HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15-1960 MinutesREGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Meeting. called to order at 8:05 P. M., by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks.
ROLL CALL:
MARCH 15, 1960
By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, H. C. James, Ed Thompson, T. R. VanHoy and
David Zier. Absent George A. Grant, City Attorney Richard G. Patrick, City Engineer George
R. Fisher and Building Inspector R. B. Lovelace were present.
APPROVING THE MINUTES:
Minutes of meeting held March 1, 1960 were approved. Motion so made by VanHoy, seconded by
Combs and carried.
B ILLS:
Election expense and Lee Hoffman Inc. vouchers were approved as follows:
Election labor $ 1,155.50
Poll rentals 75.00
Lee Hoffman Inc. 3,967.45
Total for all bills $ 5,197.95
Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Combs that the amount of $3,9:67.45, being the final
percent of retained fee for Lee Hoffman be paid as recommended by the City Attorney. Motion
carried by roll call vote of five (5).
Motion mdde by Combs, seconded by Thompson approving the election vouchers for payment as
presented. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
COMMUNICATIONS:
TRANSFER:
A letter was read from City Treasurer Mary L. Ellison requesting a transfer of $1,022.18 from
the L. I. D. #64 Construction Fund to Current Expense Fund as all the accounts against the
L. I. D. Fund have been paid. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier authorizing the trans-
fer as requested. Motion carried.
REFUND - HARRY WORRELL, $7.50:
A letter was read from the City Clerk requesting a refund for Mr. Worrell in the amount of
$7.50 account overpayment on the 1960 Business License. Motion made by Zier, seconded by
James authorizing the refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
GRADING CARTMELL STREET BETWEEN CHASE & MERIDIAN:
A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher stating Jack Hamann is requesting this
grading in Block 1, Star Addition so he can build a warehouse and garage for his vehicles.
Motion made by Zier, seconded by Grant to turn this to the Street Committee for report at
next regular meeting. Motion carried.
WATER DRAINAGE,JIRVING & MURRAY:
A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher stating Mr. Crater of 1103 Irving is
requesting necessary drains to eliminate water standing at the intersection of Irving &
Murray. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson to turn this to the Street Committee
for report at next regular meeting. Motion carried.
CASCADE GAS:
A letter was read from City Engineer George R. Fisher stating the Cascade Natural Gas Company
has requested permission to extend a 2" gas line to serve Block 4, Stadium Park Addition. A
sketch of this operation attached to letter. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Zier to turn
this to the Street Committee. Motion carried.
URBAN FEDERAL AID:
A letter dated March 4, 1960, from Charles J. Winger, Chief, Airports Division, was read
stating that the City had requested to participate in the Federal Aid Airport Program and
that the Administrator has allocated $51,237.00 under the terms of the Federal Airport Act
for a project at the Pasco Airport for a development to extend runway 2L -20R (500' x 150')
including lighting relocations. Fund authorization will become available July 1, 1960.
For information regarding specific requirements necessary for Project Application contact
Charles W. Drew, District Airport Engineer„ FAA Building, Box 18, Boeing Field, Seattle, Wn.
Airport Manager has a copy of this letter.* No action necessary.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 15, 1960
WESTERN DISPLAY COMPANY:
A letter was read from Keith Roe with the Western Display Company requesting permission to
situate waste receptacles at various locations throughout the shopping district of Pasco.
Will furnish Liability Insurance coverage; pay for rubbish collection, keep painted, clean
and in a sanitary condition at all times. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Combs to turn
this to the Police Committee and LVhief for report at next regular meeging. Motion carried.
City Attorney is interested in the amount•of insurance•to•be furnished.
BILL W. WALLACE, MERCHANT POLICE:
A letter was read from the Sheriff at Kelso, Merle D. Bevins, submitting information and
reference favoring Billie W. Wallace for Merchant Police; characker commendable in all
respects. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier to turn this to the Police Committee
for report at next regular meeting. Motion carried.
INSURANCE:
Society regarding deductions from
A letter was read from Robert Mallow, Field Representative for. the Equitable Life Assurance./
Employees salaries. Motion made by James, seconded by Combs that the Council go on record
as approving payroll deductions for insurance pending the installati6n of bookkeeping
machine operation. Motion carried.
CALL FOR BIDS ON PRO SHOP AT GOLF COURSE:
Eight (8) bids were received, opened and read as follows:
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Ken Cross Builder $ 8,264.00
Mounted Route #2
Pasco, Washington
W. N. Jordan Builder 8,930.00
3620 W. Kennewick Ave
Kennewick, Washington
Bruno Redweick
9,327.00
6110 W. Umatilla Ave
Kennewick, Washington
Garrison Construction Co
9,477.00
Box 475
Pasco, Washington
William P. Hedrick
9,840.00
Road 24
Pasco, Washington
Raymond J. Britton
10,380.00
Box 667
Richland, Washington
Elvrum Construction Co
10,600.00
2700 East Lewis
Pasco, Washington
Cecil C. Hill 10,600.00
Box•592 ( completion date 60
Kennewick, Washington working days from
award of contract, or
add $800.00)
The above bids Ao not include Washington State Sales Tax
Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the Council Committee, Park Superintendent
and City Engineer with power to act. Motion carried.
