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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-03-1959 Minutes2706 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 3, 1959 Meeting called to order at 8:05 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. Jmmes, Ed Thompson (arrived late), T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. City Attorney R. G. Patrick was present. APPROVING OF THE MINUTES: Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs approving minutes of meeting held February 17, 1959. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills against the city were read as follows: Current Expense Water Department Airport Department Park Department Street Department Golf Course Cemetery Department Library Department W & S Rev. Bonds -1957 Building & Alterations Grand total for all Departments $ 21,864.14 11,001.20 4,501.33 3,195.32 5,333.05 2,739.12 907.12 2,432.33 16,246.88 141.85 $ 68,362.34 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs authorizing payment of all vouchers properly signed and approved. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) COMMUNICATIONS: POLICE CAR BIDS: A letter was read from A. L. McKibbin, Chief of Police requesting authority to call for bids on a new car and trading in the 1957 Chev which has 99,450 miles on it. A radar unit will be tried out next week and any one interested in the operation is invited to drop by for a demonstration. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs that McKibbin's request be granted and bids called for Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 17, 1959. Police Chief to furnish specifications. Motion carried. PORT OF PASCO - LOWERING WATER PIPE CHARGE: A letter was -read from Del C. Isaacson, Manager Port of Pasco, stating it was necessary to lower some water pipe and a meter box on South 5th Avenue for which the Water Department billed the Port in the amount of $108.00 and in as much as the Port did the grading at their own expense it is the feeling of the Port they should not have been billed. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to turn this to the water committee for study and investigation. Motion carried. SIDEWALK AGREEMENT, BLOCK 8, RIVERSIDE ADDITION (TERTLING): A letter was read from Roger Olson,1with7ietter and agreement from Tertling Land Company, re- questing a temporary waiver of sidewalk construction as required by Ordinance No. 688. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams to grant the request, accept the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. REFUNDS: Three(3) refund requests from the Water Department were read as follows: 1) L. C. Haystad, $206.25 paid by E. V. Hurley on August 15, 1955 2) Frank Lohse, $300.00 advanced payment on sewer installation March 3, 1958 3) Intermountain Mortgage Company, $112.50 paid by Miller & Stork on September 26, 1955. Motion made by Zier, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the City Treasurer to refund as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PETITION - LEE-GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME ON W. COURT & POPLAR: Notice of public hearing on appeal on ruling of the Planning Commission granting a building permit to construct a mortuary at the north east corner of West Court and Poplar. The question is whether to overrule, alter or affirm the aforesaid ruling of the Planning Commission. Mayor declared the hearing open. The petition protests the location for the reason that the desirability of establ- ished residences in said area will be adversely affected as will property values. C. M. Hall presented the petition with 119 signers. They were represented by Attorney Pete Peterson who spoke on general dislike of mortuaries in residential areas, disadvantage of having the funeral procession on these streets and the general dislike of this type of business in residential areas. Orville Olson spoke for Mr. Greenlee and read from the existing ordinances and planning commission rulings; also submitted a petition supporting the construction and sketches of area zoning were furnished the council. Each person desiring to speak was heard from. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Near the end of the meeting a five minute recess was granted by the Mayor. .The entire council, in the Committee Room, discussed the funeral home proposition. Council reconvened. Mayor called meeting to order. Motion made by Adams, seconded by James that in view of factors presently existing namely, 1) property surrounding area in question is 27 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 3, 1959 zoned commercial; 2) in compliance with existing ordinances; 3) on recommendation of the planning Commission that the permit for construction of a mortuary at West Court and Poplar be granted. Motion carried unanimous. PETITION -TAVERN AT 1318 NORTH,Ath AVENUE: A petition to the Washington State Liquor Board and Mayor Raymond Hicks signed by 290 signers requesting that Sam Volpentest's request to establish a tavern at this location be denied. The Mayor asked if any one present desired to speak on this subject. No one did. Mayor states that this is the Liquor Board's business. No action was taken by the Council READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 435: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST AND WEST ALLEY, BLOCK 22, GERRY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO, ARCORD- ING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME "B", PAGE 18, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No. 435 has been read and discussed. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 435. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 436: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY BE- TWEEN LOTS 11 TO 16 INCLUSIVE AND LOTS 17 TO 22 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 150, PASCO LAND COMPANYS FIRST ADDITION TO PASCO AS RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 39, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASH. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that Resolution No. 436 has been read and discussed. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier to adopt Resolution No. 436. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 957: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN RIVERSIDE ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 44 „ RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 957 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 957 was read by title. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 957 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 957. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CLAIM - JOHN M. GARRISON & RUTH: A claim filed by Leavy & Taber, in behalf of John M. & Ruth Garrison for $2,691.25 for damage to pipe line while constructing Pasco Yacht Basin Rest Room, with the City Clerk on February 25, 1959 at 3:00 P. M. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James that this be turned to the City Attorney and Claims Committee. Motion carried. (Adams, VanHoy, Grant & James) DEED - S. S. JILEK & CAROLYN K. JILEK: A quit claim deed received from Jilek65 on 4; of the south 210' and the south 40' of the west 14' of the sw'k of Government Lot 4, Section 19, Twn 9N, Range 30 E.W.M. for street purposes. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier to accept deed and record. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: BUSINESS LICENSES: Two (2) business license applications submitted as follows: Sage Tavern Vernon F. Walker 1836 W. Court Myrtle Deane Fitch Solicitor 422'k W. Bonneville Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier approving applications. Motion carried. PURCHASES: Purchases requested as follows: WATER DEPARTMENT: Stops, yokes, hydrants and valves, sleeves and valves and postage $ 2,156.96 CIVIL DEFENSE: Used copyrite dito machine 62.00 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Combs approving purchases as requested with the dito machine for the divil Defense to be used in City Hall basement only. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). kt 27CB PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETINGM COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 3, 1959 AIRPORT LEASES: Four (4) applications submitted for acceptance: Standard Oil Compahy of California Jackson's Inc. (Potato Chip business) Jackson's Inc. (Smrage of equipment) Buchanan News Agency Standard Oil Lease questioned by VanHoy in regard to exclusive use. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant authorizing Mayor to sign three leases. Standard Oil Compahy lease turned to the Airport Committee. Motion carried . GOLF COURSE WATER PIPE: Harold Wyman spoke to the Councilabout obtaining water from the Irrigation District for the Golf Course to be used during summer operation. Would like to call for bids on 6,000' of 15" pipe. Agreement with the Irrigation District was discussed. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson that the Golf Course Committee be authorized to negotiate with the Irrigation District for atic agreement. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson.authorizing the City Engineer to prepare specifications on call for bids on 6,000' of 15" pipe callable on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 17th, 1959. Motion carried. SEWER LINE TO GOLF COURSE - REPORT: Motion made by Zier, seconded by Adams to accept the low bid of John Keltch in the amount of $2,529.33 on sewer line to serve the Golf Course Club House. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). L. W. VAIL'S CONTRACT TO CRUSH TOP COURSE SURFACING: Contract, Insurance and Bond checked by the City Attorney and reported to be ok. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: For the month of February 1959. Permits issued $236,650.00 and fees collected $976.70. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:oo P. M., March 17, 1959. Motion carried. ATTEST: City Attorney PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17th DAY OR i March 1959 ah M. Perry, City Clerk 1