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Home My WebLink About09-03-1957 Minutes26'® PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. Honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were 0. C. Adams, C. R. Combs, Raymond Hicks, K. E. Moore, Ed Thompson, T. R. Van Hoy and David Zier. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was also present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of the meetings held August 20th and August 27th, 1957 were read and approved. BILLS: Current bills against the city were presented as follows: Motion made by Van Hoy seconded by Adams that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Current Expense Water Department Airport Department ,Street Department Cemetery Department Park Department Library Department Building and Alteration Total, all departments - - - COMMUNICATIONS: $19,075.68 73,126.55 10,767.96 5,893.58 1,920.94 5,112.07 1,118.50 86.11 $117,101.39 AIRPORT -- ROLLS-ROYCE OVERHAUL AGENCY: A letter was read from Myron W. Reynolds and 0. V. Cotton regarding a location site and for a joint overhaul base. No action necessary at this time. STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION -- BY-PJASS ROUTE -- PRI.MARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 3: A letter was read from R. H. Pyle, District Engineer stating he had reviewed the preliminary planning the by-pass: route at Fourth Street and Empire Way is included and will definitely be constructed. No action necessary. ASIATIC INFLUENZA: A letter was read from Dr. V. E. Micha)e.l suggesting that the Police Department and Fire Department personnel and the Water Department and Sewage Department mainten- ance personnel be urged to take the flu inoculation. Motion made by Hicks, second- ed by Van Hoy that the Mayor proceed as recommended by Dr. Michael. Motion carried. L. I. D. #62: City Treasurer Mary Ellison submitted a report on L. I. D. # 62 in accordance with the notice of collection of assessments. Cost of improvement -- $202391.72 Advance payments - - - 934.95 Balance to be collected 19,456.77 SEWAGE & INDUSTRIAL WASTE ASSOCIATION CONVENTION: A letter was read from George R. Fisher requesting Mr. A. J.Reisdorph to attend this convention the first week of October. Motion made by C. R. Combs, seconded by Thompson that this request be granted. Motion carried. TERRY THOMPSON & CO. CONTRACT: Contract for financial advisory service properly signed and sealed was received from Mr. Thompson August 23, 1957, read to the Council and ordered filed. OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE: Agreement made the 27th day of August 1957 between Matilda Richardson and the City of Pasco, Washington for purchase of lots 6 to 10 inclusive Block 1 and lots 1 to 10 inclusive Block 2 Richardson's Addition to Pasco for the sum of $60000.00 was completed. $50.00 option paid, balance due on the first day of April, 1958. All provisions of the agreement have been fulfilled. REGULAR MEETING REPORTS: OF COMMITTEES:: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS A SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 AIRPORT LEASES - (PASCO RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB) One lease presented for renewal (Pasco Rifle and Pistol Club). Motion made by Hicks, Seconded by Combs authorizing the Mayor to sign lease. Motion carried. VINCENT SMALL AND ASSOCIATtS : AIRPORT LIGHTING: First estimate on lighting (Duke's electric service) presented by S. L. Perry for payment: 29,764.20 675.47 (sales tax) 30,439.67 - 42565.95 (-less 15%) 25,873.72 $ 9,500.00 earth moving no sales tax Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Combs approving payment of first estimate to Duke's Electric in the amount of $25,873.72. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6), Adams out of the room. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Four applications for business licenses were presented as follows: Leonard Rumbawa Solicit for homemade 2407 S. University lawn furniture Dishman, Washington Mosa Obadi Solicit for tapestry 2251 Champa St. Denver, Colorado Riverside Vet, Hosp. Veterinarian 1020 Washington St. (Dean R. Marble) o Pasco, Washington Bunch Motors Used car lot 1710 West Lewis St. (Fred G. Bunch, Jr.) Pasco, Washington Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier that all applications be approved. Motion carried. WEST SIDE DOOR TO CITY HALL: Prices were received as follows on five (5) proposals presented: A. J. Haworth . . . . 1111 W. Nixon St., Pasco.. $1,002.00 plus $33.39 tax Bob's Woodworking & Puilding Supply . . 7500 W. Yellowstone 9 . $1,275.00 plus $42.50 tax Kennewick , Washington Elvrum Const Co. . . 