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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-1957 MinutesRASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 3, 1957 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:05. 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 and David Zier. Absent was;. T. R. VanHoy. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held November 19, 1957 were read and approved. BILLS: Current bills against the City were presented as follows. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Current Expense $ 26,746.71 Water Department 29,536.18 Street Department 3,644.81 Library Department 370.60 Park Department 1,802.73 Cemetery Department 1,356.66 Airport Department 4,,131.76 Firemen's Pension 375.00 City Hall Furniture 57.87 L. I. D. #62 143.64 L. I. D. 463 30, 265.98 Grand total for all departments of the City $98,431.94 COMMUNICATIONS: HEALTH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE: A letter was read from W. E. Hansen, City Manager from Kennewick, stating that Don Visger was nominated as a candidate for the Health Board; wishes to be advised if Mr. Visger would be con- sidered by the Pasco Council or if the Pasco Council wishes to nominate a candidate. Hicks and Adams were appointed as a committee to make recommendation for approval. STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION, SLIVER OF LAND ON EMPIRE WAY - PARCEL NO. 10377: A letter was read from City Attorney Richard G. Patrick to V. L. Arnold, Right of Way Agent, Department of Highways, Olympia, Washington, regarding approval of this transaction by the Civil Aeronautics Administration. STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION PERMITS 2289 and 2290: nPermits signed by R. H. Pyle granting permission to install light p61es on the Highway at Empire Way and Lucas; Empire Way and Chase Streets for our files. CLAIM BY VOUCHER - JAMES M. HOWELL: Mr. Howell presented a claim by voucher for reimbursement of $34.00 to cover digging out sewer service; work performed by Harris & Rogers. City Engineer reports that the City installed a new manhold on city property but that the cloggage was on Howell's property or rented property and not the fault of the city. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that the claim be denied. Motion carried. AIRPORT LIGHTING PROJECT NO. 9-45-060-5701, AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO GRANT AGREEMENT: A letter was read from Charles W. Drew also form correcting an incorrect date, also to provide for installation of a new cable to the existing tetrahedron. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Adams authorizing the Mayor to sign amendment No. 1 to grant agreement. Motion carried. AIRPORT LIGHTING PROJECT NO. 9-45-060-5701: A letter was read from Airport Manager 0. V. Cotton stating that final inspection by a .representative from Charles Drew's office inspected and gave a verbal final approval of the installation November 20, 1957, confirmation to follow. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Adams accepting and approving installation of the lighting system as passed on by Drew's Representatiffe and releasing the Con- tractor upon receipt of tax report and expiration of thirty (30) days. Motion carried. TRANSFER: The City Treasurer requests a transfer of $35,000.00 from Cemetery Trust Cash Fund into Local Improvement District No. 63 Construction Fund so it can be put to use fight away. Following a discussion with the City Attorney it was thought best to make this transfer by Resolution. em PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL FOR BIDS: DECEMBER 3, 1957 2655 Bids to be called on the following items on December 17, 1957. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson authorizing the call for bids. Motion carried. Liquid Chlorine ) Su�phat6 of Aluminj JANUARY 2, 1958 Lime ) Lights DECEMBER 17, 1957 ( Printing - legal advertising ( Gasoline, fuel.oil & P. S. 300 VACATING EASEMENT -WEST COURT ADDITION: A letter was read from the Planning Commission relative to petition to vacate a 10' alley in West Court Addition. The Commission found this to be not favorable to the P. U. D. as they have a pole line established there. The petition was denied and is being forwarded to the Council for final action. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Zier to concur with the Planning Commission action. Motion carried. gAT.ATRV AftT17RTMFNT - FTRF. flFPARTMFNT- A letter was read frmm Fire Chief Lyle Cooney requesting that a resolution be drawn correcting an error in the 1958 Budget. This was turned to the Fire Committee to check and contact the City':: Attorney relative to Resolution. Motion -carried. TERRY THOMPSON - SERIES NO. 2, ISSUE WATER & SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF 1957: Agreement read regarding $401,000.00 issue at 5% per annum, printed bonds furnished by Thompson with his fee as consultant cancelled. Agreement approved by Weter, Roberts &Shefelman. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier that the agreement be accepted as presented. Motion carried. REPORTS: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Thompson that the following applications be approved. Motion carried. Bob Kessinger Contractor Kennewick P & K 24 Flavors Confectionery 917 Court Ace High Barber Shop 503 S. Oregon AIRPORT LEASES; Motion made by Hicks, secoubd by Adams authorizing the Mayor to sign the following leases. Motion carried. Mrs. Roy White Cafe A. G. Panter Living quarters INSURANCE CITY BOILERS, PIPING INCLUDED; BROAD COVERAGE: Councilman Moore read a letter from Sherwood & Roberts relative to coverage on City Boilers. The present policy expires on December 7, 1958 and a return premium of $124.17 would be available if this policy is cancelled by December 7, 1957. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Thompson to accept the three year policy at $534.96. City.Engineer to notify W. W. Mirus immediately. Motion carried. CITY SUPERINTENDENT: Committee requests more time. CIVILIAN DEFENSE: Glenn Mack made a shOrt oral report on the meeting in Olympia called by the Governor. A Civilian Defense resolution and ordinance to be ready for the next meeting. PURCHASES: Motion made by Zier, seconded by Adams that the following purchases as requested be allowed. Motion carried ?.by roll call vote of six (6). WATER DEPARTMENT: Stops, rings, bends, yokes, valves and postage for machine $ 1,382.04 SPRAY DEPARTMENT: 40 gallons Pyrethrum Spray 470.00 STREET DEPARTMENT: Grader tires, crushed rock and power saw 3,112.08 ENGINEER DEPARTMENT:. Field books, level rod, steel tape, tape refills, tacks, rules & tires 172.74 METER DEPARTMENT: Clean and repair clocks 223.20 26556 MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 3. 1957 GREEN RIVER ORDINANCE: Councilman Adams stated that he would like to see the Green River Ordinance reactivated. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson authorizing the City Attorney to draw ordinance. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCE: RESOLUTION NO. 404: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INTEREST BEARING WARRANTS TO MAKE PAYMENTS DUE UNDER L. I. D. NO. 63 UNTIL THE PROCEEDS OF THE L. I. D. NO. 63 BOND ISSUE ARE AVAILABLE A letter was read from the City TBeasurer relative to transferring money into L. I. D. #63 constr- uction fund. City Attorney '.furnished Resolution No. 404 to authorize same. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that Resolution No. 404 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 404 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Resoluti6n No. 404 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams to adopt Resolution No. 404. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 405: A RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF AMEND- MENT NUMBER 1 TO GRANT AGREEMENT Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to read Resolution No. 405. Motion carried. Resolution No. 405 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that R solution No. 405 was read. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier to adopt ResoluEion No. 405. Motion carried by 1 roll call vote of six 16). 1 ORDINANCE NO. 914: AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING AND ADOPTING A SYSTEM OR PLAN OF ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF THE WATERWORKS UTILITY OF THE CITY, INCLUDING AS A PART THEREOF THE SYSTEM OF SEWERAGE OF THE CITY; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST THEREOF AS NEAR AS MAY BE; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000.00 PAR VALUE OF "WATER AND SEWER,.REVENUE BONDS, 1957," TO PAY THS COST THEREOF; CREATING A SPECIAL FUND TO PRO- VIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; FIXING THE DATE, FORM, MATURITIES, INTEREST RATE, COVENANTS AND TERMS OF SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SAID BONDS TO TERRY THOMPSON & CO., OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, AND FOR THE IMMEDIATE DELIVERY OF THE FIRST $249,000.00 PAR VALUE THEREOF TO SAID PURCHASER Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to read Ordinance No. 914. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 914 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 914 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance No. 914. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 915: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 595 OF PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.16, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASH- INGTON, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1; LOTS 48 TO 51, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 3, TERRACE HEIGHTS, ACCORD- ING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS PAGE 53, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY Motion made by Combp, seconded by Adams to read Ordinance No. 915. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 915 was read. 1 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 915 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by -Adams, seconded by Combs to adopt Ordinance No. 915. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 916: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM "DED. INS. CLAIMS" AND REPR. ELEC. EQUIP. & HEATER" TO "LIGHTS, HEAT, WATER AND PHONE" UNDER THE PARK DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1957 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITIONAL COST OF HEAT, LIGHT AND WATER DURING THE EARLY WINTER MONTHS OF 1957; AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM "SALARY - LABOR" TO "SEWER LINE CONSTRUCTION -MEMORIAL PARK" UNDER THE PARK DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1957 TO PAY FOR THE EXTENSION OF A SEWER LINE TO MEMORIAL PARK UNDER THE TERMS OF R. C. W. 35.33.120 Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to read Ordinance No. 916. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 916 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 916 was read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance No. 916. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 3, 1957 ORDINANCE NO. 917: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30 OF ORDINANCE NO. 868 AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-15.128, RELATING TO THE CONDITION OF VENTS, PIPING AND APPLIANCES UNDER THE GAS ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 917 he read. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 917 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 917 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance No. 917. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BOND CERTIFICATION -HOLLY A. CORNELL, ENGINEER: Engineer's certificate, dated December 2, 1957, as to sufficiency of revenue for the issuance of $650,000.00 par value "Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds 1957", was presented with the following exhibits: (a) A statement outlining the basis for estimates of future annual revenue and expenses (b) T.abulationtof-actugl and estimated future water system income and expense (c) Schedule of annual principal & interest requirements of outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds and the proposed issue of $,650,000.00 (d) Tabulaltion showing calculation of coverage for proposed and previously issued water and sewer revenue bonds. Documents accepted by the Mayor and Council for Bond Issue File. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., December 17, 1957. Motion carried. Harry V uster, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS �/� DAY OF , 1957.