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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-1962 Minutes3073 PASCO, WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were G. A. Grant, Robert 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 George R. Fisher;:were present. APPROVING MINUTES: City Clerk states the minutes for meeting held Tuesday, March 6, 1962 have not been completed, and requests more time; same was granted. COMMUNICATIONS: YACHT BASIN GRAVEL, $3,000.00: A telegram from Catherine May was read stating the House of Representatives passed and sent to the White House a bill to relieve the City of Pasco from payment of $3,000.00 for sand and gravel from the Pasco Boat Basin. This gravel went back into the development of the Boat Basin. GARDEN CLUB, QUEEN OF SPADES: A letter was read from Mrs. Kenley 0. Carlson stating this Club wished to place eight (8) planter boxes on the main corners in the down town area and expect to place more as they can be obtained. Flowers will be added later when funds are available. However, they do request that the merchants water the planters. Motion made by, ,fames, seconded by Kilbury, that the request be granted. Motion carried. A picture of the containers was submitted. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S MEETING, WALLA WALLA: Building Inspector R. B. Lovelace would like to attend this meeting in Walla Walla on March 22, 23, 1962. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury, that the request be granted. Motion carried. PASCO AIRPORT, PROPOSED LEASE TO DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY: A letter was read from Richard J. Puckey relative to the possibility of the Navy obtaining a long term lease on approximately one acre of ground for a period of fifty (50) years to house an electronic facility, approximate value $100,000.00. The location indicated would not be likely to interfere with Airport operations. In order that there be no misunderstanding, we would appreciate two (2) copies of a sketch showing the location of the parcel and two (2) copies of the proposed lease for our approval prior to its actual execution. Councilman Van Hoy spoke of the proposed 4loverleaf at Chase and Empire Way. He thinks more time should be granted for study by Airport, Property and Park Committees. Fisher states the Navy would like a letter stating the Council's intent to grant lease,location to be determined later. The Navy needs this information for budget purposes. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James, that the City Supervisor draw up proper answer to letter and state Council's intent to lease and that the location will be decided upon later. Motion carried. ANNEXATION REVIEW BOARD: A letter was read from the Clerk, stating Mr. Sutherlin says the petition should be resubmitted to the Council this date, for approval by Legislative body to obtain another ten-day period for Review Board procedure. He will be available March 23, 1962, 3:00 P.M. Motion made by Kiil,bury, seconded by James, (1) to accept the petition to annex; (2) to accept petition without present bonded indebtedness. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Mayor notify the several members of the Review Board that a meeting will be called for 3:00 P.M., March 23, 1962 at the City Hall. Motion carried. WATER SERVICE 8" LINE EXTENDED FROM ROAD 42: A letter was read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler relative to extending an 8" water line 161' west on Pearl from Road 42 to service Riley Clark's property. He agrees to pay the cost of $609.23. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Van Hoy, that the extension be granted as requested. Motion carried, Kilbury voting "No". TRANSFER, AIRPORT: A letter was read from the City Treasurer, Mary Ellison, requesting that transfers be made as follows: Airport Fund to Airport Bond Reserve Fund $3,180.00 Airport Fund to Airport Principal and Interest Bond Fund 12,499.98 Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury, that this be turned to the Finance Committee with authority to act. Motion carried. TRANSFER, LIBRARY, (Auditor's Suggestion): City Clerk requests to transfer $1,342.56 from the Library Construction and Acquisition Fund to the Library G.O.B. Fund. This is for Interest received on Investments which was-: placed directly into the construction fund. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that the transfer be made. Motion carried. 