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Home My WebLink About11-20-1956 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 20. 1 2531 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, S. A. Connell, Raymond Hicks, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. absent C. S. Milne, City Attorney Richard G. ratrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held November 7, 1956 were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS: BIDS ON WIRING WATER DEPARTMENT WAREHOUSE: Three (3) bids were received by the City Engineer and submitted to Council as follows: Grigg's Inc. $ 485.60 Tax Series 16.19 Total 501-79 10 days Empire Electric Company $ 844.00 Tax A 1944 28.13 Total, $ B72713 30 days Pasco r'lectric Company $ 67.8.36 Tax 03.33 22.61 Total 0 10 days Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs - to accept Grigg's proposal in the amount of $501.79. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PUBLIC HEARING -VACATING LEWIS ADDITION: Notice of public hearing was read. Mayor declared hearing open. No protests received by letter or in person. Hearing declared closed. Ordinance to be read under that order of business. AIRPORT NAVY LEASE SPACE IN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING: A letter was read from the Naval Properties Branch of the -113th Naval District, submitting copy of signed lease for city files. FREWEN & ,ROSS ARCHITECTS a FIRE STATION NO. 2: A letter was read from J. S. Frewen stating that this firm is willing to accept 7% fee as originally agreed, leaving extra payment entirely to the judgment of the Council. L. I. D. #63: A letter was read from Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield, attached were three (3) copies of agreement for engineering services for design of sewers and a sewage pump station. Motion made by Bonnett,'seconded by VanHoy authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. Motion carried. TRANSFERS: City Treasurer MarEllison requests transfers for Bond Redemption and Interest 4*401-17. in the amount of Motion made by.Connell, seconded by Zier authorizing transfers as follows. Motion carried. Water Sewer Bond Ret Series A. 1944 583.33 it Int it A 1944 92.50 $ 675.83 Water Sewer Bond Ret Series B 1946 03.33 41 Int of B 1946 27.50 110.83 Water Sewer Bond Ret Series 1948 833.33 It M° "° Int 1948 381.89 1,215.22 Water Sewer Bond Ret Series 1954 416.66 It it Int It 1954 2,015.96 2,432.62 Bond Reserve 1954 966.67 966.67 Total 5,401.17 PASCO, WASHINGTON ULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 20, 1956 TIDEWATER ASSOCIATED OIL COMPANY SERVICE STATION: A letter was read from Mr. Brassington requesting the Council to amend Ordinance No. 672 to allow a safety clause whereby a hazardous condition now existing could be corrected as recommended by the Planning Commission. Bonnett favors adhering to Ordinance No. 672 and its intent which is to shorten the existence of the service stations within a,given area. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Zier that a change .in the .ordinance be made .as recommended by the Planning Commission. Amendment to the motion was made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell that Ordinance be changed as recommended by the Planning Commission with the exception that any variance be authorized by the City Council. Motion placed by the "'ayor and carried unanimous. Motion placed on original motion and carried five to one. Bonnett voting ttNon. ORDINANCE NO. 886: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 672 AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-5.04, 5-5.08, 5-5.12 AND 5-5.16 AS THEY NOW EXIST: AND BEING AN ORD- INANCE PERTAINING TO USES PERMITTED„ HEIGHT LIMITATIONS, AND YARD REQUIREMENTS IN A C-1, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT: AND REPEALING ALL,ORDINANCES OR TARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier to give ordinance No. 886 the first reading by title only." Motion carried. Ordinance No. 886 was read by title. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 886 has been given the first reading by _title only. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: Regular order of business set aside to hear from the public. speak. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Business license applications John E. Hemmen Home Elec & Appl Inc. Hoover Oil Burner Sery E. Adrian Burd Vernon McHugh John L. Hofmaster Darrell D. Gross R. Sherman Glenda Edwards Roy Crisman Donna Hettinger W. G. McCall Larry Wood submitted as follows: Physicial & Surgeon Elec appl sales Gas Installer Solicitor Solicitor Rawleigh agency Baldwyn "Studio � n n n n n na n n to m n No one wished to li17 No. 4th S24 W. Lewis Kennewick MR##2, Pasco Pasco Hotel 1732 W. Brown Kennewick Kennewick Kennewick Kennewick Kennewick Kennewick Kennewick Motion made by*Hicks, seconded by Connell that licenses be issued as applied for. Motion carried. PURCHASES: WATER DEPT: Curb stops, gate valves, pearl oil and motor oil SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: Laboratory material CITY TREASURER: Disbursement. sheets FIRE DEPT: Fire Hose PARK DEPARTMENT: Faint POLICE DEPARTMENT: plugs, meters, gaskets Set of RCW and misc. books $257.46 27.54 111.81 450.63 l01.84 194.35 Motion made by Connell, seconded by Zier that purchases as requested be autho- rized. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 20. 1 A. G. ADAMS, 1928 W.YAKIMA STREET: Reports error on Water Bill, Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Combs that Mr. Adams's bill for 1928 W. Yakima be figured from November 1, 1956 instead of October 23, 195.6. Motion carried. LIBRARY BUILDING RESURFACING: Councilman Bonnett asked the City Attorney the status of Library situation. No action taken by Mr. Thompson other than removing scaffolding around the Library Building. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that the Pasco City Library Council Committee meet in conjunction with the City Attorney on Thompson's situation. Motion carried. 5" GRAVEL PIT CONTRACT: City Attorney to prepare contract to present for action. INSURANCE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: The Mayor at this time appointed the Pasco Insurance Agency on the Committee. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier approving the appointment. Motion carried. A. D. WIDDOWS RESIGNATION: Mr. Widdows tenders his,resignation as Civilian Defense Director to the i4ayor. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier accepting resignation as of November 5, 1956.. Motion carried. READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 384:. STATE HIGHWAY SPEED LIMITS: A resolution stating that the speed limit.on Primary State Highway No. 3 from the West City limits to 12th Avenue be established at 35 mph. Motion made by Donnett, seconded by VanHoy to read Resolution No. 384. Motion carried. Res- olution No. 384 was read. Motion made by Connell, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Resolution No. 384. Motion carried b„v roll call vote of six (6). SIDEWALKS (COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS): (PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5) A letter and resolution was read from the Planning Commission stating that open air uses, such as used car lots, have not been required to make sidewalk install- ations. By Resolution the .Planning Commission request an amendment to Ordinance No. 688 and Code 9-1 requiring sidewalk installation where it is to the best interest of the City. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier to revise Ord- inance No. 688 in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 5. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 884, L. I. D. NO. 62: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF LATERAL SANITARY SEWER MAINS AND LATERAL WATER MAINS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 376 OF T7E 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 ASSESSMENT UPON PROPERTY IN SAID DISTRICT PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS” Motion made by Connell, seconded by Zier to give Ordinance No. 884 the second reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 884 was read in full. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 884 has been given the second reading in full. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded_by Combs to give Ordinance No. 884 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 884 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 884 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Ordinance No. 884. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Combs was excused from the meeting. ORI'INANCE NO. 885: AN ORDINANCE VACATING ALL OF BLOCKS 2 TO 7, INCLUSIVE„ AND STREETS ADJOINING LEWIS ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOL- UME "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 41, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND APPROVING THE REPLAT OF LEWIS ADDITION Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell to give Ordinance No. 885 the second reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 885 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 885 has been given the second reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to give Ordinance No. 885 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 885 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No.. 885 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Ordinance No. 885. Motion carried by roll call vote.of five (5). REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE NO. 887: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 20, 1956 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 595 AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.12 AND 5-9.16, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING02HE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to give Ordinance No. 887 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 887 was read. -Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 887 has been given the -first reading. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 888: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 101, 11, AND 13 THROUGH 19 INCLUSIVE OF ORDINANCE NO. 435, ALL OF ORDINANCE N0. 655, AND ALL OF PASCO CITY CODE 5-8 AS IT EXISTS BEFORE THIS ORDINANCE BECOMES EFFECT- IVE, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING FORTH THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Connell to give Ordinance No. 888 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 888 was read. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 888 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Zier to give Ordinance No. 888 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 888 was read by title. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Hicks that Ordinance No. 888 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. BUDGET REPORT FOR OCTOBER 1956: The City Clerk furnished each member a copy of the October 1956 Budger on all departments. CALL FOR BID: LIGHTS, PRINTING, GASOLINE, FUEL OIL PS300, DIESEL & FURNACE OIL: Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by VanHoy to call for bids as requested on December 18, 1956, 8:00 P. M., Motion carried. JANITOR SERVICE: This to be decided at a later date. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Bonnett, secnnded by Connell to adjourn"to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., December 4, 1956. Motion carried. arry Custer, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4th DAY OF December , 1956. Adah Perry, City Cleik