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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-1957 Minutes' 2574 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 19,57 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable Mayor harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALL: BY Clerk. Members present were C. R. Combs, Raymond Hicks, C. S. Milne, Ed Thomp- son T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. Absent was --S. A. Connell. City Attorney Richard G. �atrick,was present. COMMUNICATIONS: BOY SCOUTS MEETING PLACE: A letter was read from Jim Rabideau asking permission to use the Council Chambers from 8:00 P. M., to 9:00 P. M., on the third Thursday of each month. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by VanHoy granting the requ6st. Motion carried. ONE WAY STREETS: A letter was read from R. 0. Hall relative to Sixth, Seventh and Eighth being made one way streets. He thinks this an excellent idea and suggests that the traffic go south on Sixth; north on Seventh and South on Eighth. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier to turn this to the Street Committee. Motion carried. AIRPORT BRICKS: A letter was read from Airport Manager 0. V. Cotton requesting permission to sell some used bricks which were left in the old boiler house: Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne authorizing the 44anager to sell bricks at a minimum price of $30.00. Motion carried. ... AIRPORT REPAIRS TO WAREHOUSE NO. 4: A letter was read from Airport Manager 0. V. Cotton stating that the north half of the loading dock No. 4 is badly in need of repairs; this would cost approximately $60.00. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne authorizing the 'Ilanager to make repairs as requested. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION, WESTON SAND & GRAVEL: A letter was read from the Planning Commission submitting application to the City Council for action account this business being out of zone. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Hicks that the application be denied account wrong zone and that Homer Surridge be notified. Motion carried. REFUND: DONALD D. SANDERS requests a refund of $5.00 paid for business license which he did not get to use account military service. Motion made by Milne, seconded by Zier authorizing refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). AGREEMENT TO WAIVE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: Continental Oil Company desires to have the Ordinance No. 891 waived for sidewalk construction for Lots 1, 2 and 3, Loney's Addition on Cartmell Street. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier authorizing the layor to sign agreement of waiver. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE.BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. UP -RIVER PARK: Mr. Robert Allison of Connell, a member_of,the Franklin County Park and Recreation Board spoke relative to the Up -River Park being relinquished by the City to the County Park Board; gravel in Boat Basin was considered, also requirements.of the Army Engineers. There has never been a meeting of the two Park Boards and the Mayor suggests that this be done. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Hicks that the Street Committee, Park Committee and Park Board meet with the County Park and Recreation Board to work out an agreement to present to the Corps of Army Engin- eers. Motion carried. Council members Coinbs, Zier, Hicks and Thompson. PETITION, JAMES M. STAKKESTAD: Mr. Stakkestad presented a petition requesting the Council to reconsider their action to change the name of "Jan Street" to "North Street"; all property owners on this street.as.igned the petition. He stated that street signs would help a lot in locat- ing peible living on "Jan Street". Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Milne that petition and proposed ordinance be turned to the Planning Commission for recommend- ation. Motion carried. WIDENING HICKORY STREET: Dale Bates spoke relative to widening Hickory Street. The Meyers property at the corner of W. Court and Hickory is not platted, condemnation is expensive and time consuming. He states that a bad condition really exists at the same location account low places. and water holes; a few loads of gravel would help. City Eng- Ineer will take this up with Mr. Brickey. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 25''5 1 REGULAR MEETING REPORTS: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Eight ($) applications presented as follows: Jones Frozen Food Sery Joanne E. Naimy Kwik Television Columbia Electric F. D. Christoffersen Richfield Station Jones Window Cleaner Mode O'Day Solicitor Beauty shop Repair Elec supplies Dentist Service. station Janitor service Clothing store CH 1 Kennewick 1920 Illinois 3212 W., Lewis 117 No ., 3rd 808 So. loth 1504 VV. Lewis Kennewick 112-A No. 4th Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier approving applications for issuance. Motion carried. PURCHASES: Presented as follows: METER DEPARTMENT: Meter parts and repair clocks 479.08 CITY HALL: Fuel oil 605.52 WATER DEPARTMENT : Hydrants, meters, motor, yokes, and miscellaneous parts 2,275.00 1 Motion made by Zier, seconded by Combs authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). DOG ORDINANCE: COUNCILMAN Hicks requested opinions or suggestions on the Spokane Dog Ordinance. Each Council member was furnished a copy to review. A short discussion followed. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Milne that a copy of the Spokane Dog Ordinance be turned to the City Attorney to be written into a Pasco City Ordinance conform- ing with the Laws of a Third Class City. -Motion carried. AIRPORT SWIMMING POOL , PAUL BARR: Councilman Hicks reports on Swimming Pool Lease desired by Paul P. Barr. He is asking for a three year lease; in case the School District desired to operate the pool notice will be given the Lessee; reimbursement for expense incurred necessary for a three year or more operation; this section was amended to read "School District or any other Public Body, also reimbursement not to exceed $1,000.00. Motion made by dicks, seconded by Combs that lease be granted with clause changes to be incorporated by the City Attorney and with City having the authority to terminate lease. Motion carried. WATER EXTENSION. EARL WATTENBURGER: City Engineer reports that Mr. Wattenburger has requested water service to his property just west of the City limits. A, discussion followed regarding water services outside the City limits. The opinions were that this had to stop some- where; serving'Safeway Store was mentioned. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Van Hoy authorizing hook-up,en cost account basis same as granted to Safeway. Motion carried. Hicks voting "Non. Milne abstaining. Combs, Thompson, Zier and VanHoy voting "Yes". RESIGNATION, C. S. MILNE: Councilman Hicks read a letter from Councilman Milne tendering his resignation effective this date. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Combs to accept the resignation with regrets. Motion carried. Mr. Milne retired from the meeting. STREET STOP SIGNS: City Engineer George R. Fisher reports the need of stop signs between Lewis and Empire Way on Lucas and Chase. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson that the City Engineer be empowered to install stop signs on Lucas and Chase between Lewis and Empire Way. Motion carried. STREET LIGHT: The need of lights on Empire Way was also suggested by the City Engineer. More study to be given. 2576 REGULAR MEETING CONVENTIBN-ROAD BUILDING CLINIC: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 19, 1957 City Engineer George R. Fisher requests permission to attend the Road Building Clinic to be held in Pullman on March 20, 21 and 22, 1957• Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson that the City Engineer and Street Superintendent be authorized to attend. Motion carried. INLAND EMPIRE SEWAGE WORKS SCHOOL: This to be held in Pullman at the State College on April 8, 9 and 10, 1957• Arthur Reisdorph, Sewage Plant 1�ianager wishes to attend. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Hicks that Reisdorph be allowed to attend. Motion carried. CITY HALL, BASEMENT: Mayor Custer brought up the subject of installing shelves in the basement for filing purposes; provisions have been made in the budget to cover this installation. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Combs that this expenditure be allowed. Motion carried. JANITOR SUPPLIES: These are being used for Fire Station No. 2. Fire Chief to be notified. RICHFIELD STATION: A letter was read from the Richfield Oil Corporation calling the Council attention to the condition that permits water to stand at their south driveway on north 4th They feel it is the responsibility of the City to make correction by installing an underground syphon system -which will carry the water across the street. Street Committee to report at next meeting. READING OF RESULUTIONS & ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 393: IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAYS Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier that Resolution No. 393 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 393 was read. ,Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Hicks to adopt Resolution No. 393• Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Milne had been excused from the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 394: CHANGING STREET ADDRESSES Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier that Resolution No: 394 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 394 was read. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Combs to adopt Resolution No. 394• Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Milne had retired from.the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 395: VACATING STREETS AND ALLEYS (Hearing to be held Apr. 16, 1957, Tuesday; 8:00 P. M . ) Fixing a time for piblic hearing on vacating Melrose Avenue from "B" Street south to railroad right of wa ; 11B1" Street..from Ash Street west to railroad right of way and,the Alley in Block, Steffin's Amended Addition. Motion made by VanHoy, sec- onded by Zier that Resolution No. 395 be read. Motion carried. .Resolution No. 395 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 395• Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Milne had retired from the meeting. ORDINANCE NO.-895.- AMENDING 0.895: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 185, AND PROVIDING FOR NUMBERING BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson to give Ordinance No. 895 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 895 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded b,y Zier that Ordinance No. 895 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded byZier.to give Ordinance No. 895 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 895 was read, by title. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by "tier that Ordinance No. 895 has been given the second reading by title. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS: ESQTTATZEL WASTEWAY: A letter from P; R. Nalder was read referring to Army Engineers Summary and findings on the wastewater problem in the Basin. Colonel Page recommends that the Diversion Channel be increased in capacity by 5,300, c.f.s. Assistance for this project will 9"5"7 REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARICH 19 be requested through Congress. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Combs that the Mayor write our Representatives and Senators requesting.their assistance for appropriation by Congress for this project. , Motion carried. FILTRATION PLANT & WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EXPANSION: Agreement presented by Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield was reviewed by the Council and City Attorney. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Hicks to accept agreement and authorize the ayor to sign. Motion carried unanimous. BUDGETS: Budget reports were furnished each member of all departments for the month of February 1957• ADJOURNMENT: a Motion made by Combs, seconded by Hicks to adjourn to next regular meeting, 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 2.0 1957• Motion carried. ATTEST: City C erk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF APRIL , 1957. aaan tvi. rerry, t-'iLy