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PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 8:05 P. M.
ROLL CALL:
17. 1
Honorable "ayor Harry V. Custer presiding.
By Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, C..R. Combs, S. A. Connell,
C. S. Milne, T. R. VanHoy and David Zi.er. Absent was Raymond Hicks, City Attorney
Richard G. Patrick was present.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
Minutes of meeting held April 3, 1956 were read and approved.
BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS:
Three (3) vouchers were presented as follows. Motion made by Combs, seconded by
Bonnett authorizing payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
WATER DEPARTMENT
12663 Tax Commission Penalty $07
.07
AIRRORT : DEF.ART,MENT
3040 Vincent E. Small & Assoc Prof Services 234,.00
2-3 0
PARK DEPARTMENT
2629 Harold A. Wyman Reimb 81.57
1.
CALL FOR BIDS -PARK DEPT 2 TON TRUCK:
Fbur,(41) bids were received, opened and read as follows:
Seaberg Buick Company
1600 W. Lewis
Pasco, Washington
Murphy Motors Inc
3rd & Columbia
Pasco, Washington
.9mith Truck & Tractor
11th & Lewis
Pasco, Washington
Charlie Ramp, Inc.
221 W. Lewis
Pasco, Washington
1956 GMC z ton Pickup
Less trade in
Sales Tax
1956 Chevrolet 2 ton
Sales Tax
Less trade in
1956 International
Sales Tax
Less trade in
1956 Dodge z ton
Sales tax
Less trade in
CALL FOR BIDS -PARK DEPT 1 TON FLATBED:
Three (3) bids we0e received, opened and read as follows:
Smith Truck & Tractor
11th & Lewis
Pasco, Washington
Murphy Motors Inc.
3rd & Columbia
Pasco, Washington
Seaberg Buick Company
1600 W. Lewis
Pasco, Washington
1956 1 ton -9 Foot Flatbed
Sales Tax
1956 Chevrolet - 9 Foot
Flatbed
Sales Tax
1956 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed
Sales Tax
$1,609.75
186.00
1,423-75
53.66
1, 4 7 7-71—
$1,528-71 1
$1,528.71
50.96
$1,579-67
100.00
$1,479.67
$1,590.00
53.00
—170
150.00
$1,493-00
$1,746.95
58.23
$1, b05.17
155.17
1,650-01
$2,236.11
74.5
2,310.65
$2,515.31
83.84
§2,599.15
$2,598.07
86.00
$2,684-E7
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to turn both bids to City Engineer,
Park Committee and Superintendent for recommendation. Motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL FOR BIDS -AIRPORT PAINT & LINSEED OIL:
One, (1) bid was received from Schorn Paint Mfg Company:
TLZ Paste in 100 -gallon quantities @ $3.68 per gallon
Linseed Oil in 55 gallon drums @ $1.94 per gallon
Terms 1 percent thirty days
I
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to turn to Airport, -Committee for
recommendation. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING, VACATE NORTH & SOUTH ALLEY, BLOCK 6101KEEFE'S SECOND ADD'N:
Notice of public hearing was read.. No protests registered by letter or in
person. Final action by Ordinance No. 864.
PUBLIC HEARING, VACATE NORTH & SOUTH ALLEY, BLOCK 26, HELM'S SECOND ADD'N:
Notice of public hdaring was read. No rotests registered by letter or in
person. Final action by Ordinance No. 63.
Meeting recessed for fifteen minutes for action on truck bids.
Meeting resumed
REPORT ON TRUCK BIDS:
ONE-HALF TON PICKUP: Motion made by Zier, seconded by Connell to accept the
lowest and best bid of Seaberg Buiak Company on the pickup truck in the amount
of $1,477.1.1. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
ONE TON FLAT BED TRUCK: Motion made by Zier, seconded by Connell to reject all
bids on the one ton flat bed truck and re-advertise4 callable on Tuesday, 8:00
P. M., May 1, 1956• Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
. REMOVING TREES,ON NORTH 4th AVENUE:
A letter was read from D. B. Kirsksey, Continental Oil Company requesting approval
for removing 2 trees located between sidewalk and curb at 514 North 4th Avenue.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier that when any city trees -are requested
to be .removed for property owners benefit that a flat fee be set by the City
Engineer based on cost estimate and this be paid prior to removal. Motion carried.
CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION,. AIRPORT TELEPHONE SYSTEM:
Two letters from the CAA were read, both relative to selling the Telephone System
at the Airport to the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company consenting to the sale
wit4 the understanding that the.sale is subject to instrument entitled "Convey-
ance and Agreement". Final action by Resolution No. 380.