CALL FOR BIDS'ON COMPRESSOR FOR WATER DEPARTMENT:
Six (6) bids were received, opened and read as follows:
Western Machinery Co
Spokane, Washington
General Machinery Co
Spokane, Washington
Safway Equipment Co
Kennewick, Washington
MidMountain Machinery Inc
Spokane, Washington
Modern Machinery Co
Spokane, Washington
Intermountain Equip Co
Pasco, Washington
$ 6,613.88
6,614.61
6,717.88
6,905.20
6,737.74
6,969.04
Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier to turn this to the Water Committee, Water Superintendent
and City Engineer with power to act. Motion carried.
PASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 15, 1960
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
LABOR UNION:
Gayle Winewriter, Union representative, spoke to the Council relative to Robert J. Fleming
Water Department employee being discharged.on March 15, 1960 without cause other than "didn't
fit in". Following discussion motion made by Combs, seconded by James to turn this to the
Water Committee for investigation and report. Motion carried.
MRS. J. W. ARMSTRONG, 928 So. 10th:
Mrs. Armstrong protested to the Council relative to penalty clause on the Business License
Ordinance No. 990. In conclusion motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson that in all.
cases pertaining to Business Licenses to abide by the Ordinance No. 990 on the penalties.
Motion carried.unanimously.
PROTESTS:
Mrs. J. W. Armstrong
.W. S. Campbell
John Beck's Service Station
John Beck's Market & Cabins
Empire Electric
Avey Motor Co
Tutwiler Studio
Connie's Flowers
.PAUL MEREDITH, TREE TRIMMING & LAWN SERVICE:
Mr. Meredittr complained about the City issuing a business license to spray operators not having
State License and Liability Insurance. He was advised that the City Business License was for
revenue purposes only. No State law enforcement provided for.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS:
PURCHASES:
One request submitted:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Valve, tee, bend & paint
$ 300.27
Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Combs granting authority to purchase. Motion carried by
roll call vote of five (5).
RADIO FREQUENCY:
Chief of Police McKibbin asked permission to call for bid on this Government Frequency Radius
Equipment for the City of Pasco. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Zier authorizing Chief
McKibbin to call for bids as requested on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., April 5, 1960. Specifications
to be furnished by the Chief. Motion carried.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Thirteen (13) applications submitted as follows:
Ross & Ross Auctioneers Inc
Percy Ross
Audree's Dresses
Nu Vita Products
Dana L. Zimmerman
Frank's Repair Service
Wilbert V. Bode
A & W Drive Inn
Ray F. Becker Company
Roderic A. Boschke
Bernard G. McManus
John C. Eagon
Emily B. Jump
Auction sale
Crier
Dress making & sales
Food supplement
Contractor
Plumbing & Heating
Music Teacher
Root Beer Stand
Contractor
Solicitor
Solicitor
Solicitor
Foot Massage
Pasco Airport
Pqsco Airport
734 Court
419k W. Lewis
Road 60
1812 Olive
514 W. Clark
514 W. Court
Portland
Desert Inn, Kennewick
1101 Margaret
Kennewick
1018 Bridge
Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson approving the applications. Motion carried.
CITY PROPERTY, BL@CK 11, RIVERSIDE ADDITION:
Councilman James reports on this property desired by the Preston Tractor Company: They requested
to rent for storage purposes and now they wish to purchase. The Council unanimously agreed with
the Committee to not sell at this time.
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REGULAR MEETING.
READING OF. ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 996:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 595
AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.12 AND 5-9.16, AND BEING AN
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN FWKLIN
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO RESIDENT-
IAL R-2
MARCH 15, 1960
Motion made by Zier, seconded by. Combs that Ordinance No. 996 be given the first reading by
title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 996 was read. Motion made by Zier, seconded by Thompson
that Ordinance No. 996 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Zier, seconded by
James to adopt Ordinance No. 996. Motion carried by roll call vote.of five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 997:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 607,
BEING AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LEWIS
STREET AND TENTH STREET AND THE ADJOINING PROPERTY A
ZONE C-1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND FIXING THE DISTANCE
BACK FROM PROPERTY LINE FOR BUILDINGS, AND REPEALING
ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERE-
WITH
Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James to read Ordinance No. 997 by title only. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 997 was read by title. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Combs that Ordinance
No. 997 has been read by title. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier to adopt Ordinance
No. 997. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
GENERAL ELECTION MARCH 8, 1960:
Fifty-two (52) Absentee Ballots were canvassed at this time and tabulated as follows:
PRECINCTS 1 THROUGH 24
POLL
VOTES
ABSENTEES
TOTAL
PROPOSITION NO. 1 (SEWER BONDS)
535
YES
t3
YES
548 YES
2303
NO
38
NO
2341 NO
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (LIBRARY BONDS)
1520
YES
21
YES
15,41 YES
1326
NO
30
NO
1356 NO
COUNCILMAN - 4 YEAR TERM:
Cecil R. Combs
1838
37
1875
Dale A. Bates
1221
21
1242
Harold C. James-
1424
24
1448
Charles D. Kiclbury.
1397
29
1426
Thomas J. Wood
931
25
956
Harry T. McCall
1271
13
1284
eOUNCiLMAN-AT-LARGE:
K. E. Moore
1614
25
1639
Ralph D. Oakley
1030
24
1054
TREASURER:
Mary L. Ellison 2474 1 47 2521
Total number of votes cast in all precincts 2967 plus 52 absentees, making a grand total of
3019 votes cast. .
Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier approving the election ballot count and absentee
ballots can4jassed and tabulated. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Zier to adjourn to Tuesday, 8:00 P.
Motion carried.
ATTEST:
PASSED AND APPROVED
Y OF
H�6-, -
Mayor
1960.
Adah M. Perry, City
5, 1960.