316 North 12th. Pasco . . $19075.00 plus $35.83 tax J. G. Ungerecht & Sons . . *911 Park St.. Pasco 41. $1,280.00 plus $42.66 tax Hale Const Co.. P.O.Box 7820 Pasco . . $10787.70 plus $59.59 tax Motion made by Moore, seconded by Hicks that the lowest estimate of A. J. Haworth be accepted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). EAST SIDE PROPERTY (OLD GOLF COURSE): A discussion regarding the old golf course property being released to the Franklin County Irrigation District. No. 1 (the original owners) was entered into. T1je old deed of 1934 states this property shall be used for recreation purposes only. Since the city acquired the airport they feel they have ample property for various uses.. The District has started quiet title action, the City Council has no objec- tions to releasing property upon payment of $50.41 actual assessment paid by the City. PURCHASES: . Requests to purchase were read as follows: Water Department -- Ells, dials, meter yokes, concrete meter boxes, nipples, wrenches, misc. small tools and postage for the postage machine -- $1,749.76 Park Department -- heavy duty battery for truck plus tax; 15 gallons super hi -bright wax; clean and prepare surfaces:for painting, two coats of first grade paint on outside siding, windows and trim 1,201.94 Cemetery Department - - twenty (20) liners and tax 578.66 Total,All Departments;, - - - $3,530.36 Motion made by Zier, seconded by Adams authorizing purchases as listed. Motion :612 REGULAR --MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON carried by roll call vote of seven (7). LIBRARY: A letter was read from the Librarian requesting that the amount of $750.00 now in the building fund be transferred to new book purchases. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Van Hoy to turn to Library Committee, Thompson, Chair- man for information and report. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Building Inspectorts report was submitted, reviewed and ordered filed. CEMETERY PROPERTY DESIRED BY STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: j Committee has no report at this time. Council aid Committee -to report on findings following investigation and study regarding by-pass. BOILERS: Boiler Committee met with Dick Brown, another meeting to be held September 4, 1957. TERRY THOMPSON: Mr. Thompson met with Adams and Committee on bond issue for L.I.D. #63 and at this time states it appears to be well to authorize $600,000.00 issue to be used in portions, say $2509000.00 in 1957 for immediate use. Fee: $12000.00 for prospectus. (Next step Weter Roberts andShefelma n employed) Bonds to be issued in series of $12000.00 denomination. 5% interest mentioned for Revenue bonds. 40,000.00 issue Revenue Bond issue L.I.D. #63 125,000.00 pipe and valves water improvement 47;000.00 engineering etc. immediate requirements 325,000.00 ('to $3500000.00) Filter plant expansion $537,000.00 or 600,000.00 with workable margin. Retaining Weter Roberts and Shefelman on Water Revenue Bond -Issue. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson authorizing City Attorney to negotiate with Bond Attorneys Weter Roberts and Shefelman to continue with Revenue Bond Issue. Motion' carried. Resolution to be presented at next meeting covering available fund for short time loan. City Attorney to check with state auditor,and'state laws. WATER DISTRIBUTION"LINES: - Five bids were received and turned to•Consulting Engineers -Cornell, Howland, Hayes and Merryfield (Holly Cornell) for recommendation. Mr. Cornell states they found -Phoenix Matthews Inc:; Portlm,d, Oregon to be the lowest and best bid and recommends that they be awarded the bid. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Combs to accept the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers and award the bid to Phoenix Matthews, Inc. in the amount of $52,783.26. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). READING OF ORDINANCES: OR131NANCE NO. 903: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE No. 890 AND PASCO CITY CODE 4-1.44; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF A CONCRETE BOX, CONCRETE VAULT, OR ITS EQUIVALENT; AUTHORIZING THE CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE CONCRETE BOXES OR VAULTS AND ESTABLISHING THE CHARGE THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR CONCRETE MARKERS, THE CLOSING OF GRAVES, AND CHARGES THEREFOR. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 903 be given the first reading in full. Motion :carried. Ordinance No. 903 was read. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Hicks that Ordinaice No. 903 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Adams to give Ordinance No. 903 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 903 was read by title. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 903 has been given the second reading by title Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 39 1957 ORDINANCE NO. 904: AN ORDINANCE FTS NG THE AMOUNT., FORM, DATE, INTEREST RATE, MATURITY AND DENOMINATIONS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 62 BONDS, AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SAID BONDS TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Thompson to give Ordi'tance No. 904 the first reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 904 was read by title. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 904 has been given the first reading by title. Motion carried. PRELIMINARY BUDGET, 1058: Preliminary budget was presented to the Mayor August 28, 1957`by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs to adjourn to September 9, 1957 to open bids on Sewer Pump Station and Sanitary Sewer System, Monday 8:00 P.M. Motion carried. H rry V. Custer, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 01— PASSED AND APPROVED THIS _,ZZOAY OF , 1957. Adah M. Perry, City perk