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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-1960 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON RFGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 16, 1960 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, H. C. James, C. D. Kilbury, K. E. Moore and T. R. VanHoy. Absent were G. A. Grant and Ed Thompson. City a Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Engineer George R. Fisher were present. APPROVING MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held August 2, 1960. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James approving minutes as amended. Motion carried. BIDS & PROPOSALS: SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION - WEST "A" STREET: Two proposals were received, opened and read as follows: Randolph Plumbing Co. $ 3,130.82 Warren Excavation Co. 3,971.15 Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury, to turn proposals to Water and Sewer Committee, Water Superintendent and City Engineer. Motion Carried. COMMUNICATIONS: PORT. OF PASCO GRAVEL AGREEMENT -1957: A letter was read from the Port Manager, Del C. Isaacson, referring to an agreement between the City and the Port dated July 16, 1957 relative to an exchange of gravel and property and requesting that the City remove the bal- ance of the gravel over bonder.; the property will then be ready for indus- trial use. Motion made by Moore, seconded by James that this be r=eferred to the City Engineer and Street Committee for report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. KEN CROSS, BUILDER: Mr. Cross submitted an itemized statement regarding contract on Golf Pro - Shop and lavatory building completed in June, 1960 and requests payment of retained 15% withholding in the amount of $1,247.03. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury that the bill be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). CENSUS BOARD -- POPULATION FIGURE: A letter was read from Calvin F. Schmid stating the preliminary 1960 popu- lation figure to be 14,377. He feels that the final figure will not deviate from this to any considerable degree. PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION: Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requests permission for Chief Operator of the Sewer Plant and himself to attend the Inland Empire Section of this Association August 19, 1960 at Lakeland, Washington, with expenses and transportation, allowance has been provided in the present budget. Motion made by James, seconded by Moore, granting the request. Motion carried. i 1961 BUDGET: The City Clerk submitted the 1961 budget to the Mayor this date, with letters and information attached. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. WILBUR WRIGHT of 728 So. Beech stated he had been presented with a form which indicated he owed $125.00 tax. He thought it came from the City. Will bring form in to the City Supervisor!'s;,Ofhice for clarification. HARRY MC CALL requests a report from Councilman Moore on Water Rates. He was advised this would come up under reports. McCall thinks there should be a copy of the agenda available to each person attending the meetings. Council- man James suggested a copy be placed on the bulletin board. DON SMOOT: stated he would like to speak if the Labor Agreement 'is brought up. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED. 2910 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 16, 1960 REPORTS: PURCHASES: Purchases requested as follows: Water Department: Sleeves, precision tubes, meter, valves, fittings, wiring and repair. tools. $ 2,389.61 Airport Department: Cement, cleaner, repair to lawn mower 64.04 Health Department: Lethane and Malathion 776.98 Cemetery.Department: Tire and tube 43.25 Total, all departments -- $3,273.88 Motion made by Combs, seconded by Kilbury, that purchases be allowed as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). AIRPORT LEASES: i One lease submitted. Lester E. Harwood, Building No. 144 with garage and small utility building. ° Bonneville Power Administration request a change in starting date of their lease, from September 15, 1960 to August 1, 1960. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Kilbury authorizing Mayor to sign. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Nine.. applications for business licenses and two for solicitors submitted as follows: Pasco Dental Lab. (W. L. Torbenson) 424 W. Lewis Dental Lab. Piro's (Lester J. Piro) 820 W. Lewis Clothing Louis A. Neff 1827 W. Hopkins Surveyor Niagara of Tri -Cities (A.H.Bicker) 118 N. Fourth Massage equip. Tri -City Lunch (L.P.Kenyon) Airport Cafe Automat Co. Ins. (Paul Tinery) 1207 Neel Loop (K) Vending Mach. Woodard & Camera Mart Studio (Bailie's Toys) Photos Sherwin-Williams Paint 332 W. Lewis Paint Store Court Street Launder Center 1117 Court Laundromat M. V. Strickler(Cowles Pub. Co) 1803 W. Nison Solicit Marion M. Barnard (Austin Studio) 13 W. Third, (K) Solicit Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, approving applications. Motion carried. TRADE STIMULATOR ORDINANCE: A discussion was entered into regarding collection of fee, method of collec- tion, etc. Councilman Moore mentioned the present ordinance was being studied by a committee. Motion made by VanHoy to investigate the purchase of decals for trade stimulators, music boxes and other machines. Motion died for the want of a second. DRY WELL PROPOSALS: Street committee report on proposals, it was decided to install only one well at this time. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy, that the low bidder (Hughes & Mahaffey Con. Co.) install one.well. Motion carried. TRAFFIC HAZARD -- CITY PARKS: Moore reports again that some thing should be done to control traffic South and West of Kurtzman Park; East, West and North of Memorial Park. Police Committee has not met on this, account Chairman being out of town. Signs would help, they would be subject to approval of Police Committee. Following a short discussion, motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury, to turn this to the Police Committee and City Supervisor to install signs at Kurtzman, Memorial and other parks where needed. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON y 91< REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 16, 19.60 ALLEY ADJACENT TO CRESCENT DRUG STORE NO. 2: City Engineer recommends that this alley be brought to grade after completion of street oiling. ALLEY BETWEEN HUGO & LAUREL, NORTH OF HELENA: Cutting this alley through has been requested. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Kilbury, to turn this to the Street Committee; also Cartmell Street problem. Motion carried. Cartmell problem is a vacation requested by Hamann's Elec. STREET OILING CONTRACT: Mr. Hammer reports the street oiling construction is 25% completed; and L.I.D. No. 65 all finished, clean-up work to start right away. WATER RATES: Councilman Moore reports the water rate study is still under study. All members have copies of proposed changes. Two councilmen being absent from this meeting, no action will be taken at this time. IRRIGATION WATER PROBLEM: No solution ready at this time. SANITARY SEWER INSTALLATION - 700 BLOCK - TERRACE HEIGHTS ADDITION: Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler states that property owners in the 700 block in Terrace Heights Addition are willing to pay their front footage assessment to raise enough money to justify the installation of a sanitary sewer. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury, that the Water Superin- tendent be authorized to make installation of sanitary sewer as requested under the usual city regulations. Motion carried. CEMETERY TRUCK - CALL FOR BIDS: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore to call for bids on a truck for the Cemetery, Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., September 6, 1960. City Engineer George R. Fisher to furnish specifications. Motion carried. LIBRARY RESURFACING PROBLEM: Councilman James reports there will be a meeting held at the Elk's Club with Mr. George Thompson, Tuesday, August 23, 1960, City Attorney requested to be present. A proposal will be ready at that time, the Committee feels the.problem will be solved. RECREATION BUILDING, KURTZMAN PARK: Councilman Moore stated the East Side Improvement Committee have specifications prepared for a recreation building in the park, which they plan on financing, and are presenting plans at this time for study by the Park Board. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore to turn specifications of Kurtzman's Park Rec- reation Building to the Park Board for action, then to the Park Committee for report and recommendations, on a youth program for the East Side, to be presented. Motion carried. STATE REPORT ROAD BUILDERS CLINIC, STREET & HIGHWAY SYSTEM: City Engineer, George R. Fisher informs the Council Body that the above cap- tioned report is in his office for review by any one that is interested. This is their_.'.-llth annual report. REPORT URBAN PLANNING ASSISTANCE (GRANT PROGRAM): Councilman James states progress is being made on this project. Clark Coleman had engineers in the area four days about two. weeks ago, they picked up material from Planning files, also Building Inspector and City Engineers. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF: AGREEMENT: A proposed agreement formulated by representatives of the following agencies: City of Pasco, Franklin County, Pasco School Dist. No. 1, Franklin Co. Public Utility Dist. No. 1, and Franklin Co. Port Dist. was 'presented to the Council body for study if desired and agreement accepted, then the budget will be consulted. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 16, 1960 TRAFFIC COUNT -- NORTH FOURTH & COURT & YAKIMA: Mayor Hicks reports he has requested the State to make this count. BOAT BASIN $3,000.00 CLAIM: City Attorney Richard G. Patrick states he will write Senators Magnuson and Jackson requesting legislation to delete this claim which was presented by the Army Engineers. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES: Regional meeting to be held in Pasco, September 21, 1960; evening meeting 7:00 P.M. at the Pancake House. James reports all arrangements have been made, a large attendance would be appreciated. UNION CONTRACT: Don Smoot spoke on agreement proposed, states there are only two items to be cleared up as the Union agrees to the City's proposals. Kilbury states an Executive meeting was not called for 7:30 as expected, two councilmen are out of the City. Following a discussion with Council and Union officials and supporters, Motion was made by Kilbury; seconded by James that the Council meet with the Union Representative before next meeting and an attempt be made to iron out differences and take up this matter at Regular Meeting with seven (7) Councilmen present. Motion carried. DRY WELLS: McCall asked Councilman Combs about dry well, purpose etc. He was advised this was for temporary relief and experimental. The wells would have to be cleaned out each year. ORDINANCE NO. 1004; GOLF COURSE FUNDS: City Attorney reports Ordinance not ready yet. Regular Meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Will have it ready for next Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., September 6, 1960. Motion carried. Attest: Adah M. Perry,. Cit PASSED AND APPROVED THIS r, ymond Hicks, Mayor _Lgol OF , 1960.