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Home My WebLink About03-04-1958 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 4, 1958 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. VanHoy and David Zier. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held February 18, 1958 were read and approved. B ILLS: Current bills against the city were presented as follows: Current Expense $ 25,214.00 Water Department 13,306.12 L. I. D. #63 4,651.44 Street Department 4,591.84 Library Department 1,148.68 Airport Department 5,391.54 Park Department 3,297.00 Cemetery Department 666.92 Pension Fund 227.64 W & S Rev Bonds -1957 5,750.38 L. I. D. 462 7.50 Grand Total for all Departments $ 64,253.06 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded ty Thompson that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). It was moved by Councilman VanHoy and seconded by Councilman Thompson that Estimate No. 4 for work performed by Kenneth Nelson Company in the amount of $ 4,651.44 be approved; that to provide funds for the payment thereof a warrant be drawn against the "Local Improvement Fund, District No. 63," in favor of Terry Thompson & Company, in the amount of $4,651.44 , bearing interest at the rate of 5k% per annum, and dated March 10, 1958; that the proceeds from the sale of warrant be deposited in the "Sewer Construction Fund, " and that a warrant be issued upon said "Sewer Con- struction Fund" in favor of Kenneth Nelson Company in payment for the work performed by said contractor. Motion carried by the following vote: 7 "Yes" - - - "No" SEgAGE WORKS SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON: C. F. Whetsler requests permission for Ray Morrow to attend the sixth biennial school on March 13, & 14, 1958. Motion made ,by Thompson, seconded by Adams granting the request. Motion carried. CLAIM, P. U. D. AGAINST MURPHY BROTHERS: A claim presented by the Franklin County P. U. D. against Murphy Brothers in the amount of $749.43 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to turn notice of claim to City Attorney. Motion carried. City Attorney took notice of claim at this time. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. STREET OILING: Dale Bates spoke relative to street oiling and speaking only for himself does not favor the light penetration treatment but does favor the more permanent type. DOG SITUATION: Mr. L. N. McNeil, 524 North 8th states there is a bad dog condition in his neighborhood and wished to know how the dog ordinance was progressing; he was informed that a few more bugs had to be worked out of the ordinance now in the final stages in the City Attorney's office. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED, BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. WATRR TRFATMRNT PT.ANT AnT)TTTnNS- Analysis of bids received March 33. 1958: 1). Summary of bid totals for entire facility including all addative items or alternates Lee Hoffman Beaverton, Oregon $ 472,.877.00 Ruud Construction Co Spokane, Washington 507,680.31 Jensen -Rasmussen & Co Sunnyside, Washington 521,617.00 Lewis Hopkins Company Pasco, Washington 531,877.00 Everett L. Wiggins Portland, Oregon 534,406.48 2) Lee Hoffman of Beaverton, Oregon is low bidder under any combination of alternates. 3) Funds available for construction Proceeds from sale of $401,000 @ 0.97 $ 388,970.00 Funds available from Bond Fund 67,156.00 Available surplus from Water Dept. thru May '59 40,000.00 Total funds available $ 496,126.00 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 4. 1958 Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to accept the Engineer's recommendation and authorize the Mayor to sign contract. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ALLEY IN L. I. D. 463 IN BAD CONDITION: Councilman Hicks reports some of the alleys in the northern part of L. I. D. #63 are very rough and asked Engineer. Fisher what could be done at this time to relieve the situation. Fisher states that the Contracting Engineer wanted to postpone this work for awhile to give property owners a chance to make hook up and then restore alley surface. However, he favors blading the roughest ones down within the next couple of days. REPORTS: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Eleven (11) applications received as follows. Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Zier approving applications for license. Motion carried. Eastsa Thrift Shop Oregon Enterprises Chuck Flying A Tidewater Oil Co Allen's Sheet Rock Taping Bill's Appliance Service Saar Heabing & Eng Company Saar Heating & Eng Company P. & M. Construction Co Bearing Sales & Service Inc. Niagra of Tri Cities Second Hand Store 504 S. Oregon Shaver sales 327 W. Lewis Service Station 1019 W. Court Service Station 1019 W. Court Contractor Kennewick Elec appliance repair Chase & Lewis Gas Installer Yakima Sales & service Yakima Contractor Kennewick Wholesale delivery 319 W. Clark Massage equipment Kennewick Charles D. Kilbury, License #27, requests that his license be changed from 315 W. Lewis Street to 511 West Clark Street. Request granted. AIRPORT LEASES: Three(3) leases presented for renewal: Twin City Construction Agriform Company of