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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-1954 Minutes2198 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING 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 L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell and Lee J. Craig. J. A.,Avery, C. S. Milne and T. R. Van Hoy arrived late. City A ttorney Richard G. Patrick arrived late. READING OF THE MINUTES: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to suspense with the reading of the minutes at this time. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: CARNIVAL LIUENSE WAIVER: A letter was read from Fred L. Houston, Commander, Franklin County Post No. 34, American Legion reguesting the City Council to waive the $35.00 per day licehse fee on carnival from June 21st to June 27th, 1954, to be located across the street from the Richfield Oil Station on North 4th. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig granting the request. Motion carried. STREET NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES: ,A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce presenting a recommerndatio.n on altering street names and,house numbers also a list of discrepancies itemized by the Post Office Department. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to place this in the hands of the Street Committee and City Engineer. Motion carried. GOOD WILL TOUR: A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce relative to a good will tour on July 12th, suggesting that the Mayor or some one to represent the City go on the trip which will cost approximately $60.00. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Avery that i°`ayor pro tem attend. Motion carried 3 to 2. Combs, Avery and Connell voting "yes"; Bonnett, Craig voting "no". PROPERTY: PORT OF PASCO: A letter was read from the Port of Pasco reguesting to purchasds or have trans- ferred to them City property bounded by Ainsworth Street on the North, Northern Pacific Railway property on the east, 10th Avenue on the west and the Columbia River on the south. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to turn this to Property Committee. Motion carried. H. Kidwell was present and expressed a desire to purchase by bid or auction City property between Karl Casey's and the river. U WALLA WALLA DISTRICT ENGINEERS: SANITARY STORM SEWER LINE RE -LOCATED: DA-45-164-ENGRS. 2304 Deed to convey easement, following Petition by the Government to abandon and vacate. This letter to be considered as a formal petition that the City take action by resolution to vacate and abandon the portion of the sewer line which has been re -located. Property description enclosed. WALLA WALLA DISTRICT ENGINEERS, TRACK XX -3455: A letter was redd from F. S. Tandy referring to Government track XX -3455. A portion of premises leased from the Northern Pacific Railway by the Pasco Light and Water Company by virtue of condemnation proceeding, Civil No. 924; the United States of America is now vested with the fee title to said track of 4.60 acres. Now, the United•States of America hereby intends to terminate said lease Tract XX -3455, thirty (30) days from receipt of this notice. They also demand II removal of all material and personal property owned by the City, but, removal shall not apply to Water mains used in connection with the City domestic water pumping plant; may remain, by virtue of terms and conditions contained in navig- ation Permit for works in navigable waters issued to the City on November 21, 1923 as notified February 14, 1951. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn to City Engineer and City Attorney for ueport. Motion carried. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMIA NY PERMIT',77461, SEWER PIPE LINE: A letter was read from J. T. Moore with duplicate of agreement terminating Permit No. 74698 by Permit No. 77461, covering sewer pipe line crossing west of Ains- worth Avenue. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett accepting agreement. Motion carried. 199 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS iuNEi5, 1 MIMEOGRAPH BIDS:. �. A.letter was read from the City Clerk requesting to call for beds on an Electric , Mimeograph Machine to be purchased by Water, Clerk and Police Departments. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to call for bids on Tuesday, July 6, 1954 at eight o'clock P. M. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: RURAL FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3: Four members of the District were present. Mr. Perry McKeehan stated the need of a fire district just west of the City limits. The district would purchase truck and maintenance service and requests the City to man truck and furnish building. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn this to the Fire i' & Light Committee for study and report. Motion carried. d CITY PROPERTY ON COLUMBIA, LOTS 11 & 12, BLOCK 22, NORTHERN PACIFIC ADDITION: Gil Burgund, operator of a Bowling Alley at 313 W. Columbia is requesting use of this lot for his customers during the evenings for which he will black top same up to a cost of $1,500.00 and install lights; would like lease to run con- currently with his building lease which has six (6 more � y g ) re years . MURPHY MOTORS: A letter was read from Murphy Motors, Inc., stating they are anxious to secure use of this property by lease for a period of five (5) years at a -monthly rental of $50.00 from Junel°1, 1954, or further discussion for mutual agreement. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to turn to property and Docks Committee. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: PURCHASES: SPRAY PROGRAM: Kerosene $42.60 WATER DEPARTMENT: Valve boxes, pipe, meter, lime, etc $2,153.57 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT: Linoleum & paste $75.00 h Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs to authorize purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Evinrude Service Sales & repairs 1018 W. Washington Henderson Adv. Agency Dean M. Henderson 310 W. Clark Blanche's Pet & Curio Blanche E. Lester 815 so. 10th Fred M. -Wolf Solicitor Kennewick - Charles McCallister Vending machines Kennewick Motion made by Combs, seconded by -Bonnett approving applications for issuance. Motion carried. BUILDING, VOLUNTEER PARK (LUTHER QUIGLEY): The Park Board Chairman notified the City Clerk by note that the building was completed. Motion made by Craig, seconded by VanHoy that the building be accepted as recommended by the park Board. Motion carried. n STREET COMMITTEE:. REPORT ON PETITION ON VACATING STREETS IN STADIUM PARK ADDITION FOR SCHOOL: Street Committee recommends granting the request. RESOLUTION NO. 346: A resolution fixingtime and lace for p public hearing on petition to vacate that portion of Margaret Street that lies between the westerly line of Mead Avenue and the Easterly line of Illinois Avenue and also that portion of Henry Street that lies between the westerly line of Mead Avenue and the easterly line of Illinois Avenue, all located in stadium Park Addition to Pasco, Franklin County, Washing- ton and that utility easement heretofore designated as existing in an easterly and westerly direction in Blocks 11 and 12 of Stadium kark Addition with the exception of ten (10) feet utility easement with the center line of said ease- ment 15 feet north of the south line of Henry Street as projected at the hour of 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, July 20, 1954. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery that Resolution No. 346 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, ca seconded by Combs to adopt Resolution No. 346. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 2201 PASCO, WASHINGTON APPOINTMENTS: j i Mayor Custer appgints Edwin L. Dunnovan to succeed himself on the 'ark Board, term expiring May 17, 1957. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to accept the Mayor's appointment. Motion carried. fiTPr7T rnMMTTTPr PPPnPTR Contractor Ivor Hale requests cutting streets through Foster Addition to North Lucas Addition. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to instruct the Street Department to grade Pearl Street through to North Lucas Addition. Motion carried. BY-PASS STGNR! Street Committee recommends the purchase of three by-pass signs. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Connell that three signs be purchased-reflectorized type. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). DUKE'S ELECTRIC: They wish to install underground conduit across Pacific to ,Seaberg Buick. No action taken. IRS. B. H. WINKLER: Letter with reference to oiling Pearl Street. Street Improvement L. I. D. could include this area. Building Inspector to check on removal of privy which is on city property. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by wombs that the City Engineer answer letter. Motion carried. Mayor Custer to write Health Department notifying them what their duties are. Motion carried. AGREEMENT', SIDEWALK FOR NELSON-SEABERG:. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery authorizing `v'ayor to sigh agreement. Motion carried. Jogn Horrigan's sidewalk at West Lewis & 7th•is now OK. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 793: PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO, APPROPRIATING MONEY TO MEET THE SAME,. AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE NE-CESS- ARY FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PASCO Notice of Public Heating was read. No -objections registered by letter or in person. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by.Milne to give Ordinance No. 793 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 793 was read. Motion made by Avery, sec- onded by Bonnett.that Ordinance No. 793 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion mdde by Avery, seconded by Milne to adopt Ordinance No. 793• Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 794:. PUBLIC HEARINI: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND BEING AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM THE PARK DEPAr ARTMENT FUND FOR THE CITY OF PASCO TO PAY FOR IM- PROVEMENTS TO TTJE PASCO YACHT BASIN FOR THE BAL- ANCE OF THE YEAR 1954• Notice of hearing was read. No objections registered by letter or in person. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to give Ordinance No. 794 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 794 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 794 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to adopt Ordinance No. 794. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Ili ORDINANCE NO. 795: PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND BEING AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE WATER DEP- ARTMENT FUND AND THE AIRPORT DEPARTMENT FUND TO PAY THE SALARY OF THE CITY TREASURER OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR THE BALANCE OF THE YEAR 1954. Notice of Public Hearing Was read. No objections registered by letter or in person. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 795 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 795 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that, Ordinance No. 795 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell to adopt Ordinance No. 795. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 789: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND REGULATING THE BUS- INESS OF PLUMING; PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND STAND- ARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUILD - r S PASCO, WASHINGTON 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 VIOLATION THEREGF ;AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITY Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Conne•11 to give Ordinance No. 789 the,third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 789 was read. Motion made by Avery, sec- onded by Milne that Ordinance No. 789 has been given the third re=ading. Motion j carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded b Milne to adopt Ordinance No. 789. I' Motion carried by roll call vote of seven M. ORDINANCE NO. 792: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION SIXTEEN (16) OF I; ORDINANCE NO. 625, RELATING TO WATER HOOK-UP CHARGES AND WATER RATES OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to give Ordinance No. 792 the third read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 792 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 792 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to adopt Ordinance No. 792. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)• ORDINANCE NO. 796: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 435, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIF- ICATION OF LOTS 7149 TO 1583 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK4, TERRACE HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORD- ED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 63, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN_COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 796 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 796 was read. ORDINANCE NO. 797: a, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 435, AND BEIN"j AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLA.SSIFIC- ATION OF LOTS 6 TO 16 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 1, HELM'S ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF REC- ORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 24, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,_WASHINGTON, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. ?97 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 797 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. ?97 has been given the first reading. Lotion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 798: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 435 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE .SOUTH 450 FEET OF EVEN WIDTH OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST.QUARTER (SW4NW4), SECTION TWENTY (20), TOWNSHIP NINE (9) NORTH, RANGE THIRTY (30) EAST, W.M., LYING WEST OF THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY, AS ESTABLISHED OF RECORD Bl' DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 119571, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND LYING EAST OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 11, AS LOCATED OVER AND -ACROSS SAID SUBDIVISION, FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO MANUFACTURING M-1 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 79$ the first ,reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No 798 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 798 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 7:99:: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF BROADWAY STREET RUNNING THROUGH BLOCK 146, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO PASCO Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 799 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 799 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 799 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 15, 1 ORDINANCE NO. 800: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF RIVER STREET LYING EAST OF THE SOUTH NINTH STREET INTERSECTION .OF THE EASTERLY TERMINUS OF RIVER STREET Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 800 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 800 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 800 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. CITY HALL CONTRACT: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig authorizing the "iayor to sign contract with H. Brandt Gessel, Architect. Motion.carried. MONTHLY REPORTS: City Clerk furnished each member a copy of the monthly budget of all departments. ADJOURNMENT?: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Avery to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, July 6, 1954 at 8:00 P. M. Motion carried. ATTEST: G arr, V. r, ` ayor PASSED AND APPROVED THIS _ �J