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Home My WebLink About03-05-1957 MinutesREGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 5, 1 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called t o' order at 8:00 P. M., by Honorable "da,yor Pro tem C. S . ' Milne . ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen -present were C. R. Combs, Raymond Hicks, C. S. Milne, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. Councilman Connell and Mayor Harry V. Custer were absent. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held February 19, 1957 were read and approved. BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). -69 CURRENT EXPENSE 36914 to 36924 Various Departments Payroll -February $ 1,343.01 36925 to 36941 Police Department Payroll -February 2,846.55 3694.2 to 36948 '�Iayor & Councilman Payroll-Febrim ry 68.39 36949 t036966 Various Departments ,Payroll -February 2,951.81 36967 to 36983 Police Department Payroll -February 2,846.61 36984 to 36993 Regular Firemen Payroll -February 3,003.93 36994 to 37011 Volunteer Firemen Payroll -February 48 47 37012 Seattle First Nat'l Withh6lding 1,434.38 37013 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 260.92 37014 Firemen's Pension Fund Pension deductions 213.07 37015 Ben Fn Co's Med Sery Insurance 145.70 37016 Annie E. Roberson Final payment 10,543.73 37:017 Book Publishing Co Supplement pages 9.30 37018 Tax Commission Comp sales tax 10.82 37019 Assoc of Wash Citi6s Service fee 436.00 37020 Central Wash. Firemen's Assoc Dues 7.50 37021 Blumenthal Uniform Co Jacket & whistles 27.68 37022 Nudelman Bros Uniforms 968.34 37023 Sun Electric Corp Hgdrometer, etc 136.16 37024 Shaw & Borden Co Elec supplies, etc 454.67 37025 North Coast Chemical Co Cleaner 22.03 37026 Air Filter Sales,& Sery Filters 11.37 37027 Lay & Nord Cleaner, etc 7.61 37028 Boot Mobile Radio Radio mtnce 110.73 37029 Ind Air Prod's Company Compr air 6.02 37.030 The Book Nook Film 7.25 37031 Crystal Linen Supply Rag rental 2.33 37032 Sears Roebuck & Co Tapes 14.36 37033 Jaynes T.vpewriter Exchange Mtnce & repairs 33.97 37034 Schorn Paint Co Thinner 1.06 37035 Murphy Motors Inc. Car repair 190.99 37,036 Stromme Motors Installation, etc 127.59 37037 Husk Prtg & Office Supply Binders & envelopes 34.28 37038 Gene 24 hr Shell Service Tires, oil, etc 240.11 37039 Shields Books & Stationary Stamp. pad, etc 10.13 37040 Bekc's Grocery Cleaner 2.86 37041 Kidwell Oil Dist Fuel oil 605.52 37042 VanHoy'Mobile Service Gasoline 3.90 37043 Pasco Electric Lamps 77.55 37044 Inland Hardware Co Wrench, pliers, etc 13.42 37045 C. F. Griggs & Assoc Maps 11.89 37046 Gene Bailie Reimb meals 9.04 37047 Tri City Auto Electric Battery, etc 18.32 37048 Continental Oil Co Gasoline 273.14 37.049 A. B. Leathers Matron fee 92.00 37050 U. S. Laundry Service 35.76 37051 Esther Sawyers Meals -February 240.65 37052 Pasco Water Dept eater & seiwer 227.65 37053 City Treasurer Postage & license 14-40 Total $ 30,202.97 FIRE STATION #2, G. 0. B. RED FUND 3 North Pacific Bank Nyte Co Printed bonds $ 89.76 4 Elvrum Construction Estimate #3 2,401.19 5 .. Perry's Furniture - Beds 146.79 6 _ Wellman's Floor Coverings Blinds 77.60 Total 4 2,715.34 -69 PASCO,. WASHINGTON _REGULAR MEETING _ COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 5, 1957 _ WATER DEPARTMENT 13439 to 13474 Water Department Payroll -February $ 5,990.35 13475 Seattle First i�at'l Bank Withholding 788.30 13476 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 157.85 13477 Bn Fn Co's Med Sery Corp Insurance 77.45 13478 Tax Commission Excise & Comp tax 834.35 13479 Cornell, Howland, Hayes Engineering services 3,367.49 13480 Anchor Post ProdInc. Fencing 13.34 13481 National Paint Co Estimate No. 1 961.77 13482 Transport Clearings Freight .79.62 13483 Stand Oil Co Pearl oil 53.07 13484 Hughes & Company Sleeve & valve 292.61 13485 General Electric Co Repair to motor 656.17 13486 Penn Salt Mft Co Chlorine 109.28 13487 Pac States Cast Iron Pipe Hudrants & values 