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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-1956 MinutesX433 REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 6, 1956 CALL TO ORDER: 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, Raymond Hicks, C. S. Milne, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. City Attorney R. G. Patrick was present. READING,OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held February 21, 1956 were read and approved. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that all vouchers properly signed and approved be allowed. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CURRENT EXPENSE 35178 to 35188 Various Departments Payroll -February 1,490.15 35189 to 35204 Police Department Payroll -February 2,571.90 35205 to 35211 `Mayor & Councilmen Payroll -February 68.60 35212 to 35229 Various Departments ,Payroll- February 3,086.07 35230 to 35245 Police Department ,Payroll -February 2,575.40 35246 to 35252 Regular Firemen Payroll -February 2,094.91 35253 to 35268 Volunteer Firemen Payroll -February 45.44 35269 Seattle First That' 1 Withholding 1,299.46 35270 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 222.87 35271 Firemen's Pension Fund Pension deductions 158.59 35272 Bn Fn Med Sery Corp Insurance 99.85 35273 Tax Commission Comp sales tax 6.80 35274 Victor Adding Mach Co Adding machine 346.06 35275 Brandt Automatic Cashier Crimper 83.00 35276 Gemeral Electric Co Mobile combination 499.66 35277 Norman J. Tinling Repair machine 95.58 35278 Book Pub Company Annotations 5.17 35279 Saar Heating & Engr Co Instructioh, etc 94.24 35280 Pioneer, Inc. Registration certificates 9.57 35281 Shaw 61 Bor' d.en Company Dog tags 42.06 35282 Burroughs Corp Service contracts 37.20 35283 Root Radiotelephone Radio mtnce 63.04 35284 Crystal Linen Supply Rag rental 3.88 35285 Shields Books & Stationery Tape, ink, staples, etc 20.94 35286 Murphy Motorg Inc. Farts & labor 175.15 35287 Husk Prtg & Office' Supply Ribbons, stationery, etc 93.26 35288 Inland Hardware Co Lamps 11.06 35289 Nelson's Market Soap 7.91 35290 McFarland's Gasoline 5.52 35291 Don & Gene Oil, lube, etc 96.93 35292 Franklin Appliance Recorder tape 1.91 35293 Smith Truck & Tractor New truck 1,643.00 35294 Economy Drug Co Photo supplies 9.92 35295 Columbia Basin Taper Wax & applicator 17.35 35?96 Tri City Auto Electric Car repair 43.35 35297 U. S. Laundry Service 10.67 35298 Jaynes Typewriter Exch Dictaphone, etc 336.97 35299 Welder's Supply Co Oxygen & demurrage 5.91 35300 Tri City Herald Printing & adv 158.17 35301 Korten's Recorder tape 5.67 35302 Gerry's Upholstery Plastic 6.20 35303 Empire Electric Co Lamps & switch 3.16 35304 Blakg, Moffitt & Towne Towels 45.60 35305 Bert s 'Texaco Service Gasoline 9.75 35306 Pasco Electric Install new control 96.08 35307 Jones Window Cleaners Janitor service 120.00 35308 Tommy's Janitor Service Janitor service 86.67 35309 Esther Sawyers Meals 263.25 35310 Lorayne Larson Matron fee 6.00 35311 Genevie llewborne iYIatron fee 8.00 35312 The Tac Tel & Tel Co Service 53.89 35313 Pasco Water Department Water & sewer 213.30 35314 City Treasurer Postage & frei�otal 9 18, 3378' P 2434 REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 6, 1956 WATER DEPARTMENT 12503 to 12539 Water Department Payroll -February $ 6,148.50 12540 Seattle First `yat' 1 Bank Withholding 748.90 12541 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 140.75 12542 Tax Commission Excise tax 839.67 12543- Transport Clearings Freight 18.17 12544 Scientific Supplies Co Testing supplies 92.66 12545 State Treasurer- Boiler inspection 1.00 12546 Propane Gas Service Gas 99.98 12547 Homelite Sealing r ing 4.61 12548 Burroughs Corp Service contract 31.41 12549 Fireman's Fund Ind Co Reimb-insurance 93.00 12550 Penn Salt Mfg Company Chlorine 102.30 12551 Crystal Linen Supply Co Rag rental 3.15 x:2552 Friden Calculating Lch Mtnce 35.13 12553 Hughes & Company Copper pipe 20682.12 12554 Reese Concrete Pipe Co File 7.75 12555 Warren Excavation Co Earth moving 75.00 12556 J. P. Head Plmg &,Heating Repair boiler 2,141.25 12557 Col Basin Paper & Supply Towels, soaps, etc 40.19 12558 Economy Drug Flashlight, gloves, etc 10.76 12559 Economy Tire & Auto Service Tire repair 1.81 12560 Downey's Equip & Exch Thawing pipe 43.40 12561 Tri City Herjald Legal adv 5.10 12562 Miller's Prescription Drug Mercury 24.70 12563 Pasco Machine Company Repair pump, etc 57.03 12564 Kenneth "elson Co Earth moving 180.00 12565 Phields Books & Stationery 'aper, carbon, etc 29.09 12566 asco nHardware Company Faint & water