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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-1962 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 3, 1962 REGU_LAR�IE.EJ_I�I.G CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were R. L. Greenlee, H. C. James, C. D. Kilbury and T. R. Van Hoy. Absent, C. R. Combs and G. A. Grant. City Attorney R. G. Patrick and City Engineer G. R. Fisher were present. Councilman -elect Allen D. Stanley, having been given the Oath of Office, was. seated by Mayor Hicks at this time, to the office of Councilman at large, two year term. succeeding K. E. Moore. APPROVING OF MINUTES: Minutes of meetingsheld March 6 and March 20, 1962 were read. Kilbury requested correction in the minutes of March 6, 1962 under Railroad Merger discussion (Motion made by Van Hoy, instead of Kilbury). Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, approving minutes as corrected. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills against the City presented as follows: Current Expense $40,225.86 Water Department 15,306.26 Street Department 5,861.41 Airport 5,817.71 Cemetery 1,681.36 Library 3,483.49 Park Department 5,641.90 Library Construction 7,387.09 Pension Fund 456.06 Total $ 85,861.14 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). COMMUNICATIONS: "CENTURY 21 - OFFICIAL HOST CITY" SIGNS: A letter was read from the State Highway Commission relative to certain cities and towns being designated host cities and towns. Those so designated will be eligible to receive a small sign approximately 18" X 24". These signs will be permitted to be displayed until October 31, 1962, attached to the state official city entrance sign post. The State Department also requests that they be notified when these signs are received so they can erect same. Motion made by James, seconded.by Greenlee, concurring with this program and that the State be reminded to remove same on October 31, 1962. Motion carried. INTER -CITY BUS SERVICE: A letter was read from James R. Farrell, 1001 Perkins Ave., Richland, Washington, making inquiry as to requirements of licensing for the operation of a private inter -city bus service: 111. Two vehicles to be used of the 10 passenger type. 2. Hours of operation from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. 3. First bus to leave Richland at 8:00 A.M. and one each hour, on the hour thereafter. 4. Each bus would follow a route from Richland to Kennewick, via the old bridge and return to Richland via the new bridge. 5. Payment of fares would be by purchased coupon, book or punch card." He also requests action as soon as possible. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Van Hoy, to turn this to the License Committee of the Council. Motion carried. AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION: A letter was read from I. W. Stead, Chairman, encouraging all public and private water utilities in'the northwest to be well represented at this very important conference meeting to be held at the Olympic Hotel, Seattle, May 30 to June 1, 1962. C. F. Whetsler stated he intended to be present at this meeting. GAS INSPECTORS SCHOOL, SPOKANE: A letter was read from Building Inspector, R. B. Lovelace, asking permission for himself and Acting Chief Francis Rickenbach to attend a one day school on April 27, 1962 and use the Eity car. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Greenlee, granting permission as requested. Motion carried. COMMAND SCHOOL, YAKIMA: APRIL 16-19, 1962: A letter was read from Acting Chief Francis Rickenbach asking permission to attend this school. Registration fees have been paid. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, granting permission. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT PARK AND RECREATION CONFERENCE, VANCOUVER, B.C.: APRIL 29 - May 2, 1962: A letter was read from H. A. Wyman asking permission to attend and use the City vehicle. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, granting permission as requested. Motion carried. GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE, REVENUE BOND ISSUE: A letter was 'read from the Park Board recommending to the City Council that a Revenue Bond issue of approximately $50,000.00 be considered for the construction and equipment for club house facilities, badly needed at the Golf Course. They suggest raising green fees as a possible source of revenue for bond retirement. The attendance has increased 35% over last year, present facility is inadequate. The Council may have other suggestions for raising funds. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this be turned to the Park Committee for study and recommendation at next regular meeting. (Questions debated) Hendler and Perry spoke on finances. Authority was granted to call in a finance man to assist in bond study and feasibility of bond issue; this in conjunction with the Park Committee. Motion carried. COUNCILMAN C. R. COMBS RESIGNATION: A letter was read from Mr. Combs, tendering his resignation as of this date. Motion made by James, seconded by Van Hoy accepting the resignation.. Mayor to write letter for signature of all Councilmen to Combs and K. E. Moore. Motion carried. LIBRARY INSURANCE: A letter was read from Librarian R. S. Burrill and Architect Victor L. Wulff, submitting figures for insurance purposes as follows: Building $196,000.00 Books 50,000.00 Magazines 25,000.00 Card index file records 15,000.00 Furniture 25,000.00 Music°.)records 1,600.00 They suggest the figure of $315,000.00 be used. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to turn this to the Insurance Committee of the Council, an&al,so th.e'.L:ibrary Committee. Motion carried. FENCE C-1 ZONE, ORDINANCE 546: A letter was read from Richard G. Patrick relative to obtaining a permit to construct a fence at 609 W. Clark -- Commercial District. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing Building Inspector to issue permit.. Motion carried.. CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC CONTROL: A letter was read from Russell A. Wiseman suggesting that the report submitted at the last Council meeting be tabled until the Committee returns its recommendations relative to additional traffic study of area extending to Fourth, Sylvester, Lucas and Empire Way. Motion made by James, seconded by Greenlee, that request be complied with. Motion carried. 8" WATER LINE EXTENSION 135' UP ROAD 36: C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent, states this would cost $571.77 and falls under the refund clause of Section 123, Ordinances 962. Permission is 'requested to install this extension as soon as possible for Harry Moore. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James, that this be granted. - Motion carried. ANNEXATION REVIEW BOARD ( RESOLUTION): The Review Board met March 23, 1962 and found the nine -points of law required in the annexation proceedings have been duly considered and evaluated and that the property proposed to be annexed would be in the best public interest and welfare and in the best interest of the City, County and other political subdivisions effected. The Review Board votes in the affirmative to recommend to the City Council that they accept the annexation. The Review Board, by this action, also authorizes Mayor Raymond Hicks to execute this Resolution. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that a Public Hearing on the annexation be held Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., April 17, 1962. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Resolution be filed with the Council for action. Motion carried. TRANSFER , AIRPORT BOND REDEMPTION: City Treasurer Mary Ellison requests authority to transfer from Airport fund to Municipal Airport Bond Redemption, $7,824.31; from Airport Fund to Municipal Airport Bond Reserve, $3,180.00. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing transfers. Motion carried. TRANSFER, AIRPORT BOND MONEY TO CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: City Clerk requests that permission be granted the City Treasurer to transfer $4,669.94 from Airport Bond money to Current Expense Fund for engineering services in connection with runway extension. Motion made by James, seconded by Greenlee, authorizing transfer. Motion carried. TRANSFER, LIBRARY: City Clerk requests permission to transfer the sum of $1,060.00 from Library Construction and Acquisition Fund to the Extra Help portion of the Library Budget to cover payment of salary to process the new books. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, authorizing transfer for extra help,. 307 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 3, 1962 POLICEME.N'S BALL, MAY 12, 1962: A letter was read from H. W. Parkinson stating the Pasco School District requests permission to sublet the gymnasium in Bldg #34 at the Airport to the Police Department for their annual ball. Motion made by James, seconded by Greenlee, granting permission to sublet as requested. Motion carried. REZONING LOTS 1, 2, and 3, BLOCK 1, SY LVESTER PARK ADDITION: Following Public Hearing on a Petition filed by J. D. and Grace Browning with the Planning Commission for rezoning the above designated property from R-1 to C-3, the Commission upon recommendation from Franklin County District Planner and the Building Inspector, hereby request the Council's approval of the zone change as petitioned. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James, that a Public Hearing on.this rezoning be held Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., April 17, 1962. Motion carried. VISITORS, LIBRARY DEDICATION: Mrs. H. Kidwell of the Library Board spoke about the completion of the Library; it is being used extensively; and also that the official dedication would be held from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P:.M. on April 29, 1962. She urged everyone to be there, and (1) Mayor Hicks was requested to write all Department heads, civil groups and clubs, etc., inviting them to attend. (2) Ttiiirteenth St. should be graded and graveled for parking. (3) A directional sign be located at Court & Sylvester Sts. (4) The Police render traffic control during that time. CLAIMS: Claims against the City of Pasco for damages as a result of a bursting water main on June 16, 1961. Summons were served on Mayor Raymond Hicks, personally, as follows: Floy Casey $1,851.98 Martha H. Casey 2,526.25 William & Anna Dyer 2,391.76 K.C. and Hazel Mahan 4,639.61 Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by James, that all claims as submitted be turned to the City Attorney for proper action. Motion carried. PARK DEPARTMENT FERTILIZER BID: The Committee reports the bid of the Columbia Grain and Feed submitted by Earl W. Wattenberger was the lowest bid. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to accept the committee's recommendation and accept the low bid of E. W. Wattenburger. Motion carried. GOLF'COURSE: Report for month of March, 1962 was read by Councilman Kilbury. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT for month of March, 1962 was read. CURB AND -SIDEWALK AT LIBRARY: Robert S. Burrill, Librarian, states in a letter to Councilman Kilbury that the Library Board voted to accept an offer from James Pruitt to install 200' of durb and sidewalk on the north side of Bonneville at the edge of the lawn for $450.00. The Council realized that this was badly needed. Some thought more bid prices should have been obtained. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the recommendation of the Library Board be accepted and James Pruitt employed to make the installation. Motion carried three (3) to two (2); Van Hoy and Greenlee voting "No". READAPT THE CHARGING DESK: The Library Board also voted to include a change order in the Library's contract with Murray Construction Company to place the Brodac machine in a more convenient location; the charge to be not more than $210.00. Another method would cost substantially less, $110.00, and leave the Formica with a patched top. Motion made by Kilbury authorizing change order for Brodac machine with a finished top. Motion died for want of a secodd. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury authorizing change order on moving Brodac machine at a cost of $110.00 to be paid from -the Bond money. Motion carried. RAISE LIBRARIAN'S RAY: The Library Board recommended to the Council, on a motion made by Spadafore, seconded by Kidwell, that the Council pay the Librarian for extra time spent in processing,up to forty hours per month, at his standard rate of pay. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to turn this to the Library Committee of the City Council. Motion carried. Thanks was extended to the City Engineer, Street Department and Water Department for splendid cooperation in getting property leveled and in shape for a lawn. Grading Grace St. on the east side of the Library was requested by Mrs. Kidwell. Motion made by Greenlee, to turn this to the Street Committee with power to act. Motion died for want of a second. COUNTY AND CITY OPERATING JOINTLY: Councilman Kilbury spoke about County and City budgets are becoming lighter and lighter; there may be some things that could be done jointly. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Van Hoy, that, if County Commissioners are in agreement, the City would -be -willing to set up a Committee for study and consideration of joint activities. MAYOR PRO TEM: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that T. R. Van Hoy be appointed Mayor Pro -tem. Motion carried. PURCHASES: Councilman Greenlee read off the requests for purchases as follows: AIRPORT:. Gravel stop, roofing, folding chairs-, overhead doors, floor plates and tax $1,631.98 STREET DEPARTMENT: 50 stop signs, tax 291.20 WATER DEPARTMENT: Clamp, hose & fittings (back hoe), tapping sleeve, and valve, valves, couplings, clamps, typewriter, yokes, elbows, tees, meter, meter boxes, anvil, pipe fittings 3,438.29 PARK DEPARTMENT: Potash, iron sulphate, pipe die cutter, cutter blade, vise, 7' gate and fittings, mower blades, tax 200.52 CEMETERY: Lumber, roofing, door track with hdw & bolts, tax 110.35 CITY HALL: Purchase orders, tax 333.84 TOTAL ALL DEPARTMENTS $ 6,006.18 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Kilbury, approving same for purchases as req€lested. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). 