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Home My WebLink About09-15-1959 Minutes1 5 PASCO, WASHINGTON & JL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 15, 1959 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, George A. Grant, Harold C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier; also present was City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Supervisor George R.,Fisher. APPROVING MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held September 1, 1959 were approved. Motion so made by T. R. VanHoy, seconded by James and Carried. COMMUNICATIONS: KEEPING ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS: A letter was read from the Health Department stating that owing to odors, flies and noise in connection with the keeping of goats that it would not be arbitrary to restrict the keeping of these animals in any area primarily residential, even though it may be zoned otherwise. A more restrictive ordinance might be advisable,. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James that this be turned to the City Attorney for action. Motion carried. GAS INSPECTOR'S MEETING: A letter was read from R. B. Lovelace, Building Inspector, requesting permission to attend a meeting in Yakima, September 25 and 26 and use the City car. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant that both requests be granted. Motion carried. NORTHWEST AVIATION COUNCIL MEETING: A letter was read from Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson requesting permission to attend this Council Meeting in Portland, September 30th and October 1st and 2nd, 1959. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant that request be granted. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS -- THREE BOARD MEMBERS -- GAS BOARD OF EXAMINERS: A letter was read from R. B. Lovelace regarding vacancies on the Gas Board. Ap- pointments were made as follows by Mayor Hicks: BURL SNODEN -- to succeed Allen P. Hoffman, term ending August 21, 1961. LEX SCHNETTLER -- to succeed Tom Morrison, term ending August 21, 1960. R. S. BROWN -- to succeed himself, term ending August 21, 1962. Motion made by James, seconded by VanHoy approving the Mayor's appointments. Mo- tion carried. ' LIBRARY 1960 BUDGET CHANGES: A letter was read from Library Board Chairman, Mrs. E. H. Kidwell requesting to group- three items listed as Books, Newspapers & periodicals and binding into one category: "Books, Newspapers, Periodicals & Binding" in the amount of $6,800.00. Add to Capital Outlay -- Library Building, Equipment and Books $350,000.00. Was not favored by the Mayor, account no information or breakdown. Motion made by Grant, seconded by VanHoy that this be turned to the Library Committee. Motion carried. MID -COLUMBIA LIBRARY: A letter was read from Mrs. Marvin Nelson regarding Library situation in Pasco, the inadequacies, expenses, what Mid -Columbia would provide, help local groups had given and qualifications of the new Librarian. No action taken. REFUNDS: Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requests that authority be granted the City Treadurer to refund $270.00 to Securities Intermountain, First National Bank Building, Spokane for front footage assessment paid by Miller and Stork on lots 1, 2 and on 30' of lots -3, Block 1 North Lucas Addition. Motion made by Zier, se- conded by Thompson, authorizing City Treasurer.to refund as requested. Motion car- ried by roll call vote of six (6). WARREN EXCAVATION COMPANY: A letter was read from George R. Fisher, City Engineer, stating Warren Excavation Company had finished sanitary sewer construction in Block 1, Stadium Park Addition according to plans and specification and recommending the final acceptance of the contract. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson that upon recommendation of the City Engineer, regarding Warren Excavation Co's Contract for construction of a sanitary sewer in Block 1, Stadium Park Addition, that final acceptance be made at this time. Motion carried. Various State agencies to be notified. Z56b11L6 I PASCO, WASHINGTON REGUL_ AR MEET I NG COUNC I L CHAMBERS SEP�EM_B_ER 15, 1959 ___ _ CLAIMS -- LEE HOFFMAN, INC.: Notice of claim presented by Consolidated Supply Co. in the amount of $4,018.38 against Lee Hoffman, Inc. was read. Sheldon Dunning, Inc. has a claim in the sum of $622.50 against the retained per- centage of Lee Hoffman, Inc. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant to turn these claims to the City Attor- ney. Motion carried. TAX COMMISSION -- CERTIFICATE OF;.PAYMENT: Certificate of Payment of State Excise Taxes for Contractor Lee Hoffman, Inc. was read covering construction of Water Treatment Plant Additions dated at Olympia September 8, 1959. No action taken. EAST PASCO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: A letter signed by Napoleon. Wilson was read suggesting that a Councilman be ap- pointed to succeed 0. C. Adams. Mrs. Shirley Sheppard insisted on knowing why this was not done or being done -- poled the council members with no results, she was informed by the Mayor that this would be taken care of some day. VACATING "D" STREET BETWEEN 5th and 6th AVENUES: Vacating "D" Street between 5th and 6th Gantenbein's Addition, Legal Notice of Public Hearing was read. Mayor declared the hearing open. No protests were made in person or by letter. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier authorizing the City Attorney to draw Ordinance vacating "D" Street as petitioned. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: Shirley Sheppard wants to know how she can obtain a copy of the 1960 budget. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: REPORTS: PURCHASES: Purchase requests presented as follows: Airport Department: Burners, motors, thermostats, switches, etc. $ .285.90 Building & Alterations: One metal table 53.35 Civil Defense: Miscellaneous tubes, parts, etc. and one radio 82.09 Fire Department: Camera with flash & case 50.00 Police Department: Lights 113.88 Water Department: Pipes, fittings and miscellaneous 1,616.50 Tota 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 2,201.72 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James authorizing purchases as stated. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: The following business license applications presented for approval: J. W. POMADA ROBERT or JEAN NESS E. V. PEOT PERIER APARTMENTS (J. J. Perier) McCOY and LAMB LULU HUBBS 903 South 7th 10 apartments 1416 Aurelia 5 apartments 320 & 324 N. Murray 5 apartments 939 Court 723 Octave 312 W. Bonneville and 206 North 9th JONE's CARTER SERVICE 1131 West Court (Milan E. Jones) BLUE LITES CAFE (Robert Muse) 509 South Main CUPBOARD CAFE (Mary V. Howell) 122 North Tacoma KULP BROS. (Elmer S. Kulp) West Court & Road 34 DEON'S SCHOOL OF THE DANCE (Deon Fulgham) 1734 North Mead SHOPPING SPOT (Bernard Jenner) 4th and Court 4 apartments 4 apartments 5 rooms & 4 apartments Service Station (2) Cafe . Cafe Concrete Products Dance Studio Grocery Store Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson approving applications for issu- ance. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2 . 2817 SEPTEMBER 15, 1959 PIN BALL MACHINE APPLICATION: Pin ball machine (with master license) applications presented (1): J. C. Bailie (Owner's License) Treasurer's Receipt 4536 $500.00 J. C. Bailie (11 Pinball License) " " 4536 660.00 J. C. Bailie ( 6 Music Box & Novelty) " " 4536 60.00 $1,220.00 Motion made by Grant, seconded by James accepting applications for signature of the Mayor. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 448: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE WAGES AND HOURS OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 442. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 448. Motion car- ried by roll call vote of -six (6). CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR: James reports that no vacancies exist at this time, therefore no action can be taken on application presented by Zane Casey -- application to be filed. NEW DUMP: James reports a steel pipe fence is being installed, also reflectors and signs posted at the gate, stating hours and days dump may be used. COMMENTS: Golf Course needs mentioned. Airport needs: Extending one runway 1700 feet at the Airport soon as possible was discussed with Manager Parkinson and City Engineer Fisher. Terry Thompson of Seattle is making a study relative to improvements and revenues for bonding purposes as to G.O.B. or Utility Bond. Getting commitment into the Federal office by the first of November for 1961 expenditures was brought out also. Airport Manager spoke about the F.A.A. making the installation of a T.V.O.R. Electronic Homing Station for guiding planes, in a radius of 350 miles. A complete program for rehabilitation of all airport building is under way. RESOLUTION 449 -- 1960 BUDGET: Mayor states a Special Meeting will be held Thursday, September 17, 1959 to adopt Resolution 449 accepting the Preliminary Budget for publication -- then again on Monday, October 5, 1959 to hold Public Hearing. MONTHLY BUDGET: City C:1erk:= furnished each member a copy of the August 1959 Budget of all depart- ments. ADJOURNMENTS: Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, October 6th, 1959. Motion carried. ymond FM"-Cks, Mayor ATTEST: Ci y Clerk -- PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 4L 1959 Adah M.1 Perry, City Cler