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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 20, 1959
Meeting called to order at 8:10 P. M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks.
ROLL CALL:
By Clerk. Members present were C. R. Combs G. A. Grant, H. C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy.
Absent David Zier. City Attorney, Building Inspector and City Engineer were also present.
APPROVING THE MINUTES:
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James approving minutes of meetings held September 17th,
October 5th and October 6th, 1959. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
EAST PASCO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION:
A letter dated October 16, 1959 and signed by T. B. Jackson, Secretary, was read as follows:
To The Mayor and The City Council:
The Board of Directors of the East Pasco Improvement Association resolved as follows:
1. That November 14, 1959 be established as East Pasco Improvement Day.
2. That the citizens and property owners in East Pasco tear down the unoccupied, unused and
unsightly buildings in East Pasco.
3. That a systematic program of razing the buildings begin on that day and the entire community
be invited to cooperate.
4. That the Bi -County Health Department be invited to conduct a survey of unsanitary conditions
in East Pasco, if such there be, and take action to correct the same.
5. That the Building Inspector of the City of Pasco be invited to conduct a house to house
survey to determine non-compliance with public law and direct compliance therewith.
6. That the -Fire Department of the City of Pasco be invited to conduct house to house inspect-
ion of fire hazards so that the high incidence of East Pasco fires may be reduced.
7. That the East Pasco Community be urged to cooperate with Public Authorities in this
improvement effprt.
8. That the Mayor and the City Council be invited to join with us in our requests for cooperation
from city officials.
Very truly yours,
/s/ T. B. Jackson, Secretary
East Pasco Improvement Association
Mr. Heidlbaugh spoke in the capacity of Attorney for the Association and started with Item 1 and
expressed their desired action on each item.
BIG PASCO BOND ISSUE:
A letter was read from Robert B. Worley, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Jack R. Criswell
Clerk, Big Pasco Committee, extending their appreciation for the City personnels supp6rt in connec-
tion with the Bond issue election.
L. C. VAVSTAD:
A letter was read from Mr. Haystad requesting the installation of a 6" Water Main on the West
side of Road 39, to serve the west half of Block 6, the east half of Block 5 and the west half
of Block 5 in amended plat of Pierret's Subdivision in Franklin County.
It is understood that service to lots in the west half of Block 5 will be through lines installed
and paid for by me or the purchasers of these lots; all meters will be located on Road 39; all
such lines will be 1" and deed easlements'for same will be provided for such lines.
Motion made by James, seconded by VanHoy that if there be no technicalities involved in placing
a waterline down Road 39, to serve lots 1 to 10, Block 6, and lots 10 to 18, Block 5, Pierret's
Sub -Division that this request be granted in lieu of extension down Road 38. To comply with
city policy this installation will be made on the East side of Road 39. But that the laterals
and easements to cover service to lots 1 to 9, Block 5, be studied by the Water Committee and
Water Superintendent. Motion carried.
WATER WAYS ASSOCIATION:
A letter was read from H. G. West, stating the Inland Empire Waterways Association will hold
their annual meeting in the Lewis Clark Hotel, Lewiston, Idaho at 9:30 A. M., Monday, November
2, 1959 and urge the Mayor to attend or appoint a del6gate to represent him. Motion made by
VanHoy, seconded by Grant that the Mayor bepauthorized to attend or appoint a representative.
Motion carried.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 20, 1959
REGIONAL AND DISTRICT LEGISLATI[ON;
A letter -was read from Marjorie Miller stating a special dinner meeting will be held on
November:5th at 7:00 P. M., at the Benton City Methodist Church for the purpose of discussing
by laws for the group. Copy of proposal included. Reservations to be made through Mrs. Maude
Hartman, City Clerk at Benton City, as soon as possible. Motion made by Grant, seconded by
VanHoy appointing James/to attend the meeting in Benton City. Motion carried.
as Chairman of the Legislative Committee
STATION WAGON - FIRE DEPARTMENT:
A letter.was read from Fire Chief Lyle Cooney requesting permission to call for bids on a
Station Wagon. The Panel he is now using was purchased in 1954 and now has 28,000 miles on
it. Harold Wyman did not go along with the idea of acquiring the old car for his department.
City Attorney stated that a bid could not be contracted for in 1959 for delivery in 1960;
bids are.to be requested after January 1960. No action taken.
HILLVIEW,ADDITION REPLAT SEWER:
A letter was read from City Engineer recommending the.acceptance of sewer line construction
by Hughes & Mahaffey in Hillview Addition Replat, Block 1 and 2 as work has been completed
according to contract. Motimn made by Grant, seconded by James to, accept the contract as
completed by Hughes & Mahaffey of the sewer line in Block 1 and 2 of Hillview Addition as
recemmended by the City Engineer and Tax Commission be so notified. Motion carried.
BOOKKEEPING MACHINE:
City Supervisor George R. Fisher wished to call for bids on machine but was advised by the
City Attorney that this could not be done before January 1, 1960.
TRANSFERS:
C. F. Whetsler requests authority to transfer $1,612.46 to make up an adjustment in the 1957
Bond issue accrued interest account and also transfer $30.00 to make up for a correction in
accrued interest in.1944 Bond issue. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing
transfers to be made. Motion carried.
