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Home My WebLink About04-03-1956 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON 0MO OOH: CALL TQ 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, Richard G. Patrick was also present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held,March 20, 1956 were read and approved. BILLS QND COTAMT UNICATIQNS: Cprrent bills against the City were presented as follows: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Bonnett, that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of 7. CURRENT EXPENSE 35315 to 35326 Various Departments Payroll -March $ 12531.89 35327 to 35343 Police Department Payroll -March 22724.65 35344 to 35351 Mayor & Councilman Payroll -March 78.40 35352 to 35369 Various Departments Payroll -March 3,078.43 35370 to 35376 Regular Firemen Payroll -March 2,094.91 35377 to 35396 Volunteer Firemen Payroll -March 79.22 35397 to 35413 Police Department Payroll -March 2,724.65 35414 Seattle First National Bank Withholding 1,361.04 35415 Social Security Fund Soc. Sec. Ded. 233.43 35416 Firemen's Pension Fund Pension deductions 158.59 35417 Bn-Fn. Co's Med.Serv.Corp. Insurance. 110.65 35418 State Treasurer Ind. Ins. & Med. Aid 614.28 35419 Book Publishing Company Supplement service 17.57 35420 George.Cake Company Fusees with spikes 37.12 35421 Roney's, Incorporated Pants & suspenders 29.03 35422 Crystal Linen Supply Company Rag rental 1.55 35423 The Givens Company Brackets. 50.00 35424 Mt. Hood Soap Company Soap. 17:12 35425 Root Radiotelephone Service Radio Maintenance 60.76 35426 Shaw & Borden Company Books & Forms_ 0 174.73 35427 J. C. Penney Company Flsg material _ 4.03 35428 Tommy's Janitor Serfiice Janitor Service 200.00 35429 Jim's Auto Trim Shop Seat cover 15.50 35430 E. H. Kidwell Oil 527.78 35431 Bert Bannerman Texaco Gas, plugs, etc. 33.09 35432. Mercier Shell Service Lubes, Oil 10.22 35433 U. S. Laundry Service 8.81 35434 McFarland's Gasoline 9.05 35435 Don & Gene Shell Service Tires, lube, etc. 88.12 35436 Pasco Chamber of Commerce Maps 26.45 35437 Lorayne Larson Matron 8.00 35438 Dave B. Burris Red lights 36.18 35439 White River Lumber Company Cement 13.22 35440 Pasco Electric Install fuse holder 2.84 35441 Murphy Motors, Incorporated Lube, oil 8.26 35442 Wendell Brown Agency Insurance 33.40 35443 Sherwood and Roberts Insurance 829.51 354.44 Tri City Auto Electric Fan belt, etc. 3.72 35445 Jim McQuown Clock repair 117.80 35446 Empire Electric Company. Lamps 12.28 35447 Shields Books and Stationery Tape & pen 16.64 35448 Tri City Herald Legal adv. 4.09 35449 Husk Prtg. & Office Supply Reports, clips, etc. 76.82 35450 Continental Oil Company Gas and oll 0 406.15 35451 Adah M. Perry Sec. Services 92.50 35452 George R. Fisher Reimb-Road clinic 19.25 35453 A. L. McKibbin Reimb-Convention 9.82 35454 Esther Sawyers Meals -March 293.25 35455 P. U. D. #1 Service 3,966.99 35456 The Pac. Tel. & Tel. Company Service 50.99 35457 Pasco Water Department Water & sewer 212.70 Total $ 22,325-49 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 3, 1956 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 2517• t o 2521 Library Department 2522• STREET DEPARTMENT 2523° 4628 to 4642 Street Department Payroll -March $ 2,679.15 4643 Seattle First National Bank Withholding 356.50 4644 Social Security Fund Soc. Sec. Deds. 61.95 4645 State Treasurer Ind. Ins. & Med. Aid 191.84 4646 Western Machinery Company Chain 28.17 4647 Lay & Nord Switch 1.45 4648 Webb -Tractor Company Grader parts 54.84 4649 True's Oil Company Prestone 13.15 4650 Continental -Oil Company Gas & Fuel Oil 240.84 4651 Pasco Hardware Company Brooms, files, etc. 17.96 Total 31646.15 WATER DEPARTMENT 12576 to 12612 Water Department Payroll -March $ 6,106.13 12613 Seattle First Natiohal Bank Withholding 737.20 12614 Social Security Fund Soc. Sec. Deds. 140.47 12615 Bn-Fn Co's Med. Serv. Corp.' Insurance 39.90 12616 State Treasurer Ind. Ins. &,Med. Aid 377.34 12617 Arthur C. Carpenter Cable 9.30 12618 Standard oil Company Pearl 0il 17.03 12619 Builders -Providence Inc. Charts 5.95 12620 Crystal