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Home My WebLink About11-07-1956 MinutesMEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 7. 1 Meeting called at this time and date account Council Chambers being used for polling during the general election held November 6, 1956. Notice given by publication, television and radio as per 1955 law. 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, S. A. Connell, Raymond Hicks, C. S. Milne, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. Councilman C. R. Combs and City Attor- ,ney Richard G. Patrick were absent. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting3held September 18th, October 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 16th, 1956 .were read and approved. B ILLS: Current bills against the City presented as follows. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CURRENT EXPENSE ,36315 to 36326 Various Departments Payroll -October 1,647.57 36327 to 36143 Police Department Payroll -October 2,827.92 36344 to 36351 Mayor & Councilmen Payroll -October 78.40 -36352 to 36369 Various Departments Payroll -October 319149.52 36370 to 36386 Police Department Payr411-October 2,673.70 -36387 to 36393 Regular Firemen :.. ,Payroll -October 2,115.98 -36394 to 36410 Volunteer Firemen Payroll -October 49.88 ,36411 Seattle First Nat'l Withholding 1,416.20 ,36412 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 209.39 36413 Fireman's Pension Fund Pension deds 137.22 36414 Bn-Fn Co's Med Sery Corp Insurance 94.25 36415 Tax Commission Comp sales tax 23.72 ,36416 Uniform Bldg Code Training manual 6.75 ,36417 American Gas Assn Subscription 2.00 36418 Lay & Nord Polish 1.74 ,36419 Root Mobile Radio Radio mance 49.60 .36420 Cryatal Linen Supply2 Service 1.55 36421 Norkem-Yakima Inc. Spray material 712.07 .36422 Yakima Bindery-& Prtg Co Receipts 144.66 36423 Munnell & Sherrill Hose 450.63 -36424 Jaynes Typewriter Exchange Adder paper 3.36 -36425 Pioneer Inc. Cards 20.73 35426 VanHoy Mobile Service Prestone & oil 7.65 35427 Tri City _-Auto Electric Battery 9.51 35428 U. S. Laundry Service 30.53 35429 Economy Drug Photo supplies 56.97 35430 Columbia Electric Light bulbs 5,83 35431 Bob's Conoco Service Gasoline 1.65 35432 Don & Gene Oil, lube & labor 79.99 35433 Tommy's Janitor Service October service 200.00 35434 Pasco Hardware Company Bulbs, batteries, etc 3.07 35434 Wood's Keys 1.76 35436 Continental Oil Company Gasoline 667.32 35437 Shields Books & Stationery Pencils, etc 22.22 .35438 Empire Electric Co Tape, etc 4.19 35439 Tri City Herald Legal advertising 31.15 354.40 Franklin Benton Title Co Recording fee 1.25 35441 Columbia Basin News Purchase orders 187.81 35442 Husk Prtg & Office Supply Printing & pads11.66 35443 Esther Sawyers Meals 2$8.75 35444 William B. Austin Reimb-mileage 16.16 35445 John Rogers Install -booths 10.00 35446 The k'ac Tel & Tel Co Service 35.73 35447 Pasco Water Department Water & sewer 271.80 35448 City Treasurer Postage 46.00 Total $'17,837.84 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT 999 to 1003 Cemetery Department Payroll -October $ 588.40 1004 Seattle First at'1 Bank Withholding • 43.90. 1005 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 12.90 1006 Continental Oil Co Gas 41.81 1007 Tri City Herald Legal adv 5.69 1008 Pasco -Yakima Welders Supply Oxygen, etc 13.41 1009 Street Department JV atch material 100.00 1010 The Yac Tel & Tel Co Service 14.05 1011 Pasco Water Department Water 73.55 '. Dotal 1 �� PASCO, WASHIN''TON NG WATER DEPARTMENT 13132 to 13148 Water Department Payroll; -October- 2,504.59 13149 Pac States Cast Iron Pipe Hydrant, valves, etc 893.83 13150 Pacific Water Works Supply Wrench 4.53 13151 to 13172 Water Department Payroll -October 3,904.79 13173 Seal-tle First "at'1 Withholding 785.85 13174 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 140.47 13175 Bn Fn Co's Med Ser Corp Insurance 69.25 13176 Ronald E. Warden Auditor & expense 408.40 13177 Tax Commission Excise tax 1,461.53 13178 Brooks Prod Inc. Meter boxes 426.50 13179 Pac States Cast Iron Pipe Hudrants, etc 467.48 13180 Penn Salt Mfg Co Chlorine 109.27 13182 Pitney -Bowes Inc. Rental 21.60 13182 Burroughs Corp Ribbons 15.25 13183 Transp Clearings Freight 4.48 13184 Sparling Meter Co Charts 15.50 13185 Waterworks Supplies Pipe locator 280.70 13186 W. B. Edmiston & Sons Second payment 872.08 13187 R. R. Yates Pencils 4.13 13188 Hallgren Co Valve boxes, etc 539.90 13189 Hughes & Co Valves, wrench, etc 1,084.34 13190 Blake Moffitt & Towne Tissue 14.12 13191 Crystal Linen Supply Service 3.47 13192 Stand Oil Co Pearl oil 17.14 13193 Mansfield " Vaughn Patching 18.60 13194 General Store Gas engine 87.83 13195 Pasco Hardward Co Shovels, rope, etc 58.10 13196 Potlatch