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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-1955 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 18, 1955 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 J. A. Avery, L. E. Bonnett C. R. Combs S. A. Connell, Lee J'; Craig, 6. S. Milne and T. R. VanHoy. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was also present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of mee ting held December 30,. 1954 and meeting held January 4, 1955 were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS! PARKING METER, LIQUOR STORE: A letter was read from the -Liquor Store Manager Harold Wade requesting 12 minute meters in front of the'liquor store at --407-W. Clark from 12 noon to 8:00 P. M. Motion made by -Bonnett;. -seconded by Craig to turn this to the Police Committee for report. Motion carried. PACIFIC TELEPHONE & MELEGRAP H_COMPANY* POLES ON RADAR HILL: A letter was -read from -Airport 14Lhiiger 0; V.'Cotton relative to this installation. He states that the -Telephone Company will Piave -'to make a construction request directly to the Civil -Aeronautic -Administration, Airport Engineering Division, Boeing Field; Seattle; also suggested other methods conforming with the Franklin County zoning map. REFUND, DELBERT SNYDER $112.50: A letter was -read from -Water Superintendent George R. Fisher requesting the approv- al of a refund in' the amount of. 0112.50 --to Delbert Snyder for water front footage on Lots3, Block -1, Anne-'s-Addition;-Eranklin County, when Russell R. Ridenour pays this assessment: -Motilin made by Avery, seconded by Craig granting authority to the City Treasurer -to hake a refund in the amount of $112.50. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).. STOP SIGNS, WEST SHOSHONE & ADAMS: A letter to L. E. Bonnett from J: -*M: Campbell was read requesting consideration by the Council'as'to hazardous conditions at the intersection of West Shoshone and Adams; five " car -wrecks- have -occizred there s ince a September, 1954- Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs -to turn this to the Police- Committee for in- vestigation and report. Motion carried. CEMETERY POWER MOWER: A letter was read -from Roy Shaw, Sexton; requesting -the Council to call for bids on one power mower and sulkey: Motion_made'by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn this to the Cemetery Committee for investigation and report. Motion carried.. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. EARL LUDWIG PROPERTY, E. LEWIS & FRANKLIN: Mr. Ludwig requests -a permanent easement for ingress and egress also location for a flood light pole on a wedge shaped parcel of,property adjoining his property Lot 9, Block 5, Pasco Land-Co's-First Addition, which he says has been dedicated to the City for street purposes C: F. Grigg with Mr. Ludwig states that the Union Oil Company desires to construct a service station here and wish to black top this part of the street. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig to turn this to the Stbeet Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. P. U. D. -STREET LIGHTING PROPOSAL: ELMER TITUS: A list of proposedStreet'Light-locations, unit costs, etc., was read and sub- mitted to the Council. -Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to turn to light and street committee for study and report on recommendation. Motion carried. G. E. MANSON, TRAILER COURT: Mr. Manson states he is willing to -'dedicate 30' on the north boundry of his prop- erty to Agate --Street but -hot willing -to dedicate property for street purposes on the south. Mb. MAkson'desires to replace a fence; also wishes to construct a duplex on the -south corner'of-4th Street.- Mr. Manson advised to contact the building inspector relative to fence replacement. City Attorney to check legal aspect of the situation. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 18, 1955 GRADE CROSSING AT COURT STREET: Mr. Casey Sheppard made inquiry -as to possibility of a grade crossing at Court Street on the Section line to the east. No information available at this time. I A REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Bonnett,'seconded by Milne that the following applications be issued. Motion carried. James Gore Robert H. Tuggle W. M. Lyons D. W. Loney Workman, Farnworth & Stewart Wm. G. Artman Richard Taylor Lester Calvin Pinecrest Homes Bakins Moving & 'Storage Alfred Meyers Curtis E. Belson C. B. LeGrant Walt Bates Gas station' Janitor sere' Service station Oil plant Fertilizer sale Vending -machines Card tables Card tables Bldg contractor Warehouse' Contractor