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CALL TO ORDER:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
Meeting called to order at 8:10 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, C. S. Milne and T. R. Van Hoy. City Attorney Richard G.
Patrick was also present.
READING OF THE MINUTES
Minutes of meeting held march 1, 1955 were read and approved.
COMMUNICATIONS:
CALL, FOR BIDS ON PIPE, FITTINGS & VALVES:
The followin� bids were received, opened and read as follows:
BIDDER UNIT A UNIT B UNIT C
Pac States Cast Iron Pipe Company
$ 462311.68
4,088.64
502 Portland Truct Building
Portland, Oregon
United States Pipe & Foundry Co
1,354.92
4,860.52
302 Colman Building
Seattle, Washington
E. N. Hallgren
47,268.76
4,695.36
1252 First Avenue So
Seattle, Washington
Consolidated Supply Company
522204.52
4,576-83
W. 1121 Gardner Avenue
Spokane, Washington
Lott Supply company
52,567.08
4 735.48
Fourth & Poplar
Walla Walla, Washington
Hughes & company
- - - - -
4,538.30
So. 119-123 Howard
Spokane, Washington
Waterworks Supplies Company - - - - - 4,732.34
5323 E. Union
Spokane, Washington
H. D. Fowler Company Inc. - - - - - 4,742.47
901 Lane Street
Seattle, Washington
Pacific Waterworks Supply Company - - - - - - - - -
2900 First Avenue So.
Seattle, Washington
Darling Valve & Mfg Company - - - - - - - - -
Foot of Walnut Street
Williamsport, Pa.
2,272.51
2,284.33
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2,246.53
2' 049.52 l
2,269.71
2,417.90
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2,090.80
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2,235.20
Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn bids to the City Engineer and
the Water Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, to hear from the public.
EROSION, CATHOLIC SCHOOL (LUCAS & HENRY):
Fred E. Huber, Jr., reported to the Council that a bad erosion condition exists
in their area caused by sand blowing from the school area account wester not being
applied or grass established. Pictures were presented showing sand drifts and
mounds.
ALBERT YENCOPAL:
Albert Yencopal representing the school stated that their well was about ready
to be used; P. U. D. to connect pumps in the next day or -two. Monday March 21st
was date mentioned as dead line to have over -head sprinkling system in operation.
UNION OIL PLAT NO. Y:
Mr. R. S. Bond, construction supervisor for Union Oil Company of California, spoke
to the Council relative to Union Oil Company Plat No. P and dedication of 101 on
Lucas Street not being dedicated by the Company. Discussion followed. They do
not intend to use this strip, only for ingress and egress. Motion made by TMilne! t.
seconded by Bdnnett')t'hat plat be rejected. Motion carried. Motion made by Milne,
that request for building permit be issued, no building to be constructed on 10'
of property on Lucas. Motion withdrawn. Letter to be written to Union Oil Company.
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CITY OWNED PROPERTY NORTH OF MOUND BETWEEN 13th &
LUCAS.
John Miller requests that no lease be entered into or contract let of any descript-
ion without public hearing. David Clancy wished to know if disposition or re-
striction will be considered at public hearing before bids are called. He was ad-
vised that a public hearing will be held before action of any kind will be taken
by the Council.
WATER SERVICE:
A property owner is interested in water service beyond Road 44, Riverview District.
This to be taken up again with reports.
GRAVEL PIT, AINSWORTH & SO. 4th:
L. W. Vail interested in purchasing this site for asphalt mix and equipment storage.
Wanted to know conditions and agreements required by the City and in effect with
Central Sand & Gravel Company. This would be subject to mortgage, bond and deed
held in escrow. Fill to be two fent below Panama spur track elevation to Ains-
worth Avenue. Vails willing to fill above water line. He has purchased eleven
lots from Harold Blanton. He was advised it would be necessary to rezone. Motion
made by Bonnett that City .Engineer investigate and make report. Motion died for
want of a second.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT:
COMMUNICATIONS:
UNDERPASS CORRECTIONS:
A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce recommending three corrections or
improvements for the underpass. 1) Flood lights. 2) Reflecting paint, reflectors
or scotch -lite stripping. 3) Larger wattage bulbs in pedestrian walk. Motion
made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery t -o turn to Street Committee for investigation
and report. Motion carried.
PETITION TO VACATE:
Two (2) alleys and 12th Street, Blocks 7 and 8, Pettit's 2nd .Addition presented
by Wendell P. Brown not read at this time.
SENATE BILL NO. 104:
A letter was read from Al Henry reporting on this bill.
CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTORS LETTER NO. 104
A letter was read from A. D..Widdows with attached letter No. 104 relative to
liability for personal injury or death to persons and damage to,property in
authorized civil defense drills and civil defense emergencies.
ALBERT U. SAND, 1023 Nixon:
Mr. Sand damaged a sign at 5th & Yakima to the extent of $5.00 which has not been
paid. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Craig authorizing the Mayor toosign the
release when $5.00 damage claim has been paid. Motion carried.
1955 CENSUS:
City Clerk requests opinion of the Council on the taking of the Census again this
year. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that the Census not be taken this
year. Motion carried.
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REPORTS:
WATER COMMITTEE:
Water service extension to L. C. Haystad property and recommend to extend a 12"
line from Court to Sylvester down Road 36. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Con-
nell to accept the recommendation. Motion carried.
ROAD 0:
Motion msde by Connell7that a 12" line be emtended down Sylvester to Road 40 -
Motion died for want of a second.
Mr. Luhman spoke to the Council on County Planning and their thinking on several
pieces of property.
ORDINANCE NO. 823:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3 of ORDINANCE NO.
628 AND CODE CHAPTER 9-5.16, APPROVED APRIL 27,
1948, RELATING TO THE PLANTING, TRIMMING AND RE-
MOVAL' OF TREES ON THE PARKING= STRIPS OF THE CITY
OF PASCO
Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig to give Ordinance No. 823 the first reading. '�'/�a
Ordinance No. 823 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that Ordinance `
No. 823 has been given the first reading. Motion carried.
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MARCH 15. 19
UNION OIL COMPANY PLAT NO. 1:
The subject of 10' of property on Lucas Street was opened up again. Motion made
by Milne, seconded by Craig that Building Permit be granted for construction of
a Service Station with restrictions, that no improvements be placed on the west-
erly 101; subject to their executing a sidewalk waiver on Lucas Street. Motion
carried. (Black top only )
BLANKET FRANCHISE FROM COUNTY.,UTILITY INSTALLATIONS:
Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig that the Council ask the County for a
permanent blanket franchise to take care of water and sewer extensions in County
roads and easements. Motion carried.
SHELL OIL STATION, WEST COURT:
Motion made by Avery, seconded by Craig to extend water to Shell Station on West
Court from Arthur Street East 400', 1210 line to 4t.h. Motion carried.
SUPPLEMENT TO NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO'S LEASE NO. 74552:
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Approximatelyy 4.13 acres between Washington and the Rider, 12th and 13th, Gov-
ernment Lot 8, at a rental fee of X100.00 per year. Motion made by Avery, sec-
onded by Combs authorizing the Mayor to sign lease at $100.00 per year. Motion
carried.
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT NO. 68877, NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY:
The Northern Pacific Railway Company prefers that bothepermits be maintained in
effect, so it is proposed to add the new crossing to Permit No. 75873 and to add
the pipe line along the county road to Permit No. 68877. This is considered
necessary because we have the right to terminate.Permit No. 68877 and we might
later require relocation of the pipe line along the road in the event that the
road is relocated to make room for our yard. While it may never be necessary
to relocate the present pipe line along the road, you may not want it to be
located under and along a yard track or under a warehouse. Motion made by Avery,
seconded by Combs to accept supplement leases. Motion carried.
INLAND .EMPIRE SEWAGE WORKS SCHOOL:
The Fourth Biennial short school will*be-held April 4; 1955 at Pullman, Washington.
Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne that the Sewage Plant Superintendent Art-
hur Reisdorph be allowed to attend. Motion carried.
CITY ENGINEER REQUESTS MORE HELP:
Water Committee Chairman states that the -City Engineer needs another man to be
able to wohk and survey`,' crew. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett grant-
ing the request. Motion carried.
CHARLES STREET VACATED TO SCHOOL:
Motion made by Milne, seconded by -Craig that if and when this property is no
longer used for school purposes that Charles Street be deeded back to the City
of Pasco. Motion carried.
ADMISSION TAX WAIVER, POLICEMAN'S BALL.:
CHAIRMAN of the Police Committee requests that the admission tax be wAived.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery to so do. Motion carried.
ELECTION EXPENSE AND PURCHASES&
Election Expense voucher submitted as follows:
Election Officers $881.50
Labor -booths 30.00
_T91-1-7-0
WATER DEPARTMENT:
Meters, elbows,boxes, pearl oil, meter boxes
nipples, tees, plugs and reducers 1,647.57
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STREET DEPARTMENT:
Truck tire and 90 gals of paint 405.00
Motion made by Avery, seconded -by Connell authorizing payment: Motion carried
by roll call vote of seven (7).
