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Home My WebLink About05-03-1955 Minutes0 PASCO, WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER: t 2319 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, C. S. Milne and T. R. VanHoy. City Attorney Richard G. Pdrick.arrived at 8:25P. M. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held April 19, 1955 were read and approved. BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CURRENT EXPENSE 33805 to 33811 Various Departments Payroll -April $ 925.09 33812 to 33830 Police Department Payroll -April 2,549.70 33831 to 33838 Mayor & Councilmen P�qyro.11-April 78.40 33839 to 33853 Various Departments Payroll -April 2,288.12 33854 to 33871 Police Department 2,703.55 33872 to 33878 Regular Firemen Payroll -April 1,965.90 33879 to 33897 Volunteer Firemen Fayrdll-April 169.98 33898 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 1,144.40 33899 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 197.96 33900 Fireman's Pension Fund Pension deds 153.40 33901 Bn-Fn Cots Med Sery Corp Insurance 66.50 33902 Tax Commission Comp sales tax 36.22 33903 Housing & Home Fin Agency U. S. 0. Payment 806.59 33904 Miller Meters Inc Parts & repairs 102.36 33905, Federal Lab Inc Batons & primers 79.00 33906 Shaw & Borden Co Dog tags 37.96 33907 U. S. Tire Store Tire 14.40 33908 Crystal Linen Supply Rag rental 1.55 33909 Root Radiotelephone Sery Radio mtnce 34.51 33910 Murphy Motors Inc Repair cars 104.37 33911, Pasco Ins Agency Insurance 975.39 33912, Thompson Truck Service Rep cyl head 26.55 33913, Columbia Hardware Co Brush, wax, etc 20.84 33914. True's Oil Co Gasoline & fuel oil 285.46 33915. Col Basin caper & Supply Bands & tape 2.86 33916. Pasco Motor Supply Inc Cleaner 1.39 33917 Gus & Reed Auto Sery Parts & labor 42.69 33918, Husk Prtg & Office Supply Folders, tubes, etc 27.45 33919 Tri City Herald Legal adv 9.56 3392Q Lorayne Larson Matron fee 8.00 33921. Stromme Motor Sales Dusting cloth 10.25 33922, Mercier 'Shell Service Solvest 2.06 33923, U. S. Laundry Service 6.68 33924, Bert Bannerman's Texaco Polish & tire repr 3.00 33925, Basin Tupewriter Co Ribbons, etc 31.42 33926. Lay & Nord Belt 1.56 - 33927. Don & Gene Shell Lubes, oil, etc 76.91 33928, Esther Sawyers Meals 441.75 33929. The PacTel & Tel Co Service .60.44 33930° casco Water Department Water & sewer 211.10 33931 City Treasurer Postage .18.00 Total 15,723.32 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT 778 to 780 Cemetery Department Payroll -April 484.00 781 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 35.40 782 o Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 10.60 783 Tax .Commission Sales tax 14.55 784 Gravely Northwest Ind iNew mower '736.11 785 Cecil Roberts Build sulkey 25.00 786 Madison Lumber & Mill Co Cement, lumber, etc 41.33 787 True's Oil Company Gasoline 11.14. 788 Col Grain & Feed Co Wheel & bolt 16.60 789 Pasco Hdw Company Rope, sprayer, etc 7.06 790 Twin City Motor Supply Throttle wire 1.82 791 The Pac Tel & Tel Co Service 14.30 792 o Pasco Water Department Water 12:60 Total 1,410.51 2320 PASCO, WASHINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT MAY 3. 1 11731 to 11767 Water Department Payroll -April $ 69080.37 11768 Seattle First 1�at'1 Bank Withholding 693.30 11769 Social Security Fund Soc ,,Sec Deds 141.26 11770 W. H. Wrixon Payroll -April 148.65 11771 Tax Commission Excise & Comp tax 966.57 11772 Hughes & Company Valves, wrench, etc 1,323-074 11773 E. N. Hallgren Co Valve boxes 121.87 11774 Crystal Linen Supply Rag rental 4.64 11775 Neptune Meter Co Meters 914.64 11776 Penn Salt Mfg Co Chlorine 101.97 11777 Pac States Cast Iron Pipe Pipe 32,692.91 11778 Transp Clearings Freight 38.39 11779 Rensselaer Valve Co Hydrants, etc 800.44 11780 Pre -Mix Concrete Inc. Cement 9.54 11781 Reese Concr Pipe Co Meter boxes 5.16 11782 Preston Tractor Co Fittings & hose 6.51 11783 FII Co Road Dept Prints 4.20 11784 Northern Pacific Railway Rental increase 62.50 11785 S. P. & S. Railway Co Freight 2,191.42 11786 Inland Hardware Co -Wrench 2.25 11787 Murphy Motors Inc. Oil 5.93 11788 True's Oil Co Gasoline 79.73 11789 Col Basin News Post cards 755.36 11790 Western Materials Inc Lime & roofing 82:50 11791 Smith Truck & Tractor Co Repair truck, etc 14.42 11792 ;. Monarch Mach & Tool Co Oxygen, acetylene, 170:11 11793 J. P. Head Sewer line damage 65.77 11794 Pasco Hardware Co Washers & bolts 1.76 11795 Economy Tire & Auto Tire & repairs 16.22 11796 Shields Books & Stat Pencils, paper, etc 6.18 11797 Acme Welding Works Iron & steel 25.12 11798 Warren excavation Co Earth moving 33.00 11799 A. J. Reisdorph Reimbursement 23.73 11800 The Pac Tel & Tel Co Service 18.90 11801 City Treasurer Postage 19.88 Total 47,628.94 PARK DEPARTMENT 2145 to 2159 Park Department Payroll -April 1,568.27 2160 Seattle First Natal Withholding 126.80 2161 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 34.58 2162 Tax Commission Comp sales tax 2.78 2163 John W. Graham Co Paints 1.80 2164 Inertol Co Inc Taint & thinner 478.52 2165. Nat'l Rec Assn Books 2.74 2166.. Lay & Nord Belt .85 2167 Pre -Mix Concrete Inc. Concrete 79.72 2168. True's Oil Co Gasoline & fuel oil 129.87 2169 Pasco Hardware Co Trowel & edger 5.35 2170. Col Hardware Co Bolts 1.80 2171 Inland Hdw Company Drills & pipe 33.76 2172 R & T Plmg & Htg Stop valves 8.62 2173. Pasco Machine Co Welding 26.99 2174. Gus.