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Home My WebLink About02-01-1955 Minutes2294 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 1, 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 and T. R. VanHoy. Absent C. S. Milne. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held January 18, 1955 were read and approved. BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows: Motion made by Avery, sec- onded by Combs authorizing payment of all vouchers properly signed and approved. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 33300 to 33304 33305 to 33320 33321 146.00 33322 to 33329 33330 to 33343 33344 to 33359 33360 to 33366 33367 to 33387 33388 1,000.34 33389 181.01 33390 151.94 33391 55.25 33392 Pen 63.00 33393 2.00 33394 436.00 33395 66.05 33396 10.30 33397 17.37 33398 144.62 33399 6.44 33400 13.39 33401 136.73 33402 11.79 33403 2.15 33404 45.17 33405 1.12 33406 25.09 33407 2,952.97 33408 17.46 33409 656.60 33410 7.14 33411 2.32 33412 31.30 33413 18.63 33414 raper, tape, etc 33415 Salt 33416 Photo supplies, etc 33417 Primers 33418 Box rent 33419 Meals 33420 Service 33421 Service 33422 Postage, etc 33423 Water & sewer 33424 Total 739 742 to 741 743 744 745 746 747 748 749 CURRENT EXPENSE Various Departments Police Department Ted Harter Various Departments, Various Departments Police Department Regular Firemen Volunteer Firemen Seattle First Nat'l Bank Social ;:Security Fund Firemen's Pension Fund Bn-Fn Co's Med Sery Corp State Treasurer State Treasurer Assn of Wash Citite Art -Burnside & Co Ratelco, Inc. Tallman's Root �,adiotelephone Mercier Shell Service R & T Plmg & Heating Shaw & Borden Co Basin Typewriter Co Tri City Herald Husk Prtg & Office Supply Empire Electric Co Gus & Reed Auto Service Wendell Brown Agenfy Grant H. Stringham Pasco Insurance Agency U. S. Laundry AA Office Equipment.Co Bert's Texaco Service Columbia Basin Paper & Supp Don & Gene Shell Service Shields Books & Stat Columbia Grain & Feed Economy Drug Co Ken Dyer s Sporting Goods Pasco Br -Seattle Hirst Nat'l Esther Sawyers P. U. D. #1 The Pac Tel & Tel Co City Treasurer Pasco Water Department Payroll -January 627.54 2•,Payro11-January 2,441.40 $.Mary -January 146.00 Salary -January 73.50 Payroll -January 2,543.96 Payroll -January 2,459.70 rayroll-January 1,957.91 Payroll-Janary 110.74 Withholding 1,000.34 Soc Sec Deds 181.01 Pension deductions 151.94 Insurance 55.25 Vol Firemen's Rel & Pen 63.00 Boiler inspection 2.00 Service fee 436.00 Siren & light 66.05 Adapter kit 10.30 Camera repair, etc 17.37 Radio mtnce 144.62 Lube, oil, etc 6.44 Nozzle & labor 13.39 Elec supplies, etc 136.73 Adder paper, etc 11.79 Legal advertising 2.15 Cash drawer, etc 45.17 Lamp & fuses 1.12 Muffler, clamp, etc 25.09 Insurance 2,952.97 Insurance 17.46 Insurance 656.60 Service 7.14 Paper 2.32 Tires, lube, etc 31.30 Paper, etc 18.63 Oil, tire repair, e tc 96.95 raper, tape, etc 30.60 Salt 2.96 Photo supplies, etc 44.12 Primers 36.87 Box rent 6.00 Meals 350.25 Service 3,307.53 Service 62.94 Postage, etc 19.20 Water & sewer 189.00 Total $ 20P562.47 CEMETERY DEPA RTMENT Cemetery Department Seattle First " at'1 Social Security Fund Madis6n Lumber & Mill Columbia Grain & Feed The Pac Tel & Tel Cp P. U. D. #1 Pasco Water Department City Treasurer Payroll -January Withholding Soc.Sec Deds Lumber & nails Pipe Service Service Water License Total $ 484.00 35.40 10.60 23.12 95.48 9.90 47.34 12.80 1.60 $ 720.27 PASCO, WASHINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT 11495 to 11534 Water Department Payroll -January 5,4b5.65 11531 Seattle First Nat'l Withholding 766.00 11532 Social Security Fund Soc ;Sec Deds 153.31 11533 to 11537 Water Department Payroll -January 1,341.97 11538 State Treasurer Boiler inspection 2.00 11539 E. N*Hallgren Co Plugs, tees, etc 739.15 11540 Hughes & Company Rental, tubing, etc 608.35 11.541 Hellige, Inc. Tubes 12.66 11542 Elliott Add Machine Co Stencils & ink 15.04 11,543 Bert Morros Shop Replace wi-ndows 12.28 11-544 Transp Clearings Freight 22.63 11545 :Scientific Supplies Co Soap solution 6.70 11546 Western Materials Inc. Kemilime 