CEMETERY MOWER T3IDS :
Motion made by Craig, seconded by Avery to call for bids on Cemetery Power Mower
on Tuesday, April 5, 1955• Sexton to furnish specifications. Motion carried.
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE -LIBRARY: -
Condition of Library funds discussed. Motion made by Bonnett, seccaonded by Avery
that an emergency ordinance be drawn. Amount to be established following audit.
Motion carried.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
The following business license apprications were read and approved. Motion so
made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne. Motion carried.
Edward
A. Thornton
Bookkeeping
923
Oneonta
Adobe
Cafe
Robert L: Paine
209
W. Lewis
L. H.
Maddux
Solicitor
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Campbell's
Cabins
Virtor
L. Pangle
Apartments
604
Yakima
Credit
Counsellors
Debt pool
4242.W.
Lewis
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to reject the following applications.
Motion carried. ,
The Patio Shop Cement contractor 1503 Mound
Jim's ,auto Trim Shop Upholstery shop 1515 W. Lewis
ARTHUR STREET ARTERIAL:
Police Committee recommends stop signs be placed at all intersections on Arthur
from Yakima North. Motion carried.
NORTHWEST DISTRICT RECREATION CONFERENCE„ BOISE, IDAHO:
The Park Board recommends that the Park Superintendent be allowed to attend the
conference. Motion made by Craig, seconded by VanHo,y that the request be denied.
Motion carried.
GENERAL ELECTION 14ARCH 8, 1955:
Absentee ballots presented. Motion made by Craig, seconded by Avery authorizing
the City Clerk to count ballots and enter records of the general election in these
minutes. Motion carried.
PRECINCT 1 through 19:
TREASURER (4 yr. term).
VOLE VOLES
ABSENTEE
TOTAL
Mary L. Ellison
882,
21
903
Mildred C. Montgomery
688
26
714
COUNCILMAN (4 .yr term):
Raymond Hicks
1231
30
1262
Cecil Ray Combs
948
28
976
Dr. C. Scott Milne
841
26
867
Edmund P. Erwen
660
11
671
Casey Sheppard
435
11
E4,6
Frank G. Girton
469
9
478
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE (2 yr. term).-
erm).J.
J.A. Avery
1150
28
1178
Lee J. Craig
395
17
412
Total votes cast in all Precincts 1603, plus
48 absentees,
making
a grand total of 1651 for all
votes cast.
OFF STREET PARKING ORDINANCE:
Request was made for an off street parking ordinance to be presented at next
regular meeting. Motion made by,Milne, seconded by Connell that City Attorney
draw ordinance. Motion carried.
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT:
Report for February 1955 was ordered files.
APPOINTMENT -FIRE CAPTAIN:
Mayor Harry V. Custer appointed Francis Z. Rickenbach to the position of Captain
in the Fire Department as per Civil Service Commissions availability list. Motion
made by Combs, seconded by Milne approving the appointment. Motion carried.
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FIRE ENGINE (AIRPORT):
Purchasing a used fire truck for the Airport was discussed. Motion made by
Connell, seconded by Bonnett'to'call for bids on one used fire truck on Tues-
day, April 5, 1955 at 8;00 P. M. Specifications to be furnished by Airport
Manager, Fire Chief and City Attorney. Motion carried.
ENGINEERING DEPOT SURPLUS EQUIPMENT:
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne instructing the Mayor to notify, by
letter, the Engineering Depot that the City is interested in purchasing a fire
engine when declared surplus. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION & COUNCIL JOINT MEETING:
A joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council on (Land Use) re-
zoning ordinance was discussed. Motion'made by Avery, seconded by Craig to
appoint Bonnett as Chairman of the Council Committee to work with the Planning
Commission and let'him appoint his co-workers. Motion carried. VanHoy and
Connell were named. Entire council invited to -attend. Meeting set for Tuesday
at 8:00 P. M., March 22;'1955. City Clerk to notify all members of the Planning
Commission and City Council.
BOAT CLUB:
Connell reports on improvements to Bert'and'Road at the Yacht Basin by the Yacht
Club in the amount of approximately $600.00.
CITY HALL HEAT:iNG SYSTEM:
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City all has been without heat for over two weeks''account furnace conditions
being beyond repair. -Temporary wiring had to be installed for heading in order
to keep the offices open.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to adjourn to next regular meeting on
Tuesday, April 5, 1955 at 8:00 P. M. Motion carried.
Harry V Custer, ayor
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF _ 1955•
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Adah M.- Perry, City Cle r