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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
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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