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Home My WebLink About01-06-1959 Minutest 2752a PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 6, 1959 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 OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held December 16, 1958. Motion made by Adams, seconded by -Thompson approving minutes as read. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows: Current Expense $ 896.60 Airport Department 38.75 W & S Rev. Bonds -1957 26,429.97 Total for all Departments $ 27,365.32 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). REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC. EASTSIDE TRAFFIC: Mr. Guy Smith, 107 No. Wehe spoke of the hazardous condition existing on East Lewis in the proximity of the East Side School by children crossing in front of on coming cars to reach the School bus, crossing lanes and school monitors are provided but the hazard still exists. Mayor Hicks and Chief of Police will be on hand to observe conditions at 7:30 A. M., Wednesday, January 7, 1959. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. COMMUNICATIONS: TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT WEST COURT & FRANCES: A letter was read from R. [,Wallace Pischel, 919 Court, stating dangerous conditions existing at that location account his employees having to park their cars on the south side of Court. Motion made by Adams, seconded by :Tames to turn this to the Police Committee for investigation and report. Motion carried. CRESCENT DRUG STORE NO. 3, NORTH CHASE & WEST COURT: A letter was read from S. S. Jilek requesting an agreement for waiver on side walks; he wishes to construct a five foot sidewalk instead of nine feet. During the discussion he stated he intends to deed ten feet on Chase Street to widen Chase to regulation width.1n conclusion motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant approving a five foot sidewalk; same to be changed to nine feet by Coun- cil request and that the City Attorney write an agreement applicable to needs requested for this location. Bumpers are to be installed in parking area so car bumpers will not extend over the sidewalks. Motion carried. AIRPORT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO GRANT AGREEMENT PROJ. NO. 9-14-060-5902: A letter was read from Charles W. Drew's'Office relative to costs of runway work at the Airport and stating that they had received favorable consideration for an increase, therefore the amend- ment No. 1 increasing the maximum obligation from $18,055.00 to $19,860.50. Procedure to accept the Amendment: 1) An enabling resolution adopted by the Council. 2) Amendment executed and sealed. 3) City Attorney execute certificate. 4) Four (4) certified copies of resolution; original and three (3) certified copies of amendment to grant agreement - all to be forwarded to Drew's Office. RESOLUTION NO. 431: A RESOLUTION REGARDING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO GRANT AGREEMENT, FOR PROJECT NO. 9-14-060-5902 AT THE PASCO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, PASCO, WASHINGTON Motion made by James, seconded by Adams to read Resolution No. 431. Motion carried. Resolution No. 431 was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Adams that Resolution No. 431 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant to adopt Resolution No. 431. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Thompson was out of the room. 2753 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 6, 1959 RESOLUTION NO. 430: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE THAT NORTH SOUTH ALLEY LYING WHOLLY WITHIN BLOCK .8, RIVERSIDE ADDITION AS SHOWN BY THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON AND THAT STREET COMMONLY KNOWN AS LUCAS STREET RUNNING NORTH .AND SOUTH BETWEEN AINSWORTH AND A STREETS ON THE WESTERLY EDGE OF BLOCK 8, RIVERSIDE ADDITION Roger Olson presented a petition for vacating the above mentioned alley and street as per Q Prdinance No. 650. Petition signed by Terteling Land Company by the Agent and A. R. Johnson for the Northern Pacific Railway Company. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to read Resolution No. 430. Motion carried. Resolution No. 430 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant to -:set a public hearing date and time February 3, 1959 at 8i00 P. M. also that Resolution No. 430 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant to adopt Resolution No. 430. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)). REPORTS: PURCHASES: STREET: Storm Sewer Rings & grates $ 140.00 WATER DEPARTMENT: Screws,bearing plate, billing cards, rammer, billing paper & misc parts 2,393.56 CITY CLERK: Polk Directory 120.00 GOLF COURSE: Rebuilt motor 359.81 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Adams that all purchases as requested be allowed. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AIRPORT LEASES: Two (2) leases were submitted for approval: Pacific Gamble Robinson Company Acme Pavers, Inc. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams approving leases for Mayor's signature. Motion carried. GASOLINE, FUEL OIL & PS#300: Thompson reports on bids and recommends the acceptance of the following: Gasoline - FUEL OIL - P.S*#300 Fug l The Texas 8ompany The Texas Company Shell Oil Company W I & M Fuels Inc @ .2421 Ethyl @ .2121 Regular @ .1279 @ 3.76 now 3.78 maximum Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy recommending that the foregoing low bids be accepted. Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS -STREET PATCH MATERIAL & GRAVEL: Legal notice on call for bids was read. Four (4) bids received, opened and read as follows: Item #1 Item #1 Item #2 Item #2 Name Alternate Alternate Acme Pavers Inc. No Bid No Bid $6.49' /ton Minimum Kennewick, Wash Erwen Const Co $1.90 $2.10 Pasco, Wash (Bid based onfurnishing 6,700 tons at one time and using pit at Port of Pasco. Grading work not included in bid) L. W. Vail Co., Inc. $&.15 $1.20 $6.00 $6.20 Pasco, Wash (Bid based on using Port of Pasco Pit and permission to crush additional material for themselves. Also, bid is based on receiving loth items. No statement re: grading in exchange for material to be used. Pre -Mix Concrete Inc. $1.10 $1.60 Kennewick, Wash (Stockpile or spread on street) Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to turn bids to the Street Committee and City Engineer for study and report. Motion carried. SODA ASH: Two (2) bids opened and read as follows: L. H. Butcher Co. Minimum 40 -Ton carloads $35.00 per ton F.O.B. Trona, California Seattle, Washington Minimum 20 -Ton part cars $67.00 per ton F.O.B. Portland, Oregon Van Waters & Rogers, Inc. Minimum 5 -Tons $85.00 per ton F.O.B. Pasco, Washington Portland, Oregon Minimum 40 -Tons $35.00 per ton F.O.B. West End, Calif Minimum 50 -Tons $35.00 per ton F.O.B. West End, Calif 27 5Qj PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 6, 1959 _ CHLORINE: Two (2) bids opened and read as follows: Van Waters & Rogers, Inc. Portland, Oregon Pennsalt of Washington Tacoma, Washington ALUMINUM SULFATE: 150 pound cylinders 2000 pound cylinders Less than 15 tons, 15 tons 30 tons Two (2) bids opened and read as follows: General Chemical Division Seattle, Washington Stauffer Chemical Company North Portland, Oregon $ .12k F.O.B. Pasco $185.00 F.O.B. Tacoma $185.00 per ton F.O.B. Tacoma $140.00/ ton F.O.B. Tacoma $120.00/ton F.O.B. Tacoma $48.00 per net ton F.O.B. Pasco $58.00 per ton F.O. B. Pasco Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson that all three bids be turned to the Water Committee and Water Superintendent for study and recommendation. Motion carried. LEGAL ADVERTISING: Thompson reports on Legal Advertising bids turned to the Committee last meeting. Recommending that the bid of Tri City Herald in 8rpoint type at $1.40 per first insertion and $130 for each subsequent insertion be accepted. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy that the bid of Tri City Herald be accepted. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Ten (10) applications for businesses and four (4) for solicitors. Alexander Henderson Triple L Cafe E1 Ranch9 Motel Clean Sweep Janitorial Service J. D. Evans Diemond Apartments Pasco Club Tri City Igniters Fred E. Dougherty Paradise Inn Ray C. Wheeler James E. Nunn Stan Spunaugle Leo C. Rial Contractor Kiona Ramon Vasquez 1520 No. 4th Bruce J. Doane 2015 E. Lewis William J. O'Neill 1912 Hickory Fuel oil delivery 511 S. Idaho Geraldine Baungartner 303 Bonneville Card Tables 106 So. 4th Fuel igniters Kennewick Wood yard 907 East C Recreation 501 So. Oregon Soliditor Jones Motel Solicitor Jones Motel Solicitor Jones Motel Solicitor Jones Motel Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson approving all applications. Motion carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE: 0 Committee recommends that the City purchase L. I. D. #64 Interest Bearing Warrants until bonds are received. $67,312.65 from Permanent Street Construction and Storm Sewer Construction Res- erve Fund and $25,050.56 from Cumulative Reserve Fund. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thomp- son that the recommendation be accepted and the necessary resolution be drawn. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 432: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO IS DESIROUS OF INVESTING THE SUM OF $67,312.65 FROM THE PERMANENT STREET CONSTRUCTION AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION RES- ERVE FUND AND THE SUM OF $26,050.56 FROM THE CUMULATIVE RESERVE FUND FOR PERMANENT STREET CONSTRUCTION AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs to give Resolution No: 432 a reading in full. Motion carried. Resolution No. 432 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No. 432 has been read. Motion carried. Mdtion made by Adams, seconded by Grant to adopt Res- olution No. 432. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). WESTERN UNION BUSINESS LICENSE OR GROSS INCOME TAX: By motion of the Council authority was granted in 1946 to collect $50.00 per year instead of the gross income tax. Now the City Attorney feels that the expression of the Council should again be obtained and this business placed in appropriate category. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier to turn this to the Finance Committee for report and recommendation. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 6, 1959 R. L. POLK & COMPANY DIRECTORY: Purchasing new edition was requested by the City Clerk. Cost $120.00. This Baas granted and included in bills as authorized. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT: R. B. Lovelace submitted report on Building Permits and fees collected for the month of December, 1958 and the annual report. Both were read and ordered filed. PROPOSED ANNEXATION: Annexation of approximately 500 acres. Attorney Roger Olson representing E. H. Morgan spoke to the Council relative to changing the City Ordinance No. 435 which requires admitting property under R-2 zone. He requests that property as classified in the County be admitted under the same classification. He is of the opinion that it would be impossible to annex any other way. The property mentioned embraces:: three different zones. ORDINANCE NO. 949: AN ORDINANCE PLACING THE CONTROL OF PARKING METERS UNDER THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, ABOLISHING THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKING METERS, AND TRANSFERR- ING FUNDS FROM THE PARKING METER DEPARTMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Motion made by Grant, seconded by Adams to read Ordinance No. 949. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 949 was read. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Adams that Ordinance No. 949 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant to adopt Ordinance No. 949. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to adjourn to next regular meeting, January 20, 1959. Motion carried. ATTEST: ' t City Clerk Raymond Hiccs, Mayor PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ZG e:�e DAY OF G�w , 1959 Adah M. Perry, City Cle -- —