HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-1955 MinutesREGULAR MEETING
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAIMuBJERS OCTOBER 4s--195
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CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 8:05 P. M. Honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer presiding.
ROLL CALL:
By,Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell,
Raymond Hicks, C. S. Milne and T. R. VanHoy. J. A. Avery was absent. Richard
G.. Patrick was present.
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READING,OF THE MINUTES:
Minutes
of meeting held September 20, 1955 were read and approved.
BILLS:
Current bills against
the City were presented
as follows. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded
by `'onnell that all vouchers properly
signed and approved be paid.
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CURRENT EXPENSE
34492 to
34502
Various Departments
Payroll -September
11-9501.78
34502 to
34518
Police Department
Payroll -September
2,410.43
34519 to
34526
Mayor & Councilmen
Payroll -September
73.50
34527 to
34543
Various Departments
Payroll -September
2;787:91
34544 to
34550
Regular Firemen
Payroll September
1,987.26
34551 to
34563
Volunteer Firemen
Payroll -September
" 35.40
34,564 to
34578
Police Department
Payroll -September
2,271:60
34579
Spray Department
Payroll -September
45.60
34580
Seattle First lvat'l Bank
Withholding
19112.12
34581
Social Security Fund
Soo Sec Deds
151.64
34582
Bn-Fn Co's Med Sery Corp
Insurance
66.00
34583
Firemen s Pension Fund
Pension deductions
151.64
34584
State Treasurer
Ind. Ins. & Med Aid
467.31
34585
Geo. F. Cake Company
Badge
11.00
34586
Root Radiotelephone Sery
Radio mtnce
39.89
34587
Crystal Linen Supply
Rag rental
1.55
34588
Basin Sheet Metal
Drip pans
37.20
34589
Jaynes Typewriter Exchange
Repair typewriter
15.41
34590 .
Jones Window Cleaners
Janitor Service
225.00
34591
Don & Gene
Lube, oil, 'etc
174.41
34592
Basin Farm Chemicals
Spray material
387.41
34593
Columbia Grain &Feed
Lawn seed
8.27
34,594
True's Oil Company
Gasoline
276.84
•34595
Columbia Hardware Co
Bolts, plunger, etc
3.36
34596
Pasco Hardware,Co
Bolts, plunger
2.38
34597
Thompson Truck Service
Repair fire truck
60.96
34598
White River Lumber Qo
Paint
5.87
34599
Bert's Texaco Service
Oil, lube & gas
18.58
34600
Tri City Lumber Yards
Material
27.25
34601
Sherwin Williams Co
Paint & brush
2:25
X4602
Thue's Self -Service Variety
Plastic
•1.61
34603
U. S'. Laundry
Service
5.96
34604
Columbia Basin News
Printing
115.70
34605
McFarland's
Gas,•oil
20.27
34606
Shields Books & Stationery
Tape, pencils, etc
28.99
34607
Basin Typewriter Co
Stencils, etc
80.59
34608
Tri City Herald
Legal adv
7.47
34609
Schorn Paint Co
Paint & varnish
4.11
34610
Empire Electric Co'.
Lamps
15.97
34611
Esther Sawyers-
Meals
177.00
34612
Adah M. Perry
Services
80.00
34613
Glenn Sickels
Reimb
22.07
34614
P. U. '�. ff1
Servide
39902.97
34615
A. D. Widdows
Reimb
25.25
34616
The Pacific Telephone
Service
69.70
34617
Pasco Water Department
Sludge, water, etc
295.00
34618
City Treasurer
Postage, etc
45.25
34619
True's Oil Company
Error
17.70
Total.
19,369.95
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
2432 to 2436
Library Department
Payroll -September
539.94
2437
Seattle First 1�at,.l Bank
Withholding
80.40
2438
Social Security Fund
Soo Sec Deds
12.66
2439
The J. K. Gill- Co-
New Books
106.23
2440
Gaylord Bros Inc.
