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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-1959 MinutesCOUNCIL CHAMBERS PASCO, WASHINGTON V. 275 MAY 19, 1959 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Pro -Tem Cecil R. Combs. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, George A. Grant, Harold C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. Absent were 0. C. Adams and Mayor Raymond Hicks. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. APPROVING OF THE MINUTES: Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson approving the minutes of meeting held May 5, 1959. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: SMITH TRUCK & TRACTOR, INC.: A letter was read from R. F. Smith requesting permission to install another drive- way on West Lewis. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson that this be turned to the Street Committee (Combs, Zier, VanHoy and Grant) for investigation and re- port. Motion carried. CAST IRON PIPE INSTALLATION: Water Superintendent, C. F. Whetsler, requests permission to lay 360' of Cast Iron pipe (12") from Lucas to Cole on Court, estimated cost $2,900.00. Also, 530' of 6" Cast Iron pipe from 7th Avenue to the alley between 8th and 9th on Columbia, estimated cost $2,000.00. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson granting ci�nstallation as requested. Motion carried. WETER ROBERTS & SHEFELMAN -- L.I.D. N0.64: A letter was read from James Gay, wishing to be informed relative to printing bonds or if the City intends to hold warrants and retire warrants out of the assessment installments: In case the City wishes bonds to be issued, that he be informed and necessary data submitted. Motion made by,.Zier, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the Finance Committee (Adams, VanHoy, Grant and James). Motion carried. SEWAGE DISPOSAL -- E. A. MORGAN, Trailer Park: A letter was read from Dudley Beal, Supervising Sanitarian, stating the State Department of Health and the District Health Department recommend that Mr. E. A. Morgan be given permission to utilize the Pasco Public Sewage Disposal System, meeting all requirements set by the City Engineer. AIRPORT -- FLAT WHITE PAINT: Prices were submitted by H. W. Parkinson, Airport Manager, on exterior flat white paint. Schorn Paint Manufacturing Co: (300 gallons C-10 Stain resistant white.) 200 gallons in 55 gallon containers $2.80 per gal. 100 gallons in 5 gallon containers 2.95 per gal. The Sherwin-Wi 11 iams Co: Exterior White Paint: In Drums: $4.00 per gallon In Fives: 4.15 per gallon Farm, Ranch & Plantation White: In Drums: $3.05 per gallon In Fives: 3.20 per gallon Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier authorizing the Airport Manager to ac- cept the lowest price submitted by Schorn Paint. Manufacturing Co. Motion carried. PETITIONS & ORDINANCES: PETITION TO DENY BUILDING PERMIT TO JEHOVAH WITNESSES: Petition signed by sixteen (16) signers opposing construction of Building at 11th and Hopkins for Church or Meeting purposes was read. Off-street parking and the narrowness of Hopkins Street was discussed. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to turn Petition to the Property, Zoning and Planning Committee (James, Zier, Thompson) for study and report. Motion carried. 2706 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19, 1959 LEASE AGREEMENT FOR RENTING CITY PROPERTY: Lease agreement to rent Lots 11 and 12, Block 22, Pasco, City property to Farley Chevrolet, Inc. was presented by the City Attorney. Following a review of the lease, Motion was made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier authorizing the Mayor to sign lease. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: VACATING EAST AND WEST ALLEY, BLOCK 104, GRAY'S EAST RIVERSIDE ADDITION: Legal Notice of Public Hearing was read on vacating the east and west alley, Block 104, Gray's East Riverside Addition of Pasco. Mayor Pro -Tem declared the Hearing open. No protests were received by letter. Park Superintendent, H. Wyman, made inquiry about the east entrance to the Boat Basin -- if this vacation would in any way hamper the use of this entrance. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James to continue Public Hearing to next regular meeting (June 2nd, 1959). Street Committee (Combs, Zier, VanHoy and Grant) to inspect the location and make report. Motion carried. No other questions or objections were received. VACATING NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY, BLOCK 8 O'KEEFE'S 2nd ADDITION: Legal Notice of Public Hearing was read. Mayor Pro -Tem declared the Hearing open. No objections rendered by letter or in person. Mayor Pro -Tem declared the hearing closed. Motion made by Zier, seconded by VanHoy that an Ordinance be drawn on vacating the North and South Alley, Block 8 O'Keefe's 2nd Addi- tion. Motion carried. REZONING LOTS 17 to 20 BLOCK 9 GERRY'S ADDITION -- T. D. PETERSON: Legal notice of Public Hearing was read following petition to rezone lots 17, to 20 inclusive, Block 9, Gerry's Addition from R-1 to C-1. Mayor Pro -Tem de- clared the hearing open. No objections were received by letter or in person. Mayor Pro -Tem declared the hearing closed. Motion madeyby VanHoy, seconded by James that the City Attorney draw ordinance to cover petition. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: BUILDING SET BACK AND PARKING STRIP -- EARL PERRY: Mr. Earl Perry, 905 West Court, spoke to the Council relative to his buildings and property on Court Street. His present buildings have a 30' set back, he wishes to install a sidewalk adjacent to the buildings and through to Poplar Street, thus leaving space for diagonal parking. Buildings to the west in the same block are set out to the property line, following a discussion, Motion was made by Zier, seconded by Grant that this matter be turned to the Street and Zoning and Planning Committee for study and report. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: REPORTS: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: American National Insurance Co. of Galveston Texas (Ed Hendler, Gen. J. C. Hickox Co. (J. C. Hickox) T. R. VanHoy H. L. Meyer E. S. Iverson Eastside Gas (Claude L. Gregory) L. Jackson Angel C. Holt H. M. Hampson (solicitor) Florence Shuey (solicitor) Della L. Karlquist (solicitor) Ella Logan (solicitor) Leonard Huebner (photographer) Agt.) Insurance Agcy. Contractor Contractor Oil Plant Spark Intensifier Service Sta. (6) Spray Barber College Sell Tomatoes N. W. Portrait N. W. Portrait N. W. Portrait N. W. Portrait 3rd and Columbia Bldg. #139 Airport 1113 West Lewis Box 516 Kennewick 4th and Lewis 1404 East Lewis Walla Walla 9901 32nd SW, Seattle Pasco Hotel Commercial Hotel Commercial Hotel Commercial Hotel Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson approving applications as listed. Motion carried. AIRPORT LEASES: Three.leases presented as follows: Federal Aviation Agency: Renewal of contract July 1, 1959 to June 30, 1960. Contract No. C4ca-5306-A, Flight Assistance Service, $1.00 per year, Pasco, Washington. Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow V. Epp: Building #144, July 1, 1959 to July 1, 1960, Living Quarters, $100.00 received for the rental fee for July, 1959 and $100.00 to be paid for every month on or before the 1st day of every calendar month thereafter for term of lease. Goddards, Inc: Building #61 (Warehouse 3) except for the south 24 feet. June 1, 1959 on a month to month basis -- not to exceed one year. $240.00 received for the first and last months, and $120.00 to be paid on or before the 1st day of every calendar month thereafter.Motion made by VanHoy'; seconded by Thompson, authorizing the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. r 27U" "47 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19, 1959 PURCHASES:` Purchases requested as follows: AIRPORT: Three tires and one roll of hardware cloth $ 108.30 PARK.DEPARTMENT: Paint and tax 83.20 GOLF COURSE DEPARTMENT: 3000 lbs of grass seed and tax 1,544..40 WATER DEPARTMENT: Two lZ" meters, one desk and chair, five (5) fire hydrants and three valves; garlock packing 1,496.20 Total All Departments --- $3,232.10 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Grant authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 965: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF ELECTRICAL PHONOGRAPHS, PIN BALL GAMES OR MACHINES, AND GAMES OR MACHINES OF SKILL OR AMUSEMENT, REPEALING SECTIONS 50 AND 54 OF ORDINANCE NO. 735 AND PASCO CITY CODE.3-2.48 AND 3-2.52 AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Grant that Ordinance No. 965 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 965 was read by title. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 965 has been given a reading by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 965. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 966: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDIN- ANCE NO. 595 AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.08 and 5-9.16, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY WITH.IN.THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COM- MERCIAL C-1. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy to read.Ordinance No. 966 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 966 was read by title.. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 966 has been given a reading by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Zier, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Ordinance No. 966. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). DOG ORDINANCE: Not ready to present. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Grant., seconded by Thompson to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., June 2, 1959. Motion carried. ATTE T: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS _ 67�c� . R. Combs, Mayor Pro -Tem 1959.