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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-1956 MinutesC) �j PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 16. 1956 CALL TO 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,.Raymong Hicks, D. S. Milne and T. R. VanHoy. Absent were S. A. Connell and David Zier. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of previous meeting not ready to be presented at this time. CALL FOR BIDS: WIRE FENCE FOR WATER DEPARTMENT: Legal notice was read. Four (4) bids received, -opened and read as follows: Anchor Post Products Inc. Seattle, Washington Cyclone Fence Portland, Oregon San Jose Steel C7o Inc. Portland, Oregon The Colo Fuel & Iron Corp Spokane,, lvashington $ 3,391.00 tax included 3,540.20 tax included 3,592.90 tax included 3,558.80 tax included Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn bids to City Engineer and Water Committee for recommendation later.in the meeting. Motion carried. FIRE STATION NO. 2: Legal.notice was read. Five (5).bids received,.opened and read as follows: Cecil C. Hill Kennewick, Washington Hale Construction Company Pasco, Washington Raymond J. Britton Yakima, Washington Elvrum Construction Pasco,. 'Washington Chas. C. Dunham Kennewick, Washington $ 15,748.00 tax included 17,340.00 tax included, 15,880.00 tax included 16,699.50 tax included 15,123.93 tax included Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Milne that the City Engineer, David Zier and Fire Committee check bids and report at next meeting to be held on Wednesday November 7, 1956. Motion carried. STREET SURFACE PROJECT, NORTH LUCAS STREET: Legal notice was read. Two (2) bids received, opened and read as follows: Acme Pavers .37¢ sq. yd $ 2,232.83 tax included Kennewick, Washington L. W. Vail Company .36� sq. yd 2,172.48 tax included Pasco, Washington Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to accept the lowest bid of L. W. Bail Company. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). STREET ROLLER FOR SALE: Legal notice was read. No offers received. Milne suggested that the roller be retained. ING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 882, PUBLIC HEARING: Legal notice was read. ORDINANCE NO 882: K. 2 52J 1 OCTOBER 16, 1956 No objections received by letter or in person. AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE CEMETERY FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,000.00 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR SALARIES AND FOR LIGHT, HEAT AND WATER FOR THE BALANCE OF THE YEAR 1956 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs to give Ordinance No. 882 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 882 was read. Motionmade by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 882 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Ordinance No. 882. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). COMMUNICATIONS: DISPOSAL OF PASCO ENGINEERING DEPOT: A letter was read from Hal Holmes stating he would do all that was possible when this disposal is placed in the hands of the General Service ydministration. A letter was also read from Henry M. Jackson assuring the ."layor that he will do whatever he can to see that General_ Service Administration will dispose of this property in a manner beneficial to Fasco and the Port District. A letter was read from Ralph Ecker stating a special meeting of the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, Oct- ober 30th at the P. U. D. Auditorium. All council members and Port District Members are invited. - REALTY BOARD -LETTER OF APPRECIATION: A letter was read from the Pasco Board of Realtors signed by Wendell P. Brown expressing appreciation of the many splendid things accomplished by the Council in the past few years. He mentioned water system, steel mains, reservoir fac- ilities, sewer system and the street oiling program, City Blanner and overall future planning also extending their thanks for many courtesies received. 1EED CONTROL SIDEWALKS & CURBS: A letter was read from Roy F. Rice requesting that action be taken to force the property owners of Lots 4 and 5, Block 23, Helm's Second Addition to install sidewalks and curbs and control weeds on this property belonging to the'Anna M. Spence Estate. Milne suggested holding upi�,57. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne to turn to Police Committee contra,l and the Street Committee for sidewalks and curbs. Motion carried. L. I. D. #63:, (CORNELL;., HOWLAND,, HAYES & MERRYFIELD ) Proposal for Engineering Services for design of Sewers and Sewage Pump Station. Proposal was read, covering northwest area of the City, approximately 200 acres indicating 35,000 lineal feet of required sewer; pumping station capacity 800 gal. per minute, located near Pearl and Dakota Streets. Specific services set out in paragraphs "A" to I'M" inc; "At' to ""LA° inc. provided for a fee of 4 3/4% of the construction cost to be paid on progress estimates monthly. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that the Engineering Company of Cor- nell, Howell, Hayes and Me-rryfield be employed. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne requesting that the City Attorney draw up proper resolution. Motion carried. ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT ON FIRE STATION NO. 2 (FREWEN & ROSS): The standard form presented for acceptance of a 7% fee agreement read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the Mayor to sign accepting the 7J fee. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). TRANSFERS: The City Treasurer requests transfers for retirement of Bonds made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the transfers. Water Sewer Bond .Ret'.. Series.. A:' 1944-: : - ' ._,583!`133.- -.R_ -1." e . it n "" I"t R9t "" 9 B 1$ �3:33 Iflt B 1946 . r -27.50 Rtt " 1948 8330'33 Int "' 1948 281.87 Ret '" 1954 416.66 Int " 1954 2, 015.96 Bond Reserve 1954 966.67 Total transfers_ $5,401.15 REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINE$ SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. and Interest. Motion Motion carried. -$ 675.83 lio.83 1,215.20 2,432.62 966.67 522 PAS.CO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 16, 1956 PLANNING: E. P. Erwen representing the Planning Commission and Advisory Board of the Chamber of Commerce read a letter signed by the aforesaid, groups stating their confidence in William B. Austin and the need of future planning, stating that a lot of planning had been accomplished by time consuming meetings,.. A general statement of policy was read by C. S. Milne, setting out utility progress achieved by planning programs; services of various commissions apprec- iated, also feel that the title "Planning Engineer" more completely describes the services the City could use best. Mentioned East and West side zoning and reclassifications and acdepting the Advisory Committees ,programs on their face value not mandatory. Drafts of both letters to be made for any one wanting a copy. Commission members Lehl & Carl spoke in favor of retaining the Planner and asked questions regarding what was going to happen to planning. Hicks and Bonnett had no complaint against the Planner and appreciate the results accomplished by the Commission who states that they are about 50% through with the program now under study. Mr. Loder, Mr. Brewer and other members of the audience were heard from during the discussion. Planning Director spoke on the need of general planning to coordinate the present and future engineering plans and to regulate private property to fit into plans; the State Law specifies the comprehensive plan device as a prerequisite -fir requesting private property owners to conform. Mr. Knight, A chemical Engineer spoke differentiating planning from engineering. Mayor Custer stated that the program would continue and function as it has in the past. Since no one'else wished to be heard from the discussion closed. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. REPORTS: AIRPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS ON ESZUATZEL CANAL: Suggested recommendations to be stated in the agreemtnt were re -read. Motion made by Bonnett that Airport Committee with City Engineer draw up proposal. Motion lost for want of a second. Agreement submitted by the Buraau of Reclammation was read by Councilman Hicks. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Bonnett that correspondence be turned to the City Attorney and Airport Committee for contract proposal. Motion carried. WAREHOUSE NO. 1: Airport Manager requests , through his'Committee, to make necessary repairs to Warehouse No. 1. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne authorizing the man- ager to bring Warehouse No. 1 up to state code as per Electric Inspectors spec- ifications, costing approximately $200..00. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Twelve (12) applications submitted as follows were authorized: E. Matheson J. P. Head N. F. Douglas R1 E. Rando,lph T. E. Nall Griggs Inc. T. D. Morrison Bruce G. Trescott C. (C. Mayhugh Matheson Heating Buchanan News Shamrock Tavern Gas Installer Gas Installer Gas Installer Gas Installer Gas Installer Gas Installer Gas Installer Gas Installer Gas Installer Heating, etc Whlse delivery Tavern & Rec 1001 W. Yakima 3rd & Columbia . 215 W. Lewis 419 W- Clark Kennewick Kennewick 515 W. Court Kennewick Kennewick Bldg 35, Airport Pasco Airport 1901 No. 4th E. Matheson's application rejected at the previous meeting account address given at 1001 Yakima in Residential zone. On October 16.. 1956 John A. Matheson re- quested by note thatthe address be changed to Building No. 35, Pasco Airport. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the issuance of all applic- ations, including Matheson's Gas Installer Application. Motion carried. PURCHASES: WATER DEPARTMENT: Anti -freeze, wrench, valve boxes, valves, copper tube unions, die & ratchet set $ 712.49 STREET DEPARTMENT: 0 tons patch material 350.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire Hose 450.63 Motion made by Milne, seconded by Hicks granting requests as presented. Motion carried by roll call vote of -five (5) . REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS WATER COMMITTEE REPORT ON FENCE: OCTOBER 16, 1 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to accept the lowest bid of Anchor Post Products, Inc., in the amount of $3,391.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) . G. 0. B, FIRE STATION NO. 2: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that the rate of interest be set at 3% on $20,000.00 bond issue. Motion carried. WATER SERVICE TO OAKLEY RIVER FRONT ADDITION: The Contractors Equipment Rental Company at Chase and West "A" request -water service to lots 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Block 6. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs authorizing water service to Lots 13 through 17, both included, upon payment of front footage charge. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: ALLEN P. HOFFMAN appointed by the "`ayor to succeed C. W. Calloway on the Gas x� amining Board. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett approving the appoint- ment. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 4, PLANNING COMMISSION: That the City Council of the City of Pasco, shall be and it hereby is requested by the planning Commission of the City of Vasco to adopt as soon as possible a firm policy setting forth the procedure to be followed as to existing violations of the zonin•g•,:ordinanc.es of the City of Pasco and as to future violations of the zoning Ordinances of the City of Pasco 153 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to give. Resolution No. 4 a reading. Motion carried. Resolution No. 4 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to turn Resolution No. 4 to the zoning and planning committee for recommend- ation at next regular meeting. Motion carried. RESOLUTION, STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: A resolution requesting exchange of property adjacent to the City View Cemetery. Following a short discussion relative to blow soil, motion was made by Bonnett, seconded b.y Milne that the Mayor contact the proper Highway Authority and tell them that the Council is not satisfied with property offered; would prefer property on the south. Motion carried. LEWIS ADDITION VACATION: A petition was read from:.property owners in Lewis Addition requesting the City to vacate all of Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and the adjacent streets and easements in said blocks for the purpose of replat. Ordinance No. 650 and bond require- ment have been complied with. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., November 20, 1956. Motion carried. P. U. D. EASEMENT TO JUNIOR COLLEGE: The P. U. D. requests that an easement to the College be established for location of poles, anchors and guy wires. This would have to be approved by the CAA before a permanent easement could be granted. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the Airport Committee and Airport Manager to prepare proper form for the CA4 approval. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 883: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 728, CHANGING THE NAME OF TRI -CITY TELEVISION SERVICE, INC. TO COLUMBIA TV SERVICE COMPANY Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs to'give Ordinance No. 883 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 883 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 883 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to adopt Ordinance No. 883. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). 2524 PASCO, WASTIINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 16, 1 PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGE: To amend zoning code section which restricts the location of Service Stations. Mr. Brassington of the Tidewater Oil Company Associated Stations spoke to the Council in a short discussion. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Van Hoy to turn to the zoning committee of the Council for study and report. Motion carried. LIGHT FOR ENGINE IN VOLUNTEER PARK: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Milne granting permission to P. U. D. for the installation of a Street Light in Volunteer Park near the locomotive. Motion carried. Clerk to so notify the Park Board and the P. U. D. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Milne, seconded by Bonnett to adjourn to next regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 7, 1956 at 8:00 P. M. Motion carried. 1 Harry ster, ayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF'/t71956.