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Home My WebLink About01-05-1960 Minutes2 t� PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 5, 1960 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M., Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks presiding. 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 City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Supervisor George R. Fisher. APPROVING THE MINUTES: Motion made by C. R. Combs, seconded by T. R. VanHoy approving minutes of the meetings held December 15, 1959 and December 29, 1959. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills against the City presented as follows: Current Expense $ 154.89 Water Department 10,061.89 Library Department 2.62 Total $10,219.40 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson approving all vouchers properly signed. Motion earried by roll call vote of six (6). BONDS - STORM SEWER SYSTEM & LIBRARY: A letter was read from John Nuveen & Company stating their interest in submitting a proposal for the purchase of these issues and wished to be informed as to the outcome of the bond election. P. U. D. NO. 1, FRANKLIN COUNTY: A letter was read from Harry H. Hudlow bringing to the attention of the Mayor and Council cer- tain trends in street lighting development. He thinks gaseous discharge lamps such as mercury vapor and flourescent will supplant incandescent to an increasing extent. Incandescent lamps continue to be the lowest cost light service for the small size units, but as light output increases, a point is reached where mercury vapor becomes more economical. It can be expected in the cost of incandescent lighting sources. The costs were defined and comparison made. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that this be turned to the City Engineer and Light Committee for recommendation. Motion carried. CLAIM RELEASE - JERRY EERKES, d/b/a TRI CITY OIL COMPANY: A claim release presented to release charges of $36.63 repairs to water service located at 824 Myrtle Street, Pasco, Washington. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Mayor to sign release upon payment of $36.63. Motion carried. RF.Fi1Nn - MF.RT.TNnTA RANnT.F.- Mrs. Randle requests refund of eight dollars ($8.00) on dance license not used, account orchestra not arriving. Motion made by James, seconded by VanHoy authorizing refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5), Grant voting "No". BASEMENT TELEPHONE EXTENSIONS: George R. Fisher requests by letter to change thetelephone set-up in the Engineer's and Building Inspector's Office by adding an extension to the drafting room in the basement with inter-com in- stallation. Charge $20.00 monthly rate for a two line system with 2 extensions and inter-com will be $40.70. Charges could be paid as follows: Regular monthly charge out of City Hall, Heat, Water, Phone and Mtnce.; toll charges to the Departmental budget of the Engineer and Building Inspector. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to turn this to the Building Committee for recommendation. Motion carried. 40 -HOUR WEEK, STREET DEPARTMENT: A letter was read from George R. Fisher stating that during 1959 the Street Department Employees were granted a 42 -hour week, so that the two hours overtime would equalize their pay with other departments. Now the 1960 Budget wage scale is in effect, is it the desire of the Council that the 40 -hour week be observed in the Street Department along with the other departments? Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Grant that the 40 -hour week be observed as stated. Motion carried. BIDS FOR CAR - GEORGE R. FISHER: City Engineer Fisher requests authority to call for bids on a 2 -door sedan; also an alternate bid including trade-in of 1950 Chevrolet 2 -door sedan. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier to set call for 8:00 P. M., Tuesday, January 19, 1960. Motion carried. GARBAGE CONTRACT (RE -NEGOTIATION): A letter was read from Orville B. Olson giving notice for John Deitrich of his intent to seek an adjustment and re -negotiate to provide an increase in the monthly rates for Garbage collection from $1.00 to $1.50 per month. Consideration will be given. 2 87 �,5 PASCO,WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING• COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 5, 1960 DRAFTING ,TABL'E.'HORSES: A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher, requesting authority to purchase four (4) sets of adjustable horses for the drafting tables in the drafting room, approxi- mate cost $100.00. Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson authorizing request for purchase. