance No. 489 from Police Department. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to extend time from April 22, 1954 to May 4, 1954. Building Committee to investigate -and make recommendation. olice Department to be so notified. Motion carried. I� S PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 20. 1 FRED MILLER RESIGNATION. Mr.'Miller was present and referred to his resignation from the Civilian Defense; he was.informed that his resignation had been accepted.. E. ERICKSON, HUGE STREET SIGN: Mr. Erickson"was interested in getting a sign. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to turn this -to the Street Committee for investigation and recommend- ation. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF 5USINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS: Vacating -North & South Alley, Block 4, O'Keefe's Addition. Notice of Public Hearing on petition set for this time and place was read. No objections registered by letter or in person. 'City Engineer states this alley not needed for utilities. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne that City .Attorney draw up an Ordinance to cover vacation as requested. Motion carried. VACATING NORTH & SOUTH ALLEY, BLOCK 1, HELM'S ADDITION: Notice of public hearing on petition set for this time and place was read. No objections registered by letter or in person. City Engineer Oxus for vacating. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell that City Attorney draw up an Ordinance to so vacate as requested. Motion carried. j NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, REQUEST OF HOUSING AUTHORITY: i Request to lease portions of streets, alleys and gores in College Addition, Riverside Addition and Gantenbein's Addition for occupancy and use of Housing Authority set for this time and place was read. No objections registered in li person ,or by letter. i ORDINANCE NO. 787: I AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF ALL �i CITY STREETS AND ALLEYS WITHIN THE AREA OCCUPIED BY THE "RIVERSIDE HOMES" DEVELOP- MENT OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PASCO Motion"made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to give Ordinance No. 787 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 787 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 787 has:been given the first reading. II Motion carried. j PARK BUILDING: l Bids called for this time and place. No bids were received. Motion made by !i Combs, seconded by Bonnett authorizing the Park Board to negotiate. Motion carried. BIDS - PARK EQUIPMENT: USED,TRALTOR & NEW GANG MOWER: Two bids were received, opened and read as ollows: Guenther Tractor Company Used 1949 Ferguson Tractor, completely overhauled Model 5 CU Std. Mower plus sales tax Alternate bid: Us'ed 1950 Ferguson Tractor Preston Tractor Company: New Roseman Mower with 1946 used Ford Tractor plus sales tax $900.00 409.00 10000.00- $1,456.00 Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn bids to 1'ark Commiteee for recommendation. Motion carried. Motion"made by Crag, seconded by Avery to . U turn to 'ark Board for recommendation at next regular meeting. Motion carried. 2170 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 20, 1954 ORDINANCE NO. 781: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND APPROP- RIATING BY EMERGENCY WARRANT THE SUM OF $6,000.00 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR COMPROMISE IN SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION ENTITLED "RICHARD G. SCHULTZ VS. THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne;;to advertise for Public Hearing to be held Tu6sday, 8:00 P. M., May 4, 1954- Motion carried. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: SIDEWALKS, 10th BETWEEN LEWIS & CLARK: I City Attorney requested to write Attorney John Horrigan instructing him to install sidewalk on 10th between Lewis &.%lark as per Ordinance No. 688. Motion so made by Bonnett, seconded by (Crai•g _-and carried. JAMES STREET: More filling material needed. EASTSIDE SEWER: Plans underway. VACATE PHRTION OF WEST CLARK, BLOCKS 3, 4 & 5, PETITT'S ADDITION: III Petition submitted by Mr. Basil Maib & Richfield Oil Corporation. Following an inspectionaand investigation by the City Engineer and Street Committee, they recommend that the petition be denied. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Craig accepting the committees recommendation. Motion carried. CAMPBELL'S MARKET: Sidewalks should be installed at the south east corner of Nixon & Adams. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to turn this to the Street Committee for investigation and report. Motion carried. 912 WEST PARK: �! City Attorney to notify property owner'at North west corner of Aurelia & Nixon, William Kirchner, to install sidewalks. Motion so made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell and carried. PARTITION IN TREASURER'S OFFICE: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher requesting permission to install a partition in the City Treasurer's Office segregating the Treasurer and Water Department. Cost estimate is $300:00. Motion made by Connell, sec- onded by Avery authorizing expenditure as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PURCHASES. The following purchases requested. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery authorizing purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). STREET DEPARTMENT: Traffic paiht,'pipe, patch mix & street signs $1,166.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire -Hose $468.00 WATER DEPARTMENT: Lead, valve boxes, nipples, battery, alum, tractor repair, misc. supplies, (approx) 4,789.23 BILLING, HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR WATER SERVICE: Housing Authority water bills questioned. Billing not in accord with Ordinance. Housing Authority contract calls for $2.00 per unit minimum. Reverting to the contract is favored. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that Water Comm- ittee be empowered to draw up contract to co -inside with former contract. Motion carried. - AGREEMENT, P. U. D. #1: With reference to proposal to purchase City Electrical Distribution facilities at the Pasco Airport for the sum of $4,000.00, designated as surplus property. Motion made by Craig, seconded by Connell that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement -conveying to the Franklin County Public Utility District #1, for the sum of $4,000.00, the electrical distribution system situate at "asco Municipal Airport which system -'as heretofore acquired by the City of Pasco from the United States Government under its war surplus program, I and in support thereof the following findings be, and are hereby madex 1. That the City of Pasco does not have the proper facilities and personnel to operate said system; 2. That the City of Pasco is unable to obtain a lessee to effic- iently operate said system; PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 20, 1954 i' 3. That the inventory and appraisement made and established by the re resentative of the Franklin County Public Utility District 1 and the Airport Manager of the City of Pasco, and approved by the Airport Committee of the City of Pasco, be accepted and the fair market value of said electrical distribution s stem and property comprising said system is hereby set at 4,000.00; 4. That it is for the best interests of the City of Pasco to sell and convey said prope'rty to the Franklin Comity Public Utility 14strict No. 1, the only agency able to operate said -system and supply electricity to Pasco Municipal Air- port. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). GARBAGE ORDINANCE NO. 785 & DOG WARDEN CONTRACT: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that a public hearing be held on the garbage ordinance 785'and Dog Warden Contract at 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, May 4, 1954• Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Tri=Co Electric Works Sales, repr elec motors 1716 West'A Pasco'Sewing Center- Sales &'repair 104 No. 10th Tri City Alum. Shingle Co Aluminum shingles 1523 West A B. K. Music Co Music machines 1006 Pearl Mrs: Darlene -Eason Reweaving 1531 W. Irving Carrier Const Co. Contractor 1008 So. 5th Joe Catlin Card tables 509 So. Main Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell authorizing the City Clerk to issue. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: ESQUATZEL CANAL FOR WASTE WATER: Bonnett proposed that Councilman Avery be nominated as a member of this committee to represent the 01ty. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell that n6min- ations be closed and J. A. Avery*be-appointed to represent the City. Meeting to be held on Thursday at 3:00 P. M., April 22, 1954- Motion carried unanimous. 'i BUILDING INSPECTOR: At this time Mayor Custer appointed J. L. Chatterley as Building Inspector. Motion made'by'Avery,'seconded by Bonnett concurring with the "ayor's appoint- ment. Motion carried. Civil'Servide'Board has approved Assistant Fire Chiefs name as being eligible for appointment to Fire Chief position. The Mayor at this time appointed Lyle Cooney to the position of Fire Chief. Motion made by Avery,; seconded by Craig concurring with appointment. Motion carried. SEWAGE DIcP OSAL PLANT: City Engineer recommends that -the Council consider acceptance of the Sewage Disposal Plant at -their next meeting'. Would like action taken on release of 10% withheld on equipment purchases. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to release 10% withheld on equipment purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Co R. Combs had been excused from the meeting. SALARY OF ASSISTANT'FIRE CHIEF: Motion made"by Craig, seconded by Milne relative to precedent long followed, that deputy, assistant or junior serve at his regular salary. Motion carried. Mayor concedes. Adjustment discussed. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery for reconsideration of the previous motion. Motion carried. Milne voting "No". Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell that salaries of Acting Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief be retained as submitted on_pa7yroll of February, March & April, 1954 and policy of City Council hereafter, deputy, assistant or juniors salary remain as per their regular position while acting in capacity of their superior. Motion carried unanimous. JAMES E. WEECH GARAGE:. City Attorney reports that Mr. Welch has agreed,to settle without court hearing; will move business out of R-2 zone by October 1, 1954• Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell approving proposed consent decree. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6)_. Each party to bear his own cost of action. 2172 PASCO, WASHINGTON READING OF ORDINANCES: . ORDINANCE NO. 786: AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING AND ADOPTING A SYSTEM OR PLAN OF ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXT- ENSIONS OF THE SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY WHICH HAS BECOME A PART OF THE WATERWORKS UTILITY OF THE CITY AND OF ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND'EXT- ENSIONS OF THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE CITY; DEC-. LARING THE ESTIMATED COST THEREOF, AS NEAR AS MAY BE; AND PROVIDING THAT THE COST THEREOF BE PAID FROM MONEYS PRESENTLY ON HAND IN THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION FUND AND•WATER CONSTRUCTION FUND OF THE CITY Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give ordinance No. 786 the first reading. Motion carried. 'rdinance No. 786 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, i. seconded by Avery that,Ordinance No. 786 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to give Ordinance No. 786 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. rdinance No. 786 was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 786 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 788: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS, PRIVATE SEWAGE DIS- '! POSAL,, THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILD- ING SEWERS, AND THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; IN THE CITY OF PASCO, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF WASHINGTON Motion made by Avery,'seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 788 the first j reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 788 was read by title only. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 788 has been given the first reading by title only. Motion carried. I� ORDINANCE NO.. 789: I' AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND -REGULATING THE BUS- INESS OF PLUMBING; PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND STAND- ARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION,, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUILD- ING IN THE CITY OF PASCO; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR WORK TO BE DONE AND THE FEE TO BE CHARGED THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOL- ATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCCONFLICT HEREWITH Motion made by Connell, seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 789 the first reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 789 was read by title only. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 789 has been given the first reading by title only. Motion carried. CLAIM -RAYMOND &'GMBAUGH: A claim filed with the City Clerk April 15, 1954 against the City of casco Water Department -to cover damage to basement floor and contents thereof in the amount of $125.00,'account sewer line being blocked off and backed up in basement on "arch 22, 1954.. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to turn to Insurance Company for consid- eration. Copy of letter to City Attorney. Motion carried. PETITTS'2nd ADDITION,, PROPERTY LINES: With reference to irregular property lines. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne to turn to Street Committee for further study and recommendation. Motion carried. BASIL MAIB'S REFUND: With reference to Ordinance No. 650, Mr. Maib has -paid $150.00 on vacating alley and requesting vacation of streets on west Clark. Following deduction for legal requirements and data, there will be a refund due in the amount of $82.83 Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery authorizing refund-. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 20, 1954 TRAILER ORDINANCE: Lyle Cooney spoke to the Council relative to trying to enforce the Trailer Ordinance. !i BUDGET REPORTS: , City Clerk furnished each member a monthly budget report of all departments. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., May 4, 1954. Motion carried. i Harry Verter, 'ayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1954. an w. Terry; City