HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-1957 MinutesREGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 2, 1957
Meeting called to order at 8:20 P.• M. Honorable "'a,yor Harry V. Custer presiding.
Meeting advanced in accordance with Laws of 1955 account holiday.
ROLL CALL:
By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. S. Combs, S. A. Connell, Raymond clicks,
T. R. VanHoy and David'Zier. C. S. Milne was absent. City Attorney Richard G.
atrick was present..
READING OF THE MINUTES:
Minutes of meeting held December 18, 1956 not in order for reading at this meeting.
BILLS:
Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by Combs, seconded
by Van Boy that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried
by roll call vote of five (5).
CURRENT EXPANSE
36760
State Board of Vol Firemen
Annual dues
$ 72.00
36761
Burroughs Corp
Mtnce contracts
68.61
36762
P. U. D. #1
Sefvice
3,933.06
36763
City Treasurer
Box rent
3.00
13362
Tri City Lumber Yard
Total
$ 6.67
WATER DEPARTMENT
13358
Northern P cific Railway Co
Eesse rental
$ 100.00
13359
Penn Salt fg Co
Chlorine
109.27
13360
Stand Oil Co
Pearl oil, etc
61.23
13361
Col Basin News
Printing 1
13.67
13362
Tri City Lumber Yard
Cement & lumber
11.37
13363
Pasco Hardware Co
`Pape, elbows, etc
21.10
13364
City of Pasco
Occupation taxJP724-2ih
701.92
Grand total for all departments
Total
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,15ARK DEPARTMENT
3020
Col Bssin raper & Supp
Cleaner, wax, etc
$ 48.33
3021
P. U. D. #1
Service
147-.15
Total
195-46
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
3382
Pasco Motor Supply
Cable, shocks, etc
16.94
3383
Wendell Brown Agency
Insurance
619.09
3384
Murphy Motors Inc.
Brake cable
2.77
3385
Continental Oil Co
Fuel oil
43.18
3386
Jim's Auto Trim Shop
Repair seat
15.50
3387
Inland Hardware Co
Lock
4.44
Total
701.92
Grand total for all departments
$ 13,015,65
COMMUNICATIONS:
TREE AT 817 W. YAKIMA STREET:
A letter from City Engineer,George R. Fisher was read stating that Ed Schaller
requested permission to remove a tree from the parking strip. Motion made by
Combs, seconded by VanHoy that the street department be instructed to remove
the tree. Motion carried.
TREE TRIMMING IN CITY PARKS:
A letter'was read from Harold A. Wyman, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation,
requesting that bids be called for pruning and removal of trees in City owned
Parks. Motion made by VanHoy, sebonded by Combs authorizingcall for bids to
be awarded when money is available in the Treasurer's Office. Motion carried.
CALL FOR BIDS: POLICE CARS:
Legal notice was read. Four (4) bids received, mpened and read as follows:
Stromme Motors 2 4 -door Pontiacs $5,509.77
Less trade in 2;832:03
Murphy Motors 2 4 -door Chevrolet X4;551.31
Less trade in :1;000.00
Charlie Ramp Inc 2 4 -door Plymouth $4,971.87
Less trade in 1,550-00
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Central Ford 2 4 -door Ford Sedans 3,955.08
Less trade in 1,9075-00,
2
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs to turn bids to Police Committee and
Chief of Police for recommendation. Motion carried.
BIDS - LIQUID CHLORINE:
Legal notice was read. Two (2) bids received, opened and read as follows:
Pennsylvania Salt Mfg Company 100 to 150 pounds n6t:
$0.1175
f.o.b.
Pasco
2000 pounds
$0.07
f.o.b.
Pasco
Van Waters & Rogers, Inc. 100 to 150 pounds net:
0.1175
f.o.b.
Pasco
2000 pounds :
10.07
f.o.b.
Pasco
Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to accept the bid of t'ennsylvania Salt Mfg.
