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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Meeting called to order at 8:12 P. M. Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks presiding.
ROLL CALL:
JUNE 17. 19
By Clerk. Councilmen present were 0. C. Adams, C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, Harold C. James,
Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was also present.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
Minutes of meetings held May 6th, 14th, 20th and June 3rd, 1958 were not read at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS:
SIDEWALKS AND CURBS:
A letter was read from Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Stampe relative to constructing sidewalks and curbs.
They feel that this should be done without partiality.
STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA:
A letter was read from J. H. Ohman in regard to an option for the purchase of property owned
by the First Church of Christ Scientist at Shoshone and North 4th Avenue. This location is
restricted by Ordinance provisions from erecting a service station or garage. If following
a public hearing favorable action is taken the Company agrees that within six months the
station at 4th and Lewis and at 5th and Lewis would be vacated.
LIGHTS NEEDED IN CITY VIEW ADDITION:.
Jay C. Robinson, by letter, requests the location of three (3) street lights in the vicinity
of Block 3. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to turn this to the light committee.
Motion carried.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
To hear from the public. No one wished to be heard.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
PUBLIC HEARING - VACATE STREET AND ALLEYS, BLOCK 2,RICHARDSON ADDITION:
Legal notice was read. Mayor Hicks declared the hearing open. No protests were received. by
letter or in person. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that the City Attorney draw
an ordinance to cover. Motion carried.
REPORTS:
PURCHASES:
PARK DEPARTMENT:
CITY CLERK:
WATER nFPARTMFNT-
Vouchers $ 28.65
Vouchers & envelopes 68.58
Warrants, gaskets, meter parts,springs, washers,
round reading registers 172.14
Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by
roll call vote of seven (7).
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Lord Electric Company Inc.
Herbert H. Boots
Jerry's Union Service
Watkins Products
Martinroy Equip & Salvage Co
Victor Supply.
Southern Mercantile Inc.
Larry Lauritzen
Jensen -Rasmussen & Co
Home Idea Center, Inc.
Bryce B. Hall
Contractors
Rebuild TVTubes
Service Station
Solicit
Used equip & salvage
Home protectors
Grocery store
Solicitor
Contractor
Contractor
Apartments
Richland, Washington
216 W. Lewis
1431 W. Lewis
Kennewick
Kennewick
Richland
1119 E. Hagerman
Spokane
Sunnyside
Walla Walla
6th & Shoshone
Eleven applications submitted. Motion made by James, seconded by Combs approving applications
for issuance. Motion carried.
AIRPORT LEASE: BETWEEN CITY OF PASCO, PASCO, WASHINGTON & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
Pilots Service Counter and space for two (2) Racks in the Terminal Building, to the United States
of America for $1.00 per year. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Motion carried.
ADMISSION TAX CUT FOR THEATRES:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2, 4 AND 5 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 514, AND PASCO CITY CODE 3-17.08, 3-17.16 AND 3-17.20,
BEING AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AN ADMISSION TAX ON PERSONS
PAYING ADMISSIONS, OR WHO ARE ADMITTED FREE OR AT REDUCED
RATES TO ANY PLACE; FIXING THE AMOUNT AND PROVIDING FOR THE
COLLECTION THEREOF; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLAT-
ION THEREOF
Ordinance No. 929 was placed on the table again. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that
Ordinance No. 929 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 929 was read by title. Motion
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PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 17, 1958
MADE BY VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 929 has been read by title. Motion
carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams to adopt Ordinance'.No. 929. Motion carried
by roll call vote of seven (7). .
ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM:
Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson that the meeting recess 10 minutes to consider bids
with Mr. Johnson of the P. U. D. and the Light Committee. Motion carried.
MEETING RESUMED.
Three (3) propositions were presented by Manager H. H. Hudlow. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by
Thompson to accept proposition #3 and authorize the P. U. D. to proceed with installation of the
Westinghouse "Main Streeter" @ $6.35 per unit per month for 100 units; $7,620.00 annually. Motion
carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
STREET OILING PROGRAM, CENTER STRIP, LIGHT PENITRATION:
Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to call for bids on street oiling program. City Engineer
to prepare specifications and bids to be opened Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., July 1, 1958. Motion carried.
Adams, Grant & Zier voting "No". Combs, James, Thompson and VanHoy voting "yes".
City Attorney doubtful about the use of Permanent Street Funds for strip oiling. Emergency Ord-
inance also questioned. Attorney General should be contacted or the Chief Examiners Office.
MEMORIAL PARK REST ROOMS:
Bids were reviewed by the Committee and Park Superintendent. They recommend that Hedrick"s bid
be accepted. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Combs to accept the Committees recommendation
and award the bid to W. P. Hedrick in the amount of $5,756.96. Motion carried by roll call vote
of seven (7).
READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTION NO. 416:
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,200.00 FROM
LABOR TO "MANAGER'S SALARY" UNDER THE AIRPORT DEPART-
MENT SECTION OF. THE 1958 BUDGET
Resolution No. 416 was read by the Mayor. Motion made by James, seconded by Combs to adopt
Resolution No. 416. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
RESOLUTION NO. 417:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TIME WARRANTS
TO MAKE PAYMENTS DUE UNDER L. I. D. NO. 64
Resolution No. 417 was read by the Mayor. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs to adopt
Resolution No. 417. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
ORDINANCE NO. 930:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE APPROVAL
OF MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 193 AND PASCO
CITY CODE 1-3.08 ESTABLISHING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH
Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 930 he read. Motion carried. Ordinance
No. 930 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 930 has been read.
Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No.930. Motion carried
by roll call vote of seven (7).
ORDINANCE NO. 931:
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARY OF THE AIRPORT MANAGER OF
THE CITY OF PASCO
Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant that Ordinance No. 931 be read by title. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 931 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant that Ordinance No. 931 has
been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance No. 931.
Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
AIRPORT OILING:
Wage scale needed in call for bids has not been received. Voti on made by Grant, seconded by
Combs that the Mayor wire Senator Jackson for assistance in trying to find out if the Airport is
apt to lose funds applied for at the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 1958. Motion carried.
Mayor to wire.
BUDGET:
City Clerk presented each Councilman a copy of the Budget of all departments for the month of
May, 1958.
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PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 17, 1958
FIRE RATING BUREAU:
Councilman VanHoy of the Rating Bureau stated that some time past the Bureau mentioned that a
reduced fire rating was due Pasco by change from a 6th to a 5th class. Mr. Ficki of the
Bureau or Department will be in Pasco on July 1, 1958. Mayor Hicks to make contact with him
to ascertain why the reduction has not been taken care of.
STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM:
Engineer Johnson of the P. U. D. spoke to the Lighting Committee about conflicting locations
with some of the new poles; he would like to have the main ones removed first. Mention was
made of having Brickey do this as he could get to it.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M.,
July 1, 1958. Motion carried.
nd Hicks, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1958.
Adah M. Perry, City Clerk