Linen Supply Company Rag rental 2.79 12621 Transport Clearings Freight 16.23 12622 Hughes and Company Meter yol�e s 157.47 12623 Pac. States Cast Iron Pipe Gate valves, etc. 98.17 12624 Elliott Addressing Mach. Company Ink and stencils 14.97 12625 Penn Salt Mfg. Company Perchloron & chlorine 255.50 12626 Rensselaer Valve Company Cup leathers 115.53 12627 Standard Oil Company Grease 6.79 12628 Neptune Meter Company Meters 652.07 12629 Continental Oil Company Gas and fuel oil 413.03 12630 Pasco -Yakima Welders Supply Welder 2,093.90 12631 Wendell Brown Agency Insurance 207.04 12632 Sherwood -Roberts Insurance 379.64 12633 Tri City Const. Company Estimate No. 1 1,789.06 12634 Economy Service Tire repair 1.55 12635 Wellman's,Floor Coverings Table covering 14.82 12636 Pasco Electric Socket 2.15 12637 Smith Truck and Tractor Clean gas line 2. 3 12638 Empire Electric Company Repair roto rooter 23.5 12639 Inland Hardware Valves, unions, etc. 29.58 12640 Husk Prtg. & Office Supply Vouchers 23.90 12641 Murphy Motors, Incorporated Lubes, oil, etc. 29.72 12642 Western Materials, Inc. Kemilime, cement 83.82 12643 P. U. D. #1 Service 1,569.02 12644 Pac. Tel. & Tel. Company Service 21.75 Total $ 1 , 3 .10 PARK DEPARTMENT 2579•to 2600 Park Department Payroll -March $ 1,624.19 2601, Seattle First National Bank Withholding e o 134.95 2602 Social Security Fund Soc. Sec. Deductions 35.89 2603° State Treasurer Ind. Ins. & Med. Aid 22.96 2604 Transport Clearings Freight 2.00 2605, Continental Oil Company Gas & fuel oil 360.57 2606• Guenther Tractor Company Elbows, nipples, etc. 46.85 2607 Col. Basin Paper and Supply Steel wool & wax 16.72 2608. Tri City Herald Newspaper 19.80 2609° Crescent Drug Company Marbles, clay, etc. 10.57 2610• Husk Prtg. & Office Supply Vouchers, clips, 31.48 2611, Shields Books & Stationery Paper and pencils 7.44 2612 Empire Electric Company Lamps 12.45 2613= Economy Drug Company Lamp 4.65 2614 R & T Plumbing and Heating Joint, pipe, etc. 35.31 2615= Wood's Sharpen mowers, etc. 53.00 2616e Col. Grain and Feed Scratch & pellets 18.56 2617, P. U. D. #1 Service. 104.95 2618- Pac. Tel. & Tel. Company Service 4.75 2619° Pasco Water Department Water and sewer 85.00 Total $ 2,632.09 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 2517• t o 2521 Library Department 2522• Seattle First National Bank 2523° Social Security Fund 2524 Demco Library Supplies 2525 The J. K. Gill Company 2526 Pac. Northwest Biblio 2527 American Library Association 2528 Wood's 2529 Tri City Herald 2530 Husk Prtg. & Office Supply 2531 Continental Oil Company 2532 P. U. D. #1 2533 Pasco Water Department' Payroll -March $ 698.51 Withholding 102.00 Soc. Sec. Deductions 16.34 Tape, etc. 33.80 Books 88.15 Dues 30.00 Dues 9.50 Clean lock 2.5$ Legal advertising 2.42 Paper and eraser 1.91 Fuel Oil 51.44 Service 29.25 Water and sewer 3.50 Total $ 19069-40 Yt PASCO, WASHINGTON CEMETERY DEPARTMENT 912 to 916 Cemetery Department Payroll -March 165.33 727.60 917 Seattle First "W1 Bank Withholding Total 50.70 918 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 15.88 919 State Treasurer Ind. Ins. & Med Aid 11.04 920 Columbia Grain & Feed Bushings 17.21 921 Stand Oil Co of Calif Grease 9.30 922 P. U. D. i'1 Ser vice 80.54 923 The Pac Tel & tel Co Service 9.65 924 Pasco Water Department Service 19.45 925 Continental Oil Cc Gasoline Dotal 955-42 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 3003 to -3017 Airport Department yayroll-March 2,087.49 3018 Seattle First "at'1 Bank Withholding 176.80 3019 jocial Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 46.21 3020 State Treasurer Ind. Ins. & Med Aid 158.09 3021 Time Equipment Co Clock tape 9.58 3022 Wendell Brown Agency Insurance 10.83 3023 Vasco hardware Co Regulators, etc 4.19 3024 Pasco Motor Supply Rotor, clamp, cap 2.22 3025 Pasco Radiator Shop Radiator repair 54.02 3026 Schorn Taint Co Paint 14.29 3027 Continental Oil Co Gas & fuel oil 618.71 3028 Tri City Lumber Yard Ilectric Nails- 2.69 3029 Empire Co Lamps 4.44 3030 The rac'Tel & Tel Co Service 14.25 3031 P. U. D. #1 Service 933.05 3032 Pasco