3074 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH -20, 1962 BIDS, PARK FERTILIZER: Two (2) bids received as follows: COLUMBIA GRAIN & FEED: Item 1. 20 tons of 45% nitrogen, or better in 2001 W. Lewis pellet form @ $98.00 per ton Pasco, Washington Item 2. 2 tons of 38% Nitrogen Urea Formaldehyde base in pellet form @ $380.00 per ton Plus 4% sales tax AGRIFORM COMPANY OF WASHINGTON: Bldg 63 Pasco Airport Item 1. 20 tons Elephant Brand Urea, 45% nitrogen Pasco, Washington in pellet form, delivered in loads of 20 tons or more at $103.00 per ton, delivered to Golf Course maintenance building, with two days notice. Additional quantities may be picked up at our Pasco warehouse at the same price. Item 2. No bid. $1,960.00 760.00 $2,720.00 Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury, to turn to Park Committee and City Supervisor with authority to act. Motion carried. Kilbury stated a meeting could be held following this Council meeting to expedite action. VISITORS, CITIZENS' COMMITTEE: Russell Weisman, Chairman of the Committee, handed in a resume and recommendations on traffic problems in the area of L.I.D. #64 and #65. It is felt that the area North of Court will have the same problem in the foreseeable future. They are holding meetings and suggest.three items, broken down in steps A, B, and C: traffic control, extended area and other problems, and made very clear. Motion made by Moore, seconded by Grant, that Committee not be discharged, that an area North to Empire Way East to Fourth, South to Sylvester and West to Lucas be given the same study and that the Mayor write all members commending them on a job well done and asking them to continue with the extended area. Motion carried. AIRPORT LEASES: Three (3) leases submitted as follows: KAY MAX TRAVEL AGENCY Three car stalls, phone desk space in Terminal Building; April 1, 1962 to March 31, 1965; $55.00 per month, first year; $65.00, second year; and $75.00, third year, first and last month paid; for operation of rental cars. JACKSON'S INC. Bldg #89; April 1, 1962 to March 31, 1964; $85.00 per month; first twelve months paid; for storage and processing restaurant items. MACKEY BROTHERS (BOB & JIM) Three car stalls, phone and desk space in Terminal Building; April 1, 1962 to March 31, 1965; $55.00 per month, first year; $65.00, second year; and $75.00, third year; first and last month paid; for operation of rental cars. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James, approving leases as submitted and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS TO THE ZOO: Councilman Kilbury stated it is desired to place thirteen (13) signs on the reverse side of stop signs directing people to the Chiawana Park. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, to concur with this installation. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Thirteen (13) solicitor and two (2) business license=.applications submitted as follows: BOB'S OK TIRE STORE INC.(R.D.Waldhaner) HOOPS AVIATION (Boyd & Neola Hoops) WILMON C. FINK RAYMOND MARTIN KENNETH'D. SCHLICHTING' DON GIBSON WALLACE BARNONg LYNN R. BARNETT DAVID L. SKINNER WILBUR MHYRE DONALD G. FOUNTAIN LEE ANDERSON JOHN M: SIMPSON CHRIS HAIDLE B.M. ANDERSON 1324 N. Fourth Retail Tires Airport Bldg #142 Flight service 9 N.Waverly, Kennewick Solicit, Grolier Society 9 N. Waverly,Kennewick Solicit, Grolier Society 712'2 N. Fourth Solicit, P.F. Collier 7122 N. Fourth Solicit, P.F. Collier 712'2 N. Fourth Solicit, P.F. Collier 712'2 N. Fourth Solicit, P.F. Collier 7122 N. Fourth Solicit, P.F. Collier 7122 N. Fourth Solicit, P.F. Collier 712'2 N. Fourth Solicit, P.F. Collier Jones Motel Solicit, Wilson Studio Jones Motel Solicit, Wilson Studio Green Gable Motel,Kennewick Solicit, Renaware Jones Motel Solicit, Wilson Studio Motion made by Grant, seconded by James approving applications. Motion carried. 