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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-1961 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Au.g.u.st_1.5_,_l_9.6a Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were George A. Grant, Harold C. James, Charles D. Kilbury, Kenneth E.Moore, and T. R. Van Hoy. Councilman C. R. Combs was absent. City Attorney. and City Supervisor were present. APPROVING OF MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held August 1, 1961. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury approving minutes as written. Motion carried. BIDS: SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION, 300 BLOCK ON MARGARET: Four bids were received, opened and read as follows: Dave G. Johnson, Inc. Warren Excavation Co. Mahaffey Excavation Tony Russell Construction Co. $1,027.00 752.27 1,102.40 1,736.80 Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury to turn bids to Water Committee, Water Superintendent and City Engineer for checking and report back on Tuesday, September 5, 1961. COMMUNICATIONS: FINANCE COMMITTEE - (INVESTMENTS): A letter was read from the Secretary of the Finance Committee, City Treasurer Mary Ellison, and signed by the Finance Committee requesting approval of the investing of funds as follows: General Obligation Bond Fund of 1947 Water and Sewer Reserve Fund of 1957 Library Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund $10,000.00 15,000.00 90,000.00 40,000.00 Pending the Firemen's Relief and Pension Board approval. City Attorney states these investments must be authorized by Resolution which will be presented later in the meeting. FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - MEAD AND OCTAVE: A letter was read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler stating the District will have to connect an 8" sewer line for 570 feet and feels that the front footage assessment should not be charged. A discussion followed. Grant feels that front footage charge should be paid to prevent precedent. George R. Fisher explained the situation and history of construction up to this point. In conclusion motion was made by Moore, seconded by James that the Water Superintendent advise the School District that connection was allowed as requested. Motion carried. JUVENILE FISHING AREA - N.P.W.R.M..-1 McNARY LOCK AND DAM PROJECT, PASCO, WASHINGTON: A letter was read from Max K. Tysor, Chief, Real Estate Division, Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla, Washington, in answer to a request for relinquishment by the City of Pasco of the Department of the Army license, dated January 14, 1954 and supplemental agreement No. 1 dated August 2, 1957. Attached Form, Engineers No. 1368 which terminates city's interest in the above referenced license effective August 10, 1961. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury authorizing Mayor to sign necessary forms. Motion carried. AMERICAN WATER WORKS TRUSTEES CONFERENCE: A letter was read from C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent requesting permission to attend this convention in Portland, Oregon on October 27 -and 28, 1961. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury that request be granted. Motion carried. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS: R. B. Lovelace, Building Inspector requests permission to attend this annual business meeting in Seattle on September -25 - 29, 1961, also .with authority to use city owned car. Motion made'by James, seconded by Kilbury authorizing request. Motion carried. APPLICATION.000NCILMAN: A letter was read from Arch G. Minor submitting his name to be considered for Councilman. No action was taken. CONGRATULATIONS, FIRE CHIEF: Two letters congratulating Chief Cooney on the success of the fire conference held in Pasco: Virgil Morehouse,-R6chester and Frank C. Hauser, past president, Washington State Association of Fire Chiefs. NEW FIRE TRUCK BIDS REQUESTED: Specifications and request presented by Lyle Cooney for second Bid Call. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James authorizing Call for Bids, Tuesday at 8:00 P.M., September 5, 1961. Motion carried. WATER WORKS SCHOOL: C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent requests permission for three Water Department personnel to attend the Inland Empire Water -works School at Pullman on September 18 - 20, 1961. Motion made by James, seconded by Moore granting request. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING FIRE SCHOOL: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 15, 1961 Fire Chief Cooney would like permission to send the Assistant Fire Chief, Francis Z. Rickenbach to the Arson School in Pullman on September 12, 1961. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant that permission be granted. Motion carried. FENCE C- I. DAN HURLEY: A letter was read from Mr. Hurley stating he would like to construct a 36" ornamental fence at S. Tenth and "A" Sts. He had requested a permit of the Building In for a wooden fence across the back, therefore, was,'referred to the City Council as per Ordinance. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Moore that this be brought before the Planning Commission and Plann.ing Committee of;.the Council. Motion carried. TELEPHONE FRANCHISE: A letter from City Attorney Richard G. Patrick to Mayor Hicks submitting a letter from McMicken, Rupp and Schweppe pertaining to the Telephone Company's franchise which expired February 15,. 