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Home My WebLink About02-21-1956 MinutesGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS V 2429 FEBRUARY 21, 19 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable 14ayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell, Raymond Hicks, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. C. S. Milne was absent. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held February 7, 1956 were read and approved. BIDS: !� TON TRUCK FOR ENGINEER DEPT: Notice of bid call was read. One -(l) bid was received from the Smith Truck and Tractor Company in the amount of 01,643.00. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to.accept the bid of Smith Truck & Tractor Company on the 2 ton Truck in the amount of $1.643.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ELECTRIC WELDER, WATER DEPARTMENT: Notice of bid was read. Three (3) bids were received, opened and read as follows: Monarch Machine & Tool Co 1 #S-7066 Lincoln Welder $2,110.00 410 So. Oregon Sales Tax 70.33 Pasco, Washington $2,1b0.�33 Welders Supply Company 1 #S-7066 Lincoln Welder $2,026.35 513 W. Court Sales Tax 67.55 Pasco, Washington 2,093.90 Welders Supply Company 1 GL -4188 Hobart Welder $1,966.35 513 W. Court Sales Tax 65.55 Pasco, Washington $2t031-90 Motion made by Combs, seconded by -Bonnett to turn bids to City Engineer and Water Committee for recommendation. Motion carried. LIBRARY REWIRING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Notice was read. Seven (7) bids received, opened and read as follows: Schultz Electric $ 2,849.50 Pasco, Washington Sales Tax 94-98 $ T, -9Z -4d, Grigg's $ 3,465.53 Kennewick, Washington Sales Tax 115.52 • � , 1.0 Crothers Electric 3,699.00 Kennewick, Washington Sales Tax 123.30 3sb22-3U Pasco Electric $ 3,811.59 Pasco, -Washington Sales Tax 127.05 93b.6� Empire Electric $ 4,105.00 Pasco, Washington Sales Tax 136.83 ,2 1. Batspn's Electric $ 4,242.04 Kennewick, Washington Sales Tax 141-40 $7,3b3-44 Royal Company $ 4,445.00 Kennewick, Washington Siles Tax 168-17 4,593-17 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to turn bids to consulting Engineer and City Engineer for study and recommendation at next t-egular meeting. Motion carried.. PETITION AGAINST AUTO WRECKING YARD: A petition was read, signed by sixteen (16) property owners in Owen's Addition requesting that the Council not allow an Auto Wrecking Yard on Chestnut between A & B Streets account rendering their radio and television useless and obnoxious odors from burning scrap. A few taxpayers were present to support the petition. Gerald G. G'rewell was present in behalf of his application. Motion madd by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to hold a public hearing at 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, March 6. 1956. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS PETITION TO VACATE NO. & SO. ALLEY, BLK 182 HELM'S 2nd ADDITION: Petitioned by Clarence E. Henry as per Ordinance No. 650 and Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 375: Fixing time and lace for.Public Hearing on petition to vacate north and south alley in Block l J. Helm's Second Addition to Pasco according to plat thereof recorded in the office of the Auditor of Franklin County, Washington. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that Resolution No. 375 be read. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Resolution No. 375 as read. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell to give legal notice and hold a public hearing on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 20, 1956. Motion carried. JAMES E. WELCH DECREE VIOLATION: Copy of letter dated Oanuary 21, 1956, from City Attorney to James E. Welch, stating that Mr. Welch, it appears, is continuing to operate in open and will- ful defiance of the terms and the spirit of the injunction and giving him to February 1, 1956 to comply. Copy of the second letter to Welch's Attorney John Wilkins, Kennewick, Wash. was read requesting in writing Mr. Welch's intention relative to his business operations. WESTON.J SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY: Copy, of letter from City Attorney to Duane E. Taber was read requesting a meeting with Taber�s.client and Councilman L. E. Bonnett. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. STANDARD OIL SERVICE STATION ON W. LEWIS & 10th: Mr. J. H. Olman presented a sketch of the proposed Service Station revised showing ingress and egress with the flow of traffic. Several copies were furnished members of the Council for review. In conclusion motion was made by Hicks, seconded by Zier that application be granted according to revised plans with entrance on 10th as submitted to council on February 21, 1956 . Motion carried. MARINE RESERVE CORPS IN PASCO: Dean Dion requests approval of the ltl ayor and Council by letter on establishinga Res- etve' Corp in Pasco; He feels that the Walla Walla and Yakima Reserve are very unhand `r1 y. Motion made by. Combs, seconded by Zier authorizing the ayor to sub- mit a