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Home My WebLink About05-18-1954 Minutes2184 PASCO, WASHINGTON I NG CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. ROLL CALL: Honorable mayor Harry V. Custer presiding. 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 meetings held May 4th and May 5th, 1954 were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS: TRI CITY SAFETY COUNCIL (BY-PASS): A letter and resolution was read, signed by Wm. Wiseman, stating three objections to the present "A" Street truck by-pass across the -Railroad tracks. Objections were set out and signed by Shell Oil Company, Grange.Cooperative Wholesale and Inland Petroleum Transportation Company. The Safety Council suggested using First Street and the Underpass. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Milne to allow use of alternate until proven unsatisfactory. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Bonnett and Connell voting "No". CASEY & SONS: A letter was read from K. W. Casey requesting to purchase Lots 11 to 16 inc. Block 35, Riverside Addition. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to turn to the Building & Property Committee.. (Combs, Connell & Milne) Motion carried. WHITE RIVER LUMBER COMPANY: By letter requ4sted to be protected on material purchased for utility building at Volunteer Park by L. E. Quigley. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to mail copy of Barnes letter to Quigley. Motion carried. Clear account before pay- ing Quigley. COLUMBIA SHEET METAL, 218 W. Lewis: Stanley 0. Jacobsen requests a loading zone on 1st & Lewis. Motion made by Craig, seconded by Milne to turn to Street Committee for report. Motion carried. ALLEN FRAZER, 900 Block on West Brown: A letter with nine (9) signers are interested in having a sidewalk constructed at 924 W. Brown. Motion made by Bonnett to turn to City Engineer for sidewalk construction at property owners expense. Motion carried. JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM & ASSOCIATES -SEWAGE 'TREATMENT PLANT: A letter,,awas read from F. S. Zeidlhack enclosing three copies of release of con- tract in connection with work of W. B. Edmiston & Son;on signing release in trip- licate and 30 days after issuance of final estimate the contractor is entitled to his retained per cent of $33 825.37 as set forth in release. Engineering bill also enclosed in the -amount of 66,849.49 as per contract of November 23, 1948.' Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett accepting release of contract upon appooval of the City Engineer. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). SANITARY STORM SEWER PIPE LINE. A letter was read from the Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, enclosing proposed form of Easement Deed to convey Easement to the City, relocated under contract No. AA -45-164. Eng -2304. City Attorney to approve form and return for Army execution. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to accept form on the approval of the City Attorney. Motion carried. BIDS, EAST "A" STREET SEWER: Three bids were received, opened and read as follows: Valley Construction Company 100 days #12,016.40 7722 Rainier Avenue Seattle, 'Washington Twin City Construction Company 45 da s 404 No. 7th Y 30,127.35 Pasco, Washington Emil Gostovich 30 days 9,042.50.1 Box 264 Sytnnyside, Washington Cisco returned specifications. No bid submitted. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs tot urn to Consulting Engineer and City Engineer for study and recommendation at an'adjourned meeting on May 19, 1954 at 12 o'clock noon, Wednesday. Motion carried. IN PASCO, WASHINGTON �I FABRICATED STEEL PIPE FITTINGS: I Five (5) bids were received, opened and read as follows: I� BIDDER PRICE DEL. PT. TIME NOTES j ' Waterworks Supplies Co $667.50 F.O.B. 21 days �Improperly ' Portland, Oregon .20.02 Pasco coated. 8' T07.52 gaskets not included. i Hydraulic Supply Mfg Co �680.00 F.O.B. 30 days Per .Spec. � j Seattle, Washington 20'40 Seattle except del is 700*40 f.o.b. Seattle Ij with frt allowed','i ,'Consolidated Supply Company $ 782.00 F.O.B. 30 days Per Specs. Portland, Oregon 23.46 Pasco j'$_6_0546;i j; Union Iron'Works $ 904.00 F.O.B. 21 days Per Specs. ii Spokane 10, Washington 27.12 Pasco 931.12 Beall Pipe & Tank Corp904 00 F.O.B. 14 days Per Specs. Portland, Oregon 27.12 Pasco i�931.12 I I! Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to turn to Engineers for study and rec- ommendation. Motion carried. II; A little later in the meeting the Consulting Engineer Cornell reported findings on bids. Lww bidder is Waterworks Supplies Company of Portland, but their bid is based on "dipped and wrapped" fittings which cannot be used and they propose to furnish only half the gaskets required. In view of'these discrepencies, and since it is important to -place the order now, it is recommended that award be made to next lowest bidder, Hydraulic Supply Mfg. Company of Seattle fot total cost of j700.40. This is 412.88 more than the low bidA°. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to accept the recommendation of the �i I; Consulting En sneer Cornell and award bid to Hydraulic Supply Mfg. Company,,the lowest complete bidder, in the amount of 700.40. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). �I YACHT BASIN GRAVEL & DEVELHPMENT: �I Two bids were received, opened and read as follows: Weston Sand & Gravel Inc. '$25,,:5.1;2.::0:0 total bid (const) 4th &'Ainsworth Less 80000.00 gravel bid Pasco, Washington $16,512.00 L. W. Vail Company $ 8;000:00 gra e1 bid Box 602 Less 1;.00:00 grading bid �i Pasco, Washington 00.00 A deposit check of $400.00 accompanied tach bid-*. i. C. F. Griggs was present, acting as Park Board Engineer. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to turn bids to Mr. Griggs for study with Park Board and rec- ommend. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: TELEVISION: i' Mr.�Dix of the Tri City Television Service spoke to the Council in answer to a letter from mayor Custer of ,April 21, 1954, requesting a letter of plans on prog- ress anticipated to improve the television reception. Mr. o i p p p Dix spoke of different plans considered but that they were now going ahead with the Micro -Wave length ji petition and collins equipment installation. Council is free to invite other companies to render service;the specified time has elapsed as set out in Ord- inance No. 728. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: I� �. COMMITTEE REPORTS: I' PURCHASES: i r The following purchases were requested: CEMETERY: Grave liners $460.00 PARK DEPARTMENT: Repair coolers $128.75; 1 ton soda ash $83.43 r STREET D EPARTMENT : Gravel 0495.00 WATER DEPARTMENT: Hammers, lumber, meters, gas, repair parts $2,318.21 j Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs authorizing purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). I �I SID PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 18, 1954 SPRAYING: All members of the Council feel that the spray program is far behind schedule and numerous complaints have been registered. Mayor to write to Health Dept. FIRE EQUIPMENT: SII Mr. VanHoy reports that following an investigation in the Fire Department he recommends that'an Emergency? Ordinance be drawn for necessary purchases. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Craig instructing the City Attorney to prepare an Emergency Ordinance in the amount of 323.60 for purchasing additional fire equip- ment. Motion carried.. OUTSIDE TO1,LETS BEING ERECTED ON EAST SIDE: Combs states that on 17 available hookups only one has taken advantage. Motion made by Connell that tlis,be ,turned to t -he Health Department. Motion withdrawn. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to refer to the Water & Sewer Committee for investigation and definite recommendation. Motion carried. Committee is Avery, Connell and Combs. !' BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Bonnett approving seven applications as foll- ows: C & H Super Market Parker & McCommon Herman R. Muns, D.D.S. S. A. Davis & ''ons Hountz, McGhon & Kilburn Owen R. Mansfield Union Oil Co of Calif LAMPSON"S BID ON HUTMENTS: City Clerk to check for payment. Grocery Store Fish Peddler Dentist Wholesale delivery Building contractors Cement contractor Oil plant 12th & Lewis Kennewick 122 No. 5th Kennewick Kennewick Kennewick 8i7 W. "A" Street If not made -call Mr. Lampson. COST OF LEGAL ACTION ON INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig to turn to Building Committee, Combs, Connell and Milne. Motion carried. YACHT BASIN IMPROVEMENTS & NEEDS: Were discussed. More space needed from Army Engineers. PLANNING COMMISSION LAND USE MAP: Motion made -by- Bonnett,, seconded by Craig that the `J'ayor authorize the Planning commission to go ahead end revamp Ordinance to present to Council, appointing a special committee of citizens to assist with rezoning work. Motion carried. BUDGET: City Clerk presented each member a copy of the April Budget Report of all dep- artments. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 790: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY OF BLOCK 4, O1KEEFE15 SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to give Ordinance No. 790 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 790 was read. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 790 has been glen the - second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 790 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 790 was read. Motion made by Connell, seconded by combs that Ordinance No. 790 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by combs, seconded by Connell to adopt Ordinance No. 790. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 791: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY OF BLOCK 1, HELM'S ADDITION TO PASCO Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to give Ordinance No. 791 the second r reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 791 was.read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 791 has been given the second reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ord- inance No. 791 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 791 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 791 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to adopt Ordinance No. 791. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS ORDINANCE NO. 788: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SHE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS, PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL, THE INSTALLATION AND CONN- ECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS, AND THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF: AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE MAY 18, 1954 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to give Ordinance No. 788 the third reading. Motion carried.- Ordinance No. 788 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 788 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to adopt Ordinance No. 788. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ADJOURNMENT: ATT Motion made by Combs, seconded by Connell to adjourn to 12 o'clock noon, Wed- nesday, May 19, 1954. Motion carried. ry V-. Custer, Mayor PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1954. Perry, City Cle