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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 2, 19
Meeting called to order at 8:05 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, Raymond Hicks, C. S. Milne and T. R. Van Hoy. City Attorney, Richard G. C
Patrick was present.*.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
Minutes of meeting held July 19, 1955 were read and -approved.
BILLS:
Current bills
against the City were read as
follows. Motion made
by Avery, seconded
by Milne that
all vouchers properly signed
and approved be paid.
Motion carried
by a roll call
vote of seven (7).
CURRENT EXPENSE
54207 - 34301
Various Departments
Payrolls - July
121342.20
34302
Pasco Br. Seattle 1st Nat'l
Withholding Tax
1,214.50
34303
Social Security Fund
Soc. Sec. Deductions
217.77
34304
Fireman's Pension Fund
Pension Deductions
131:86
0
343 5
Bn. Fn. Cots Med. Serv. Corp.
p Insurance
66.00
34306
State Treasurer
Boiler Inspections
3.00
34307
R. H. Hoyt
Belts
22.14
34308
Root Radiotelephone Serv.
Ratio.- Mtnce.
37.20
34309
Twin City Metals
Lead
22.32
34310
Vibber's Rexall Drug Co.
Photo paper
16.37
34311
Uniform Bldg. Code Assn
Building Codes
60.09
34312
Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
Gas and Oil
6.20
34313
The Nat'l Fire Prot. Assn
Electrical codes
3.00
34314
Crystal Linen Supply Co.
Rag Rental
1.55
34315
Roney's Inc.
Light bulbs
1.57
34316
Munnell & Sherrill, Inc.
Hose
346.84
34317
Pioneer, Inc.
Statements
9.61
34318
Inland -Pacific Stamp Works
Rivets
1.32
34319
Norkem, Yakima, Inc.
Spray material
501.99
34320
Basin Typewriter Co.
Casters, stencils, paper
11.79
34321
Schorn Paint Co.
Paint
1.46
34322
Tri -Co Elec. Works, Inc.
Sprayer and -install
376.78
34323
R'. & T. Plumbing & Heating
Cooler pads, valve & tee
:12.43
34324
True's Oil Co.
Gas'and fuel oil
333.90
34325
Columbia Basin'Paper & 'Sup.
Sweeping compound
5.12
34326
Blake, Moffitt, & Towne
Towels
9.52
34327
Empire Electric Co.
Lamps
10.65
34328
Columbia Hardware Co.
Bolts, nuts, washers,
etc. 8.87
34329
Charlie Ramp, Inc.
Repair brakes
8.78
34330
U. S. Laundry
Laundry
7.3
34331
Bert Bannerman
Gas and oil
1 .56
34332
Mercier 'Shell Service
Gasoline
.10
34333
McFarland's
Gasoline
15.75
34334
Don and Gene Shell Service
Lubes, tires, repairs
etc. 119.74
34335
Jim's Auto Trim Shop
Seat covers
36.17
34336
Wood's
Change door lock
2.58
34337
W. J. Green
Paint signs
9.30
34338
Monarch Machine & Tool Co.
Meter signs
20.07
34339
Husk Printing & Office Sup.
Sign, cards, etc.
27.79
34340
Shields Books & Stationery
Pencils, lead holders,
strips, etc.
24.44
34341
Murphy Motors, Inc.
Repair to -Police cars
238.44
34342
Tri -City Herald
Legal Advertising
15.07
34343
Grant H. 'Stringham
Insurance
74.88
34344
Dunning -Ray Insurance Agcy
Bond and Insurance
165.61
34345
Pasco Insurance Agency
Insurance
83.86
34346-
Sherwood & Roberts Pasco Inc. 'Insurance
24.93
34347
Jones Window Cleaners
Janitorial Service
152.46
34348
Hanson Bros. Janitor Serv.
Janitorial Service
350.00
34349
Kenneth W. Hutton
Service
19.00
34350
Paul Akridge
Reimb Fire School
115.00
34351,
Esther Sawyers
Meals -July
420.00
34352
The Pacific Tel. & Tel.
