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. _
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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.
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REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 20, 1960
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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:
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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
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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).
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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.
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Rd Hfcks, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF _ , 196 1.
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yY Adah M. Perry, City Clerk
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