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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-1960 Minutes2913 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 6, 1960 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:08 P. M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, H. C. James, C. D. Kilbury, K. E. Moore and T. R. VanHoy. Absent Ed Thompson. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Superintendent George R. Fisher were present. APPROVING THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held Aggust 16., 1960 were approved. Motion so made by VanHoy, seconded by Kilbury and carried. B ILLS: Current bills against the city presented as follows. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . Current Expense $ 29 481.89 Airport Department 6,911.11 Golf Course 7,716.64 Water Department 22,599.52 Library Department 2,110.08 Cemetery Department 1,860.35 Street Department 28,657.12 Park Department 9,669.93 Yacht Basin 29.40 Total for all Departments $ 109,036.04 CAST IRON PIPE PURCHASE: Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler wishes to purchase approximately seven car loads of Cast Iron Pipe with sizes varying from 6" to 24" with an estimated cost of $39,418.08. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury to call for bids on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., September 20, 1960. Motion carried. CEMETERY TRUCK: One (1) bid received, opened and read as follows: Smith Truck & Tractor Company 1959 International $2,720.00 Tax ) 108.80 $2,828.80 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Kilbury to turn bid to the Recreation & Cemetery Committee for study (Kilbury, Chairman) with power to act. Motion carried. STREET TRUCKS: Four (4) bids received, opened and read as follows: Smith Truck & Tractor Co 2-1960 International $ 9,135.28 Sales Tax 365.41 Less trade•(2) 500.00 $ 9,000.69 Farley Chevrolet Inc. Jerry Horrobin Ford Inc. Jim Lahtinen Buick Company 2-1961 Chevrolet Sales Tax Less trade (2) 2- 1960 Ford 2-1960 GMC Sales Tax Less trade (2) Sales Tax Less trade (2) $ 9,428.20 377.13 500.00 $ 9,305.33 $ 9,970.74 398.83 725.00 $ •9,644.57 $ 9,752.54 390.10 . y i , .roc, • v'* Alternate: 2-'1960 GMC $10,173.04 Sales Tax 406.92 Less trade (2) , 600.00 $ 9,979.96 Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury to turn bids to Street Committee and City Engineer for study with power to act. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 6, 1960 COMMUNICATIONS: SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1: A letter was read from The Board of Directors requesting that side walks and curbs be installed at Court & Illinois Streets. They feel that a dangerous situation exists there. This turned to the Street Committee. LEWIS & FIFTH -STREETS, LOW AT CURB: A letter was read from Russell R. Ridenour requesting that this low spot be corrected before the rainy season starts. Motion made by Combs, seconded by VanHoy to turn to the Street Committee. Motion carried. REFUND - GUZELLE JOHNSON: Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requests that the City Treasurer be authorized to refund $20.00 to Mr. Johnson. This amount was collected as a paving cut, however, Mr. Johnson was able to put the street back in proper condition as there was no black top to replace. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James authorizing the City Treasurer to refund $20.00 as re- quested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). TRAFFIC COUNT AT FOURTH & COURT AND YAKIMA & COURT: R. H. Pyle acknowledged receipt of the Mayor's letter requesting a traffic count at the above mentioned locations and states that,a count will be made when school is in session, about the middle or latter part of September 1960 and findings will be studied and information furnished. FINANCE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION, LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON: City Treasurer Mary Ellison requests, permission to attend October 20 and 21, 1960 with expenses and dues paid. Motion made by Grant,, seconded by James authorizing the trip as requested. Motion carried. SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING (September 6, 1960): A letter was read from the City Treasurer Mary Ellison, secretary of the Finance Committee stating that a special meeting was held at 2:00 P. M. on September 6,. 1960 to find money for the operation of the Golf Course. Motion was made by VanHoy, seconded by Ellison and affirmed by Mayor Hicks and carried unanimous that the Finance Committee recommend to the City Council, that the Water Department purchase the $16,000.00 G. 0. B. Fire Station No. 2 Bonds from the Consumer's Deposit Fund and the Consumer's Deposit Fund -loan the money to the Golf Course on a three year payment plan at 4% interest. Resolution to be furnished by the City Attorney. GROUND WATER PERMIT NO. 4822 GOLF COURSE: A letter was read from Robert H. Russell, Assistant Supervisor, Division of Water Resources, dated August 31, 1960, stating that they had not received the proof of appropriation of water -and the filing and recording fees. As the permit now stands it is subject to cancellation. However, they do not wish to do that if the City wishes to perfect it as there is quite an expenditure involved in this project. If we do not hear from you within thirty (30) days from date of this letter the permit will be cancelled without further notice. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury to turn this to the City SuperfMtendent and City Attorney with power to act on submitting a new request. Motion carried. CEMETERY BUILDING: A letter from Roy Shaw, Superintendent of the Cemetery was not read account pertaining to the tentative 1961 Budget. City Clerk requested to furnish each Councilman a copy also furnish a copy of Police Judge P. V. Sullivan's letter. PETITIONS: PETITION BY RESOLUTION NO. 466: A resolution following petition to vacate the south half of the north and south alley in Block 25, Helm's Second Addition to Pasco, and set a ppblic hearing for Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., October 4, 1960. Motion made by James, seconded by Moore to read Resolution No. 466. Motion carried. Resolution No. 466 was read. Motion made by Moore, seconded by James that Res- olution has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Moore to adopt Resolution No. 466. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 467 - BY PETITION: A resolution'following a petition to vacate 8 feet of Cartmell Street, fronting on Lots 10 to 17, inclusive, Block 1, Star Addition to Pasco and portions of alley similar to sketch attached. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury to read Resolution No. 467. Motion carried. Resolution No. 467 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant that Resolution No. 467 has bees read. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury to adopt Resolution No. 467. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). k: 25 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 6, 1960 a I SIDEWALK ORDINANCE NO. 891 - WAIVER AGREEMENT: An agreement submitted by Western Farmers Association, 1203 West "A" Street by J. C. Heath to waive sidewalk and curb installation at the present time. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MR. DON SMOOT wanted to know where the labor question on agreement came on the agenda. He was informed Item "H". QUESTIONED TRUCK BIDS: Mr. Jim Lahtinen of the Buick Company questioned the legality of Smith Truck & Tractor's bid on the Street Trucks as a direct representative of that company is a member of the City Council. Also questioned a bid from the same company on a 1959 used truck for the Cemetery, eliminating all bid competition. Especially in view of the fact that the City could purchase a new 1961 model truck for almost the same amoum REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. REPORTS: PURCHASES: The following purchases submitted for approval: CITY HALL: Billing machine forms & supplies $ 1,432.22 STREET DEPARTMENT: Yellow traffic paint 149.76 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT: Cement, sand & gravel 299.25 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT: Paint, sealer, etc. 70.82 WATER DEPARTMENT: Ells, meter repair parts printing and add -o -bins 466.11 CITY TREASURER: Checks and printing same 54.60 Motion made by Combs, seconded by Kilbury granting purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). AIRPORT LEASES: One (1) lease submitted for approval: Lon W. Rigby, North apartment in Building No. 8 Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant approving lease for Mayor's signature. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Two (2) business license applications and two (2) pinball locations submitted as follows: Buford Thompson Dave's Sooper Signal Central Music Co Central Music Co Contractor Service Station Pinballs Pinballs Kennewick 931 Court 404 W. Lewis 214 So. 4th Motion made by Grant, seconded by James that licenses be granted. Motion carried. STREET EQUIPMENT: 1) Councilman Combs feels that the City should negotiate for the purchase of a Roller. Committee to get together and set up specifications. 2) Committee should study the purchase of a Street Sweeper and make recommendation. Report back at next meeting. Motion made by Combs, seconded by James that the Street Committee, Department Superintendent -and Engineer draw specifications for Street Roller with bids to be.opened on Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., September 20, 1960. Motion carried. - Street Oiling is 90% finished; the crew expects to finish and clean up by tomorrow. Irrigation Water problem is still inr_Committee. Thirteen (13) water meters were installed in August 1960; 1,675' of 6" pipe installed; one (1) Fire Hydrant installed at Henry & Francis and 267,000,000 gallons of water filtered during the month of August. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 6, 1960 CIVIL DEFENSE: Bruce Lee stated they are looking for a location to construct an Air-raid Shelter and the material and work will be donated. They wish to set up a warning system and will also need a sponsor for electricity and maintenance and a fence would also be necessary. Councilman Grant visited a shelter in California and is very much in favor. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Moo*e to turn this to the Civil Defense Committee of the City -Moore, James & Thompson. Motion carried. REGIONAL MEETING, ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES, SEPTEMBER 21, 1960:n Councilman James reminds every one of this meeting and requests that they notify the Pancake House as soon as possible. LABOR AGREEMENT: Councilman Kilbury reports the meeting time was to short to effect an agreement and thinks that negotiating on one point could be completed in another session. One-half hour every two weeks is not enough. Smoot suggested Wednesday, September 7, 1960. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that the Council meet with the Union negotiating Committee on Wednesday, 7:30 P. M., September 7, 1960 at the City Hall. Motion carried. KURTZMAN'S PARK BUILDING: Harotd Wyman reports that the ParkaBoard has had one meeting and hopes to have another one on the Kurtzman Park Building. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Inspector's report was read by the Mayor. READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION N0. 466 AND RESOLUTION NO. 467: See pdoptfon under Petitions. CITY ATTORNEY referring to petitions for vacations states that a petition must be signed by both the husband and wife as owners for all property adjacent to the property which is involved. RESOLUTION NO. 468: A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $300.00 FROM BUILDING MAINTENANCE TO LIABILITY INSURANCE AND BONDS UNDER THE AIR- PORT DEPARTMENT SECTION OF THE 1960 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury to read Resolution No. 468. Motion carried. Resolution No. 468 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. 468 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Gant, seconded by James to adopt Resolution No. 468. Motion carried.by roll call vote of five (5). VanHoy.out of the Chamber. RESOLUTION NO. 469: THE OUTSTANDING "1957 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR FIRE STATION NO.2" SHALL BE PURCHASED FROM THE CONSUMER DEPOSITS FUND BY THE WATER AND SEWER FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AT THEIR FACE VALUE OF $16,000 AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1960 Motion made by Combs, seconded by Moore to read Resolutihn No. 469. Motion carried. Resolution.No...469 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Resolution No. 469 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Grant to adopt Resolution No. 469. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). VanHoy out of the Chamber . RESOLUTION NO. 470: THE SUM OF $16,000 SHALL BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE CONSUMER DEPOSITS FUND TO THE.MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FUND AS A TEMPORARY TRANSFER LOAN TO CARRY OUT THE BUDGETED PROGRAM FOR THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE OF THE CITY OF.PASCO Motion made by Grant, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. 470 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 470 was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. 470 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by,Kilbury, seconded by Combs to adopt Resolution No. 470. Motion cariied by roll call vote of five (5). VanHoy out of the Chamber. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SJEPTEMBER 6, 1960 ORDINANCE NO. 1005: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CRIMES; DEFINING SHOP- LIFTING AS A MISDEMEANOR; PROVIDING FOR ARREST THEREON WITHOUT WARRANT; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 1005 .be read by title.. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1005 was read by title. Motion made by Kilbury,, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1005 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant to adopt Ordinance No. 1005. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). NEW BUSINESS: YELLOW LINE ON AURELIA STREET; ALSO MURRAY & SYLVESTER STREETS: The need of traffic lines on Murray and Sylvester in the vicinity of Buck's Grocery was discussed. Street Department to make line in accordance to the Chief of Police decision. DRY WELLS: VanHoy feels that the cheapest installation is just as good as any. Moore reports a dangerous spot at Octave &.Mead. City Superintendent to check. Several spots need reflector buttons or whatever is needed to correct the hazard. ONE WAY STREETS:• Moore also thinks a study should be made relative to making Bonneville and Shoshone Streets one way streets. Name changes of streets was also mentioned. The Council recommends that the Planning Commission make a study of this and recommend to the Council. Clerk to notify the Planning Commission. ELECTION MACHINES (TWO): The County Auditor is desirous of leaving two machines in the City Hall permanently. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury to turn this to the City Superintendent with power to act. Motion carried. CLAIMS: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: Alfred L. Hales files claim against the City for fire damages in the amount of $2,264.00 caused by fire at the City dump. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by VanHoy to turn this to the City Attorney. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by VanHoy to adjourn to Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., September 20, 1960. Motion carried. Raymond cks, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20th DAY OF September , 1960. Adah M. Perry, City Clerk