Service
92.57
34353
P. U. D. #1 of Franklin Co.
Service
3,964.49
34354
Pasco Water Department
Water and Sewer
206.00
211992.9d",
PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 2, I
BILLS (contd)
WATER DEPARTMENT
11972 - 12014
Water Department
Payroll - July
69724-19
12015
Pasco Br. Seattle 1st Nat'l
Withholding
857.80
12016
Social Security Fund
Soc. Sec. Deductions
154.74
12017
Transport Clearings of P.S.
Freight
42.51
12018
Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co.
Chlorine
204.60
12019
Hughes and Co.
Hydrant, yokes, & stops
279.22
12020
Neptune Meter Company
Meters, etc.
496.94
12021
Scientific Supplies Co.
Thermorheters
3.84
12022
E. N. Hallgren Co.
Tapping sleeve
272.08
12023
A. C. Horn Co., Inc.
Metalon
26.15
12024
Burroughs Corp.
Ribbon
.97
12025
Rensselaer Valve Co.
Gate valves
438.65
12026
Crystal Linen Supply Co.
Shop towels
3.10
12027
Lay and Nord
Bulbs and fittings
.54
12028
Kenneth Nelson
Unload pipe
55.80
12029
J. C. Aderholt
Earth moving
55.00
12030
Reese Concrete Pipe Co.
Meter tiles
5.16
12031
Inland Hardware Company
Bushings, nipples & hammer
14.30
12032
Shields Books & Stationery
Crayons, bands, scratch
pads, etc.
24.02
12033
Truets Oil Company
Gasoline
59.43
12034
Monarch Machine & Tool Co.
Acetylene, oxygen, etc.
77.83
12035
Smith Truck & Tractor Co.
Repairs to trucks
12.33
12036
Economy Service #3
Cleaner, polish, etc.
3.80
12037
A. A. Office Equipment Co.
Repair adder
21.75
12038
Blake, Moffitt, & Towne
Toilet tissue
.60
12039
R. & T. Plumbing & Heating
Gate valve
3.46
12040
Murphy Motors, Inc.
Oil, repair tire & adjust
brakes
6.10
12041
Empire Electric Co.
Electric parts
3.61
12042
Warren Excavation Co.
Earth moving etc.
792.17
12043
Twin City Const. Co.
Earth moving
38.50
12044
Spokane Portland & Seattle
Ry. Demurrage
6.00
12045
Tri -City Lumber Yard
Lumber, hinges, & kemtone
134.95
m 12046
Western Materials, Inc.
Cement and Kemilime
461.56
12047
Pasco Machine Company
Bolts, nuts, sheet rubber
and grease seal
34.36
120L[8
Dunning -Ray Insurance Agcy.
Insurance
21.87
12049
Pasco Insurance Agency
Insurance
27.95
12050
Grant H. St.rin.gham
Insurance
24.96
120.51
Sherwood & Roberts -Pasco, Inc.
Insurance
L[.80
12052
The Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Service
22.20
12053
P. U. D. #1 of Franklin Co.
Service
3,352.8
a 1 x,770.70
PARK DEPARTMENT
2292 - 2329
Park Department
Payroll - July S
3,327.22
2330
Pasco Br. Seattle 1st Natt 1
Wi thholdino
481.20
2331
Social Security Fund
Soc. Sec. Deductions
77.71
2332
Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co.
Chlorine
136.1.�0
2333
Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
Gas and oil
6.89
2334
Monarch Machine & Tool Co.
Welding
46,50
2335
Columbia Grain & feed
Feed, scratch, & belt
16.gg
2336
Diamon.dIs
Pan
.82
2337
Columbia Hardware Co.
Rake, glades, etc.
5.43
2338
Wood ts
Keys and rings
2.01
2339
Economy Drug Co.
Tape, ammonia, phenol red etc.17.18
2340
Empire Electric Co.