Tape & thinner
7.75
2441
P. U. D. #1
Service
19.20
2442
asco Water Department
Water & sewer
10.10
Total
776.-27-
2000
12132 to 12172
12173
12174
22175
12176
12177
12178
12179
12180
12181
12182
12183
12184
12185
12186
12187
12188
12189
12190
12191
12192
12193
12194
12195
12196
12197
12198
121..99
12200
12201
12202
12203
12204
12205
12206
1220,7
4476 to 4490
4491
449
4493
4495
4496
4497
4498
2801 to 2815
2816
2817
2818
2819
282Q
2821
282
2823
2824
2825
2826
2827
2828
2829
2830
PA888, WASHINRTON
COUNCIL RHAMBERS OCTOBER L.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Water Department
`layroll-September
64632-85
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Withholding
828-00
Social Security Fund
Soc Sec Deds
152:23
State Treasurer
Ind. Ins. & Med Aid
359:56
Elliott Add Mach; Co -
Stencils- ' 1
13:05
Wallace k Tiernan Inc.
Phenol 'red V etc
22:09
Gen Ghem Division--
Aluminum -sulfate
1,612.00
Pad -States Cast Iron
Gate valves
394:69
Penn Salt Mfg -Co
Chlorine
153:45
Transport Clearings
Freight
32:82
Standard Oil Co
Motor oil & lube
48.60
Propane Gas Service
Gas
99.65
Layrite Concrete Prod
Concrete
66:41
CrystalLinenSupply Co
Rag rental
6.31
Empire Elec Co
Lamps �c install float
97.21
Inland Hardware Co
Wrenches, -etc
25.73
Shields Books & Stationery
Ink, pens, etc
10.80
Smith Truck & Tractor
Truck repairs
35.33
True s -Oil Company
Gasoline
46:98
Husk-Prtg & Office Supply
Gards & signs
33.33
A A Office Equip Company
Service contract
142.60
Columbia Basin News
Printing
45.08
Warren Excavation Co
Earth moving
212.00
Brown Excavation Co
Earth moving
100.10
C. F. Griggs & Assoc
Maps & prints
13.12
Beck's Grocery
Soap
7:75
Western Materials. Inc.
Kemilime
78.53
Tri -City Lumber lards
Lumber, bolts, etc
14.80
Preston Tractor Co
Repair blade
26.29
Pasco Hardware Company
$hovels, etc
36.59
Pasco Electric Co
Repair lift pump
41.33
Potlatch Yards Inc.
Laths & Plywood
20.99
Murphy Motors,
Light repair
6.91
The Fac Tel W Tel Co
Service
20.15
P. U. D..#1
Service
3,580.84
City Treasurer
Postage
1. 15:00
Total
-17,033-17
STREET DEPARTMENT
Street Department
S6attle First Nat'l Bank
Social Security Fund
State Treasurer
Rudd -Paint & -Varnish Co
Pasco Hardware Co
Columbia Hardware Co
True's Oil Co
Tri City Herald
Payroll -September
Withholding
Soc Sec Deds
Ind. Ins. & Med Aid
Paint
Street brooms
Batteries
Gas & Oil
Legal advertising
Total
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
Airport Department
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Social Security Fund
State Treasurer
Bureau of Reclamation
Schorn Paint Co
Pasco Motor Supply
Fasco Hardware Co
C. F. Griggs & Assoc
True's Oil Co
Standard Oil Co
Tri City Heaald
P. U. D. #1
The Pac Tel & Tel Co
Pasco Water Department
City Treasurer
Payroll-september
Withholding
Soc Sec Deds
Ind. Ins. & Med. Aid
Map
Paintli regs, etc
Batteries, ,muffler
Hooks, etc
Maps
Gasoline
Thinner & kerosene
Legal advertising
Service
Service
Water & sewer
Postage
Total
2,45'3.12
373.40
62.78
122.13
268.66
15.81
1.86
145.39
3, ...59
2,100.08
179.40
46.52
.118.06
.50
35.83
20.11
2.95
2.07
109.25
51.76
5.54
484.70
14.00
268.60
6,,00
, 445 - 3b
MEETING
2410 to 2428
2429
2430
2431
2432
2433
2434
2435
2436
2437
2438
2439
830 to 832
833
834
835
836)Em. Ord
837) 842
838)Em. Ord
839) 850
840 )
841) "
842) . »
844) n
845 p
846 �+
847 "
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PASCO, WASHINGTON
PARK DEPARTMENT
Park Department
Seattle First "at'1 Bank
Social Security Fund
State Treasurer
Col Grain & Feed
Tri City Lumber Yards
Basin Typewriter Co
Pasco Machine Co
True's Oil Company
P. U. D. #1
The Pac Tel & E1 Oo
Pasco Water Department
Payroll -September
Witholding
Soc Sec Deds
Ind. Ins. & lied Aid
Feed
Lumb e r
Register rental
Welding
Gasoline
Service
Service
Chlorine, water, etc
Total
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
Cemetery Department
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Social Security Fund
State Treasurer
Vincent E. Small & Assoc
Tri City Herald
Gravely Northwest Inc.