Package delivery - Solicitor Solicitor 1520'N. Lewis James Street 109 So: 10th 619 River Burbank 1927 W. Irving 224 W.'Lewis 106 So. 4th 824 W. Lewis 118 W. Columbia Portland Kennewick 819 36. -Bridge Kennewick RARBAGE DUMP: Chairman Milne reports that -the present dump is in fine condition; lots of debris scattered between North Oregon and the dump. He recommends that steps be taken to procure another site as the present one will not be ample for any length of time. Motion made by Bonnett, ­seconded by -Craig that street committee continue their study on a new dump site. Motion carried. GRACE STREET VACATION: More time granted. PURCHASES: WATER DEPARTMENT requests tp purchase supplies, valves and fittings, etc, in the amount of $5,099.81 CITY CLERK: Requests permission to purchase ballots -and warrants in the amount of $253.86 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT requests permission -to purchase fence in the amount of $93-73 PARK DEPARTMENT requests permission to purchase janitor supplies in the amount of $152.03 Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery approving purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Bids on 120 water meters discussed. Bids on 5,000' copper tubing discussed. Bids on Tapping machine discussed. COPPER TUBING: Motion made by Connell, -seconded by Combs -t6 call'for'bids on 10,000.1 copper tubing on Tuesday, February 15, 1955• Motion carried. TAPPING MACHINE: Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs -'to call for bids on tapping machine on Tuesday, February 15, 1955• Motion carried. METERS:. Motion made by -Connell, "seconded by Avery to call for bids on'Water' Meter's: City Engineer to furnish specifications, callable on Tuesday, February 15, 1955• Motion carried. FLAT BED TRUCK BIDS -WATER DEPARTMENT: Water Committee reports that the Murphy Motors submitted the lowest bid on the Chevrolet 12 ton truck (flat bed). Smith Truck'& Tractor bid did not include a truck bed therefore' was rejected. Motion made by Aver ,I seconded by Craig to accept bid of Murphy Motors on the Chevrolet truck at 1,829.82. Motion carried by roll call vote of saven (7). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 18, 1955 FIRE HYDRANTS: Bids submitted were discussed Arid in conclusion motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Avery to reject all bids. Motion carried. PARK COMMITTEE: On meeting with Park Board, no report. LIGHT COMMITTEE: Light at South 5th -& South''Stre66s. ' Motion "made by VanHoy, seconded by Craig to have installation made as requested. Motion carried. G. E.'ZANK, BILL FOR EXCAVATING & PLUMBING: A letter was read from Gordon -E. 'Zank with tw*o bills attached, one for Brown Excavation'Company and orie-for J. P. Head'Plumbing & Heating Company totaling $139.12 for damage to sewer at 926''Nixon Street caused by tree roots when same were removed by the City.- Motion made ­by Avery, seconded by Milne that this be turned to'the City Attorney: --'Motion amended by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to the effect that the City Attorney notify this party of proper procedure to f.11.,follow. Amendment accepted by Avery and Milne. Motion carried. AIRPORT LEASES: Eight (8) leases submitted for signatures as follows: Duke's Electric 'Service Superior Manufacturing & Equip Co Convoy Company Wash. State"Hiway Department Wesley Hackworth Lester J. -'Piro Skyways ' Cafe '&'Living quarters Parkinson Flying Servide Motion made by Craig,"seconded-by Avery authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign if approved by the Airport Committee and City Attorney. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: CIVIL DEFENSE: (A. DEAN WIDDOWS) Mr. Woddows offered to'take on the Directorsh1p of t1is program. Mayor Custer stated he would so appoint Mr. Widdows.' Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery approving the appointment. Motion carried. Mayor to notify by letter. TRANSFERS: Transpers as set up in the 1955 Budget were requested as follows: FROM TO AMOUNT Current Expense Park Department $ 13,500.00 Current Expense City Hall construction 39307.84 Curreht Expense Library Department 600.00 Water Department C. Exp (Engr Salary)x!}},800.00 Water Department C: Exp (Engr Dept) t#350.00 Water Department C: #xp (City Clerk) 400.00 Water Department C,: Exp (City Treas) 19200.00 Street Department C. Exp (Engr Dept) 5,000.00 'Street Department Social Security Fund 761.00 Cemetery Department Social Security Fund 140.00 Park Department Social Security Fund 557.00 Library Department Social ;Security Fund 216.00 Water Department Social Security Fund 2,166.40, Airport Department Social 'Security Fund 575.00 Airport Department Bldg, Alts, etc. . 