Repair lights
31.00
2341
Basin Typewriter Co.
Rental
20.66
2342
Pre -Mix Concrete Inc.
Cement
30.26
2343
Pasco Machine Co.
Straighten bar, nuts, etc.
1.54
2344
Truets Oil Co.
Gasoline
28.41
2345
Twin City Motor Supply
Shoe set, fluid & switch
7.08
2346
Inland Hardware Co.
Pipe, valves, plugs, etc.
17.15
2347
The Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Service
3.95
2348
P. U. D. #1 of Fn.. Co.
Service
187,36
2349
Pasco Water Department
Water, sewer, sulfate,
chlorine and freight
468.79
2350
City of Pasco
Adm. tax for July
16
112-44
5 -776-99
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
820 - 822
Cemetery Department
Payroll - July
$ 484.00
823
Pasco Br. Seattle First Nat.
Withholding
35,40
824'
Social Security Fund
Soc. Sec. Deductions
10 .60
_0.00
O PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 2, 1955
it BILLS (contid),
2,905.50
Withholding
362.60
Soc. Sec. Deductions
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
Batteries & Spring
2729 - 2743
Airport Department
Payroll - July
21 183.92
2744
Pasco Br. Seattle 1st Natt 1
Withholding
197.80
2745
Social Security Fund
Soc. Sec. Deductions
48.61
2746
Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
Thinner
17-36
2747
Columbia Grain & Feed
Sharpen Mower
6.72
2748
Columbia Basin Paper & Sup.
Deod. blox
7.44
2749
Blake Moffitt & Towne
Tissue
13.04
2750
Wood's
Hasps
1.81
2751
Inland Hardware Company
Hose
10.95
2752
Shields Books & Stationery
Pads, paper, & carbon -
6.72
2753
Truets Oil Company
Oil and gas
116.75
2754
Economy Tire & Auto Service
New tires & pumping
41.73
2755
Schorn Paint Co.
Paint and brushes
443.36
2756
Pasco Motor Supply
Patcher, battery, and
misc. parts
52.41
2757
P. U. D. #1 of Franklin Co.
Service
470.40
2758
The Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Service
7.00
2759
Pasco Water Department
Water and Sewer
352.05
S 33,9;76.07
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
2407 - 2409
Library Department
Paypo 1 1 - July
479.80
2410
Pasco Br. Seattle lst Nattl
Withholding
88.70
2411
'Social 'Security Fund
Soc. Sec. Deductions
14.06
2412
Grace Fukasawa
Salary, Clerical
120.44
2413
Gaylord Bros. Inc.
Gaylo
3.72
2414
Charles Scribner's Sons
Atlas
7.66
2415
The J. K. Gill Co.
New Books
131.13
2416
Husk Printing & Off. Supp.
Ribbon
1.29
2417
Pasco Laundry
Service
1.16
2418
P. U. D. #1 of Fr. Co.
Service
19.60
2419
Pasco Water Department
Water and Sewer
9.85
-6777-771
4417 - 4434
4435
4436
4437
4438
4439
4440
4441
4442
4443
4444
4445
4446
15
7
STREET DEPARTMENT
'Street Department
Pasco Br. Seattle 1st Natil
Social Security Fund
Lay and Nord
Truets Oil Company
Empire Electric Co.
Smith Truck & Tractor
Twin Cities Concr. Pipe Co.
Potlatch Yards, Inc.
White River Lumber Co.
Pasco Machine Company
Economy Tire and Auto
C. F. Griggs & Assoc.
Payroll - July
2,905.50
Withholding
362.60
Soc. Sec. Deductions
66.70
Batteries & Spring
56.81
Gas and fuel oil
143.34
Repair light
10.57
Repair brakes
5.37
Sewer Pipe
44.56
Laths
6.20
Cement
6.82
Welding
1.29
New tire and tube
34.35
Maps
12.40
$7,656-51
BUILDING AND ALTERATIONS
Lewis Hopkins Company Estimate #4 Unit B
CONSTRUCI%f ON ORDINANCE NO. 786
Twin -City Cors t. Co. Lay pipe, earth moving,
etc.
