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Home My WebLink About12-19-1961 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON DECEMBER 19, 1961 REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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, C. D. Kilbury, K. E. Moore, and T. R. Van Hoy. Robert Lr Greenlee was absent. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick was present. City Supervisor George R. Fisher and Building Inspector R. B. Lovelace were absent. APPROVING MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held December 5, 1961. Motion made by James, seconded by Van Hoy approving minutes as written. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills presented against the City as follows: Current Expense $14,188.33 Water 27,870.91 Airport 1,437.82 Library 20886.40 Park 1,231.28 Street 301.69 Cemetery 2,397.84 Building & Alterations 338.76 Total all Departments $ 50,653.03 Motion made by Kilbury, secodded by James that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Grant arrived late. COMMUNICATIONS: OLD COLUMBIA RIVER BRIDGE: A letter was read from County Engineer Pat Thompson stating that a meeting would be held in the Pasco City Hall on Tuesday, 9:30 A.M., January 16, 1962 by Franklin and Benton County Engineers and Pasco, Kennewick Engineers to discuss bridge problems. WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD, ENFORCEMENT DIVISION: A letter was read from Paul W. Sylvester, Chief Enforcement Officer, complimenting the Chief of Police and his staff on their fine cooperation and assistance given the enforcement division on October 29, 1961. "Y" COMMITTEE FOR EAST PASCO--BUILDING PLANS PASSED: A letter was read from Chairman Sig Hanson stating that corrections in plans, as discussed by George Fisher, Harry Wyman and Robert Moore of the drafting service, have been made. Sufficient funds and materials will have been accumulated to complete the building in the late spring of 1962. Councilman Moore states at this time they are requesting permission to lay a concrete slab to meet specifications as submitted this date. The Council registered no objection, with the weather permitting. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Van Hoy that the "Y" Committee be permitted to put down the slab, providing necessary plumbing is installed and O.K.'d by the Building Inspector and City Engineer. Motion carried. BIDS: ABSOLUTE -LIGHT -SCATTERING PHOTOMETER A letter was read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requesting permission to call for bids for an Absolute=Light-Scattering Photometer to be used at the filtration plant. Motion made by Moore, seconded by James authorizing call for bids Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., January 2, 1962. Motion carried. TRANSFERS: LEGAL DEPARTMENT: In accordance with Ordinance No. 1040, City Attorney Richard G. Patrick is asking for a transfer of $75.00 from Court Costs to Books and Periodicals. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Van Hoy authorizing transfer as requested. Motion carried. TRANSFER: FIRE DEPARTMENT: In accordance with Ordinance No. 1040, Fire Chief Lyle Cooney is asking for a transfer of $840.00 from Assistant Chief's Salary and $155.00 from Volunteer Firemen's Salary to Regular Firemen's. Salary. Motion made by Moore, seconded by James authorizing transfer as requested. Motion carried. DELINQUENT RENTALS, AIRPORT: The Airport Manager reports the following tenants are in arrears with their rent: Emmons Enterprises, Inc. 5 months $175.00 Mackey Brothers (Car Rental) 3 months 105.00 Mackey Brothers (Limousine Service) 2 months 32.00 Vista Aerial Spray 4 months 60.00 Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury that this be turned to the City Attorney for proper action. Motion carried. PASCO,•WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 19, 1961 ;i REZONING UNPLATTED PROPERTY SITUATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF W. COURT AND N. ARTHUR STS. FROM R-2 TO C-1: Notice of Public Hearing was read. Mayor declared the Hearing open. No written protests were received and no one was present to object or protest the action. Planning Commission.regommends to the Council that the rezoning be authorized providing a Quit Claim Deed is furnished the City for a 30' street to center line from property line on N. Arthur and a 40' street from center line to property line on N. Court. Following a short discussion, motion was made by Van Hoy, seconded by James that this be turned to the City Attorney for the preparation of a Quit Claim Deed for Street property and Ordinance for zone change. Motion carried. REPORTS: AIRPORT LEASES: Four leases were submitted as follows: BUCHANAN NEWS AGENCY Building #108; December 16, 1961 to December 15, 1962; $25.00 per month, first and last months paid; for storage of display racks. LYLE NEFF 4 acres; January 1, 1962 to December 31, 1962; $25.00 per yeat';i for pasture for personal horses. PACIFIC GAMBLE ROBINSON Building #58; January 1, 1962 to December 31, 1966; d/b/a Pacific Fruit & Produce $170.00 per month, first month paid; for warehousing and distribution. WASHINGTON COLLECTORS, INC. 2,000 sq ft. in east end of Bldg #40; December 6, 1961 to December 5, 1962; $25.00 per month, first month paid; for storage of automobiles. Councilman Grant thought the cancellation clause of 90 days for Lyle Neff should be reduced to 30 days notice; he also questioned the Washington Collectors, Inc. 2000 sq. ft. for $25.00 per month. Airport Manager, Mr. H. W. Parkinson, explained the basis of charges and stated he was sure Lyle Neff would not object to change as suggested. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury authorizing the Mayor to sign --Lyle Neff's cancellation time to be changed before being signed. Motion carried. PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OBTAINED PANEL TRUCK FROM THE AIRPORT: Harry Wyman, Park Superintendent negotiated for purchase of the truck. Now he has competent help but not enough work; he would like to loan some help to the Airport, retain them on his payroll and apply this against the purchase of the panel. The Airport is in need of extra help at this time. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury authorizing the Park Superintendent and the Airport Manager to make this exchange of help to pay off debt on panel truck transferred from Airport to the Park Department. Motion carried. GUN CLUB LEASE EXTENSION: Councilman Grant reports nothing has been decided on this request and asks for more time. Same'was granted. OLD LIBRARY BUILDING: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Van Hoy that disposition of the old library building be turned to the Building Committee of the Council for recommendation. Motion carried. The Mayor suggested its use as a museum would be a good and appropriate one. Councilman Grant questioned the payment of $5,000.00 to contractor George Thompson of Kennewick and said the matter had not come up before the Council in an open meeting. Grant feels that Thompson hasn't a penny coming because he had not completed his contract: Van Hoy stated that it had been discussed as a part of the preparation of the Budget and had been included in the Budget for 1962, because the Council believed that under the circumstances, Thompson was entitled to some relief. Kilbury stated a big part of the problem is that Grant is unable to attend all the meetings. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick stated that after a number of meetings were held on the library problem, Councilman Kilbury, as Chairman of the Library Committee, recommended a compromise solution. Patrick refused to discuss the matter with Thompson's attorneys until he knew the full Council was in accord with the suggested compromise. Thereafter, several executive meetings were called in order to determine the wishes of the Council, at which only four or five council- men were present. Finally, a further executive meeting was called to discuss the matter at which all councilmen except Grant were in attendance; Patrick was informed at this meeting that Grant had been contacted about the meeting and knew its nature and purpose. The councilmen agreed that negotiations with Thompson's attorneys should be made to the end that $2500.00 be paid in 1962 and $2500.00 in 1963 and that these amounts be included in the Budget. This proposal was accepted by Thompson's attorneys and the first payment was included in the 1962 Budget. The matter was discussed in executive'session since the case was in litigation. Patrick stated that it would be up to the Council when they wanted to bring it up in a regular meeting. Patrick stated that he believes the Council has committed itself to the position agreed upon with Thompson's attorneys. LIBRARY OPENING: Councilman Kilbury announced that the new library would be opened December 18, 1961. It is a beautiful building; names of the present administration will be placed on a plaque in the building. TRANSFER, LIBRARY: The Library Board requests a transfer of $300.00 from Building Maintenance to Supplies. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore authorizing transfer as requested. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON DECEMBER 19, 1961 r. n.UN-Cjj_C.HAMBERS PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO PAY BACK LOAN: A letter was read from Harry A. Wyman as follows: •..','The City Council, on November 21, 1961, passed a motion that the Park and Recreation Department pay back monies borrowed from the Consumer's Deposit Fund and the Fireman's Pension Relief Fund pr. i nc i pa liand,• i ntevest to the -.amount of $10,1 16.69. Due to the fact we were over-estimated $7,226.42 cash on hand for 1961 and our estimated receipts for 1961 are over $11,828.00, this leaves a balance of $4,601.72 above the 1961 budget. It may be necessary to reborrow $5,000.00 to operate the Park and Recreation Department for the year 1962." Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant to turn this to the Finance Committee for study. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Three business license applications and two solicitor applications were submitted: THUNDERBIRD MOTEL, INC. (Don Avery) MATTHEW & KERR, INC. (T.L.Shanon) ALUMINUM PRODUCTS CORPORATION (G.M.Pembroke) Manuel J. Esparza Wm. 0. Walls Motel Wholesale Contractor Potatoes & Onions (Solicitor) Christmas Trees (Solicitor) 416 Columbia E. Sprague, Spokane 3534 Stone Way, Seattle 1019 W. Ainsworth Madras, Oregon Motion made by Grant, seconded by James approving applications as submitted. Motion carried. SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS: Changes proposed: Street From Chase Ave. "A" Street N. Fourth Ave. Empire Way N. First Ave. Clarke St. S. First Ave. "A'' Street Oregon Ave. "A" Street "A" St. West City Limits Ainsworth S. Tenth Ave S. Fourth Ave. "A" Street Sylvester Illinois Court Illinois More:t•i.me asked for study on speed limits for certain streets. Same was granted. NO OTHER STREET REPORT CIVIL DEFENSE: Proposed Speed Limit 35 M.P.H. 35 M.P.H. 35 M.P.H. 35 M.P.H. 35 M.P.H. 35 M.P.H. 35 M.P.H. 35 M.P.H. 35 M.P.H. 35 M.P.H. Councilman Moore reports on Civil Defense. Bruce Lee, Civil Defense Director states that Kennewick is passing an ordinance on fall -out shelters practically the same as Pasco's, giving Building Inspector authority to inspect and be guided by the Building Code. STREET LIGHT PROGRAM: Councilman James reports that a meeting was head with the P.U.D. engineer and study of locations needing lights was made. Tabulation of this list was reviewed by the Council: New Lights: Location 1. Sacajawea Drive, North of Court 2. Poplar & Lincoln Drive 3. Maitland & "C" St. 4. Lindsay & "C" St. 5. Jay & Richardson 6. Richardson, North of Park (corner) 7. Mid -block Pearl - 1900 block 8. Howard & Dakota 9. Pearl & 23rd 10. Pearl & 24th 11. Dakota & Jay 12. Lincoln Drive & Jackson 13. 