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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-1960 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 15, 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, G. A. Grant, H. C. James, C. D. Kilbury, K. E. Moore, Ed Thompson and T. R. VanHoy. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Supervisor G. R. Fisher were also -present. APPROVING THE MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held November 1, 1960 were approved. Motion so made by James, seconded by Thompson and carried. COMMUNICATIONS: WATER CONDITION AT W. LEWIS & 5TH AVENUE: A letter was read from Russell R. Ridenour stating work done at this location did not correct the water situation, also asks that same condition be corrected at 3rd & Lewis Street. Councilman Combs states that this is a maintenance problem. City Engineer to see that this is taken care of. PACIFIC FRUIT COMPANY (AIRPORT): A letter was read from Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson stating that this Company has asked that they be given a $15.00 reduction on their rent to compensate for three full days loss of use on Building No. 58 during repairs. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that the request be granted and a $15.00 credit be allowed. Motion carried. MODEL "A" FORD TRUCK: A letter was read from Walter J. Luebke desiring to purchase the old 1930 Street Truck for $50.00. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by James to accept the offer of $50.00 and sell the Truck to Mr. Luebke. Motion carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: GOLF COURSE FUND: The Finance Committee held a meeting at 11:00 A. M., November 14, 1960, to discuss the Current Expense Fund and the Golf Course Fund. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Hicks that the Finance Committee recommend to the Council that Resolution No. 459 creating time warrants at 4% on the Municipal Golf Course be amended converting the time warrants to temporary loans to be paid over a 3 year period and designating the Park Fund instead of the Golf Course Fund as the fund responsible for repaying the loan. Motion carried. CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: Following a discussion on the Receipts and Expenditures in the Current Expense Fund motion was made by VanHoy, seconded by Hicks to recommend to the City Council that Interest Bearing Warrants be issued on the Current Expense Fund at 3'k% interest to cover the present and future encumbrances until necessity for same is over. Motion carried. City Attorney requested to submit Ordinance and Resolution for consideration by the Council. THE SUPERIOR COURT LAW LIBRARY: A letter was read from Roy M. Mersky requesting a copy of the Pasco City Code for their files. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James to furnish code as requested. Motion carried. WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTORS MEETING: C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent, attended this meeting and submits report. The Community looks to the State Health Department for guidance,now, and it will look for guidance in an emergency. The National Water Plan: General responsibility, Functions, Mutual Aid, Training, Public Information, Execution. Federal Responsibility: Coordination and develop procedures, Supply guide lines, Promote. State Respohsibility: Supervision, Establish assistance, Promote. Local Responsibilities: Provide without assistance, maintain, operate, make available, individual responsibility, provide without assistance for two weeks. A copy of the report with instructions on disaster and sanitation for the home water supply was attached and furnished each member of the Council. Sanitation instructions were also sent to all Department heads. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury that the Water Superintendent follow up on this letter and have cards printed for general distribution. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 15, 1960 COMMITTEE REPORTS: PARKING METERS: Chief of Police introduced Mr. H. W. Thomas, Representative for the Rockwell Parking Meter Company. He proposed to make a study of Parking meter needs for Pasco with double head automatic meters in the down town area and with change of rate per automatic meter in the Central Business District. This Companyrwould install all the mete.rs .and give an allowance on the old meters. Envelope system not favored by some. Mr. Thomas said that each meter should pay approximately $75.00 per month. Purchase would or could be made on the 50% payment basis. The survey would probably take a day and one-half ,to make and the proposal made from that. The Rockwell Meter carries a 5 year guarantee and by making a complete installation the mechanism would be interchangeable. The City would be in no way obligated on account of this survey. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: PURCHASES: AIRPORT DEPARTMENT: Runwayaand terminal lamps $ 36.80 BUILDING•& ALTERATIONS: Desk with right wing 266.24 WATER DEPARTMENT: Meter yokes, tire, taps repair brakes and tire repair 222.05 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by James that purchases as requested be granted. carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Three (3) applications received as follows: Exilda A. Stonestreet Solicitor Payless Motel Filter Queen, N.W. Sales & Service 111 N. Third Bobbie's & Ray's Cafe 50.7 So. Front Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury approving applications as presented. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & MERCHANTS: Motion Motion carried. Mayor Hicks reports that members of the Chamber of Commerce and down town merchants met with him before the Council meeting relative to changes contemplated with Parking Meters; they wish to be given the opportunity to consult with the deciding committee before final decision is made. Chairman Grant of the Police Committee expressed a willingness to meet with those interested. AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS: A letter was read from Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson requesting the City Council to authorize a Bond Consultant to take necessary steps to set up the Airport Revenue Bond sale so the fronds can be available shortly after the first of the year for the extension of Runway 20R. Setting up prospectus for bond sale, plana, specifications, legal opinions etc. were discussed. City may want to call for bids. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury to contact Terry Thompson as Bonding Representative, with no obligations. Motion carried. STREET REPORT: Councilman Combs reports that repair and maintenance jobs should be checked on completion. Ridenour has complained several times on this one prollem of water not draining at 5th and Lewis Street. Following the discussion which included other complaints, motion was made by Combs, seconded by Kilbury that the City Supervisor make up a work order for each job for the month and work out a system in an organized manner and report at each Council meeting as to the progress of weekly orders. Motion carried. LIBRARY: Councilman James states that there will be a Board meeting on the new Library Building and another sketch on the revised plans will be studied. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 15, 1960 PLANNING COMMISSION - James also reports that the Comprehensive Plan is coming along fine. Kilbury suggested that each Councilman receive a copy of the Planning Commission minutes. He has also received calls relative to stop signs or traffic control at Pearl & Meridian during peak traffic time of the day. FIRE CHIEF COONEY - Reports that the siren on the Masonic Temple will be completed on Monday. GEORGE R. FISHER'S A. P. W. A. CONFERENCE REPORT: Mr. Fisher furnished each Council member a copy of the report on this meeting held in Bellingham on November 2 to 4, 1960. Fisher and Whetsler were commended on their reports. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCE NO. 1012: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, REGISTRATION, INTEREST RATE, AND PAYMENT OF WARRANTS UPON THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, IN THE EVENT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT FUNDS IN THE HANDS OF THE TREASURER OF THE CITY OF PASCO WITH WHICH TO MEET THE CURRENT EXPENSES Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury that Ordinance No. 1012 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1012 was read. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 1012 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Grant to adopt Ordinance No. 1012. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 477: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 459, BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INTEREST BEARING WARRANTS FROM THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FUND TO BE PURCHASED WITH OTHER CITY FUNDS, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 470, BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY TRANSFER LOAN FROM THE CONSUMER DEPOSITS FUND TO THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FUND Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury that Resolt3tion No. 477 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 477 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson that Resolution No. 477 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Moore to adopt Resolution No. 477. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 478: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY TRANSFER LOAN FROM THE WATER DEPARTMENT FUND TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore to read Resolution No. 478. Motion carried. Resolution No. 478 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. 478 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Moore to adopt Resolution No. 478. Motion carried by roll call vbte of seven (7). NEW BUSINESS: Public Nuisance Ordinance needed. Planning Commission is working on this. Vacation and Sick Leave Ordinance amendment for retirement age, etc. IMPROVING SIGHTS at the entrances of the City ; bailing old car bodies - this is now being done in Kennewick at a cost of $5.00 per car body. Clerk to get information on this from the Association of Washington Cities. ADaOURNMENT : Motion made by Grant, seconded by James to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., December 6, 1960. Motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk Raymond Hicks, Mayor 1 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS z DAY OF 1960. Adah M. Perry, City Cle