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
Louis 0. Carter
GRAND TOTAL, ALL DEPARTMENTS
BIDS: ROAD SURFACING -- AIRPORT:
Separati.on,:Pay
13,151.06
3 922.51
272.67
3 65,178.90
Legal Notice on call for bids was read. One bid received, opened and read.
L. W. Vail Co. Item No. 1-2,300 sq. yds. Light Bituminous Surface
Treatment, Method "A" -- Total $15035.00
Sales Tax 34.5o
T7,069.50
Motion made by Milne, Seconded by Van Hoy to accept the bid of L. W. Vail and Company
subject to the approval of the Airport Committee. Motion Carried.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 2, 1955
COMMUNICATIONS:
TREE IN PARKING -- 809 WEST NIXON
A letter was read from Harry Crewdson, stating a tree at the above location was be-
coming dangerous from splitting and requests that it be removed. Motion made by
Bonnett, seconded by Van Hoy that Street Department be instructed to remove tree.
Motion carried.
PASCO ENGINEERING DEPOT -- FIRE FIGHTING ASSISTANCE
A letter was read from Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers stating that fire
protection had been discussed with City officials. Now they desire to reach an
understanding relative to services and rate. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by
Van Hoy to turn this to Fire and Light Committee for recommendation. Motion car-
ried.
GAS FRANCHISE
A letter was read from the Pasco Chamber of Commerce urging the City Council to
take immediate action as is necessary to bring adequate natural gas to Pasco by
granting or negotiating a franchise.
CITY OWNED PROPERTY -- LUCAS AND MOUND
A letter was read from the Pasco Chamber of Commerce encouraging the Council to
authorize an appeal to the Supreme Court of the State of Washington of the pre-
sent Superior Court decision. Letters ordered filed.
PETITIONS:
PETITION FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS IN THE SOUTH ALLEYWAY OF BLOCK FOUR
LONGS IST ADDITION AND THE CENTER OF THE EAST SIDE OF BLOCK ll PASCO LAND
ANYtS IST ADDITION TO PASCO:
Petition signed by twenty-two (22) house holders. Councilman Van Hoy states the
P.U.D. is going to present figures for budget purposes. Motion made by Avery,
seconded by Van Hoy to hold petition for figures and budget allowance. Motion
carried.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
BALANCE ON CITY HALL FURNITURE
Vern Husk requested that the final warrant be
has been delivered. Motion made by Bonnett,
Clerk to deliver final warrant to Mr. Husk.
TIDEWATER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
released now that all the furniture
seconded by Avery authorizing City
Motion carried.
A representative stated he was present to find out what action had been taken
by the Council relative to the Service Station at Fourth and Clark. The Com-
mittee reports that they could see no need for amending ordinance to take care
of situation there.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS:
PURCHASES:
PARK DEPARTMENT requests to purchase chlorine, lamps (with replacement labor),
sealer, wax, welding and tax in the amount of $320.85.
WATER DEPARTMENT requests to purchase meter yokes, adapters, caps, spindle
meter dials, valves etc. in the amount of $958.41.
CITY TREASURER DEPARTMENT requests to purchase two- hundred (200) cash book
pages in the amount of $112.38
POLICE JUDGE DEPARTMENT requests to purchase five hundred (500) docket sheets
in the amount of (approx.) $40.00.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery authorizing purchases. Motion carried
by roll call vote of seven (7) .
Park Superintendent, Wyman, was questioned about Monarch Machine voucher and request
to purchase being presented at the same time:. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by
Hicks that the Mayor write all Department managers again on policies of purchase.
Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Lenard J. Johnson
Ellis Music Shop
Robert J. Bacolas
Lucy R. Sherrod
Tommy's Richfield Service
Robert C. Sprague
Crown Jewelers
Ra tsch Apartments
PASCO, WASHINGTON
Masonry Contractor
Music Shop
Private Investigator
Peddle fruit & vegetables
Service Station 4 pumps
Solicitor (Adv, promotion)
Jewelry store
Apartments (8) 1954 & 55
AUGUST 2
721 South Douglas
508 West Clark
1821 Monroe
Richland Box 420
1504 West Lewis
Conoco 4th & Yakima
415 West Lewis
2507 North Arthur
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs authorizing all applications for issuance
except Private Investigator Robert J. Bacolas, which is to be turned to the Police
Committee for report. Motion carried.
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS -- AIRPORT
E. C. Woods, Junel3th -- $30.00 Tri -City Mattress Company, 2 months -- $70.00
Motion made by Bonnett, seoonded by Hicks to turn this to the City Attorney for
collection. Motion carried.
LIBRARY BUILDING STUCCO FINISH
1955
Bonnett reports a meeting was held Monday, August 1st with Contractor Thompson, and
Attorney Loney; West Brothers, Contractors; Raymond Hicks, Harry V. Custer, L. E.
Bonnett, T. R. Van Hoy, Mrs. Kidwell, Charlie Knapp, Ross Williams and Mr. Day. Mr.
Clay's letter recommending materials and procedure was referred to. It was agreed
that a good job would cost $5,000.00, $3,500.00 has already been spent, City willing
to stand $1,500.00 for correction as their part. Thompson to furnish material and
West to furnish labor. Northwest Plasterts Bureau to furnish specifications and
costs, also to supervise work as recommended by Mr. Clay.
FIRE COMMITTEE:
Fire Committee reports petition for lights on North Beech Street held up for .budget
allocation as per P.U.D. figures to be submitted.
BOAT DOCK:
The Park Board has negotiated a contract for a 60t x 81 Boat Dock with Ousley and
Brand for $975.00 on a cedar log float. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs
that the negotiated bid of Ousley and Brand be accepted, contract and bond to be
prepared by the City Attorney. Motion carried by a roll call vote of seven (7).
CONCESSIONAIRE1S LEASE:
A copy of the lease as it is to be accepted was presented for study and recommen-
dations. Lease conditioned upon form approved by the Army Engineers. A rental
fee of $500.00 per year or 1% of the gross receipts which ever is the greater.
$5,000.00 minimum investment to be made in concession development and facilities
during the first 24 months, extension of 10 year lease to be optional. Motion
made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that this matter be turned to the Park Com-
mittee of the council (Bonnett, Milne and Combs) for report at next regular meet-
ing. Motion carried.
CEMETERY -- GRAVE OF CHARLES GRAEBNER
City Attorney requests more time which was granted.
ELECTRIC CODE:
N6,report -- further study needed.
TASTEE FREEZE -- REZONING, SYLVESTER AND LUCAS -- ORDINANCE NO. 840:
ORDINANCE NO. 840
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 444 AND
PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.24 AND BEING AN ORDINANCE
CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOW-
ING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN FRANKLIN
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO
COMMERCIAL C-3:
THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOTS 1, 3, 5, AND 7, BLOCK 1,
PASCO IMPROVENZENT COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO PASCO,
ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 38, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
Committee reports they see no reason why this should not be acted upon. Motion
made by Combs, seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 840 the first reading.
Mlotion carried. Ordinance No. 840 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded
by Combs that Ordinance No. 840 has been given the first reading. Motion carried.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. u40 the second
reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 840 was read by title.
Motion made by Combs, seconded by Bonnett that Ordinance No. 840 has been given
the second reading by title. Motion carried.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 2, 1955
STREET DEPARTMENT BUILDING:
A letter was read from St. John's Motor Express Company stating they would furnish
necessary labor, material and equipment to move building to South 12th and Washing-
ton for $895.00. No action taken, held for investigation and study.
TRAFFIC COUNT:
The State Highway Department took a count at the island, report furnished the Mayor.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks that the City Engineer take a count at
the same place the state took their count. Motion carried. Fisher states he will
need one man for eight (8) hours. A street department employee was suggested.
