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Home My WebLink About09-21-1954 Minutesa 2234 PASCO, WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALLL 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 was also pre- sent. re- sent. !' it READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held on September 7, 1954 were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS: it REFUND, R. S. CURTSINGER: Mrs. Curtzinger requests refund on Business License application in the amount of $5.00 account license not issued; Curtsinger moved to Richland. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs authorizin City Treasurer to issue refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven �7). WELCH'S SERVICE GARAGE, 1415 E. ALVINA: A letter was read from James J. Molthan, Attorney for James E. Welch, claiming discrimination account other violators -are being tolerated by the Council, showing bad faith in moving and enforcing its ordinance only against Mr. Welch's business. City advised that unless this matter of the enforcement to Mr. Welch is reconsid- ered the case will be appealed to equity court; and further requests that the City of its own motion move the court to extend time allowed Mr. Welch in moving his business or that the City take -immediate steps to enjoin violators of Ordinance No. 435• Motion made by Avery, seconddd by Connell to turn this to the City Attorney for opinion of procedure against other violators of Ordinance No. 435• Motion carried. LIGHT REQUESTED AT 213 No. 2nd STREET: Minnie Buchanan requests that a Street Light be installed at the alley on North 2nd adjacent -to the above mentioned location: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn to Light Committee for study. Motion carried. PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION: I' A letter was read from E. Stanley Foster stating Housing Project Wash -45201 has been relinquished to the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco on June 30, 1954 and Project Wash -45152 Is'to be relinquished to the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco on September 30, 1954. Notice is hereby given, in accordance with :Section 4, that said contract will terminate as of September 30, 1954• It is requested that a final meter reading betaken on September 30, 1954 and final bill rendered for the account of the Government. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to turn to the Water Superintendent. Motion carried. INDUSTRIAL WASTES CONVENTION: Arthur J. Reisdorph requests permission to attend the Northwest Sewage and Industrial Wastes Convention on October 21, 22 and 23 at Eugene, Oregon, at an approximate cost of $49.50. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn this to the Water Committee for recommendation. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTORS LETTERS: A letter was read from J. L. Chatterley on a proposed change in Ordinance No. 789, Article 9, Section 81 adding "or wrought iron galvanized pipe where above ground 6" or more". Tnis change would -make the Ordinance comply with standard practice of plumbing that appears to be quire universal. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that the City Attorney be requested to draw an Ordinance making the correction. Motion carried. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: A letter was read informing the Council on notices given property owners to comply i! also list of owners fsdling to comply. He suggests that a date be set for comp- letion. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn to Street Committee for study and report. Motion carried. MURPHY MOTORS PROPERTY RENTAL AGREEMENT: An agreement was read as submitted by Lester P. Murphy. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to -accept the agreement and 1200.00 check for rent covering August and September, 1954- Motion carried. 0 2235 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGUTA R MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 21 1954 'I PARK AND RECREATION ATTENDANCE: i Report submitted by the Park Department was read. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS.SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: CASCADE BROADCASTING COMPANY, YAKIMA: Mr. Tom Bostic spoke to the Council relative to serving this area with "live television", operating a station from near -by Badger Mountain on UHF Channel 19; they have applied to the Federal Communications Commission for authority to operate. At this time Mr. Bostic requests that the Council urge the Commission to give favorable and prompt attention to this application. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Connell authorizing the Mayor to write to Federal Communication Commission requesting prompt attention to application on development of Channel 1,9 presented by the Cascade Broadcasting Company. Motion carried,. Write Hal Holmes and Warren G. Magnuson also. WEST LEWIS PARKING, "TOYLAND" A. B. CARTER: Mr. Carter requests that the City grade alley through between Lewis and Columbia and 8th and 9th streets. Signatures of adjoining property owners was suggested and Carter stated that they are in favor. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Craig that the request be.granted with approval of the City Engineer and,petition to be ,presented. Motion carried. REGULAR.ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: REPORTS FROM CO.MM.ITTEES: POLICE COMMITTEE, GAME COCKS CROWING: Bonnett states that R. R. Kelley is negotiating a sale and the game cocks willl.be removed from that location. PURCHASES: WATER DEPARTMENT requests permission to purchase the following: Pipe elbow, Meters, Repair tractor, Hydrants & misc. parts $1,661.31 Motion made by Connell., seconded by Avery authorizing purchase. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). INSECT SPRAY, SACAJAWEA STATE PARK: A letter was read from 'Dudley Beal to Asst Director C. V. Bucklin relative to this service on an annual basis. Beal offers to spray this area three times a year for .100.00. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Bonnett authorizing Beal to submit this offer by letter to Mr. Bucklin. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Applications were read as follows: Mousa Salem Solicitor Oakland, Calif John Van Slyke Solicitor Yakima, Wash Williair, Stillwell Solicitor Olympii, Wash Constance Pedlfeldt Solicitor Richland, Wash. Ree McReynolds Contractor Aennewick Fidelity Savings & Loan Ass'n Finance Office Vasco A A Office Equip Co Office equipment 104 No. 10th Sexton Motor Co Ltd Used car lot 1710 W. Lewis Western Materials Inc. Bldg mat'ls 317 So. 5th Mrs. E. F. Byers Rooming house 317 W. Bonneville Building Services Repair Yakima, Wash Donald J. Norman & Merton D. Stockand Gen Contractor 224 W. Columbia Weisfields Inc. Jewelry store 121 No. 4th Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne approving all applications. Motion carried. READING OF'ORDINANCES; RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 353: A Resolution to adopt the tentative Budget for the year 1955• Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to adopt Resolution No. 353• Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PASCO, WASHINGTON j ORDINANCE NO. 807: �I AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1955. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs'to give Ordinance No. 807 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 807 was read. Motion made by Avery, l; seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 807 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 8o6.- AN o6;AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 414 OF ORDINANCE NO. 788, APPROVED MAY 18, 1954: RELATING TO PUB- LIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 8o6 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 806 was read. Motion made by Avery, j seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 806 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Craig, seconded by Milne to refer Ordinance No. �I 806 to Water Committee for further study and report. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 808: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY, BLOCK 80 HELM'S ADDITION TO PASCO Motiori'made by Avery-, seconded by Combs to ive Ordinance No. 808 the first reading. Motion carried-. Ordinance No. 80 was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 808 has been given the first reading. Motion carried: 'Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 808 the second reading by title only: Motion carried. Ordinance No. 808 was read by title. Motion i4ade by Milne, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance j! No. 808 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. ORDINANCE N0. 809: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 435 AND BEING j AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to give Ordinance No. 809 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 809 was read. Motion made b Milne, i y seconded by� Avery that Ordinance No. 809 has been given the first reading. II Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 809 the second reading by title only- Motion carried. Ordinance No. 809 was read by title. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance 809 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. ARMY ENGINEERS: CITY CLAIM $120000.00: II i A discussion was entered into with the City Atto=rney relative to collecting this amount. Two Army Engineers were in the City and conferred with the City Engineer and the City Attorney. Patrick states he should have the Federal Code to proceed. Several suggestions were made. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Craig to turn to claims committee, Connell, Bonnett and Avery for consultation j with another Attorney and report. Motion carried. I' HEARING ON GAS FRANCHISE: A public hearing will be held jointly with Pasco. -Kennewick and Richland on September 23, 1954 at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall, Pasco. Announcement made by C. S. Milne. STEAM ENGINE: Mayor Custer states he may be able to acquire one of the small steam engines no longer in use by the Northern Pacific for display in the Volunteer Park. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Craig to accept the offer and that -same be placed in Volunteer Park. Motion carried. BUDGET REPORTS: City Clerk furnished each member with a budget report for the month of August. ADJOURNMENT: Motion -made by Bonnett, seoonded by Combs to adjourn meeting to 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, September 28, 1954- Motion carried. Attest: PASSED AND APPROVED C� HarryCuster,, Mayor IS 2 DAY OF , 1954• � �/" &z- - ) 411, Lo':::: �, Adah M. Perry, City Cl_Qjrk