letter stating need of !viarine Corps Reserve in Pascot Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. REPORTS: PURCHASES: Motion made by Connell, seconded by Hicks authorizing the following purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CITY CLERK: 6 Smokestands $ 70.00 WATER DEPT: Pearl Oil,, thawing pipe line & repair sleeves 299.88 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: Subscription to magazines 8.00 PLANNING COMMISSION: oPhotos 26.45 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier to accept the following applications for issuance. Motion carried. Home Roofers & Siders Hanson Bros Janitor Sery Elaine's Beauty Shop Wayne McGuffin Amusement Agcy Edward A. Thornton Loyal W. Pelley D. P. Cartwright Joyce R. Chapman Ebony Radio TV & Appliance C. H. Andersen .W. H;. Yous o Pogue's Poultry Produce, Stand -Oil Company Aaron & Frank's Tri City Construction John R. Weber Roofing, siding contr Janitor service Beauty shop Amusement agency Bookkeeper Accountant Accountant Beauty Shop Repair Solicitor Solicitor Wholesale delivery Wholesale delivery Service Station Contractor Solicitor 1827 W. Nixon 732 So. 4th 826 W.• Nixon 521 W. Yakima 923 Oneonta 1116 W. Margaret 1715 Yakima 307 No. 12th 604 So. Douglas Walla Walla Kellogg, Idaho Kennewick Pasco 1132 Sylvester 2103 N. Arthur Waitsburg 2431 PASCO, WASHINGTON 1?LAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 21, 19 BID REPORT -WELDER: Bids on Welder were examined by Committee and City Engineer. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier that the low bid of Pasco -Yakima Welders Supply Company in the amount of $2,093.90 be accepted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six. PARKING METERS: Chief of Police McKibbin reports that they have 26 parking meters repaired and ready for installation. Recommends that they be placed on South 4th Avenue be- low Columbia Street. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Hicks authorizing the Police to make installation as requested, leaving two spaces in front of Elks Temple for no parking zone. Motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING: The Fire Building is badly in need of eavetroughs and down spouts. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Bonnett that the Fire Chief or Committee submit an estim- ate on cost of this installation. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: HOUSING COMMISSION: Mayor Custer appointed C. S. Roff to succeed himself on the Housing Commission, term to expire on January 28, 1961. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs approving the appointment. Motion carried. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Mayor Custer appointed A. A. Barnes to succeed himself on the Civil Service Commission, term expiring on February 17, 1962. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs approving the appointment. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 858: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION: REGULATING THE PARKING OF MOBILE HOMES OR TRAILER COACHES: PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF APPROVED TRAILER PARKS: REGULATING THE LOCATION, ERECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CONDUCT OF TRAILER PARKS: PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEALING PASCO CITY CODE CHAPTER 7-8 AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to give 9rdinance No. 858 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 858 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 858 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Amendments suggested by Bonnett with reference to 7-8-12, that business license be issued by the calendar year and not prorated,on same basis as all other business licenses. Fee same as County was mentioned, Health Officer revoking license or City Council; Ptb.lic Hearing set by City Council; setting up a board td pass on violations; these are a few of the things to be discussed and amendments requested. GAS TANK - AIRPORT: Councilman Hicks reports that Mr. Loney,delivering gas for the City, reports that 350 gallons cannot be accounted for since his delivery on February 13, 1956 when measured on February 21, 1956; installing a pump in the vicinity of the City Hall was mentioned. Mr. Loney to make a thorough investigation and report at next regular meeting. CLAIMS: CITY GRADER ACCIDENT DECEMBER 1, 1955: Claims were presented by Robert W. Wilkinson for $364.67 and A. E. Stromme for $392.65. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks that the foregoing dlairms be denied on basis of present information. Motion carried. Recommended by City Attorney. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 21, 1956 City Clerk furnished 'each member a copy of the January 1956 Budget report of all Departments. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier to adjourn to next regular meeting, 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, March 6, 1956. Motion carried. ATTEST: arr,y , Custer, Mayor PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1956•