467.48 13488 Pitney -Bowes Inc. Meter rent 21.60 13489 The Garlock Packing Co Packing 46.01 13490 tiomelite Impeller seals, etc 55.90 13491 Neptune Meter Co Meters & parts 759.95 13492 Crystal Linen Supply Rag rental 3.06 13493 Pre -Mix Concrete Inc. Concrete 108.19 13494 Monarch Machine & Tool Oxygen, etc 39.06 13495 Inland Hardware Co Nipple, switches, etc 16.49 13496 Shields Books & Stationery Carbon, tape, etc 11.87 13497 Continental Oil Co gas & fuel oil 350.47 13498 Pasco Electric Wiring material, etc 46.33 13499 Downey's Equip Rental Machine rental, etc 39.50 134.00 Empire Electric Company Wire 192.61 13501 Basin Sheet Metal Iron 30.79 13502 Tri City Lumber yrd Inc Lumber & nails 21.93 13503 J. P. Head Plmg & Heating Safety valve 41.22 13504 Grigg Building Supplies Weatherstrip 3.16 13505 Columbia Electric Heater 16.28 13506 Smith Truck & Tractor Repair trucks 37.29 13507 Fn Co Engineer Dept Prints 4.00 13508 City of Pasco & - Husk Prtg & Office Supply Heater 40.00 _ Total $ 15,734.84 STREET DEPARTMENT 4918 to 4933 Street Department Payroll -February $ 2,770.89 4934 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 294.40 4935 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 70.54 4936 Western Machinery Chain for saw 33.75 4937 Lay & Nord Plugs & batteries 29.45 4938 Continental Oil Co Gas & fuel oil 153.99 4939 Empire Electric Company Relamp signal 8.58 4940 Weston Sand & Gravel Sand 180.83 4941 Tri City Auto Elec Battery, etc 18.55 4%.2 Central Ford Motors Inc. Repair truck 22.23 4943 Smith Truck & Tractor Truck repair 229.75 `j'otal $ 3,812.96 PARK DEPARTMENT 3060 to 3080 Park Department Payroll -February $ 1,910.71 3081 Seattle First 14at'1 Withholding 191.75 3082 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 48.41 3083 Gravely Northwest Inc. Mower parts 21.76 3084 Continental Oil Co Gas & fuel oil 296.60 3085 Pasco Hardware Co Screws 2.07 3086 Grigg Buklding Supplies Glass .82 3087 Schorn taint Mfg Co Paint 8.50 3088 Tricity Lumber Yard Tape & lumber 9.59 3089 Col Grain & Feed Hay;; scratch, etc 20.41 3090 Unland Hardware Co Pipe & fittings 88.02 3091 U. S. Laundry Service 4.78 3092 Pasco Water Department Water 4� sewer - 8.25 Total $ 2,611.67 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT 1051 to 1054 Cemetery Department Payroll -February $ 557.68 lo55 Seattle First 1�at'1 Bank Withholding 38.20 1056 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 13.72 10,57 Tri City Lumber Yadds Roofing, etc 104.50 1058 Tri City Heaald Legal advertising 6.38 1059 Continental oil Co Gasoline 6.58 1060 Pac Tel & Tel Co Service 9.50 1061 Pasco Water Department Water 14.30 1062 City treasurer License 23.10 Total $ 773.96 REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS LIBRARY DEPARTMENT MARCH 5, 1957 2705 to 2709 Library Department Payroll -February $ 618.08 2710 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 81.20 2711 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 16.09 2712 Tax Commission Comp sales tax 3.68 2713 The Caxton Printers Ltd Books 8.84 2714 Vroman's Books 12.37 2715 Don R. Phillips Inc. Books 17.36 2716 Nathaniel Dame & Co Books 9.90 2717 Pantheon Books Inc Book 3.72 2718 The J. K. Gill Company Books 271.37 2719 Pasco Llectric Lamps 3.04 27.20 Continental Oil Co Fuel oil 78.05 2721 Pasco Water Department Water & sewer 3.50 Total $ 1,127.20 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 3428 to 3442 Airport Department Payroll -February $ 2,213.10 3443 Seattle First Nat'l Bank Withholding 232.60 3444 Social Security Fund Soc Sec Deds 56.30 3445 Tax Commission Comp sales tax. 1.50 3446 Penguin Linen Supply Mop rental 2.69 3447 Transport Clearings Freight 2.00 3448 The E. J. Bar.tells Co Cement & canvas 22.33 3449 Georgia-Pacific Plywood,` Lumber 43.34 3450 Pasco Motor Supply Brake fluid 1.52 3451 Monarch Machine & Tool Repair valve 2687 3452 Murphy Motors Inc. Truck repair 19.29 3453 Economy Tire & Auto Tires 40.18 3454 Col 7asin Paper 1�1 Supply Towels 5.60 3455 Shields