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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-1962 MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TOCORDER: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: rA JANUARY 2 -,.1962,, - Meeting _, 4962,._ By Clerk. Councilmen present were C. R. Combs, G. A. Grant, R. L. Greenlee, H. C. James, C. D.Kilbury K. E. Moore.and T. R. Van Hoy....City Attorney R. G. Patrick and City Supervisor G. R. Fisher were also present. APPROVING MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held December 19, 1961 were not completed in time for approval at this meeting. BILLS: Current bills against the City presented as follows: Current Expense $20,888.19 Street 2,949.59 Pa kk 3,672.08 Library 36,919.22 Cemetery 1,207.34 Water 8,173.13 Airport 2,263.37 Social Security 998.76 Total all Departments $77,071.68 Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BIDS: . LEGAL ADVERTISING: Two (2) bids were received, opened and read as follows: Bidder: Columbia Basin News Pasco, Washington Tri -City Herald Pasco, Washington 6 -Point First Subsequent $ .95 $ .75 1.00 .80 8 -Point First Subsequent $ 1.40 $ 1.01 1.40 1.05 Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury that bids be turned to Purchasing Agent for report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. GASOLINE, DIESEL, FUEL OIL: Thirteen (13) bids were received, opened and read as follows: BIDDER ADDRESS ETHYL REGULAR DIESEL FURNACE P.S. 300 FIRM BID Ludwig Oil Co. Kennewick .2507 .2207 .1170 .1170 No Bid Yes Continental Oil Co Spokane .2489 .2189 .1169 .1169 No Bid Yes Tidewater Oil Co Seattle .2580 .2379 .1225 NoBid No Bid Yes Scott Petroleum Co Pasco No Bid No Bid .1375 No Bid No Bid Yes Husky Oil Co Spokane .264. .238 No Bid No Bid No Bid Yes Texaco, Inc Seattle .248 .2179 .1204 No Bid No Bid Yes W.I.&M. Spokane No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 3.84661 Yes True's Oil Co Spokane .263 .2407 .1301 .1301 No Bid ? Shell Oil Co Seattle .2791 .2441 .1319 No Bid 3.89 bbl Yes +.2158 bbl Standard Oil Co Pasco .2833 ..2441 .1443 .1443 No Bid Yes Phillips Petroleum Spokane .265 .235 .1275 No Bid No Bid Yes Union Oil Co Seattle .266 .235 No Bid :1275..: 3.781661 Yes Richfield Oil Co Los Angeles .247 .221 .12 No Bid No Bid Yes Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury to turn bids to the City Supervisor and Purchasing Agent for price extensions, study and recommendations at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. ELECTRIC LAMPS: Three (3) Bids received, opened and read as follows: Bidder Charley's A to Z Pasco, Washington (Westinghouse) (j -day delivery) ti General Electric (GE) Pasco, Washington Inland Hardware (Sylvania) Pasco, Washington Quantity $15.00 to $300.00 over $300.00 No Minimum Stated Standard Package Broken B Package $300.00 or more Discount 31% plus 2% 36% plus 2% 43% plus 2% (an additional 4.7% discount for Federal Excise Tax) (4.7% discount, Federal Excise Tax) 36% plus 2% (4.7% discount 31% plus 20X Federal Excise Tax) an add'1 2% allowed PASCO, WASHINGTON JANUARY 2, 1862 REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore to turn bid to City Supervisor and Purchasing Agent for recommendation at next regular meeting. Motion carried. LIQUID CHLORINE: Two (2) bids were received, opened and read' as follows: Van Waters &.Rogers 4001 First Ave S. Seattle 4, Washington Pennsalt Chemicals Corp P.O. Box 4102 Portland, Oregon 150 lb. cylinders $0.115 FOB Tacoma $0.125 FOB Del. Cylinder Deposit $35.00 2000 lb containers $95.00 / ton Annual consumption over 20 ton Drum deposit $335.00 each $0.50/ day rental after third month 150 lb cylinders $0.125/lb FOB Del. 2000 lb containers $95.00 / ton Annual consumption over 20 ton $0.50/day rental after lst day of third month. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury to turn bids to the Water Superintendent and Chairman of the Water Committee for study and recommendation at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. SODA ASH: Two(2)b•i.ds_recei-v6d,opened and read as follows: Van Waters & Rogers 4001 1st Ave S. Seattle, Washington L. H. Butcher & Company 5601 1st Ave S. Seattle 24, Washington $54.60 per ton $56.90 per ton Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore to turn bids to Water Superintendent and Council Committee for recommendation at next regular meeting. Motion carried. ALUMINUM SULFATE: One bid received from the General Chemical Division $47.95 per net ton Allied Chemical Corp 1326 Fifth Ave Seattle ],(Washington Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James to turn bid to Water Superintendent and Council Committee for report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. ABSOLUTE LIGHT SCATTERING PHOTOMETER: One bid received from the American Instrument Company, Inc. $3,640.00 8030 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, Maryland Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury to accept the bid of the American Instrument Co., Inc. in the amount of $3,640.