BANKERS LIFE & CASUALTY COMPANY INSURANCE:
A letter was read from George E. Mosher requesting authority by the Council for payroll
deductions for city employees. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to
the Finance Committee of the Council for study. Motion carried.
READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 982 POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,750.42 FROM THE
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR MEALS AND LAUNDRY FOR PRISONERS AND RADIO
MAINTENANCE AND PARTS
Legal notice of public hearing was read. Mayor declared the hearing open.. No protests were
rendered in person or by letter. Hearing declared closed.n Motion made by VanHoy, seconded
by James that Ordinance No. 982 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 982
was read by title. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 982 has
been read by title. Motion carried. Mation made by HanHoy, seconded by Thompson to adopt
Ordinance No. 982.. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 983 - GOLF COURSE EMERGENCY:
Legal notice of public hearing was read. Mayor declared the hearing open. No protests were
received in person or by letter. Hearing declared closed. Motion made by Grant, seconded
by James to read Ordinance No. 983 by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 983 was read
by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant that Ordinance No. 983 was read by title.
Motion carried. Motion made lby Grant, seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 983.
Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
CALL FOR BIDS - POLICE CAR:
Four (4) bids received, opened and read as follows:
Graves Auto Service 1960
Dodge Dart Seneca
$
2,684.50
Kennewick, Washington
Tax
107.38
30 to 45 days delivery
$
2,791.88
Less Trade in
923.65
Net difference
$
1,868.23
Central Ford 1960
Ford Fairlanel 500
$
2,442.35
Pasco, Washington
Tax
97.69
Immediate delivery
$
2,540.04
Less trade in
940.04
Neit,difference
$
1,600.00
PASCO WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 20, 1959
McFarland's Rambler
Pasco, Washington
McFarland's Rambler
Rambler Ambassador - 250 HSP
Tax
Less trade in
Net difference
Rambler Rebel - 200 HSP
Tax
Less trade in
Net difference
No delivery date on either bid
Farley Chevrolet Inc.
Pasco, Washington
1960 Biscayne Chevrolet
Tax
Less trade in
Net differ6nce
Approximate delivery Dec. 20, 1959
$ 2,478.55
99.14
$ 2,577.69
1.100.69
$ 1,477.00
$ 2,380.15
or, 71
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1,100.36
$ 1,375.00
$ 2,380.00
a C On
650.00
$ 1,825.20
Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to turn bids to the Police Committee and Chief of
Police to determine the best and lowest bid, and with power to act. Motion carried unanimous.
CALL FOR BIDS - LAVATORY FOR KURTZMAN PARK:
Two (2) bids were received, opened and read as follows:
William P. Hedrick
Pasco, Washington
Paul E. Hughes & Lincoln C. Mahaffey
Kennewick, Washington
Base bid $ 5,140.00
Tax 205.60
Total $ 5,345.60
Base bid $ 5,492.00
Tax 219.68
Total $ 5,711.69
Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to tur bids to the Park Committee, Park Board and
Park Superintendent with the City Supervisor t etermine the best and lowest bid and with the
power to act. Motion carried unanimous. //
REPORTS:
PURCHASES:
The following purchases were requested:
GOLF COURSE:
Fertilizer
WATER DEPARTMENT:
Black top, hydrants, cable, clips, bearings, hose,
sanfax & meter cleaner
CITY ENGINEER:
Antifreeze for all city departments
BUILDING INSPECTOR:
Books for testing materials specifications
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT:
Lamp,bases, romeic, lamps & plywood
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Beacon ray light
$ 164.58
4,768.29
98.59
38.00
198.65
74.00
Motion made by Thompson, s6cond6d by Grant that purchases be allowed as requested. Motion
carried by roll call vote of five (5).
AIRPORT LEASES:
Two (2) leases submitted as follows:
Walker Motor Company
Charles D. Browning
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson approving leases and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Motion carried.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
The following applications were submitted for business license:
Lonnie's Flying "A" Service Service Station 4th & Clark
S. 0. Jacobsen Apartments 1116 Shoshone
Louis R. Diemond Apartments 324 N. 3rd
Kama Sales Co Shampoo sales Richland, Washington
Blind Industries of Wash Solicit Kennewick
Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson approving applications. Motion carried.
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PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 20, 1959
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 450:
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $860.00 FROM
"AIRPORT STREET REPAIR" TO "LIABILITY INSURANCE
AND BONDS" IN THE AIRPORT DEPARTMENT UNDER THE
1959 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO UNDER THE'TERMS
OF R.C.W. 35.33.120
Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No. 450 be read. Resolution No. 450
was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No. 450 has been read.
Motion carried. Motion made -by Thompson, seconded by James to adopt Resolution No. 450. Motion
carried -by roll call vote of five (5).
BUDGET REPORT:
Monthly budget report for the month of September 1959 was furnished all members of the Council
for each department.
GEORGE R. FISHER submitted a report to each Councilman on the American Public Works Congress
he attended September 20th through 23rd, 1959.
GEORGE R. FISHER submitted a list of ordinances to be considered by the Council relative to the
1960 Budget items.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M.,
November 3, 1959. Motion carried.
G�ti - .iLG
Raydond Hicks,, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF, e / ll?� , 1959.
Adah M. Perry, City Cle