bags 11.70 12567 Empire "lectric Company Disconnect wiring, etc 37.97 12568 Husk Prtg Office Supply Warrants 50.12 12569 Tri City Lumber Yard Inc Lumber & nails 15.17 12570 Smith Truck & Tractor Repair.sighals, etc 10.57 12571 Twin City Motor Supply Chains 10.53 12572 Inland Hardware Snips, bit set, etc 26.25 12573 Preston Tractor Co Springs 6.20 12574 The Pac Tel & Tel Co Service 18.00 12575 City Treasurer Postage 15.00 Total 13,E AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 2973 to 2988 Airport Department 'ayroll-February $ 2,196.94 2989 Seattle First "at'1 Bank Wit�cholding 192.30 2990 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 48.76 2991 Continental Oil Co Fuel oil.& gas 327.63 2992 Duke's Electric Service Tube, tape, etc 81.74 2993 R & T Plmg & Heating Cable, nuts, etc 57.39 2994 Husk Prtg & Office Supply Vouchers 47.74. 2995 Young's Dept Store Flag material 2.72 2996 Economy Tire & Auto Fires & tubes 52.58 2997 Shields Books & Stationery Envelopes & stamp 12.66 2998 Col Basin Paper & Supply Deodorant blocks 7.44 2999 Pasco Motor Supply Zerex, hose,.etc 33.19 3000 Schorn Paint Co Paint, primer, etc 38.62 3001 The Pac Tel & Tel Co Service 7.00 3002 Pasco Water Dept Water & sewer 437.75 Total 3,544.46 STREET DEPARTMENT 4606 to 4619 Street Department A.ayroll-February 2,351.76 4620 Seattle First "at'l Withholding 310.30 4621 Social Security aind Soc Sec Deds 54.34 4622 Smith Truck & Tractor Repair car, etc 212.94 4623 Columbia Grain & Feed Salt 1.03 4624 Economyy Tire & Auto Trie repair, etc 6.10 4625 Pasco Iv,achine Co Welding 9.31 4626 Husk Prtg& ')ffice Supply Vouchers 8.12 4627 P. U. D. #1 StrAighten light 15.46 j'otal $ 2,969.36 PARK DEPARTMENT 2556 to 2576 nark Department Payroll -February $ 1,543.65 2577 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 130.75 2578 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 34.17 Total $ 1,708.57 REG 2435 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS CEMETERY DEPARTMENT 6. 1 903 to 905 Cemetery Department Payroll -February $ '1.,502.20 96:6 Seattle First 11at'1 Bank Withholding 36.80 907 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 11.00 908 Columbia Grain & Feed Stet ladder 17.15 909 Husk Prtg & Office Supply Vouchers 8.12 910 The Pac Tel & Tel Co Service 10.55 911 Pasco Water Department Water service 13.75 Total 599.57 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 2501 to 2504 Library Department rayroll-February $ 636.22 2505 Seattle First 1�at'1 Bank Withholding 88.00 2506 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 14.78 .2507 o Tax Commission Comp sales tax .26 2508 State Treasurer Boiler inspection 1.50 2509 The J. K..Gill Company Books 22.58 2510 Geographical Publishing Co Atlas 29.75 2511 - Nathaniel. Dame & Co Books 30.00 2512 Spokesman, Review Subscription 9.00 2513 Tricity Herald Legal advertising 2.66 2514 Vencent E,. Small & Assoc Prof Services 270.00 2515 Continental Oil Co Fuel oil 152.16 2516 ?asco Water Department Water & sewer 3.50_ Total $ 1,2 41 BUILDING & ALTERATIONS 26 Lewis Hopkins Company Roof repair Total BLDG & ALT, EMERG ORD #843 17 Foster B. Cain Fence braces Total CITY HALL FURNITURE 3' Jaynes Typewriter Exchange Stand Total Grand total for all Departments $42,807.61 COMMUNICATIONS: PETITION: WIDEN 6th AVENUE (R. 0. HALL): 155.00 51.67 1.67 $ 26.0 $ 6.0 A petition signed by property ownerson Sixth between Clark and Shoshone requests that this portion of Sixth be widened. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to turn this to the Street Committee. Motion carried. PETITION: TRUCK REPAIR WORK, ILLINOIS & IRVING: A petition signed by fourteen property owners requests that necessary action be taken to eliminate heavy duty trucking service and servicing of freight trucks in residential district. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn this to the Police Committee for action. Motion carried. AIRPORT LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR.LANDING FIELD: Ma,ypr Custer briefed a letter from 0. V. Cotton and report on meeting of the Advisory Committee relative to the field lighting system improvements and stated that this rehabilitation with a modern lighting system would cost approximately $48000.00. Vincent Small & Associates Engineering Firm were recommended to make a study and produce, upon council approval, plans and specifications for the project. It was explained that the CAA has, in the planning stage, their program for the installation of a TVOR facility in Pasco for the fiscal year 1958. West Coast Airlines have made an urgent request that they consider advancing this plan to the fiscal ,year dif 1957 which starts in July 1956. Federal aid in the form of matching money is now available if a timely application is filed with the GAA. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Bonnett giving the Airport Uom:nittee and the 'Mayor authority to make application to the CAA for matching funds for lighting rehabilitation system. Motion carried. The Council recommends that this work be done during the long daylight hours of the summer season. E. 2436 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 6. 1 TRANSFERS: From Emergency Ordinances No. 781 & 793 in the amount of $7,205.20. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that transfer as requested be made. Motion carried. TRANSFER: Retirement of Bonds Ec interest: February Series A 1944 Bond $ 583.33 Interest 110.00 $ 693.33 Series B 1946 Bond 83.37 Interest 27.50 110.87 Series 1948 Bond 750.00 Interest 406.25 1156.25 Series 1954 Bond 416.66 Interest 2016.00 2432.66 Reserve 1954 Bond 966.67 966.67 $5,359.78 March Series A-1944 Bond 583.33 Interest 92.50 675.83 Series B 1946 Bond 83.33 Interest 27.50 110.83 Series 1948 8ond_? 833.37 Interest 381•.90 1215.27 Series 1954 Bond'-' 2015.96 2432.62 Reserve 1954 966.67 966.67 $5,401.22 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell that request of February and March be authorized. Motion carried. CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY, GAS PUMP: A -letter from the Company, a copy of which was furnished each councilman; following a short discussion with reference to leakage from the present tank and finances for a new one motion was made by Milne, se©nded by Connell to turn this to the property committee - Combs, Zier & Bonnett. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: AUTO WRECKING YARD ON CHESTNUT BETWEEN X& B STREETS: Notice of hearing was read. T. D. Peterson represented a large number of property owners in this location and stated that this type of business would evaluate the district and these people could not find buyers or renters nor afford to move else- where. Most of these homes have been in existence for a long time and acquired by hard work. He feels the objection well taken and consideration is requested b -to the Council. Mr. Grewell states that there are car bodX!es and other items in evidence defacing that area as to appearance. Mr. Lovelace, Building Inspector, was asked about the clean up program and said that there was,, some more work to be done but finding owners of discarded items was difficult; scrap on the streets can be removed and the Sheriff can move abandoned cars. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne that application for license be denied. Motion carried. USED CAR & TRACTOR SALES LOT, LOTS 13, 14, 15.& 16, BLK 24, RIVERSIDE ADDITION C-7 ZnNF! A letter was read from Edward Evans in connection with business license application to operate a used car and tractor sales lot. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn this to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. REPORTS: HILLHAVEN REST HOME, WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT: An agreement was read by Councilman Bonnett whereby the Hillhaven Inc., is desirous of having an 811 City Water Service extended down Road 24 from Court Street to Oct- ave Street which would cost approximately $4,323.69. Installation would be fin- anced by Hillhaven Inc. Reimbursement would be in order as other hook-ups are made on the line up to five -sixths of the cost. A discussion relative to minimum charges and fire hydrant followed. In conclusion a motion was made by Bonnett that Mayor Custer be authorized to sign for the City of Pasco an agreement with Hillhaven Inc. for water installation. Motion withdrawn. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs authorizing Mayor to sign agreement with Hillhaven Inc. regard- ing extension of an 8f1 water line down Road 24 from Court to Octave with provisions that fire hydrant be installed within 2001 of their connection and at their expense. Motion carried. CURB OUT., CITY HALL PARKING LOT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Milne authorizing the City Engineer to have curb cut and sidewalk resurfaced. motion carried. ULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 6, 1956 E 2437 RE -WIRING, LIBRARY BIDS: A letter was read from Vincent E. Small & Associates advising the rejection of all bids and a slight revision in specifications. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that all bids on Library Rewiring be rejected, deposits returned and to re -advertise for bids on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., "larch 20, 1956. Motion carried. WESTON SAND & GRAVEL: City Attorney to contact the gravel company's Attorney again to set up an,'agree- me nt . POSTAGE, METER MACHINE: City Engineer suggests that the City look into the probability of purchasing and operating a postage machine. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to turn to property committee for report. Motion carried. FIRE BUILDING, DOWN SPOUTS: Fire Chief Lyle Cooney reports he has obtained a price of $160.00 from The Basin Sheet Metal Company. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Connell authorizing the purchase of down spouts for the Fire Building in the amount of $160.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven ( 7) . PURCHASES: WATER DEPARTMENT: Valves, meters, yokes, unions, vouchers nipples, bushings $ 1,232.72 STREET DEPARTMENT: Chain for Disston saw 28.17 CITY ATTORNEYS' Dictaphone 311.14 GEORGE R. FISHER, City Engineer requests permission to lay an 811 water main in Pearl Street to the School on road 40 or call for bids. Material has been pur- chased and is now on hand; department can lay pipe cheaper than contracting. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Bonnett authorizing the Engineer's request and purchases as listed. `Ylotion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AIRPORT LEASES: Six leases were submitted for approval as follows: Georgia-Pacific rlywood Mrs. Roy White Lester J. Pior Skyways Cafe The E. J. Bartells Company A. G. Panter Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne authorizing the iviayor and Clerk to sign. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Business license applications were submitted as follows: Used Tractors Ed Evans 1531 So. 10th Tom's Mobile Sery Robert Rockwell 231 W. Lewis Kendall's Food Specialists Wholesale delivery Yakima Don Rathbun Contractor Mesa ModeO'Day Clothing store Pasco Dells Richfield Service Delbert W. Morris 1504 W. Lewis Columbia Frozen Food Home freezer plan Stanfield A & W Drive In Cafe 514 W- Court Queen Street Diner Cafe 825 So. Queen Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne approving applications for issuance with the exception of Ed Evans, 1531 So. 10th, sales lot for cars and farm equipment; this to be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. SCRAP ON NORTHERN PACIFIC PROPERTY: Councilman VanHoy reports debris on the northern Pacific property in the vicinity of yacific and West "All Street. Mayor to investigate. SEWER BETWEEN PEARL & OPAL: City Attorney to furnish resolution on L. I. D. 2438 ULAR MEETING APPOINTMENT: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 6. 1 LIBRARY BOARD: Mayor Custer appointed James J. Sisk to succeed Lyle Stough on he ibrary Board, term expiring December 31,.1960. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to concur. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 859: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 18, HELM'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO PLAT -THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 25, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTONI Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 589 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 859 -was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 859 has been given the first reading. Mot- ion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 860: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE No 856 BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A_SPECIAL FUND DES- IGNATED AS "CUMULATIVE RESERVE FUND FOR PERMANENT STREET CONSTRUCTION AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION" AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 846 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 860 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 860 was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded -by Zier that Ordinance No. 860 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Some revisions to the Trailer Ordinance were discussed. No action taken. REPORTS filed by the Planning Director, Building Inspector, Airport and Library Departments were ordered filed. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Bonnett to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 20', 1956. Motion carried. ATTEST: ` ✓�,, City Clerk -- PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1956. U . rerry, �,it,y (:ior