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Home My WebLink About12-17-1957 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 17. 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 wasa T. R. VanHoy. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held December 3, 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 $21,675.68 Water Department 20,647.00 Airport Department 5,138.36 Park Department 5,314.82 Street Department 6,104.43 Library Department 1,178.76 Cemetery Department 991.71 City Hall Furniture 12.28 Building & Alterations :428.14 Fire Station #2 201.91 Social Security Fund 3,029.56 Grand total for all Departments $64,722.65 COMMUNICATIONS: CALL FOR BIDS ON GASOLINE FUEL OIL AND PS300: Twelve (12) bids were received, opened and read as follows: Reg Gas Ethyl Gas Diesel Light Burner PS#300 Union Oil Company .234 .276 .158 .158 4.41 bbl .211 transp Kidwell Oil Distributor .241 .266 .=143 .143 4.57 bbl plus transp Tidewater Oil Distributor .2243 .2563 .143 - - - 3.85 bbl f.o.b. Seattle H. Earl Clack Company .236 .259 .149 - - - - - - TriStateOilInc. - -- - -- --- - -- 4.56 bbl Tri City Oil Company (Phillips) .2276 .2546 .1391 .1591 - - - True's Oil Company .2275 .2495_ .1425 .1425 - - - Shell Oil Company .2364 .2659 .1404 - - - 4.41 bbl .21158 transp Richfield Oil Company .2354 .2674 .153 - - - - - - General Petroleum Corp .241 .264 .149 .149 - - - Continental Oil Company .2315 .2585. .1400 .1400 - - - Service Oil Company /2349 .2549 .II79' - - - - - - Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to turn all bids to the City Engineer for checking and report at next regular meeting on January 7, 1958. Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS ON LAMPS: Two (2) bids were received, opened and read as follows: Empire Electric Company Discounts from market price: Zellerback Paper Co Less than $5.00 list 0% $5.00 to $15.00 list 20% $15.00 (less than Stand- ard package) 25% Standard package plus 30% Less 2% Discount for cash List less 34%; less 2% on orders of $300.00 list and over Less 2% Cash discount Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier to turn bids to City Engineer for report on Tuesday, January 7, 1958. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON CALL FOR BIDS -LEGAL ADVERTISING: Two (2) bids were received as follows: Tri City Herald Columbia Basin News 6 point $1.00 first insertion $0.90 subsequent insertion $1.25 first insertion $0.95 subsequent insertion `�4 265 DECEMBER 17. 1957 8 point $1.30 first insertion $1.20 subsequent insertion $1.80 first insertion $1.35 subsequent insertion Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to turn bids to the City Engineer for report at next regular meeting, Tuesday, January 7, 1958. Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS TO SELL HOUSES ON SOUTH 12th AVENUE: No bids were received. The Mayor suggested that all work on getting a buyer and report on January 7, 1958. AIRPORT LIGHTING PROJECT 9-45-060-5701: A letter was read from Charles W. Drew, Office of Civil Aeronautics Administration, stating that the lighting system was found to be completed as of November 20, 1957; date of inspection and release can be made under terms of the contract. REFUND: Rex Strickland requests refund of $75.00 deposited with petition to vacate easement. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Hicks authorizing refund. Motion carried by roll call vote six (6). REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT GREEN RIVER ORDINANCE:, The Fuller Brush Representative spoke against the passing of such an ordinance. Councilman Adams assured the speaker that his type of business would not be hampered. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT REPORTS: AIRPORT LEASE: One (1) lease presented by Lyle N. Neff. He desires to rent a parcel of land, approximately six acres, for horse pasture at $25.00 per year. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Adams authorizing the Mayor to sign the lease. Motion carried. BUSINESS ]LICENSES: Applications presented as follows: Cecil L. Bernhard Tree sales 12th & Lewis C. A. Markgran Tree Sales 2nd & Letis,. Verna Kelley Tree sales 4th & Shoshone Verna Kelley Tree sales 1211 E. Lewis Roy K. Jones Tree sales 4th & Bonneville Elvin E. Carter Tree sales Lewis & Dakota Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier that licenses be issued. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR"S CAR PURCHASE: R. B. Lovelace requests that $300.00 in the 1957 Budget be set up in Ordinance for expense on trade-in for new car. '.Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Thompson authorizing ordinance to so cover. Motion carried. CIVIL DEFENSE: Mr. Glen Mack and K. E. Moore spoke relative to creating a defense center in the City Hall Basement. Moore read a letter stating the material needed and prices obtained from three lumber companies. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Thompson that suggestion in the letter be followed and purchase of lumber for partition in the amount of $57.56, plus tax be allowed. Question debated. Adams feels that a plan is needed as to uses of the City Hall Basement. Motion placed and carried by roll call vote of four to two. Zier and Adams voting k'No". Also requested were tables to be erected in the basement with cost not to exceed $150.00. No action taken at this time. FIRE STATION NO. 2 PURCHASES: Chief Cooney wishes to purchase beds and bedding in the amount of $134.95 from Perry's Furniture. WATER DEPARTMENT: Sleeves and impeller rings at $75.00. Motion made ,by Zier, seconded by Adams authorizing the purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 2060 REGULAR MEETING HEALTH BOARD CANDIDATE: PASCO, WASHINGTON Committee reports on letter regarding member on Health Board. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Hicks to nominate Don Visger of Kennewick. Motion carried. Clerk to so notify Dr. Vernon E. Michael. READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 406: A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS UNDER THE "FIRE DEPARTMENT" SECTION OF THE 1958 BUDGET AND CLARIFYING SALARIES UNDER THE TERMS OF R. C. W. 35.33.120 Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs that Resolution No. 406 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 406 was read. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thmmpson that Resolution No. 406 has been read. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams to adopt Resolution No. 406. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . RESOLUTION NO. 407: AIRPORT DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFER Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs that Resolution No. 407 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 407 was read. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams that Resolution No. 407 was read. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 407. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 408: A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $25,000.00 FROM THE "STREET DEPARTMENT FUND" TO THE "PERMANENT STREET CONSTRUCT- ION AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION RESERVE FUND" Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Adams that Resolution No. 408 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 408 was read. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Adams that Resolution No. 408 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to adopt Resolution No. 408. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 918: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND APPROPRIATING A SALARY OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL" DEFENSE FOR THE YEAR 1958 Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to read Ordinance No. 918. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 918 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 918 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance No. 918. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 919: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS UNDER THE "BUILDING INSPECTOR" SECTION OF THE 1957 BUDGET FROM "GAS, OIL AND REPAIR" TO "NEW CAR (TRADE "48;.COUPS)" UNDER TERMS OF R. C. W. 35.33.120 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Adams that Ordinance No. 919 be read. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 919 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 919 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded byThompson to adopt Ordinance No. 919. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REDUCING FIRE RATES: A discussion was entered into relative to reducing Pasco rate from 6 to a five classification. Fire Chief Cooney to contact Braun's Fieldman as he is in the area frequestly. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson instructing Fire Chief Cooney to see what can be done even if it necessitates a trip to Olympia, Motion carried. PAY SUBSISTANCE: Captain Sickels spoke to the Council about investigating the possibility of passing an ordinance allowing $5.00 per day subsistance which would be deductable from income tax. City Attorney states that he is of the opinion that an enabling act would be necessary before this would be workable. The Association of Washington Cities can furnish some information of this. The 1954 Code covers Policemen exclusively. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Hicks to turn this to the City Attorney to investigate. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 17, 1957 L. I. D. #64: STREET SURFACING: City Engineer George R. Fisher requests that the Engineering work be contracted as the City Office is to busy to get this underway. It was pointed out that the cost to the district would be no more than if the City did it. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Moore that the Street Committee investigate and make report. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Report for November 1957 was presented for the file. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., January 7, 19%. Motion carried. ATTEST; Harry V. ster, Mayor PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 61 Adah M. Perry, City Clerk 19� 26CI