& Reed Auto Sery Install gaskets, etc 4.64 2175- Husk Prtg & Office Supp Staples & paper 4.11 2176. Grigg Bldg Supplies Bolts, washers, etc 8.45 2177. Col Grain & Feed Scratch, salt, etc 5.92 2178. Wood's Repair safe 15.45 2179, The Pac Tel & Tel Co Service 1.95 2180 Pasco Water Dept Water & Sewer 88.15 Total $ 2,619.32 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 2619,to 2633 Airport Department Payroll -April $ 2,196.86 2634- Seattle First Nat'l Withholding 17800 2635. Social :Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 46.44 2636, Snow -Williams Motor Co Fire truck 650.00 2637. Col Basin News Vouchers 19.28 2638 True's Oil Co Gas & fuel oil 212.74 2639. Eq1pire Elec Co Lamps 7.25 2640, Tri City Lumber Yards Lumber 1I_.23 2641, Economy Tire & .;auto Tractor tire 15.78 2642 Duke's Electric Service Elec supplies 109.49 2643 Inland Glass Co ' Glass, Etc 24.19 2644 Shields Books & Stat Envelpes, etc 10.50 2645 Col Basin Paper & Supply Mop heads 3.71 2646 Pasco Motor Supply Battery, etc 47.44 2647 Schorn Paint Co Filler & putty 1.27 2648 Tri City Herald IL•egal adv 1.80 2649 The Pac Tel & Tel Service 7.00 2650 Pasco 'Water Dept Water & sewer 286.50 2651 City Treasurer Postage •.6.00 Total. 3,839.18 PASCO, WASHINGTON M COMMUNICATIONS: FIREMAN'S PENSION FUND Columbia Basin News Printing-uouchers $ 16. 8 Total $ 1 Granth total for all departments $115,809.90 WELL ON HOLTER PROPERTY: A letter was read from R. B. Lovelace, Building Inspector, to Mr. N. T. Holter, stating that the top or covering of the well is in a dangerous condition and recommending that well be filled at once. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS (YACHT BASIN GRAVEL): A letter was read from T. P. Doyle with reference to meeting with the City Council and Director:. of Highways, Mr. Bugge and gravel material removed from the Boat,Basin. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to file letter for future use. Motion carried. INSURANCE COMMITTEE: A letter was read from D. A. Gallant requesting that his agency be included on the City list of agencies. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to turn to the Insurance Committee. (Combs, Avery & Bonnett). Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: VACATE NORTH & SOUTH ALLEYS, BLKS 6 & 72 PETITTS 2nd ADD; Notice of public hearing was read. No objections registered in person or by letter. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that Ordinance be drawn as requested by petition. Motion carried. BIDS: LEASING CONCESSION SITE AT YACHT BASIN: Notice of call for bids was read. No bids received. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that the Park Board negotiate and report back to Council. Motion carried. ° HOTEL PARKING, 30 FEET RESERVE, 1st & COLUMBIA STREETS: A letter was read from Robert H. White reguesting a minimum of 30 feet reserved at entrance of Hotel on 1st Street. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn this to the Police Committee. Motion carried. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 2363 to 2367 Library Department Payroll -April $ -510.99 2368 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 57.20 2369 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 11.60 Total $ 549.79 STREET DEPARTMENT 4333 to 4350 Street Department Payroll -April $ 2,726.94 4351 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 368.10 4352 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 63.16 Total $ 3,158.50 BUILDING & ALTERATIONS 12 Lewis Hopkins Est #7 -Unit A Est #1 -Unit B 0 863.61 Total 40063-61 L. I. D. # 61 12 Tri City Herald Legal adv 0.25 Total r 0025 M COMMUNICATIONS: FIREMAN'S PENSION FUND Columbia Basin News Printing-uouchers $ 16. 8 Total $ 1 Granth total for all departments $115,809.90 WELL ON HOLTER PROPERTY: A letter was read from R. B. Lovelace, Building Inspector, to Mr. N. T. Holter, stating that the top or covering of the well is in a dangerous condition and recommending that well be filled at once. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS (YACHT BASIN GRAVEL): A letter was read from T. P. Doyle with reference to meeting with the City Council and Director:. of Highways, Mr. Bugge and gravel material removed from the Boat,Basin. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell to file letter for future use. Motion carried. INSURANCE COMMITTEE: A letter was read from D. A. Gallant requesting that his agency be included on the City list of agencies. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to turn to the Insurance Committee. (Combs, Avery & Bonnett). Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: VACATE NORTH & SOUTH ALLEYS, BLKS 6 & 72 PETITTS 2nd ADD; Notice of public hearing was read. No objections registered in person or by letter. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that Ordinance be drawn as requested by petition. Motion carried. BIDS: LEASING CONCESSION SITE AT YACHT BASIN: Notice of call for bids was read. No bids received. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that the Park Board negotiate and report back to Council. Motion carried. ° HOTEL PARKING, 30 FEET RESERVE, 1st & COLUMBIA STREETS: A letter was read from Robert H. White reguesting a minimum of 30 feet reserved at entrance of Hotel on 1st Street. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to turn this to the Police Committee. Motion carried. 2322 PASCO, WASHINGTON G REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: PURCHASES: Motion made by Connell, seconded by Bonnett authorizing the following purchases: Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). WATER DEPARTMENT: Meters, �6kes, valves, record cards, lumber, lime, bushings and replace 2" galv. line $ 987.58 MAYOR: Stationary and envelopes REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT R. B. Lovelace reports that well on the Holter property has been filled in. He just returned from inspection. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Craig, seconded by Connell that eight applications as follows be granted. Motion carried. Johnny's Loans Johnny's Loans Don Lybeck Distributor Harold Brinkley K. D. Lind Geo. E. Ketchum John K. Reed Valley Excav Company Pawn broker Second hand Kraft cheese Paint contractor Tree trimming Paint contractor Solicitor Excavation work 117 So. 4th 117 So. 4th Richland Kennewick Portland Kennewick Pasco Pa^co POP CORN WAGON VENDRR: J. A. WELDON Motion made by Craig, seconded by Bonnett granting permit to vend. Motion carried. GRAVEL PIT. REDI-MIX: Combs reports that notice has been forwarded to owners of the pit.requesting that they set the date for a meeting with the Committee and interested parties. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell that notices be sent out when meeting is decided upon. Motion carried. LIBRARY REPORT READ: Temporary appointment and acting librarian positions discussed. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Connell that the Library Committee investigate and report. Motion carried. UNDERPASS LIGHTS NOT ADEQUATE: Fisher reports it would cost approximately $900.00 to make corrections. Budget consulted by Bonnett. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne to postpone - correction until more money can be found for this expenditure. Motion carried. Ordi'narfce;'colieririg;charge for legal work on rezoning, platting, etc. City Att- orney states that this will be taken care of in Ordinance now being considered by the Planning Commission. CHAIRMAN OF SUB -COMMITTEES:. City Attorney to consider this further and report. He wishes to read resolutions and ordinances governing the different boards, commissions and committees. ORDINANCE NO. 826:: LIBRARY EMERGENCY: Motion mad e by Avery, seconded by Bonnett to advertise for public hearing on emergency ordinance for 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, May 17, 1955. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY FRANCHISE, WATER LINES: Hearing to be held at 2:00 P. M., May 16, 1955 by the County Commissioners at the Court House. LAND USE MAPS: Mayor Custer requests that three maps be purchased from his supplies to be used on the Land Use program.^ . 2323 PASCO, WASHINGTON APPOINTMENTS: Mayor requests that suggestions be made and names bubmitted by the Council for two vacancies occuring, one each on the Planning Commission and 'ark Board by June 7, 1955• ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES CONTENTION, TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Sending representatives to this convention was mentioned." City Engineer and City Attorney recommended. Decision to be made on May 17f 1955. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 827: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 435 AND PASCO CITY CODE CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED "AN ORD- INANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCAT- ION AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND THE USE OR LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON; TO LIMIT THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS; TO PRESCRIBE BUILDING LINES AND THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES AND FOR THESE PURPOSES TO DIVIDE THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS, "BY ADDING A NEW SECTION THERETO TO BE KNOWN AS CHAP- TER 5-14 Motion made by Milne, seconded by Craig to give Ordinance No. -827 the second reading in full. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 827 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 827 has been given the second read- ing in full. Motion carried. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 827 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 827 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 827 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, sec- onded by Milne to adopt Ordinance No. 827. Motion carried. by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 829: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 595 AND CODE 5-9.16 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE 'ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN FRANKLIN CO- UNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 Motion made by Bonnett,.seconded by Connell to give Ordinance No. 829 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 829 was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No'. 829 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Connell, seconded by.Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 829 the third reading. Motion carried. Ord- inance No. 829 was read. Mo:.ion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell that Ord- inance No. 829 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to adopt Ordinance No. 829• Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 830: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PASCO, KNOWN AS "THE PASCO CITY CODE, 1954", PROVIDING THAT SAID CODE SHALL BE ACCEPTED AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF THE LAW OF THIS CITY, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLE- MENTS TO SAID CODE, AND MAKING A COPY THEREOF AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION Motion made by .Avery, seconded by Craig to give Ordinance No. 830 the second reading, by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 830 was read by title. Motion made. by Milne, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 830 has been given the sec- ond reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 830 the third reading. -Motion carried. Ordinance No. 830 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 830 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Conn- ell to adopt Ordinance No. 830. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 831: AN ORDINANCE VACATING NORTH 11th AVENUE BETWEEN WEST BONNEVILLE AND WEST CLARK STREETS, AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 6, PETTIT'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO, AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 7, PETTIT'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO, ALL ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Craig to give Ordinance No. 831 the first 232 G PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 3. 1 redding. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 831 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 831 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. YAKIMA CONVENTION, WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne that the City Engineer attend the Water Works Comvention to be held in Yakima on May 19 and 31ay 20, 1955• Motion carried. SIX INCH PIPE INE - WEST NIXON: Motion mdde by Avery, seconded by Milne authorizing the replacement of a 2" line with a 611 water line on West Nixon between 3rd & 4th. Streets. Motion carried. PURLIC HEARING: DISPOSITION OF CITY PROPERTY: Public Hearing on disposition of £wo blocks of city property is to be held on thursday, "lay 5, 1955 at 8:00 P. M. CITY CLERK mailed March 1955 Budget Report to each member account report being finished after the second meeting in April, 1955• ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to adjourn to next regular meeting on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., May 17, 1955• Motion carried. ATTEST: Harr,y Custer, layor PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1955•