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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-1958 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Meeting called to order at 8:04 P. M. Honorable Mayor Raymond,Hicks presiding. ROLL CALL: SEPTEMBER 2, 1958 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 present. APPROVING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meetings held July 23rd and August 5th, 1958 were approved. Motion so made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson and carried unanimous. BILLS: Current bills presented for payment as follows. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. CURRENT EXPENSE $ 20,850.76 WATER DEPARTMENT 21,722.21 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 4,346.16 STREET DEPARTMENT 6,473.37 PARK DEPARTMENT 10,571.94 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 1,574.73 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT 1,856.32 GOLF COURSE 11,678.75 W & S REV. BONDS 62,540.47 L, I. ' D. 463 41.10 L. I. D. #64 38,788.61 YACHT BASIN 3,550.00 TERRY THOMPSON'S voucher for interest bearing warrant presented in proper form. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson that warrant be written. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BIDS ON GOLF COURSE GRASS SEED & FERTILIZER: Bids to be opened and read at this time. Three (3) bids received as follows: ITEM 1 ITEM 2 Columbia Grain & Feed $ 7,773.25 $ 11,956.96 Pasco, Washington Ferry -Morse Seed Company 7,769.63 - - - - - Mountain View, California W. A. LePage Seed Co. 8,125.10 - - - - - Pasco, Washington Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson to turn bids to Committee of James, Combs, Work Superintendent Cazeneuve and Park Superintendent Harold Wyman for study and recommendation. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. CURB CUTS FOR SERVICE STATIONS AND PETITION: Orville Olson spoke for the Standard Oil Company of California relative to construction of a service station at 5th & Clark. Curb cuts of more than 10' petitioned against by 124 signers; former petition presented signed by 40 signers protesting a proposed curb cut change. Mr. J. H. Olman's letter of September 2nd was read and sketch attached reviewed. Mr. Olman and Attorney Olson supported the,amendment of Ordinance No. 472. Petition was also read. Action on this metter to be taken when two councilmen return to the meeting. They had been excused to work on bids. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. ARCHITECT - LIBRARY: A letter was read from H. Brandt Gessel of Walla Walla requesting an opportunity to meet with the Council and Library Board in regard to the new Library. GLOBES, TOP FITTINGS; OLD ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS: A letter was read from William N. Ross, Architect, wishing to purchase the abandoned globes and Fittings when the new system has been completed. VanHoy recommends that the City stock pile these for possible future use in parks or elsewhere. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that the committee submit a minimum price and advertise for bids on Tuesday, September 16, 1958. Motion carried. Committee- VanHoy, James and Thompson. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEP_TEMBER_2.,_1.958_ AIRPORT -RESURFACE RUNWAY PROJECT 9-45-060-5902: A letter was read from Charles W. Drew with concurrance and notice to proceed with resurface work and instructions to contractors. CENSUS BOARD: A letter was read from the Census Board, Calvin F. Schmid, suggesting that the council allow expenditure in the 1959 budget to take the city census. No action taken at this time. LOADING ZONE: Kay Vineyard and Helen Shaw request by letter a loading zone at 212 So. 5th Avenue for the K & H Home Laundry. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson to refer this to the Police Committee. Motion carried. BUDGET 1959: The 1959 Preliminary Budget was submitted to the Mayor August 25, 1958. REFUND - R. W. UMBARGER: t A letter was read from C. F. Whetsler requesting authorizrati'ont for the City Treasurer to refund $603.68 to R. W. Umbarger account -front footage payment. Motion made by Grart, seconded by Zier authorizing a refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Combs and James out of the room. AIRPORT LOAN: Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy authorizing transfer from Current Expense to the Airport in the amount of $15,900.00 which is the final payment with interest on $30,000.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Combs and James out of the room. SEWER ASSESSMENT REVIEW: A letter was read from Louis & Donetta Papi requesting that the sewer assessment levied against their property in the amount of $2,918.32 be rechecked; this they think is unfair and petition the Council to recheck this charge. City Clerk requested to answer letter informing them that it is too late to take further action. R. W. ROBINSON, 825 SO. QUEEN: With reference to the drainage problem at the above location. A letter was read from the Railway Company Agent of August 29th -1 --stating that this house sits partly on railway property therefore Mr. Robinson will have to deal with that company. CLAIMS: LLOYD B. GILLIAM: ($11,472.04) A claim was presented August 28, 1958 to cover water damage account broken water pipe line. C. D. GORDON; (416,411.10) Claim presented August 28, 1958 to cover water damage account broken pipe line. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grapt:.to turn to the City Attorney and Claims Committee. Motion carried. FLOYD'.STANDLEY: Claim presented by Russell R. Ridenour turned to City Attorney who reports that Floyd Standley is not doing business with the City. He has so informed Mr. Ridenour. EXTENDING SERVICE STATION RESTRICTIONS BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 886: Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier that a public hearing be held on September 16, 1958 at 8:00 P. M., Tudsday. Motion carried. TRANSFER: RESOLUTION NO. 423: A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $509.91 FROM "BUILDING MAINTENANCE" TO "LIABILITY INSURANCE AND BONDS" UNDER THE AIRPORT REPARTMENT SECTION OF THE 1958 BUDGET Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to read Resolution No. 423. Motion carried. Resolution No. 423 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to adopt Resolution No. 423. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Combs and James out of the chamber. RESOLUTION NO. 422: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $170,000.00 PAR VALUE OF "GENERAL OBLIGATION MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE BONDS, 1958" OF THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Grant, seconded by VanHoy to read Resolution No. 422. Motion carried. Resolution No. 422 was read. Motion made by Grant, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Resolution No. 422. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Combs and James out of the meeting. 2723 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHANBERS SEPTEMBER 2, 1958 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: AIRPORT -INSURANCE VENDING MACHINES: West Coast Airlines, Inc. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Mayor to sign agreement received by the Committee. Motion carried. PURCHASES: WATER DEPARTMENT requests permission to purchase supplies in the amount of $599.93. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy allowing purchases. Motion carried by roll call'vote of five (5) . BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Stevens Advertising Agency Sales promotional work 421 W. Clark Burkett Cleaners Press shop 1119k Hagerman West Side Super Service Service station 1840 W. Court Al Kerchenberg Floor covering Seattle Floyd Glimsdale Encyclopedia Americana Town House Request for address change for Clayton Pudwill from 112 S. 4th to 723 W. Lewis Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier that applications as presented be issued. Motion carried. FIRE CHIEF; Report for June 1958 was read and prdered filed. BUILDING INSPECTOR: Report for August, 1958 was read and ordered filed. ALLEY, BLOCK 3,CITY VIEW ADDITION REPLAT: City Engineer reports a profile and grade will be needed to derive an estimated cost on rendering this alley useable for garbage service, etc. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Adams to turn this to the Street Committee for investigation, study and report. Motion carried. PROPOSED BOND ISSUES - LIBRARY & STORM SEWERS: City Attorney reports that an ordinance will have to be readyto go at the next meeting as that will be the dead line in getting these two issues on thh ballot. Mrs. Kidwell, Library Board Chairman states the board had consulted with Kenneth Brooks, Architect Firm in Spokane, and were informed that the Library would cost approximately $20.00 or $24.00 per square foot. Their building figure is $300,000.00 with a 6% fee for Architect. The board favors hiring this firm for the preliminary planning and architect work but not to exceed $3,000.00 Mayor Hicks reports the Elks Temple might be for sale; did not hear what the sales price is but thought it possible the Library Board could see possibilities in this location and building. Grant stated the Library Committee is willing to work with the Library Board in obtaining the necessary information. The Library Board has planned to visit/Wenatchee, Moses Lake and other cities for ideas. The site must be decided also. Motion made by Combs, seconded by James that the Library and Storm Sewer issues be placed on the ballot November 4, 1958. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). The storm sewer project will need to furnish all information and figures for ordinance purposes by the 16th of September in order to get the issue on the General Election Ballot. How much storm sewer to install and the location will have to be determined and cost worked up. This is an engineering problem. Council to authorize a committee to investigate and confer with Weter, Roberts & Shefelman for ordinance to be returned by September 16, 1958 for adoption. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James that the storm sewer from 1st to 6th be financed by General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $800,000.00 with balance of money required for this project by Revenue Bonds,providing favorable legal and financial data is obtained and turned to the finance committee for submission. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). LIBRARY:' Motion made by Combs, seconded by James that the Library issue be placed on the ballot not to exceed $300,000.00 to be financed by General Obligation Bonds providing favorable legal and financial data is obtained and turned to the finance committee for submission. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier authorizing Weter, Roberts & Shefelman to draw necessary ordinances to place the Library and Storm Sewer proposals on the ballot for November 4, 1958. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 939: ANAORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 472 AND PASCO CITY CODE 9-2.20, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF VEHICULAR DRIVEWAYS ACROSS AND ALONG THE SIDEWALKS OF THE CITY OF PASCO, PROVIDING CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PROVIDING PERMITS FOR,THE CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR THEREOF, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to read Ordinance No. 939. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 939 272"4 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 2, 1958 was read. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams that Ordinance No. 939 was read in full. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs to adopt Ordinance No. 939. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). SEED AND FERTILIZER BIDS: Committee recommends the acceptance of Ferry -Morias, bid of $7,769.39, providing delivery can be made by September 23, 1958; 2nd- W. A. LePage Seed Company in the amount of $8,125.10. FERTILIZER: Bid of Columbia Grain & Feed be rejected and committee with Park Superintendent and Construction Superintendent negotiate and submit to committee with authorization to award bid. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant to acdept the committee report and recommendation. Motion carried. James, Combs, Wyman and Cazeneuve acting committee. E. L. STANDLEY: . Progress payment.- withholding 15%; work should be finished by September 15, 1958. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to adjourn to 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, September 16, 1958. Motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS �lG O icks , Mayor DAY OF , 1958. Adah M. 'Perry, City Clerk