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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-1962 MinutesA letter was read from Mrs. Clara Ochse, protesting the lowering of the grade adjacent to her property on North Seventh, occupied by Frank Stiverson's Upholstery Shop, stating that grading would cause damage to the building's foundation. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Grant to answer Mrs. Ochse's letter and inform her that the City is watching this development closely and property in this alley will not be infringed upon. Motion carried. Mayor to answer Mrs. Ochse's letter. AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION: A letter was read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requesting permission for himself and Pat Wartensleben to attend this annual meeting in Seattle on May 30, 31 and June 1, 1962. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, granting request. Motion carried. FERTILIZER BIDS: A letter was read from Park Superintendent requesting permission to call for bids on fertilizer for Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., March 20,1962. Motion made by James, seconded by Greenlee authorizing call for bids as requested. Motion carried. LEASE CANCELLATION, BLDG 39, kOGER LAGERSTROM: Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson recommends that Mr. Lagerstrom's lease on Building #39 be cancelled effective as of March 31, 1962. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Grant, accepting recommendation as stated. Motion carried. LEASE TERMINATED ON A ROOM IN BLDG 142: A letter was read from Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson recommending this termination. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury, accepting the recommendation. Motion carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT: City Treasurer submitted the Finance Committee's report on meeting held March 1, 1962. Resolution to follow. CITY CLERK REQUESTS TRANSFER: A letter was read from the Clerk requesting transfer for the Library Fund. Resolution to follow: PETITION, BLOCK 3, KURTZMAN'S FIRST ADDITION: Propertyowners.:i n B lock+)3 pet,i>t i.on:.the C i ty•; to:-.estab1. i sh and construct an alley on the easement existing in this Block. They want this implemented immediately. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, to turn this to .the Street Committee and City Engineer for study and report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. LAW ENFORCEMENT SEMINAR ON CIVIL DEFENSE: Chief of Police McK.ibbin requests permission to attend this meeting in Spokane, March 13, 14 and 15, 1962. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore granting request. Motion carried PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 6, 1962 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. i ROLL CALL: I ' By Clerk. Councilmen present were G. A. Grant, R. L. Greenlee, H. C. James, C. D. Kilbury, K. E. Moore and T. R. Van Hoy. C. R. Combs was absent. City Attorney R. G. Patrick and City Supervisor G. R. Fisher were present. APPROVING MINUTES: Minutes of meetings held February 20 and February 26, 1962. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury approving minutes as written. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills against the City presented as follows: Current Expense $50,601.66 Water Department 17,543.22 Airport Department 5,560.64 Street Department 4,415.71 Library Department 2,899.57 Library Construction Acquisition 26.40 Park Department 4,197.88 Cemetery Department 1,410.95 Firemen's Pension 1,005.11 Total all Departments $87,661.14 Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that all vouchers.properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: GRADING ALLEY IN BLOCK 8, PETTIT'S ADDITION: A letter was read from Mrs. Clara Ochse, protesting the lowering of the grade adjacent to her property on North Seventh, occupied by Frank Stiverson's Upholstery Shop, stating that grading would cause damage to the building's foundation. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Grant to answer Mrs. Ochse's letter and inform her that the City is watching this development closely and property in this alley will not be infringed upon. Motion carried. Mayor to answer Mrs. Ochse's letter. AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION: A letter was read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requesting permission for himself and Pat Wartensleben to attend this annual meeting in Seattle on May 30, 31 and June 1, 1962. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, granting request. Motion carried. FERTILIZER BIDS: A letter was read from Park Superintendent requesting permission to call for bids on fertilizer for Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., March 20,1962. Motion made by James, seconded by Greenlee authorizing call for bids as requested. Motion carried. LEASE CANCELLATION, BLDG 39, kOGER LAGERSTROM: Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson recommends that Mr. Lagerstrom's lease on Building #39 be cancelled effective as of March 31, 1962. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Grant, accepting recommendation as stated. Motion carried. LEASE TERMINATED ON A ROOM IN BLDG 142: A letter was read from Airport Manager H. W. Parkinson recommending this termination. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury, accepting the recommendation. Motion carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT: City Treasurer submitted the Finance Committee's report on meeting held March 1, 1962. Resolution to follow. CITY CLERK REQUESTS TRANSFER: A letter was read from the Clerk requesting transfer for the Library Fund. Resolution to follow: PETITION, BLOCK 3, KURTZMAN'S FIRST ADDITION: Propertyowners.:i n B lock+)3 pet,i>t i.on:.the C i ty•; to:-.estab1. i sh and construct an alley on the easement existing in this Block. They want this implemented immediately. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, to turn this to .the Street Committee and City Engineer for study and report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. LAW ENFORCEMENT SEMINAR ON CIVIL DEFENSE: Chief of Police McK.ibbin requests permission to attend this meeting in Spokane, March 13, 14 and 15, 1962. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore granting request. Motion carried Jul) PASCO; WASHINGTON ' REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 6, 1962 *ANNEXATION PETITION, CORRECTIONS ON ZONE CONDITIONS: Petitions presented by property owners were reviewed and zoning conditions and classifications studied. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Council body indicate that they do accept the petition for annexation. Motion carried. The petition constitutes 77.85% of the area, consisting of approximately 259 acres. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, that the Council indicate they will accept the.annexation without requiring the area to .assume any of the City's present indebtedness. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, now that the petition to annex has been approved, that it be turned to the Review Board. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Mayor invoke the Review Board to pass on annexation request. Motion carried. RAILROAD MERGER PETITION: A petition signed by approximately 400 signers was read by Howard Ritter opposing the merger and requesting that a member of the Council body attend the Hearing in Spokane, April 4 to 12, 1962, opposing this,,movement as it will be detrimental to Pasco and this area. Lee Fogg read a report also supported by a'petition requesting support from the Council body opposing the merger. Motion was made by Uan:_Hoy, seconded by K1,bury, that the City of Pasco intervene in merger at Spokane, Apnil 12, 1962. Motion carried. Ralph Oakley stated this area would receive service as a branch line and only as business permits were issued; he also urged local committees, etc. to protest: REPORTS: AIRPORT LEASES: Three (3) leases.submitted as follows: R.. 'H;.. BERGER dba Tri City Auto Auction BOYD L. & NEOLA L. HOOPS dba Hoops Aviation TRI CITIES GOODWILL INDUSTRIES East Wing, Bldg 107; March 1, 1962 to March 31, 1963; $40.00 per month; for auto auction Hangar space in Bldg 142 and a room in north end of west leanto, together with outside area; March 1, 1962 to February 28, 1963; $80.00 per month, first and last month paid; for operation of flight service Bldg #140; March 1, 1962 to February 28, 1963; . $35.00 per month; for storage.of materials and supplies Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing Mayor to sign leases as recommended by the Airport Committee:. Motion carried. CITY CENSUS:. "City Clerk asked for action by the Council on census taking. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing the City Clerk to take the census. Motion carried. GOLF COURSE: Councilman Kilbury read the Golf Course report. LIBRARY BOARD:. Librarian Robert S. Burrill requests permission to dispose of certain items of surplus furniture and equipment used in the old Library building: "City Attorney states we are permitted to negotiate sales up to $200.00 in value. We have an offer of $25.00 for one surplus table and eighteen children's chairs and request permission to complete transaction on other sales when bonafide offers occur and hereby inform the City Council of my intention to complete them." Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, approving transaction presented and others as they come up for negotiation. Motion carried. LIBRARY REPORT: Circulation statistics report of January, 1962 was read by Councilman Kilbury. BOY SCOUTS MEETING PLACE, OTHER THAN.CITY HALL: Councilman Kilbury reports back on finding a meeting place for the Scouts. He states that they can meet at the Community Center. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, that the Mayor notify C. J. Rabideau, authorizing the meetings in the Community Center. Motion carried. FEDERAL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, APPOINTMENT: Mayor Hicks appointed Fred Rodkey to succeed himself on the Board, term to expire January 28, 1967. Motion made by Van Hoy', seconded by Greenlee,to concur with the appointment. Motion carried. . BIDS ON POLICE CAR: Motion made by Grant,.seconded by Kilbury, to accept the low bid of Jerry Horrobin Ford, Inc. in the amount of $1,331.03 --the Standard Model plus Cruise o Matic transmission. Motion carried. 303 PASCO, WASHINGTON IREGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - v MARCH 61962 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Nine (9) -applications submitted as follows: GUENTHER IRRIGATION INC E.J. Guenther HENRY CHEZEM BILL & GEAN'S Bill Barnes TRIPLE L CHUCK WAGON Bill Barnes MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS R.J. Sedam R. A. PRINGLE & SON R. A. & Ray T. Pringle VANGUARD DETECTIVE SERVICE George Gillette, John Stephens THOMAS W. DAHLE PAUL W. LANDIN 313 S. Fourth Irrigation 213 N. Fourth Real Estate 122 N. Tacoma Cafe 1520 N. Fourth Cafe 3819 Sound View Dr Plumber Tacoma 508 Catherine, Walla Walla Furnace Cleaning & Repair 319 W. Lewis Fire Alarms Hubbs Hotel Solicit -Keystone Readers Hubbs Hotel Solicit -Keystone Readers Motion made by Grant, seconded by James, approving applications as submitted. Motion carried. SPEED LIMITS IN L.I.D. #64 and #65: The Citizens' Committee have reported on meetings being held to Councilman Moore. ARNOLD J. FRICKE, BLACK TOP, SOUTH FOURTH: Mr. Fricke has asked for permission to remove one tree and break down curbing on South Fourth Street from the northwest corner to East and West alley between "A" St., and "B" St. This was turned to the Street Committee and discussed with Mr. Lovelace, the Building Inspector. At this time, the Building Inspector's recommendation was read stating the sidewalk breakage should be taken care of by Mr. Fricke. He would recommend two 30' driveways and black top new part of street, set back curb 11' and fill in length of property. Following a short discussion, motion was made by Moore, seconded by Van Hoy, that the original request as per letter of February 14, 1962 be granted, with Mr. Fricke responsible for sidewalk breakage and repair. Motion carried. STREET DRAINAGE CORRECTION AT FIFTH AND LEWIS: Councilman Grant thinks a.comprehensive survey should be made and program set up to correct this and other like conditions in the City. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilbury, that repairs be made at Fifth and Lewis Sts. by a procedure of shortening slope across the cross walk. Motion carried, five (5) to one (1); Grant voting "No". FLU SHOTS: Water. Superintendent made inquiry about reimbursement for flu shots. This was frowned upon. CIVIL DEFENSE, BRUCE LEE DIRECTOR: Mr. Lee stated the Postmaster has applied for permission to allow.Civil Defense survey of the Post Office Building for fallout shelter purposes. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James, that the City Council take steps to obtain permission for the Civil Defense Director to survey the Post Office Building for fallout shelter. Motion carried. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES MEETING: Councilman James reports the annual meeting of the Association will be held Yakima, May 9, 10 1; 11, 1962 and urged everyone to make reservations early. U.S. NAVAL RESERVE ELECTRONICS FACILITY: With reference to request by V. R. Saarela for a Naval Reserve Site for Naval Reserve Electronic Facilities, they will need one or two acres and this should not interfere with any future plans of the State Highway Department. A $1.00 per year lease was mentioned for a period of fifty years; it was also mentioned that this development would be approximately $100,000.00. They desire an expression from the Council. Motion made by James, seconded by Van Hoy, authorizing Mayor to proceed with application when presented. Motion carried. Councilman Grant concurs with the action taken providing the property is not needed for other uses. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT: Building Inspector's report for February, 1962 presented, read and ordered filed. CITY CLERK: submitted January and February, 1962 monthly budget report of all departments. Each member was furnished a copy. PURCHASES: Requests to purchase presented as follows: Cemetery: Fertilizer Gravel & sand for liners $206.96 41.25 Park Department: Hole cutter; replacement blade, detergent, tee towels, cap nuts for flag poles, nylon flags, tax Airport: Pump for fire truck, water tank for fire truck, fire hose, windows, concrete, plastic cement, troxymite, plus tax Street Department: Chains, sprocket (approx) $248.21 1,615.12 60.00 Water Department: Meter repair parts, office supplies, repair pickup, bearings for sewage pump, sewer cutting took, pump packing, cleaning supplies, 1/2 HP motor, testing and replacing tubes in river pump control unit 702.26 Total all departments $2,685.65 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, authorizing purchases as listed. Motion carried by roll call vote of s i x (6) . RALPH OAKLEY CLAIM (NADA I. OAKLEY, A MINOR): Summons filed on the Mayor, February 23, 1962, 1:20 P.M. for George E. Heidlebaugh by Franklin County Sheriff. Plaintiff prays for judgment of $5,954.00, injury received at the Pasco Memorial Park Swimming Pool on June 29, 1961. City Attorney has been furnished all information to date. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCE NO. 1048: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1016 AND PASCO CITY CODE 2-17.44 AS IT NOW EXISTS, AND SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1017 AND PASCO CITY CODE 2-17.54 AS IT NOW EXISTS Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Ordinance No. 1048 be read. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1048 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1048 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Ordinance No. 1048 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 502: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST CERTAIN MONIES Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 502 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 502 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 502 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James, that Section 3 of Resolution No. 502 be deleted in its entirety. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 502 as amended by deleting Section 3 in its entirety. Motion carried by roll call vote of s i x (6) . RESOLUTIN NO. 503: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY TRANSFER LOAN FROM THE WATER DEPARTMENT FUND TO THE CURRECT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 503 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 503 was read. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 503 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury to adopt Resolution No. 503. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 504: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF FUNDS IN THE YAKIMA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION AND FIDELITY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 504 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 504 was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 504 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, to adopt Resolution No. 504. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS a0 d 2 MARCH 6, 1962 ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to adjourn to next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Marcli 20, 1962. Motion carried. Raymond Hicks, Mayor ATTEST: Adah M. Perry, C' Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 'r DAY OF'l- _ 1962. Adah M. Perry, Cit erk