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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-01-1958 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 1, 1958 - - i n CALL TO ORDER: I I 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, H. C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. ;! VanHoy and David Zier. Absent G. A. Grant. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. READING OF THE MINUTES: Motion made by Adams seconded by Thompson approving minutes of meetings held May 6th, 14th 20th , June 3rd and 17th, 1958. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson i that -all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Current Expense $ 18,293.59 Water Department 15,716,61 Airport Department 4,232.03 Street Department 7,269.33 Library Department 1,702.90 Park Department 6,486.31 Cemetery Department 1,514.25 L. I. D. #64 1,615.43 L. I. D. #63 9,688.13 W & S Rev Bonds -1957 26,473.21 Yacht Basin 408.21 Social Security Fund 4,180.77 Firemen's Pension Fund 375.00 i Grand total for all Departments $ 97,955.77 TERRY THOMPSON'S INTEREST BEARING WARRANT: It was moved by Councilman VanHoy and seconded by Councilman Thompson that work performed by Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield, Kenneth Nelson and L. W. Vail Company in the amount of $9,618.43, 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 & Co., in the total amount of $9,618.43 bearing interest at the rate of 5k% per annum, and dated July 8, 1958; that the proceeds from the sale of said warrant be deposited in the "Sewer Construction Fund" and that warrants be issued upon said Sewer Construction Fund in favor of Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merry - field, Nelson Company & Vail Company in payment for the work performed by said contractors. Motion carried by the following vote: 6 Yes - - - NO. CALL FOR BIDS ON L. I. D. #64: q Six {6) bids were received, opened and read as follows: - John M. Keltch $ 111,042.56 Pasco, Washington Joplin Construction Co 115,979.50 Pendleton, Oregon Larry De Blasio 116,`209.97 Yakima, Washington L. W. Vail Co. 120,761.49 Pasco, Washington I Twin City Construction 126,056.79 Pasco, Washington Leroy Basto 132,256.34 Pasco, Washington Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to turn bids to City Engineer and Consulting Engineer to be checked and recommendations made. Motion carried. STREET OILING PROJECT N0. 40: Two (2) bids received, opened and read as follows: Standard Asphalt Paving Co $ 40,200.00 Spokane, Washington L. W. Vail Company $ 42,000.00 Pasco, Washington Motion made by Adams, seconded by James to turn bids to City Engineer and Consulting Engineer for study and recommendation. Motion carried. The Standard Asphalt Paving Company Inc. wired George R. Fisher requesting that their bid be withdrawn if noE agreeable to do the work in September. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 1, 1958 FIRE HYDRANT AND STREET GRAVEL: A letter was read from Karl Koyame, 1740 W. Cartmell Street asking the Council to expedite the installation of the hydrant; he would also appreciate a layer of washed gravel spread on Cartmell Street to Meridian. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded byJames that location of fire hydrant be turned to the Fire Committee. Motion carried. PORT DISTRICT, E. S. JOHNSTON RESIGNS: A letter was read from Del C. Isaacson, Manager, stating that Gordon McRae had been appointed to succeed E. S. Johnson, term to expire December 31, 1958. Officers elected as follows: D. Byron Baker President Darrell E. Pepiot Vice President Gordon McRae Secretary WATERWAYS ORDINANCE - KENNEWICK: A letter was read from Wm. E. Hansen, City Manager, stating that a public hearing would be held at the Kennewick P. U. D. Auditorium on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., July 8, 1958. Pasco's Mayor and Councilmen are invited to attend. Mayor will attend. George Grant may be able to attend also. WATER FOLLIES STREET ART EXHIBITS JULY 17-20, 1958: Jack R. Criswell requests the approval of the Council to place art exhibits on the sidewalk on Lewis Street between 3rd and 4th, both sides of the street if needed; exhibitors to be responsible for their own exhibits. Bernard A. Hoffman spoke. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams that the Follies request be granted with a hold harmless certificate of insurance be filed with the City. Motion carried. Jack Hess wishes permission to locate concessions and rides in the 3rd Avenue and Columbis Street area with 3rd and Columbia corner closed after 8:00 P. M., July 18, 1958 for square dance exhibition. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson that request be granted upon filing with the City a hold harmless certificate of insurance. Motion carried. AIRPORT RUNWAY: A letter was read from Charles W. Drew regarding project No. 9-45-060-02. Resurfacing Primary Runway, Wage Rates and Authority to advertise. RUNWAY 20L -2R: A letter was read from W. W. Walker granting permission to use runway 20L -2R temporarily and setting out conditions to be complied with during resurfacing work. COLUMBIA BASIN JUNIOR COLLEGE SEWER: City Engineer George R. Fisher requests by letter authority to call for bids on construction of 585 lineal feet of 8" Sanitary Sewer and 60 lineal feet of Conduit under Empire Way on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., July 15, 1958. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the call for bids as requested. Motion carried. COLUMBIA BASIN JUNIOR COLLEGE AGREEMENT: An agreement between the Pasco School District No. 1 and the City of Pasco was read covering the extension of the City's existing system on Jay and Chase to serve the Junior College. The district will pay $3,639.00 as a portion of the llift station also pay the difference between an 8" line and a 10" line $761.00. The District will pay 75% of the cost of the extension to be made under the Primary State Highway No. 3. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the Mayor to sign agreement. Motion carried unanimous. L. I. D. #63 ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING: City Engineer George R. Fisher requests that Tuesday, August 5, 1958 at 8:00 P. M. be the time and date set for final hearing on Assessment Roll for L. I. D. #63. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson authorizing time as requested. Motion carried. BOND ISSUE FOR STORM SEWER SYSTEM: City Engineer George R. Fisher recommends that the necessary steps be taken to place a bond issue on the General Election Ballot this fall for construction of mains 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of the Storm Sewer Comprehensive Study. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy to refer this to the Council as a whole for study and recommendation. Motion carried. DELINQUENT ACCOUNT: Geo. Gilham is $40.00 behind on boat storage rent for May & June, 1958. This to be turned to the City Attorney. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON STANDARD OIL COMPANY REQUEST: Y A letter was read from the Planning Commission with a copy of the minutes on special meeting held for the Standard Oil Company relative to their request to build a service station at North 4th and Shoshone. Action was taken to not change or modify Ordinance No. 886 or Code 5.5-08, Section 1-B and that the City Council be so notified. 127 CIA PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 1, 1958 I WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, HELM'S 2ND ADDITION: ;I ii A letter was read from C. F. Whetsler stating Erle Churchman was making inquiry relative to replacing a 2" line with a 6" line to serve Lots 15, 16. 17 & 18, Block 11, Helm's 2nd Addition with a total cost of $1,000.00,front footage assessment will have to be paid. Motion made by Zier, seconded by VanHoy granting authority for this change as requested. Motion carried. 'I MADISON LUMBER COMPANY SEPTIC TANK, So. 6th & COLUMBIA: A letter was read from D. C. Whetsler relative to sewer connection on a stub truck lateral going under the railway tracks with permission to so do presents a problem. Motion made by Zier, seconded by VanHoy that the Madison LUmber Company be granted permission to install a septic tank. Motion carried. LIBRARY CONVENTION: Freeda A. Keezer, Acting Librarian, would like to attend the Twenty -Third Annual Institute of Government to be held at the University of Washington on July 7th to July 9th, 1958. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James authorizing two from the Library to attend. Motion carried. j LIBRARY COMMITTEE, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION UNIVERSITY WOMEN: The Pasco Branch submitted a letter to the Mayor signed by eight (8) members. The Mayor read the letter whereby they recommended the appointment of Mrs. J. D. VanSant. No action taken. II ORNAMENTAL LIGHT POSTS: A letter was read from John M. Garrison proposing to remove approximately 75 light posts and repair holes for the sum of $35.00 each. No action taken at this time. Mention was made by VanHoy that the Street Department move two (2) poles in the way now. L. I. D. ,163 -REPLACEMENT LIGHT BITUMINOUS SURFACE TREATMENT, L. W. VAIL: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher asking that this project be accepted as finished and that the Tax Commission be notified. Councilman Combs recommends that this be held up for the Street Superintendent's OK. I� REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. L. I. D. #64: Attorney Peterson represented a group of property owners interested in the development of L. I. D. #64 and asked how soon the bid could be awarded. July 3, 1958 at 5:00 P. M., is the dead line i for submitting protests. Bid could be awarded at the next regular meeting, July 15, 1958 if the issue is not defeated. Storm Sewers and,Permanent Street Oiling and Strip Oiling were discussed by Pete Peon,. Mrs. Cartmell. City Attorney answering questions. Councilman Combs and Council- man VanHoy expressed their views on what constitutes permanent streets. Funds were also dis- cussed. REPORTS: BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Building Inspector's report for June 1958 was read. � PURCHASES: WATER DEPARTMENT: Enxymes, sleeve and meters I $ 446.00 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT: Contracts and liners 613.46 j STREET DEPARTMENT: Stop signs truck & grader repair 1,019.05 p Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy authorizing Purchases as requested. Motion carried � by roll call vote of six (6). I BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: I Business license applications submitted as follows: State Hardware Hardware store 4th & Lewis Allstate Forestry Spray Servic3 Walla Walla Barbecue Inn Cafe 1114 Hagerman Tri City Bowl Cafe 1315 N. Arthur Esquire Hotel Hotel 821 So. 9th Hubbs Hotel Hotel 324 W. Lewis Central Ford Sales Lot 1711 W. Lewis The E. J. Bartells Co Contractor Richland Marvin Butler Solicitor - Universal Hubbs Hotel A. F. Stringfellow Solicitor - Universal Hubbs Hotel LeRoy S. Fotheringham Solicitor - Universal Hubbs Hotel Glen W. Shutt Solicitor - Universal Hubbs Hotel Charles A. Ferguson Solicitor - Universal Hubbs Hotel Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson approving applications as submitted. Motion carried. A PASCO, WASHINGTON 2705 IREGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS -� - JULY 1, 1958^ _ -- AIRPORT LEASES: Six (6) applications submitted for approval. Virgil Anderson d/b/a Epco Engineered Plastic Coatings Duke's Electric, Inc. Pasco Rifle & Pistol Club Buchanan News MansfieldDistributing Co Pasco School District Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson approving for Mayor's signature. Motion carried. CITY PROPERTY (MURPHY MOTORS INC.) : Councilman James reports on Lester P. Murphy's letter of June 16, 1958 requesting a reduction in rent on city lot from $100.00 to $50.00. Motion made by James, seconded by VanHoy that the request be denied. Motion carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASES: Councilman Grant to contact Chief relative to out of town purchases of globes. READIING OF RESOLUTION & ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 418: VACATING THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY, BLOCK 7, O'KEEFE'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier that Resolution No. 418 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier to adopt Resolution No. 418. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to advertise for public hear- ing for Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., August 5, 1958. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 932: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE WEST TEN FEET OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 1, AND THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 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 BOUN6AZY LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2,AND LOT 10, BLOCK 1, RICHARDSON ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 40, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams that Ordinance No. 932 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 932 was read by title. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 932 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 932. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 933: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 573 (PASCO CITY CODE 4-1.20, 4-1.24 and 4-1.28), SECTIONS 1, 3 (PASCO CITY CODE 4-1.36), 4 (PASCO CITY CODE 4-1.68), 5 (PASCO CITY CODE 4-1.53), AND 7 ( PASCO CITY CODE 4-1.12 AND 4-1.64) AND REPEALING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 573, BEING AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE EXISTING ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR ENDOWMENT CARE RATHER THAN PERPETUAL CARE OF GRAVES IN CITY VIEW CEMETERY Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy that Ordinance No. 933 be read by title.- Motion carried. Ordinance No. 933 was read by title. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 933 has been read by title. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to delete the worn "lot" in the second line of Section 5, following the $15.00 figure and that "city clerk" be deleted from section 6. Motion carried. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 933 as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE 'N0:` 934: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHARGES AT CITY: VIEW CEMETERY, REGULATING SUNDAY AND MONDAY MORNING FUNERALS, AMENDING SECTDN 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 890 AND PASCO CITY CODE 4-1.50, AND REPEALING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 573 AND PASCO CITY CODE 4-1.52, AND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 903 AND PASCO CITY,-, CODE 4-1.44 Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 934 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 934 was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson that Ord- inance No. 934 has been read by -title. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams. seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 934. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 2705 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS ORDINANCE NO. 935: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CONST UCTION, INSTALLATION, AND EQUIPMENT OF AN 18 HOLE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ON LAND OWNED BY THE CITY; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST THEREOF, AS NEAR AS MAY BE; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $170,000.00 PAR VALUE OF "GENERAL OBLIGATION MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE BONDS, .1958," OF THE CITY; SPECIFYING THE MATURITIES AND FIXING THE FORM AND MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE OF SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE THEREOF JULY 1, 1958 Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 935 be read by title. Motion carried. -Ordinance No. 935 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 935 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made.by Adams, seconded by-Zier-to adopt Ordinance No. 935. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). In debating the question VanHoy asked about Golf Course Funds - what portion would go to the Airport for reimbursement and what would the City derive from receipts. Drews office will be contacted relative to setting up fund operation. BOND SALE - NOTICE OF BIDS ON BOND SALE: General Obligation Municipal Golf Course Bonds 1958 - $170,000.00. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to call for bids on G. 0. B. in the amount of $170,000.00 to provide funds necessary to construct, install and equip an 18 hole Municipal Golf Course. Bids to be called for Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., August 5, 1958. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM ENGINEERS: I Holly Cornell reports that John M. Keltch is low bidder on L. I. D. #64 in the amount of $111,042.56 against the Engineer's estimate of $118,983.00. The award can be made after final time of protests. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that the contract be awarded to the lowest bidder and the MayorG-aauthorized to sign the contract after the period for filing protests has ex- j pired and subject to the approval of the City's Bonding Counsel, Weter, Roberts & Shefelman. I' Motion carried unanimous. APPOINTMENTS: HOUSING ADMINISTRATION: Robert E. Avery was appointed by the Mayor to succeed himself on the Housing Administration Board, term will expire on January 28, 1963. PARK BOARD: R. S. Brown was appointed by the Mayor to succeed himself on the Park Board, term expiring on May 17, 1961. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: - Gordon Halliday was appointed by the Mayor to succeed W. A. McGhee as a member of the Civil Service Commission, term to expire February 17, 1960. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson approving the Mayor's appointments. Motion carried. P P ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., July 15, 1958. Motion carried. �1 Ra and Hicks, Mayor ATTEST: ��/ 10� City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS �"� ' DAY OF J , 1958.