Water Department Water & sewer 401.80 Total $ 4,538.66 BLDG & ALTERATIONS # 843 18 Air Filter Sales & Sery 19 Basin Sheet Metal Inc. SOCIAL SECURITY FUND 15 Employment Security Fund Filters $ 11.37 Gutter 165.33 Total. $ 176.70 Soc Se c -1st quarter $ 3,206.9 Total T,-2066-94 Grand total for all departments $ 56,988.94 CALL FOR BIDS -PARK DEPARTMENT TRUCK: Three (3) bids were received, opened and read as follows: Smith Truck & Tractor 1 $ 1,643.00 11th & Lewis Trade in 150.00 Pasco, Washington Net $ 1, 93.00 Murphy Motors Inc. $ 1,607.98 rd Oc Columbia Trade in 100.00 asco, Washington Net $ 1,507-99 Seaberg Buick Co $ 1,663.41 1600 W. "ewis Trade in 160.00 Pasco, Washington Net $ 1,503-41 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to turn bids to Park Committee and the Park Superintendent for recommendation. Motion carried. Reported under Committee reports. COMMUNICATIONS: BENTON-FRANKLIN FAIR ASSOCIATION: A letter was read from J. C. Pratt, President, requesting that outside attractions, as far as possible, not be allowed to show for a period of three (3) weeks prior to August 24, 25 & 26, 1956. REFUND -GERALD A. GREWELLi: Mr. Grewell.' requests a refund of $15.00 paid for business license which was re- jected. Motion made b)y Bonnett, seconded by Hicks authorizing refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Bonnett, Connell, Hicks and VanHoy, Combs, Milne and Zier were out of the Chamber. PASCO, WASHINGTON JLAR MEETING COUNCIL CuAMBERS APRIL 3. 1956 COURTESY MAIL BOX LOCATION: A• ,letter was read from Postmaster Lon D. Leeper and Chief of Police A. L. McKilbbin in regard to the locatioh of two (2) courtesy boxes. Motion made by Bonnett, sec- onded by Hicks to turn to Police Committee for report. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT Nq one wished to speak to the Council. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT ENLARGE COUNCIL TABLE: Councilman Hicks suggested that the Council Table be enlarged about four (4) feet by adding same in the middle. City Engineer to make inquiry. REPORT ON :PARK DEPARTMENT TRUCKS: Motion made by Zier, seconded by Milne to reject all bids and readvertise. Motion carried. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Bonnett to call for bids on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., April 17, 1956 on one (1) 1 ton truck, flat bed, with hoist and one (1) 1 ton pickup truck. Specifications to be submitted by the Park Superintendent. Motion carried. CLAIMS -RUSSELL R. RIDENOUR: A ,claim was presented by Mr. Ridenour on March 23, 1956 in the amount of $30.17 against the City to cover damage to thermostats in hot water tank. Motion mdde by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn to City Attorney. Motion carried. SEVEN FOOT FENCE -COLUMBIA & SOUTH TACOMA AVENUE: A letter vias read from William Oliver requesting building permit to so construct. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier that request be allowed. Motion carried. AIRPORT PAINT BID -0. V. COTTON: A .letter was read from 0. V. Cotton rercommending a call for bids on 100 gallon. quantities].of: paint?Arad linseed oil. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Hicks to authorize call for bids on Tuesday 8:00 P. M., April 17, 1956. Specifications to be furnished by Airport manager. lotion carried. AMERICAN WATER WORKS CONVENTION: Cit Engineer George R. Fisher requests permission to attend the annual meeting on Aril 25 to 27th inc., 1956 to be held in Victoria, B. C. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Bonnett granting request. Motion carried. TRIANGLE OF LAND AT NIXON, ARTHUR & FIFTH STREETS: City Engineer George R. Fisher submitted an estimate of $240.00 for 12" service, paving cut, 11" meter and meter box. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded. by Milne to turn this to the Park Committee to find out what the Vark Board and Pasco Women's Club intend to do. Motion carried. The need of curbs was discussed. WIDENING SIXTH BY SETTING BACK CURBS: Taking out trees or setting back curbs on the east side of the street was considered. Extending this program to Sylvester was mentioned; petition requested between Clark and ,S'iosbone. Obtaining consent by petition, public hearing or questionaire was suggested. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne that a questionaire be pre- sented to the people. Motion carried. Milne to so furnish. L. C. HAVSTAD-PIERRET'S SUBDIVISION; WATER SERVICE OUT OF CITY: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher submitting a letter showing amount paid by Mr. Haystad on original plat and amount due as per amended plat which amounts to $105.90. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks that Mr. Haystad be billed for $105.90, balance due, on water service installation down Road 36, 37 and 38 from Sylvester to Riverh.aven. Motion carried. BLANTON HEIGHTS ADDITION, WATER SERVICE OUT OF CITY: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher setting out requirements and recommendations. This addition is adjacent to the Pasco Airport. Fire Hydrants were also mentioned; additional cost would. be $350.00 each.; recommended cast iron installation estimated at $14,610.15. The undeveloped airport property, city owned, was taken into consideration. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn this to the Fire Committee, Water Committee and City Engineer for report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. FOR GENERAL PURPOSES, WATER 70OK-UP: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that all water hookups outside the city limits, cost of installation to be paid by property owner. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON FIRE HYDRANTS: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that any place where water is extended outside the City limits a hydrant be installed. Motion withdrawn. Bonnett recomm- ends holding up for more information in regard to fire hydrants. PALMER ADDITION -ADJACENT TO ROAD 40: George R. Fisher states by letter that a request has been made for water service to a portion of this addition which is outside the city limits. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that this also be turned to the Fire Committee, Water Committee and City Engineer for report. Motion carried. CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING WORK: STORM & SANITARY SEWER DEVELOPMENT: A letter and contract from Cornell, Howland, 'ayes & Merryfield was read. Charges not to exceed $10,150.00. Following a short discussion motion made by Milne, sec- onded by Hicks authorizing the `Mayor to sign -contract. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT TYPE STREETS: A resumae on street construction was presented and recommended by City Engineer George R. Fisher. Street work estimates to be made by Engineer and work done by the Street Department. 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; REGULAT- ING THE LOCATION, ERECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CONDUCT OF TRAILER PARKS; PROVIDING FOR PEN,A ALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEAL- ING PASCO CITY CODE CHAPTER 7-8 AND ALL ORD- INANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to.give Ordinance No. 858 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 858 was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that ordinance No. 858 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Proposed amendments to Ord- inance No. 858 were read by Bonnett and discussed. Motion made by Bonnett, sec- onded by VanHoy recommending that amendments to Ordinance No. 858 be incorporated into Ordinance No. 858 for the third reading in full at next regular meeting. Motion carried. REPORTS: PURCHASES: Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CEMETERY: Blacktop, Fence, posts, pipe PARKING METER: Meter repair parts POLICE JUDGE: Envelopes, cards, pen & calendar sheets WATER: Pipe cutter, cup leathers, ledger sheets, cards, lime, tapping sheeves & valves ENGINEER: Engineering stakes PARK: Earth moving BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: perchloron, envelopes alum, sulphate and $568.07 