RIGHT HAND TURN ON RED LIGHT:
A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that the Council be
urged to inaugurate this procedure at the intersection of
Fifth & Lewis
Third & Lewis
Fourth & Clark
Tenth & "A"
Tenty & Sylvester•
Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier to turn request to the Police Committee.
Motion carried.
REROOF TWO HOUSES AT AIRPORT:
A letter was read from Airport Manager 0. V. Cotton stating the Advisory Committee
recommended that two houses be reroofed with Superior Roof Tile and requests per-
mission to purchase same at $18.40 per square. Concrete tile and possibility of
it being to heavy for roof was discussed. Council would like a recommendation
from Committee.
DUMP SITE:
A letter was read from J. H. Walker, Secretary of the County Planning Commission
notifying the City that the Planning Commizsion does not favor a garbage dump
being in sig1t of a main highway nor on the windward side of any highway.
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PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLAIM, LILLIAN GEAR; $3,000.00 FOR FALL ON WEST "A" STREET:
APRIL 17. 1956
A claim was filed by John Horrigan for Lillian Gear in the amount of $3,000.00
for injuries and damage received by the claimant when she fell on the City side-
walk the 20th day of March, 1956 in front of house No. 27. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Milne to turn this to the City Attorney. Motion carried.
SIDEWALKS:
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne for the City Engineer to notify all
property owners from Bridge Street to three lots west of Sixth Avenue on the north
side of "Alt Street to put in sidewalks and curbs, also on the south side of "All
Street from 4th Avenue to the alley west,of Sixth Avenue with time limit 90 days.
Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
TRANSFERS:
Transfers requested by City Treasurer to be made for May 1956 as follows. Motion
made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy authorizing transfers. Motion carried.
Water Sewer Bond Ret Series A
Int
Water Sewer Bond Ret Series B
Int
Water Sewer Bond Ret Series
Int
Water Sewer Bond Ret
Int
Bond Reserve
1944
$ 583.33
92.50
$ 675.83
1946
83.33
27.50
110.83
1948
833.33
1,215.62
381.87
1954
416.66
2,015.96
2,432.62
1954
966.67
966.67
Total
transfers $5,401.15
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.. 3 WATER SERVICE:
A letter was read from Perry McKeehen, Secretary, recommending that the City
Engineer and City Fire Chief study each extension so that fire hydrants may be
included at intervals as necessary for fire protection. Motion made by Milne,
seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the Fire and Water Committees. Motion carried.
REPORTS:
PURCHASES:
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Milne authorizing purchases as requested.
Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
WATER DEPARTMENT: Bends, dhydrants, stops, nipples, dials,
glasses nails, mailing fee and service
contract on machine $ 861.38
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT: Mower parts 31.94
STREET COT4ITTEE WIDENING NORTH 6th AVENUE:
Street Committee Chairman Milne reported on questionaire on widening North 6th
Avenue circulated for property owners opinions. Chairman thought the results
were very gratifying. A discussion followed relative to the same application
to all the area comparable to 6th Avenue. Motion made by Milne, seconded by
Zier to distribute questionaires forth to Henry from Clark and West from 4th to
10th Avenue. Motior carried unanimous.
AIRPORT LEASES:
Norkem-Pasco Inc.
Richland Transfer
Motion made by Zier, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the Mayor & City Clerk to
sign. Motion carried.
TWO ARTERIAL STREETS IN -BAD SHAPE:
City Engineer reports it would cost approximately $800.60 to re -surface Aurelia
and Lucas. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne authorizing the City Eng-
ineer to contract for Aurelia and Lucas; cost not to exceed $1,000.00. Motion
made by roll call vote of six (6).
RURAL FIRE STATION:
Committee Chairman T. R. VanHoy states that the District desires an expression of
assurance from the Council that they do or do not intend to build a fire station
before the District negotiates a property purchase. Location mentioned at this
time is approximately 300' west of P. U. D. Sub -station on West Court Street which
property is unplated. Plats discussed; producing Road 33 through was a factor to
be considered; 6601 between Roads 32 and 34; it was thought that this distance is
to great to constitute a City Block when plating becomes necessary. Motion made
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by VanHoy, seconded by Milne that it is the intention of the City Council to build
Fire Station No. 2 in a reasonable length of time. Motion carried.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Fifteen (15) applications were read as follows. Motion made by Milne, seconded
by Bonnett approving applications. Motion carried.
Leonard J. Johnson
John M. Garrison
Edward Maier
Twin City Const Co
Harry A. Lee
Weston Sand & Gravel
E. C. Wood
Inland OEtical Disp Inc.
