HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-1960 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 7, 1960
$ 35,354.30
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CALL TO ORDER:
Airport Department
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks presiding.
Library Department
The newly elected officials having been given the Oath of Office were seated.
Park Department
APPOINTMENT OF CLERK"
Street Department
Mayor Hicks appointed Charles D. Kilbury to serve as.Clerk due to the absence of
the City Clerk
Adah M. Perry.
Cemetery Department
ROLL CALL:
Golf Course
By Acting Clerk. Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, H. C. James,
Charles D.
Kilbury, Ken Moore Ed Thompson and T. R. VanHoy. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick
and City
Engineer George R. Fisher were also present.
APPROVING THE MINUTES:
Minutes of meetings held May 17th and May 31st, 1960. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded
by
James approving the minutes as written. Grant objected to the May 31st, 1960 as
approved.
He stated that the Mayor expressed opinion that the City would participate in the,payment
of L. I. D. #65. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant to add this correction.
Motion
carried. (See Page 2887 - *** for correction)
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES:
PURCHASES:
The following purchasesrequests were presented forf.approval:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
Boxes, lids, fittings, hydrants, kemlime, chairs, meter
lawn mower, air hose, pearl oil and tire reppir $
6,980.79
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT:
Cement, sickle and cutter bar, also roller bars
194.21
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT:, ,
Grinder, pumps, asphalt & equipment rental
609.39
SPRAY DEPARTMENT:
Insecticide
439,50„
PARK DEPARTMENT:
Assorted craft supplies & equipment, balls, rackets,
nets, etc
182.00
BUILDING & ALTERATIONS:
Material for shelves in basement
41.66
Councilman Combs questioned the Water Department purchases. No items were over $1,400.00 on
the request. Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Kilbury approving.the requests as presented.
Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
BILLS:
Current bills against the City were presented as follows:
Current Expense Fund
$ 35,354.30
Water Department
20,756.81
Airport Department
11,519.56
Library Department
5,595.09
Park Department
5,377.70
Street Department
6,286.31
Yacht Basin
450.58
Cemetery Department
2,029.29
Golf Course
6,187.95
Firemen's Relief & Pension
29.00
Total for all departments $ 93,586.59
Motion made by Combs, seconded by James to pay all vouchers properly signed and approved. Motion
carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
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AIRPORT LEASES:
Two (2) leases presented for approval as follows:,
Tri City Limousine Service
Edward J. Bishop
U. S. Naval Reserve
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson approving the leases for the Mayor's signature.
Motion carried.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Eight (8) applications for Business License submitted as follows:
Hartford Accident & Ind Co
Lowry Jackson
Aqua Blast & Steam Cleaning
R. J. Gholar
Shield's Landscaping
Pre -Built Homes, Inc.
Joe Runbawa
Fred Stanley
Claims office
Spray shrubs
Clean machinery
Contractor
Garden & lawn service
Retail sales
Lawn furniture
Lawn furniture
824 W. Lewis
Walla Walla
616 E. A
1119 Hagerman
920 So. 9th
Lewis & Illinois
Spokane
Spokane
Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury approving applications for issuance. Motion carried.
MOTOR GRADER - CALL FOR BID REPORT:
Combs recommends the acceptance of they Webb Tractor & Equipment Company bid on the Model 12
Caterpillar in the amount of $17,402.60 for the following reasons: 1) Only the No. 12 Cat-
erpillar grader fully met all specifications without reservations or exceptions; 2) It was
felt the high trade in values in the No. 12 reflect less loss --due to depreciation and we see
no reason for this trend not to continue; 3) The immediate availability locally of repair
parts and service would reduce down time to a minimum as delayis waiting for service men and/or
parts from out of town would be eliminated.
Don Allway of the Modern Machinery accused the Committee of collusion.
Fred Redmon of the Webb Tractor & Equipment Company spoke on this equipment and is willing
to furnish a non -collusion bond if necessary.
Mobion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to accept the bid of Webb Tractor & Equipment Company
in the amount of $17,402.60. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
POLICE CAR- CALL FOR BID REPORT:
Grant reports that the Police Committee accepted the bid from Central Ford Motors in the
amount of $982.06.
STREET COMMITTEE REPORT:
Motion made by Combs, seconded by Moore that the City Engineer be instructed to draw plans
and specifications for 24' L.B. S. T. to the full extent of the 1960 Budget item and also
to prepare plans for the installation -on an experimental basis of dry wells for disposing
of storm surface drainage. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
WATER ORDINANCE STUDY:
Motion made by Moore, seconded by VanHoy that the Water Superintendent and the -Water -Committee
make a study of the present rate structure toward a revision of water rates and report back to
Council. Motion carried 6 to 1. Grant voting "No".
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
Harry McCall stated that water rates were taken out -of his hands and put into the Council
hands.
