HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-1956 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 4, 1956
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable 14ayor Harry V. Custer presiding.
ROLL CALL:
BY Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, S. A. Connell,
T. R. VanHoy and David 'Zier. Absent were Raymond Hicks and C. S. Milne. City
Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present.
BILLS
Current bills against the City w re presented as follows. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Combs authorizing all vouchers properly signed and approved to be paid.
Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
CURRENT EXPENSE
36046
to 26058
Various Departments
Payroll -August
$
1,652.58
36059
to 36075
Police Department
payroll -August
2,732.95
36076
to 36082
'dayor'& Councilmen
Payroll -August
58.80
36083
to 36103
Various Departments
Payroll -Au gust
3,111.27
36104
to 36120
Police Department
;Payroll -August
3,732.95
36131
to 36129
Regular Firemen
":,Payroll -August
2,404.38
36130
to 36147
Volunteer Firemen
Payroll -August
69.90
3-5148
J. D. Brooder
Payroll -August
388.20
36149
Grant L. Flagan
payroll -August
49.56
36150
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Wtthhold ing
1,598.82
36151
Social Security Fund
Soc Sec Deds
250.02
36152
Fireman's Pension Fund
Pension ded
137.22
36153
Bn-Fn Co's Med Sery Corp
Insurance
94.25
36154
Tax Commission
Comp sales tax
53.92
36155
USDA, CSS, Denver Field Off
Roadtube
1.10
36156
Streeter-Amet Co
Photo Indes
19.03
36157
Custom Laboratories
Janitor Supplies
44.12
36158
Shaw & Borden Co
Forms & trays
25.62
36159
Mt. Hood Soap Co
Soap
10.27
36160
Burroughs Corp
Ribbons & paper
30.05
36161
Crystal Linen Supply
Rag rental
3.88
36162
Root Mobile Radio
Radio mtnce
44.44
36163
Welders Supply Co
Demurrage
2.70
36164
Shields Books & Sta
Cards, paper, etc
35.86
36165
VanHoy's Mobile Service
Lube, oil & grease
13.28
36166
Tri City Auto Elec
Generator, etc
54.32
36167
Tri City Herald
Legal advertising
36.22
36168
Monarch. Machine & Tool
Bracket
3.97
36169
Potlatch Yards Inca
Laths
4.13
36170
Empire Electric Company
Lamps
20.86
36171
Don & Gene Shell Service
Oil, tires, etc
158.77
36172
Dr. Ray V. Rose
First aid
5.00
36173
U. S. Laundry
Service
5.79
361
Tommy's Janitor Service
Service -August
200.00
3617
Ralph A. Rodgers
Prof Services
105.00
36176
Esther Sawyers
Meals -August
417.00
36177
Lyle Cooney
Reimb-Mileage
10.50
36178
William B. Suatin
Mileage reimb
20.56
36179
The Fac Tel & Tel
Service
102.43
36180
Pasco Water Department
Water & Sewer
434.70
36181
City Treasurer
Postage
9.00
Total
15,393-72
STREET DEPARTMENT
4765
to 4780
Street Department
Payroll -August
2,869.35
4781
Seattle First 14at' 1
Withholding
357.20
4782
Social Security Fund
Soc Sec Deds
65.85
4783
Rudd paint & Varnish Co
Traffic Paint
100.75
4784
Tri City Auto Elec
Magneto
34. 5
5785
Empire Electric Company
Raplace lamps
6
Total
$
3,434.18
2502
PASCO,. WASHINGTON
WATER DEPARTMENT
12985 to 13004
Water Department
Payroll -August
$
2,894.27
13005
U. S. Post Office
Postage
3199
210.00
13006 to 13026
Department-
Payroll -August
Blake, Moffitt & Towne
3,677.93
13027
-Water
Seattle First Nat'l Bank-
Withholding
Tissue & Cleaner
797.90
13028
Social Security Fund
Soc Sec Deds
101.85
151.55
13029
Bn Fn Co's Med Sery Corp
Insurance
3204
56.85
13030
Tax*Commission
Excise & Comp tax
Wendell Brown Ins Agency
1,889.20
13031
Transport Clearings
Freight
Nails
47.16
13032
Scientific Supplies Co
Gears, beakers, etc
8.63
19.74
13033
Penni Sait Mfg Co
Chlorine
3209
272.80
13034
Hughes Company
Tubes & yokes
Guenther Tractor Co
248.43
13035
Neptune Meter Co'
Meters, washers, etc
Wire & tape
530.85
13036
Pitney -Bowes Inc.