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). r.r.. vnTa nn.... rmmnn nnnnnm_ i Mary Ellison, City Treasurer, reports on meeting of Finance Committee held January 5, 1960. Moved by VanHoy, seconded by Raymond Hicks to issue Airport Interest -Bearing Warrants to be purchased from funds in excess of current needs from any or all of the following funds on or before March 1, 1961 said warrants to bear interest at the rate of six per cent (67.) per annum. Water, Consumer's Deposit, Cemetery Trust, Firemen's.=Relief and Pension, Permanent Street Construction and Storm Sewer Construction and Cumulative Reserve -Permanent Street Construction and Storm Sewer Construction. Airport Manager Parkinson spoke on need and reason for improvements. No dissent on report. LIBRARY VOUCHER -- LOUIS WULFF, $580.00: A discussion relative to this claim was entered into, account no information submitted with claim, no plans or estimate attached. The Council was interested in knowing just what they were paying for in the line of services. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Grant author- izing payment when copy of plan and analogy of plans have been checked by the Library Com- mittee and City Attorney. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BIDS: GASOLINE: Thirteen (13) bids were submitted and read as follows:. BIDDER: ETHYL STANDARD DIESEL LIGHT P.S.300 FIRM W.I. & M. Fuels, Inc. - - - - - - - - - - - - $3.57bbl Yes True's Oil Co. .2524 .2245 - - - - - - - - - Yes Shell Oil Co. .2952 .2552 .1375 - - - $3.87158 Yes Texaco Oil Co. .2600 .221 .1319 - - - - Yes Continental Oil Co. .2534 .2234 .1358 .1358 - - - Yes Union Oil Co. .2460 .216 - - - .15 $3.723 Yes Signal Oil Co. .2950 .255 .15 .15 - - - Yes Richfield Oil Co. .2978 .2558 .1517 - - - $3.972 Yes Phillips Petroleum Co. .2595 .2295 .1333 .1433 - - - Yes Standard Oil Co. .2641 .2291 .1349 .1349 - - - Yes Husky Hi -Power Inc. .2545 .2286 .13 - - - - Yes Tidewater Oil Co. .2964 .2544 .15 - - - - - - Yes Ludwig Oil Company .2550 .2250 .1295 .1444 - - - Yes Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson to turn bids to Purchase Agent and City Engineer for study and power to act. Motion carried. SODA ASH: Two (2) bids were received, opened and read as follows: Van Waters and Rogers: $35.00 per ton F.O.B. West End, California 1.22 Cwt 40 ton -- $1.10 50 ton L. H. Butcher: $57.00 per ton F.O.B. Pasco 35.00 per ton F.O.B. Trana, California Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant to turn bids to Water Superintendent, City Engineer, Purchase Agent and Chairman of Water'Committee with authority to*.act. Motion carried. ALUMINUM SULPHATE: Two (2) bids submitted and read as follows: ! Stauffer: $58.00 per ton, F.O.B. Pasco General Chemical: 48.00 per ton, F.O.B. Pasco Motion made by Grant, seconded by James to turn bids to Water Superintendent, City Engineer, Purchase agent and Councilman Zier with authority to'act. Motion carried. 2 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 5, 1960 II LIQUID CHLORINE: Two (2) bids submitted, opened and read as follows: BIDDER: 150# Cylinder: Ton Container: Penn Salt .125/# City Pay freight Less than 15T shipment on emptys 90# $185.00/ton plus Frt. $140.00/ton carload, 15 units $120.00/ton , 30 units 1,550# Emptys. Van Waters & Rogers .125/# Frt. collect Less than 15T shipment 120# empty $185.00/ton-Frt. --Ton container -1 per shipment, 1.28 Cwt.2/ship-1.09/Cwt. '.92/Cwt. =:,3/ship. 1500# Emptys. Motion made by VanHay, seconded by Grant to turn bids to Water Superintendent, City Engineer, Purchase Agent and Zier with authority to act. Motion carried. LAMPS: One (1) bid was received from the Empire Electric Company: Less than $5.00 0% Discount 5.00 20% Discount 15.00 (broken packages) 25% Discount Standard Package (at least one package) 30% Discount Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to turn this bid to the City Engineer and Purchase Agent for study and authority to act. Motion Carried. LEGAL ADVERTISING: Two (2) bids were received, opened and read as follows: BIDDER: 6 -point• 6 -point 8 -point 8 -point ' First Subsq. First Subsq. Tri -City Herald $1.-10 $1:00 $1.40 $1.30 Columbia Basin News $ .95 $ :75 $1.40 $1.10 Motion made by Zier, seconded by James to turn bids to Purchase•Agent and -City Engineer with authority to' act. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: EMERGENCY FOR LIBRARY, ORDINANCE NO. 993 ($4,000.00): Notice of hearing was read. Hearing declared open by the Mayor. No protests received by letter or in person. Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 993: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO•AND'APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,000.00 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND FOR THE LIBRARY DEPART- MENT FOR 19 59 . Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James that Ordinance No., 993 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 993 was read by title. Motion made by VanHoy,.seconded by James that Ordinance No. 993 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson'to adopt Ordinance No. 993. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REPORTS: PURCHASES: Requests to purchase were read by Councilman Thompson as follows: Water Department; Nozzle, tractor tire,•20-wt oil, 30 -wt oil, miscellaneous tools, filter sox and tax $ 1,316.29 Park -Department: Lumber, steel, bolts, refrigerator, range, kitchen, bulle- tin•boards, waste baskets and tax 991.72 Airport Department: Three high temperature coutouts for electric heaters in Terminal Building, labor and wire nuts, pump repairs and tax 73.38 Total -- $ 2,381.39 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). c) 81,,17 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 5, 1960 AIRPORT LEASES: Two (2) leases were submitted as follows: West Coast Airlines, Inc.: (landing fee) A letter was read from Shirley Sheppard requesting the Council to set hours for dump use. James will check with John Dietrich. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 457: WHEREAS IT IS CONTEMPLATED THAT REVENUE BONDS WILL BE SOLD OR INTEREST BEARING TIME WARRANTS WILL BE UTILIZED TO COVER THE COST OF THE CITU S SHARE OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE EVENT REVENUE BONDS ARE NOT SOLD. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier that Resolution No. 457 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 457 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No. 457 has been read in full. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier to adopt Resolution No. 457. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (in letter form) Proposal to continue with all agreements in the lease which expires January 5, 1960) U. S. Naval Reserve: (Modified Renewal) Administration building at the Pasco Airport, Pasco, Washington containing approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of floor space (with rights of lessee listed) annual rate of $900.00 ($225.00 per quarter) . Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier authorizing Mayor to sign as approved by committee. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Applications read by Councilman Grant as follows: 19 59 : . Electric Appliance Center , 415 West Lewis Public Auction (Glenn L. Mack) Cryer, Paul T. Wahl Jack W. Soules 405 Russell Ave. Richland, Wn. Cryer, Auction Foster Sheet Metal 1207 W. Imnaha Gas Installer (L. H. Foster) Kennewick, Wn. 1960: Smoke Shack 501 S. Oregon Pool Hall (Merlindia Randle) Smoke Shack 591 S. Oregon 2 card tables (Merlindia Randle) Gerald W. Sybertz 1413 Perry Court P. F. Collier & Son Richland, Wn. (solicitor) Ronald L. Smith #7 S. Dayton P. F. Collier & Son Kennewick, Washington (solicit) Stringham's Inc. Realtors 422 West Lewis Real Estate (Bryce B. Hall, Manager) Edward D. Davis 2301 W. Sixth Avenue Watkins Solicitor Kennewick, Washington , Grover C. Russell Mounted Route #2, Pasco Solicit, Presto Fire.Ext. Grey's Apartments 920 Opal Street .6 apartments (Leslie C. Grey) Foster Sheet Metal 1207 W. Imnaha Gas Installer (L. H. Foster) Kennewick, Washington Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson approving the three applications for 1959 and the nine applications for 1960 as identified above. Motion carried. SHANGRI-LA LOADING ZONE: Police Committee Chairman reports that no action needed by the Council on Ernie Huber's request for a "No Parking" "Loading Zone" sign at 720 West Lewis . NEW GARBAGE DUMP: Councilman James reports the new garbage dump is open Saturdays all day 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. When weather is better, changes will be made as needed. EAST PASCO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: A letter was read from Shirley Sheppard requesting the Council to set hours for dump use. James will check with John Dietrich. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 457: WHEREAS IT IS CONTEMPLATED THAT REVENUE BONDS WILL BE SOLD OR INTEREST BEARING TIME WARRANTS WILL BE UTILIZED TO COVER THE COST OF THE CITU S SHARE OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE EVENT REVENUE BONDS ARE NOT SOLD. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier that Resolution No. 457 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 457 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No. 457 has been read in full. Motion carried. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier to adopt Resolution No. 457. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS January 5, 1960 ORDINANCE NO. 994: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, j PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN TRUNK STORM SEWERS WITHIN.'THE CITY; j DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST THEREOF AS NEAR AS MAY BE; PROVIDING FOR THE BORROWING OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000.00 AND ISSUING AND SELLING NEGOTIABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN SUCH AMOUNT TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE BY ANNUAL TAX LEVIES TO BE MADE WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO RATE OR AMOUNT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSITION OF THE INCURRING OF SAID INDEBTEDNESS AND ISSUING OF SAID BONDS TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD THEREIN ON MARCH 8, 1960. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson to read Ordinance No. 994 by title. Motion Carried. Ordinance No. 994 was read by title. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 994 was read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance No. 994. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Combs excused from meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 995: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY.OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A CITY LIBRARY, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF NECES- SARY BOOKS THEREFOR, ON A SITE PRESENTLY OWNED BY THE CITY OR ON A SITE TO BE ACQUIRED; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST THEREOF AS NEAR AS MAY BE; PROVIDING FOR THE BORROWING OF NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00 AND ISSUING AND SELLING NEGOTIABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN SUCH AMOUNT TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE BY ANNUAL TAX LEVIES TO BE MADE WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO RATE OR AMOUNT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSITION OF THE INCURRING OF SAID INDEBTEDNESS AND ISSUING OF SAID BONDS TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BET, HELD THEREIN ON MARCH 8, 1960. Motion made by James, seconded by Zier that Ordinance No. 995 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 995 was read by title. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 995 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Zier, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 995. Motion carried, by roll call vote of five (5). Combs excused from meeting. PARK DEPARTMENT FUNDS -- DECEMBER 1959: q. No money in budget for Golf Course; salary to be used from Park Department Salary, was agreed upon without dissent. James, Patrick and City Superintendent met with Wyman on this. GOLF COURSE NEED FOR FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF 1960: Approximate amounts needed per month and total capital outlay items needed to open course in April, 1960 (copy of breakdown furnished each councilman:) Entry Way and Parking Lot $ 3,259.00 Pro -Shop and lavatories, about 800 sq. ft. 11,000.00 Golf Equipment (flags, cups ballwashers etc.) 600.00 Cash register 1,500.00 Total $16,359.00 Grand Total, Salaries & Capital Outlay $31,919.90 Motion made by Grant, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the City Finance Committee to report at next meeting with.Resolution or Ordinance before meeting if one is necessary. Motion carried. Salaries: Maintenance: January $ 1,577.66 $ 325.00 February 1,817.66 900.00 March 2,397.66 1,249.20 April 2,397.66 1;249.20 May 2,397.66 1,249.20 Total $10,588.30 $4,972.60 Capital Outlay Items: Entry Way and Parking Lot $ 3,259.00 Pro -Shop and lavatories, about 800 sq. ft. 11,000.00 Golf Equipment (flags, cups ballwashers etc.) 600.00 Cash register 1,500.00 Total $16,359.00 Grand Total, Salaries & Capital Outlay $31,919.90 Motion made by Grant, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the City Finance Committee to report at next meeting with.Resolution or Ordinance before meeting if one is necessary. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 5, 1960 I' ;I r i BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORTS: Building Inspector R. B. Lovelace submitted the annual report for 1959 covering building permits, fees collected, plumbing and gas inspections; also, The report for December 1959 on permits and fees submitted for the files. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Zier, seconded by Grant to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., January 19, 1960. Motion carried. I Raymond Hicks, Mayor Attest: Adah M. Perry, City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1.960. Adah M. Perry - City Clerk