1957. All terms of the franchise came to a stand -still; the City has -not paid on phones which had been free. This action taken by the City Attorney pending franchise renewal or reconstruction. This being a lengthy letter and several hundred dollars involved, motion was made by Grant, seconded by James to turn this to the City Attorney, Building Committee of the Council and City Supervisor with everyone receiving a copy for study. Motion carried. SWIMMING POOL: Whetsler reports that Roger James of the State Sanitation Department was here all day working with Wyman and himself on swimming pool purification. Roger James will return August 28, 1961 for the annexation meeting. REPORTS: AIRPORT LEASES: Two leases were submitted as follows: Lester Harwood - Bldg 144, garage and small utility building; $100.00 per month, first and and last month paid; September 1, 1961 to August 31, 1962, for living quarters. Vista Aerial Spray - One room, northwest corner Bldg 142; $15.00 per month, first and last month paid; August 1, 1961 to July 31, 1962; for storage of fertilizers,etc. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by:Ki.lbury, authorizing Mayor to sign. Motion carried. PURCHASES: Requests for purchases.requested as follows: Airport: paint for runway and taxiway markings, plus tax $132.60 .__Building Inspector: 2 tires, plus tax 37.11 Street Department: Paint, thinner and tax 152.26 Health Department: 30 gallons malathion, plus.tax 453.96 Water Department: paint, tubing, lab supplies, reducers, tee; leak detector, meter parts, repair clamp, pipe locator, assorted bolts and nuts fan, sewer rods, propane gas, seat cushions, screen, etc. for pump house, Rust-1=Cide, Penta -Phosphate #1, plus freight. 1,980.22 Street Department: Chain saw and extension cords 100.00 Total -- all departments: $2,856.15 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James granting purchases as requested. Motion carried by Roll Call vote of five (5). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Six (6) applications were submitted as follows: Flowers by Lloyd 524 W. Lewis Flower Shop Manfred E. Gaedeke Photosmiths 1218 S. Fourth Photography Harold E. Smith American Music School 826 S. Seventh Accordian Lessons Jo Ann Brown H. E. Krum, Jr 1920 N. Dakota Bldg Contractor Walker Supply 1102 Astor Way Tavern Supplies, truck delivery Vernon F. Walker, Jr¢ Norm's 132 Lewis Lunch Counter N. J. Steffenson Motion made by Grant, seconded by James approving all applications. Motion carried. LIBRARY FURNITURE BIDS: Councilman Kilbury reports that fourteen (14) bids were received, opened and read at 2:00 P.M. as per legal notice and all turned to the City Supervisor for extensions and tabulation by groups. Copies will be furnished all Council members, Library Board members and also each bidder. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 15, 1961 BOMB SHELTER: Bruce Lee spoke on locations of bomb shelters --a definite plan must be worked out. Mr. Lee and Mr. Lovelace to consult the Planning Commission on this. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Councilman James reports that the specs for the Fire Truck have been worked out. Planning Commission to have a noon meeting Friday. STREET CROSSING BLOCKED: Councilman Kilbury reports the "A" St. crossing was bldcked for a considerable length of time by the Great Northern Railroad Company's train, causing a hazardous condition for the Fire Department and also blocking passage for persons desiring to attend a funeral. There is an Ordinance on file stating the crossings shall not be blocked more than five minutes. Motion made by Kilbury seconded by Grant that the City Attorney write the Great Northern Railroad Company regarding the violation. Motion carried. AIRPORT RUNWAY: City Supervisor reports the new runway at the airport is in operation -- everyone is very happy with it. WATER SHUT OFF: - Water Superintendent reports there will be a shut-off in a portion of the Northwest of Pasco from 1:00 A.M. until noon on Thursday. 1962 BUDGET: Councilman Moore states the City Supervisor will set up the anticipated receipts by departments and furnish copies to all Councilman and the Mayor. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 48-9- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST CERTAIN MONIES Motion made by Grant, seconded by James that Resolution No. 489 be read in full. Motion carried. Resolution No. 489 was read in full. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. 489 has been given a full reading. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury to adopt Resolution No. 489. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO ROAD 36: A meeting will -be held at the Recreation Building, 1125 N. Fourth on Monday, at 8:00 P.M., August 28, 1961. As many -as possible are urged to attend. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant to adjourn to next regular meeting on Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. September 5, 1961. Motion carried. ATTEST: Adah M. Perry, City C aymond Hicks, Mayor vi PASSED AND APPROVED THIS �7 DAY OF Z 1961. Adah M. Perry, Cit Clerk