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Home My WebLink About03-20-1956 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 20, 1956 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M., by Hbnorable '"ayor Harry V. Custer. 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 Richard G. Patrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting hold March 6, 1956 were read and approved. CO"TMUNICATI ONS : BIDS - LIBRARY WIRING: Four (4) bids were received, opened and read as follows: Grigg's Incorporated 101 Vista Way Ke-nnewick, Washington Corthers. Electric 172 North Auburn Kennewick, Washington Empire electric �%ompany 510 W. Clark Pa6co, Washington Batson's Electric 1703 W. Kennewick Avenue Kennewick, Washington Sales Tax Total Sales Tax Total Sales Tax Total Sales Tax Total $3,465.53 115.52 3,5dl $3,675.00 122.50 $3, 797.5U $3,987.00 132.90 ,119.90 $4,042.82 134-76 ,177.° 2439 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to turn bids to the Consulting Engineers and City Engineer for study and recommendation. Motion carried. Report made later in this meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: VACATING NORTH & SOUTH ALIEYj BLOCK 18, LM'S SECOND ADDITION: Notice of public hearing was read. No objections registered by leter or in person. In accordance with Resolution No. 375, Ordinance No. 859 was introduced on March 6, 1956. 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, Wn. Motion made by Milne, seconded by:Combs to give 'drdinance No. 859 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance leo. 859 was read. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 859 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy to give Ordinance No. 859 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 859 was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 859 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Ordinance No. 859. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AIRPORT, SALE OF LAND TO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1: A letter was read from Department of Commerce, CAA District Airport Engineer Charles W. Drew with Instrument of Consent attached as approved also specific conditions to be observed in Articles A & B. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier authorizing the Mayor to sign quit claim deed when approved by the Court and assurance has been received from the School District that money has been made available by the State. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AIRPORT, SALE OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM TO PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO: A letter was read from Charles W. Drew, District Airpoft Engineer relative to sub- mitting direct to the CAA Office a written statement from the City stating that the funds derived from the sale of the Telephone System will be used for the operation, maintenance, development or impro'.vement of the Vasco Airport. -Upon receipt of four (4) copies as requested a letter of consent will be prepared by the Regional Office in Los Angeles approving sale. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne that the funds derived from the sale of the Telephone System to the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company will be used for the operation, maintenance, development or the improvement of the Vasco Airport and further that Charles W. Drew, District Eng- ineer, be notified to that effect. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 20, 1956 CITY LIBRARY SURFACING: A 16tter was read from Hugh P. Terteling referring to a purchase claim for sand blasting sand to be used at the Library. Unable to collect from West Brothers or Mr. Thompson. Motion made by Bonnett, sedonded by Combs to turn this to the City Attorney. Motion carried. LOADING ZONE, 511 W. LEWIS: A letter was read from Edwin E. Chapin requesting a loading and unloading zone for Vacuum Cleaner Sales & Service. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn this to the Police Committee for report. Motion carried. FISH SERVICE & MANAGEMENT CORPORATION: Returned original and one copy of Lease Agreement with the City of Pasco, North- ern Pacific Supplement to Lease No. 74552 with one dollar ($1.00). Agreement ordered filed. _ HOSPITAL STATEMENTS: A letter was read from Chief of Police A. L. Mcl`ibbin submitting information rel- ytive to attached statements; Theodore Fowler $154.70 and Dell Bunch $6.00. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Hicks that both bills be denied. Motion carried. POLICE DANCE: An invitation was extended to the Mayor, Councilmen and wives to attend their annual ball; REFUND, L. N. MARTINI: The Water Department Office `Manager requests a refund for L. N. Martini in the amount of $87.00 for reimbursement for water connection front footage paid. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the City Treasurer to so issue. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). REFUND, C. C. MACKNER: The second request for a refund for C. C. Mackner in the amount of $630.00 for reimbursement for water connection front footage paid. Motion made by Combs, seconded b y.Milne authorizing the City Treasurer to so issue. Motion married by roll call vote of seven (7). RECREATION CONFERENCE: A letter from H. A!. Wyman requesting permission to attend the Northwest District Park and Recreation Conference in Tacoma was read. Motion made by Bonnett, sec- onded by Combs that request be allowed. Motion carried. PARK EQUIPMENT (TRUCKS): A letter was read from Mr. Wyman requesting authority to call for bids on a z ton pick-up truck and one - 1 ton truck with hydraulic hoist to be delivered when funds are available. Following a short discussion on seasonal work, transportation, etc., motion was made by Bonnett,:secondi�d by VanHoy authorizing call for bids on one 2 ton pick- up truck for April 3, 1956, Tuesday,,8:00 P. M. Property Committee to study and make recommendation on hydraulic hoisttruck. Motion carried. Pooling the City equipment was suggested. Committee will report back. SPRINKLER SYSTEM, SYLVESTER PARK: A letter was read from H. D. Fowler Company Inc. with attached list of materials needed for this project. Approximate cost $ 863.15 and drains at $4.77 each. - Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett authorizing this project if cleared by the Bark Board. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). FIRE HYDRANTS OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher recommending that an agree- ment be worked out with the Fire District in regard to hydrant installation and rentals. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to turn this to the Fire Committee for study. Motion carried. REPORTS: TRANSFERS (2):. City Treasurer Mary Ellison requests the following transfers: 24 4 11.Y2 1 REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS *MARCH 20, 1956 Water Sewer Bond Ret Series A 1944 $ 583.33 Int 92.50 675.83 Water Sewer Bond Ret Series B 1946 $ 83.33 Int 27.50 110.83 Water Sewer Bond Ret Series 1948 $ 833.33 Int 381.87 $ 1215.x0 Water Sewer Bond Ret Series 1954 $ 416.66 ° Int 2015.96 2432.62 Bond Reserve 1954 966.67 966.67 Total 4 5401-17 Also $100.00 from Water Department Fund to Airport Fund to be credited to the account of Fish Northwest Construction. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier authorizing the transfers. Motion carried. REPORT ON LIBRARY WIRING BIDS: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne accepting the recommendation of the Consulting Engineer and the City Engineer to award the bid to Grigg's Inc. who submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of 3,581.05. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY GAS PUMP: Building Committee reports on installation of pump. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Milne authorizing the City Engineer to purchase and install gas tank and pump as per quotations received. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMITTEES APPOINTED: Appointment list as presented was reviewed. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy approving the list as submitted and read by Bonnett. Motion carried. Clerk to furnish ample copies. LIBRARY FINISH: Contractor Thompson states he expects to finish exterior of library in about two weeks. PURCHASES: PARK DEPARTMENT: Sprinklers, pipe, valves, earth moving PARKING METER DEPT: Spotlites, studs &. repair clocks WATER DEPARTMENT: Meter boxes. yokes, signs. SEWAGE TREATMENT: Flexicrome rods, pipe plug, rod CITY ENGINEER: Signs,...,..' $1,848.28 $ 153.98 $ 673.08 210.95 $ 31.20 Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne authorizng purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Thompson-Varro Company Buck's anitor Service Gordon's Auto Sales Used Tractors A. J. Boardman Spooners 1166" Tom's Super conoco Sery Cottage Dress Shop Hazel's Drapery Shop Cherry Beauty Salon Advance Advertising Inc. Nielsen Ironrite Co Laramie Sales Fishing tackle Janitor service Sales lot Sales lot Apartments Service station Service Station Clothing store Deapery manufacture Beauty shop Advertising agency Ironer sales Solicitor 1803 W. Jay arks ide Homes 1420 W. Washington 1531 So. 10th 1531 Yakima 2411 E. Lewis 1603 W. Lewis 215 No. 4th 119 So. Sycamore 2082 No. 4th 112 So. 4th 820 W. Lewis Pasco Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne authorizing applications for issuance. Motion carried. DOGS: Councilman Milne wants a report on dogs. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL__'.CHAMBERS MARCH 20, 1956 WESTON SAND & GRAVEL: City Attorney desires -a meeting with Gravel Company Attorney and Council members, Combs, Bonnett and Zier on Tuesday, 11:00 A. M., March 27, 1956• Clerk to notify Committee if this time is agreeable with all parties. READING OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 376: INITIATING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 62 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Resolution No. 376 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 376 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded byy Combs to adopt Resolution No. 376. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 377: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 6, otKEEFE'S SECOND ADDITION TO .PASCO AS RE- CORDED IN VOLUME B, PAGE. 36 OF PLATS Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to read Resolution No. 377. Motion carried. Resolution No. 377 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Van - Hoy to adopt Resolution No. 377. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 378: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE THE -NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY.IN BLOCK 26, HELM'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO AS RECORD- ED IN VOLUME B. PAGE 25 OF PLATS Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to read Resolution No. 378. Motion carried. Resolution No. 378 was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier to adopt Resolution No. 378. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 86o: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 856 BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A_SPECIAL FUND DESIGNATED_AS "CUMULATIVE RESERVE FUND FOR PERMANENT STREET CONSTRUCTION AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION" AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 846 Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 860 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 860 was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded b y Milne that Ordinance leo. 860 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, sec- onded by Milne to give ordinance No. 860 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 860 was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett that Ord- inance No. 860 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to adopt Ordinance No. 860. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven ( 7) . NATIONAL GUARD PROPERTY: Mayor Custer reports the National Guard would like to have their property cleared as soon as possible. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne authorizing the Mayor to get the job done. Motion carried. BUDGET REPORTS: Reports for each department were furnished each member by the City C erk# for the month of February, 1956• ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tues- day, 8:00 P. M., April 3, 1956. Motion carried. ATTEST: er arry uster, Mayor PASSED AND APPROVED is Z4 DAY OF , 1956. ah M. Perry, city tiler