78.28 11547 Schorn Paint Co taint, b rushes, etc 132.69 11548 Pasco Hardware Co Bolts, washers, etc 10.16 11549 Empire Electric Co Lamps, conduit, eyc 18.52 11550 Tri City Lumber Yard Plywood 11.37 11551 Shields Books & Stat Dater, paper, etc 23.30 11552 Inland Hardware Co Bolts, hose & pipe 96.62 11553 Murphy Motors Inc. Pickups 2,821.36 11554 Pasco Electric Company Install circuit 97.29 11555 Reese Concrete Pipe Co Tile 2.58 11556 Wellman's Floor Coverings Wax 3.86 11557 Twin City Const Co Earth moving 169.25 11558 Crystal Linen Supply Service 3.79 11,559 Husk Prtg & Of Ace Supply Vouchers 28.12 11560 Ham's Electric Co Lamps 6.73 11.561 Economy Tire & Auto Battery 20.22 11562 Pasco Insurance „agency Insurance 218.87 11563 Grant H. Stringham Insurance 5.81 11564 Wendell Brown Agency Insurance 1,224.09 11565 The Pac Tel & Tel Co Service 47.03 11566 P. Y. D. #1 Service 1,696.54 11,567 City Treasurer Postage & licenses 30.65 - Total $ 15032.90 STREET DEPARTMENT 4253 to 4269 Street Department 4270 Seattle First Nat'l 4271 Social Security Fund 42,72 C. F. Griggs & Assoc 4273 Smith Truck & Tractor 4274 City Treasurer AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 2515 to 2529 Airport Department 2530 Seattle First 'yat' 1 2531 Social Security Fund 2532, Ind Air Products Co 2533 I. Hjugan 2534 R & T Plmg & Heating 2535 Tri City Lumber Yard 2536 Pasco Motor Supply Inc. 2537 Shields Books & Stationery 2538 Economy Tire & Auto 2539 Inland Hardware Co 2540 Wendell Brown Agency 2541 Schorn Paint Co 2542 Empire Electric Co 2543 True..s Oil Co 2544 Stand Oil Co of Calif - 2545 Dave 'Zier Cabinet Shop 2546 1. W. Vail Co 2547 The Pac Tel & Tel Co 2548 P. U. D. #1 2549 Pasco Water Department 2550 City Treasurer tayroll-January Withholding Soc Sec Deds Prints Radiator hose, etc Licenses Total Payroll -January Withholding Soc Sec Deds Refill Blocks Ballcock Lumber, screws, Coil., bowl, etc File box, etc Tire Roofing Insurance Varnish Lamps Fuel oil Pearl oil Door, molding., Asphalt & mop Service Se,rvice etc etc Water & sewer Postage & license Total 2,518.12 347.30 58.48 3.40 16.02 11.20 2,951T7.2 1,223.66 178;00 46.34 10.82 9.06 4.07 89.68 36.16 3.89 4.86 70-56 298.52 4.81 14.83 127.09 16.97 12.57 43.26 14.06 901.21 269..40 10.80 3,390-6-2 V, 2236 PASCO, WASHINGTON _ REGIT LAR-AM-ING 5 ,. - 2331 2335' 2336 2337 2338 2339 2340 2341 2342 2343 2344 2345 2346 233144.8 2349 2350 LIBRARY DEPART14ENT to 23314 LAbrary Department Sea tle First Nat'l Social Security Fund Am Library Association Pac Northwest Biblio Center The Moore -Cottrell Sub Agency The College Bindery The H. R. Huntting Co Doubleday & Co Carl J. Leibel The J. K. Gill Co R & T Plmg & Heating Husk Prtg & Office Supply Columbia Basin !'aper & Supp Tri City Herald Pasco Water Department City Treasurer 2023 to 2041 Park Department Payroll -January Withholding Soc "Sec Deds Dues Membership d ues Magazine subscriptions Rebo3nd books New books Subscription New books New books Air cooler Envelopes, etc Mop head & wax Subscription Water & sewer Postage Total PARK DEPARTMENT 2402 Social �ecur1 Fund 2403 Seattle First 4at'1 2404 State Treasurer - 2405 Husk Prtg & Office Supply 2406 Gerry's Tacks, webbing, 2407 R & T Plm & Heating Hardware 24o8' Columbia 2049 Columbia Grain & Feed 20-50. Schorn Paint Co 2051 Perry's Furniture 2052 Col Basin Paper.& Supply 2053 Tri City Lumber Yard 2054 The Pac Tel & Tel 2055 P. U. D. #1 2056 Pasco 'Water Department 2057 City Treasurer 61 0 COMMUNICATIONS: Payroll -January Soc Sec Deds Withholding Boiler inspection Frames, letterheads etc Trap, nozzle, etc Stove bolts Scratch, salt, etc Thinner Cord Janitor supplies M61d, lumber, etc Service Service Water & Sewer Postage & License Total ORDINANCE NO.. 774 Weter, Roberts & Shefelman Phone calls Total BUILDING & ALTERATIONS Lewis Hopkins Co Estimate No. 4 Total $ 668.20 91.30 15.50 10.00 30.00 16o.25 22.25 63.83 22.00 355.66 435.95 280.16 33.02 18.31 18.00 3.50 n 5.00 2,232.93 $ 1,639.37 143.90 36.38 2.00 18.13 40.43 6.94 3.13 10.15 1.83 6.18 51.84 22.06 .8o 94.28 8.35 18.20 $ 2,103.97 $ 17.20 $ 17.20 �166.5�7.6�1 16.9657-64, Grant total for all departments $64,472.50 PIN BALL MACHINES & BINGO: A letter was read from Paul D. Sutley pertaining to licensing these machines and game of Bingo for revenue purposes. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to turn this to committee for consideration. Motion carried. WIDOW'S PENSION, MRS. LARRY MATTHIAS A letter was read from City Attorney Richard G. Patrick stating Mrs. Matthias will receive $125.00 per month for her life or until she remarries, plus funeral benefits in the amount of $200.00" in accordance to 1935 ,Ses-si'on Laws, R.(C.W. 41.16.230. Her attorney, John Hortigan agrees to this settlement. RATING BUREAU SURVEY: A letter was read from Wendell P. Brown to Carl Reichert, State Department, rel- ative to having a survey made of the City of Pasco and who to contact for this service. 2287 PASCO, WASHINGTON WERNETT ROAD OR JAMES STREET: A letter was read from H. L. Blanton stating thecounty contemplates improving Wernett Road which includes property owned by the City. He submitted a waiver of claim to be signed before construction could be started. Motion made by Bonnett; seconded by Avery to turn this to the City Engineer for investigation. Motion carried. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO'S WATER SERVICE METER:(HUMP YARD) A letter was read from R. W. Humphrey, Assistant Engineer, relative to water sera: vice crossing from Airport and meter to be located in an 8" line now under con- struction. Water Department to render invoice covering charges. i' NOR-KEM NORTHWEST CHEMICAL INC.: A letter was read from R. H. Reed requesting a two car spot on the dead end spur track at the Vasco Airport to avoid demurrage; would like a lease covering same for the year 1955• Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to refer this to the -Airport Committee for recommendation. Motion carried. ALTERNATE TRUCK BY-PASS A letter was read from S. C. Davis, Business Representative, Teamster's Union, Local 839, calling attention to inconvenience caused by stop sign at First and Columbia and suggest that First street be made a through street by placing signs on Columbia and feel that this would expediate traffic. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to turn this to Police Committee for study and recommend- ation. Motion carried. SHELL OIL SERVICE STATION, NORTH 4th & COURT: A letter was read from E. E. Nelson, District Engineer relative to nearest water and swwer service to this location and requested permission to install a septic tank since the sewer is so far. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to turn to Water Committee for recommendation at next regular meeting. Motion carried. BOILERS -AIRPORT -CALL FOR BIDS: A letter was read from 0. V. Cotton, Airport ""anager requesting call for bids to sell six (6) -Boilers located at the Airport. Motion made by Avery, Seconded by Connell to call for bids on boilers on Tuesday, March 1, 1955, minimum price to be $5,000.00 and advertise in the Daily Journal of Commerce. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 357: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION -TO VACATE THE EAST AND WEST ALSO THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 150, PASCO LAND COMPANYS FIRST ADDITION TO-PASCO Resolution was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to adopt Resolution No. 357 and hold a public hearing on Tuesday at 8:00 P. M., Manch 1, 19-55. Motion carried by -roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 358.- A 58=A RESOLUTION REGARDING STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED IN PETITIONING FOR VACATION OF STREETS OR ALLEYS. Resolution was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to adopt Resolution No. 358. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 818: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY OF BLOCK 20, HELM'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 818 the second reading, by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 818 was read by -title. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 818 has been given the sec- ond reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to give Ordinance No. 818 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 818 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 818 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to adopt Ordinance No. 818. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). S 22 PASCO, WASHINGTON ,I ORDINANCE NO. 819: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 595 AND,BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-2 Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn Ordinance No. 819 back to the Planning Commission, advising that the City Council is in disagreement account 25' access not sufficient. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO.. 820: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF,ORDINANCE NO. 690 RELATING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES I. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to give Ordinance No. 820 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 820 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 820 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: I BUSINESS LICENSES: ( 14 applications submitted) j Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig approving the following applications. Motion carried. Jim's Mobile Service Service Station 1520 W. Lewis Tri -City Janitor Service Robert H. Tuggle Route 2, James Street II Bill's Richfield W. M. Lyons 109 So. 10th Continental Oil Co Oil Plant 619 W. River P. J. J. Fertilizer Cd Fertilizer sales Burbank Wm. G. Artment Vending- machine s 1927W. Irving I! Richard Taylor Card tables 224 W. Lewis Lester Calvin Card tables 106 So. 4th Pinecrest Homes Inc. Bldg eohtractor 824 W. Lewis Bekins Moving & Storage Co Warehouse 118 W. Columbia Met -All Products Co Contractor Portland Tri City rackage Delivery. Curtis E. Belson Kennewick C. B. LeGrant ,Solicitor 819 So. Bridge Filtex Sales & Service Vacuum cleaner Kennewick PURCHASES: WATER BEPARTMENT requests permission to purchase various articles as follows: Water meters, nipples, ells, couplings, paint, thinner $857.42 Also permission to run 8" water main for two blocks in alley south of Lewis and between Lucas and Dakota Avenue. STREET DEPARTMENT requests permission to purchase the following: �i Storm sewer rings & lids; concrete pipe and new motor for truck $586.40 Motion made by Connell, -seconded by Craig approving purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). POLICE COMMITTEE: TWELVE MINUTE PARKING AT LIQUOR STORE: Chairman reports that the Committee is of the opinion that conditions will soon clear up following completion of the City Hall. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery denying request. Motion carried. !I I STOP SIGN, ADAMS & WEST SHOEiHONE: Chairman reports that this location is to close to other arterial to create another one. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to place stop signs at Adams and Shoshone on a 90 day trial basis. Motion carried. MANSON, RUTH STREET: Mr. Manson was present relative to securing a building permit to build at North 4th and Ruth. States that he.is willing to give 30' for street purposes on the northern boundry of his property. City Attorney advised that Ruth is a dedicat- ed Street. A discussion followed and in conclusion motion.was made by Avery, seconded by Connell to study the Manson case in regard to obtaining 30' on the north side.of Ruth Street. City Council appointed as Committee to investigate. Motion carried unanimous. Several 30' Streets exist in the new area north of Court Street. Motion m,,de Aver seconded b Connell to stud various 0' j �Y Y� Y y 3 streets by entire council, Councilman S. A. Connell chairman. Motion carried unanimous ' II it l jl 22-0.9 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR-MEETNG_ CO1iNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 1, 195-5- REGULATING 955REGULATING SUBDIVISIONS: Bonnett read from Bulletin No'. 