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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-20-1955 Minutes2344 PASCO, WASHINGTON ULAR MEETING CALL TO. -ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:05. P. M. Honorable Mayor Pro tem L. E. Bonnett presiding. ROLL CALL: By y Clerk.' Councilmen present were J. A. Avery,-L.'E. Bonnett, Co' R, Combs, A. Connell, Raymond Hicks, C. S.'Milne and T. R. VanHoy. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was also present. READING OF THE MffNUTES: Minutes of meeting held September 6th, 1955 were read and approved. STRICT ENGINEERS CONTRACT NO. DA-LL5-16L-CIVENG=56- A letter was read from'A. H. Miller,Colonel, Corps of Engineers, submitted with Government Contract for authorization and approval by the City Council and approp- riate signatures. Contract had been reviewed by the council members. Following a short discussion, motion was made by Milne, seconded by Avery accepting contract No. DA-45-164-CIVENG-56-5 for reimbursement to the City in the amount of $12,000.00 and authorizinNe he Mayor and City Clerk to sign same. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven CIVILIAN DEFENSE: ° A letter was read from Director A. D. Widdows stating that Admiral Lake will be in the area for several days and is going to meet with the County Commissioners on October 3rd and would also like to meet with the City Council. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Hicks that the Mayor answer letter to the effect that"the Council will hear Admiral Lake as suggested on October 3rd, 1955. f4otion carried. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES REGIONAL MEETING: A letter was read from Geo. D. Smith requesting that they be notified as soon as possible of the place and time of dinner meeting so other cities and towns in the district can be notified. S. A..Connell appointed as a Committee of one (1) to make arrangements for approximately 100 people. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS HAZZARDOUS CONDITIONS: A letter was read from the Planning Commission relative to sprinklers throwing water half way out in Court Street and creating a hazzard to bicy6les and auto motorist also the tack weed menace and requesting the City to take steps to control this weed. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to turn this to the Street Committee. Motion carried. BILLING MACHINE -WATER DEPARTMENT: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher asking the Council to con- sider the purchase -of a Billing machine for the Water Department and set a -time for the call for bids. Motion made by Avery, seconded by VanHoy to turn this, to Committee, Connell, Bonnett and VanHoy for report at next regular meeting. "lotion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: Gray Clifton suggested that the Gas issue be taken up at this time. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 839 as amedded be given the third reading. ( A. letter of recommendations set out by the City Attorney was read by the Mayor Pro tem with comparisions to Ordinance 813, 839 and the Kennewick Ordinance). In conclusion motion placed and carried unanimous. ORDINANCE NO. 839: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, A NAT- URAL AND - OR ARTIFICIAL GAS FRANCHISE AND THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A GAS PLANT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF PASCO, GRANTING TO SAID CITY THE RIGHT TO ACQIUIRE THE GAS UTILITY PROPERTIES AND FAC- ILITIES OF THE GRANTEE WITHIN SAID CITY UPON PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION AS HEREIN PROVIDED, AND SUBJECT TO OTHER SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS Motion made by Milne11;econded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 839, as amended, was read in full and has been given the third reading. Motion carried unanimous. PASCO, WASHINGTON TEMBER 20. 1 ORDINANCE NO.. 813: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO TRI,,C.ITYNGAS:;.�.INCP.4 A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, A NATURAL AND - OR ARTIFICIAL GAS FRANCHISE AND THE RIGHT TO CON- STRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A GAS PLANT -AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF PASCO, GRANTING TO SAID CITY THE RIGHT TO ACQUIRE THE GAS UTILITY PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES OF THE GRANTEE WITHIN SAID CITY UPON PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION AS HEREIN PROVIDED, AND SUBJECT TO OTHER SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS I� a Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs that Ordinance -No. 813, as amended, to comply with City Attorney's recommendations be given the third reading. Motion carried unanimous. Ordinance No. 813, as amended, was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 813 as amended has been given the third reading. Motion carried unanimous. City.Attorney stated that his opinion on adopting either OPdinance No. 813 or 839, account having been amended, could not be adopted at this same meeting. ELECTRIC CODE: Mr. Wiseman made inquiry as to present status of Ordinance adopting an Electrical Code. He stated his willingness to assist, in case, he could assist -i.n any Way; benefits to be obtained by the City were mentioned. Bonnett, Chairman of the Com- mittee, to investigate. Will hold a meeting in the near future. WHITE RIVER LUMBER, CURB CUTTING: Don Welch was seeking permission to cut curbs on First Avenue, south of Columbia Street to permit driving across the city sidewalk to serve five (5) 20' doors for loading and unloading. The Ordinance allows two (2) continuous driveways. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by' Avery that the matter be turned to the F.p1 .9e, Committee for report. Motion carried. WESTON REDI-MIX CONTRACT: A proposed agreement drawn up by their Attorney was submitted to the City Attorney for approval. Contents were brought out in a short,discussion. .Motion made by Avery-, seconded by Milne thatthe matter of Weston Redi-Mix- Cbntract be turned -to the Zoning & Planning Committee of the Council for recommendation at next regular meeting. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. PETIM-TON TO REZONE, WESTON REDI-MIX: A petition to rezone their property in Gray's Amended Addition City owned property within the 200' area requires signature of sent of the.Council. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery ing and Zoning Committee of the Council. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: PURCHASES: WATER: Hand truck, valve boxes, blades, broom, pipe, couplings, dies, roofing compound & flashing STREET: Traffic Paint CITY CLERK: File cabinets CITY ENGINEER FOR•WATER DEPTi File cabinets from R-2 to M-1. the Mayor by Ion- to refer to Plann- $ 415.11 280.00 271.25 SPRAY DEPARTMENT: Spray material 387.71 Motion made by Connell, seoonded by Milne authorizing purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)• VanHoy reports that Venetian Blinds are needed for the new Fire Department and will cost approximately $184.19. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Combs author- izing purchase of blinds from the Emergency Ordinance No. 843. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 2376 PASCO, WASHINGTON AIRPORT ROOFING BIDS: SEPTEMBER 20. 1 Motion made by Avery-, seconded by Connell that the recommendation of theAirport Committee be accepted and award bid on roofing to the Inland Hardware -Company in the amount of $8936306 which was the lowest and best bid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Councilman member representing the Airport states that he has never been "informed as to when these meetings are to be held. City Clerk to notify 0. V. Cotton, CEMETERY WIRING BIDS: Motion made by Avery, seconded by Combs to award the bid to Duke's Electric Service in the amount of $40.50 which is the lowest and best bid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)• SIDEWALK REPAIRS: City Engineer George R. Fisher requested an expression of policy on several street items, requesting that the Water Department be established -on South 12th acid that the present water department shop and yards be turned to the Street Department; angle parking and center line striping of major arterial streets,'also if a gen- eral survey is desired for repair purposes. Motion made by Milne,'seconded by Avery that the City Attorney draw 'Jrdinance requesting property owners to repair sidewalks. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: OREa NANCE NO. 850: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO TO PAY BUDGETED EXPENSES OF THE CEMETERY, DEPARTMENT FOR THE YNAR 1955 Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 850 the first read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 850'was read. Motion made -by Avery, seconded by Milne that -Ordinance -No. 850 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 850,has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 850 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 850 was read by 'title.' , Motion- made by Avery, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 850 has been given the second reading by title only. ,Motion carried. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 850 on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., October 4s 1955• Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 367: Resolving to publish legal notice for public hearing on the Preliminary Budget for the year 1956. Resolution was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded byy "Avery to adopt Resolution No. 367. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE N0. 851: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1956 Motion made by Milne, seconded by Avery Ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 851 by Milne that Ordinance No. 851 has been ORDINANCE `NO.. 848: to give Ordinance No. 851 the first read - was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded given the first reading. Motion carried. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ONE OF ORDINANCE NO. 5959 SECTION TWO OF ORDINANCE NO. 4449, AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.08 AND 5-9.24, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN FRANKLMN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM RESIDENTr, IAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3. Motion made b y.Milne, seconded by Avery to gigs Ordinance No. 848 the first read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 848 was read. Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 848 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE NO. 819: COUNCIL CHAMn7RS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS THREE AND FOUR OF.ORDINANCE NO. 595,AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.12,AND 5-9.289 AND BEING AN ORD- INANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SIT- UATED IN FRANKLIN,COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO MANUFACTURING M-1 SEPTEMBER 209 1955 Motion made by Avery, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 849 the first read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 849 was read. Motion made: by, Avery, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 849 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. UNION OIL COMPANY, 817 WEST "A„ STREET: BLACK TOP AGREEMENT: An agreement presented by the Building Inspector for a black top dirveway in lieu of a 9' sidewalk. Motion made by Milne, seconded•b y Avery authorizing agreement to be signed. Motion carried. , BUDGET: City Clerk presented each member wit1w a copy of the monthly budget for August, 1955 - ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Avery, seconded by C,pnnell to adjourn to next regular meeting at 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, October 41 1955• Motion carried. L. E. bonnettp Mayor Pro tem ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1955. 4'