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMUNICATIONS: ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES, STREET DESIGNS STANDARDS COMMITTEE: Meeting will be held January 12, 1962. City Supervisor G. R. Fisher is requesting permission to attend. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James granting the request. Motion carried. WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD: A lengthy letter was read from P. W. Sylvester, Chief Enforcement officer, expressing his appreciation of the outstanding job done by City Attorney Richard G. Patrick in the prosecution of 37 persons arrested October 29, 1961, charged with liquor violation. CLEANING AND REPAIRS TO WATER TANK ON ARTHUR AND OCTAVE: A letter was read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requesting permission to call for bids on cleaning, scaling, inspecting, painting and repairs to 200,000 gallon elevated water tank, callable February 6, 1962, so work can be done when weather permits. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury authorizing call for bids Tuesday, 2:00 P.M. February 6, 1962. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 2, 1962 ­jHE BAPTIST CHURCH EMMANUEL AFFILd.ATED SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION: (Unplatted) A letter was read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler stating this church located west of Chase and north of Henry, outside the City limits have applied for water service to this property which has a frontage of 145' on Chase, 196' on Henry and is 300' deep, making the front footage charge $1,060.80. Two members of the church were present. The building is underway at this time. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury to turn this to the Water Committee for study and recommendation. The motion lost, 5 to 2; Combs, Grant, Greenlee, James and Van Hoy voting "no"; Kilbury and Moore voti:ng "yes". Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James that the Water Superintendent be authorized to install service as requested. Motion carried, five (5) to two (2); Combs, Grant, Greenlee, James and Van Hoy voting "yes"; Moore and Kilbury voting "no". TRANSFERS: WATER DEPARTMENT FUNDS TO BOND REDEMPTION, INTEREST AND RESERVE, FOR YEAR 1962:- Water 962: Water Superintendent, C.F. Whetsler requested authorization for the City Treasurer to make monthly transfers from Water Department funds to Bond Redemption, Interest and Reserve funds, in accordance with an attached schedule for the year 1962. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing transfers as tabulated..:. Motion carried. TRANSFER: SOCIAL SECURITY FUND TO CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: City Clerk requests permission to transfer from Social Security Fund $1,630.13 into Current Expense Fund in accordance with the 1962 budget. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury authorizing transfer. Motion carried. TRANSFERS TO BE MADE AS NEEDED FOR 1962 BUDGET: Airport to Current Expense for Treasurer, Police, Fire, Clerk, Engineer $2,700.00 Airport to Payrolls Fund for Social Security 1,327.20 Water to Current Expense for Clerk, City Hall, Engineer, Treasurer 22,000.00 Water to Payrolls Fund for Social Security 4,652.90 Street to Current Expense for Engineer 9,000.00 Street to Payrolls Fund for Social•Security 1,970.00 Current Expense to Payrolls Fund for Social Security 6,489.00 Cemetery to Payrolls Fund for Social Security 448.70 Park to Payrolls Fund for Social Security 2,056.92 Library to Payrolls Fund for Social Security 611.78 Total amount of Transfers $51,256.50 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, authorizing transfers. Motion carried. REFUND: BUSINESS LICENSE: Mr. Edward G. Foran will no longer be with the Legal Service Investigators, therefore, F. W. and G. F. Kellett have requested a $15.00 refund which they paid for Mr. Foran. If he wishes to continue independently, he will apply separately for his license. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James that the refund of $15.00 as requested be made. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). LOADING ZONE FOR LIBRARY: i A letter was read by Councilman Kilbury from Librarian Robert S. Burrill stating the Library Board requests that the Council reserve a "No Parking and Loading Zone" 10' East and 25' West of the book drop. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that the City Supervisor make arrangements for this zone as requested. Motion carried. GOLF COURSE REPORT FOR DECEMBERS 1961: Councilman Kilbury read the report showing total receipts, with tax $34,538.01 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Three (3) applications were submitted as follows: DANA ZIMMERMAN 2208 Rd 60 N. General Contractor L. A. WILLS 320 Murray DAVID'S SHOE SHORE 509 W. Lewis Apartments Retail Shoe Store Motion made by Grant, seconded by James, approving same for issuance. Motion carried. AIRPORT LEASES: Two (2).leases submitted as follows: KEN DYER Bldg #149; January 1, 1962 to December 31, 1962; $30.00 per month; for storage of marine supplies LYLE NEFF 4 acres; January 1, 1962 to December 31, 1962; $25.00 per year; for pasture Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Grant authorizing Mayor to sign. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 2, 1962 STREET SPEED LIMITS: The following Speed Limit changes were recommended by the Police Committee: 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. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury that the proposed changes as recommended by the Committee and read by Chairman Grant be adopted. Van Hoy questioned No. Chase and Empire Way. Motion placed and carried six (6) to one (1), Van Hoy voting "no". COUNCILMAN COMBS REPORTS ON STREETS: 120 Stop signs were renovated by the application of new reflective faces; damaged trees were removed; gravel streets and arterial shoulders maj;ntained with motor grader; also sanding and patchwork when weather permitted. SIDEWALK WAIVER AGREEMENT, ORDINANCE NO. 688: In November, 1951, an agreement was entered into between the City of Pasco and General Petroleum Corp. granting a waiver of sidewalk on North Fourth and Court Sts. until such time as sidewalk installation is requested by the Council. The City Council now feels that this installation is needed due to building development adjacent to this property. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Greenlee that a a request for sidewalk installation be made by the City Supervisor. Motion carried. E.C.HAND, CURB CUT, 1732 W. MARIE: City Supervisor G. R. Fisher states that Mr. Hand had complained to him that the curb cut at his location was improperly made. The Engineering Department feels that correcting this is not the City -'.s responsibility. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Greenlee accepting the City Supervisor's recommendati.on and that the property owner be so notified. Motion carried. CIVIL DEFENSE REPORT: Councilman Moore reports that the Area Committee will hold ' meetings quarterly. First meeting to be in January, 1962. LEGISLATIVE AND PLANNING: PURCHASES: Councilman James has no report. Only one (1) request for purchase was submitted: Water Department: Repair flow meter at sewer plant $109.91 Maintenance Contract, office equipment 35.00 50,000 billing cards :153.40 Total $298.31 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, authorizing purchase. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) . BUILDING INSPECTOR'S report for December, 1961 was read. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCE NO. 1042: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN INSTALLMENT NOTE PAYABLE FROM THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT 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. Ordinance No. 1042 was read by title. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 1042 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury,' seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 1042. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1043: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 695, AND PASCO CITY CODE 3-16.08, BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR A LICENSE OR OCCUPATION TAX UPON CERTAIN BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, PURSUITS AND PRIVILEGES, DEFINING OFFENSES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant that Ordinance No. 1043 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1043 was read by title. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 1043 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 1043. -Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Present Street From To Speed Lim it Chase Ave. "A" St. Empire Way 25 M.P.H. N. First Ave Clark St. Court St. 25 M?P.H. S. First Ave "A" St. Columbia 25 M.P.H. Oregon Ave "A" St. North City Limits 25 M.P.H. "A" St. West City Limits East City Limits 25 M.P.H. Ainsworth S. Tenth Ave East City Limits 25 M.P.H. S. Fourth Ave "A" St. Ainswoi;th 25 M.P.H. Court St. Chase Rd 24 25 M.P.H. 