Grigg Bldg Supplies
OK Tire Shop
Col Grain & Feed
Pasco Hdw Company
Madison Lumber & Mill
True's Oil Company
The Pac Tel & Tel Co
P. U. D. #1
Pasco Water Dept
Payroll -September
Withholding
Soc Sec Deds
Ind. Ins. & Med Aid
Profs Services
Legal adv
Mower parts
Plywood
Tire repair
Lawn seed
-Wrenches
Cement
Gasoline
Service
Service
Water
Total
SOCIAL SECURITY FUND
Employment Security Dept Soo Sec 3rd quarter
Dotal
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
Jean M. Matthias Pension
BUILDING & ALTERATIONS
Lewis Hopkins Co
Total
Est #6, Unit B
Total
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE N0. 843
8 Lewis Hopkins Co Extras to Contract
9 Stewart S. Siberry Building rental
Total
YACHT BASIN, ORDINANCE #794
10 John Owsley & Ray Bernd Boat dock
11 True's Oil Co Gasoline
Total
Grant total for all departments $ 59,445.92
COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY HALL FINAL INSPECTION & REQUEST FOR PAYMENT:
W,
1,412.55
92.60
32:76
55.06
8.94
6.71
10.33
13.07
18.35
• 196 : 35
7,15
278.43
� 2,132.30
484.00
35.40
10:60
9,86
20.00
.91
24.25
5.21
13.33
198.40
4.74
4.65
27.75
29.30
68.27
X577 25
�1.00
3,371. 0
75.00
375.00
$ 8.699.22
$ AJ,699.22
$42-54
50.00
92.
$ 790.50
2.19
$ 792.69
A letter was read from H. Brandt Gessel stating a final inspection was made on
September 30, 1955• A list of 15 items was tabulated for correction. City Eng-
ineer has the list; would like to have our heating engineer make another check
in about a month or six weeks; also recommend that Mr. Hopkins be paid in accord-
ance with terms of the agreement and thatthe guarantee period start as of Sept-
ember -29th, 1955.
Membet.s of the Council not satisfied with cooling system as it now operates in
the Council Chamber; also agree that time should be set following medhanical
inspection. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks that the City will not
accept building until after mechanical inspection and corrections. Motion carried.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RESIGNATION, J. A. AVERY:
A letter was read from J. A. Avery, dated October 3, 1955, tendering his resig-
nation as Councilman. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Hicks that Mayor Pro
tem L. E. Bonnett call all councilmen together in the near future for the pur=
pose of selecting a successor to full fill this position to the next election.
Motion carried. Hicks suggested immediate action.
MERCHANT POLICE PETITION:
Application by petition was.read, signed by Grant H. Stringham, S. S. Jilek,
Wm. W. Crater, D. P. Lamberto and 0. C. Adams, petitioning the.Council to Comm-
ission Walter A. Brinke a merchant Policeman in Pasco. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Milne to turn to Police Committee for study and report. (Hicks,
VanHoy and Connell)
PUBLIC_HEARINGI__CEMETERY EMERGENCY: ORDINANCE NO. 85o.-
AN
50:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE CEM-
ETERY DEPARTMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,000.00 FROM THE GEN-
ERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO TO PAY BUDGETED
EXPENSES OF THE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR
1955
Notice of public hearing was read.
person.
