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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-1956 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CuAMBERS ,. 2507 SEPTEMBER 18, 1956 Meeting called to order at 8:10 P. M. Honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, C. R. Combs, Raymond Hicks, C. S. Milne, T. R. VanHoy and David 'Zier. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick absent. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held September 4, 1956 were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS: TRI CITY T.V. SERVICE INC: A letter was read from Duane E. Taber relative to Television f ranchise,Tlstating that the franchise had not been sold to anew corporation; it is still retained by the same firm to which it was granted; all the capitol stock of the Tri City TV Inc has been sold to new interests, therefore a request is now being made that the City Council consider an amendment of the franchise changing name to Columbia TV Service Company. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to refer to the City Attorney for proper action. Motion carried. WATER DEPARTMENT WAREHOUSE: A letter was read from W. H.*TNrixon requesting authority to call for bids on items for the new water department warehouse -wiring building, toilet and wash basin, fencing and extension arms at a cost of approximately $4,079.76. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to call for bids on cyclone fence on October 16, 1956, 8:00 P. M., Motion carried unanimous. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that City Engineer obtain prices on wiring of building and toilet fixtures. Motion carried. AIRPORT TANK: (LAMPSON) A letter was read from 0. V. Cotton;, Airport 'YIanager stating that the Airport is in need of -the 1500 gallon water tank rented to Mr. B. Lampson; to date Mr. Lamp - son has not carried out any part of requirements set out by the City Council in granting the request to obtain same. City Attorney to be furnished a copy of this letter. TRANSFERS: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne authorizing the following transfers as requested by the City Treasurer. Motion carried. Tater Sewer Bond Ret Series A 1944 583.33 it it '° Int " A 1944 92.50 $ 675.83 to it ^" Ret Series B 1946 83.33 it it "° Int n B 1946 27.50 110.83 .►e to na Ret Series 1948 833.33 '° to f.11 Int t4 1948 281.87 1,215.20 to to Ret Series 1954 416.66 Int " 1954 2,015.96 2,432.62 Bond Reserve 1954 966.67 966.67 Total Transfers $51401.15 GAS FITTERS LICENSE FEE: A letter was read from R. B. Lovelace, Building Inspector, stating that the Examining Board requests thatLthe $5.00 fee be pro -rated -account only three and one-half months left in 1956. Motion made by Bonnett that the City Building Insp- ector be authorized to pro -rate the fee for license issued in 1956. Motion lost for want of a second. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy to stay with the Ordinance as written. Motion carried. Hicks, Milne, VanHoy and Zier voting ItYes". Bonnett and Combs voting ltl�o". REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. LEASE -FRANKLIN COUM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: The lease was read as presented by the Board, agreeing to deed to the City of Pasco property for location of fire station No. 2 in exchange for one fire truck stall in the building property description as follows: That portion of southeast quarter of southwest quarter of southwest quarter of section 24, township 9 north, "5O8 R MEETING PASCO,, WASHINGTON Range 29 east, W.M., described as follows: Beginning at southeast corner of said sub- division, thence along the south line thereof north 89658121" west 303.46 feet; thence 8ar- allel with the east line thereof north 02 01128" east 40 feet to north line of Court Street and the true point of beginning*thence north 0°01128" east 125 feet* thence north 69058121" west 55 feet; thence south 02601128"" west 125 feet; thence south 89°58'21" east 55 feet to true point of beginning Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs authorizing the Mayor to sign lease upon approval of the City Attorney. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED REPORTS: AIRPORT LEASES: General Electric Supply Company Buchanan News Agency Columbia Basin Publishers Pasco Rifle & Pistol Club Tri City Mattress Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier approving leases for signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Seven (7) applications were presented as.follows: Ben Franklin Store Basin Produce Inc. Valley Building Supply The iasis Tavern The Gables P. M. Henderson J. H. Vertrees Variety Store Wholesale delivery Contractor Tavern & Recreation Cafe Apartments Elec supplies 120 W. Lewis PPasco Airport Kennewick 209 W. Lewis 1114 Hagerman 719 W. Court 117 No. 3rd Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne approving applications as presented. Motion carried. PURCHASES: Following purchases requested AIRPORT: Light fixtures $400.00 WATER: Reducers, valves, hydrants, cutter & meter book sheets 1,139.90 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). STREET ROLLER: A letter was read from City Engineer Geroge R. Fisher stating that Mr. G. 0. Barton, 1707 W. Olive desired to rent or purchase the roller. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that a minimum price of $300.00 be placed on the roller and advertise for sale; bids to be received on the roller until 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, October 2, 1956. Motion carried. STREET DEPARTMENT -OILING 1600 BLOEK ON OCTAVE: Requested by petition. A short discussion was entered into relative to precedent also new type of seal for base. Unanimously agreed that Ordinance be adhered to. Committee recommends that where property owners purchase material the City will supervise. STANDARD OIL STATION, 10th & LEWIS: Agreement discussed. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that the Build- ing inspector hold up occupancy permit until agreement is lived up to by the Standard Oil Chevron Station. Motion carried. SIGNS: The need of directional signs from Old Bridge to City Centerdiscussed. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the Street Department and Street Committee as to signs and locations. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 18, 1956 REGIONAL MEETING OF ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES: To be held at Kennewick on October 11, 1956. Kennewick desires to know about how many will attend. City Clerk to report that 7 or 8 will attend. PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEWAGE & INDUSTRIAL WASTES ASSOCIATION: Convention to be held in Boise, Idaho. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy allowing request by A. Reisdorph to attend. Motion carried. CITY HALL FURNACE FAN DRAFT,: Mayor to contact J. P•. Head again. POLICE REPORT: (SIGN) On sign for the City Hall Building to identify the Police Station location. Two (2) companies submitted figures and design of signs to be installed. The Zeon Price was $699.52 complete; Valley Neon bid $713.00 not including wiring or sales tax. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs when purchase is made that same be paid from Building & Alteration fund. Zeon Sign Company presented the lowest and best price. Building Committee and City Attorney to decide procedure and if necessary to call for bids, that they be called on Tuesday, October 2, 1956. Motion carried.. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 877 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION TO TRE CITY OF PASCO 9F THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, TO WIT; THAT PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 244 ROWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 29 E. W. M., LYING SOUTH OF THE STATE HIGHWAY Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Van Hoto give Ordinance No. 877 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. was read. Motion made by Milne, sec- onded by Combs that Ordinance No. 877 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Milne, seconded b Combs'to adopt Ordinance No, 877. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6�. 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 $20,000.00 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 Milne, seconded by Combs to .give Ordinance No. 878 the second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 878 was read by title.. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 878 has-been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 878 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 878 was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 878 has been given the third reading. Motion ca-rried. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance No. 878. Motion carried by roll callvote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 879: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 11 AND 32.5 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 TYPE OF GAS ONTO CONSUMERS' PROPERTY EXTEND- ING FROM THE POINT OF DELIVERY TO THE POINT OF PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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 18, 1956 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 879 the second . reading, in full. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 879 was read in full. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Van Hoy that Ordinance No. 8?9 has been given the second reading in full. Motion carried. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 879 the third reading. Motion .carried. Ordinance No. 879 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 879 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to adopt Ordinance No. 879. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 880: AN ORDINANCE AM ENDING SECTION 17 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 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY, AND PROVIDING FOR,THE INSPECT- ION OF SAME AND THE COLLECTION OF INSPECTION FEES THEREFORE; PRESCRIBING RULES, REGULATIONS, AND STAND- ARDS RELATING TO THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF GAS PIPING AND GAS APPLIANCES CONVEYING NATURAL OR ANY TYPE OF GAS ONTO CONSUMERS' PROPERTY EXTENDING FROM THE POINT OF DELIVERY TO THE POINT OF CONSUMPTION, AND RELAT-ING TO INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCT- ION, 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 Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to give Ordinance No. 880 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 880 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No_. 880 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 880 the second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 880 was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 880 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 383 AND ORDINANCE NO. 881: Resolution No. 383 adopting the preliminary budget by was read in full. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by 383 and advertise for public hearing on Ordinance No. call vote of six (6). ADJOURNMENT: Ordinance No. 881. Resolution Milne to adopt' Resolution_.No. 881. Motion carried by roll Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., October 2, 1956. Motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF �,��JF��— , 1956.