Company. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
BIDS - SULFATE OF ALUMINA:
Legal notice was read. Two (2) bids received, opened and read as follows:
General
Chemical Division
f.o.b.
NicQls,
Calif
$39.00
tn,
Stauffer
Chemical Company
f.o.b.
Stege,
Calif
$39.00
tn.
Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to accept the lowest bid of the General
Chemical Division. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
BIDS - HYDRATED LIME:
Legal notice was read. Two (2) bids were received, opened and.read as follows:
Van ]Haters & Rogers f.o.b. Pasco $40.00 to
Western i4aterials. O.o.b. Pasco
$35-00 to -40tn. lots
40.00 .tn - 1 to lot
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Hicks to reject all bids. Motion carried. Motion
made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs to readvertise with bids callable January 15, 1957•
City Engineer to furnish specifications. Motion carried.
BIDS - GASOLINE & FUEL OIL:
Legal notice was read. Nine (9) bids received, opened and read as follows:
True's Oil Company
General Petroleum Corp
H. Earl Clack
Union Oil Company
Tri City Oil Company
Stand Oil Company
Continental Oil Co
Richfield Oil
Shell Oil Company
Service Oil Company
ETHYL
REGULAR
FUEL OIL
•2455
!2,215
.1302.
- -
.236
.148
.254
- - -
.168
148
_279-
.2315
.1425
.2465
.2215
.1300
.269
.239
.148
- - -
.2365
.1429
No firm
bid; price remains
same as last bid.
P$#300
4.06 -bbl
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs to turn bids to City Engineer for rec-
ommendation. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 889:
Legal notice was read. Hearing declared open by the Mayor. No objections registered
by letter or in person. Hearing declared closed. Ordinance No. 889 to be read under
regular order of business.
REGULAR.ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC
TOLL ROAD REPORT:
John Koster made inquiry as to Police Committee report on Toll Road operation.
Hicks reports that he is of the opinion that it would work out right. Mayor
Custer thought it might create a precedent. Motion made by Hicks to permit the
toll road operation for one afternoon in January 1957; adults to be with teenagers;
police to co-operate and not to be set up on any part of the State Highway System.
Motion died for want of a second. Creating a hazardous condition was discussed
also insurance coverage. Motion made by Connell, seconded by Combs that the dis-
cussion be carried over to next regular meeting to allow more study. Motion carried
by roll call vote of four (4). Hicks voting "No".
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TIDE WATER OIL COMPANY, SERVICE STATION, 4th & CLARK:
JANUARY 2, 1957
Mr. Brassington requests permission to add three feet to the stations' service
room in compliance with Ordinance No. 886. Motion made by Connell, seconded by
Zier that request be granted for"structural alteration of three feet to lube
room to insure the public safety, this in accordance with Ordinance No. 886, �.
Section 1 (b), Pasco City Code 5 -5.08 -Gas station & garage limitations. Motion
carried.
RADIOS FOR POLICE CARS:
Chief of Police A. L. McKibbin requests the council to call for bids on car radios.
Motion made .by Connell, seconded by Zier to call for bids on two (2) car radios
o,n Tue-sday, .8,:00 P. M . , January 15, 1957. Motion carried. Chief of Police to
furnish specifications.
FALSE ARREST INSURANCE FOR PATROLMEN:
Motion made by Connell, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the Chief of Police to
check with. Insurance Committee and investigate �s to present coverage and the
coverage needed. Motion carried.
JANITOR -'CITY HALL; . - IC
Mrs. F. M. Merrick made inquiry relative to appointment of City Hall Janitor; as
to method used in determining qualifications; was application of Franzie Allen
received? Mayor Custer and Councilman C. R. Combs answered questions and supplied
information.
RECESS DECLARED TO CONSIDER BIDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
POLICE COMMITTEE REPORT ON BIDS:
Committee recommends the acceptance of Stromme Motors bid which is the lowest
in the amount of $2,677.73.n Motion -made by Hicks, seconded by VanHoy that
the Police Committees recommendation be accepted. Motion carried by roll call
vote of five (5) .
