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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-1958 Minutes{. 2712 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 5, 1958 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:05 P. M. Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were 0. C. Adams, C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, H. C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was also present. APPROVING OF THE MINUTES: Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson approving the minutes of meeting held July 15, 1958. Motion carried unanimous. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: BILLS: Current bills were presented 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 seven (7). Current Expense $ 30,925.37 Airport Department 4,012.25 Library Department 1,723.35 Cemetery Department 1,537.35 Street Department 10,611.03 Park Department 6,939.58 Water Department 16,991.22 W & S Rev Bonds - 1957 34,191.74 L. I. D. #63 32,346.30 L. I. D. 464 12,006.22 Firemen's Pension Fund 7.40 i Total for all departments $151,291.81 It was moved by Councilman VanHoy and seconded by Councilman Combs that Estimate No. 1 and Engineering Voucher for work performed by John M. Keltch and Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield in the amount of $11,992.87 be approved; that to provide funds for the payment thereof a warrant be drawn against the "Local Improvement Fund, District No. 64", in favor of Terry Thompson & Co., in the total amount of $11,992.87 bearing interest at the rate of 4% per annum, and dated August 8, 1958; that the proceeds from the sale of said warrants be deposited in the 'Construction Fund". and that a warrant be issued upon said "Construction Fund", in favor of John M. Keltch and Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield in payment for the work performed by said contractors. Motion carried by the following vote: 7 Yes - - - No. It was moved by Councilman VanHoy, and seconded by Councilman Combs, that Fina.l,Estimate,for work performed by L. W. Vail; Street Department; Engineer Department; Clerical labor, posting and publishing in the amount of $32,346.30, 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 Thomp- son & Co., in the total amount of $32,346.30 bearing interest at the rate of 5k% per annum, and dated August 8, 1958; that the proceeds from the sale of said warrant be deposited in the "Sewer Construction Fund", and that a'warrant be issued upon said "Sewer Construction Fund" in favor of the above departments and L. W. Vail Company in payment for the work performed by said contractors Motion carried by the following vote: 7 Yes; - - - No. CALL FOR BIDS: GOLF COURSE ROUGH GRADING: Notice of call for bids was read. Eight (8) bids received, opened and read as follows: A. R. Sime KennewidS Washington R. I. Stanton Granger, Washington Vernon Barker Mesa, Washington Leroy Basto Pasco, Washington a. E. Hall Kennewick, Washington L. W. Vail Company Pasco, Washington E. L. Standley Pasco, Washington John M. Keltch Pasco, Washington $16.00 Not in compliance with specifications $15.40 $14.50 $15.00 $19.00 $15.00 $18.00 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs to turn bids to the City Engineer, Councilmen Adams, Grant and James with permission to study and award bid. Excused from meeting for this purpose. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2713 AUGUST 5, 1958 _ AIRPORT ROOFING & SIDING MATERIAL: Legal notice of ,.call for bid was read. Eight (8) bids received, opened and read as follows: ITEM 1: Western Materials, Inc. Net 30 days - FOB Truck, Pasco Airport $ 5,348.72 Pasco, Washington Madison Lumber & Mill Co. FOB Pasco Airport 5,497.94 Pasco, Washington White River Lumber Company FOB Pasco Airport 5,762.42 Pasco, Washington L. W. Vail Company .6,399.00 Pasco, Washington ITEM 2: Basin Sheet Metal, Inc Pasco, Washington $ 4,512.43 W. P. Fuller & Co, Yakima, Washington, bid only on the sOlit sheet roofing ( item 1) Berkheimer Manufacturing Ca, Kennewicl, Washington, bid only on three items of item 1 Grigg Building Supplies , Pasco, Washington bid only on two items of Item 1 and on item 2 bid only on furnishing the material. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy that the City Engineer and Airport Manager make extensions and recommendations. Motion carried. TRI CITY CONSTRUCTION SAFETY COUNCIL: A resolution presented by Charley J. Knapp was read requ6sting inspections by the City Engineer's Office of all excavation work to prevent cave-ins and collapses and that all contracts comply with -the State Safety Code. City Engineer and Departments doing excavating work will be notified. LOADING ZONE, THE TOWN HOUSE, 110 SO. STH AVENUE: D. A. Gallant requests by letter extension of the loading zone at the entrance of the Motel and Hotel. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs granting the request. Motion carried. BOILER INSPECTION - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: A letter from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requests permission to consult a boiler water chemist for treatment of scale in this boiler to comply with the State Inspector's recommendation. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Combs authorizing action to take care of this condition. Motion carried. PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1: A letter was read from Earnest L. Louk, Assistant Superintendent, requesting that the Council .consider some type of surfacing on Chase Street between the Spokane Highway and the College Building. No action taken. YACHT BASIN LAVATORIES: A letter was read from Park Superintendent Harold Wyman stating that this contract by John Garrison has been completed and accepted by the Park Board and recommends that it be accepted for payment by the Council. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier that the job be accepted for payment at the expiration of the 30 day period. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Adams, Grant, James out of the meeting checking bids. M INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE & MEDICAL AID: (OFFICE EMPLOYEES) A letter was read from the Department of Labor & Industries, Assistant Supervisor of Audit and Collections to Pasco District Office relative to coverage for office help, cemetery and parks. The Mayor turned this to the Insurance Committee for report - Adams, VanHoy, Grant and James. REFUNDS: FRITZ ZIBLAY: Requests refund in the amount of $5.00 for Chauffeur's license application:. Motion Made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs granting refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). E. V. PEOT: Requests refund in the amount of $112.50 front footage payment covering Lots 8, 10, & 12, Bloch 18, Pasco; Improvement Co's 1st Addition. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs granting refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). d. F. GRIGGS: Has front footage payments due on Lots 10 11, 12 Block 5, Stadium Park Addition which . e wis es to apply on Lots 5, 6, 7 of Block 6, Stadium Pari Addition with a cash difference of $11.62 to be paid by Grigg. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs authorizing transfer of money due with payment of $11.62. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 2714 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 5, 1958 TRANSFER: ($15,900.00 CURRENT EXPENSE TO AIRPORT) A transfer is requested to repay loan from Airport Fund as set up in the 1958 Budget and not authorized in Januaiy 1959. Finance Committee wish to study and check resolution. BID- GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND, $170,000.00 GOLF COURSE: I� Bids legally advertised for this date.. Two (2) bids received, opened and read as follows: 1) State Finance Commission 3.50% par bid, semi-annually per annum (no check) 2) Seattle First National Bank par bid plus accrued interest 3.5889%. Bid check $8,600.00 enclosed. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier to turn bids to the Finance Committee and City Attorney for study and recommendation. Motion carried. This was done. Committee recommends by motion so made by Adams and seconded by Grant the acceptance o of the lowest bid submitted by the State Finance Commission of 3.50%. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). E. I. D. #64 $125,000.00: Committee working on Bond offer of Terry Thompson and E. P. Erckenback recommended the lowest offer of Terry Thompson. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs to accept the recommendation of the committee and sell bonds to Terry Thompson at 4% which is the. lowest offer. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). GOLF COURSE ROUGH GRADING: Committee ready to report on bids. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Combs to accept the best and lowest bid of E. L. Standley who has adequate equipment and able to start work immediately. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). SERVICE STATION -PROPOSED AT 5TH & CLARK: A letter was read from Signal Oil Company's representative referring to building permit #2657, also permit to cut two 30' driveways on both west Clark and North 5th; sketch made by C. F. Grigg was attached to the letter. At this time the Signal Oil Company is requesting a variance from 10' cuts to 30' cuts. Mr. Thomas, representative for Signal Oil Company and Mr. Ludwig, owner of the property spoke upholding .the construction of a station at this location. Opposing the variance on construction for various reasons were Rev. Spaulding, Bryce Hall, Dale Bates, Geo. Kilbury, Howard Lee, Rowan Smith, Alice H. West, Ralph Ecker and many others. General dis- cussion relative to shopping district and better business corners being monopolized by service stations stressed by opposition; several stations being closed; they do not attract foot traffic thus causing disorderly development and undue hardship on down town business firms and property owners; evaluation was included in the discussion. A direct request that Ordinance No. 472, Section 5, not be amended. In conclusion motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams that the Police.and Street Committees, Police Chief and Building Inspector meet and decide on curb cuts. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L. I. D. #63: Legal notice of public hearing read. Mayor declared the hearing open. Four (4) letters were read protesting the assessment - Kathleen Montgomery on property in Block 1, City View Addition, especially $336.60 for Lot 2 and $297.00 for Lot 17; amount too high compared to other lots in same block. Bruce Louderback protested assessments to Lot 16, Block 1, Lyndale Addition. It was explained to Mr. Louderback that adjustments were made from $111.25 to $99.00 before the hearing date. Douglas H. Gibson protests the administration of L. I. D. #63 and other items not in connection with the public hearing. Adam & R. A. Zacker protest assessments on Tract 10, Tract 11 and Tract 6. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by.Adams that Zackers assessment be reduced $300.00 on Tract 10 and $100.00 on Tract 11. Motion carried.unanimous. Jay Robinson, Sr. - letter of protest was read on Lots in Block 1, Replat of City View Addition and Block 3, Lot 12. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant that an adjustment be made on Lot 12, Block 3, Replat of City View Addition of $50.00, thus changing $352.4+4 assessment to $302.4.4. Motion carried unanimous. Motion made by Grant, seconded by VanHoy that all other objections be denied. Motion carried unanimous. Motion made by Adams, seconded Thompson that Ordinance be presented approving the assessment rolls as adjusted on L. I. D. #63. Motion carried unanimous. READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 420: WHEREAS THE CITY OF PASCO HAS SUBMITTED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS A PROJECT.APPLICATION DATED FEBRUARY 6, 1958, FOR A GRANT FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR A PROJECT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, TOGETHER WITH PLANS AND SPECIFI� CATIONS FOR SUCH PROJECT, AND WHEREAS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS HAS APPROVED A PROJECT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAID AIRPORT CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED AIRPORT DEVELOP- MENT: RESURFACE RUNWAY 20R -2L (APPROXIMATELY 150' x 4431"), AND WHEREAS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS HAS OFFERED AND AGREES TO PAY AS THE UNITED STATES'SHARE OF THE COSTS INCURRED IN THE ACCOMPLISHING OF THE PROJECT, 51.71 PERCENTUM OF ALL ALLOWABLE PROJECT COSTS, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN "PART I -OFFER" OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT SET FORTH BELOW, AND WHEREAS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DEEMS IT ADVISABLE TO ACCEPT SAMD OFFER Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson that Resoluti6 n No. 420 has been read. Motion carried. I "\ PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 420. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Combs had been excused from the meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 936: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY•OF PASCO AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,638.76 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A RE -BUILT MOTOR IN THE SEAGRAVES FIRE TRUCK Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams that Ordinance No. 936 be read. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 936 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams that Ordinance No. 936 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to adopt Ordinance No. 936. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Combs had been excused from the meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 937: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 63, WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND DOING ALL OTHER WORK AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 905, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON SAID ROLL Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant to read Ordinance No. 937 by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 937 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 937 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant to adopt Ordinance No. 937. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Combs had been excused from the meeting. At this time it was mid -night, twelve o'clock. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant to adjourn the August 5th meeting and re -convene at 12:01 A. M., August 6, 1958. Motion carried following approval of the City Attorney. 17.M A M AUGUST 6, 1958 Members present were Mayor Raymond Hicks, 0. C: Adams, G. A. Grant, H. C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier also City Attorney Richard G. Patrick. Councilman Combs absent account being excused. REPORTS: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Nine (9) applications presented as follows: Ruth Turner Sewing and alterations 513 No. 4th K & H Home Laundry Laundry 212 So. 5th Clifton Milam Sell produce 728 S. Beech George Golk & Son Solicit lawn furniture Benton City George Stevens Jr Solicit lawn furniture Benton City Micheal D. Montgomery Solicit Magazines Esquire Hotel George Henley Solicit Magazines Esquire Hotel Dennis Kigwell Solicit Magazines Esquire Hotel John R. Williams Insuranc8 816 So. 7th Olaf Olsen Apartments 1315 Shoshone Dorothy Wolfe Beauty Shop 1716 N. Mead Motion made pji Grant, seconded by Thompson approving applications as :presented. Motion carried. AIRPORT LEASES: The E. J. Bartells Company Kirk's Marina, Inc. True's Oil Company Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Mayor to sign leases as approved by the Committee. Motion carried. PURCHASES: CEMETERY: Liners, Material for forms & blacktop $ 970.00 WATER : Postage, halve box, yoke, meters, soda ash, etc 3,076.80 POLICE: Army Blankets 98.70 CITY HALL: Wax, towels & floor pads 89.23 STREET: Gravel & paint 3,190.67 PARK: Sealer & floor wax 105.81 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the pufchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REGULAR MEETING GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE REPORT: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 5, 1958 Councilman Adams submitted a report on the Golf Course progress. Recommends that of this date the Park Board, Park Superintendent and the City Engineer be placed in charge of construction of the course also wishes to express appreciation for the time and money spent by members of the citizens golf committee who are Gordon McRae, Chairman; Orville Olson, Wes Ross; Rev. K. Spaulding; Jack Cooney, Verne Husk, Jim Rabideau, Wm. Luhman, Walt LePage, Tom Bishop, Charley Knapp, Dr. Joseph Greenwell, R. S. Brown, Bryce Hall, Harry Wyman, Duane Taber and Ralph Ecker. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant that the Park Board, Park Superintendent and City Engin- eer be placed in charge of construction of the golf course, this with their permission. Motion carried unanimous. ARCHITECT - GOLF COURSE: Mr. Bob Baldock, 1505 Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, Califofnia, presents a statement for fees and travel expense in the amount of $750.00 and 126.06. Bonds are being printed and money should be available in two or three weeks. Terry Thompson made suggestion that the golf course be trans- ferred from the Airport to the City of Pasco through the CAA for revenue benefits. Motion made by Grant, seconded by VanHoy that the Mayor contact the CAA regarding funds for golf course. Motion carried. BIDS ON SPRINKLING SYSTEM: Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy authorizing uparkrt committee the power to award bid after complete break down and study subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Motion carried. GOLF COURSE AIRPORT PROPERTY: Charles W. Drew confirms phone conversation with City pose no objection to the use of portion of the airport will not release any of thejproject application, grant ment of transfer including provisions of the national ADJOURNMENT: Attorney stating that the CAA will inter - property for Golf Course purposes. This agreement or any surplus property instru- emergency use clause. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier to adjourn to next regular meeting, 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, August 19, 1958. Motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd Hicks, Mayor DAY OF Septembef 1958. h M. Perry, City Clerk