167, Association of Washington Cities, information on sub -divisions and growing districts in regard to plating, etc. Motion made by Avery, seconded,by ;Connell that an Ordinance be drawn pertaining to sub -division plating. Bonnett appointed Chairman of Committee to formulate Ordinance. He is to appoint his co-workers. Motion carried. WATER METER BIDS: Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery to withdraw authorization on call for water meter bids. Motion carried. FIRE D EPARTIVIENT HOUSING: VanHoy reports for the Committee that the best location they were able to find is the P. U. D. Warehouse on Columbia at $100.00 per month. Empire Electric will move siren and controls for approximately $25.00. This warehouse has a basement for truck use. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to accept the committees recommendation and rent the P. U. D. Warehouse at $100.00 per month. Motion carried. Raising ;Siren Tower another 20' at a cost of $300.00 was alsorrecommended by the Fire Committee. Motion made by Conne 17,seconded by Avery that the Fire Committee investigate the cost of hew tower and siren, cost of moving present siren and repairs. Motion carried. WATER PIPE BIDS: City Engineer needs more pipe and requests authority to call for bids. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to call for bids on cast iron pipe in various sizes on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 1, 1955, specifications to be furnished by the City Engineer. Motion carried. CITY OWNED PROPERTY (CONDEMNATION): City Clerk reports that County Assessor advises that property condemned by the City on West Mound and Lucas , north to Hopkins, approximately two blocks was owned by the Coubty at the time of condemnation suit. JAY L. CHATTERLEY RESIGNS: BuildiInspector Jay L. Chatterley tendered his resignation effectibe January 31, 195n9. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to accept the resignation. Motion carried. i R. B. LOVELACE appointed Building Inspector. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy approving the Mayors appointment. Motion carried. POLICE JUDGE, 0. C. ADAMS: Mayor appointed Mr. Adams as Police Justice, protempore as of January 21, 1955 to February 4, 1955. Motion made by Connell, seconded by !Avery approving the appoint- ment. Motion carried. PARK COMM-ITTEE to arrange meeting with the Park Board. CEMETERYMOWER bids held up. LIGHT COMMITTEE, P. U. D. Chairman Craig reports light installations proposal as presented by Mr. Titus"would be to costly to -undertake this year and requests that this program be set up in the 1956 Budget. P STREET SIGNS, FOSTER'S ADDITION (SLOW -CHILDREN) Chief of Police suggests authority for City Engineer to purchase signs. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded'by VanHoy thatthe City Engineer purchase slow signs, also twelve (12) stop signs. Motion carried. CLAIMS. GORDON E. ZANK, 926 Nixon Street: Mr. Zank filed a claim with the City on January 24, 1955 in the amount of $139.02, damage to sewer by tree root. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to turn claim to City Attorney and copy to Wendell Brown Insurance Agency. Motion carried. VERNON C. GOUCHER, 30 No. Newport, Kennewick: Mr. Goucher filed a claim on February 1, 1955 in the amount of $1,500.00 for per- sonal injuries to his left leg, knee cap, bone and joint by stepping,on a water meter cover in the sidewalk in front of the Tick -Tock Drive-in on the 4th day of January, 1955• Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to turn this to the City Attorney with copy to Wendell Brown Insurance Agrency. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 1. 1 BUDGET COPY: The December 1954 budget copy was furnished each. member of all departmentb by the City Clerk PASCO CITY CODE: The Book Publishing Company advises by letter that the remaining 24 copies of the Code will be shipped on January 31, 1955• ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to adjourn to next regular meeting Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., February 15, 1955• Motion carried. arry V. aster, 14ayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS �DAY OF 1955.