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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.
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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:
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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:
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City Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF
Ra
cks, Mayor
1958.
Adah M. Perry, City Clerk