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Home My WebLink About08-04-1959 Minutes2� REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Meeting called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: AUGUST 4, 19 By Clerk. Councilmen present were G. A. Grant, H. C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. Absent was C. R. Combs. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick -was present. APPROVING THE MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting held July 21, 1959 were approved. Motion so made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson. Carried. BILLS: Current bills presented as follows: Current Expense $3+,226.17 Water Department 27,921.59 Airport Department 5,470.13 Library Department 1,747.65 Cemetery Department 2,362.31 Park Department 7,077.52 Golf Course 7,881.13 Building & Alterations 278.37 W & S Rev. Bonds 1957 3,278.76 Yacht Basin 1.73 L.I.D. #64 18.31 Firemen's Rel. & Pension 699.02 Total, all Departments $90,962.69 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion car-- by Roll Call vote of five (5). ried COMMUNICATIONS: AIRPORT DELINQUENT RENT: A letter was read from H. W. Parkinson, stating the Tri -City Mattress Co. was three (3) months in arrears in the amount of $105.00. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier to turn this to the City Attorney. Motion carried. HEALTH DEPARTMENT, SPRAY PROGRAM: A letter was read from the District Health Department stating the funds in the budget for the spray program have been deleted and wishing to know if the Council wished to continue the pro- gram, and how. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James that the spray program be continued, Mayor to obtain figures for Resolution. Motion carried unanimous. EASTSIDE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: A letter was read strongly urging the Mayor and Council to select a new Councilman from the East side. This is urged to avoid the "Buddy System" in the City Government and encourage re- sponsible dignified representation from a cross section of all of Pasco. Signed by Napoleon Wilson, Vice -President. REFUND: Georgina M. Moerike requested a refund of $15.00 paid for business license not used. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing refund as requested. Motion carried by Roll Call vote of five (5). BIDS: (CAST IRON PIPE) Bids for cast iron pipe called for this date. Two bids were received as follows: United States Pipe & Foundry Co. -------Unit A-1 & A-2.....$28,479.60 1318 Fourth Avenue 4% State Sales Tax 1,139.18 Seattle, Washington Total, A-1 A-2 $29,618.78 Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. ------Unit A-1 & A-2 $28,004.40 319 SW Washington 4% State Tax 1,120.18 Portland, Oregon Total, A-1 A-2 $29,124.58 Uhit B-1 & B-2..$29,527.20 4% State Sales Tx 1,181.09 Total B-1 B-2 $30,708.29 Unit B-1 & B-2 4% State Tax Total, B-1 B-2 $29,052.00 1,162.08 $30,214.08 Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to turn bids to the City Engineer and Chairman of the Water Committee for checking and recommendation. Motion carried. Under reports, Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to accept the lowest of Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co's bid in the amount of $29,124.58. Motion carridd by roll call vote of five (5). BIDS: (AIRPORT SIDING): Bids for airport siding called for this date. Four (4) bids were received as follows: Madison Lumber Griggs Building Supply Bestway Building, Prosser Western Materials Item A $1,626.78 Item A $no bid Item A. $1,701.82 Item A $1,736.42 Item B $1,674.69 Item B $2,282.13 Item B $1,707.01 Item B $2,004.70 Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson to turn bids to Airport Manager, Chairman of the Airport Committee and City Supervisor to check and give power to act. Motion carried unanimous. 2 s'o�r PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 4, 1959 REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT Mrs. Casey Sheppard wished to know when the new city dump would be open and the old dump closed. A discussion followed. She was informed that the Council Committee wished to meet again with John Dietrich before making a decision. She also mentioned a Ward System , be established for Pasco. Napoleon Wilson Stated he was not a minister. Mayor Hicks said this Council was far from being a "Buddy System." REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (1) Earl Perry's Street: Motion made by James, seconded by VanHoy that Mr. Perry comply with the Ordinance on 31' from center line to curb and in other places 21' from center line of street to curb. Motion carried. (2) Jack Ungerecht -- Block 1 Stadium Park Addition Sewer: Zier reports that at a meeting on the request of Mr. Ungerecht to treat sewer installation as,a new project, the majority- of ajorityof members present agreed that the ordinance be observed. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson that Mr. Ungerecht comply with the Ordinance. Motion carried four (4) to one (1), VanHoy voting No. (3) Street Sweeper Purchase: Councilman Zier, was to investigate and report before budget time; more time is needed. (4) Street Cuts and Excavation: Ordinance needed to be worked out. (5) Ordinance limiting construction of streets done at City's expense, Ordinance No. 970 to be amended before adopted. (6) Vacating Alley in Block 104, Gray's East Riverside Addition: Ordinance to be prepared, P.U.D. has requested an easement. Motion7made by by Grant, seconded by VanHoy authorizing the City Attorney to prepare Ordinance vacating alley in Block 104 Gray's East Riverside Addition with utility easement. Motion carried. (7) Punch Boards: Ordinance to be read. (8) Business License Ordinance: Mr. Hanson, City Manager of Kennewick, thinks Kennewick, Richland and Pasco should have a meeting of an exploratory nature. Mayor to make ar- rangements. (14) Sidewalk Agreement -- Willie Vaughn: Mr. Vaughn desires to blacktop sidewalk area around Church of God and Butte and Wehe. Agreement studied by Committee. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant to grant a temporary waiver,by agreement,of Ordinance No. 891 and authorize Mayor to sign. Motion carried. (18) Telephone Franchise: City Attorney says the Telephone Company has done nothing following their last meeting. (19) Street Name Program: More time granted. Mayor to investigate. (24) Dog Ordinance: Councilman James states a Dog Ordinance will be presented for next meeting to be passed or rejected. (25) Curb Cut -- Smith Truck and Tractor: Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing request of Smith Truck and Tractor for curb cut. Motion carried unanimous. REPORTS: virnruACFc. Water Department (kemlime, valves, boxes, pipe, typing stand, desk, table) $1,944.56 Cemetery Department (2 screen doors & hardware, one tarp) 48.66 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy authorizing purchases as itemized. Motion carried. AIRPORT LEASES: Four (4) leases presented as follows: The E. J. Bartells Co True's Oil Company Murl M. Kirk John A. Penny & C. V. Myers, dba "Pasco Potato Sales" Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing Mayor to sign. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSES: Nine applications presented as follows: Westside Shell Service (Herbert C. Rodig) Service Station 1624 West Lewis St. D. Earle Hensley Co. Inc. (R. J. Dunlap) Broker Office 424 West Lewis St. Allied Enterprises Inc. (C. W. McGrath) Contractor (floor covgs) 607 West Clark Patton & Hill (Cecil C. Hill & A. G. Patton) General Contractor 3121 W. 4th; Kennewick Wn. Northwest Concrete Constr. (Betty J. Jones) Concrete Contractor 1503 W. Mound Actro Soil Mfg. Co. (Ronald R. Chaney) Fert & Soil Condr. 404 N. 7th Ninya Voorhees Dance Studio 1106 W. Henry Robert Markstrom Solicitor, Fuller Brush Co. 715 W. Henry Christian Record Benevolent Assoc. Inc. (James H. McGee) Solicit, Funds Route 1, Box 366 Auburn Z PASCO, WASHINGTON Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier approving applications for issuance. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT: Building Inspector's report was read and ordered filed. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #64: Bonds were received in the amount of $116,508:07 to be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, sealed and delivered to the City Treasurer. Bond No. 1 will be returned to Weter, Roberts and Shefelman for approving opinion, then returned to the Treasurer. This was approved by the City Attorney this date. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 973: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 965, BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF ELECTRICAL PHONOGRAPHS, PIN -BALL GAMES OR.MACHINES, AND GAMES OR MACHINES OF SKILL OR AMUSEMENT. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 973 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 973 was read by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 973 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 973. Motion carried by Roll Call Vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 976: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 595 AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.08 AND 5-9.12, AND BEING AN OR- DINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION FROM RESI- DENTIAL R-1 TO RESIDENTIAL R-2 OF THE FOLLOWING DES- CRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASH- INGTON: LOTS 1 to 4, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 13, SYLVESTER'S ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 49, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, AND LOTS 1 to 4, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 1, SYLVESTER'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 50, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Grant that Ordinance No. 976 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 976 was read by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 976 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance No. 976. Motion carried by Roll Cd.l vote of five (5). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Zier, seconded by Grant to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. August 18, 1959. Motion carried. Raymond Hicks, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1959. M. Perry, City Clerk