Yards Inc. Cement & stell 72.81 13197 Monarch Machine & Tool Oxygen & acetylene 24.27 13198 Empire Electric Co Light fixtures 11.57 13199 White River Lum'aer Co Fire clay 8.27 13200 Fn Co Chpt Amer Red Cross Firet aid kits 11.86 13.201 R & T Plmg & Heating Ells 1.59 13202 Murphy Motors Inc. Truck repair 1,7.75 13203 Pasco i�jachine Co Coppling & washers 9.56 13204 Tri City Herald Legal advertising 1.38 13205 Col Basin Paper Cups, etc 25.37 13206 Shields Books &Stat Ink, ribbons, etc 29.80 13207 True's Oil Co Anti -freeze 40.36 13208 Continental Oil Co Gas & oil 254.19 13209 Inland Hardware Co Bolts, nuts, etc 59.78 13210 Columbia Basin News Water applications 30.60 13211 Economy Tire & Auto Tube & tire repair 5.28 13212 Basin Typewriter Co Rental 15.50 13213 Arthur Reisdorph Reimb-conv expense 50-45 13214 U. S. Post Office Postage 210.00 13215 The Pac Tel & Tel Service 15.65 13216 City Treasurer Freight _1.49 13217 Ronald E. Warden Auditor 263:48 Total $ 15,374.74 STREET DEPARTMENT 4810 to 4825 Street Department Payroll -October $ 2,928.06 48.26 Seattle First "at'l Bank Withholding 333.30 4827 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 58.2 4828 Lay & Nord Swithh 1.34 4829 Stand Oil Co Oil 48.05 48.30 Continental Oil Co Gas & oil 452.91 4831 True's Oil Co Prestone 40.36 4832 L. W. Vail Co Patch material 51202.35 4833 Twin Cities Concr Pipe Co Sewer pipe 69.75 4834 Pasco riardware Co Brooms 8.65 4835 Economy Tire & Auto Neverleak & solder 3.95 4836 Tri City Herald Legal adv 2.52 4837 Smith Truck & Tractor Plugs & repr latch 10.22 48.38 White River Lumber Co Cement 3. 7 4839 Total 9,163.17 BUILDING & ALTERATIONS EM. ORD. NO. 843 22' J. P. Head Repair flushometer 28.93 23- Wood's Repair vault door 4.13 24- Empire Electric Co Service call 3.05 Total T 36.11 PASCO, WASHINGTON SPECIAL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AIRPORT DEPARTME!jT NOVEMBER 7, 1956 3258 to 3273 Airport Department Payroll -October 32�4 Seattle First Nat'l Withholding 3275 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 3276 Tax Commission Comp sales tax 3277 C & G Radio Supply Tubes 3278 Penguin Linen Supply Service 3279 Empire Electric Co Lamp, etc 3280 Inland Hardware Co Track, hangers, etc 3281 Pasco Motor Supply Filters, etc 3282 Inland Glass Co Glass 3283 Georgia racifid Plywood Lumber 3284 Basin Sheetmetal Elbow, etc 3285 Murphy Motors Inc. New truck - 3286 Twin City Mattress Co Recover chair 3287 Superior Roof Tile Co Tile, trim & cement 3288 Wellman s Floor Coverings Rubber runner, etc 3289 Pasco ardware Co Bolts, etc 3290 Continental Oil Co Gas & oil 3291 Gen Elec Supply Wirenuts, et,c 3292 Madison Lumber & Mill Cement, nails etc 3293 Tri City Lumber Yard Cement; lumber, etc 3294 Western Materials Inc. Cement, & flue liner 3295 Col Basin paper & Supply Towels & disinfectatt 3296 Schorn paint Co Paint, etc 3297 The fac Tel & Tel Service 3298 Pasco Water Department Water & sewer 3299 City Treasurer Postage & license F total 2627 2631 2632 2633 2634 2635 2636 263.7 2638 2639 2640 2641 2642 2643 2644 2645 2646 2647 2648 2902 2925 2926 2927 2928 2929 2930 2931 2932 2933 2934 2935 2936 2937 2938 2939 2940 2941 1 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT to 2630 Library Department Seattle First at'1 Social Security Fund Tax Commission J. R. Frost The Roemer House Gaylord Bros Inc. Doubleday &'Co The Caston Printers Ltd The J., K. Gill Co Binfords & Mort Nathaniel Dame & Co Jaynes Tupewriter Exchange Woods. Tri City Lumber Yard Superior ilainting Col Basin Paper & Supply Pasco Water Department City Treasurer PARK DEPARTMENT to 2924 rark Department Seattle First "at' 1 Bank Social Security Fund Pronto Sales Hillyard Sales Co John W. Graham Co Guenther Tractor Co Tri City Lumber Yard J. C. Penney Go Continental Oil Co Wood's Paseo aachine Co R&TPlmg&Htg G. K. Mercier Inland Hardware Co Grigg Bldg Supplies Col Grain & Feed Pasco Yater Department FIRE STATION NO. 2 Frewen & Ross Payroll -October Withholding Soc Sec Deds Comp sales tax Books Books Wending supplies Books Books. Books Books Books Repair typewriter Repair door Lumber Clean windows Towels,, Wax, etc Water & sewer Postal cards Total Payroll -October Withholding Soc Sec Deds Bands, snaps, etc Wax & oil Refills, etc Sprinklers, etc Lumb e r Ramona _cloth Gas Hobby supplies, etc Welding Tee, nipple, etc Tires, oil, etc Pipe, tees, etc Glass, putty, etc Hay, scratch, etc Chlorine, etc Total Professional services Total Grand t 0t•al for all departments $ 55,220.34 2,217.39 223.30 49.81 162.40 12.24 2.69 210.82 70.24 15.86 13.51 100.77 31.00 29212.37 12.92 166.14 71.43 2.23 59.00 437.89 137.8o 13.04 45.05 9.22 77.68 9.00 281.60 9.10 0 613.36 79.50 14.14 3.11 23.05 18.49 48.72 7,. 