BUSINESS
LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Four (4)
applications submitted
as follows:
E. W.
Cope House Mover
House moving
Kennewick
House *of
Joy Cafe
Cafe & Recreation
Vasco
Ray L.
Bunch
Solicit
Kennewick
Brooks
Tgylor,
Apartments
Pasco
Motion made by Hicks, seconded by VanHoy that the business licenses be issued
as requested. Motion carried..
AIRPORT LEASES:_
Three (3) leases submitted for renewal as follows:
The E. J. Bartells Company
West Coast Airlines, Inc.
Pacific Fruit & Produce
Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier authorizing the "'ayor to sign leases as
approved by the Committee. Motion carried.
.1.AIRPORT RUNWAY RE -LIGHTING PROGRAM:
A letter dated December 18, 1956 considered by the Airport Committee relative to
estimated cost of project with preferred changes set out by the CAA which would
abandon the existing taxiway fixtures. Following due consideration by the
Committee they hereby recommend to the Council the installation of new fixtures
in accordance with CAA standards which would increase the original estimate by
$8,250.00 of which $4,125.00 would be the city share; funds will be available in
the Airport budget. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Combs to accept the Air-
port Committees' recommendation and authorize the "`ayor and Airport Manager to
sign necessary document to make t?�.is project effective. Motion carried by roll
call vote of five (5) .
WEST COAST LEASE AGREEMENT - RENEWAL.:
Use of said airfield for the purpose of landing:, taking off, loading, unloading,
parking and outside storage of its aircraft and handling passengers, mail, express
and freight. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Connell. authorizing the 'Mayor to
sign agreement as presented and approved by the Committee and City Attorney.
Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Combs, Connell, Hicks, VanHoy & Zier.
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PURCHASES:
PARK DEPARTMENT:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Heater, Repair & cover storm gutters
CITY HALL JANITOR:
Brushes; brooms, mops, cleanser, pails,
ammonia, etc.
JANUARY 2
. $ 910.00
$ 145.58
1957
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Zier authorizing purchases as requested.
Motin.n carried by roll call vote of five (5).
REPORT ON LIGHT BULB BIDS:
Committee is now ready to report on bids.
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Hicks to reject all bids and negotiate a
purchase agreement.. on,�thel open market. Motion carried.
REPORT ON GAS AND OIL BIDS:
Committee now ready to report on bids.
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs to accept the low bid of Continental
Oil Company on Gasoline and Diesel.Oi-1. Motion carried.
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Connell to accept Union Oil Company bid on
PS.#300. Motion withdrawn by VanHoy and Connell.
READVERTISE ON PS#300:
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Connell to readvertise on call for bids, account
bids received not firm bids on P3#300. Bids callable Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., January
15, 1957• Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
JANITOR:
Following the recommendation of Paul Green to the
Mayor Custer so appointed. Motion made by Combs,
the appointment. Motion carried unanimous.
LIBRARY BOARD:
position of City Hall Janitor,
seconded by VanHoy to accept
Mrs. Esther E. nelson was appointed to'succee.d herself on the Library Board, term
to expire December 31, 1961.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:
W. A. McGhee was appointed to the Civil service Commission to succeed Gray Clifton,
term expiring on February 17, 1960.
PLANNING COMMISSION: o
L. S. Moore was appointed to succeed Frank P. Robinson on the Planning Commission,
term expiring April 7, 1962.
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Zier to concur with the Mayor's appointments.
Motion carried unanimous.
RESIGNATION:
Gray Clifton's resignation was read and ordered filed.
BIDS ON REPAIR & PAINT TO EAST SIDE WATER TANK:
Committee reports the recommendation of rational Paint Company. Motion made by
Combs, seconded by Zier to accept the lowest bid of the `°ational paint Company.
Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
TRANSMISSION LINE EASEMENT-BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION:
Transmission line easement presented to the council by the City Attorney Richard
G. Patrick from the U. S. Bonneville Power Administration, desiring to obtain a
right of way for construction of a transmission line across the property of the
City of `asco and Franklin County Irrigation District No.l, State of Washington;
description of property as follows:
The east 125 feet of that part of the NE4SEJ and E2NEg of Section
34, Township 9 North, Range 30 East of the Willamette Meridian,
Franklin County, Washington, lying northeasterly of the existing
300 foot right of way f or.the u .3. Bonneville Power Administration's
Kennewick -Franklin and MclVary-Pasco Transmission lines, except the
right of way for PrimVy State Highway No. 3 , for and in consideration of
the sum of 650.00 division°mone•y between the two owners was discussed.
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In conclusion motion made by Connell, seconded by Zier Authorizing the Mayor to
sign transmission line easement to the U. S. Bonneville Power Administration
providing that the consideration for the easement be paid jointly'to the City
of Pasco and the Franklin County Irrigation District to be held in escrow; pend-
ing determination'of the title to the property over which basement runs. Motion
carried unanimous.
PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY:
Obtaining gravel and property for sever lift station site from the tort District
was discussed. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by -Combs that the city proceed
with negotiations with the Port to acquire site and gravel. Motion carried
unanimous.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PARK DEPARTMENT: Monthly report
Building Inspector: Monthly report
PLANNING DIRECTPR: Central Business District Parking Survey
Reports were presented and ordered filed.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTION NO. 385:
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS UNDER THE BUDGET FOR
THE.`YEAR 1956 UNDER R.C.W. 35.33.120
Motion made by Connell, seconded by Zier that Resolution No. 385 has been read
ini"full and that same be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five -(5).
Combs, Connell, Hicks, VanHoy and Zier voting "Yes'.
RESOLUTION NO. 387:
WHEREAS THE BUILDINGS AT THE PASCO AIRPORT ARE OF WOOD
CONSTRUCTION AND WHEREAS IT IS DEEM7D ADVISABLE TO TAKE
PRIECAUTIONARY MEASURES TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF
FIRES IN SAID BUILDINGS
Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier that Resolution No. 387 has been read in
full and that same be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
Combs, Connell, Hicks, VanHoy and Zier voting "Yes".
ORDINANCE NO. 888:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 10, 11, AND 13
THROUGH 19 INCLUSIVE OF ORDINANCE NO. 435, ALL
OF ORDINANCE NO. 655, AND ALL OF PASCO CITY CODE
5-8 AS IT EXISTS: BEFORE THIS ORDINANCE BECOMES
EFFECTIVE,. AND BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING FORTH THE ADMINIS-
TRATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF PASCO
Ordinance No. 888 was given the first and second reading on November 20, 1956•
On December 4, 1956 it was held up for further study. Not read at this meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 889:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE
STREET DEPARTMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,172.48 FROM
THE STREET DEPARTMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF
PASCO FOR LIGHT BITUMINOUS OILING OF LUCAS
STREET FROM COURT STREET TO EMPIRE WAY
Motion mdde by Connell, seconded by :Zier to give Ordinance No. 889 the third
reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 889 was read. Motion made by Combs,
_seconded by Connell that Ordinance No. 889 has been given the third reading.
Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance
No. 889. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Combs, Connell, Hicks,
VanHoy and Zier voting."Yes'.
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WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS:
Earl -Wattenberger desires to have water service extended to his property across
the street from the city limits at West Hopkins and Chase. Motion made by Connell,
seconded by Zier to turn this to the Water Committee. Motion withdrawn by Connell
and Zier.
Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy that Mr. Wattehberger bring legal des-
cription of property to be served to the City Engineer and that charges be made
in accordance with Pasco City Code 4-3.28. Motion carried unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to adjourn to next regular meeting,
Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., January 15, 1957• Motion carried.
ATTEST:
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4 h DAY 0 _, 1957.
Adah M. Perry, city /Cle
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