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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21-1956 Minutes2498 PASCO, WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:25 P. M., by Honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, Raymond Hicks, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. Absent were C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell and C. S. Milne, City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was absent. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held August 7th were not ready to present. COMMUNICATIONS: ENGINEER DEPOT: A letter was read from Hal Holmes stating the Senate Committee did not act on this matter before adjournment of the second session of the 84th Congress. LIBRARY BUILDING STUCCO: A letter was read from Geo. L. Thompson, dated August 10, 1956, stating that he was removing the scaffolding from the building immediately and would file a claim for services rendered to date. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to submit a copy of this letter to the City Attorney. Motion carried. OLD GUN CLUB (SHOT): A letter was read from Bruce Kress requesting permission to recover shot from the ground. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Bonnett that the request be denied and letter answered. Motion carried. SIDEWALK, LAWN AND SPRINKLERS, WEST-S_IDE TANK: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher requesting permission to construct sidewalk, lawn and sprinklers at Octave and Arthur Streets, wstimated cost would be $750.00. Motion madd by Hicks, seconded by Bonnett granting the request. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). AIRPORT TANK (LAMPSON): A copy of letter from City Attorney to Byron Lampson was read relative to deposit and rental on tank not being paid in advance as stated by the Council. TRANSFERS: Transfers for payment of bond redemption and interest in the amount of $4,401.15 was requested by the City Treasurer. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier authorizing the transfers. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION: That portion of the East 2 of SE', :vection 24, T9, N, Range 29, E.W.M., lying south of the State Highway. Legal notice of public hearing was read. and hearing declared open. No protests were received by letter or in person. Hearing declared closed. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier that the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING, ORDINANCE NO. 876: Notice of public hearing was read. Hearing declared open. No protests received by letter or in person. Hearing declared closed. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: REVISION OF STREET NAMES AND HOUSE NUMBERS: Ed Erwen, Chairman of the City Planning Commission and also representing the County Planning Commission presented a plan for revision of street names and house numbers and asked the Council for a vote of acceptance on the plan. It was suggest- ed that the City Planner investigate the effect stach a change would have on resid- ences and business firms. It was hoped that the plan could be in effect by March 15, 1957• There would be a cost of between $5,000.00 and $10,000.00 for Street Signs. The Mayor stated that the financial condition of the City would have to be consulted; a plan and letter will be submitted by budget study time. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to accept the recommendation in principal and recommend study to be continued. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON 2499 REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 219 1956 AIRPORT LIGHTING: Stanley Perry spoke to the Council relative to the old landing field lighting, system installed by the Government which is deteriorating and causing shortages and cutouts. Cost of rehabilitation of runway would be approximately $47,750.00, Federal share $24,711.00; would like to call for bids soon as possible;.data is almost completed. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to call for bids ,on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., September 18, 1956. Specifications to be furnished by the Consulting Engineer. Motion carried. GRAVELING NORTH WERE STREET: Casey Sheppard asked about when the City planned to gravel North We,he. OVERPASS PETITION FOR COURT STREET: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks requesting the Mayor to write the Highway Department relative to present status of overhead crossing project. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. REPORTS: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Bell's Bakery. Wholesale delivery Court & Chase J & C Texaco Service Station 1st & Lewis Court Street Service Service Station 1424 N. 4th Artis Miles Vegetable peddler 727 S. Douglas Motion made by Hicks, seconded by VanHoy approving applications. Motion carried. PURCHASES: SPRAY DEPT: 110 gallons DDT 216.00 WATER DEPT: Meters, pipe, copper tubing, crosses and vouchers 786.78 STREET DEPT: Yellow paint 105.00 Motion made by Zier, seconded.by VanHoy authorizing purchases,as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). WATER COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommendations read as follows: (1) 6" water line in the 100 block on North Owens. (2) Mayor be authorized to write a letter to the Corps of :Engineers, Walla Walla District, stating that City should have a lump sum settlement of $80,087.64 for taking over the wash water pump house. (3) Replacing wooden lines. Loop in dead eng at Hawthorne and Agate; fire hydrant at Arthur and Agate; 1211 lino to Cole and Court; fire hydrant at Cole & Court, 12" line from 4th and Court to 1st with bids to be called as needed. (4) No refund on front footage for sewer built by Casey Sheppard and Frances,Whitemarsh; line,was built in lieu of front footage charge. Mbtion made by Hicks, seconded by Bonnett accepting recommendations. Motion carried. DELINQUENT RENTALS AT AIRPORT: C. W. Nay 3 months 300.00 Superior Mfg & Ecuip Co 3k months 400.00 Schultz Electric Co 42 months 225.00 Motion made by Hicks, second -d by Bonnett to turn list to City Attorney for collection. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: b Robert B. Worley appointed by the Mayor to succeed Edwin Dunnovan on the Park Board. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy approving the appointment. Motion carried. FLI 2500 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAT ERS AUGUST 21. 1956 EXAMINATION BOARD (GAS ORD. #868) APPOINTMENTS: The Mayor appointed R. B. Lovelace, Building Inspector, Lyle Cooney, Fire Chief, C. W. Calloway, Cascade Gas Company and R. S. Brown. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks approving the appointments. Motion carried. One (1) more member will be appointed to complete the examination board. R. S. Brown to serve for 3 year term;- C. W. Calloway to serve -for 2 year term; next appointed member to serve for 1 year term and all reappointments to be for a 3 year term. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE -NO. 875: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 595, AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.12 AND 5-9.28, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICA- TION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUAT- ED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY,, WASHINGTON, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO MANUFACTURING M-1 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to give Ordinance No. 875 the third read-. ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 875 was read. Motion made bi on, e t seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 875 has been given the third reading./W1 eading. oti n rrb cue ebb Zier,"cseconded by Hicks to adopt Ordinance No. 875. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). ORDINANCE NO. -876: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN.'.EMERGENCY IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $3,300.00 FROM THE WATER DEPARTVENT FUND TO THE CURRENT EXP- ENSE FUND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALARY OF A GAS INSP- ECTOR: PROVIDING THAT MONIED PAID BY CASCADE NATUR- AL GAS CORPORATION TO THE CITY FOR A GAS INSPECTOR BE PAID INTO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: AND TRAN- SFERRING THE SUM OF $3,300.00 FROM THE CURRENT EXP- ENSE FUND TO THE WATER DEPARTMENT FUND AT THE END OF THE YEAR 1956 Motion made by Bonnett; seconded by Zier to give Ordinance No. 876 the second read- ing by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 876 was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 876 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to give Ordinance No. 876 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 876 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No..876 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to adopt Ordinance No. 876. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). REPORTS: The City Clerk furnished eash member a copy of the July 1956 Budget of all Dep- artments. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tues- day, 8:00 P. M., September 4, 1956. Motion carried. ATTEST: Uity C e PASSED AND APPROVED T arry u ter, Mayor 7DAY OF 1956.