8 3 36.11 284.93 27.89 19.20 13.95 7.75 64.44 125.00 40.85 15.65 '101.00 1,453-97 1,828.22 159.53 40.5 7 8.82 87.57 8.35 280.34 28.93 1.22 88.70 22. 73 75.11 35.54 88.72 229.86 21.81 33.30 '266.98 3,306-30 500.00 70-(:T. _00 F:. 2528 SPECIAL MEETING COMMUNICATIONS:. LOSS BY FIRE AT SYLVESTER PARK: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 7. 1 A letter was read from the General Adjustment Bureau, Inc. relative to payment of ,$432.40 to cover loss of building by fire on July 17, 1956 in Sylvester Park. Seven (7) sworn statement forms were attached for authorization of signature. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the `dayor to sign, upon approval by the City attorney. Motion carried. SERIES "G" BONDS: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher stating that the Water Department had $1100.00 invested in "Gn Bonds which matured in November 1954 and is ,now ae.king to cash bonds and place money in the '.later Department General Fund. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier authorizing the Treasurer to cash bonds as -requested. Motion carried. SPEED LIMIT ON PRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 3: Letter from T. P. Doyle was read. Copy to be mailed to City Attorney Richard G. Patrick for resolution. EAST SIDE WATER TANK: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher regarding condition of this tank, stating that immediate maintenance is necessary and estimates painting and repairs would probably come to a cost of approximately $10,000.00. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks that the City Engineer advertise for bids on painting and repairs to the East Side Tank; bids callable at 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, December 4, 1956. Motion carried. CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION: A letter was read from W. M. Little stating a meeting will be held on November 16th and 17th in Yakima. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Milne authorizing the Building Inspector and Fire Chief to attend. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANID40US CONSENT. GAS -CONVERSION, 928 SOUTH 10th: J. W. Armstrong spoke to the council relative to converting from propane to natural gas-.:-- Doing his own work or hiring a licensed gas installer was discussed. Building inspector read Section 6 of Gas Ordinance No. 868.- In conclusion, Mr. Armstrong is to hire a licensed installer for the work. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. AIRPORT BUILDING No. 85: A letter was read from 0. V. Cotton stating that the Georgia-Pacific Plywood Co. desires to build a lean to along the north side of this building, 201 x 120' shed type roof. Airport cost of the material would be 'approximately $500.00. A three (3) year lease to be re -negotiated with an increase rental taking into consider- ation the material which was furnished. Airport Manager recommends this addit- ion be made.. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne authorizing Cotton to con- struct shed for the Georgia-Pacific Plywood Company and raise rent $15.00 per month to amortise the cost; lease to be for three (3) year period. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). SUPERIOR MANUFACTURING & EQUIPMENT COMPANY: Mr.,Hehmke is in arr6ars with his rent but states that business is picking up now -and he expects to clear this up in the near future. Mr. Cotton recommends that Mr. Hehmke be allowed to continue. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne accepting the Airport Managers recommendation. Motion carried. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS: Matheson Heating & Ventilating 0 50.00 C. W. Nay 570.14 Otis D. Randall 150•.00 M. F. Schultz 375.00 Superior Mfg & Equip Cc 775.00 Tri City Mattress 70.00 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Bonnett to submit list to the City Attorney for collection. Motion carried. SPECIAL MEETING REPORTS: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Carl's Auto Parts New & used auto parts McFarland's Used car lot Citizens Title Company Abstract office Elliott's lviarket Meat market & lockers Ernie's shell service Service station Paul R. Bringham Solicit -hosiery Vince Roeder Solicit -fuller brushes Merle A. Brown Solicit -Watkins Monte V. Cloyd Solicit -Fish n• 2529 NOVEMBER 7, 1956 127 W. Lewis 3rd & Clark 3rd & Clark 202 W. Lewis 1624 W. Lewis Pasco 1927 W. Shoshone Town House Kennewick Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Bonnett authorizing applications for issuance. Motion carried. PURCHASES: CEMETERY: Trees, liners & sludge CITY CLERK: Budget copies & envelopes PARK DEPARTMENT: Prune & trim trees, globes, sprinklers, valves, and lock caps WATER DEPARTMENT: Postage, unions, wrenches, mineral lead SEWAGE PLANT: Glass cleaner, dispencer, cups and. drain opener compound STREET DEPARTMENT: Anti freeze $ , 1,015.50 214.26 657.12 480.34 177.05 39.06 Motion m„de by Connell, seconded by Zier authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). WEED CONTROL: Milne reports on weed control program. Fire Chief states that he does not have enough men to take on this activity. City Engineer has prepared a form letter initiated under the provisions of Ordinance No. 385, same was read, thus property owners are to do their own work or be charged by claim filed against the property in cases where City has to do the work. City Attorney to approve ordinance used. E. E. MATHESON: Mr. Matheson has option to purchase property at 11th and Ainsworth and would like to have ten feet on both sides of Ainsworth vacated, thus reducing 100' Street to 80' Street. Matheson to submit petition on -vacation as per Ordinance No. 650. FIRE STATION NO. 2:: Fire Committee met to discuss bids and examine specifications on this station and decided the specifications should be changed and bids called the second time. Mr. Ross was present and discussed plans and specifications with the Council and Fire Department Chief Cooney. A letter was read from Frewen & Ross relative to new plans and specifications more in keeping with funds earmarked for this construction also presented a statement in the amount of $500.00 to be paid on account for services rendered. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Milne authorizing payment of $500.00 upon receipt of letter from Architects to the effect that their total fee will be 7j of the accepted contract price with the $500.00 payment to apply on same. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Bonnett to reject all bids received on first call and re -advertise for bids callable at 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, November 20, 1956• Motion carried. Date set ahead to December 4, 1956 by City Attorney Richard G. ratrick. L. I. D. NO. 62: City Engineer George R. Fishers estimates for this project is $25,000.00 or $30,000.00. Water Committee recommends that bids be called. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by•VanHoy that bids be called on L. I. D. No. 62 at 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, December 18, 1956. Engineer to furnish specifications. Motion carried. :. 253® PASCO, WASHINGTON SPECIAL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 7, 1956 APPOINTMENTS„ INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Adding names of D. A. Gallant and C. S. Churchman was mentioned by the Council Committee. Mayor to check and report at next meeting. READING OF ORDINANCES.: ORDINANCE NO. 884: (L. I. D. #62) AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THF' IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF LATERAL SANITARY SEWER MAINS AND LATERAL WATER MAINS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION N0. 376 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,, WASHINGTON; ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 62; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT IN SAID DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS BE MADE BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON PROPERTY IN SAID DISTRICT PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS" Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to give Ordinance No. 884 the first reading by title only. motion carried. Ordinance No. 884 was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 884 has been given the first reading by title only. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 885: AN ORDINANCE VACATING ALL OF BLOCKS 2 TO 7, INCLUSIVE, AND STREETS ADJOINING LEWIS ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "C" OF PLATS,: PAGE 41, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND APPROVING THE REPLAT OF LEWIS ADDITION Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier to give Ordinance No. 885 the first read- ing in full. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 885 was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zie.r that Ordinance No. 885 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Report for the month of October, 1956 was read and orderdd filed. MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT: City Clerk furnished each member a copy of the September 1956 budget of all departments. ADJOURM.TENT : Motion made by Bonnett, seconded,by VanHoy to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., November 20, 1956. Motion carried. arry Custer, ayor ATTEST: ,i City C erk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6770 DAY OF 1956. i