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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-20-1959 Minutesx 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 L,'+/J. JO 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. Y 2B211? 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