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Home My WebLink About02-19-1957 Minutes2566 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, Raymond Flicks, C. S. Milne, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. Absent was S. A. Connell. City Attorney Richard G. 'atrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held February 5, 1957=were read and approved. BILLS: A voucher presented by Annie E. Roberson for payment of balance due on option to urchase property in Riverside Addition adjacent Filter Plant, in the amount of 10,543.73 was read. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson authorizing pay- ment. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARING: VACATE 81 OF AINSWORTH AVENUE BETWEEN 10th AND SHIP: Legal notice was read.. Mayor declared hearing open. No objections registered in person or by letter. Mayor declared hearing closed. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Thompson granting request to vacate as petitioned. Motion carried. FRANKLIN COUNTY PARK & RECREATION BOARD: A letter was read from their Secretary stating that the Board planned to develop Riverview nark on the Columbia and request that the City relinquish their interest in that area to the County Park Board. Obtaining gravel from the ease end of the property in the vicinity of the boat basin was mentioned also contacting the Corps of Engineers. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the "ark Committee. Motion carried. REFUND OF $75.00: A letter was read from Albert A. Allen requesting a refund of $75.00 deposit on vacating the north and south alley, Block 157, Basco Land Cots First Addition. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Milne authorizing the refund. motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORP, SERVICE PIPE CONTRACT TO SERVE MEMORIAL POOL: A letter was read from Harold A. Wyman stating that the gas heater unit was in- stalled and the additional footage charge paid by Cascade Natural Gas Corporation and J. P. Head Plumbing & Heating Company. Contract was read by the Mayor. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier authorizing the 'Vla,yor to sign contract. Motion carried. TRANSFERS: The following transfers requested by the Treasurer. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy authorizing transfers to be made. Motion carried. From Emergency Ordinances No. 812, 816, 826, 838 842 and 843 to Current Expense $ 24,885.43 From Ladder Truck Fund to Current Expense 419.30 AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, FOR DESIGN OF SEWERS AND A SEWAGE PUMPING STATION WITH CORNELL, HOWLAND, HAYES AND MERRYFIELD: Area to be served covers approximately 200 acres and approximately 35,000 lineal feet of sewer also pump station, capacity of 800 gallon per minute; engineering services outlined and enumerated; payment of fees and esti•iates;,original and one copy signed and returned to this office; one copy retained for their files. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. WATER BILL COMPLAINT: Robert Southwick states an error in his water bill. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier that a refund of $2.65 be made. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). DRAINAGE PROBLEM, RICHFIELD OIL STATION, NORTH FOURTH & MARIE: Lloyd 0. Foulhner, Mtnce Supervisor for the Company stated that a bad condition now exists south of this station account lack of gutters. Corecting the situation was discussed. Motion made by VanHoy, that Richfield Oil Company be authorized to con- struct a dry well. Motion lost for want of a second. Motion made by Milne, sec- onded by Van`4o,y that the Street Committee and the City Engineer study this and make a recommendation. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF R USINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 2567 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 19, 1 REPORTS: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier authorizing the following applications for issuance. Motion carried. Jack Swager Charles Brinkerhoff Cascade Drilling Co Joyce's Beauty Shop Vista Construction 0. B. Lamar & Son Genevieve Naillon C. M. Arnold Noah's Health Foods Albert Thomas, Jr. PURCHASES: Gas Installer Insurance agency Well drilling Beauty shop Bldg contractor Contractor Solicitor Service Station Diet items Solicitor 1527 W. Mound 919 Clark 308 No. 12th 307 No: 12th 1228 So. 5th Kennewick Kennewick 1803 W. Court 112 No. 5th 195 Parkside Fire Chief Coon, purchase orders to furnish Fire Station No. 2, in the amount of 1.172.. 03 .Motion made by VanHo,y, seconded by Thompson that the Committee check list and prices, with authority to approve same. Motion carried. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Hicks approving all as follows: Motion carried by roll call vote of six WATER DEPARTMENT: Printing, work orders, statements tally rolls and oven STREET DEPARTT-DENT:Repair to power broom purchase orders and requests (6). Vi •475.00 100.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Battery Charger, beds, blinds, table, chairs lamps, bedding, clock, ref- rigerator, range and kitchen tools 1,304.81 FILTRATION PLANT ENLARGEMENT: City Engineer George R. Fisher asked for authorization to employ Consulting Eng- ineers, Cornell, Howland, Hayes and Merryfi8.ld as engineers for this work. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Combs granting George R. Fisher to engage Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merr,yfield as engineers for this work. Motion carried unanimous. WATER SERVICE TO FIRE STATION NO. 2: Size, of water line service was discussed. Combs suggested an 8" line be installed as more services will be needed in the not to distant future. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson authorizing the City Engineer to install an 8`0 water line and fire hydrant. Motion carried. GAS PUMP FOR ETHEL GASOLINE: Milne reports that pump at the City is being -supplies with Ethel Gasoline. -AIRPORT LIGHTING PROJECT 9-45-060-701: City Attorney reports that Franklin -Benton Title Company is working on title information requested by Charles W. Drew in his letter of January 17, 1957• DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR 10th: City Engineer to contact State Department on standard signs. IDENTIFICATION MARKING FOR CITY OWNED EQUIPMENT: City Engineer reports that decal stencil type signs, three colors, would cost approximately $2.63 each. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing the City Engineer to purchase decals. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). GRAVEL AT PORT DISTRICT: Negotiations progressing nicely and should be finished by the end of this month. RESIGNATION„ HENRY G. LEHL: Mr. Lehl's resignation from the Planning Commission was read. APPOINTMENT, DALE A. BATES: The "la,yor appointed Mr. Rates to succeed Mr. Lehl. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Van Hoy accepting Mr. Lehl's resignation and concurring with the Mayor's appoint- ment of Mr. Bates. Motion carried. ra 2568 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGTTLAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 19, 1957 CASCADE NATURAL GAS COMPANY INC., 607 W. CLARK: A lease on property located on South 12th Street was read by the Mayor. This is a .request for renewal of the Fish Service & Management lease, desiring a change of name to the Cascade Natural Gas Company Inc.; the size of property reduced and charge to be $120.00 for one year; City to be allowed to dig some gravel at this site. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Combs authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract. Motion carried. READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 392: A resolution transferring funds under the Fire Department section of the Budget for the year 1957 under the terms of RCW 35.33.120. Motion made by Milne, seconded by VanHoy to read Resolution No. 392. Motion carried. Resolution No. 392 was read. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier to adopt Resolution No. 392. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 892: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-14.16 OF ORDINANCE NO. 827 AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-14.16, SETTING FORTH REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF STREET -AUTOMOBILE PARKING FAC- ILITIES,. AND AMENDING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier to refer Ordinance No. 892 to the planning Commission for concurrance. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO.. 893: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 311 AND PASCO CITY CODE 3-6.12, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE REGUTA TING THE HOURS OF PUBLIC DANCES IN THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier to give Ordinance No. 893 the third read- ing. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 893 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 893 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Milne to adopt Ordinance No. 893. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . ORDINANCE NO.. 894: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH EIGHT FEET OF ANISWORTH AVENUE FROM SOUTH TENTH AVENUE TO SHIP AVENUE Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 894 be -given the second reading in full. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 894 was read. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 894 has been given the second reading. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Milne to give Ordinance No. 894 the third reading. Motion carried.. Ordinance No. 894 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Milne that Ordinance No. 894 has been given the third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Milne to adopt Ordinance No. 894 as read. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MISCELLANEOUS: The City Clerk furnished each member a copy of the budget for December 1956 and January 1957 of all departments. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Report for `'anuary was presented for filing. AD JOUR NME NT : Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 5, 1957• Motion carried. arryV. aster, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVE T ISDAY OF �_ , 1957• 4Q Adah M. Perry, Uity C