05 REGULAR MEETING PASCO WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 20, 1962 POLICE COMMITTEE have nothing to report at this time. CITY SUPERVISOR'S REPORT: Mr-, Fisher submitted a report on the meeting he attended in Pullman, Washington, March 13 through March 16, 1962 --The Uniform Traffic Control Conference and Road Builder's Clinic. This is a two page report on legal size paper, any member desiring a copy, may obtain one in Mr. Fisher's office. ciiRrunci:c- Requests presented as follows: Water Department: Billing machine paper & ribbons, cleaning solvent, seporan tank valves and fittings, steel for meter vault lids, service clamp, calculator maintenance contracts, meter repair parts, C.I. fittings, meter yolks, copper and galvanized fittings, repair parts for meters at filter plant, check pump oil switches at filter plant $2,464.35, Park Department: Parts for 30" leaf mill and tax $150.66 Verti-Cut machine and tax 202.80 Tires and tax 29.31 Axle, bushing, seal; caps, tax 31.70 . Oil and tax 40.16 409.63 Total all departments $2,873.98 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Grant, authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PETITION FOR VACATION OF PLATS. GANTENBEIN AND HANDY ADDITION: A letter was read from Robert D. Chamberlin relative to a petition for the vacation of Plats, Gantenbein Addition and Handy Addition, Franklin County, situated in the SW 1/4 of Section 34, Twp 9 N., Range 30, E.W.M. These plats are outdated and do not conform with present zoning. They will be zoned Manufacturing. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James, authorizing the Mayor to sign petition to vacate Plats containing.City owned property in Gantenbein and Handy Additions, subject to City Attorney's approval. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury, that the City be absolved of any.cost whatsoever in the vacating procedure. Motion carried. CIVIL DEFENSE MUTUAL AID ORDINANCE: A proposed Ordinance.and note submitted by W. Schoonover was read relative to authorizing the use of fire apparatus and personnel operating same, beyond the corporate limits of the City and prescribing conditions thereof.' Motion made by Grant, seconded by Greenlee, to turn this .to the Fire Committee of the Council. Motion carried. FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3: Everett Taylor spoke to the Council in regard to Fire Chief supervision in the Fire District No. 3 with Fire Chief Lyle Cooney on extended leave of absence. A discussion followed whereby it was stated that an acting Chief.would be appointed. Motion made by Greenlee,, seconded by Kilbury, that when acting Chief is appointed by the Mayor, that the acting Chief resume supervision over Fire District No. 3 and also take charge of working out Mutual Aid Agreement. Motion carried. Motion made by Grant, seconded by James, favoring the appointment of Francis Rickenbach to acting Fire Chief during Lyle Cooney's absence. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT --POLICE JUDGE PRO TEMPORE: At this time appointment of L. S. Moore, effective February 16, 1962, was read for the records. GENERAL ELECTION, POLL AND ABSENTEE VOTES: Absentee votes cast for the General Election were canvassed at this time; 144 were cast. The Clerk certified the General Election votes as having been checked *w:i.th:.v6t i.n.g:imach ina i f.-i!gures against the officer's tabulation, two minor corrections made, and certified as follows: Precincts 1 through 24: POLL VOTE ABSENTEE TOTAL MAYOR (4 year term): Charles.D.. Kilbury 1410 55 1465 T. R. Van.Hoy 1694 87 1781 CITY ATTORNEY: (4 year term) Richard.G.. Patrick 2417 132 2549 COUNCILMAN, POSITION NO. 1 (4 year term): Robert L. Greenlee 2321 123 2444 3076 ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, to adjourn to next regular meeting at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 3, 1962. Motion carried. ` Raymond Hicks, Mayor ATTEST: »• Adah M. Perry, C' 7 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1962. Adah M. Perry, City Cler PASCO, WASHINGTON RE,GU.LAR_MEt_TLKG._ COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 20, 1962 . COUNCILMAN, POSITION NO. 2 (4 year term): POLL VOTE ABSENTEE TOTAL Kenneth E. Moore 1459 64 1523 Ed Hendler 1540 75 1615 COUNCILMAN POSITION NO. 3 (4 year term): Harry T. -:McCall 1322 .54 1376 Louis R:'Diemond 1643 86 1729 COUNCILMAN AT LARGE (2 year term): Robert L. Junkins 1358 53 1411 Allen D. Stanley 1519 78 1597 CITY CLERK (4 year term): Adah May Perry 2465 133 2598 Total number of votes cast in all Precincts was 3191., plus 144 absentees, making a grand total of 3335. This is 48.5% of total Registered Voters. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Greenlee, accepting the General Electron tabulation and absentee votes extension at this meeting. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Moore, to adjourn to next regular meeting at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 3, 1962. Motion carried. ` Raymond Hicks, Mayor ATTEST: »• Adah M. Perry, C' 7 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1962. Adah M. Perry, City Cler