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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-1958 Minutes. 2688 PASCO; WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were 0. C. Adams, C. R. Combs, K. E. Moore, Ed. Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was also present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held April 15, 1958 were read and approved. BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CURRENT EXPENSE $ 20,960.14 WATER DEPARTMENT 26,200.42 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 3,492.65 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 1,537.37 STREET DEPARTMENT 4,558.10 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT 1,073.52 PAU DEPARTMENT 5,188.73 W & S REV BONDS -1957 34,265.84 YACHT BASIN 2.25 L.J. D. #63 2,114.00 PERM. STR. & STORM SEWER CONST 7,846.31 GRAND TOTAL FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS $107,239.33 It was moved by Councilman VanHoy and seconded by Councilman Combs that Estimate No. 6 for work performed by Kenneth Nelson Company in the amount of $635.12 be approved; that to provide.funds for the payment thereof a warrant be drawn against the "Local Improvement Fund, District No. 6311, in favor of Terry Thompson & Co., in the total amount of $635.1:' bearing interest at the rate of — -v 5�% per annum, and dated May 9, 1958; that the proceeds from the sale of said warrants be deposited in the "Sewer Construction Fund" in favor of Kenneth Nelson Company in payment for the work per- formed by said contractor. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes 6 No. - - COMMUNICATIONS: BIDS -SWIMMING POOL HEATER: Legal notice of hearing read. Four (4) bids received, opened and read at this time. Mokler Plumbing & Heating Company $ 10,056.00 Kennewick, Washington Randolph & Taylor 8,974.00 Pasco, Washington Head Plumbing & Heating 7,697.00 Pasco, Washington W. R. O'Rourke Company Inc. .6,850.00 Walla Walla, Washington Motion made by VanHoy, secnnded by Thompson to turn bids to the Park Board, Consulting.Engineer, City Attorney and -Park Superintendent for study and recommendation. Motion carried. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN APPROVAL: A letter of April 25, 1958 from Charles W. Drew was read suggesting that a formal request be submitted for authority to phase out these runways, 2R -20L and 11R -29L. Request may be made in letter form. FEDERAL AID AIRPORT LIGHTING PROJECT 9-45-060-701: A letter from Charles W. Drew dated April 14, 1958 was read stating they were enclosing a letter from Duke's Electric requesting information as to results found by the CAA's Engineer on his inspection for acceptance of the installation. Drew answered this letter and states a copy of both letters enclosed, however, they were not. City Clerk will write for copies. ARMY ENGINEER; BOAT BASIN GRAVEL $3,000;'00: A letter was read from the Corps of Engineers relative to payment of bill in the amount of $3,000.00 for gravel removed from the Basin. Mayor to answer letter. WASH WATER PUMPING PLANT CONTRACT NO. DA -45 -164 -CIV: A letter was read from Corps of Engineers submitting payment of $75,000.00 in accordance with article 2b of contract. Title transfers, deeds and easements under article lc, 2a and 2c will be worked out at some future time. PASCO, WASHINGTON RESIGNATION, W. A. McGHEE: A letter was read from W. A. McGhee tendering his resignation from the Civil Service Commission effective at once. HIGHWAY COMMISSION PERMIT 2304: A letter was read from J. S. Peck with attached copies of Permit No. 2304 granting 8' Sewer Line crossing of P S H #3 between Columbia River Bridge and P S H #11. Motion made by VanHoyy seconded by Combs authorizing the Mayor to sign permit. Motion carried. MEETING AT WENATCHEE, Ai P. W.;. A -STORM SEWER FINANCING: A letter was read from P. N. Royal, Chairman of Committee stating that meetinpg will be held on Friday, May 9, 1958 in Wenatchee. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that permission be granted the City Engineer to attend. Motion carried. AMF.RTCAN WATER WORKS Ag90rTATTON- A letter was read from L. A. Moll, Chairman of Safety Committee stating that the Pasco City Water Department is entitled to an "Award of Merit". Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson authorizing the City Engineer and Water Manager to attend meeting in Spokane on May 14, 1958. Motion carried. STREET SIGNS - JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: A letter was read from Ken Kind stating that the JC's wanted to set up a project for this fall to buy signs if city will furnish posts and make installation. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams authorizing project as requested. L. I. D. #64 - ALLOWING CURB CUTS AFTER CONSTRUCTION: A letter was read from City Engineer requesting that the Council set a policy in regard to the handling of construction of underground services and curb cuts. His recommendations were enclosed. Water and Street Committees to investigate and report. MEMORIAL PARK TOILET FACILITIES: Mr. Wyman requests permission, through the Park Board and City 0�uncil to construct comfort facilities at Memorial Park. Following a discussion disclosed that the Council favored a combination of two buildings, one at the Park and another at the Yacht Basin. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Adams authorizing Wyman to call for bids on May 20, 1958. Motion carried. CONVENTION - AMERICAN 14ATER WORKS ASSOCIATION: Water Superintendent C. F::Whetsler requests permission to attend meeting in Spokane on May 14, And 17th, 1958. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier granting ?permission to attend as requested. Motion carried. REFUNDS: Three (3) refunds requested as follows: Mrs. Eileen Bond Dog license $ 2.00 Star Baptist Church Front footage Ass'mt 165.00 Securities Intermountain Front footage Ass'mt 180.00 Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson authorizing refunds as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET.ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT LEWIS STREET TRAFFIC DIVIDER - PETITION: A petition was read signed by eight property owners petitioning to have the traffic divider removed between 8th and 9th on West Lewis. Wendell Snow, representative fornthe Utah Oil Co., stated the hard ship this imposed on their Service Station. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to accept the petition and approve correction as requested. A letter will be furnished for presentation to the Highway Department in applying for consideration by the petitioners. Motion carried. City Engineer Grorge R. Fisher to write letter. R. W. ROBINSON, DRAINAGE PROBLEM, SO. QUEEN: City. Engineer George R. Fisher states that the City is now waiting for permission from the Northern Pacific Railroad to run drainage down their right-of-way. INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL LONG RANGE PLAN: Del C. Isaacson spoke to the Council relative to an industrial development body to be formed and would members of the City Council care to take part. Information would probably be needed from the City from time to time. A no host luncheon will be held at the Manor on Friday, May 9, 1958 to discuss the plan. The City Council as a whole favored the movement. No action taken. PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS BOAT BASIN: MAY 6. 1958 C. V. Downey extended his appreciation in regard to improvements at the Boat Basin. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT CROSS -WALK, TRI CITY BOWL: L. P. Kenyon requests a cross -walk be painted at 1315 North Arthur from the Bowling Alley to the Parking Lot. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams that m quest be given. Motion carried. REPORTS: ADMISSION TAX CUT: Finance Committee reports in favor of reducing tax comparable to the Franklin County Ordinance.. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to reduce tax to 1(,% on each .40� or fraction thereof, City Attorney to prepare Ordinance. Motion carried. CITY CARS OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS: In taking City owned cars out of the City over night permission must be obtained from the City Council;for one day permission from the Mayor will be sufficient. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy that Resolution be prepared by the City Attorney. Motion carried. INVESTING CITY FUNDS: The Finance.Committee held a meeting in regard to funds and amounts that could be invested from eaeh fund. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy recommending that $53,653.00 now in Bond Reserve Funds of 1954 and 1957 be invested in U. S. Treasury Notes for the best interest. Motion carried. (Will check with Terry Thompson) REPORTS: PURCHASES: Motion made by Zier, seconded by Combs that the purchases as submitted be authorized. Motion carried by roll -'call vote of six (6). STREET DEPARTMENT: Gravel $ 2,000.00 WATER DEPARTMENT: Plugs, soda ash, bolt ext. bolts and postage 1,618.66 BUSINESS LICENSES: Motion made by Moore, seconded by VanHoy that the following applications be issued. Motion carried. Artic Refrigeration Paxton Kent Company Consumers preferred Inc. Arrow Transportation Co Victor Louis Wulff Northern Green Stamp Co Pudwill's Vacuum Cleaner repair Capitol Observer Arnold Taylor Lillian J. Baker Tom Stewart L. W. Anderson Joe Todorovitch Kapelle Shoe Repair CITY PROPERTY SALE: Air conditioning, etc 218 No. 11th Insurance 824 W. Lewis Credit card service 430 W. Lelais Garage 210 S. Oregon Architect 507 N. 4th Sell stamps La Grand, Oregon Sales & service 112 So. 4th Advertising Blue Haven Motel Solicitor Town House Motel Watkins 1815 W. Brown Roof coating & repair Vancouver, Wash Solicitor Portland, Oregon Solicitor Benton City Change of address 1111 W. Court Motion made by Moore, seconded by VanHoy that the following described property be advertised for sale by auction. Minimum price to be $150.00 and sale to be held May 20, 1958 at 10:30 A. M. Motion carried. ( The West six feet (6') of Lot 27, Block 1, Sylvester's Second Addition) AIRPORT LEASES: Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Mayor to sign leases as recommended by the Committee. Motion carried. Duane E. Coffey, Keith A. Coffey & Dean W. Coffey West Coast Airlines, Inc. CIVILIAN DEFENSE: Glenn Mack reported on the Test Alert, and requested permission to attend a meeting in Olympia. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Thompson that request be granted. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING ORNAMENTAL LIGHTING SYSTEM: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 6311958 Setting up the new system was discussed with Carrol Northrup and P. U. D. Engineers. Mention was made of a temporary system to be used during installation period; this was frowned upon by the majority of the Council. The new system will install approximately 100 lights. Financed by L. I. D. or continuing on same basis as previous contract was discussed. It was decided that.the City continue with the same type of contract. P. U. D. to be so notified by letter. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams authorizing the P. U. D. to call for bids on approximately 100 lights and that the City enter into addendum contract. Motion carried. A special meeting will be called when bids are received. BUILDING INSPECTOR: Report for the month of April 1958 from the Building Inspector was read. RESOLUTION NO. 414: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME F.ORiPUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO.VACATE THE WEST 10 FEET OF ALLEY IN BLOCK 1, AND ALLEY IN BLACK 2, FROM PEARL STREET TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 10 BLOCK 2, RICHARDSON ADDITION; AND RICHARDSON AVENUE FROM PEARL STREET TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 10 BLOCK 2, AND LOT 10, BLOCK 1, RICHARDSON ADDITION Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to read Resolution No. 414. Motion carried. Resolutinn No. 414 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thodpson that Resolution No. 414 was read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy to Adopt Resolution No. 414. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 926• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 683 AND PASCO CITY CODE 3-3.76, BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONVEYING OF PASSENGERS FOR HIRE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE METERING OF FARES AND PRESCRIBING UNIFORM FARES FOR TAXICABS OPERAT- ING IN THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 926 has been read as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Adams to adopt Ordinance No. 926 as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CURBING AT COMMUNITY CENTER: Harold Wyman states a curb is badly needed on 4th Avenue to prevent trespassing. He thought that $700.00 would get the job done. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Combs to adjourn to '.Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., May 20, 1958. Motion carried. s, Mayor ATTEST:� City Clerk - PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1958. r; Adah M. Perry, City Clerk /