No objections registered by letter or in
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 850 the third
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 850 was read. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 850 has been given the third reading. Mot-
ion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded b Milne to adopt Ordinance No.
850. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6�.
13EGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT,
AGREEMENT, FRANKLIN COUNTY FILE DEPARTMENT, NO. 3:
Perry McKeehan presented an agreement covering their fire truck and equipment
now housed in the City Fire Department, same to be manned by members of the
City Fire Department. The agreement was discussed but not accepted. Motion
made by VanHoy, seconded by Bonnett to accept agreement subject to City Attorney
and Fire Commissions approval. Hicks favored more time to investigate and will
vote "No" on accepting agreement now. Bonnett withdrew his second to the motion.
No second was forthcoming so motion died for want of a second. Motion was made
by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that agreement be turned to City Attorney and Fire
Committee for study regarding revision and present at next regular meeting.
Motion carried.
LIBRARY STUCCO FINISH:
Mr. Thompson of the Thompson Construction Company spoke in regard to finishing
Library Stucco. It will take $1,963.45 for nthe City's portion of expense includ-
ing replacement of eaves and down spouts. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by
VanHoy that the City Attorney draw an Emergency Ordinance in the amount of
$1,963.45 for re -stucco to Library and replacement of eaves and down spouts.
Motion carried.
GAS FRANCHISE:
Gray Clifton, with members of the Chamber of �ommerce,.wished to know if action
would be taken on the Gas Franchise question. He.was informed by the Mayor that
the Council was not ready to make a decision; more study needed. Clifton offered
the services of a Committee from the Chamber to assist, when the meeting is called
for discussion.
STREET DEVELOPMENT, NORTH LUCAS:
Jay Robinson made inquiry relative to opening up North Lucas. Several proposit-
ions were mentioned. He intends to build five houses at a time in this area and
on North Lucas. The expression of one member was that the intention is to open
Lucas Street in the coming year but just how it will be done is not known at
this time.
STREET PAVING: Mr. Robinson said he had contacted F. H. A. and looked into
L. I. D. Bond issue. Milne suggested he contact Pl N. Royal, Principal Engineer,
Seattle; grades and gravel were mentioned. No action taken.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED, BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
WATER DEPARTMENT BTLLING MACHINE:
Chairman Connell reports,the Committee recommends the purchase of a billing
machine.;. provisions were made in the 1955 Budget. Motion made by Bonnett, sec-
onded by' Hicks to call for bids on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., October 18, 1955. City
Engineer to furnish specifications. Motion carried.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WESTON REDI-MIX:
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Committee reports that a meeting will be held with representatives of this company
this week to formulate an agreement.
THE PORT DISTRICT through Scott Roff wish to know if the City is still interested
in approximately 39000 yards of gravel. They are interested in acquiring City
property near the Port.
PURCHASES:
CITY CLERK:
5M Large envelopes $ 58.02
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
lankets 82.50
WATER DEPARTMENT:
,Copper tubing, Printing, Parts for Raw
Water Meter and Digging Machine 761-04-
Motion
61.04
Motion made by Connell, .seconded by Bonnett authorizing purchases*
by roll call vote of five'.(5i. Milne out of council room.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
John E. Overman
Inland Electric Inc
Mobile Canteen
Triple L Cafe
Webb Tractor & Equip Co
Ramsay -Hendrick 8c Groom
Kool-Vent of Tri Cities
Oregon Hearing -Aid
Sherwin-Williams Co
Physician & surgeon
Applicance shop
Service to patients
Cafe & drive inn
Equip Sales Office
Building contractors
Awnings
Retail hearing aid
Paint store
Motion carried
810 So. 10th
804 W. Lewis
Hospital
1520 N. 4th
319 W. Lewis
Milton, Oreg
Burbank, Wn
Portland, Ore
332 W. Lewis
Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Bonnett approving applications as presented.
Motion carried.
AIRPORT LEASES:
Mansfield Distributing Qompany Storage of beverages
Washington State Highway Dept Office space
Elmer Matheson Storage
Kirk's Marina, Inc. Storage
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded b y.Hicks accepting for signatures, the foregoing
leases as: approved by the Airport Committee. Motion carried.
STREET COMMITTEE:
Reports that sprinkling menace has been taken care of.
LUDWIG PROPERTY, EAST LEWIS & FRANKLIN:
Mr..Ludwig advised to petition for vacation.
WATER COMMITTEE:
Reports that the Water Department is badly in need of a ditch digging machine.
Appropriation set up in the 1956 Budget. Motion made by O.onnell, seconded by
Bonnett that the Water Department be authorized to call for bids on.a ditch
digger on Tuesday, November 1, 1955• City Engineer to furnish specifications.
Motion carried.
INSURANCE COMMITTEE, SHERWOOD & ROBERTS:
At this time the Mayor appointed Sherwood & Roberts firm to succeed Roy Dilling-
ham on the Insurance Committee.
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT:
Report for September 1955 was,read and ordered,filed.
READING OF RESOLUTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 368: Amending Resolution No. 1292 creating a City Planning
Commissionhe amendment states the Mayor shall be an ex -officio member;
the other six members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that Resolution No. 368 has been
given a reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded Hicks to
adopt Resolution No. 368. Motiowcarried by roll call vote of six (6).
PASCO, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 369: Transferring the sum of $10,000.00 from Fire Station No. 2
Construction Fund to the Ladder Truck Fund. Mbtion made by Bonnett, seconded by
Combs that Resolution No. 369 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by
Bonnett, seconded b yy Combs to adopt Resolution No. 369. Motion carried by roll
call vote of six (6).
READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO'. 846:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ACCUMULATED ARTERIAL
STREETS AND STORM SEWER FUND
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 846 the second
reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 846 was read by title.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 846 has been given
the second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded
by Hicks to give.Ordinance No. 846 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance
No. 846 was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No.
846 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, sec-
onded by Milne to adopt Ordinance No. 846. Motion caraied by roll call vote of
six (6).
ORDINANCE NO. 847:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PASCO CITY CODE 0-1.04 AND
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 688, PRESCRIBING STREET
WIDTHS: AMENDING PASCO CITY CODE 9-1.44 AND SEC-
TION 9 OF ORDINANCE NO. 6689 PRESCRIBING FEES: AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 847 the second
reading,by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 847 was read. Motion
made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 847 has been given the
second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by
Milne to give Ordinance No. 847 the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made
by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to adopt Ordinance No- 847. Motion carried by roll
call vote of six (6).
ORDINANCE NO. 848:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ONE OF ORDINANCE
NO. 595, SECTION TWO OF ORDINANCE NO. 444, 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 FRANKLIN COUTNY, WASHINGTON, FROM RESIDENT-
IAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to give drdinance No. 848 the second
readIng by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 848 was read by title.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 848 has been given
the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, sec-
onded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 848 the third reading. Motion carried..
Ordinance No. 848 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ord-
inance No. 848 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by
Bonnett, seconded by Combs to adopt Ordinance No. 848. Motion carried by roll call
vote of six (6).
ORDINANCE NO. 849:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS THREE AND FOUR OF
ORDINANCE NO. 595, AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.12 AND
5-9.28, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE
CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY
SITUATED IN FRANKLIN COUFTY, WASHINGTON, FROM RES*
IDENTIAL R-2 TO MANUFACTURING M-1
Motion made by Milne seconded by Bon8ett to give O��iinance No. 84 the second read-
ing by title only. Motion carried. rdinance No. l9 was read. otion made by
Bonnett, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 849 has been given the second reading
by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give Ord-
inance No. 849 the third reading. Motion carried. ordinance 7 No:- re:ad;:=j:,A -
M6tion`mad6 by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 849 has been given the
third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to adopt
Ordinance No. 849. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (5).
LIBRARY MINUTES: Submitted for records.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday,
8:00 P. M., October 18, 1955. Motion carried. -
Attest:
PA
arryV. uster, mayor
DAY OF , 21955.
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