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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-1959 MinutesI 2807 RASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 18, 1959 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:20 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Pro -Tem Elect, T. R. Van Hoy. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were H. C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. Absent were Mayor Raymond Hicks, and Councilmen C. R. Combs and G. A. Grant. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James appointing T. R. VanHoy Acting Mayor Pro -Tem. Motion carried. City Attorney and City Supervisor were present. APPROVING THE MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting held August 4, 1959 were approved. Motion so made by T. R. VanHoy, seconded by Thompson and carried. COMMUNICATIONS: RESURFACING RUNWAY & TAXI WAY: A letter was read from Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson stating his 1960 Budget included $150,000.00 for resurfacing Runway IIL-29R & EW - NS taxiways. Receipts to off -set by matching from the Federal Aviation Agency and Revenue Bond Issue. In order to obtain Federal Money in 1960 a request must be made prior to September 1, 1959. It will be necessary to have a Bonding Company ascertain if Airport income would justify the sale of Revenue Bonds. The Council by choice could issue General Obligation Bonds, this would have to be done in 1961. Mr. Parkinson's estimate on present airport earnings is $7,000.00 to $9,000.00 annually. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James that this be turned to the Airport,Committee, Mayor and Airport Manager with power to act. Motion carried. OPINION ON L.I.D. 464 BONDS: A letter was read from Weter, Roberts & Shefelman as follows: (letterhead) WETER, ROBERTS & SHEFELMAN. Lawyers Northern Life Tower Seattle 1, City of Pasco, Washington Gentlemen: Telephone Main 2-1818 August 6, 1959 Opinion on $116,508.07 of Local Improvement District No. 64 Bonds of the City of Pasco, Washington We have examined the transcript of proceedings had by the City of Pasco, Washington, and other proceedings relating to the issuance by the City of $116,508.07 of bonds of Local Improvement District No. 64, and have also examined executed Bond No. 1 thereof with interest coupons attached. These bonds were issued for the purpose of paying a part of the cost and expense of improving Brown Street from the east line of Chase Avenue to the east line.of Illinois Avenue and from the west line of Oneonta Avenue to the west line of Lucas Avenue and. certain other streets and avenues in the City of Pasco by the construction and installation of asphaltic concrete pavement, crushed rock base course, concrete gutter and concrete curb where necessary, storm sewer facilities including catch basins, manholes, provisions for temporary disposal of storm water, withall necess- ary appurtenances and all necessary contigent items, pursuant to Ordinance No. 928,, passed the 3rd day of June, 1958. The bonds consist of Bond No. 1 in the denomination of $508.07 and bonds numbered from 2 to 117, inclusive, each in the denomina- tion of $1,000.00. The bonds are dated June 15, 1959, and bear interest at the rate of 4% per annum, payable annually out of the "Local Improvement Fund, District No. 64," of the City of Pasco. The bonds shall mature twenty-two years after their date of issue with the right reserved to retire any or all of the bonds prior to maturity in numerical order, lowest numbers first, on any interest payment date whenever there is money in the fund of the District available for such purpose, save and except that they are valid obligations of the Local Improvement Guaranty Fund of the City of Pasco, Washington. It is our opinion that the City of Pasco, Washington,.is a duly organized and legally existing city of the third class under the laws of the State of Washington. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 18, 1959 _ OPINION ON L.I.D. 464 BONDS (Continued): It is our opinion that the bonds are issued in full compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington and the ordinances of the City of Pasco relating thereto, and constitute a valid obligation of the District and of the Local Improvement Guarnaty Fund of the City of Pasco. In our opinion, under existing federal law and rulings, the interest on these bonds is exempt from federal income taxes. Respectfully submitted, WETER, ROBERTS & SHEFELMAN by /s/ Harold S. Shefelman HS : j c No action needed. DOG ORDINANCE FAVORED: A letter was read from Herman Mueri,.1931 W. Ruby, encouraging the passage of a dog control Ordinance. BUSINESS LICENSE TRANSFER -- EBONY & IVORY TV & RADIO REPAIR: A letter was read from Mr. Nunley requesting a location transfer from 507 South ,Main to 212 South Fifth. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James authorizing transfer. Motion carried. SANITARY SEWER -- BLOCK ONE -- KIRCHNER HILL ADDITION: A letter was read from.George R. Fisher stating Brown Excavation Co. had completed Sanitary Sewer in accordance with specifications and recommends the final acceptance of the job and that the State Tax Commission and Department of Labor and Industries be so notified. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson that in accordance with City Engineers recommendation to accept Brown Excavation Company's contract as completed and tax authorities be notified so release can be ob- tained. Motion carried. TRANSFERS: City Treasurer requests an order to transfer of the advance payments on L.I.D. No. 64, $14,249.37 from L.I.D. No. 64 Fund to L.I.D. No. 64 Construction Fund. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James authorizing transfer as stated. Motion carried. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 14, 1959: The report was read pertaining to bond purchases and investments. EQUIPMENT SHOW - SEPTEMBER 20 to 23, 1959: George R. Fisher wishes to attend this display show in Seattle which will cover all phases of Public Works. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing Fisher to attend. Motion carried. SIXTH BIENNIAL INLAND EMPIRE WATER WORKS SCHOOL -- PULLMAN, WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 14-16, 1959: C. F. Whetsler requests that three (3) Water Department personnel and himself be given permission to attend; the expense for this school is allowed in the present budget. Motion made by James, seconded by Zier, granting request. Motion carried. WATER LINE & FIRE HYDRANT BETWEEN 10 & 11th B to A Street: C. F. Whetsler wishes to install 475' of 6" C-1 pipe in the alley between 10th & 11th from B to A streets, also one fire hydrant on A. Estimated cost $1,850.00. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to grant installation as requested. Motion carried. CORNELL, HOWLAND, HAYES & MERRYFIELD -- FINAL INSPECTION, WATER TREATMENT PLANT: A letter was read from Holly Cornell, certifying the work contract of Lee Hoffman, Inc. has been completed in accordance with the contract documents (Exceptions noted) and recommend that upon com- pletion by the Contractor of the Washington State Legal Tax requirements, payment be made to the Contractor in the amount of $47,793.38 which is the contractors retained percentage less $3,400.00 to cover cost of equipment yet to be replaced. It is suggested that $3,400.00 be retained until all remaining items have been completed. If you concur with these recommendations, will you please sign two (2) copies of the enclosed change order No. 7 and forward them to the contractor for signature. Contractor's.statement enclosed. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thomppon, to accept completion of contract as recommended by Cornell, with exceptions and change order No. 7. Motion carried. Affidavit signed by Lee Hoffman was read. 2809 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 18, 1959 REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: CITY DUMP: Mrs. Casey Sheppard made inquiry as to the present status of abandonment of the old dump and why the new dump is not being used. Councilman James informed her that the committee had a meeting with John Dietrich, and expect,to:,meet again before next council meeting, there are several things to be decided on -- they expect to have a report by September 1, 1959. GOSPEL MISSION (JEHOVAH WITNESSES): -- 11th and Hopkins Chuck Gibson and Mr. Ward requested of the Council permission allowing a plumber who is a member of the Mission to do the sewer connecting work with out a plumbers licnese. Building Inspector R. B. Lovelace read Section 4 of Ordinance No. 789, City Attorney Richard G. Patrick also read the Ordinance and stated that the Church being incorporated liability insurance holding the City of Pasco harmtless is all that would be necessary if the Council chose to so do. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James authorizing the Building Inspector to issue permit to John Wilman upon filing necessary insurance as stated by the City Attorney. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: RESOLUTION NO. 445 FOR PUBLIC HEARING: HARRY & DORA LEE and HUGH & ANNA HANRATTY requested through Ordinance No. 650 to have "D" Street vacated between 5th and 6th, adjacent to lots 1, 2 & 16 Block 15 Gantenbein's Addition, also lots 9 Block 10 lots 4 through 8 Block 10 all set out in Resolution No. 445. Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson to read Resolution No. 445 setting the date for Public Hearing Tuesday 8:00 P.M. September 15th, 1959. Motion carried. Resolution No. 445: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE "D" STREET BETWEEN 5th AND 6th. (Lots 1 & 2 & 16 Block 15 Gantenbein's Addition - Harry & Dora Lee; Lots 4 through 8, Block 10 Gantenbein's Addition - Hugh & Anna Hanratty; Lot 9 Block 10 Gantenbein's Addition. - Harry & Dora Lee). Resolution No. -445 was read. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy that Resolution No. 445 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James to adopt Resolution No. 445 Motion carried, by Roll Call Vote of Four (4): PUBLIC HEARING -- VACATING PORTION OF ALLEY BLOCK 4 PASCO: Legal Notice of hearing was read. Mayor Pro -Tem declared the hearing open. No protests rendered in person, nor by letter. Mayor Pro -Tem declared the hearing closed. Motion made by James, seconded by Zier, authorizing the City Attorney to draw Ordinance. Motion carried. PROPOSALS -- ON SEWER EXTENSION FOR BLOCK 1, STADIUM PARK ADDITION: Three (3) proposals were received as follows: Warren Excavation Co. 910 South 9th Street - Pasco, Washington $ 2,254.62 Brown Excavation Co. P. 0. Box 62, Pasco, Washington $ 2,317.02 Hughes & Mahaffey 3023 W. Hood Avenue, Kennewick, Washington $ 2,606.60 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James to turn proposals to Engineer, Water Committee and Superintendent to mice extensions and power to act. Motion carried. REPORTS: AIRPORT LEASES: One (1) lease presented: GODDARDS INC. —South 24 ft. of Bldg. #61 (Warehouse 3) August 1, 1959 to June 1, 1960, month to month basis. $80.00 per month, first and last month paid. For warehouse. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing Mayor to sign lease. PURCHASES: Requests read by Thompson as follows: Police Department: Parking Meter Parts Health Department: Spray Material City Treasurer Department: 5,000 City Treasurer's Receipts Airport Department: Replacement lamps for runway lights, low water fuel cut-off, valve, and switch for boiler in Bldg. #70 Water Department; Meter yokes, copper, drills, meters, pipe threader meter repair parts, paint, adding machine, valve box, meter box, pipe fittings Park Department: Tires ($108.16) and Vacuum equipment for pool with hose etc. ($445.00) Total -- All Departments --------------------------------- Motion carried. $ 219.80 269.40 154.00 & tax 235.00 1,987.28 553.16 $ 3,418.64 280 PASCO, WASHINGTON Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James allowing purchases as requested. Motion carried by Roll Call Vote of Four (4). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Five Applications submitted as follows: Leon Kilburn Capital Adjustment Service (Robert A. Young) Magic Clipper Barber Shop (0. E. Larsen, C. E. Stone) Columbia Memorial Gardens (M. A. Ramsdell) Granger Glad Garden (Mr. & Mrs. Homer L. Fry) 811 S. Fruitland, Kennewick Building Contractor 404 N. Owen, Pasco (OK P1. Com.) Collection Agency 506 West Clark, Pasco Barber Shop 213 North Fourth,,Pasco Cemetery Route 1, Box 270, Granger Flower Sales Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson approving applications for license. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 446: A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $550.00 FROM "CITY HOSPITAL EXPENSE" UNDER T.' "HEALTH & SANI- TATION" TO "INSECT SPRAY, MTNCE. & OPER." AND "LABOR" UNDER THE "SPRAY PROGRAM" UNDER THE 1959 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO UNDER THE TERMS R.C.W. 35.33.120. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James to read Resolution No. 446. Motion carried. Resolution No. 446 was read. Motion -.made by Zier, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No. 446 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James to adopt Resolution No. 446. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). RESOLUTION NO. 447: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF CURRENT NEEDS IN UNITED STATES BONDS AND NOTES. Motion made by James, seconded by Zier to read Resolution No. 447. Motion carried. Resolution No. 447 was read. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No..447 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier to adopt Resolution No. 447. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4), ORDINANCE NO. 977: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE EAST AND WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 104, GRAY'S EAST RIVERSIDE ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 21, RECORDS OF FRANK- LIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND SECOND STREET SOUTH OF WASHINGTON STREET, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to read Ordinance No. 977 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 977 was read. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 977 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 977. Motion carried by Roll Call Vote of four (4). ORDINANCE NO. 978: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE HARBORING, KEEPING AND RUNNING AT LARGE OF DOGS: PROVIDING FOR LIC- ENSING, IMPOUNDING, SALE AND OTHER DISPOSITION THEREOF: DECLARING CERTAIN ACTIONS TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS: AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 656, 764, and 814, AND PASCO CODE 7-12.04 to 7-12.24, inclusive, AS NOW WRITTEN, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 978 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 978 was read by title. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 978 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance No. 978. Motion carried by Roll Call Vote of four (4). REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS. 28 AUGUST 18, 1959 REPORT ON PROPOSAL -- SEWER LINE IN BLOCK 1 STADIUM PARK ADDITION: Report on sewer line in Block 1, Stadium Park Addition (page 2809). Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to accept the proposal submitted by Warren Construction Co. in the amount of $2,254.62. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). BUDGET REPORT: City Clerk furnished each member with a copy of the monthly budget report of all departments for the month of July, 1959. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., September 1, 1959. Motion carried. Acf'ing 'Mayor pro-IGe3n;.'�,'Tl:-='R. Varg§' • ATTEST: . pzej",':� Adah M. Perry - City C erk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1959. Adah M. Perry - City Clerk 0