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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-1961 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 21, 1961 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, Chas. D. Kilbury, K. E. Moore, Ed Thompson and T. R. VanHoy. Also present was City Attorney Richard G. Patrick. City Engineer George R. Fisher was absent. APPROVING MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held February 7, 1961. City Clerk stated the date and zone set out in the minutes for rezoning of three blocks in Riverside Addi- tion were in error, this was detected and corrected. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, approving minutes as corrected. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: YACHT BASIN $3,000.00: A letter was read from G. W. VAIL, Chief, Debt Sec.; United States General Accounting Office; Washington, D.C.; complying with City Attorney's request to hold in abeyance for a reasonable length of time, the pursuit for the collection of $3,000.00 representing the value of gravel removed from the Yacht Basin, to allow the City time to present this matter to Senators MAGNUSEN and JACKSON, in hopes that legislation can be introduced for a pri- vate relief bill relieving the City of the indebtedness. LEGISLATION MEETING -- CONNELL, THURSDAY MARCH 2, 1961: A letter was read from Mayor DAN JOLLY, inviting all City Officials to a meeting to be held in Connell, Thursday, March 2, 1961. Mayor :Hicks, Councilman Grant, Moore and Kilbury and City Engineer George R. Fisher signed the letter as intending to attend. City Clerk to so notify Town Clerk of Connell. (QUIT CLAIM DEED -- CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY: A letter was read from the Continental Oil Company, 519 Spokane & Eastern Building, Spokane, with quit claim deed attached.for: "A portion of Lot 3, Loney's Addition to Pasco, Washington, whose boundary is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of Lot 3,and 16:97 feet northerly of the SE corner of Lot 3; thence southerly along the East line of Lot 3 a distance of 16.97 feet to the SE corner of said lot; thence westerly along the south line of Lot 3 a distance of 16.97 feet; thence northeasterly to the point of beginning, for street and alley purposes." for the sum of one dollar ($1.00). The deed to be recorded and copy for- warded to the Continental Oil Company. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson to accept the Quit Claim Deed as executed and return one copy with recorded information on the copy. Motion carried. LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL AUXILIARY -- CANTEEN: A letter was read from Mrs. F. M. Giles, requesting that the canteen be exempt from City Business License -- account being a non-profit organiza- tion. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, granting the exemption request. Motion carried. FARLEY CHEVROLET INC. -- LOT LEASE: A letter was read from K. C. Farley to terminate lease on Lots 11 and 12, Block 22 as of March 1, 1961. Delinquent rent has been paid in the amount of $500.00. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, accepting the lease termination as of March 1, 1961. Motion carried. 7 -UP BOTTLING CO. -- 928 W. Main Street, Walla Walla: A letter was read from C. E. Robertson, Secretary, stating they would be glad to sign a damage -coverage and hold -harmless agreement. Their insurance carrier in Walla Walla will furnish all necessary proof of coverage. City Attorney or the Bottling Co. will formulate agreement. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this be turned to the City Attorney for action. Motion -carried. STREETS & SIDEWALKS -- 10th & Murray; Aur:ilia Between Lewis & Court: A lengthy letter was received from W. W. Crater and R. D. Genung relative to curbs, low places in the streets and water puddle conditions. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant, to turn this to the Street Committee. Motion Carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 21, 1961 CENSUS BOARD: A letter was read from Calvin F. Schmid relative to census taking for the year 1961, which would determine state allocation for 1962. Motion made by James, seconded by Moore that the census not be taken this year, account Federal Census taken in 1960. Motion carried. POLICE CAR BID REQUESTED: A letter was read from Chief of Police A. L. McKibbin, requesting call for bid for one (1) new car and trade in the 1959 Nash Ambassador, account the Nash needing considerable repair work. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant, to call for bids Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. March 21, 1961, Chief to fur— nish specifications. Motion carried. CLEANING TWO (2) FILTER PLANT PUMP MOTORS: A letter was read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler stating that after motors were tested one motor showed excessive leakage of current in the winding whereby it will be necessary to rewind this motor at a cost of $930.00. This is awaiting your approval. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing the work to be done. Motion carried. PLANNING COMM.ISSION REPORT ON ZONING IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION: The report from Vice.Chairman Dale Bates was read and discussed.: The Com— mission was determined that the most analogous city zone classification for that portion of "Rep -]at of Columbia River Addition' involved was C-1. City Attorney's opinri�on on Lots 11 to 16 inclusive, Columbia Addition was that under City Ordinances the most analogous to the present County Zone which zs is R-2. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, that a Public Hearing be held, at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday March 7, 1961 on Petitions for annexation. Motion carried. SIDEWALK AGREEMENT -- J. 0. HAMANN, LOT 1, BLOCK 2, STAR ADDITION: An agreement submitted by Jack 0. Hamann, to construct a 5' sidewalk in lieu of 9' on Chase and Cartmell was presented. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant, approving agreement and authori:zing the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING -- ZONE CHANGE FROM C-2 to M-1, Blocks 25, 35 & 36 Riverside Add: Legal Notice of Hearing was read. Mayor declared the hearing open. No protests received by letter or in person. H. Kidwell present spoke favor— ing the change. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury, to declaredhear— ing closed. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that the request for zone change be granted and City Attorney authorized to pre— pare an Ordinance covering the change from C-2 to M-1; Motion carried. HEARING FROM VISITORS: (none) REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: PURCHASES: Park & Recreation: Cash register and fertilizer with tax $ 1,998.88 Water Department: 35 meters, repair parts, tools, motor oil 2,206.75 Airport Department: Awnings, brackets, arborvitae, juniper, lumber, paint, dustlayer, cold mix, cement, door track, hangers & brackets, rolls valley and tax 336.06 Cemetery Department: Miscellaneous repair parts for two (2) gravely mowers, tax and freight 119.48 Total -- All Departments -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- $ 4,661.17 Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Kilbury, granting purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AIRPORT LEASE: One Lease submitted as follows: Room #3 (50x40) East wing of Bldg. #69. February 16, 1961 to February 15, 1962, for storage of coin operated devices. $35.00 per month -- first and last month paid ($70.00). Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Thompson authorizing Mayor to sign lease. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 21, 1961 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Twenty-eight (28) applications submitted as follows: Dan P. Cartwright Accountant 1715 W. Yakima Dave H. Doerge Contractor 804 N. Illinois David Zier Contractor 404 N. Adams E. A. Luhman Wholesale Del. 1739 W. Cartmell Ed Schultz, Distr. Wholesale Del. (Kraft) 1619 W. Irving Don's Plumbing & Repair Plumbing & repair 923 S. Sixth Avenue Basin Stamp Works Marking devices 1912 W. Hopkins Clean Sweep Janitorial Ser. Janitor Service 1912 Hickory Hugh Moon Merchant Police 307 N. 12th Avenue Gigante's School of Addordion Music School 907 Jan Jones Motel (DeZarn) Motel (12) 1005 W. Lewis The Record Shop (Ellis) Music Shop 118 N. Fourth Avenue A & F. Bldg. Co (Stinson) Contractor 1228 S. Fifth Avenue Bill's Richfield Ser (Campbell) Service Station 1504 W. Lewis Evergreen Apartments (Shelton) Apartments (4) 819 S. Seventh Ave. Glen R. Sherman, Jr. Apartments (4) 1331 Hopkins Richland Cemetery Ass'n (Larson) Cemetery & Mausoleum 471 Williams Blvd. Richland Bud's Enco Ser. Center (Williams) Service Station 1940 Sylvester Columbia Materials (Hoffman) Contractor 57 NE Broadway; Portland Home Builders Serv. Co. (Keller) Contractor 702 N. Helena; Spokane West Lewis Conoco (Chmelyk) Service Station 1603 W. Lewis Dunham Motels, Inc. (Dunham) Apartments (30) 1903-7-11-15 Jay Lloyd A. Sanders Contractor 1620 W. First, Kennewick Sage Realty, Inc. (Douglas) Real Estate 428 W. Lewis Taylor Maid (Gorham) Restaurant Third and Park - Rena Ware Distr. (Davis) Cook Ware 112 S. Fourth Avenue Del Mar Distr (Schachmann) Clothing Distr. Airport Louis Champoux Rooms (8) 217 W. Clark Motion Made by Grant, seconded by Thompson, approving applications. Motion carried. ATHLETIC CLUB -- 503 S. MAIN: James Johnson desires to make this an athletic club for amateur matches regu- larly. Ordinance No. 990, Section 53 we feel should be sufficient, thus a $15.00 annual business license plus admission tax. Your action on this will de- cide the issue. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury, approving annual fee for amateur matches as set out in Ordinance No. 990, Section 53. Motion carried. TRAFFIC CODE ORDINANCE IS BEING STUDIED. STREETS: Councilman Combs, reports the City is out of gravel. Vail is supposed to get work underway this next week. WATER: Councilman Moore reports: HONEYWELL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: This maintenance contract for Filter Plant Control System was discussed. Whetsler read a portion of the contract which would cost $2,439.63 per year for four periodical inspections. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury, to accept the contract as presented by the Minneapolis Honeywell Regulator Co. and authorize the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. (Contract filed in Water Dept. office). CIVIL DEFENSE: Civil Defense being criticized by the P.T.A. was mentioned. Councilman Moore states a meeting will be held March 6, 1961 at the Airport and program ex- plained. LIBRARY: Councilman Kilbury reports a meeting with the Library Board, State Library Representative and Architect Wulff. The Architect will submit a report in the near future. PARKS: Superintendent Wyman reports the Golf Course has been p-oked several days this month -- good attendance all winter. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Codncilman James: Bob Clark was in attendance at the last Planning Commission meeting. Will have a report for next meeting. LEGISLATIVE: Sales Tax percentage for cities -- in committee. Connell meeting Thursday March 2, 1961. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS READING OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: FEBRUARY 21 Councilman Kilbury presented for study a proposed Ordinance regarding residential requirements.for City Employees. Copies were furnished. ORDINANCE NO. 1022: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $60,000.00 PAR VALUE OF "AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS, 1961", FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A PART OF THE FUNDS WITH WHICH TO PAY THE COST OF CARRYING OUT THE PLAN AND SYSTEM FOR MAK- ING ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTEN- SIONS OF THE EXISTING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OF THE CITY, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1019; FIXING THE FORM, DATE, MATURITIES, MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE, COVENANTS AND TERMS OF SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CALLING OF BIDS FOR THE SALE THEREOF. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1022 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1022 was read by title. Motion made by VanHoy, seconded by Grant that Ordinance No. 1022 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by VanHoy to adopt Ordinance No. 1022, Motion carried by Roll Call Vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1023: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 444, SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. -595, AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-9.20 AND 5-9.28, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN PASCO, FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM COMMERCIAL C-2 TO MANUFACTURING M-1: BLOCKS 23, 35 AND 36, RIVERSIDE ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 44, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. . Motion made by VanHoy,,seconded by Kilbury, that Ordinance No. 1023 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1023 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson, that Ordinance No. 1023 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Thompson to adopt Ordinance No. 1023. Motion made by Roll Call Vote of Seven (7). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, to adjourn to next regular meeting 8,:100 P.M. Tuesday, March 7, 1961. Motion carried. ATT T: Adah M. Perry, Ry Cler - PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF;?,4, 0 Adah M. Perry, City C1 rk 1961 1961.