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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-1955 MinutesV 2386 MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 18, 19 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell, C. S. Milne and T. R. VanHoy, Absent, Raymond Hicks. City Attorney Richard G. Pat- rick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meetings held October 3rd and October 4th, 1955 were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS: CALL, FOR BIDS! BILLING MACHINE: Public.hotice'on call for bids was read. Three (3) bids were received, opened and read as follows:, The National Cash Register Co) National 26" Non -Typewriter S*11 Washington Street ) Billing Machine $ 4.1A0:00 Spokane:;i Washington ) Sales tax 1 8:00 • 00 ALTERNATE BID: National 26" Typewriter Billing Machine 4,730.00 Sales Tax : W.67 • 67 A A Office Equipment Co ) Underwood Sundstrand with 104 No. 10th ) 18" Front Feed carriage $ 2,969.95 Pasco, Washington ) Sales tax 99.00 $ _ 3,0 .9 ALTERNATE BID: Underwood Sundstrand with �4" Front Feed carriage 3,158.00 Sales Tax 10 .28 3p263-76 Burroughs Adding Machine Co ) Burroughs Sensimatic P. 0. Box 964 ) Billing Machine 3,023.10 Walla Walla, Washington ) Sales Tax 100.76 3sl23-96 Motion made by Bonnett,seconded by VanHoy-to refer to Water Committee and City Engineer for study and report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. CITY HALL & FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS: A letter was"read from H. Brandt Gessel, Architect certifying that according to the Contract, Lewis -Hopkins Company, Contractor, will be due for payment on Units A & B on November 1, 1955• No action taken. ARCHITECT'S FEE: A statement was read showing a balance due to H. Brandt Gessel of'$164.40. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to refer this to the Council Committee and City Engineer for recommendation. Motion carried. REFUND,. BEN PROCK: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy approving refund of $1.50 on applica- tion for civil service examination. Motiin carried by roll call vote of five (5). LEASE OF PASCO BOAT BASIN (CONCESSIONAIRE): Lease drawn by the ea4k Board and John B. Owsley, amended by the Lessee and City Attorney was read for approval; the lease was approved as to form by the Corps of U. S. Army Engineers. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Bonnett to accept lease and amendment for signature of the Mayor. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). AIRPORT PURCHASES (0. V. COTTON): A letter was read from Purchasing Agent S. A. Connell authorizing the -Airport Manager to make purchases up to 10.00 direct from the Airport and requesting concurrance. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs to concur in granting this authority. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON F 2387 REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 18. 1955 CONVENTION OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEWAGE & INDUSTRIAL WASTE: A letter was read from A. J. Reisdorph, Superintendent of Sewage Treatment Plant requesting permission to represent the City.in'Vancouver, B. C., ori'October 27th, 28th and 29th, 1955• Motion m3.de by Connell, seconded by -Milne to refer to Water Committee .for decision. Bonnett to act as Chairman of Committee. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. STREET CONSTRUCTION: Jay Robinson spoke"to the Council with reference to a letter written to Mr. Royal, copy of which was mailed to Chairman Milne: Firiancing'a-street construction pro- ject was ,the essence of the letter: Mr. Rdy* 614ould -furnish information on re- quest of the City'Council. Robinson to'again_state question to the City Clerk, who will write letter over Chairman Milne's signature. ,WATER SERVICE, EAST SIDE: W. F. Statten and'Robert Wilkerson request water service to be*furnished to their residences near Butte & WaldO.mar. Building Inspector to check with Brooder as to distance from Main and approximate cost. TRI CITY COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RELATIONS: Mr. deSchepper, Secretary of the -Committee, made inquiry relative to funds avail- able -for Kurtzman's 'Park in 1956; states"that'the-above Committee has $500.00 to assist in development. He was assured that some money would be made available this next ,year. AGREEMENT: RURAL FIRE TRUCK: o aA letter was read from Sherwood & Roberts, Inc., stating that Franklin County Fire Protection District No.'3 has ample coverage for bodilyinjuryy, property damage, fire, theft and $500.00 deductible collision under UnitedaPacific Ins- urance Company, Policy �No: A18635, expiring March 4, 1956. The City Liability for the operation of this truck would be covered under this policy. AGREEMENT read as amended on Page 2, adding lines -4, 5 & 6 "as between the City and the District the City shall not be'responsible for damage to or destruction of the truck .rid/or equipment_regardless of the cause of the -damage or destruct- ion". Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs to accept agreement for the Mayor's signature. Motion carried unanimous. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PURCHASES: STREET: WATER: Prestone Meter yokes, Valves, Meter, Valves, Sawdust, Reducer & pipe bends CITY CLERK: Typewriter Stands AIRPORT: Approximately 1,000 b.f. lumber Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne authorizing Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). FARM CITY WEEK, OCTOBER 23 THROUGH 29, 1955: 53.82 $ 906.08 $ 56.83 178.00 the foregoing purchases. Chamber of Commerce has requested to use Third Avenue between Lewis and Columbia Streets for equipment display during this time. -Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell that this be allowed if agreeable with merchants on Third Avenue in that block. Motion carried. MERCHANT POLICE: I , Police Committee report in favor of granting petition for Merchant Police Service to Walter A. Brinke. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy to accept the rec- ommendation of the Police Committee and grant request as p6titioned. Motion carried unanimous. LIBRARY BUILDING STUCCO: Bonnett reports that crew is ready to start work. WESTON REDI-MIX: Changes to be made in agreement contract by Company and City Attorney within a few days. 2388 PASCO, WASHINGTON BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Twelve applications were presented as follows: Edward Maier Mail order service 1027 Margaret M. G. Maixner Dentistry 808 So. 10th Don's Richfield Service Service station 609 W. Lewis J. E. MacDonald Rooms 217 W. Clark Al Kerchenberg Solicitor Pasco Hotel Lane Concrete Co Contractor Kennewick. Nield Apartments Apartment house 1304 Hopkins T-ik Tok Cafe Cafe 130 No. -10th The Apartment Arcade Apartments 1716 No. Arthur Welder's Supplies Welding supplies 1919 No. 4th Chas. W. Vaughan Solicitor 1123 W. Shoshone Western Coop Hatcheries ylatchery Box 121(Airport) Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne authorizing issuance. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 852-- AN 52: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN .EMERGENCY IN THE LIBRARY FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF 01,963.45 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO TO REPLACE EAVES AND DOWN SPOUTS AND TO REFINISH THE STUCCO ON THE LIBRARY Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 852.the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 852 was read. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Bonnett that -Ordinance No. 852 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. -Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 852 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 852 was read by title. Motion made by Connell, seccncbd. by. Milne that Ordinance No.. 852 has been given the -second reading by title only. Motion carried: ' Motiorn' made by Connell, seconded by Milne to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 1, 1955• Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 853: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, REPAIR AND RENEWAL OF THE SIDEWALKS> IN THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Connell, seconded by VanHo to give Ordinance No. 853 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No'. �53 was read. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 853 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Connell to give Ordinance No. 853 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 853 was read.' Motion made by Connell, seconded by-VanHoy that Ordinance No. 853 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: STREET BARN: - No bids received on the advertisement to>sell buildings so Mayor suggests making them available to farmers for grange building or something comparable. No obj- ections registered. MONTHLY BUDGET: City Clerk furnished each member a copy of the monthly budget for September for all departments. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, November 1, 1955 at 8:00 P. M. Motion carried. G=' Harry . Custer, ayor ATTEST: y tiler PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY 0w 1955.