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Home My WebLink About09-16-1958 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 16, 1958 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:10 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 also City Attorney Richard G. Patrick. APPROVING THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held August 19th and September 2nd, 1958 were approved. Motion so made by Adams, seconded by Thompson and carried. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: Vouchers presented by E. L. Standley in the amount of $3,346.88 with 15% withheld and Floyd Haden in the amount of $4,101.53 with 15% withheld. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy authorizing payment of bothevouchers with the 15% withheld on both. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Standley is not finished at. the Golf Course; expects to finish in about 15 days. PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE: A letter was read from C. F. Whetsler requesting that he and Ray Morrow attend this conference in Spokane from September 25th to 27th, 1958.x, Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier author- izing the,request. Motion carried. SALE OF ORNAMENTAL LIGHT FIXTURES: Legal notice was read. One (1) bid was received. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Adams that this bid be returned unopened and re -advertise for next regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 1958 on globes and top fittings only at $20.00 minimum price. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 886: Letter from Planning Commission read recommending that appropriate action be taken on their recommendation that amendment as per Ordinance No. 941 extending boundaries on restrictions. Mayor' -declared the hearing open. Mr. Lowe and Mr. Redmond, representatives of the oil company spoke opposing the amendment. Mr. Smith and Mr. Kilbury and Bryce Hall spoke favoring the amendment. Councilman Adams questioned Section 1 (b) of Ordinance No. 886. Following an extended discussion motion was made by Adams, seconded by Combs that this be turned back to -the Planning Commission and Council Committee for further consideration. Motion carried. REPORTS: 1. PURCHASES - The following purchases were requested: AIRPORT: Motor Patrol $ 400.00 WATER DEPT: Valve boxes, fittings, carbon, gears, lubricant and anti -freeze 1,576.33 STREET: Patch mix and gravel 3,859.50 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: "24" Flavors Confectionery 917 Court Haden Drilling Co Well drilling West Court H. J. Ternes Contractor Kennewick Chappy's Electronics Service Radio & T. V. 307 No. 12th Roller Skating Rink 311 W. Columbia Roger K. LaHue Solicitor Hermiston George P. Carl Solicitor 1619 W. Lewis Change of Address for Paxton -Kent from 824 W. Lewis to 115k So. 4th Motion made by James, seconded by Zier approving applications for issuance. Motion carried. CIVIL DEFENSE: 1) Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson approving shelter licensing form and program schedule. Motion carried. 2) Motion made by James, seconded by Grant authorizing the Civilian Defense Director to enter into shelter licensing agreements with property owners to establish Civilian Defense Emergency shelters. Motion carried. 3) Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Civilian Defense Director to designate the City Hall Basement as a Civilian Defense Emergency Shelter. Motion carried. Com, Q ` PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 16, 1958 BLACK TOP ROAD TO COLLEGE: Street Committee,reports the College now wants help with black top on road from Highway to College; this has had ballast and graveled. A letter from the School District was read. City Engineer states that the estimated cost to be $1,200.00; district to pay one-half; they would appreciate dmmediate consideration of this proposed project. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson to turn this to the Street Committee and Engineer to proceed with permission to act on best deal. Motion carried. L. 1. D. #64: Councilman Combs was investigating this project and reports drain at Marie and Oneonta has no drain traps in the manhole and this would cause the drainage from a four block area to collect at this location. He blames the Resident Engineer for Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield for allowing this situation to exist. Following a discussion motion was made by Combs, seconded by Thompson instructing the City Engineer to stop construction in that given area and correction be made at Marie and Oneonta. CHANGE ORDER NO. 5, WATER TREATMENT PLANT ADDITION: A letter was read from Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield transmitting break down on change order No. 5 on DWG NO 8 1412-7,, Sheet 1 of 1 in the amount of $337.00 submitted by Lee Hoffman Inc. for the -observation well addition. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Grant that change order No. 5 be.allowed and Mayor authorized to sign. Motion carried. GOLF COURSE PUMPS: Prices were obtained from four (4) companies by the City Engineer. Motion made by Thompson,, seconded by Adams granting authority to Purchase Agent, City Engineer and Park Committee of the Council the authority to negotiate a purchase or lease. Motion carried. READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES: PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1959: The preliminary Budget was read by Councilman Adams., Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that the Preliminary Budget Ordinance No. 944 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to place $50,000.00 in Street Department fund for 2 -shot oiling program. Motion carried by roll call vote of 5 to 2. Combs, Grant, James, Thompson and VanHoy voting "yes". Adams and Zier voting "no". More discussion followed. Motion made by VanHoy, that the City Attorney draw ordinance amending Ordinance No. 855. More discussion. Motion withdrawn. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to add $50,000.00 to receipts under cash on hand, thus making the Street Budget total $134,906.00. Motion carried. RESOLUTION N0, 424: TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET ,ORDINANCE NO. 944,SETTING TIME AND DATE, 8:00 P. M. MONDAY,:OCTOBER 6, 1958 Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to read Resolution No. 424. Motion carried. Resolution No. 424 was read. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy that kesolution No. 424 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 424. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to adopt the Preliminary Budget as amended for public hearing. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs authorizing the City Attorney to draw Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 855 to provide for release of `$50,000.00 to transfer to the Street Fund. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Combs, James, Thompson, & VanHoy voting "yes". Adams, Grant and Zier voting "no". Motion carried 4 to 3. ORDINANCE NO. 9401 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN TRUNK STORM SEWERS WITHIN THE CITY; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST THEREOF AS NEAR AS MAY BE; PROVIDING FOR THE BORROWING OF NOT TO EXCEED $650,000.00 AND ISSUING AND SELLING NEGOTIABLE GENERAL OBLIGAT- ION BONDS IN SUCH AMOUNT TO,PAY A PART OF THE COST THEREOF, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE BY ANNUAL TAX LEVIES TO BE MADE`WITHOUT LIMIT- ATION AS TO RATE OR AMOUNT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSITION OF THE INCURRING SAID IN- DEBTEDNESS AND ISSUING SAID BONDS TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD THEREIN ON NOVEMBER 4, 1958 Motion made by Combp, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 940 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 940. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPT EMBER 16, 1958 _. -7 ORDINANCE NO. 942: -\ AN ORDINANCE VQ -C ING THAT PART OF THE EAST AND WEST ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 3,GRAY'S AMENDED ADDITION TO PASCO ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 20, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON Notice of public hearing was read. Mayor declared the hearing open. Councilman Zier states that a 2" Water line is located.in this alley. A discussion followed relative to relocating the line and financing same. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Grant to turn to Water Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. No other protests were received. Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 943: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE CEMETERY FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,000.00 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND FOR THE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT FOR 1958 Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 943 was read and that a public hearing be held at 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, October 7, 1958. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION: Mayor Hicks appointed Charles Kilbury to succeed T. G. Overlie on the Planning Commission, term to expire April 7, 1961. Motion made by Jgmes, seconded by Combs to concur with the Mayor's appointment. Motion carried. L. I. D. REPORT (NO. 63): City Treasurer reports that the cost mf improvement was $205,089.02 and that payments have been made in the amount of $34,132.21 leaving a balance to be collected of $171,034.51. MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT: Monthly budget report for August 1958 for all departments was furnished each council member. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs to adjourn to 8:00 P. M., October 6, 1958 ,to hold a public hearing oiinthe 1959 Preliminary Budget. Motion carried. Hicks, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF� % , 1958. Adah M. Perry, City Clerk