339.32 34.11 2,808.90 60.00 800.00 Six (6) applications presented as follows. Motion made by .Hicks, seconded by Bonnett approving same for issuance. Motion carried. AAA Investment Co Real estate 112 So. 4th Sunsite Dry Wall Contractor Kennewick Modern Home Apts Apartments 1710-1721 Sacajawea Woodworker lnc. Contractor Kennewick Evergreen Tree Trimming Tree trimming 817 So. Gray _ Avery Motor Co Used car lot 1304 W— Lewis 248 MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS A WESTON SAND & GRAVEL: City Attorney reports that 1y'r. Taber has data to present to the Company for their approval and will then submit to.the City Attorney. PORT DISTRICT GRAVEL: Mayor Custer to contact for agreement. LOADING & UNLOADING ZONE, 517 W'. LEWIS: Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Hicks -recommending that the request of Chapin Brothers for loading and unloading zone be denied. lotion carried. LIBRARY FINISH: Mayor Custer reports that contractor Thompson expects t.o start on stucco work at the Library the first of next week. MATERIAL AT ARMORY SITE: Street Department scrap iron, roller and tar pot. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier to advertise sale of scrap iron with a minimum price of $20.00 per ton. Motion not placed account discussion brought out favoring the City Engineer to negotiate sale. Small Roller and tar p6t- motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to advertise for sale with minimum price placed at $180.00 on Roller and $120.00 on tarpot,-with sealed bids to be received. until 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, May 1, 1956. Motion carried. CLEAN UP WEEK: Fire Chief, Chamber of Commerce and John Dietrich to assist during this period. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier authorizing a proclamation setting out April 23rd through April 28th, 1956 as "Clean Up Week". Motion carried. APPOINTMENT, D. C. ISAACSON, AIRPORT COMMITTEE: D. C. Isaacson was appointed by the Mayor to succeed Joe Bailey on the Airport committee, term expiring Jyly 15, 1960. Mr. Bailey tendered his resignation to the 'Mayor in person. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks accepting the , appointment as made bthe- Mayor. Motion, carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 861: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF PLATS, SUB- DIVISIONS, OR DEDICATIONS; PRESCRIBING STAND- ARDS FOR THE DESIGN, LAYOUT AND DEVELOPMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF VARIATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO; TO BE KNOWN AS THE "SUBDIVISION REG- ULATIONS"; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOL- ATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDIN- ANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 861 the first reading. Motiorm carried. Ordinance No. 861 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 861 has been given the first reading in full. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 861 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 861 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No.861 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 862: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE REPAIRING OR SERVIC- ING OF ANY VEHICLE UPON THE"PUBLIC STREETS OR ALIE'YS OF THE CITY OF- PASCO, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORD- INANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 862 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 862 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 862 has been given the first reading in full. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING 2419 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MISCELLANEOUS: POSTAGE MACHINE - WATER DEPARTMENT: Motion made -by Bonnett, seconded by Combs authorizing the City Engineer to purchase postage machine. Motion carried, by roll call vote of seven -M. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., April 17, 1956• Motion carried. ATTEST: a-rry ArL Cus er, Mayor euizy ulerx PASSED AND APPROVED THIS/ DAY OF , 1956•