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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-1959 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:08 P. M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were 0. C. Adams, Zier. Absent were Ed Thompson and T. R. VanHoy. ineer George R. Fisher were present. APPROVING OF THE MINUTES: C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, H. C. James and David City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City;-Ehg- Minutes of meeting held June 16, 1959 were approved with no dissent. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. To hear from the public. No one desired to speak. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: BILLS: Vouchers presented for payment as follows: Current Expense Water Departgkent Street Department Building & Ajj.-erations W & S Rev Bonds -1957 Golf Course Park Department Cemetery Department Airport Department Library Department - Yacht Basin Employment Security Total for all Departments 20,155.66 18,839.78 3,540.11 420.10 12,643.63 4,446.90 6,569.53 2,195.49 4,772.66 1,781.02 53.28 5,337.19 $ 80,755.95 Motion mdde by Adams, seconded by Combs that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). LOADING ZONE, 117 NORTH 3rd. AVENUE: A letter was read from E. R. Ralph, Manager of the Columbia Electric requesting a loading and unloading zone in front of their office and warehouse. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier to turn this to the Police Committee for report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S CONVENTION AT WENATCHEE: R. B. Lovelace, Building Inspector, requests permission to attend the Building Inspector's meeting July 23 and July 24, 1959 also to use the City Car for transportation. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James granting the request. Motion carried. SEWER EXTENSION - KIRCHNER HILL SECOND ADDITION: A letter was read from C. F. Whetsler stating an agreement was made with Mr. Kirchner whereby he will pay sewer front footage on Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 through 18, Block 1; the city will have the sewer constructed by Brown Excavation to speed this installation and want approval of some contract papers to be signed by Brown Excavation and the Mayor; Cost $4,170.00; tax $166.80 making a total of $4;336.80. Motion made by Zier secotd ed by Combs approving the agreement and contract as stipulated by C. F. Whetsler. -Motion carried unanimous. 12" WATER LINE NORTH ON LUCAS FROM COURT: A letter was read from C. F. Whetsler requesting permission to lay approximately 450' of 12" B.J. CI Pipe from Court north on Lucas.to connect to the existing 12" line on Lucas. Estimated cost $3,300.00. Motion made by Combs, -seconded by Zier authorizing the request. Motion carried unanimous. REFUND - INTERMOUNTAIN MORTGAGE COMPANY: Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler by letter, requests authority be granted to the Treasurer to refund $337.50 to the Intermountain Mortgage Company for front footage assessment on water. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Zier authorizing refund as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BROWNHAVEN NURSING HOME, NORTH ARTHUR & HENRY: A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending the change of zone classification from R-1 to R-2 following a public hearing and investigation. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., July 21, 1959. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING GOLF COURSE BUILDING: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 7, 1959 City Clerk states that Bill of Sale from KALE Inc., coveriiig,;one 30' x 40' wood frame building has been completed and recorded at the Courthouse as of June 19, 1959. BIDS - OIL FURNACE FOR BUILDING NO. 57 AT THE AIRPORT: Two bids were submitted and read as follows: Morrison RefrVgeration & Heating Inc.. $ 749.00 Tax 29.96 $778.96 Foster Sheet Metal Works $ 796.00 Tax 31.84 $827.84 Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier to accept the low price of Morrison Refrigeration & Heating Company in the amount of $778.96 as received by the Airport Manager. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). PETITION - STREET OILING POPLAR STREET AREA: A petition was read requesting favorable consideration for oiling the Poplar Street area, signed by 20 signers. A short discussion followed. No action taken. PETITION FOR STREET OILING, 900 BLOCK ON PEARL STREET: A petition was read requesting that Pearl Street be oiled in the 900 Block at the City expense, Petition signed by 15 signers. A discussion followed. Motion made by Combs, that streets be oiled and paid for by interest bearing warrants. Motion lost for the want of a second. Those present desiring to speak were given the opportunity. PUBLIC HEARING -ANNEXATION OAKLEY ADDITION: Notice of public hearing was read. Mayor declared the hearing open. Mr. Ecker and Mr. Jilek were present. No objections registered by letter or in person. Hearing declared closed by the Mayor. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James approving the annexation to the City that part of Oakley's Riverfront Addition to Pasco as shown by the plat thereof recorded with the Auditor of Franklin County, Washington, bounded on the north and east by the City limits and on the west by the center line of Mayne Street and by the south line of Washington Street on the wouth, also approving zone M-1 as recommended by the Planning Commission -this being the zone most analogous to present zoning and that Ordinance be drawn by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimous. VACATING 10' OF DAKOTA STREET - PUBLIC HEARING: Notice of Public Hearing was read. Mayor declared the hearing open. No protests received by letter or in person. Public hearing declared closed. Motion made by James, seconded by Combs authorizing the vacation of 10' of Dakota Street from Olive to Sylvester, affecting Blocks 12, 17, 18, 23 and 24, Helm's Second Addition as petitioned. City Attorney requested to draw ord- inance. Motion carried unanimous. BIDS- SEWER EXTENSION, BLOCKS 1 & 2, HILLVTEW AMENDED ADDITION: Notice of Public Hearing was read. Four (4) bids received, opened and read as follows: John M. Keltch $ 9,264.65 Tax 370.58 $ 9,635.23 Brown Excavation Company $ 10,393.00 Tax 415.72 $ 10,808.72 E. Earl Warren $ 11,177.50 Tax 447.10 $ 11,624.60 Hughes & Mahaffey $ 8,503.00 Tax 340.12 $ 8,843.12 Bid bonds were submitted with each bid. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs to turn bids to Engineer and Water Committee to study and given power to act. Motion carried unanimous. STREET SWEEPER: ( WAYNE RENTAL PLAN) Mayor read the plan submitted by Mf. King. The Wayne Rental plan is designed to fit any type of financing that may be required by a municipality. The following example can be applied to any 12, 24 or 36 monthly payment plan: Sweeper price $ 9,295.00 f.o.b. Pasco Accessories - Optional 200.00 $ 9,495.00 3 year rental plan @ 3% per year equals 9% 854.55 Total $1Q,349.55 35 monthly payments @ $287.49 1 monthly payment @ 287.40 The plandrequires two monthly payments to be paid on delivery, (2 @ $287.49) and one monthly payment each 30 days thereafter until paid in full. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 7, 1959 Emergency Ordinance was mentioned as a provision for financing. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant to turn this to the Street Committee for study and recommendation at next regular meet- ing. Motion carried. REPORTS: PURCHASES: Purchases requested as follows: CEMETERY: Liners, Blacktop, spreader and fertilizer $ 819.64 CITY CLERK: Adding Machine - 369.72 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT: Wax & cleaner 55.12 SPRAY DEPARTMENT: $dray material 493.58 WATER DEPARTMENT: Pipe, tubing, stops, valves & bends 1,439.77 GOLF COURSE: Grass seed, aluminum doors, keys, joints, sheet rock, gang mowers, rewire building and peat moss 3,586.02 Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams authorizing purchases as read. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). AIRPORT LEASES: Pacific Northwest Pipeline Corp State of Washingtmn, Dept of Hwys Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier authorizing the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Fifteen (15) business license applications -and 8 solicitor applications presented as follows: Wiscombe Painting Company West Lewis Conoco Service Beavers Sea Foods Blue Mountain Ro-Tile Co George L. Flanagan Belling Collection Service S. B. Grant Deljo Limousine Service Weaver Exterminating Service Paul C. Clise P. G. Papworth Kurbitz Medical Center Paul E. McManis Ralph A. Rodgers Richard G. Patrick (For name change) John C. Butler Katie Conely Marie Frodsham William Wallace Bill Johnson James A. Fyffe Jean McGahan Marjorie H. Ball Paint contractor 2103 N. Arthur. Service Station 1603 W. Lewis Wholesale delivery Seattle Contractor Walla Walla Contractor Kennewick . Collection service 824 W. Lewis Contractor. 1628 W. Irving Limousine service Pasco Airport Fumigating Kennewick Vending Machines Kennewick Concession stand 1624 W. Lewis Pharmacy 516 W. Margaret Dentist 516 W. Margaret Attorney 417 No. 4th Attorney 609 W. Clark Solicitor 2103 N. Arthur Solicitor-Hardel 1703 E. Lewis Solicitor-Hardel 1703 E. Lewis Solicitor-Hardel 1703 E. Lewis Solicitor-Hardel 1703 E. Lewis Solicitor-Hardel 1703 E. Lewis Solicitor-Hardel 1703 E. Lewis Solicitor-Hardel 1703 E. Lewis Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier approving applications. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 965: Central Music Company Owner's license, 14 pinball licenses, 8 phonograph & shuffleboard licenses Kennewick Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier approving applications. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 967: AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT, FORM, DATE, INTEREST RATE, MATURITY AND DENOMINATIONS OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 64 BONDS AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE THEREOF TO THE CITY AS AN INVESTMENT FOR ITS FIREMAN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND, CONSUMER DEPOSIT AND CEMETERY TRUST FUND Motion made by Adams, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 967. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 71p 1959 BRBINANCE NO. 970: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF STREET, ALLEY. AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS Motion made by Adams, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 979 has been read and turned to the Council as a whole for report at next regular meeting. Mdtion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 971: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 132 OF ORDINANCE NO. 962, BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM, ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE AND OPERATION OF THE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM, ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATESJ ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURE AND CHARGES FOR EXTENSIONS OF WATER AND SEWER MAINS, AND DEFINING OFFENSES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE Motion made by Grant, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 971 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Grant to adopt Ordinance No. 971. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 443: A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING SALARIES AND WAGES WITHIN THE STREET DEPARTMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO UNDER THER TERMS OF R. C. W. 35.33.120 Motion made by Combs, seconded by Adams that Resolution No. 443 besread. Motion carried. Resolution No. 443 was read. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Combs that Resolution No. 443 was read. Motion carried. A discussion followed. Motion made by Combs that this be turned to the City Attorney and Mayor for solution. Motion withdrawn. Motion made by Combs that the Mayor, City Attorney and Grant figure this out. Motion died for the want of a second. BUILDING INSPECTOR's REPORT. Report was read. Mayor requests that figures be brought forward each month. 0 NEW FLAG WITH 49 STARS: Glenn Mack presented the Mayor with a new flag of 49 stars for the City Hall. MID -COLUMBIA REGIONAL LIBRARY MERGER: Mr. Cooley, Chairman of the Library Committee of the Chambdr;:ofi.Commerce spoke in behalf of Mid Columbia Regional Merger and expressed the desire of the Committee by reporting that they wish to have the Pasco Library in the Regional System. Mrs. Gregson and Mrs. Nelson spoke supporting the merger. Mrs. Paul Blanton and several interested tax payers were present in behalf of independence and retaining Pasco's Library for Pasco. Mrs. Blanton spoke at,length on Pasco's advancements and feels sure the Library will not be forgotten and that ways and means will be found to create andadequate library and service. It was stated that the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has sparkplugged the movement for joining the Mid Columbia. Mayor Hicks states it would be a case of furnishing money without a voice as to what it would be used for. Signing a temporary contract for a period of three years was mentioned; being released from the contract was stated by Mrs. Blanton as not being easy -to do. KELLY ADDITION PLAT - TREATMENT OF RICHARDSON AVENUE: City Clerk mentioned a copy of letter to the Planning Commission from G. R. Fisher, setting out nine points to be considered before the Plat is adopted. C. F. WHETSLER (CALL FOR BIDS): A letter was read from the Water Superintendent stating it was the request of his and the City Engineer to be authorized to call for sealed bids soon as property owners pay front footage charges for sewer mains. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Adams authorizing the City Engineer and the Water Superintend- ent to call for sealed bids as soon as property owner pays the front footage charges for the sewer mains when necessary to speed up the installation. Motionrcarried unanimous. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 7, 1959 ADJOURNMENT: a Motion made by Zier, seconded by Adams to adjounn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., July 21, 1959. Motion carried. r ATTEST: Ra and Hicks, Mayor City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS �I DAY OF 1959. Adah M. Perry, City Clerk 27P