309000.00 Airport Department C. Exp (City Treas) 300.00 Transferring $300.00 ­from th6'Airport Department to the Current Expense Fund for Treasurer's Salary, set up"in budget but not designated as a transfer. This amount is included in salary as -set-up in Cur -rent Expense Fund for Mreasurer s Department. _Motion made by Bonnett, -seconded by Avery that $300.00 be transferred from the Airport Department'to the Current Expense, Treasurer's Department by Resolution. Motion carried. ,, _ - .__ 1 2282 PASCO, WASHINGTON READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 817: REZONING INLAND ADDITION: N ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. AND A 435 BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIF- ICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO MANUFACTURING M-1: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 30, E.W.M., LYING WEST OF THE WEST- ERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY AND LYING EAST OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PRIMARY�STATE HIGHWAY NO. 11, SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE•OF SAID HIGHWAY BEING 50 FEET EAST, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE CENTER LINE SURVEY OF SAID HIGHWAY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN AND STATE OF WASHINGTON 1.1 r . Motion made by Avery, seconded by'Connell-to give Ordinance No. 817 the second reading, in full. Motion carried.* Ordinance No. 81T was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that Ordinance'No.'817:has-been given the second reading in full. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to give Ord- inance No. 817. the third- reading. -'Mot ion carried. Ordinance No. 817 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery -that Ordinance No: 817 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made*b,y Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Ordinance No. 817. Motion carried b,y roll call vote of six (6) . Combs has been excused from the meeting account sickness at home. ORDINANCE NO. 818: j AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY OF BLOCK 200 HELM'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO Motion made by Avery, seconded by"'Connell to give -Ordinance No. 818 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance -No. 818 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 818 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: AMUSEMENT LICENSE FOR PIN BALL MACHINES: VanHoy is of the opinion that pin ball machines should pay a license, probably 15.00 per month per machine. Craig objected -to operations of The Sky" Club.' -A discussion followed: City Clerk -to -write other cities for copies 'of ordinance.s licensing pin ball- machines. suggested to investigate. Motion made by Milne, swonded'b y-VanHoy that"a special committee be -.appointed to make study and report. Motion carried. Mayor Custer appointed VanHoy, Craig and Bonnett. MODERN HOMES, STREET SIGNS (SLOW-CHILDRED# PETITION -Relative to Petition submitted*November a2, 1954 and read on December 7, 197-, on signs in Foster's Addition. Turned to Police Department. CLAIM: GENEVIEVE & KARL F. SCHNEIDER: A claim filed.December 30, 1954 was read-whereby-Genevieve'Schneider claims $50,000'.00 damage against the City of Pasco account falling into an uncovered and unguarded manhole in the alley -behind the First National'Bank on the evening of December 12, 1954• An amended claim was filed"January 10, 1955 raising the amount of claim from 50,000.00'to $75,000°.00. Copy of each has been furnished to Wendell Brown Agency. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to turn claim to City Attorney. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT, VOLUNTEER:FIREMEN'S RELIEF & COMPENSATION FUND: T. R-. VanHoy was appointed by the Mayor as .a member of the Volunteer Firemen's Relief & Compensation Fund Board. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery approving the appointment. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING, LAND USE MAP: Land,Use Map and rezoning: Mayor advises meeting to be held on January 27, 1955• City Clerk to notify all members. I, , i-, 228- PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 189 1955 ii ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Avery, ' seconded by Connell to adjourn to next regular meeting on Tuesday, 8;00 P. M., February 1, 1955• Motion carried. arr Custer, Mayor AT TEST : . Po� City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1955• 01 Adah i Perr , City Cler