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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-1958 Minutes19 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks presiding. ROLL CALL: NOVEMBER 4, 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. MINUTES OF MEETINGS APPROVED: Minutes of meetings held October 1 -6th, Oectober.r 7ith, O'd:toVail 21st, 1958 were approved. Motion so made by James, seconded by Thompson. Motion carried, BILLS: Current bills against the city presented as follows. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Unsigned vouchers to be held up. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Current Expense $ 20,106.02 Water Department 14,125.90 Airport Department 23,983.24 Cemetery Department 1;:967.89 Street Department 4,446.76 Library Department 2,034.11 Park Department 3,966.30 Golf Course 11,494.39 L. I: D. #63 21,959.44 L. I. D. #64 33,468.32 Yacht Basin 44.43 Ordinance No. 914-W &S Rev Bonds 37,609.27 Grand total for all departments $ 175,206.07 TERRY THOMPSON INTEREST BEARING WARRANT: It was moved by Councilman Combs, and seconded by Councilman Thompson, .that Estimate No. 4 for work performed by -John M. Keltch in the amount of $33,457.30, be approved; that to provide funds for the payments thereof a warrant be drawn against the "Local Improvement Fund, District No. 64", in favor of Terry Thompson & Co., in the total amount of $33,457.30 bearing interest at the rate of 4% per annum, and dated November 10, 1958; that the proceeds from the sale of said warrant be depositedoin the "Construction Fund", in favor of John M. Keltch in payment for the work performed by said contractor. Motion carried by the following vote 7 -yes - -No. L. I. D. #64 STREET REPAIR CHARGES: Holly Cornell spoke to the Council in regard to charges being paid out of L. I. D. #64 money or by the City for adjustment and corrections made to driveways and gutters that did not conform. This involves approximately $2,800.00. A discussion,was entered into; several ideas expressed possible; in conclusion motion made by Coinbs, seconded by Grant to table the issue pending study and recommendation from the Council meeting as a committee for decision and report. Motion carried. COLUMBIA COLISEUM, LESLIE C. GREY: Mr. Grey desires to purchase a piece of.property, approximately 50 acres, from the Airport for the construction of a Coliseum to be known as the Columbia Coliseum. The desired location is in the ' vicinity of the Jr. College; to be sponsored by the Columbia Coliseum Corporation and designed and engineered by those who helped develop the Spokane Coliseum and financed by sale of stock - 5% participating stock $20.00 per share. He was advised that the request would have to be cleared through the CAA Office. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson to turn this to the Airport Committee for study, investigation and report. Motion carried. CASEY SHEPPARD-FOLLOWS UP PETITION: Mr. Sheppard wished to know what had been done about the petition presented by the East Side Development Club on October 21, 1958; first what City Attorney Richard G. Patrick found out about thh legality of the bond issue ordinance. City Attorney.stated that Weter, Roberts & Shefelman stated that the ordinance was legal as it was presented. Second what has been done about the Court Street crossing. City Engineer pointed out a very small portion of the west approach was in the city limits and the rest is. railroad property and county land. SWIMMING POOL WATER HEATERS: A letter was read from W. R. O'Rourke Company Inc., stating that it was impractical to start up the heaters at this time and that they would at no charge start the heaters next spring, stating it will be necessary to notify them one week in advance. A letter was read from Stanley L. Perry of the Vincent E. Small & Associates, stating that the installation of gas fired -water heaters and all appertinent work has been completed. Recommends that the project be considered complete and upon receipt of proper assurance from the contractor Mr. O'Rourke, the units be tested when pool is filled next spring; he also recommends that the main circulating pump for the pool be thoroughly cleaned and the impeller inspected for possible cavitation deterioration. The Council requests that the 15% be withheld until after test has been made in the spring. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 4, 1958 GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT RENTAL: A letter was read from John M. Keltch stating that on September 3, 1958 he rented two DW16's to the Golf Course Engineer, and,at that time advising him the price was almost prohibitive; they were used only about three (3) hours and we feel that a one day rental of $320.00 should be honored. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Combs to turn this to the Park Committee, City Engineer and Council to go over facts of the case and ma§e recommendation. Motion carried. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY RENT INCREASE: A letter was read from J. T. Moore with reference.to Lease No. 74552 covering pump house site and stating they find it necessary to increase the annual rent,to $200.00 effective December 15, 1958. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Adams to turn this to the Water Committee for report. Motion carried. - PROPERTY RENTAL - MURPHY MOTORS INC.: A letter was read from Murphy Motors Inc. stating they wished to give up lot rented from the City - final date October 31, 1958. Motion.made.by Combs, seconded by Adams that Murphy Motors be notified to pay October rent to balance the account. Motion carried. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY: A letter was read from J. F. Peterson notifying the City that they hold a lien of $1,644.75 on the Smith Truck & Tractor Company and hereby claim an interest in any proceeds that may be paid to the Smith Truck & Tractor Company by the City. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick states that they will have to present a legal claim for proper action. TRANSFER: A letter from C. F. Whetsler was read requesting the City Treasurer to transfer the sum of $5,038.68 from Water Department Funds to make up an adjustment on figuring interest on 1957 Bond to make up proper amount to meat interest obligations January 1, 1959 also to reduce the December transfer for 1954 Bond Reserve from $966.66 to $584.57 since we need only $58,000.00 in this account thus an excess of $381.09. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson authorizing transfer as requested. Motion carried. CITY HALL ROOF REPAIRS: City Engineer presented two proposals for roof repairs to the City Hall Building: 1) Royal Company Inc. 2) L. W. Vail Company Inc. $791.00 210.00 Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to turn this to the Building Committee. Motion carried, STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM: Harry H. Hudlow's letter was read expressing his appreciation for the opportunity to cooperate with the City on.this project and the dedication ceremonies; attached were pictures that were taken before and after installation. STATEMENT AND CONFIRMATION ON L. I. D. #63: Terry Thompson submitted accounting memorandum relating to the purchase of Local Improvement District No. 63 bonds plus 5k% accrued interest in the amount of $171,034.51 plus $705.52, total $171,740.03. Original to Mary Ellison and copy for our files also a letter from the Pacific National Bank of Seattle approving above statement. Another letter from Weter, Roberts, & Shefelman by James Gay stating Terry Thompson took delivery of $171,034.51 of L. I. D. #63 Bonds and furnished approving opinion. REFUNDS: SHIRLEY MCCALMANT (ROLLER SKATING RINK): Requests refund for $15.00 on business license application. ARNOLD J. & BESSIE J. FRICKE: Deposit to vacate alley $64.76 Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson authorizing the treasurer to refund as per request. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BIDS - POLICE CAR: Three (3) bids were received, opened and read as follows: Central Ford $2,574.53 less trade in $1,310.00; Total $1,264.53. Heater $59.78 extra Murphy Motors Inc. $2,145.47 less tfade in $1,300.00; total $ 845.47. Heater $35.08 extra McFarland's $1,957.65 less trade in $1,415.00; total $ 542.65. Heater included. Motion made by Combs, secanddd by Thompson to turn bids to Police Committee and Chief for study with authority to purchase. Motion carried. 77 k.d PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER4 ,1958 STREET LIGHTS FOR MOTELS ON NORTH FOURTH AVENUE: A letter was read, signed by Close, Mudd and Stevens, petitioning for street lights to serve their motels and suggest that the old street posts be installed. Mayor Hicks turned this to the light Committee for investigation. AVIS.RENT A CAR SYSTEM (AIRPORT): A letter was read from John Bourn, Pendleton, Oregon requesting desk space in the Administration Building at the Airport. This was turned to the Airport Committee and Manager by the Mayor. EXPENSE TO WATER DEPARTMENT BY L. I. D. #64: A letter to the Chairman of the Water Committee by C. F. Whetsler, setting out expense to the Water Department caused by L. I. D. construction. Work orders in the amount of $118.95 itemized. Work orders charged to Keltch itemized in the amount of $280.66. Amount of water used by the contractor itemized three ways of presenting claim was expressed alsos request for a reimburse- ment. Following discussion motion made by Zier, sec onded by Grant that $118.95 and water service in the amount of $126.53.be charged to L. I. D. #64. Motion carried. REPORT ON POLICE CAR PURCHASE: Police Committee and Chief recommend the acceptance of McFarland bid in the amount of $542.56 which is the lowest and best bid submitted. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Combs to accept the recommendation of the lowest and best bid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 947: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,000.00 FROM "PLANNING ENGINEER'S SERVICES" UNDER THE PLANNING COMMISSION SECTION OF THE 1958 BUDGET, CITY OF PASCO, TOiV OFFICE SUPPLIES", UNDER THE PLANNING COMMISSION SECTION OF SAID BUDGET, UNDER THE TERMS OF RCW 35,33.120 Ordinance read by the Mayor. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 947 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to give Ordinance No. 947 the third reading by title. klotion carried. Ordinance No. 947 was read by title only. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 947. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: PURCHASES: CITY CLERK: Letter onion, letter bond, legal bond and copy paper $113.94 MAYOR: Letterheads and envelopes 33.48 CIVILIAN DEFENSE: Distribution of literature 35.00 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AIRPORT LEASES: Two (2) leases presented as follows: R. C. Hensley Lester J. Piro Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Four (4) applications for business and seven (7) solicitors presented as follows: Clouse Grocery Jumbo Drive Inn R. F. Burelbach A & T Produce Duane R. Hellwinckel P. M. McCallum Thomas Harold Campion Clarence D. Waterhouse Randall Morse Henry H. Hernandez Byron E. Rogers Grocery Store Cade Contractor Sell yams & oranges Solicitor Solicitor Solicitor Solicitor, Solicitor Solicitor Solicitor 429 W. Yakima 2207 E. Legis 1025 W. Clark Gerber, California Kennewick 423 W. Clark Town House Motel Town House Motel Town House Motel Town House Motel Town House Motel Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson accepting applications for issuance. Motion carried. 2739 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING CIVILIAN DEFENSE: 4. 1958 Glenn Mack requests permission to attend a Civil Defense meeting in Olympia. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant granting request. Motion carried. FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR INVESTMENT: The following recommendation made by the Finance Committee: FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR INVESTMENT: Fireman's Relief and Pension Fund $ 5,000 in one (1) yr Treas Notes Fireman's Relief and Pension Fund 45,000 in 90 day Treas Notes Cemetery Trust Fund 37,000 in 90 day Treas Notes Consumer Deposit 15,000 in 90 day Treas Notes W & R Bond Issue 1954 & 1957 62,000 in 90 day Treas Notes It is recommended that the major portion of Firemen's Relief & Pension Fund. be placed in Government Notes of one -years duration and a small portion be placed in bonds of 90 day' duration. Interest rates on 90 -day Treasury notes as of October 14th, 1958 was 2.927% as compared with a low of last May when they stood at .635%. Treasury notes of one years dating due October 1, 1959 list at 2.56%; due November 15, 1959 yield 3.17%. Motion made by Adams, seconded by James that the investments be made in accordance with the foregoing recommendation. Motion carried. When L. I. D. No. 64 Bonds are available purchase will be considered. FINAL ESTIMATE L.'I. D. #64: A letter was read from Holly Cornell stating the work under this contract has been completed and found to conform with contract documents therefore acceptance of the job is recommended also recommending payment of $33,457.30, amount of final estimate No. 4 and that the retain- ing fee in the amount of $19,832.03 be paid after State Tax release has been received. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson that the job be accepted as recommended and that Estimate No. 4 be paid; retaining fee to be released thirty (30) days following this date, everything being in order. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Combs had been excused. GOLF COURSE CLAIM - RAY IDE (CITY ATTORNEY): Claim presented by Don Norvell for the Brown Excavation Company in the amount of $613.46, presented by Patrick Sullivan October 8, 1958 was discussed. City Attorney receivedlcopy on October 23, 1958. City Attorney states this job must be accepted by the Council and the retaining fee withheld thirty (30) days following the acceptance. Paul,Caaseneuve and Harry Wyman to write letter stating that Ide's job has been completed. BUILDING INSPECTOR: Report for October presented for filing. Requests to attend Washington State College from November 10th to 14th inclusive for Building Officials School. Permission granted. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Grant to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, November 18, 1958 at 8:00 P. M. Motion carried. Raym d Ilicks, Mayor ATTEST: ��� City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF;i 1958. 42 Adah M. Perry, City Cle