Dan Smoot asked for meeting with the Council to discuss a labor contract.
Jess Mast asked for a record from the Council allowing deductions to be made from salaries
of the Police and Fire Departments. Motion made -by VanHoy, seconded by Moore that the City
Clerk be authorized to make payroll deductions from the Police and Fire Departments for
Accident and Hospital Insurance to New York Life Insurance Company. Motion carried.
Fire Chief Cooney asked the Council's permission to hold the Washington State Fire College
in Pasco in 1961. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James that the City extend an invitation
to the Washington State Fire College & Conference to hold their 1961 College and conference
in Pasco and that Fire Chief Cooney extend the invitation. Motion carried.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
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STREET SIGNS:
Combs reported on the needed Street Signs. Approximately 160 signs need at a cost of $7.30
each. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Kilbury that the needdd signs be.purchased. Motion
carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy that Catch Basins be installed and connected to the
Sanitary Sewer to drain the intersection at Francis & Sylvester. Estimated cost of the
material is $100.00. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: .
The following list of Committee appointments submitted by Councilman Combs:
STREETS & ALLEYS: Combs, VanHoy, Moore & James
PUBLIC RELATIONS, POLICE & HEALTH: Grant, Kilbury, James & Combs
FIRE & LIGHT: Thompson, James & Grant
RECREATION, LIBRARY, PARKS & CEMETERY: Kilbury, Moore & Thompson
WATER & SEWER: Moore, Combs, VanHoy & Kilbury
ZONING, PLANNING. BUILDING INSPECTOR, r
CITY BUILDINGS & PROPERTY: Vj ameg, Kilbury & Grant
AIRPORT: VanHoy, Combs, Grant & Thompson
ENGINEERING: Grant, Thompson, Moore & Kilbury
CLAIMS, ACCOUNTING, OFFICE MANAGEMENT &
SPECIAL FINANCE: VanHoy, Kilbury & Grant
LEGISLATIVE: James, Moore & Kilbury
CIVIL DEFENSE: Moore, James & Thompson
MAYOR PRO TEM: Combs
PURCHASING AGENT: Thompson
Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by VanHoy to accept the Committee appointments as submitted.
Motion carried.
WESTON SAND & GRAVEL INSURANCE:
Combs reported that Weston Sand & Gravel Pit is up for sale and inquired about the Bond.
City Attorney to check on status of bond and insurance.
COMMUNICATIONS:
CORPS OF ENGINEERS:(BOAT BASIN)
A letter was read from Paul H. Symbol, Col, Corps of Engineers, submitting a bill"for
$3,000.00 for gravel materials removed from the Pasco Boat Basin and stating that they have
been instructed.to submit the matter to the General Accounting Office for collection.
Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore to refer this to the Park and Finance Committee
for study and report. Motion carried.
BOAT BASIN:
A letter was read from Max K. Tysor to Richard G. Patrick stating that under Paragraph 6
of the Boat Basin License any profits shall be utilized in the further development of the
area but in instances where the Licensee with local funds developed the area to the satis-
faction of the District Engineer and when it has been determined that the licensed area
has been fully developed they will recommend that the license be modified to approve the
use of profits to defray costs. Letter ordered filed.
L. I. D. #65;
Letter read from James Gay of Weter, Roberts & Shefelman, giving instructions for proceeding
with L. I. D. #65 and also furnishing ordinance to be used.
Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant that the City participate in L. I. D. 465 to the
extent of $3,000.00. Motion carried.
Motion made by James, seconded by Grant that the $3,000.00 be taken from Cum -Res. Perm.
Street & Storm Sewer Construction Fund. Motion carried.
ORIINANCE NO. 998:
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF N. MEAD AVENUE
FROM THE NORTH LINE OF W. MARIE STREET TO THE SOUTH LINE
OF W. COURT STREET, AND W. BROWN STREET -FROM THE EAST LINE
OF N. iILINOISAAVENUEFTO THE WEST LINE OF N. ONEONTA AVENUE
BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
PAVEMENT 42 FEET WIDE CURB TO CURB, INCLUDING CRUSHED ROCK
BASE, CONCRETE GUTTER AND CONCRETE CURB WHERE NECESSARY AND
STORM SEWER FACILITIES, INCLUDING CATCH BASINS, MANHOLES AND
ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION
NO. 460 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON;
ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 65; PROVIDING THE
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT IN SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENT BE MADE IN PART BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
UPON PROPERTIES IN SAID DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAY-
MENT BY BONDS"; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
.LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH AND
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS
Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 998 be read by title. Motion
carried. Ordinance No. 998 was read by title only. Motion made by James, seconded by
Thompson that Ordinance No. 998 has been read �y title. Motion carried. Motion made by
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Grant, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 998. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
PETITION FOR MERCHANT POLICE:
Petition presented and signed by E. H. Kidwall and Jerry H. Burgess was read petitioning the
City Council for permission to allow Verl V. Moon and Hugh P. Moon to act as Merchant Police.
Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson to turn to Police Chief and Police Committee.
Motion carried.
CALL FOR BIDS ON L. I. D. #65:
Motion made by Combs, seconded by Kilbury to call for bids on L. I. D. #65 construction to be
opened on June 30th, 1960 at 11:00 A. M., by the Street Committee and the bid to be awarded
at the regular meeting of the City Council on July 5, 1960. Motion carried by roll call vote
of seven (7).
PORT OF PASCO EASEMENT:
Letter read from John Horrigan regarding request for an easement from the Port of Pasco to
the City. Letter to be an acknowledgment that the Port of Pasco and its Commissioners
recognize that the purchase was made subject to that easement of which the Port District
has a copy.
DELINQUENT BUSINESS LICENSES:
A letter was read from Adah M. Perry submitting allist of licenses which are delinquent.
The following were notified by the City Attorney to pay by June 7th or the matter would be
turned to the Council for action:
0 K Tire Shop
Kermit L. Krueger
Iris Overlie Draperies
The Mad Hatter
Gordon's Auto Sales
Hazel's Beauty Shop
Louis A. Neff
Col Signal Service
Motion made by Moore, seconded by James to turn matter to the Police Committee for action.
Motion carried.
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT:
Building Inspector's Report for the month of May was read and ordered filed.
REFUND -L. W. VAIL COMPANY:
Letter read from Adah M. Perry requesting a refund in the amount of $15.00 for L. W. Vail
Company account oyer -payment of license fee. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson
to turn to Building Inspector to check. Motion carried.
PRO SHOP EXTRAS:
Letter read from City Engineer George R. Fisher recommending the payment of $49.50 for
installing pipe and drainage not called for in the contrac6 for the Pro Shop. Motion
made by Thompson, seconded by Grant to accept the City Engineer's recommendation and
allow the extra payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
PRO SHOP - ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT:
Letter read from City Engineer George R. Fisher recommending the acceptance of the Pro Shop
as the Contract has been completed in accordance with the specifications. Tax Commission
to be notified and retained per centage to be paid after the 30 day period has lapsed.
Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson to accept the City Engineer's recommendation
and notify the Tax Commission of completion of contract. Motion carried by roll call vote
of seven (7).
CALL FOR -BIDS - PICKUP FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT:
Letter read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requesting call for bids for new truck.
Motion made by Combs, seconded by Grant to call for bids on pickup on June 21, 1960. Motion
carried.
WATER SERVICE TO JR. HIGHSCHOOL:
Letter read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requesting permission to quote the
following amounts to the Jr. High School located between Road 22 & Road 24 and Henry &
Marie for Water service: Front Footage $4,829.40; Service Charge $764.40 and Hydrant
$350.00. Making a total of $5,943.80. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Thompson that
the Water Superintendent be permitted to quote the figures to the School District. Motion
carried.
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GOLF COURSE REPORT:
Report for the month of May, 1960 submitted by H. A. Wyman was read and ordered filed.
MUSIC AT AIRPORT:
Letter read from Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson requesting to be allowed to participate IF
in the cost of the background music at the Airport. Cost to be $5.00 per month and has the
Airport Committee's approval. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson granting the
request. Motion carried.
READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 999:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION;
PROVIDING FOR AND REGULATING THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL, AND
DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, TO ISSUE AND
EXCLUSIVE LICENSE TO 10HN DIETRICH d/b/a PASCO GARBAGE SERVICE
FOR SUCH PURPOSES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 785, AND ALL ORD-
INANCES OR PARTS`OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: AND PRO-
VIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION,IHEREOF
Motion made by James, seconded by Grant to read Ordinance No. 999 by title only. Motion
carried. Ordinance No. 999 was read by title only. Motion made by James, seconded by
Thompson that Ordinance No. 999 has been read by title only. Motion carried.
Motion made by James, seconded by Grant to amend Ordinance No. 999. Under "License, Section
13"- add "subject to the approval of the Council"; also add the following under "Section 23,
Page 10 of License" - "and further that as long as this license is in effect the licensee
shall be obligated and required and hereby agrees to maintain and operate the dog warden
service and maintain the public pound incident thereto". Motion carried.
Motion made by James, seconded by Grant to adopt Ordinance No. 999 as amended. Motion carried.
by roll call vote of seven (7).
McCALL (from the Audience) brought up the matter of discrepancies in the Water Department
and charges in the newspaper and asked what the Council wants to do about this. Mayor Hicks
answered his question.
ADIOURNMENT:
Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson to adjourn to the next regular meeting, Tuesday,
8:00 P. M., June 21, 1960. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Ra o d Hicks, Mayor
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21st DAY OF June , 1960.