HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-1955 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M.
ROLL CALL:
APRIL 19. 1
Honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer presiding.
By Clerk. Councilmen present were J. A. !Avery, L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, Lee J.
Craig, C. S. Milne and T. R. VanHoy. S. A. Connell arrived at 8:20 P. M. Richard
G. Patrick, City Attorney, was present.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
Minutes of meeting held April 5,, 1955 were read and approved. -
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (DUMP SITE)
A letter was read from P. R. Nalder. Project Manager, stating that the Bureau would
have no objections to the location of a garbage disposal dump site in the NW4NW,
Section 24, Twp 9N, Range 30, E.W.M., southern extremity of proposed Irrigation
Block 17.He does not advise withdrawing this from the irrigation district since
it is not cove4ed by a recordable contract. Committee to recommend exact location
desired.
LEWIS HOPKINS COMPANY, 221 So. 3rd:
Constructing a metal covered frame addition to existing warehouse at the above
address requested biy Mr. `4opkins. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that
request be granted. Motion carried.
EMPLOYEES SECURITY BY INSURANCE:
A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission suggesting that the need of
this type of security be investigated.
KWIK KAFE:
A letter was read from Mr. Wood making application to install an automatic hot
coffee and chocolate,machine in the Pasco City Hall. Motion made by Avery, sec-
onded by Connell to table request for the present time. Motion carried.
PROSSER PACKERS INC. (AIRPORT BOILER):
A letter was read from W. F. Margrath stating that they would take delivery the
latter part of May 1955•
WELDON POPCORN WAGON:
A letter was read from Mr. J. A. Weldon requesting permission to vend popcorn in
the same manner as the ice cream vending skooter. Motion made by Avery, seconded
by Milne to turn this to the Police Committee. Motion carried.
JAYNES TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE (CONTRACT):
A letter was read from Frank Carlile Manager, relative to service by contract
on one electric typewriter would be 625.00 per year. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Connell that maintenance agreement be entered into upon expiration
of guarantee. Motion carried.
TRANSFER:
City Treasurer Mildred Montgomery requests authority be given City Clerk to tran-
sfer $24,878.35 from Sewer Plant Construction Fund to Water System Betterments,
Ordinance No. 786. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery authorizing tran-
sfer. Motion carried.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
HOUSING A??THORITY:
A letter was read from R. S. Brown and C. S. Roff relative to their program with
reference to disposing of some of the homes as soon as practical. Mr. Brown
answered questions during the discussion. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Craig
that council go on record requesting that the Riverside Homes be liquidated as
soon as possible. This to be accomplished by moving top brackets first. Motion
carried.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT:
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES:
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
Recommended appointments as follows presented by the Council:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGI?LAR MEETING
Water & Sewer - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - Avery, Milne & VanHoy
Fire & Light - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - -- - - VanHoy, Connell & Combs
Streets .& Alleys - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - Milne, Avery & Hicks
Claims, Accounting, Office
Dicks Trailer Sales
Management & Special Finance - - - - -
- - - - - Connell, Bonnett & Hicks
Zoning, Planning, Building.
Hanson Bros Janitor Service
Inspector., Cit,y' Buildings &
30.
Property - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - Combs, Avery & Bonnett
Public Relations, Police &
Shoshone
Health - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - Hicks, VanHoy & Connell
Recreation, Library, Parks
W.
& Cemetery - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - Bonnett, Milne & Combs
Purchasing Agent - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - S. A. Connell
Mayor Pro Tem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - L. E. Bonnett
Airport - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Raymond. Hicks
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne approving the Committees as presented.
Motion carried.
WESTON REDI-MIX INC:
Renewing or extending bond discussed. Entire file turned to City Attorney for
opinion on present status. Business license application, to change name of oper-
ator for ready -mix concrete was presented by M. W. McLam was part of the dis-
cussion. Application held up for report or opinion from the City Attorney. Motion
made by Milne, seconded by Avery to turn to City Attvrney/an obion omm �eeied. (Combs
chairman of committee) .
BUSINES'S LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Seven (7) applications were read as follows, also two (2) applications for solic-
iting. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne authorizing issuance of nine
(9) applications. Motion carried.
E1 Sulinda Trailer Court
2103 N.
Arthur
Ralph's Tire Service
619
No.
3rd
Dicks Trailer Sales
909
No.
34d
Hanson Bros Janitor Service
?32
30.
4th
Red's Duraclean Service
519
Shoshone
Step -In -Cafe
2222
W.
Lewis
Lawrence E. Mabry
507
No.
4th
Darrel E. Barker Buller Studio
419
W.
