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Home My WebLink About09-01-1959 Minutesk 2 L N REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 1, 1959 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, H. C. Fames, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. City Attorney R. G. Patrick was present. APPROVING THE MINUTES: Motion made by James, seconded by Combs approving minutes of meeting held August 18, 1959. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills against the City were read as follows. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing the payment of all vouchers properly signed and approved. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Current Expense $ 22,300.08 Water Department 16,464.32 Park Department 6,540.55 Street Department 4,189.27 Golf Course 6,577.26 Airport Department 9,807.63 Cemetery Department 1,568.17 Library Department 1,984.33 L. I. D. #64 1,093.65 Building & Alterations 4.02 Total for all Departments $ 70,329.28 COMMUNICATIONS: CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR APPLICATION: A letter was read from Zane Casey, 820 So. 11th, applying for the position and stating his qualifications and anticipated procedures if appointed. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Grant to turn this application to the Civilian Defense Committee. Motion carried. DOG ORDINANCE APPRECIATED: A letter was read from Hal Gislesen commending the Mayor and Cound:il for enacting a dog control ordinance. BACK -HOE & BUCKET: A. letter was read from C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent, requesting authority to obtain quotations on a back -hoe and loader bucket for the tractor. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson authorizing the request as stated. Motion carried. AIRPORT LEASE - RELEASED: A letter was read from Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson stating that the Brown Lumber Company of Oak Harbor, Washington, wished to be released from their obligation in their lease. H. W. Parkinson states that he has a suitable tenant for the area and recommends that their request be granted. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant that the Brown Lumber Company lease be cancelled as requested by Parkinson. Motion carried. AIRPORT DELINQUENT RENTALS: H. W. Parkinson reports the following rental accounts delinquent: R. C. Hensley 3 months Superior Mfg Co. 3 months $90.00 300.00 Motion made by Grant, seconded by James to turn this letter to the City Attorney for collection. Motion carried. REPORTS: BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Report for the month of August 1959 was read and ordered filed. REPORT ON.INSTALLATIONS - WATER DEPARTMENT: A report was read from C. F. Whetsler and ordered filed. 281 REGULAR MEETING READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 979: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY LYING SOUTH OF AN EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH- ERLY LINE OF THE EAST AND WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 4; PASCO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 32A, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 961 SEPTEMBER 1, 1959 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Tf1ompson to read Ordinance No. 979 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 979 was read by title. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 979 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, sec- onded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 979. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESQLUTION NO. 448: 'A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE WAGES AND HOURS OF CITY'EMPLOYEES AND AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RES- OLUTION NO. 442 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson to read Resolution No. 448. Motion carried. Resolution No. 448 was read. Motion made by James, seconded•by'•Zier that Resolution No. 448 has been read. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant to turn this Resolution to the Police eommittee for report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. NEW GARBAGE DUMP - Mrs. Casey Sheppatd asked about a report to be made using the new dump. Mr. James reported that the 28th of September 1959 as the date that Mr. Dietrich will start using the new dump. Mrs. Sheppard then requested that the road to the old dump be marked closed and barricaded. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED WITHOUT DISSENT. REPORTS (CONT): PURCHASES: AIRPORT: Floor tile for building PARK: WATER: Seed, fertilizer & tools Gasket, yokes, nipples & parts for pump $ 50.00 1,405.60 1,217.95 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy that requests for purchaees as stated above be allowed. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy to hold up three (3) pccountsffor further study and investigation regarding irregularities in purchase orders for purchases made by the Planner and not requested through council. Motion carried. (Shields $23.81; Basin Typewriter $44.86 and Book Publishing Company $52.00; Total $120.67) AIRPORT LEASES: Two (2) leases presented as follows: A. R. Sime and/or Sime Construction Company Cliff Ungerecht Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James authorizing the Mayor to sign leases. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Seven (7) applications presented as.follows: Kennewick Plumbing & Heating Denver Importing Company T. L. Thompson F. L. Getz Karel Couchon Ralph Couchon Benevolent Order of America Gas Installer Tapestry Sales Solicitor Solicitor Solicitor Solicitor Enroll membership Kennewick Sage N Sun Motel Kennewick Pasco Pasco Hotel Pasco Hotel Sahara Motel Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier approving applications for issuance. Motion carried. a7 REGULAR MEETING BUSINESS LICENSE & OCCUPATION TAX: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 1, 1959 The Business License Ordinance was discussed relative to more revenue. The Committee now consists of VanHoy, James & Grant and it will be necessary to have a committee meeting soon for anticipated receipts. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant that the Finance Committee meet and study the Business License on Wednesday, September 4, 1959, at 8:00 P. M. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Grant appointing David Zier on the Finance Committee to succeed 0. C. Adams. Motion carried. LEE HOFFMAN - PASCO TREATMENT PLANT ADDITIONS: Claims filed against Lee Hoffman Company are: Peerless Pacific Company $ 909.67 - Received by Water Department Contractor's Equipment Inc. 880.38 - Received by City Clerk Hullin, Ehriichman, Carrol & Roberts 622.50 - Received by Water Department City Attorney was furnished copies by the Water Department and the City Clerk. Account delay in completion the City Attorney states that another action is necessary on the final acceptance. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Grant for final acceptance of Pasco Water Treatment Plant Additions by Contractor Lee Hoffman Inc. Motion carried. Minneapolis -Honeywell Filter Control System lacking two gauges and replacement of two faulty air compressors. Lee Hoffman to enter into an agreement with the City to deposit a certified check in the amount of .$6,800.00 to guarantee completion of the above work; the estimated cost of uncompleted work is $3,400.00. Supplemental agreement to be drawn by the City Attorney. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier authorizing the Mayor to sign when completed by the Attorney. Motion carried. TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 1960: The 1960 Tentative Budget was presented to the Mayor who in turn gave each member a copy. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., September 15, 1959. Motion carried. Raymon Wicks, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1959. M. Perry, City Clerk