Books & Stat Cards, paper, etc 5.01 3456 Empire Electric Field lights 17.35 3457 Randolph & Taylor Electric supplies 11.00 3458 Continental Oil Co Gasoline & fuel oil 31 .86 3459 Vincent E. Small & Assoc Engineering services 786.00 3460 The Fac Tel & Tel Service 14.00 3461 Pasco Water Department Water & sewer 354.30 3462' City Treasurer Postage & license 18.76 Total 4,292.60 Grand total for all departments 61,271.54 COMMUNICATIONS: STRE7T LIGHTING SERVICE, P. U. D.: A letter was read from P. U. D. Manager Harry H. Hudlow with schedule S2 attached; present agreement was referred to; consideration to the establishment of a fixed rate for different type street lamps and lighting units, with the recommendation that Schedule S2 be adopted; this they believe will correct inequalities under the existing agreement. Motion made by VanHo,y, seconded by Combs to turn this to the fire and light committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. CITY DUMP LOCATION: A letter was read from S. G. Merryman, Northern racific Railway Company referring to application made by the City for a dump site on Northern racific land in NE -1 4 of Section 23, Range 9N, 30 E.W.M. stating it will be necessary to obtain approval of the Franklin County Planning Commission and proper state regulatory agency as to land use. Mayor to supply necessary information to Joe Walker and State High - Way Agency. CITY DUMP GROUNDS: Councilman C. R. Combs reports that conditions at the City Dump are bad. Motion made by Coinbs, seconded by Thompson that the Mayor write John Dietrich requesting correction. Motion carried. REFUND: Request for $15.00 refund presented by L. F.,Davidson account business license being paid twice was authorized. Motion so made by Hicks, seconded by Van Hoy and carried by roll call vote of six (6). CLAIM: Claim presented by Max W. and Zorah Brown, 1103 Jan Street, fire damage in the amount of $431.48 caused by Water Department electric welding machine thawing pipes next door. Copy to be furnished Fireman's Fund Insurance Group, Wendell Brown Agency and. General Adjustment Bureau. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MIIEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 5, 1957 REPORTS: AIRPORT LEASES: Three (3) leases presented for renewal as follows. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson authorizing the "layor to sign leases. Motion carried. Georgia-Paficic Plywood Company Andrus & Fund Produce Company Richland Transfer PURCHASES: The following purchases were requested: PARK DEPARTMENT: Mower repairs, pipe, fittings sprinklers and gate valves $ 781.07 POLICE DEPARTMENT: Siren, lens, fingerprint kit, lamp, and marking liquid 165.33 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT: Power sweeper 395.00 WATER DEPARTMENT: Aluminum sulfate, soda ash, crosses, tees, plugs, sleeves, valves, meters, meter boxes, ,yokes adapters and corps 3,949.32 SEWAGE DEPARTMENT: Electric motor and regind motor 74.77 CITY ENGINEER: applications and plan sheets 33.20 Motion made by Zier, seconded by VanHoy authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: The following applications for business license were requested: W. H. Draves Contractor Kennewick Reliance Truss Service G. N. Conrad Pasco Hotel David Zier Apartments 1311 Hopkins Dean McDermott Magazine solicitor Esquire Hotel Fred Coisman Magazine solicitor Esquire Hotel Dick & Larry's 66 Station Sery Station 324 No. 4th Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier granting applications as requested. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Report for February 1957 presented for filing. AGREEMENT; E. E. MATHESON, LOTS 12 & 13, BLOCK 12, RIVERSIDE ADDITION: An agreement entered into between the City of Pasco and E. E. Matheson; the first party agrees to temporarily waive the construction of a sidewalk on the west side of property located at 1117 W. Ainsworth; will construct sidewalk in front and around the corner to property line. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Mayor to sign agreement. Motion carried. AGREEMENT, E. ARDELL CURTIS, LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.8c 8, Blk 130, Pasco Land Co's lst Addition: An agreement entered into between the City of yasco and E. Ardell Curtis; the first party agrees to temporarily waive the construction of a sidewalk; can black top if desires. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson auhbrizing the '"ayor to sign the agreement. Motion carried. STREET COMMITTEE: Reports on a bad parking condition on West Columbia between 5th and 6th on the north side; curbs were considered also parallel parking. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Hicks that signs be installed directing parallel parking and that same be enforced. Motion carried. HOUSE NUMBERING & STREET NAME CHANGE: City Attorney states that it will be necessary to draw up an ordinance to change the names of streets. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier requesting an ord- inance be prepared amending ordinance authorizing street numbering duties be changed from the Water Department t'o the Building Inspector. Motion carried. Motion made b,N, Combs, seconded by Hicks authorizing City Attorney prepare ord- inance to change the name of Joy Stredt to Monroe and Jan to North.Street. Motion carried. ' Building Inspector R. B. Lovelace presented a list of house number changes which was considered by the Council. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier that the 'City Attorney prepare Resolution to cover suggestions as presented. Motion carried. City Attorney was furnished a list of recommended changes. 2573 ULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS FIRE HYDRANT: The need. of a hydrant at Oneonta and Hassalo was reported by George R. Fisher. Motion m„de by Combs, seconded by Thompson that a Fire Hydrant be installed. Motion carried. UP RIVER PARK: No report at this time. WATER DEPARTMENT CALCULATOR: pity Engineer wishes to purchase an adding machine for the Water Department and use the Calculator in the Engineers office. Will try out a few makes before purchasing; water Committee did not frown on this request. AIRPORT LONG RANGE PROGRAM: Airport Manager 0. V. Cotton and the Airport Committee discussed with the City Council the need of immediate maintenance work and resurfacing of runways. Further work asfinances become available. Runways treated and -weed control as outlined in the City Engineer's -report on conditions and recommendation submitted February 27, 1957• Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier that the City Attorney prepare a resolution embracing the program as set out in the Engineer's report for intro- duction at the next regular meeting 'Viarch 19, 1957• Motion carried. This will be a five (5) year program. LIG'iTING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: A letter was read from Stanley L. Perry requesting approval on payment of 30% of the total engineering fee which is 52/ of the Contract;vou.cher presented -with bills was approved. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS OONSENT. This in order to hear from the public. of business resumed. L. I. D. #610DELINQUENT PAYMENTS: No one wished to speak. Regular order City .Attorney states that action will have to be started on two property owners for delinquent assessments on L. I. D. #61. OPTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY: E. G. Lape has received notice from the City on intent to purchase. Voucher to be prepared and sent to the Benton Franklin Title Company. City Attorney to furnish tax information etc. SIDEWALKS -NEEDING REPAIR: Building Inspector states he has made a survey in the near vicinity and finds several spots needing correction. Property owners will be notified. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 19, 1957• Motion carried. . S. Milne, M ATTEST-: Adah M. Perry yor pro tem PASSED AND APPROVED THIS %/ DAY OF� , 1957. Adah. M. Perry, ity Cler