Plastic aminating
Reserve Life Ins Co
Roy Naillon
'Genevieve iiaillon
Ernestine Fritz
Meridian Brick Dist
Col Valley Const & Supply
PARKING TRUCKS IN STREETS:
Cement contractor
Building contractor
„Mail Order service
Excavating c-ontractor
Septic tanks
Contractor
Claims adjuster
Optical dispensary
Plastics
Ins Agency
Solicit -Watkins
Solicit -Watkins
Solicit -Watkins
Whlse delivery
Building contractor
721 So. Douglas
1519 Irving
1027 Margaret
404 North 7th
Ainsworth
4th & Ainsworth
824 W. Lewis
117-C So. 3rd
1303 W. Washington
824 W. Lewis
Kennewick
Kennewick
Kennewick
Kennewick
Kennewick
An amendment to Ordinance No. 862 suggested by the Chief of Police was read.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy approving the amendments to be in-
corporated into.Ordinance No. 862 before the third reading. Motion carried.
HOOK-UP CHARGES & WATER RATES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS:
The City Council recommended fire hydrant installation outside City limits in
oonj ction with water service extension. Amendments suggested for Ordinance
�7 and the following amendment was suggested that "Fire hydrants to be
installed according to pattern in effect within the City of Pasco; each hyd-
rant to be approximately 660' from the other but at no greater distance apart
then 750' - rpeasurement to be by measuring on a direct line.
BLANTON HEIGHTS ADDITION WATER SERVICE:
This addition contains approximately 100 acres and they desire water service
for 15 or 20 acres. City Water is now across the road. Previous discussions
were based on Ordinance in effect a year or more ago. Water Committee to meet
with the Blantons and then make recommendation to the Council.
REPAIR TO CITY TRUCK:
Prices obtained by City Egnineer show McFarland Motors estimate low in the
amount of $109.70. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy authorizing
the City Engineer to have work done. Motion carried by roll call vote of
six (6).
PALMER ADDITION- WATER SERVICE EXTENSION:
McKeehan states that Mr. Palmer agrees to pay all cost of installation includ-
ing fire hydrant. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Zier that the Water Dep-`
artment install service as per agreement with applicant bearing all cost. Mot-
ion carried.
LIBRARY BUILDING SURFACING:
Mayor Custer reports contractor to start work on stucco this'week.
READING OF RESOLUTION & ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTION NO. 379:
A resolution establishing minimum requirements for street improvements and
establishing minimum standards of construction for street improvements.
Motion made by Milne, seconded by Lier to adopt Resolution No. 3?9 as read.
Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
ORDINANCE NO. 863:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH
ALLEY IN BLOCK 26, HELM'S SECOND ADDITION
TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 25,
RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 863 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 863 was read. Motion made by Combs,
seconded by Zier that Ordinance Nol 863 has been given the first reading.
Motion carried.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ORDINANCE NA. 864:
APRIL 17. 1
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY
IN BLOCK 69 O'KEEFE'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO
ACCORDIT:G TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME
"B" OF PLATS, PAGE 36, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY';'
]VASHINGTON
Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 864 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 864 was read. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 864 has been given the first reading. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 865:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO.
648 AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-11.04, AND BEING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION
AND ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, RE-
MOVAL, CONVERSION, DEMOLITION,OCCUPANCY, EQUIP-
MENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILD-
INGS OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF PASCO: PROVIDING.
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES
THEREFOR: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF: AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN"CONFLICT THEREWITH.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give.Ordinance No. 865 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 865 was read. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 865 has been given the first reading. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 866:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO.
595 AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.12 AND 5-9.28, AND
BFING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN
FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2
TO MANUFACTURING M-1: BLOCK 15, GENTENBEIN'S ADDIT-
ION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
VOLUME. "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 17, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 866 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 866 was read. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 866 has been given the first reading. Motion
carried.
011DINANCE NO. 867:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO.
792 AND PASCO CITY CODE 4-3.28, RELATING TO WATER
HOOK-UP CHARGES AND WATER RATES OUTSIDE THE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PASCO
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier to give Ordinance No. 867 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 867 was read. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 867 has been given the first reading. Motion
carried.
BUDGET REPORTS. Reports for the month of March, 1956 were furnished each Councilman
by the Uity Clerk.
RESOLUTION NO. 380 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the conveyance
and agreement selling the Telephone System at the Airport to the Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company. Resolution was read in full. Motion made by Zier, seconded
by Milne to adopt Resolution No. 380 as read.. Motion carried by roll call vote of
six (6).
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier to adjourn to next regular meeting,
Tuesday, 8:0O.P. M., May 1, 1956. Motion carried.
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'Harry CuSff6r, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED T HIS lst DAY OF May 1956.
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