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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07-1958 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON 27�� REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 7 1958 CALL TO ORDER: 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, G. A. Grant, H. C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was also present. APPROVING THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held September 16, 1958 were approved. Motion so made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier and carried. BILLS: Current bills against the City presented as follows. Motion made by VanHoy, sec— onded by Grant that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CURRENT EXPENSE $ 26,676.19 WATER DEPARTMENT 16,578.07 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 19,958.56 PARK DEPARTMENT 2,948.56 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 1,579.43 STREET DEPARTMENT 5,180.38 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT 1,258.99 L. I. D. #64 31,297.44 GOLF COURSE 66,842.14 W & S REV BONDS — 1957 32,454.54 SOCIAL SECURITY FUND 4,578.54 CITY HALL FURNITURE 231.42 FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND 375.00 GRAND TOTAL FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS $ 212,959.26 TERRY THOMPSON—INTEREST BEARING WARRANT: It was moved by Councilman VanHoy and seconded by Councilman Grant that Estimate No. 3 for John M. Keltch and voucher for Engineer for work performed in the amount of $31,287.82 be approved;.that to provide funds for the.payment thereof a warrant be drawn against the "Local Improvement Funo, District No. 64", in favor of Terry Thompson & Co., in the total amount of $31,287.82 bearing interest at the rate of 4% per annum, and dated October 13, 1958; that the proceeds from the sale of said warrant be ddposited in the "Construction Fund", and that warrants be issued upon said "Construction Fund", in favor of John M. Keltch and Cornell, Howland, Hayes and Merryfield in payment for the work performed by said contractors. Motion carried by the following vote: 7 — Yes; -- No. COMMUNICATIONS: LOADING AND UNLOADING ZONE, 126 W. LEWIS: A letter was read from Attorney L. S. Moore, representing Electro—Glo Company operated by H. H. Boots, and states they presently need a 20' loading space and within three (3) months will need no less than 40' if granted within the middle of the block. If granted at the east end of the building this space G;:H could be 30' and require the removal of one parking meter. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James to turn this to the Police and Street Committees for recommendation. Motion carried. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A letter was read from Sam Boddy, Jr., stating that federal funds allocated to the State of Washington for new applications to be approved before June 30, 1959 is $8,550.00. Applications must be received in Olympia not later than October 27th. It was suggested that this be turned to the Planning Commission. LIBRARY SURVEY: A letter was read from Acting Librarian stating that the Board Requested that a Library survey be made by the State Librarian. A letter attache d was read from Dorothy Doyle, Librarian Cohsultant, setting out supplies and program to be used. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson approving the program for survey as requested by the Library Board. Motion carried. P. U. D. LIGHTS, NORTH CHASE & EMPIRE WAY: A letter was read from A. C. Northrup stating that the Pasco School District had requested that three (3) present 4,000 lumen street lighting units on North Chase and Empire Way be changed to 10,000 lumen lamps. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams authorizing the change as requested. Motion carried. 4 27310 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGIUAR MEETING COUNC I L CHAMMERS OCTOBER 7, 1958 POLICE CARS: A letter was read from Police Chief McKibbin requesting authorization to call for bids on one new car, also have the 1958 Chevrolet repaired. Three (3) prices were submitted on this work, as follows: Newman's Body Stromme Motor Murphy Motors & Paint Shop Sales Inc. $590.43 632.23 728.68 Motion made by Grant, seconded by Adams authorizint the request and low price on Chevrolet repair to Newman's Body & Paint Shop. Bids to be opened on Tues- day, November 4, 1958. Motion carried unanimous. PASCO ARMORY, VACATE ALLEY, BLOCK 4$ NORTHERN PACIFIC 1st ADDITION: A letter was read from the Military Department, Fort Lewis, Washington, requesting that the "T" alley in Block 4, Northern Pacific 1st Addition be vacated for use to the National Guard for parking area. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier to turn this to the Street Committee and City Attorney for recommendation. Motion carried. Combs - Chairman; City Engineer to report on utilities. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - ROGER JAMES: A letter was read from Mr. James stating that the American Water Works Association is planning a two day school at Pullman on November 13th and 14th, 1958 and he feels that operators of the Filtration and Sewage Plants would obtain valuable information at th:i;s meeting. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Grant authorizing attendance as the Superintendent recommends. Motion carried. MARKWOOD J. HULL -FENCE, C-1 ZONE: A letter was read from Mr. Hull requesting a building permit to construct a fence behind the Myer's Barber Shop between Third & Fourth, similar to one around the city owned property in the same block. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier granting the request subject to Building Inspector's approval. Motion carried. QUEEN STREET DRAINAGE, R. W. ROBINSON: N. P. Permit No. 85202 with special endorsement. City Attorney examined the Northern Pacific Permit and Endorsement. City Engineer stated problems involved. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Adams to accept permit submitted upon approval of the City Attorney. Motion carried. This subject was brought up again in the meeting by the City Attorney and recommending that the permit not be accepted from the Northern Pacific Railroad. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James to table the permit until further study can be made of this matter. Motion carried. BILL OF SALE .I N LIEU OF RENT - A -I RPORT : A bill of sale from William G. & George H. Bellman covering 31 items of amuse- ment games signed tg the City of Pasco to partly cover delinquent rent in the approximate amount of $690.00. Document to be filed. GEORGE 0. DENNY, PARKING METER DAMAGE: State of Washington, Department of Licenses, Olympia, Form No. 581-23-5 (7); damage in the amount of $7.00 paid by Attorney E. H. McKinlay for release so that drivers license can be restored. City Treasurer's Receipt No. 1556, dated 6ctober 7, 1958. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Mayor to sign the form above mentioned. Motion carried. CITY STREET LIGHTING: A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce President J. T. Brewer regarding street lighting program, setting up schedule for October 17, 1958. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James to concur with t -le Chamber of Commerce's program. Motion carried. STORM SEWER BOND ISSUE ON BALLOT: A letter from A. B. Bell to Mayor Hicks the issue before the public and inviting Commerce meeting on Monday, 10:45 A. M. was read relative to assisting in getting the Mayor and Council to the Chamber of 16TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, BENTON FRANKLIN COUNTIES: Chester Biesen to be here for the meeting in Prosser at 7:30 P. M., October 15, 1958 dinner meeting. The Chairman, Mayor Hicks requests as many councilmen to attend as are able to do so. FOR SALE -- GLOBES & TOP FITTINGS OF OLD ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS. Minimum price set at $20.00 per unit. No bid offers received. PASCO, WASHINGTON READING OF ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 425: IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS IS REQUESTED AND PER- MITTED TO PERFORM CERTAIN WORK, TO WIT: HIRE ASPHALT PLANT INSPECTOR FOR L. I. D. #64, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE AND ONE-HALF WEEKS. Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy to read Resolution No. 425 by title. Motion carried. Resolution No. 425 was read by title. Motion made by Adams, seconded by James that Resolution No. 425 has been read by title. Motion made by Adams, seconded by James to adopt Resolution No. 425. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 943: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE CEMETERY FUND OF THE CITY OF 'ASCO AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,000.00 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND FOR THE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT FOR 1958 Legal notice of public hearing was read. -.Mayor declared the hearing open. No protests registered by letter or in person. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson to read Ordinance No. 943 by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 943 was read by title. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 943 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 943. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE 0. 945: AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT, FORM, DATE, INTEREST RATE, MATURITY AND DENOMINATIONS OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 63 BONDS AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE THEREOF TO TERRY THOMPSON & CO., SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Motion made by Adams, seconded by VanHoy to read Ordinance No. 945 by title, Motion carried. Ordinance No. 945 was read by title. Motion made by Adams, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 945 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 945. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 946: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $64,961.77 FROM THE PERMANENT STREET CONSTRUCTION AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION RESERVE FUND TO THE STREET DEPARTMENT FUND AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 855 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 946 be read in full. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 946 was read in its entirety. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs that Ordinance No. 946 has been given a reading in full. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs to adopt Ordinance No. 946. Question debated. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to table Ordinance No. 946. Motion lost by roll call vote of 4 to 3. Adams, Grant & Zier voting "yes"; Combs, James, Thompson and VanHoy voting "no". Roll call vote on adoption carried four to three (4 to 3); Adams, Grant and Zier voting "no"; Combs, James, -,Thompson and VanHoy voting "yes". REPORTS BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Twelve (12) business licenses and five (5) solicitors applications submitted as follows: Mike Cafe W. R. O'Rourke Co Inc Garriott Pipeline Service Cl ifforn Ungerecht Frontier Studio Pasco Shoe Clinic Alsco of Tri Cities Riverview Sales & Sery Park Auto Service Ike's Z Service Tex's Stancato School of Accord Cafe Gas Installer General contractor Gen Contractor Photographer Shoe repair Gen Contractor Elec Appl repair Tune-up shop Repair shop Barber shop Accordion school 1122 E. Hagerman Walla Walla 712 N. Adams 1823 Park Lobby Motel 3232 W. Lewis Richland 1231NSouth 10th 619 North 3rd Kennewick 317 W. Lewis 526 W. Lewis 27-32 PASCO, WASHINGTON William C. Brander Solicitor 832 So. 315d Jack Baldwin Solicitor Yakima Derald Torrey Solicitor Yakima Dorothy R. Hood Solicitor Road 28 Kader Hassen So 1 is i for Marina Motel Motion made by Grant, seconddd by James that applications be approved. Motion carried. AIRPORT LEASES: Six (6) leases submitted as follows: Ken Dyers A. G. Panter Duke's Electric Inc. Agriform Company M. F. Schultz Electric Tri City Mattress Co Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams authorizing the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. PURCHASES: Requests presented as follows: SEWER Plastic Cement and glass web $ 25.78 WATER: Pearl Oil, sawdust, measuring element, postage 661.12 CEMETERY: Tile & paste, limber, doors, nails, tub & fittings 273.84 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James that purchases be authorized. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Report for September 1958 read for filing. Also change on u, ing Permit Fees as set up in the 1958 Uniform Building Code and approved in executive meeting. GARNISHMENT, EARL L. STANDLEY: Tax Commission files Case No. 529, Warrant No. C87887 against Earl L. Standley in the amount of $146.00 also Case No. 530, Warrant No. C84260 against Earl L. Standley in the amount of $146.00 with the Clerk on October 7, 1958 at 10':10 A.M. City Attorney furnished this information. RFFIINnS Requested by the Water Superintendent: C. F. Grigg, $142.50 front footage paid Ivor Hale, 97.50 front footage paid Motion made by Zier, seconded by Grant authorizing refund to Mr. Grigg and Mr. Hale as requested and authorizing the Treasurer to so do. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Signal Oil Company, refund of $41.00 paid for building permit that was not used in the amount of $41.00. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant authorizing the Treasurer to issue refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Mrs. M. F. Pattee, 1607 Yakima, sidewalk permit $6.50, building inspector recommends refund. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James authorizing the Treasurer to issue refund as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Edna.F. Mottneb, Business license -unused for sewing William C. Brander, Business license -unused for watkins J. H. Nunley, Business license denied for TV & Radio repair Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Treasurer to make re- funds. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams to adjourn to 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, November 4, 1958. ATTEST:��j/,:�2 L city cierK PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 6rU 1958. a M. erry, City C er