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. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury that the proposed changes as recommended by the Committee and read by Chairman Grant be adopted. Van Hoy questioned No. Chase and Empire Way. Motion placed and carried six (6) to one (1), Van Hoy voting "no". COUNCILMAN COMBS REPORTS ON STREETS: 120 Stop signs were renovated by the application of new reflective faces; damaged trees were removed; gravel streets and arterial shoulders maj;ntained with motor grader; also sanding and patchwork when weather permitted. SIDEWALK WAIVER AGREEMENT, ORDINANCE NO. 688: In November, 1951, an agreement was entered into between the City of Pasco and General Petroleum Corp. granting a waiver of sidewalk on North Fourth and Court Sts. until such time as sidewalk installation is requested by the Council. The City Council now feels that this installation is needed due to building development adjacent to this property. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Greenlee that a a request for sidewalk installation be made by the City Supervisor. Motion carried. E.C.HAND, CURB CUT, 1732 W. MARIE: City Supervisor G. R. Fisher states that Mr. Hand had complained to him that the curb cut at his location was improperly made. The Engineering Department feels that correcting this is not the City -'.s responsibility. Motion made by Combs, seconded by Greenlee accepting the City Supervisor's recommendati.on and that the property owner be so notified. Motion carried. CIVIL DEFENSE REPORT: Councilman Moore reports that the Area Committee will hold ' meetings quarterly. First meeting to be in January, 1962. LEGISLATIVE AND PLANNING: PURCHASES: Councilman James has no report. Only one (1) request for purchase was submitted: Water Department: Repair flow meter at sewer plant $109.91 Maintenance Contract, office equipment 35.00 50,000 billing cards :153.40 Total $298.31 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, authorizing purchase. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) . BUILDING INSPECTOR'S report for December, 1961 was read. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCE NO. 1042: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN INSTALLMENT NOTE PAYABLE FROM THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT 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. Ordinance No. 1042 was read by title. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 1042 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury,' seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 1042. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1043: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 695, AND PASCO CITY CODE 3-16.08, BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR A LICENSE OR OCCUPATION TAX UPON CERTAIN BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, PURSUITS AND PRIVILEGES, DEFINING OFFENSES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant that Ordinance No. 1043 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1043 was read by title. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Ordinance No. 1043 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 1043. -Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PASCO; WASHINGTON REGULAR.MEETI.NG COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 2, 1962 ORDINANCE NO. 1044: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING NEW TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF PASCO FOR PARK OR OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES: Motion made by Kilbury,useconded by James that Ordinance No. 1044 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1044 was read by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury that Ordinance No. 1044 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James to adopt Ordinance No. 1044. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 499: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0, 498 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS FOR THE LIBRARY�DEPARTMENT UNDER THE 1961 BUDGET Motion made by Combs, seconded by Kilbury that Resolution No. 499 be read in full. Motion carried. Resolution No. 499 was read in full. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that Resolution No. 499 has been read in full. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury to adopt Resolution No. 499. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James to adjourn to next regular meeting Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. January 16, 1962. Motion carried. ATTEST: Adah M. Perry, City Cle Raymond Kicks, Mayor >v PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1962.