14. Poplar & Jay 15. Jan & Poplar 16. Dakota & Ella 17. S. Seventh, btw Lewis & Columbia 18. Court St., West of -Aurelia Total annual cost $612.00 Type 4000 Lumen Incadescent 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 " 4000 4000 4000 4000 " 4000 4000 4000 7000 Mercury Vapor 11,500 21 ; PASCO, WASHINGTON RE.G.U_LAR_EE_T_l_NG, COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 19, 1961 Improvements to existing lights: 1. Court St. btw N. Fourth & Chase Change 16 - 10,000 Lumen Incadescent to 21,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Annual Cost Increase $86.40 2. Sylvester St. btw N. Fourth & Chase Change 22 - 6000 Lumen Incadescent to 21,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Change 1 - 10,000 Lumen Incadescent to 21,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Annuadi Cost Increase $322.20 3. Lucas & Hopkins Change 4,000 Lumen to 21,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Annual Cost Increase $19.20 4. Change 66 existing 16,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps to 21,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Annual -Change $277.20 Total Annual Cost: New lights -------------------$612.00 Improvements ----------------- 86.40 322.20 19.20 277.20 Total $1,317.00 ?..:Motion made by James, seconded by Grant that the Light Committee's recommendation as tabulated, which will add approximately $1,317.00 per year to the City's light contract be accepted. Motion carried. Tabulation furnished by James. PURCHASES: Purchase requests submitted as follows: Airport Department: One Ford Dump Truck from State Highway Dept, plus tax .$676.00 City Attorney: One Rev. Code of Washington, plus tax 36.40 Cemetery Department: Pine, plywood masonite, tax 102.50 Police Department: 2 S&W Chief's Special, 4 S&W Military, 12 pr S&W handcuffs, tax 432.14 Street Department: 25 R -R-1 Scotchlite, tax 93.60 Water Department: Meter adapters, rpr on pickup, meter rpr parts, 400' 3/4" pipe 338.97 Total all departments $1,679.61 Motion made by Combs, seconded by James authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six.. (6). ANNEXATION TO EMPIRE WAY: Motion was made by Van Hoy, seconded by Grant to start proceedings to annex to the State Highway. Van Hoy states this would effect approximately 600 acres. The question was debated; on roll call vote the motion lost because of no confirming vote. Combs abstained; Grant voted ';'yes"; Van Hoy, "yes"; James, Kilbury and Moore voted "no". READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO:1042: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN INSTALLMENT NOTE PAYABLE FROM THE LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT FUND, DISTRICT NO.65 OF THE CITY TO BE EXCHANGED FOR THE REVENUE WARRANTS PAYABLE FROM THAT FUND NOW HELD BY THE FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 1042 be read by title only. Motion carried.. Grant objected to acting on this because copies were not furnished Councci.l members before meeting. Motion was withdrawn in its entirety. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore to pass over Ordinances and go to Resolutions. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 498: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS FOR THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT UNDER THE 1961 BUDGET Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. 498 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 498 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Resolution No. 498 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore to adopt Resolution No. 498. Motion carried by roll call vote of "six. 1956 FORD DUMP TRUCK (STATE #3E-29)`:' H. W. Parkinson, Airport Manager requests permission to purchase one (1) 1956 Ford dump truck from the Washington State Highway Department for $650.00, p1l:us sales tax $26.00; total amount $676.00. This allocation is set up in the budget.- This is considered surplus property. Motion made by James, seconded by Moore that the Airport Manager be authorized to purchase Ford truck from the State Highway Department for the amount of $676.00. Motion tarried. REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON - COUNCIL CHAMBERS BOISE -CASCADE CORPORATION. STATE POLLUTION CONTROL: DECEMBER 19, 1961 Mr. Roger James and Mr. C. R. Ogden, representatives of the State Pollution Control, spoke to the Council and answered questions regarding the State's regulations requiring the aforementioned corporation and others in the Stete to remove all settleable solids from their effluent and in the case of the Wallula plant, take its effluent further out into the main channel of the river. Failure to comply could mean withdrawal of the temporary permits under which the firms are now operating. The Boise -Cascade is making Every attempt to cooperate with the committee. The State Pollution Control engineer has estimated the improvement at approximately $200,000.00. A Hearing will be held in Yakima. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury,that the Mayor write the Pollution Control Committee requesting that the Hearing be held in Pasco. Motion carried. WORK MEETING held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Grant to skip meeting that would normally be held Tuesday, December 26, 1961. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Grant, seconded by Van Hoy to adjourn to next regular meeting on Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. January 2, 1962. Motion carried. ATTEST: Adah M. Perry PASSED AND APPROVED THIS Raymon Hicks, Mayor 19�f,