Washington Georgia-Padific Corporation Motion made by Hicks, seconded by VanHoy approving leases for Mayor's signature. Motion carried. Councilman Hicks to consult State Health Inspector James regarding soil conditioner. PURCHASES: WATER: Tractor tire, adapters, gaskets, drill, oil, file, cleaner and nipples $ 386.16 Extend the 12' line from east side of 4th & Court along Court to 1st and tie into existing line on 1st 5,000.00 STREET: Crushed rock 1,985.00 Motion made by Zier, seconded by Moore approving purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RICHARD W. ROBINSON, 825 SO. QUEEN: Mr. Robinson is having drainage trouble. George R. Fisher reports plat and profile established; water will be drained down south of stock yards 100' then an easement is needed to go under the Northern Pacific Track. Mayor states arrangements will be made for this. PROPOSED GOLF COURSE: Mr. Wyman reports on trip to Spokane with Committee checking into four of Spokane's courses and states that $200,000.00 is the approximate cost of one comparable to what Pasco would need. OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE: The Mayor mentioned option by agreement with Matilda Richardson due April 1, 1958. VanHoy reports a 10' strip of land is needed on Chase Street. VanHoy and Committee to contact Mrs. Richardson and report for final action at next meeting on March 18, 1958. BOAT BASIN: A discussion was entered into regarding oil on the water at the Boat Basin and methods of clearing it out were mentioned, also mentioned at this time was money in Boat Basin Fund. No action taken. CIVILIAN DEFENSE: Councilman Ken Moore presented a resolution to authorize Representative Glenn L. Mack to bind the city to the particular terms and conditions of transfer which may be imposed by the execution of Form HEW135 or state agency warehouse issue sheet. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 4, 1958 RESOLUTION NO. 411: (CIVILIAN DEFENSE) Motion made by Hicks, seconded by Moore to read Resolution No. 411. Motion carried. Resolution No. 411 was read by the Mayor. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No. 411 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Hicks to adopt Resolution No. 411. Motion withdrawn. A discussion followed. City Attorney and Adams felt that an amendment should be made at this time restricting the spending of money without first consulting the City Council. Cooney and Mack spoke about obtaifting a Fire Truck for defense purposes without cost to the City. Resolution amended by adding another sentence "provided that said representatibe is not authorized to expend any monies in connection with any acquisition without the prior approval of the City Council of the City of Pasco, Motion made by Moore, seconded by Hicks to adopt Resolution No. 411 as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). SIDEWALK AGREEMENT: An agreement presented by Louis R. Diemond and approved by the Building Inspector R. B. Lovelace to waive sidewalk construction adjacent to Lots 10 to 17 inc., Block 25, Riverside Addition to Pasco. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Hicks that waiver be granted and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Motion carridd. SEWER CONSTRUCTION NORTH 3rd: The City Engineer favors extending sewer on North 3rd Avenue from the Court property owned by Mrs. Futter to serve the Telephone & Telegraph Garage Building and the first floor of the Community Center. City to pay 50% of the cost; this would serve Frank Lohse property rented to the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company. Estimated cost $2,400.00 to be set up as follows: I city ... $1,200.00 Futter connection $ 450.00 Advance by Lohse 300.00 Lohse connection Y 1450.00 $ 1,200.00 Prices were received by the Engineer from Construction Companies. He recommends accepting Warren Excavation Company price in the amount of $1,626.84. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to 8ccept the Engineer's recommendation on agreement and contract and authorize the Mayor to sign both the agreement and contract with Warren Excavation Company. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). TELEPHONE FRANCHISE: City Attorney states an opinion has not been rendered by the Attorney General. He requested this through the Prosecuting Attorney some months ago. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams that the City Attorney proceed through the Prosecuting Attorney for opinion.. Motion carried. Also contact the Henrys' and McCormack for their assistance. J BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Report for the month of February was read and ordered filed. PASCO WATER FOLLIES ASSOCIATION INC.: A letter was read from the Association requesting cooperation during their Water Follies Program in Pasco. Mayor to answer the letter. 1958 CENSUS: Council favors estimate on population this year. Clerk to so notify Census Board. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Adams to adjourn to next regular meeting, 8:00 P. M., Tues- day, March 18, 1958. Motion carried. C. Harry V.,, uster, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1958. Adah M. Perry, City Clerk