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Home My WebLink About10-15-1957 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 15, 1957 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable Mayor Pro -tem C. R. Combs presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were 0. C. Adams, C. R. Combs, K. E. Moore, Ed. Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. Raymond Hicks and Mayor Harry V. Custer were absent. City attorney R. G. Patrick was present. `READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meetings held SEptember 17th and 18th, 1957 were read and approved. BILLS: Two (2) vouchers presented for payment as follows: WATER: Phoenix -Matthews, Inc. Estimate No. 1 AIRPORT: Duke's Electric Inc. Estimat6 No. 2 $ 5,743.27 11,077.60 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier authorizing payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). @O,MMUN ICAT IONS: BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION: A letter was read from John B. Ferry relative to the Housing situation in Pasco and suggesting a meeting to be set by the Mayor. P. U. D. #1: A letter was read from Harry H. Hudlow, Manager, relative to installation of street light on Columbia Avenue and the location of future curb lines; curb lines and width of sidewalks varyy We will delay installation of these units pending your comments. Motion made by Adams, -seconded by Zier to turn this to the street committee. Motion carried. SURPLUS MOTORS - AIRPORT: A letter was read from Airport Manager 0. V. Cotton recommending that these motors be advertised for sale with minimum price $500.00. Motion made by ADams, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the Airport Committee and City Engineer. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING -REZONE LOTS 1 TO 5 & 21 to 30,BLOCK 5, SYLVESTER PARK ADDITION: (R-1 TO R-2) A letter was read from the Planning Commission stating a pub lic hearing was held and recommending the rezoning as petitioped.. Motion made by VAnHoy, seconded by Adams requesting the City Attorney draw ordinance as `recommended. Motion carried. VACATION OF -10' EASEMENT WEST COURT ADDITION: Mr. Bakley was present with sketch as presented to the Planning Commission which was turned to committee for investigation and facts relative to property; will report at next regular planning commission meeting. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to wait for report from the commission. Motion carried. CITY PLANNER REQUESTED: A letter was read from Chairman E. P. Erwen requesting that the Council hire immediately for an indefinite period a planning director -to be assigned to and work under the direction of the Planning Commission. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Adams to refer this to the Plannirg Cbnmittee.-to meet. with 'the Planning.-Commf'ss"ion_• tlien br:ing:in:rc:eommendation at next regular meeting. Motion carried. WASHINGTON STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION -PRIMARY STATE.:HIGM-IAY NO. 3, JCT PSH 11 EASTERLY: A letter was read from.W. E. Schussler, District Right of Way Agent, -confirming conversation with Mayor Custer at which time he left two (2) copies of a Resolution, two (2) copies of a deed from the City of Pasco to Franklin County Irrigation District and a copy of a quit claim deed from the State of Washington to the City of Pasco for Blocks 7, 8, 9 and a•,portion of 10, Oakley's River Front Addition. A discussion followed. The Council and the City Attorney feel that they should have something more definite on the overpass at North 4th Avenue and Empire Way; how same will be installed, a sketch or plan submitted for study would be appreciated. Motion made �)y Adams, sec- onded by Thompson that Mayor Pro -tem write the Washington State Highway Commission and ask for a resolution, clover leaf plans, etc., before closing property deal as submitted by Mr. Schussler. Motion carried. REFUND - PANSY TOOHIG•- WATER DEPOSIT: A letter was read from City Treasurer Mary Ellison requesting a refund of $10.00 for Mrs. Toohig. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams authorizing the Treasurer to make the refund. Motion carried bjy roll call vote of six (6). 13 REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS WALTER &:':MERLINDA RANDLE CARD TABLES & POOL HALL: OCTOBER 15, 1957 A request was made by Mrs. Randle to transfer Business License from 504 to 509 So. Main. Chief of Police McKibbin does not.object. Motion made by Vanhoy, seconded by Zier granting the change of address. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING -POLICE CAR --ON ORDINANCE NO. 908: Notice of public hearing was read. Public hearing declared open. No objections rendered by letter or in person. Hearing declared closed. PETITION - L. I. D. #64: Petition to cover grading street, paving, catch basins, storm sewers, curb's and gutters from Court Street on the north, Sylvester on the South; Lucas on the east and Chase on the west. Petition submitted by George R. Fisher, City Engineer and signed by approximately 185 signers. A discussion followed relative to permanent streets; just what percent of the cost the city would participate in; a mention was made of 20%. Drawing up cost estimates, determining permanent bound- rys, following cost estimates if changes meed to be made. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Moore authorizing the City Engineer to prepare cost estimates and establish boundrys for L. I. D. #64 in dooperation with the street committee. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Moore that the city participate with those interested property owners to the extent of 20% of total cost of L. I. D. X664 at th�discretion of the City Council. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Moore that the resolution of .intent be drawn by Weter, Shefelman and Roberts. Motion carried. City ATtorney to contact Weter, Roberts & Shefelman relative to employing them to handle this. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. L. I. D. PRESIDENT: Dale Bates spoke to the Council relative to starting the 20% participation over a period of years would bind the city to a large sum of money. City Engineer and Council figure that this is a basis for a starting placd for projects to come and as time goes on it may become necessary to reduce percentage of participation-; by getting the.first storm sewers and street surfacing projects done, them it would be easier to set up following projects; results and operation would , be observed by interested property owners. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Florence Shuly Solicitor Kennewick Elba Logan Solicitor Kennewick Mary McCarthy Solicitor Kennewick Congo Reptile Trailer Exhibit 4th & Lewis Joe Docherty & Tony Docherty Gen Contractors Pendleton, Oregon Motion made by Moore, seconded by Zier that the applications for business licenses as presented be appr6ved. Motion carried. REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM; TREATMENT PLANT TO PUMPING STATION: Three companies submitted prides for installation as follows: Arrow::Electric $ 492.90 Pasco Electric 2545.:88 Empire Electric 500.13 Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to turn prices to Street and Sewer Committee and City Engineer for recommendation. Motion carried. CIVILIAN DEFENSE: K. E. Moore made a report on meeting held Wednesday with groups interested in Civilian Defense and he recommends to the City Council that a Director be appointed. LIBRARY: $750.00 transfer requested. No action taken. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick spoke on the Library resurface issue. Mr. Thompson's Attorney Loney desires a meeting and suggested a noon meeting. Patrick feels that the present council members should be brought up to date on this file. It'was suggested that a noon meeting be held with Thompson, Moore, Adams, City Engineer, City Attorney, Loney and Thompson then report at the next regular meeting. REVENUE BOND ISSUE - WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENT: Weter, Roberts & Shefelman stated a $1,000.00 fee would be charged for opinion. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to retain Weter, Roberts & Shefelman for Revenue Bond Issue for Water & Sewer Improvements. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 908: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHA MBERS AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,799.80 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND TO PURCHASE A NEW POLICE CAR TO REPLACE THE ONE DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT �, 2645 OCTOBER 15, 1957 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson to give Ordinance No. 908 the third reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 908 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 908 has been given the ;third reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance No. 908. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 909: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 857 AND PASCO CITY CODE 1-4.04, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PROCEDURE FOR THE ENACT- MENT OF. ORDINANCES Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier to give Ordinance No. 909 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 909 was read.' Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 908 has been given the first readDg. Motion carried. Motion made by VAnHoy, seconded by THompson for give Ordinance No. 909 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 90 was read by title. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by THompson that Ordinance No. 909 has beeq given the second reading ''.by title. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 910: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS UNDER "MAPS, PHOTOS AND PRINTS" AND "REPORT PRINTING AND DRAFTS" IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SECTION OF THE BUDGET FOR THE L YEAR'1957 TO PURCHASE A TYPE- WRITE� FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF AD- JUSTMENT, UNDER THE TERMS OF R. C. W. 35.33.120. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to -give Ordinance No. 910 the first reading. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 910 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 910 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Moore to gi$e Ordinance No. 910 the second reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 910 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 910 has been given the second reading by title only. Motion carried. MEETING RECESSED to consider '.prices submitted on Remote Control System from Treatment Plant to Pumping station. MEETING RE -CONVENED: Motion mdde by Zier, seconded by Moore that the committee acdept the price submitted by Arrow Electric in the amount of $492.90. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Monthly budget report for the month of September was furnished -each member of all departments. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M. November 5, 1957. Motion carried. ATTEST: -,,i,l 4,) , ", C. R. Combs, Mayor pro tem PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF�G� , 1957. Adah M. Perry, Ci6y Clerk