DEED ON 20, OF JAMES STREET TO STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:
A Quit Claim Deed drawn by the State with Resolution was read.
RESOLUTION NO. 363:
Following description of property, hereby resolve that the City of Pasco in accord-
ance with Chapter 266 of 1943 and through its Mayor and Clerk execute said Quit
Claim Deed and deliver said deed to the State of Washington Department of Highways.
Motion made by Milne, seconded by Coinbs that Resolution No. 363 has been read.
Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to adopt Resolution 363.
Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6), Councilman Hicks out of the Chamber.
RESOLUTION NO. 365:
Limited access Highway a portion of Primary State Highway No. 3 from the West line
of Section 19 to the junction with P.S.H. No. 11, Section 20. (Revised July 9, 1955)
(Approved December 12, 1950.) Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that
Resolution No. 365 has been read. Motion 'carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded
by Milne to adopt Resolution No. 365 and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign.
Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6), Councilman Hicks out of the Chamber.
READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 841:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PLAT OF CITY VIEW
ADDITION FILED FOR RECORD MARCH 25, 1891
AND APPROVING REPLAT OF THE SAME.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Van Hoy to give Ordinance No. 841 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 841 was read. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 841 has been given the first reading. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 842:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE
CEMETERY FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND AP-
PROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,000.00 FROM THE
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO
TO COMPLETELY RE -WIRE ALL BUILDINGS AT THE
CEMETERY.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to give Ordinance No. 842 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 842 woes read. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 842 has been given the first reading. Motion
carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to give Ordinance No. 842
the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 842 was read by
title.c..Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery that Ordinance No. 842 has been
given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, se-
conded by Combs to hold a Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 16, 1955.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 843:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE
BUILDING, ALTERATIONS, LAND PURCHASE AND
EQUIPMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND APPRO-
PRIATINCT THE SUNT OF $5,000.00 FROM THE CURRENT
EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO TO PAY FOR
EXTRAS FOR THE NEW CITY HALL, RENT FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT NECESSITATED BY NEW CONSTRUCTION,
SIREN AND RADIO MOVES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
NECESSITATED BY NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCREASES IN
THE SALES TAXES ON THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT EN-
ACTED SINCE THE 1955 BUDGET WAS ADOPTED, AND
ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS AND FURNITURE NECESSARY
FOR THE NEW CITY HALL.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Van Hoy to give Ordinance No. 843 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 8L13 was read. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 843 has been given the first reading. Motion
carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Van Hoy to give Ordinance No. 843
the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 843 was read by
title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Van Hoy that Ordinance No. 843 has
been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Combs, to hold a Public Hearing Tuesday 8:00 P.M. August 16, 1955•
Motion carried.
REWIRING -- CEMETERY BUILDINGS
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to call for bids on wiring Tuesday,
8:00 P.M. September 6, 1955, City Engineer to furnish specifications. Motion
carried.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 2. 1
CITY CANNED PROPERTY -- COURT DECISION APPEAL
Appealing court decision was discussed. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Avery
instructing the City Attorney to appeal court►s decision on City owned property
adjacent to Pettits 2nd Addition to Pasco. Motion carried, Avery, Bonnett,
Hicks and Milne voting yes; Combs, Connell and Van Hoy voting no.
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Mayor Custer announced that a joint meeting would be held the first week in Sep-
tember with the County Commissioners, Planners, Attorneys and Engineers; facts and
figures should be furnished by City Planner. Motion made by Milne, seconced by
Bonnett that the Mayor take steps to formulate a committee from the City Council,
P'lanning Commission, Attorney and Engineer. Motion carried.
BUIL.DING INSPECTOR
Building Inspectorls report was read, ordered filed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Avery to adjourn to next regular meeting,
Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., August 16, 1955. Motion carried.
ATTES
rry v. uus ter, mayor
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1955•