Meter rental
7.00
21.60
13037
Hallgren Company
Valve boxes
3214
66.48
13038
The Garlock Packing Co
racking & tipe
Columbia Grain & Feed
37.63
13039
American Water Works Ass'n
Manual
Total
7.50
13040
Pacific Pumping Co
Pump
973 to 976
161.98
13041
Crystal Linen Supply Co
Rag rental
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
8.01
13042
Western Materials Inc.
Kemilime
Joc Sec Deds
304.35
13043
Acme Welding Works
Lid39.19
475.33
980
13044
Hale Construction Co
Est #1, Warehouse
981
21649.65
13045
Shields Books& Stationery
Paper,'folders, etc
60.24
13046
Inland Hardware Co
Wheels, ells, etc
32.90
13047
Smith Truck & Tractor
Truck repair,
55.07
13048
The Pac Tel & Tel Co
Service
16.25
Total
$
14,a57-57
LIBRARY
DEPARTMENT
2599 to 2603
Library Department
yayroll-August
$
807.22
2604
Social Security Department
Soc Sec.Deds
18.48
2605
Seattle First Nht'1 Bank
Withholding
98.30
2606
Tax Commission
Comp Sales Tax.
5.84
2607
University of Washington
Subscription
7.00
2608
The J. K. Gill Co
New books
241.70
2609
Doubleday & Co
Subscription
21.00
2610
R. R. Bowker<6o
Subscription
9.00
2611
Derimco Library Supplies
Crystaljacs
58.50
2612
Husk Prtg & Office Supply
Printing
10.23
2613
Pasco Water Department
Water & Sewer
12.45
Total
$
12289.72
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
3183 to 3197
Airport Department
Payroll -August
2,215.75
3198
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Withholding
204.50
3199
Social Security Fund
Soc Sec Deds
49.39
3200
Blake, Moffitt & Towne
Towels
5.83
3201
Col Basin Paper & Supply
Tissue & Cleaner
18.39
3202
Continental Oil Co
Gasoline
101.85
3203'
Schorn Paint Mfg Co
Faint, brushes, ets
30.70
3204
Pasco Motor Supply
Oil seal, nut, etc
5.49
3205
Wendell Brown Ins Agency
Insurance
416.24
3206
Inland Hardware Co
Nails
18.45
3207
Madison Lumber & Mill
Laths & Nails
8.63
3208
Shields Books & Stationery
Envelopes
9.35
3209
Western Materials Inc.
Blades
6.98
3210
Guenther Tractor Co
Sockets, rivets, etc
13.54
3211
Duke's Electric Inc.
Wire & tape
4.13
3212
The eac Tel & Tel Co
Service
7.00
3213
Pasco Water Department
Water & sewer
428.70
3214
City Treasurer
Postage
6.00
3215
Columbia Grain & Feed
Triox
3072
Total
3,554- 1
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
973 to 976
Cemetery Department
Payroll -August
653.07
977
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Withholding
46.70
978
Social Security Fund
Joc Sec Deds
14.28
979
Wambem Concrete Septic Tanks
Liners
475.33
980
The Pac Tel & Tel Co"
Service
25.25
981
Pasco Water Department
Water service
323
5
Total
1,
REGULAR
° 2503
PASCO, WASHINGTON
PARK DEPARTMENT
2806
to 2842 Park Department
Payroll -august
$
49177.16,
2843
Seattle First Nat'l Bank
Withholding.
442.50
2844
Social Security Fund
Soc ;Sec Deds
74.89
2845
Tax Commission
Comp sales tax
3.67
2846
Transport Clearings
Freight
2.00
2847
United `Janitor Supply
Floor varnish
74.40
2848
Columbia Grain & Feed
Scratch & pellets
17.21
2849
Vasco Paint & Picture
Lacquer & thinner1.34
2850
G. K. Mercier
Tubes, oil, etc o
40.48
2851
Park N Shop 'Market
Pures, etc.
.6.68
2852
Schorn-Paint Mfg Co
Paint, thinner, etc
5.63
2853
Inland Hardware Co
Mops
2.35
2854
Tri City Lum`-ger
Straps, wire, etc
1.78
2855
Shiekds Books & Stationery
Paper
2.27
2856
U: S. Laundry
Service
5.25
2857
The Pac Tel & Tel Co
Service
2.64
2858
City of Pasco
Admission tax
.
