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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-1960 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 2, 1960 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were George A. Grant, Harold C. James, Charles D. Kilbury, Ken. E. Moore, Ed Thompson and T. R. VanHoy. C. R. Combs was absent. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Engineer George R. Fisher were present. APPROVING MINUTES: (OF MEETING HELD JULY 19, 1960) Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Kilbury, approving as written. Motion carried. Special meeting held July 25, 1960 - Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson approving as written. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills against the City were presented as follows. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Current Expense - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 29,845.88 Water Department - - - - - - - - - - - - 22,278.28 Street Department - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,945.73 Cemetery Department - - - - - - - - - - - 1,848.07 Airport Department - - - - - - - - - - - 4,498.64 Library Department - - - - - - - - - - - 1,872.74 Park Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11,328.57 Golf Course - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18.43 Yacht Basin - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13.95 L.I.D. #65 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,973.02 Total for all departments - - - - - - - - $ 80,623.31 COMMUNICATIONS: DRY WELL CONSTRUCTION - PROPOSALS: Two (2) proposals were received as follows: 1. HUGHES & MAHAFFEY ----- Item 1. Dry Well 10 feet deep, 4 each, Rd. 76, M. R. #2; at the unit price of Pasco, Washington $274.00 each $ 1,096.00 Item 2. Additional Depth of Dry Well, 10 lineal feet at the unit price of $380.00 ($38.00 per lineal foot) $ 1,520.00 Total for Contract -- $ 2,616.00* 2. WARREN EXCAVATION CO.-- Item 1. Dry Well 10 feet deep, 4 each, 910 South 9th at the unit price of Pasco, Washington $603.23 each $ 2,412.92 Item 2. Additional Depth of Dry Well, 1 lineal feet at the unit price of $156.39 ($156.39'per $ 156.39 lineal foot) Total for Contract -- $ 2,569.31* Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant to turn proposals to the Street Committee for checking and study, to report back at. -.next regular -council meeting. Motion carried. WESTERN FARMERS ASSOCIATION, REQUEST VARIANCE FROM TYPE 4 BUILDING: A Building Permit applied for by the Western Farmers Association to build a standard type, one story building in fire zone 2 requires action by the Planning Commission and City Council. The Planning Commission at their regular meeting, June 14th, granted permission for variance. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury, granting variance as approved by the Planning Com- mission. Motion carried. TYPEWRITER -- CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE: A letter was read from City Treasurer Mary Ellison, asking for an emergency ordinance for the purchase of a 16" Royal Electric typewriter in the amount of $444.60; to be paid from Office Supply money in the present budget. City Engineer stated there was approximately $2,000.00 in the City Building Alterations & Equipment Fund that could be used. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson authorizing purchase of Typewriter in the amount of $444.60 from the Building Alterations and Equipment Fund for the City Treasurer's Office. Motion carried unanimous. MUNICIPAL FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND: The Pension Board at their meeting on August 1, 1960 recommended to the Council that $20,000.00 from the Pension Fund be investigated in L. I. D. No. 65 Bonds; also that the balance of $15,000.00 be invested by the Committee for the best interest available. PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 2. 1960 j STREET LIGHT REQUEST BY FRED E. DOUGHERTY: A letter was read from Mr. Dougherty requesting the installation of a street light on the corner of East "C" and Maitland. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that this be turned to the Light Committee for consideration when street light program is set up. Motion carried. LOCAL PLANNING STAFF: Bill Luhman spoke to the Planning Commission relative to setting up a Local Planning Staff to assist with finances and broader planning. The Local Planning Staff would consist of Franklin County, P.U.D., School Districts and Port District, combined they have pledged $10,000.00, this to be matched by the City. This program in no way conflicts with the Urban Planning Assistance project 701, and the Com- prehensive Plan. A Contract Agreement would have to be worked out by the Staff and the City with the City Attorney. Other representatives could also be present. It would be necessary that the City Attorney attend. L. S. Moore will be present for the Planning Commission. A governmental body would furnish ample office space. The $20,000.00 would all be used by the Local Planning Staff. The Planning Commission recommends to the Council that they make two or more persons available to meet with such representatives as shall be appointed by the governmental bodies to study and formulate procedure and policy for establishing a joint Local Planning Staff, one member to be the City Attorney. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James appointing Chairman of.the City Planning Commission and City Attorney to set in with the staff members. Motion amended by Kilbury that the entire Planning Committee set in on this meeting, seconded by Moore. Motion placed on the amendment and carried by roll call vote of six (6) the original motion placed and carried unanimous. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES. LOCAL SHARING OF RETAIL SALES TAX: It.is proposed by the Executive Committee of the Association of Washington Cities that a definite and tangible plan be set forth which will indicate vital public support; namely, an initiative petition to the Legislature. Ballot to be voted on and returned. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, favoring the movement of petitioning the Legislative Body for 5% of the total revenue of the State Sales Tax for Cities. Motion carried. Clerk to fill in ballot submitted and return to Richard Taylor. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES: A letter from Chester Biesen was briefed by Councilman James whereby the Association requests the City to appoint a City Legislative Committee to act with and for the Legislative Committee of the Association of Washington Cities. A form was submitted for reply. City Clerk to fill out form with the City Council Legislative Committee, James, Moore and Kilbury as indicated and return. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. To hear from the public. Harry McCall said he had something to talk about later in the meeting. This was granted. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. No Petitions, complaints or appeals. REPORTS: PURCHASES: The Water Department requests to purchase the following items: Meters, brillo pads, cleanser, towels, repair parts, addresso- graph supplies, yoke, ells, bends, sleeve, valve and bearings. $1,563.30 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing purchase as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Six applications submitted as follows: SNACK BAR (George Nelson) Cafe, 360 sq. ft. 132 West.Lewis St. H. J. EYCLESITYMER Contractor, General k yr. 126:W."Chestiiut,,.Walla Walla DAVE G. JOHNSON, -Inc. (Dave G. Johnson) Contractor, Excavation ' P. 0. Box 262, Pasco GEORGE A. GRANT, Inc. (G.A.Grant) Contractor, General ' 520 Wellsian Way, Richland DAVE H. DOERGE Contractor, Roofing 804 N. Illinois (ok, P1. Com.) ESQUIRE HOTEL (Rita E. Luke) Hotel (25) 821 South 9th, Pasco Motion made by Grant, seconded by James, approving applications for issuance. Motion carried. TTITTA- T -T1 -- With reference to unpaid 1960 business licenses turned to the City Council for direct attention, Councilman Grant's assignment paid -- James, Combs and Kilbury were granted more time. Councilman Grant has information to the effect that some pin ball machine operators and punch board operators are not complying with the ordinances. City Clerk and Police Chief to enforce punch board ordinance. This will be investigated and reported on at next meeting. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 2, 1960 WATER DEPARTMENT TRUCK: The Water Committee reports that Jerry Horrobin Ford, Inc. was awarded the bid on one new 1960 Ford, F-100 �-ton pickup $1,944.43. WATER RATE STUDY: Councilman Moore reports that proposed changes have been set up in form of a proposal, a copy of which was passed to each Councilman for study, comment or suggestion. Water Superintendent, C. F. Whetsler,furn:shed information on irrigation water within the City limits. This was also distributed for study. SOUTH KOREAN STUDENTS: Councilman Moore reports three (3) South Korean students will be in Pasco August 4th and 5th to inspect and study our water facilities. They have finished at the Oregon State College in Cor- valis. Pasco was chosen with four (4) other Washington cities to visit and obtain data for use in their country's development program. City Attorney advised Moore that the City of Pasco as a Third Class City has no means to finance entertainment. City Engineer George R. Fisher and Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler will meet the plane, arrange tour and entertainment. REPORTS: GRAVEL ALLEY: City Engineer, George R. Fisher reports a Mr. Erskin at 523 South Hugo requests that the alley in his block be graveled. No action taken. HAMANN BUILDING ON CARTMELL STREET: Jack Hamann desires to have ten feet (10') vacated to allow off-street parking. The plat showed the lot 10' more than actual depth. City Council will get together, consult the plat and dis- pose of this matter at the'next regular meeting. ALLEY BROUGHT TO GRADE: S. S. Jilek has purchased property adjacent to the Crescent Drug Store #2 and has requested that the alley be brought to grade., -:At the present time, the alley is approximately two feet high at the high point—This will also be studied by the Council. LIBRARY SIDING CONTRACT: Chairman of the Recreation Committee, Charles Kilbury, reports a meeting was held with Contractor George Thompson and the Committee feels that a solution can be readhed. UNION CONTRACT: Charles Kilbury stated he hoped to bring up agreement tonight, but members•of the Council feel that more study is needed, City Attorney and Council members have'•not had time to go over the amended agreement as a copy was furnished them shortly before the meeting. The Mayor stated Item five had been deleted from the copy,in checking it was discovered that Item five was not included in the previous copy distributed for study; therefore no one felt that they were familiar enough with the agreement to act on it at this meeting. Don Smoot seemed to think this was prolonging action beyond a reasonable time. Harry McCall spoke to and questioned the Council. Mayor Hicks questioned the 90 -day clause. Kilbury stated an Executive Meeting before next meeting for negotiating with the whole council would probably bring the agreement up to where it could be acted upon.: -..:Next Tuesday night, August 9, 1960, 7:30 P.M., City Hall was agreed as the time, date and place for Executive Meeting with the entire Council. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES, LOCAL SHARING OF RETAIL SALES TAX: A letter from Richard Taylor briefed by Councilman James, relative to setting up a definite and tangible plan which will indicate vital public support; namely an Initiative Petition to the Legislature. This of course constitutes a State -Wide effort. A ballot form was enclosed for return with data as stated. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury that we vote on re- quest to go along with a Petition favoring a 5% share of the total sales tax revenue. Motion carried by Roll Call Vote of six (6). Chester Biesen requested the names of Councilmen on the City Council Legislative Committee, this will also be furnished. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: GOLF COURSE WARRANTS: City Attorney Richard G. Patrick states he has to go over this again with Mr. Horrigan, this is a new procedure as far as Pasco is concerned. Building Inspector's Report for July, 1960 was read. PASCO, WASHINGTON AUGUST 2, 1960 READING OF RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION N0: 465: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INTEREST BEARING REVENUE WARRANTS TO MAKE WORK PROGRESS PAYMENTS DUE UNDER L.I.D. No. 65 TO BE PURCHASED BY THE FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND AS AN INVESTMENT. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant, that Resolution No. 465 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 465 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Resolution No. 465 has beeri.read. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore to change 5k% interest to read 5% interest. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant to adopt Resolution No. 465 as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 464: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF THE SUM OF $15,000.00 FROM THE FIRE- MEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 464 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 464 was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 464 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant to adopt Reso- lution No. 464. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1002: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $300.00 FROM "LIGHT, HEAT, WATER, PHONE AND MTNCE." TO "VACATION & S.L.".UNDER THE CITY HALL SECTION OF THE 1960 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Ordinance No. 1002 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1002 was read by title. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Grant that Ordinance No. 1002 has been read, by title. Motion carried. Motion made by James„peconded: tiybThoinps.pnc.•totadopt, Ordinance No. 1002. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1003: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY REGISTRATION FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF R.C.W. 29.07.105. i Motion made by James, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 1003 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1003 was read, by title. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson, that Ordinance No. 1003 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 1003. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . UNFINISHED BUSINESS: TRAFFIC HAZARD AT KURTZMAN'S PARK: Hazard existing on the West and South were mentioned. Memorial Park hazards on the West and North sides of the park. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson that this matter be turned to the Police Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. Traffic count suggested for traffic signal support. Grant made a motion, seconded by Kilbury, that the Mayor present a formal request to the State for a traffic count at North Fourth and Court; and North Fourth and Yakima. Motion carried. BOAT BASIN GRAVEL CLAIM: $3,000.00 Kilbury suggested we take this up with the State Senators for legislation to relieve the City of the claim. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant authorizing the Mayor to write Magnuson and JaCkson,Senators„ requesting legislation to relieve the City of this claim;and advise the Army Engineers and City Attorney of action taken. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON AUGUST 2, 1960 REGULAR MEETING COU11CI1'1�AMBFRS ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Kilbury to adjourn to nest regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., August 16th, 1960. Motion carried. Raymond Hicks, M or Attest: Adah M. Perry, City Clerk �J PASSED AND APPROVED THIS %�{�DAY OF , 1960. Adah M. Perry, Clerk