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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-20-1960 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 20, 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 C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, H. C. James, C. D. Kilbury, K. E. Moore and Ed Thompson. T. R. VanHoy was absent. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Supervisor G. R. Fisher were present. APPROVING THE MINUTES: Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Combs approving minutes of meeting held December 6, 1960. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills against the City presented as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE $ 58,924.67 WATER DEPARTMENT 12,372.67 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 3,762.65 PARK DEPARTMENT 2,783.69 GOLF COURSE 2,758.95 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 1,683.75 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT 1,379.25 STREET DEPARTMENT 5,698.35 L. I. D. #65 20.23 Grand total for all Departments $ 89,384.21 Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: YACHT BASIN GRAVEL - $3,000.00: A letter was read from the United States General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C., stating that this debt must be paid. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant that a copy of this letter and other documents in the file be sent to Senators Magnuson and Jackson. Motion carried. City Attorney said that Warren G. Magnuson expressed himself while out here before election as being willing to introduce a bill to take care of this. I. 0. 0. F. LODGE NO. 257, CEMETERY LOTS: A letter was read from the Trustees thanking the Council for consideration given the Lodge relative to an agreement with the City granting optional purchase of certain lots in the City View Cemetery and at this time they make application for an option covering Lots 60, 61, 62 and 63, Block 5 and Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 12; agreement to be similar to the one granted February 20, 1942 with the exception that purchase price of graves is to be the going price in effect at time of purchase.-ttChairman of the Cemetery Committee Kilbury will check with the Cemetery Superintendent and report regarding the new agreement. _ l o n rpmeTTe . A letter was read from Calvin F. Schmid, Secretary of the Census Board stating the figure of 14,522 would be certified to the City by the State Census Board. ARCHITECT - LIBRARY BUILDING: A letter was read from Stuart Blackwell of Spokane, asking to be considered for the design work on the New Pasco Library. A discussion followed. Grant thought that local firms should be in on the ground work and thus lessen the expense of travel pay, etc. City Attorney stated that the Codncil and the Library Board should work real close every step of the way from selecting the Architect, hiring the contractor and other details needing attention from time to time. It is very important that they concur from the beginning. Council and the Library Board to meet for a thorough discussion in the near future. Councilman Kilbury to arrange the meeting. No action taken on the letter. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 20, 1960 4 i TRANSFERS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT: Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requests authority be given the Treasurer to make transfers for Bond Redemption,'Interest and Reserve Funds in acc6rdance with schedule presented for the year 1961. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant authorizing the transfers from the Water Department as requested by Mr. Whetsler. Motion carried. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 65: ° A'letter was read from Weter, Roberts & Shefelman submitting Ordinance No. 1014 for adoption December 20, 1960 and setting out instructions regarding procedure. Ordinance to be adopted under that order of business. PETITIONS: A TYIKYVV AT T f%X7. Four (4) petitions received and read desiring to annex to the City of Pasco as follows: (All conditioned the petition to C-1 zoning) MRS. JULIA WEIGE, Lots 11 to 16 inclusive, Block 9, Columbia Addition to Pasco EENTURY BROADCASTING CORP, ROBERT STACEY, PRESIDENT, Track "B" and vacated streets and alleys less that portion sold to the State of Washington for Highway purposes, Columbia River Addition to Franklin County LOUIS & MARY DIEMOND, Track "A" including vacated streets and alleys less that portion deeded to the State of Washington for Highway purposes and that portion lying northeasterly of State Highway No. 3, Columbia River Addition to Franklin County, Washington JOHN & CATHERINE E. HORRIGAN, 'All that portion of Lot"A" lying north of Highway No. 3; All of Lots E, F, G, H and I and all of. Lot "D" lying north of Highway No. 3, except the east 50' of the West 140', Columbia River Addition to Franklin County, Washington. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury that petition be turned to the Planning Commission for action and report as soon As possible. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded'by Kilbury that in case petitions are received for Tracks C & D of Columbia River Addition and presented prior to hearing notice that they be included Motion carried. REPORTS: PURCHASES: Purchases were requested as follows: CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT: Payroll Record Forms $ 30.34 PLANNING COMMISSION: Onionskin paper 34.11 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT: Cement, wire & 3 hp motor 129.20 WATER DEPARTMENT: Light fixtures, vouchers, cards and paint 403.53 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by'Kilbury granting the purchases as submitted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). AIRPORT LEASES: Three (3) leases submitted for renewal as follows: Hertz Rent-A-Car Sime Construction Company Lyle Neff Motion made by Combs, seconded by Thompson authorizing the Mayor to sign leases. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Two (2) applications submitted as follows: Pasco Club Lunch Cafe 106 S. 4th L. W. McClain Ingleside Rooms Rooming house 613.W. Clark Richard G. Patrick ° Motion made by Grant, seconded by Thompson approving the applications. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 20 1960 I PARKING METER BIDS: Councilman Grant reports that several meetings have been held with representatives but more time is requested before making an award. STREET SWEEPER: Councilman Combs reports that the broom has been received and that the sweeper is being used. WATER DEPARTMENT: No report CIVIL DEFENSE: No report PARKS & LIBRARY: No report REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Councilman James reports on a meeting held at the P. U. D. Building with most members present. They elected their officers as follows: Wm. F. Luhman Chairman L. S. Moore Vice Chairman Del C. Isaacson Secretary Harry H. Hudlow BoardMember Ruth Smalley Board Member Raymond Hicks Board Member H. C. James • Board -Member Mary Ellison Treasurer Meeting headquarters and office space in basement at the City Hall. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: James also reports a meeting with Bob Clark. Maps were displayed showing progress being made on this plan which seems to be coming along according to schedule. BY-PASS MEETING: A meeting was held Monday morning, December 19, 1960 at the City Hall with Rhea Pyle, C. Foster of the Highway Department, Mayor Hicks, Councilmen Combs, Moore, James & Kilbury, City Supervisor George R. Fisher, Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler and Assistant Engineer Bob Bruce discussing the by-pass overpass and interchanges; one interchange to be at north 4th and Court and overpass at Sylvester & Chase. Route north and east of the°Cemetery was discussed. AAchange in property from east to south of the Cemetery was gone into. When final plans are presented and approved by the Bureau of Public Roads they will then hold a pbblic hearing in Pasco. READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1014: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 65, WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING N. MEAD AVENUE TO THE SOUTH LINE OF W. COURT STREET, AND W. BROWN STREET FROM THE EAST LINE OF N. ILLINOIS AVENUE TO 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, AND DOING ALL OTHER WORK AS MAY BE NECES- SARY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 998, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON SAID ROLL Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1014 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1014 was read by title. -Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 1014 was read by title. Motion carried.K Motion madenByt*K'hbury,;:seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 1014. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1015: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS FOR THE CEMETERY, LIBRARY, PARK, WATER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FROM FUNDS IN EXCESS OF ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR RECEIPTS FOR THE PARK DEPART- MENT Motion made by -Combs, seconded by Thompson to read Ordinance No. 1015 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1015 was read by title. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 1015 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 1015. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 29A PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 20, 1960 ORDINANCE NO. 1016: AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF A PAYROLLS FUND Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Combs to read Ordinance No. 1016 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1016 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 1016 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Grant that Ordinance No. 1016 be amended. Section 4 - in the 4th line add "approval by the City Council" following the word "certificates". Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1016 be adopted as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1017: AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF A CLAIMS FUND Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 1017 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1017 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson that Ordinance No. 1017 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1017 be amended; Section 4, line 5 following the word "vouchers" add "approved by the City Council". Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Moore to adopt Ordinance No. 1017 as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REZONING LOT 11, BLOCK 10, COLUMBIA ADDITION FROM R-1 TO C-1: Councilman James reviewed the file on this petition presented to the Planning Commission and approved for Public Hearing September 13, 1960 and then presented to the Council with a recommendation from the Planning Commission that the request be granted. Mr. William and Mr. Guenther present at this time did not favor the change. Mr. Kestin also present asked the Council to make the change from R-1 to C-2; he was informed that this would necessitate a new petition. Following a lengthy discussion relative to covenants, valuations, etc., motion made by James, seconded by Grant that the zone change for Lot 11, Block 10, Columbia, Addition from R-1 to C-1 be granted in accordance with the recommendation from the Planning Commission and the City Attorney be in to draw an Ordinance changing the zone classification. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). DELINQUENT -BUSINESS LICENSES: City Attorney states he has notified Mrs. Hazel Warfield, Hazel's Beauty Shop, 1328 W. Sylvester to comply with Ordinance No. 990 and pay the $25.00 due also Mrs. Elizabeth C. Weaver, The Mad Hatter, 515 W. Lewis, P. 0. Box 784, to comply with Ordinance No. 990 and pay the $25.00 due. The next step will be for the City Clerk to sewar out a warrant and bring these people into Court for violation. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury to proceed with charges as set out in Ordinance No. 990. Motion carried. AIRPORT BONDS: Revenue Bond for construction of Runway. City Attorney received a letter from Weter, Roberts & Shefelman stating they would prepare the Ordinance or Ordinances on Revenue Bonds. Their standard fee would be $300.00 for one ordinance and $350.00 for the mocodrdiiiance.sc if needed. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore Go accept proposition presented by Weter, Roberts & Shefelman with George R. Fisher to furnish data. Motion carried. MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT: Report for November 1960 was furnished. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Combs to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P. M., January 3, 1961. Motion carried. 1 Rd Hfcks, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF _ , 196 1. -. , � pe� yY Adah M. Perry, City Clerk f J"