171.20
2859
Pasco Water Department
Water, chlorine, etc
936.11
Total
,967.56
SOCIAL SECURITY FUND
17
Employment Security Dept
Adm. E4xpense
30.72
Total
30-72-
0. 2BUILDING
BUILDING& ALTERATIONS
39
. Basin Sheet Metal Inc.
Filters
186.00
Total
1.00
Grand total for all Departments
$45,652.22
COMMUNICATIONS:
BIDS -CAST IRON WATER LINE TO COLLEGE SITE:
No bids received.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that account no bids being received
that the Water Department be authorized to do the work upon receipt of money
from the School District. Motion carried. The estimated cost to the School
District, based on proposal, submitted by the City Engineer, is $18,162.90.
STATE HIGHWAY NO. 3, SPEED:
Two letters were read from Highway District Engineer, T•. P. Doyle with reference
to speed on'Primary State Highway No. 3 from West City limits (Illinois Street)
to the approach of the Columbia River Bridge being reduced from 60 miles per
hour to 50 milers per hour for passenger cars and to 40 miles per hour for trucks.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that the Mayor request a Resolution
from the City Attorney. Motion carried.
AIRPORT 12 TON TRUCK:
A letter was read from 0. V. Cotton, Airport Manager, stating that the Committee
recommends the purchase of a 12 ton truck. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by
Bonnett authorizing call for bids on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., September 18, 1956•
Cotton to furnish specifications. Motion carried.
GAS ORDINANCE NO. 868, BONDS & INSURANCE: \�..
.A letter was read from the Insurance Committee suggesting specific coverages and
limits to be carried by the installers with a 11hold harmless agreement to the
City of Pasco". Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that the Gas Board
and City attorney meet with the Insurance Committee to discuss correction by
amendment to Ordinance No. 868. Motion carried.
PETITION:.
Petition signed by six property owners in the 1600 block to oil West Octave.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the street committee
for study and recommendation. Motion carried.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
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PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER
FIRE STATION NO. 2:
A letter was read from Patrick V. Sullivan with reference to a lease from the
.City of Pasco for one fire truck stall, 121 x 30' to the Franklin County Fire
_Protection District No. 3,'term of ldase 5 years with a written notice nine
_months in advance for a termination date by either party. Perry McKeehan was
.present with Fire Chief Lyle Cooney. A discussion was entered into relative
.to the District purchasing'the property in consideration for truck space.
.City to construct -building; drawing to be submitted with estimated cost to be
approximately $11,500.00. G-0. Bonds in the amount of $20,000.00 was suggest-
ed by Mr. Cash, State Auditor; also that -the City purchase the bonds from the
.available funds. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs -that Architect
J. S. Frewen be authorized to furnish plans and specifications approved by the
Fire Chief, Fire and Building Committees. Motion carried. Motion made by
.VanHoy, seconded by Bonnett that the fire committee meet with the rural fire
district and draw lease to present at next council meeting. Motion carried.
AIRPORT LIGHTING:
,Stanley L. Perry presented a copy of form ACA -1624 (5-49:3, Project applic-
ation for Federal Aid for development of Public Airports, on Runway Lighting
,System, requesting $289997.00. Original and three copies forwarded to Charles
W. Drew's Office, Seattle for approval. Specifications and proposal presented
for approval. Call for bids to be held up pending the OK from the CAA.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED.
REPORTS:
PURCHASES:
CEMETERY: House paint, enamel, thinner, gate, pipe, tarp,
septic tank and liners 783.98
.STREET: Grader tire & tube'repair 58.37
FIRE DEPARTNENT: Gloss, flight, dewax & mist 44.12
CITY CLERK: urchase orders for all departments 1 7.81
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Bonnett authorizing purchases as requested.
Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Dallas Beale Chevron Station Service Station 10th & Lewis
Frontier Studios Photography C & H Store
Lumac Industries Handicrafts 1804 W. Brown
R. J. Gholar Contractor 1118 Hagerman
Frank Stiverson Upholstery 115 No. 7th
1956
Motion made by Zier, seconded by ,Bonnett that the above applications be approved.
Motion carried.
CONVENTION, BOISE, IDAHO:
A letter was read from Sanitation Superintendent A. Reisdorph requesting that
funds and leave be made available so he can attend the convention October 1
through October 5, 1956. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to turn
this to the Water Committee for recommendation. Motion carried.
