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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-03-1961 MinutesC) V REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: OCTOBER 3, 1961 By Clerk: Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, H. C. James, C. D. Kilbury, K. E. Moore, and T. R. Van Hoy. City Attorney R. G. Patrick arrived late. G. R. Fisher, City Supervisor was present. APPROVING OF MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held September 19, 1961. Motion made by James, seconded by Moore that the minutes stand approved as written. Motion carried. BIDS: CAST IRON PIPE: Tfhree (3) Bids were received, opened and read as follows: Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. $36,779.54 United States Pipe and Foundry Co.. 36,581.59 Waterworks Supplies Co. 37,256.12 Consolidated Supply Co. returned specs (no bid). Motion made by Moore, seconded by James that bids be turned to Water Committee and Water Superinthndent for extensions and recommendation at next meeting. Motion carried. AIRPORT CAR: Two (2) bids were received, opened and read as follows: Jerry Horrobin Ford 1962 Galaxie Fordor Sedan net $2,350.04 Farley Chevrolet, Inc. 1962 Chevrolet, Model 1169 net $2,192.90 Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James that bids be turned to the Airport Committee and Airport Manager for study and recommendation at next Council meeting. Motion carried. B'U LLS : Current bills against the City were presented and read as follows: Current Expense $38,463.jz Water Department 24,189:31 Airport Department 15,258.18 Street Department 7,225.11 Cemetery Department 6,788.58 Park Department 5,966.5? Library Department 32,457.j4 Yacht Basin 9.40 Building and Alterations 6.76 Social Security -29:-65 Total - all departments $110,393.67 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: SAGE TAVERN, LIVE MUSIC AND DANCING: A letter was read from Duane Emery, owner, requesting permission to install a dance floor and have live music at his tavern located at 1836 W. Court St. Clearing through'the Building_'Inspector„ City Council and Police Department is necessary before applying to the Washington State Liquor Board. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James to turn this to the Chief of Police and Police Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: A letter was read from Roger James, Supervis1ng Public Health Engineer, Spokane, in behalf of Mr. Leaver, Mr. Roebeck and himself, expressing appreciation to Mr. Whetsler and Mr. Wartensleben for excellent arrangements made for the meeting in Pasco on September 27, 1961. All guests learned a great deal about the Conley Pitman process and its application to water supplies. All are anxious to learn the finding following testing which will be done in Cincinnati. CEMETERY OFFICE AND DWELLING - GARRISON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: A letter was read from City Supervisor, George R. Fisher, stating that this contract has been completed in accordance with specifications and recommends that the job be accepted and the 30-day.withholding period start with the State Tax.Commission. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Van Hoy to accept contract completed this date as recommended by City Supervisor. Motion carried. 3027 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 3, 1961 RANDOLPH PLUMBING SANITARY SEWER LINE, S. 13th AND "A": A letter was read from City Supervisor George R. Fisher stating -that this contract has been completed in accordance with specifications and recommends that job be accepted as of this date and the Tax Commission be so notified so the 30 -day retaining fee date will start. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury to accept job complete this date as recommended by City Supervisor. Motion carried. EARL WARREN EXCAVATION CO., SANITARY SEWER; KIRCHNER HILL ADDITION: A letter was read from City Supervisor George R. Fisher stating this contract has been completed in accordance with specifications and recommends acceptance of the contract this date. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury to accept this contract as completed as recommended by City Supervisor. Motion carried. CONFERENCE - AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION: City Supervisor George R. Fisher requests permission to attend this conference in Spokane on October 11, 12 and 13, 1961. Motion made by James, seconded by Grant that the request be granted. Motion carried. .. :.APPOINTMENT, PARK BOARD:• A letter was read from the Park Board to Mayor Raymond Hicks requesting the,appointment of Stanley L. Perry to the Park Board succeeding Robert Worley, who resigned. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Van Hoy approving appointment. Question by Kilbury, that this be turned to a committee. During the short discussion, Grant withdrew his motion, Van Hoy withdrew the second. Mayor appointed Stanley L. Perry as a member of the Park Board. Motion made by James, seconded by Van Hoy to consur with the appointment. Motion carried by voice vote. Kilbury voting "No". APPOINTMENT REQUESTED TO CITY COUNCIL: A letter was read from Harry T. McCall, 1011 Pearl, touching on his history as a Pasco resident, and requesting to be appointed on the City Council to succeed Ed Thompson, who resigned July 1, 1961. Silence prevailed, no action was taken. Motion made by James, seconded by Van Hoy to proceed with the regular order of business. Motion carried. REFUND - SAM NOYES BUSINESS LICENSE: Mr. Noyes went to work at the Ford garage, 117 S. Fifth; decided not to set up a business and requests a refund of fee paid with application. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James authorizing refund as requested. Motion carried by Roll Call vote of six (6). REZONING LOTS 1 &1, BLK 22, PETTIT'S ADDITION TO PASCO FROM R-1 TO R-2: A letter was read from the Planning Commission stating they had held a Public Hearing, received no protests. The owner desires to use this for the construction of four or five dwelling units. The Commission recommends the zone change. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury that a Public Hearing on this Rezoning'be held Tuesday, October 17, 1961. Motion carried. VISITORS - PONY LEAGUE: Mr. Royce Walters stated•that more Northern Pacific property was needed adjacent to Riverview Park and asked the Council to acquire by negotiation with the Northern Pacific Railway Co., then turn same to the League along••with the City property needed for this activity. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant that the City write the Real Estate Division of the Northern Pacific Railway Co., re}ative to acquiring more property adjacent to Riverview Park for recreation purposes. Motion carried. REPORTS: AIRPORT LEASES: One lease presented: . LEWIS HOPKINS CO: Hangar #73; October 1, 1961 to October 31, 1961; for display and sale of contracting equipment; $300.00 for period of lease. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury approving lease for Mayor's signature. Motion carried. PURCHASES: Requests to purchase presented as follows: Water Department":' Assorted meter parts, meters, 2" curb stops, hydrant wrenches, turn-off notices, vouchers, glass for pickups, tapping machine, corporations Airport Department:Used typewriter (IBM), worm gears for beacon, concrete mixer, and tax Cemetery: Transite sewer coupling, ells, adapter, elbow, screen door with storm combination, chimney blocks, liners, adapter, lime, tax City Treasurer: Meter Receipt books, tax Police Department: IBM typewriter, less trade, plus tax City Clerk: Payroll warrants (for all departments) IBM typewriter, less trade, plus tax City Engineer: 98 gallons anti freeze C@ $1.65 (for all departments) TOTAL (all departments) $2,244.98 260.00 183.13 45.76 327.22 479.47 168.17 $3,708.73 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 3, 1961 OLD HOUSE AT CEMETERY: Councilman Kilbury stated that Roy Shaw wants to dismantle the old house and landscape the grounds. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore authorizing Roy Shaw to dismantle the old house, as requested. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLI.CAT.IONS: Applications presented as follows: VERN'S FIXIT SHOP 510 W. Clark Appliance Repair P. V. Lilly R. M. WILLIAMS 111 S. Fourth C.P.A. BUY RITE GAS AND TIRE STORE 402 N. Fourth Service Station W. L. Roan A-1 ROOFING AND DRY WALL CO. Box 88, Burbank Contractor Charles Hudson NEW ERA FURNITURE 3rd & Clark Furniture Store P. D. Earley CARAVAN MOTORS 1531 W. Lewis Used Car Lot James Caroompas SNELSON PLUMBING l; HEATING 506 State St., Sedro Wooley Gas Installer Wm M. Snelson RAY PRIDIE 510 N. Kent Pl., Kennewick Solicit -Americana DON C. PARNELL Black Angus, Kennewick Solicit -Americana JAMES SURCH Box 84, Benton City Solicit -Americana R. S. HOLMES Campbell's Stores Photographer -Austin JAMES W.;MILLER 96 C Conway, Kennewick Solicit -Americana EARL L. ROWLEY 2206 Camden, Richland Solicit -Americana GENE'S POOL HALL 630 S. Oregon Card Tables Eugene Moore .(Issuance of license held up for approval by Chief McKibbin REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS: PASCO TRADING POST from 115 W. Lewis to 217 W. Lewis Second Hand Store Hollis Jennings Motion made by Grant, seconded by James authorizing issuance as submitted. Motion carried. Grant questioned the plumbing and heating as to gas fitters bond. He was informed that the license would not be issued until bond was in order and on file. CIVIL DEFENSE: Councilman Moore reports that Bruce Lee, Civil Defense Director, attended the Governor's conference in Olympia. Bruce Lee spoke a few words on fall out shelters and recommends holding close to pamphlet put out by the Office of Civil Defense Mobilization PM - 15. Building Inspector supports this pamphlet too, along with yard area and setbacks provided for in Ordinances now in effect. They should be treated as an excess building --using same for other purposes not to be allowed. In conclusion, motion was made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury to turn this to the Civil Defense Director, Building Inspector, Civil Defense Committee of the Council and the Engineer for study on material for use in compiling data for Ordinance. Motion carried. Moore stated that all Departments, Boards, and Commissions must consult the Civil Defense Director on matters concerning Civil Defense operation as we have a paid Director. LEGISLATIVE MEETING, 16th DISTRICT: Councilman James states he will try to assist the Mayor in finding out how many people from neighboring cities intend to be present at the meeting on October 25, 1961 at the Pancake House. Councilman Moore asked the City Attorney how the NOi:sance Ordinance was progressing. He was advised that he (R.G.Patrick) was still working on it. ADJOURNMENT:, Motion -made by Combs, seconded by Kilbury to adjourn to next regular meeting Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. October 17, 1961. Motion carried. „i - Raymond Hicks, Mayor ATTEST: i Adah M. Perry, Cit Jerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF ,1961. Adah M. Perry. Ci1v Clerk