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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-1960 MinutesREGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 16, 1960 2Wv 7 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: t By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, H. C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and David Zier. Also present City Attorney Richard G. Patrick, City Engineer George R. Fisher and Building Inspector Robert B. Lovelace. APPROVING THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held February22, 1960. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson approving the minutes as written. Motion carried. BILLS: ELECTION OFFICERS: Vouchers submitted for payment as follows: Labor $ 808.00 Poll Rental 75.00 Total for labor and poll rental $ 883.00 Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson authorizing payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO FREQUENCY - POLICE DEPARTMENT: A letter was read from Chief of Police A. L. McKibbin requesting authorization to proceed with the Federal Communication Commissions request for a new radiofrequency to cover all the City Departments. Would also like authorization to have a set of specifications drawn by our radio man for the new equipment and to submit to the Council for approval before bids. The proposed frequency would be the same for Kennewick and Pasco. Franklin County needs an agreement with the City accepting one-half the trade-in value of the old station as their share. Action should be started soon as possible as the County is about ready to make their underground installation. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James authorizing the Chief of Police to proceed as requested for radio equipment and that the Mayor negotiate an agreement with the:County to make a disposition of the now jointly :owned equipment. Motion carried. AIRPORT - TRI CITY MATTRESS COMPANY: The mattress company has vacated Building 140 account recent fire and have agreed to'pay delinquent rent in the amount of $105.00 upon receipt of their insurance. Recommended that their lease be terminated as of February 1, 1960. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson accepting the Airport Manager's recommendation. Motion carried. REFUND: Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson requests that a refund be authorized payable to The Acto Manufacturing Corp in the amount of $22.50, advance rent on Building No. 107 to enable the negotiation of a three year lease on this building. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing the City Treasurer to refund,$22.50 to the Acto Manufacturing Corp. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). SUBLET LEASE TO KALE, BUILDING NO. 142: Airport Lessees, Loney Aviation, Smitb Truck & Tractor, Merl Kirk and Walker Mot6rn Company wish to sublet areas leased by them to Radio Station KALE for the Auto Show to be held on February 26, 27 & 28, 1960. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson granting permission to sublease as requested. Liability and Fire Insurance to be worked out with the Manager and City Attorney. Motion carried. INSTALLATIQN OF 12" WATER LINES: Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler is asking permission to install 12" Water lines in three locations to sefve the Northwest part of Pasco: 1) Approximately 360' on Jay from Richardson to Chase, at an estimated cost of $2,400.00 2) Approximately 700' from Arthur to Poplar on Court, at as estimated cost of $4,800.00 ' 3) Approximately 700' on Lincoln Drive from Poplar to Arthur, at an estimated cost of $4,800.00 Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson authorizing installations as requested. Motion carried. 13 REGULAR MEETING PARK DEPARTMENT CALL FOR BIDS: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 16, 1960 Station Wagon bids requested by the Park Board through Mr. Wyman. Motion made by Thompson, i seconded by Zier to call for bids on one 2 -door station wagon on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 1.':.1960 Motion carried. PRO SHOP & LAVATORIES: A letter was read from H. A. Wyman,requesting a call for bids on,a pro shop and lavatories for the Golf Course. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson authorizing call for bids on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 1, 1960, as requested. Motion carried. SPRAY EQUIPMENT: A letter was read from Dr. V. E. Michael requesfigg permission to call for bids on Fog Generating Equipq►ent. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by VanHoy authorizing call for bids on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 1, 1960. Motion carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT CAR: Chief of Police A. L. McKibbin requests permission to call for bids on a new car with a 1958 Chevrolet trade-in. Motion made.by Grant, seconded by Thompson authorizing the call for bids as requested for Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 1, 1960. Motion carried. ROAD BUILDERS CLINIC: City Engineer George R. Fisher requests permission to attend the 11th Annual Road Builders Clinic in Seattle March 16, 17 & 18, 1960. Motion made by James, seconded by Zier authoriz- ing permission to attend as requested also any other members of the Council who would care to attend. Motion carried. PRESTON TRACTOR COMPANY - PIPE STORAGE SPACE. A letter was read from Wallace R. Preston stating his company was interested in leasing lots 5 & 6, Block 11, Riverside Addition for steel and aluminum pipe storage also they might be interested in purchasing these lots and probably lots 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20 if they are for sale. They realize a rezoning would be necessary before this property could be, used in this manner. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Grant that this be turned to the property committee - James, Zier & Thompson for study and report. Motion carried. PASCO MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: A letter addressed to no one signed by Rev. Kent Spau Hing, Chairman of the Citizenship Committee was read thanking the Police Committee for the opportunity to meet with them. Gambling and its supplications were mentioned. Three recommendations were set out as follows: 1) The state laws regarding gambling should be enforced 2) The City Council should undertake to impress,upon the people of Community that if they know of gambling violation, they have a solemn obligation to report this to their police department and to provide them with evidence 3) We request that from time to time a representative of the Pasco Ministerial Association be invited to attend meetings of the Police Committee, that the cordial relationship originated this . week might,be nurtured and developed Mayor Hicks made a few brief comments. No action taken. ACTUARIAL SURVEY FOR FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND: A letter was read from Chester Biesen of the Association of Washington Cities stating a list of cities interested in having this survey made by Gordon Bingham, Actuary, this year to contact Mr. Bingham, thus making the charge on a reduded unit cost basis. No action taken. NATION WIDE SURVEY ON URBAN RENEWAL NEEDS: A letter was read from the Association of Washington Cities, E. H. Hendrickson, attached was a questionnaire and copy of letter from Harry R. Betters. Mayor Hicks stated he filled out the questionnaire. Nq action taken. SIDEWALK AGREEMENT, 1839 W. COURT STREET: An agreement to allow a 5' sidewalk in lieu of a 9' sidewalk at 1839 W. Court was submitt6d by Eugene Stiller and read. Sidewalk to be constructed on Lots 8 &.9, Block 1, Lyndale Addition. A 9' sidewalk will be installed when the council requests that this be done. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant accepting the agreement and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT 2 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 16, 1960 Mr. Preston spoke regarding his request to lease lots in Riverside Addition stating that he would keep the property clean and in good order if lease was obtained. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. CALL FOR BIDS - COMPRESSOR AND TOOLS: Six (6) bids received, opened and read as follows: Modern Machinery 2-3 days Compressor $ 4,566.40 Spokane, Washington Accessories 2,140.10 Sales Tax 268.26 $ 6,974.76 George M. Philpott Co 2-3 weeks Compressor $ 4,240.00 Spokane, Washington Accessories 2,265.00 Sales Tax 260.21 $ 6,765.41 General Machinery Co 2 weeks Compressor $ 4,255.00 Spokane, Washington Accessories 1,798.38 Sales Tax 242.14 $ 6,295.52 Safway Equipment Co 15 days Compressor $ 5,336.40 Kennewick, Washington Accessories 1,680.21 Sales Tax 269.20 $ 9,285.81 Alternate Compressor $ 4,516.00 Accessories 1,680.21 Sales Tax 241.60 $ 6,437.82 Webb Tractor & Equip Co 10 days Compressor $ 5,204.05 Accessories 2,336.30 Sales Tax 301.61 $ 7,841.96 Intermountain Equip Co 2 weeks Compressor $ 4,780.00 Pasco, Washington Accessories 2,795.10 Sales Tax 303.00 $ 7,878.10 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant to turn bids to the City Engineer, Water Superintendent and the Water Committee for report. Motion carried. BIDS - ACCOUNTING MACHINE: Two (2) bids recgived, opened and read as follows: Burroughs Corporation 60 days $ 6,515.86 Accessory Furniture 145.60 National 30-45 days $ 6,439.72 Accessory Furniture No bid Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson to turn bids to Purchasing Agent, Finance Committee and City Engineer for study and recommendation. Motion carried. REZONING LOTS 14-22, BLOCK 1, BUCK'S SECOND ADDITION: A letter was read from the Planning Commission stating that a public hearing had been held by the Commission. No protests were received and that they recommend that Lots 14-22, Block 1, Buck's Second Addition be rezoned from C-1 to a-2. Submitting file herewith for action by the Council. Motion made by James, seconded by Gaant to hold a public hearing on the rezoning on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 1, 1960. Motion carried. CHANGE ORDINANCE NO. 609: A letter was read from the Planning Commission stating that a public hearing was held on a petition to change Ordinance No. 609 by deleting restricted set backs on South 10th. No protests were received and submitting file to the Council and recommending change as petit- ioned for action. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., March 1, 1960. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 16, 1960 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: Pi7pruAQFC • Purchases were requested as follows: WATER DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: Fire Hydrants, valves & aquaguard Clean & overhaul clocks AIRPORT DEPARTMENT: Runway light bulbs, stop signs, shrubs, fertilizer, peat moss, grass seed & sprinkler heads PARK DEPARTMENT: Play balls, tether ball, trampoline, badminton set, baseball backstop and misc hobby supplies $ 1,018.61 62.40 433.89 633.81 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). AIRPORT LEASES: Five (5) leases submitted as follows: National Rental & Leasing Corporation Georgia-Pacific Corp Avis Rent A Car System Loney Aviation Georgia-Pacific Corporation Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson approving leases and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Six (6) business license applications presented for approval as follows: Hammel Contracting Gen. Contractor Kennewick Ted Paulsen Floor Coverings 1016 Henry Geo. M. Voshell Plmg Retail plumbing 517 S. Laurel Turff News Shoeshine & news stand 435 W. Lewis James T. Heaton Solicitor 1215 Railroad Jim Bucklin Solicitor 1704 N. Dakota Motion made by Grant, seconded by Zier authorizing ;approval for issuance. Motion carried. POLICE COMMITTEE REPORT: Chairman G. A. Grant reports on meeting held February 11, 1960 in the City Hall with the Mayor Chief of Police, Police Committee and members of the Ministerial Association. Gambling was discussed at length also law enforcement. It was agreed by both sides that there is no evidence of controlled gambling in the area. The Association requests to be permitted to meet with the Police Committee and City officials from time to time. It was agreed as of now that no changd in the present policy be made. Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson accepting the report. Motion carried. CIVILIAN DEFENSE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT: Chairman of the Committee H. C. James recommends the appointment of Bruce Lee as Civilian Defense Director succeeding Glenn Mack. At this time the Mayor appointed -Bruce Lee to the position of Civilian Defense Director effective this date. Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson approving the appointment of Bruce Lee. Motion carried. LIGHT COMMITTEE REPORTS: Thompson reports the negotiation of a light contract with General Electric. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier approving the contract. Motion carried. FIRE CHIEF'S STATION WAGON: Thompson reports the acceptance of the low bid, that of Farley Chevrolet Inc. in the amount of $2,173.31. 28C PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 16, 1960 APPOINTMENT - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Mayor Hicks appointed Gordon Halliday to succeed himself on the Civil Service Commission, term expiring February -17, 1966. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson approving the appointment. Motion carried. CANVASSING ABSENTEE BALLOTS: Thirty-three (33) citizens voted absentee. Envelopes and certificates were checked as being correct. Envelopes opened and ballots piled and the envelopes discarded. City Clerk read the ballots which were checked by the Mayor. Grant checked the reading as tallied by Zier. Final results as follows: PRECINCTS 1 through 24 COUNCILMAN 4 YEAR TERM: Gertrude Bailey Dale A. Bates Elsie Brannel Cecil R. Combs Dean Dion Leslie C. Grey Harold C. James Charles Kilbury Harry T: McCall Edna Ritter Nelson Thomas J. Wood COUNCILMAN -AT -LARGE (2 YR TERM): A. G. Miner K. E. Moore Ralph D. Oakley Allen D. Stanley CITY TREASURER: Mary L. Ellison POLL VOTES ABSENTEE TOTAL 332 - - 332 640 6 646 254 3 257 737 11 748 316 15 331 306 7 313 604 14 618 572 19 591 467 3 470 313 5 318 498 7 505 367 2 369 462 8 470 422 7 429 394 10 404 1457 30 1487 Total number of votes cast in all precincts 1728, plus 33 absentees, making a grand total of 1761. BUDGET REPORT: Budget report for January 1960 was presented by the Clerk to each member of all departments. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by James, seconded by VAnHoy to adjourn to next regular meeting, March 1, 1960. Motion carried. RAym d Dicks, Mayor 7� ATTEST: ��Z527 City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1960. Adah M. Perry, City Clerk