TREE REMOVAL:
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that the Street Department remove
tree at 814 W. Henry. Motion carried.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEON SIGN:
Need of a sign marking location of the Police Department brought to Council's
attention. Motion made. by, Bonnett, seconded by Combs to get figures on signs.
Motion carried.
J. P. HEAD:
Requested to give estimate on installation of draft fan on the city hall boiler.
No answer reeeived to letter.
LAMPSON-1,500 GALLON TANK RENTED:
Rental conditions disregarded. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that
the City attorney take the necessary steps for Collection. Motion carried. .
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APPOINTMENT:
Mayor Custer appointed Tom Morrison, 729 W. Nixon as a
Examiners in accordance with Ordinance No. 868, term to
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs approving the
carried.
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT:
Report for the month of August 1956 was read.
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SEPTEMBER
member of the Board of
expire August 21, 1957•
appointment. Motion
R. B. Lovelace to get Committee and Board together as gas will be turned on
September 20, 1956; hold up all inspections until after the 18th.
TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 1957:
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The 1957 Tentative Budget was presented to the Mayor August 31, 1956. He asked
that a budget meeting be held on September 6, 1956 at 8:00 P. M., in the Committee
Room.
WATER RATES FOR TRAILER COURTS:
Water rates were discussed. Irrigation and commercial rates were considered.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs authorizing the Water Department to
put Trailer Courts on summer irrigation rate as far as sewer charge is concerned
with adjustments to be made back to June 1, 1956 and that the Water Manager be
instructed to write the Trailer Court Owner. Motion carkied.
T. V. FRANCHISE:
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Bonnett that the City Attorney notify the
Tri City T. V. Service Inc., to appear and request transfer. Motion carried.
GRAVEL PIT:
City Attorney to make the next move.
GRADING THE ALLEY,, BLOCK 6, TERRACE HEIGHTS ADDITION:
Motion made by Combs, seconded by Bonnett authorizing -the Street Department to
put this alley to grade. Motion carried.
READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 877:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION
TO THE CITY OF PASCO OF THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN FRANKLIN
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, TO -WIT; THAT PORTION
OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 29
E. W. M., LYING SOUTH OF THE STATE HIGHWAY
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier to give OrdinancenNo. 877 the first
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 877 was read. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 8?7 has been given the first reading.
Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett; seconded by VanHoy to give Ordinance
No. 877 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 877
was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance
No. 877 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 878:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY
OF PASCO IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $20,000600
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND FURNISH-
ING A SECOND FIRE STATION„ PROVIDING THE DATE,
FORM, TERMS, AND MATURITIES OF SAID BONDS AND
FOR ANNUAL TAX LEVIES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL
AND INTEREST THEREOF„ AND CREATING A FUND FOR
THE PAYMENT OF SUCH PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to give Ordinance No. 878 the first read-
ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 878 was read. Motion made by Bonnett,
seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 878 has been given the first reading. Motion
carried.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
R MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ORDINANCE NO. 879:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 11 AND 32.05 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 868, BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE LICENSING OF GAS FITTERS INSTALLING OR
REPAIRING GAS PIPING OR GAS APPLIANCES: THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE INSTALLATION OR
REPAIR OF GAS PIPING OR GAS APPLIANCES AND FOR
THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF A GAS TRANSMISSION AND/OR DIS-
TRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE INSPECTION OF SAME AND THE COLLECTION
OF INSPECTION FEES THEREFORE: PRESCRIBING RULES,
REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS RELATING TO THE SALE,
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF GAS
PIPING AND GAS APPLIANCES CONVEYING NATURAL OR
ANY TT.PE OF GAS ONTO CONSUMERS' PROPERTY EXTEND-
ING FROM THE POINT OF DELIVERY TO THE POINT OF
CONSUMPTION,. AND RELATING TO INSTALLATION, CON-
STRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A GAS
TRANSMISSION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN
THE CITY: PROVIDING PENALTIES, FOR THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
SEPTEMBER 4, 19
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 879 the first
reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 879 was read by title only.
Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 879 has been given
the first reading by title only. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Zier; seconded by Connell to adjourn to next regular meeting,
Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., September 18, 1956. Motion carried.
Harry y ust , Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19�ZeDAY OF 1956.
Adah M. Perry, Cit rk