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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-1959 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 17, 1959 CALL TO'ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:05 P. M. Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Members present were 0. C. Adams (arrived 8:40), C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, H. C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. Richard G. Patrick was also present. APPROVING OF THE MINUTES: Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson approving minutes of meeting held March 3, 1959. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: STREET LIGHTS ON NORTH 4th AVENUE: A letter was read from the Cinderella Motel, Desertaire Motel and Starlite Motel owners ex- pressing their appreciation for the prompt action on their request for street lights. L. W. VAIL FENCE; A letter was read from L. W. Vail requesting permission to change a picket fence to a 6' Cyclone fence to prevent vandalism. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Combs to grant the request. Motion carried. RAY ROSE SIDEWALK PROTEST: A letter was read from Ray Rose protesting an order to construct a sidewalk on the North side of Lewis Street in East Pasco. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy to turn to Street Committee for study and investigation. Motion carried. DRIVEWAY -L. I. D. #64 - JOE R. WORSLEY: A letter was read from Mr. Worsley in regard to the abrupt approach to his driveway made during the L. I. D. 464 construction. He believes that an adjustment should be made. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier to turn to the Street Committee. Motihn carried. BERNARD BUCOVE - SEWER TO GOLF COURSE: A letter was read from Mr. Bucove, State Director of Health, approving the plan and profile to the proposed sewer extension to serve the Pasco Municipal Golf Course. ART GARTON - SEWER TO GOLF COURSE: A letter was -read from Mr. Garton, Director of Pollution Control, approving the plans for sanitary sewer at the Golf Course. VATER SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS REPAIR TO CONDUIT: C. F. Whetsler submitted letter stating that the conduit which carries lines from the raw water to the recorders inside the Filter Plant shows a great deal of wear and requests to have Duke's Electric Company make the dhange and run two existing lines and the new line through one conduit to the recorder for the sum of $256.00. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier to make the exchange. Motion carried unanimous. ROAD BUILDERS CLINIC ( GEORGE R. FISHER): A letter was read from George R. Fisher requesting permission to attend the Road Builders Clinic in Pullman on March 18, 19 and 20, 1959. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that the request be granted. Motion carried. INLAND EMPIRE SEWAGE WORKS SCHOOL: A letter from C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent, requests permission for him and one operator from the Sewer Plant to attend the school at the State College of Washington from April 6th to 8th, 1959. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James that the request be granted. Motion carried. SEWER LINE EXTENSION ON COURT (GREENLEE): A request from C. F. Whetsler was read, asking permission to extend 12" sewer line on Court, east 130' and install an 8' manhole in Poplar on the north side of Court with extension outlets to go north on Poplar and east on Court. Estimated cost $539.00; also to extend 8" line north on Poplar approximately 320' to intersection of Ruby and Poplar and install manhole. Estimated cost$863.00. The front footage for Greenlee Funeral Home will amount to $782.24. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Grant that the work be allowed. Motion carried unanimous. U PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 17, 1959 INSTALL 6" WATER LINE ON POPLAR STREET: A request was read from C. F. Whetsler for permission to -install a 6" water line on Poplar from Jay to Lincoln Drive and connect to 12" line on Lincoln Drive. Estimated cost $1,826.56. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Combs to turn this to Zhe Water Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. WESTERN'DISPOSAL INC.:(GARBAGE) A letter was read from Austin E. Griffith, President of Western Disposal Inc. requesting that they be notified when the City calls for bid on Garbage disposal. Letter ordered filed. F. C. I. D. IRRIGATION WATER: A letter from George R. Fisher, with map attached, was read. This map showed proposed installation to serve lots in replat of Lewis Addition with irrigation water. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James to turn this to the Water and Street Committees for study and recommendation. Motion carried. AIRPORT- EMPIRE WAY (HIGHWAY DEED): Letter read from Charles W. Drew, District Airport Engineer regarding deed from the City of Pasco to the State of Washington for State Highway purposes. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant to turn this to the City Attorney for study and recommendation. Motion carried. PETITI(N FOR PROPOSED L. I. D.: A petition signed by 44 signers was presented and read requesting that the following streets be paved: Mead from Marie to Court Street Brown from Oneonta to Illinois Street Arthur C. & Virginia N. Milam's names withdrawn from petition at Mr. Milam's request. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier to turn petition to the City Engineer for checking names, etc., at the Court House. Motion carried.. PETITION - EAST SIDE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: A petition with 423 signers was presented by Attorney George Heidelbaugh requesting the following: We, the undersigned Citizens and residents of Pasco, Washington petition you: 1) To bring all of the unpaved streets of the City of Pasco to engineering , grade this winter at public expense, and 2) To treat said streets of the City of Pasco with two shot oiling 24 feet in width next spring at public expense, and 3) To immediately take action to accomplish said grading and oiling Several interested citizens spoke on behalf of the petition. Motion made by Zier, seconded by VanHoy to turn to Street Committee and City Council as a whole, to make study. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING- FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, L. I. D. #64: Notice of public hearing was read. Mayor declared the hearing open. Ralph Oakley, 1736 Marie Street spoke concerning the error in grade of gutter. Don McCaughtry, 1720 Hbnry spoke regarding difference in grade from street to driveway. Nine (9) letters objecting to L. I. D.#64 were received from the following: Jack & Jean Hamann; Lester Cherry; John E. Wickham; Don McCaughtry; Arthur.C. Milam; Lewis Brown; Edward Voyckeske; Edison C. Hand and Ralph Oakley. Motion made by Adams, secondedAby Zier to adjourn the hearing on L. I. D. #64 to April 7th, 1959 to permit time for study and recommendation. Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS - POLICE CAR: Notice of call for bids was read. Four (4) bids, opened and read as follows: Charlie Ramp, Inc. 1959 Plymouth Savoy V-8 $ 2,645.30 Pasco, Washington Sales Tax 88.17 Less trade 1,433.47 Difference $ 1,300.00 Delivery in 3 weeks of order Murphy Motors Inc. 1959 Chevrolet 4-d 6 $ 2,139.72 Pasco, Washington Sales Tax 71.32 Less trade 751.04 Difference $ 1,460.00 Alternate Bid: Furnish with v-8 Engine for $86.39 additional PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 17, 1959 McFarland's 1959 Rambler Ambassador 4-d Pasco, Washington Sales Tax Less trade Difference Central Ford 1959 Ford Custom 300 116" 4-d Pasco, Washington Sales Tax Less trade Difference Alternate: 1959 Ford Custom 300 "8" 4-d Sales tax Less trade Difference Delivery date 30 days from date. of order $ 2,247.25 74.91 .1,280.00 $ 1,042.16 $ 2,140.041 71.33 750.00 $ 1,461.37 $2,232.02 74.40 750.00 $ 1,556.42 Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to turn bids to the Police Committee and Chief of Police for study and recommendation. Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS - PIPE FOR GOLF COURSE: Notice of call for bids was read. Six (6) bids received, opened and read as follows: Erwen Construction Company $ 23,651.00 Triangle Construction Company 25,932.62 Benton City Construction 25,725.33 S & L Concrete Company d/b/a Washington Concrete Company 26,985.00 John M. Keltch 26,460.00 Western Materials Inc. quoted prices on pipe per foot Motion made by. Adams, seconded by Zier to turn all bids to the Finance Committee, Water & Sewer Committee and Citizen's Golf Committee for study and make recommendation and report at meeting April 7, 1959. .Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING -VACATE ALLEY, BLOCK 4, NORTHERN PACIFIC IST ADDITION: Notice of public hearing was read. Mayor declared the hearing open. Mr. Welsh spoke in favor of vacating. No protests received either by letter or in person. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier that the south half of the north and south alley, Block 4, Northern Pacific 1st Addition to Pasco be vacated with restriction to be embraced in Ordinance that the key be available at the gate for access any time needed by the City. Motion carried. ROAD TO NEW GARBAGE DUMP: City requested by County to supply top gravel dressing on road to new garbage dump. City Eng' ineer explained gravel is to come from Port of Pasco pit; approximately 1,400 tons at $1.10 pee ton plus $0.50 per ton for hauling. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy that the City supply gravel as requested. Motion carried. EXTENSION OF JAN STREET: Councilman Combs suggested that Jan Street be cutrthrough from Monroe to Lucas. No action taken. PROPOSAL FOR FIRST AVENUE TO BE MADE AN ARTERIAL: Councilman Combs suggested that First Avenue be made an arterial.from Clark Street north to Navy Homes. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James to turn to Police Committee for recommend- ation. Motion carried. REPORTS: PURCHASES: The following purchases were requested: SPRAY DEPARTMENT: Chlordane $485.60 GOLF COURSE: Building and move 950.00 PARK DEPARTMENT: Balls, nets, horse shoes, nets, chlorinator paint and thinner 1,384.95 BLDG & ALTERATIONS: Desk, chairs, typewriter and stand 833.22 WATER DEPARTMENT: Perchloron, kemlime, valve, meter register and register box 1,439.51 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier that requests for purchases be allowed. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 27n690 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 17, 1959 AIRPORT LEASES: Two (2) leases were presented. Standard Oil Company Avis Rent A Car Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Adams that Mayor be authorized to sign leases. Motion carried. 10:45 P. M. . At this time Mayor Hicks appointed 0. C. Adams to act as Clerk for the balance of the meeting due to the sudden illness of the City Clerk Adah M. Perry. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson accepting the appointment. Motion carried unanimous. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Twenty-six applications presented as follows: Dottie's Beauty House Beauth Shop 1919 Shoshone Louis A. Neff Engineer 1827 Hopkins Blevins Refrigeration Repair 1732 Shoshone B -C Homes Inc. Contractors 1620 W. Olive Mercer & Crust Contractors 1703 W. Octave A. J. Haworth Contractor 1111 W. Nixon Lance Michael Photography Photographer 1932 W. Yakima Tei City Bus Service Mimeo & Sed'y 1724 W. Marie Ed Schultz Wholesale delivery 1619 W. Irving Dan P. Cartwright Accountant 1715 W. Yakima Western Investigators Private investigator 316rNorth r7,thcn:il The Showcase Womens apparel 516 W. Lewis Pauline's Knit -nook Yarn shop 516 W. Lewis C. A. C.lemetson Buying jewelry Kennewick Actro Mfg Company Soil conditioner Airport North High Power Service Station 402 No. 4th Carter Electronic Tube Supply Tube tester 4th & Lewis Quality Plumbing & Heating Gas installer Yakima, Washington Bekins Moving & Storage Co Dray & transfer W. Lewis Darrell D. Rothwill Chiropractic & x-ray 507 N. 4th Central Music Company Music machines Kennewick Alex Bower Contractor Kennewick Artic Circle Drive In Cafe 1515 N. 4th Western Home Craft Kitchenware Kennewick P. L. Carroll Solicitor Spokane Kenneth E. McIntire Solicitor Spokane Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson approving applications for issuance. Motion carried. RIGHT TURN AT STOP LIGHTS: Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James that the Police Committee and Chief of Police study and recommend to the Council the preparation of an ordinance allowing right hand turn at stop lights. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). WATER TO BULL -LEE ADDITION: Letter read by Zier from C. F. Whetsler requesting meeting with the Water Committee to discuss water extension to Hull -Lee Addition. No action taken. READING OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 437: RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FROM THE CEMETERY TRUST FUND TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE BOND RETIREMENT FUND $2,900.00 TO PAY FOR THE COUPONS DUE MARCH 1, 1959 Motion made by Grant, seconded by James to read Resolution No. 431'„ Resolution No.,(437, was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant that Resolution No. 437 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by James to adopt Resolution No. 437. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS INVESTMENT OF AVAILABLE FUNDS: The following recommendation was made by the Finance Committee: Cemetery Trust $ 36,773.52 Consumers Deposit 14,905.74 Firemen's Relief & Pension 9,932.86 W S Reserve Acct -54 57,620.86 W S Reserve Acct -57 9,932.85 1 � � u MARCH 17, 1959 Motion made by Grant, seconded by VanHoy to purchase $ 44,122.31 Interest Bearing Warrants on L. I. D. #64 and to invest $129,165.83 in 90 day treasury notes. Motion carried unanimous. APPOINTMENTS - PLANNING COMMISSION.: Mayor Hicks appointed John Sawyers to succeed Karl Krudwig term expiring April 7, 1964. Mayor Hicks appointed Art Glasow to succeed Edwin Erwen term expiring April 7, 1960. Motion made by James;, seconded by Thompson confirming the appointments. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 958: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSOR'S AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A RAILROAD SPUR TRACK ACROSS WEST AINSWORTH STREET IN THE CITY OF PASCO, FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Th6mpson to read Ordinance No. 958 by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 958 was.read by title. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 958 has been read,by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 958. Motion carried by roll call vote.of,seven (7). PETITION TO VACATE IM BLOCK 104, GRAY'S EAST RIVERSIDE ADDITION:(Res. #438) A petition was presented by Mrs. Sidney Blakely requesting that the alley along the south end of Block 104, Gray's East Riverside Addition and that portion of South 2nd Street adjacent to the west end of B1ock.104, Gray's East Riverside Addition be vacated. Motion made by Grant, seconded by VanHoy that the petition be referred to the Street Committee for recommendation. Motion carried. I ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Grant, seconded by VanHoy to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., April 7, 1959. Motion carried. Raym d icks, Mayor ATTEST: LZL� 212 City C erk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7th DAY OF April , 1959. Adah M. Perry, City Clerk �- 0. C. Adams, Acting Clerk