Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-1958 Minutes2605 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 15, 1958 Meeting called to order at 8:10 P. M. Honorable Mayor Harry V. Custer presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were 0. C. Adams,i<C. R. Combs, Raymond Hicks, K. E. Moore, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. MAYOR CUSTER RESIGNS: At this time and date H. V. Custer, Mayor, tendered his resignation and transferred the meeting to Mayor -elect Raymond Hicks. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs to accept the resignation with an expression of•sincere thanks and install Raymond Hicks as Mayor, having just previously taken the Oath of Office. Motion carried. Custer thanked the members for their cooperation and assistance during his reign in office. Hicks delivered a short expression of thanks to Mr. Custer as having been a good and faithful servant. Mr. Hicks now took the Mayor's seat. APPnTNWRNT Mayor Hicks suggested that a replacement be made at this time for vacancy created by his move to the Mayorship, thus an unexpired term of one councilman. It was requested that this appoint- ment not be made until next meeting. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held April -1, 1958 were read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier approving the minutes as read. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: COURTESY MAIL BOX: A letter was read from Lon D. Leeper requesting to place a courtesy mail box on the east side of 4th Avenue in the vicinity of the Library. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs to turn this to the Police Committee and Chief of Police. Motion carried. CONVEYANCE OF LAND FOR HIGHWAY USE: A letter was read from Charles W. Drew regarding approval of a sliver of land deeded to the State Highway Department. They will need drawings, description and formal request. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson authorizing resolution to be prepared by the City Engineer and City Attorney. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SEWER L. I. D. #63: Charles Erskin and other property owners within this district were present to file a complaint regarding sewer line grade. Engineer Fisher states that these lines were all set by instruments. Property owners were requested to present their complaints by letter which they said they would do. SPORT CAR RACES AT AIRPORT: Ed McKinlay =d -DeWitt Cline and others were present in the interest of holding a sports car race for one day only - May 31st. Following a lengthy discussion relative to CAA approval and clearing with West Coast Airlines, motion was made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs that the Council as a whole meet at 10:00 A. M., April 16, 1958 at the Airport with the Airport Manager 0. V. Cotton and if approval is favored preparations for insurance, etc., could be started. Motion carried. STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM: Harry Hudlow of the P. U. D. spoke to the Council regarding the replacement of the present down town system. This could be started as soon as material is received; financing could be arranged at $6.50 per month per light for the steel posts and the project would cover approx- imately 100 lights; overhead wiring would be used. An L. I. D. could be set up in case it was favored over the monthly payment contract. This will be worked out by agreement. ADMISSION TAX: Mr. Hickey and Howard McGhee were present to ascertain what action, if any, had been taken on their request for tax deduction. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier to turn this to the Finance Committee for recommendation. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. REPORTS: AIRPORT LEASE: One (1) lease was submitted for approval. The Pacific Northwest Pipeline Corporation Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs approving lease for the Mayor's signature. Motion carried. 0 E T3 PASCO, WASHINGTON BILLS: Two (2) vouchers presented for payment as follows: Lee Hoffman Inc. Harold H. Wyman Water Treatment Plant Extensions Reimbursemtnt-convention expense $23,615.83 57.10 Motion made by Zier, seconded by Combs authorizing payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CITY OWNED VEHICLES: Following a discussion on city owned cars being driven to out of town conventions and meetings motion was made by VanHoy that no more city cars go to conventions or out side of the City. Motion withdrawn. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier to turn this to the Finance Committee for investigation and report. Motion carried. PURCHASES: WATER DEPARTMENT: Nipples, elbows, copper tubing cutter, adapters METER DEPARTMENT: Parts and repair to twelve clocks CITY HALL JANITOR: Hose, nozzle and lawn mower $143.00 255.18 47.70 Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to allow purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BUSINESS LICENSES: Ten (10) applications submitted for approval as follows: Cronin -Crust Construction Louis F. Melius Lance Micheal Brown Excavation Co Frank Reade National Sales & Adv Agency Royal & City Cab Co Ace Equipment & Surplus Company (Hold), Goddard's Inc. Wm. M. Roberts Helen G. Greer Florence Shuey Ella Logan Contractors Solicitor Photo shop Contractor Contractoe Adv Agency 323 W. Lewis Ueed equipment Appliance Store Solicitor Solicitor Solicitor Solicitor 508 North 7th 1605 Mound 1931 Yakima M. R. #2 Kennewick 106 So. 4th Taxi 821 So. Chestnut 1107 W. Lewis Kennewick Kennewick Kennewick Kennewick Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson approving for issuance. Motion carried. DISCONTINUE REPAIRS TO STREET LIGHTS: Councilman Combs requested that action be taken on whether to continue repairing the present out of order lighting system or consentrate on installation of the new one. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs to discontinue repairs on present down town city lighting system. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that the P. U. D. be notified on going ahead at once on proposals for down town lights. Motion carried unanimous. WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2: Holly A. Cornell presented a letter, prices and change order #2 and recommends that the Minnea- polis -Honeywell Equipment be approved in place of the Foxboro 'as per Council minutes of April 1, 1958, acdepting this recommendation pending approval by the City Attorney. At this time City Attorney Richard G. Patrick approves the acceptance of change order #2. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Mayor to sign change order #2. Motion carried. CHANGE OF NAME - LEE HOFFMAN CONTRACTOR: Lee Hoffman through his Attorney Forrest W. Simmons requested consent in writing from the City of Pasco to change the above named contract to Lee Hoffman Inc., an Oregon Corporation. Coundil--_ motion April 1, 1958 granted this request upon approval by the City Attorney. A copy of Mr. Simmons letter was furnished Richard G. Patrick, City Attorney. WASH WATER PUMPING PLANT - CONTRACT NO. DA -45 -164 -CIV ENG -57-51: A letter was read from U. S. Army Engineering District, Walla Walla Corps of Engineers, signed by William F. Hart, Lt. Col., submitting four (4) copies of contract No. DA-45-164-CIVENG-57-51 for relocation of Wash Water Pumping Plant and asking that a resolution be passed and the return of three (3) copies of signed contract. RESOLUTION NO. 413: Authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Pasco the contract No. DA-45-165-CIVENG-57-51 for the payment of $75,000.00 to the City. Motion made by Adams, sec- onded by Thompson to read Resolution No. 413. Resolution No. 413 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No. 413 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Resolution No. 413. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REGULAR MEETING READING OF ORDINANCES: 2687 ORDINANCE NO. 926: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 683 FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING TAXI RATES APRIL 15, 1958 A letter was read from Del Bunch asking for consideration in this matter. He was advised to present a report on gross income and comparable figures for rate raising study. This he will do. City Attorney stated the entire Section would have to be incorporated in the amending ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 927: AN ORDINANCE VACATING B STREET FROM SOUTH TWELFTH AVENUE TO SOUTH THIRTEENTH AVENUE IN PASCO, WASH. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 927 be read. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No, 927 has been read. Motion carried, Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs to adopt Ordinance No. 927. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 412: A resolution declaring intention to improve Brown Street from Chase to Lucas and certain other streets and avenues by construction and installation of asphaltic concrete pavement, gutters and curbs, temporary storm sewer facilities and create a local improvement district'.to assess improvements against the property and notify all persons who may desire to object to said improvements to appear and present their objections at a meeting to be held May 14, 1958. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to read Resolution No. 412. Motion carried. Res- olution No. 412 -was read. Discussion followed relative to the city contributing a maximum of $40,000.00 also date of meeting being changed from May 13th to May 14th. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy to amend Resolution No. 412 to read $20,000.00 instead of $40,000.00 in Section 2, for city contribution and date of hearing changed from May 13, 1958 to May 14, 19.58.. Motion carried unanimous. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Resolution No. 412 as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). STREET SUPERINTENDENT RESPONSIBLE FOR CITY STREETS: Following a discussion on street care,repair, etc., motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy that the Mayor instruct I. N. Brickey to take full charge of the Street Department and be responsible to see that all streets that are dug up be put back in the original condition. Motion carried. REPLACE STREET SURFACING, L. I. D. #63: One (1) bid received. L. W. Vail Company Inc. in the amount of $6,415.80. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to accept bid of L. W. Vail Company. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BOAT BASIN FACILITIES - BID CALLED: No bids received. Wyman requested to bring in prices for Council decision. PROPERTY PURCHASE - MATILDA RICHARDSON: City Attorney states he has examined the title insurance and recommends payment. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Moore authorizing payment to Mr,S Richardson for purchase of Lots 6 to 10 inc., Block 1 and Lots 1 to 10 inc., Block 2, Richardson's Addition in accordance to agreement under option to purchase. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Budget reports for the month of March 1958 were furnished each member of all Departments. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 �. M., May 6, 1958. Motion carried. ATTEST: 2, L City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF Ra cks, Mayor 1958. Adah M. Perry, City Clerk