Clark
Howard P. Waller Stainless steel
cookware
Richland
PURCHASES:
Motion made by Connell, seconded -by Avery authorizing the following purchases,
as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
WATER DEPARTMENT:
Meters, yokes, adapters, drills, oil, blocks &
misc. repair parts
ENGINEER DEPARTMENT:
Field Note Books
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Replace clutch on '42 Ford
BUILDING INET ECTOR:
Codes & pamphlets
CEME TERY DEPARTMENT:
Fertilizer, governor & attachments for mower
908.16
29.45
41.25 °
58.09
131.00
BID ON CEMETERY MOWER: °
Chairman Craig of the Cemetery Committee reports favoring the acceptance of a
one wheel sulky preferred by the Sexton and credit for one included in the bid.
Motion made by Craig, seconded by Connell that the bid of Bravely Mower be accept-
ed, subject to correction of sulky, by credit. Motion carried by roll call vote
of seven (7).
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PASCO, WASHINGTON
FIRE DEPARTMENT, TEMPORARY UAB RTERS:
Chairman of .the Fire Committee,reports that the Fire Department has located
temporary quarters for the department to occupy during construction of the
new building which they feel is superior to what the U. D. had to offer.
This location is on West Clark in the Siberry Building between 2nd and 3rd
Streets; rental $100.00 per month. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Van
Hoy authorizing fire committee to su§stitute the above location at same
rental of 100:0.0 per month. Motion carried.
INSTRUCTIONS, REZONING, VACATING & PLATTING:
Setting these instructions up was discussed. Motion made by'Milne, seconded by
Craig to refer same to the Planning Committee of the Council, Combs, Avery and
Bonnett, for recommendation. Motion carried.
SUB -COMMITTEES, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS:
Electing their Chairman each year was favored by the Mayor. Motion made by
Bonnett, seconded by Craig that the City Attorney draw ordinance relative to
the above mentioned bodies electing their chairman or presiding officer each
year. Motion carried.
ENGINEERING DEPOT (FIRE TRUCK):
Obtaining a fire engine from the depot in exchange for fire protection was dis-
cussed. Mayor to submit an agreement subject to council approval:
TE HIGHWAY NO. 3, COLUMBIA RIVER BRIDGE TO PRIMARY
AY NO. 11 CONNECTION:
The State Highway Department requests a quit claim deed on a 20' strip on the north
side of James. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to table this for the time
being. Motion carried.
PROPOSED GROUP LIFE INSURANCE:
One letter submitted. No action taken; held up for study and more proposals.
READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 824:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH -SOUTH AND EAST -WEST,;
ALLEYS OF BLOCK 150, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADD-
ITION TO PASCO -
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 824 the second
reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 824 was read. Motion
made by Connell, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 824 has been given the
second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Connell, seconded by
Combs to give Ordinance No. 824 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance
No. 824 was read. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs that Ordinance Nov
824 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion rM de by Craig,
seconded by Connell to adopt Ordinance No. 824. Motion carried by roll call
vote of seven (7).
ORDINANCE°N0. 826.:
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 699 AND CODE.
5-13.08, 5-13.12 AND 5-13.16, REQUIRING THAT LAND
WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO UPON WHICH CONSTRUCTION
IS TO TAKE PLACE SHALL BE PLATTED BEFORE A BUILD-
ING PERMIT FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE ISSUED
`AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF
Motion made by Craig, seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 825 the second
reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 825 was read by title.
Motion made by Craig, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 825 has been given
the second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Craig, seconded
by VanHoy to give Ordinance No. 825 the third reading. Motion carried. Ord-
inance No. 825 was read. Motion made by Craig, seconded by Connell that Ord-
inance No. 825 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion
made by Craig, seconded by VahHoy to adopt Ordinance No. 825. Motion carried
by roll call vote of seven (7).
ORDINANCE NO. 828:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND REG-
ULATION OF AMUSEMENT MACHINES USED FOR PLAYING GAMES
OF SKILL FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES; PROHIBITING MINORS
FROM PLAYING THEREON; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE
VIOLATION THEREOF
Motion made by Craig, seconded by Connell to give Ordinance No. 829 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 829 was read. Motion made by Craig,
seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 829 has been given the first reading.
Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 829:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 595 AND CODE 5-9.16
AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING T HE'ZONE CLASSIFICATION
OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN FRANK-
LIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERC-
IAL C-1
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 829 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 829 was read. Motion made by Combs,
seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 829 has been given the first reading.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 830:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PASCO, KNOWN AS "THE PASCO CITY CODE,
1954°1, PROVIDING THAT SAID CODE SHALL BE ACCEPTED
AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF THE LAW OF THIS CITY,
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO SAID
CODE, AND MAKING A COPY THEREOF AVAILABLE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 830 the first
reading. Motion carri6d. Ordinance No. 830 was read. Motion made by Combs,
seconded -by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 830 has been given the first reading.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to adjourn to next regular meeting,
8:00 P. M., Tuesday, May 3, 1955• Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF
Adah M. Perry, Pity C1,.
, 1955 .