380 PASCO, WASHINGTON kE GUAR MEEY:ING COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 3, 1962 PLANNING COMMISSION: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Council indicate to the Planning Commission that they will set up an Ordinance covering a Board of Adjustment. Motion carried. Kilbury submitted a copy of Kennewick's Ordinance No. 907 creating a Board of Adjustment, this is for study and consideration. REPORTS: BUS+NESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Nine (9) business license applications submitted as follows:. BRICE'S WOMEN.'S APPAREL 515 W. Lewis Clothing Store Ben Brice KNIGHT'S MEAT CO. 424 S. Gum, Kennewick Wholesale Delivery W. A. Knight POWDER PUFF BEAUTY SALON 1119 W. Court Beauty Shop Joy Perdini VICON CORPORATION 221 S. Third Floor Coverings Wayne R. Davis DAVE BUTCHER 404 S. Wehe Confectionery CARRILLO PLUMBING & HEATING CO 727 W. Lewis Plumbing Contractor S. A. Walker for Bill Carrillo GEORGE'S MOBIL SERVICE 1520 W. Lewis Service Station George Muzechenko PALACE BARBER SHOP 208 N. Fourth Barber Shop James Lanham ERSKII'NE L. MC KINNEY Pasco Motor Inn Solicit - Home Improvement Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, approving applications. Motion carried. LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS: Changing boundaries not favorable to all districts. Helping some districts would not necessarily help Eastern Washington. More investigation and study needed. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, CONTRACT NO. 340:WITH CLARK, COLEMAN & REIPEIKS, INC. This is about 8% completed Bob Clark's report of March 30, 1962 states. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES: Councilman James urged everyone that possibly could to attend the meeting in Yakima, May 9, 10 and 11, 1962. COUNCILMAN ALLEN D. STANLEY: Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury, that Councilman Stanley take over duties of his predecessor, K. E. Moore. Motion carried. MAYOR PRO TEM: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that T. R. Van Hoy be appointed Mayor Pro -tem. Motion carried. PURCHASES: Councilman Greenlee read off the requests for purchases as follows: AIRPORT:. Gravel stop, roofing, folding chairs-, overhead doors, floor plates and tax $1,631.98 STREET DEPARTMENT: 50 stop signs, tax 291.20 WATER DEPARTMENT: Clamp, hose & fittings (back hoe), tapping sleeve, and valve, valves, couplings, clamps, typewriter, yokes, elbows, tees, meter, meter boxes, anvil, pipe fittings 3,438.29 PARK DEPARTMENT: Potash, iron sulphate, pipe die cutter, cutter blade, vise, 7' gate and fittings, mower blades, tax 200.52 CEMETERY: Lumber, roofing, door track with hdw & bolts, tax 110.35 CITY HALL: Purchase orders, tax 333.84 TOTAL ALL DEPARTMENTS $ 6,006.18 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Kilbury, approving same for purchases as req€lested. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 3� 962 'i UNDERPASS LIGHTS: Previous and numerous complaints have been received in regard to the underpass lighting system; darkness seems to prevail most of the time. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Kilbury, that this be turned to the light committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Present handling of vouchers and warrants by this department was not favored by the State Auditor, Mr. Schiermann, who set out two methods for the board to study: One, by handling all their banking, vouchers and warrants in their own department, just like a private account; second, that vouchers be processed through the Clerk's office in the same order as other departments and funds. For comparison, Mr. Schiermann mentioned the Library Fund and Board. Councilman James reports that the Franklin County Regional Planning Commission recommendsto the Council that the second method be followed. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that the Franklin County Regional Planning Commission's procedure on vouchers and warrants be through the City Clerk's office and that the City Attorney amend Resolution No. 492. Motion carried. Councilman Van Hoy asks why this Department does not stand their own expenses such as rent and services rendered the same as Water, Airport, Street and others; some members feel this could be worked out satisfactorily. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 505: 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. 505 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 505 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 505 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 505• Motion carried by a roll call vote of five (5). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to adjourn to next regular meeting at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 17, 1962. Motion carried. Raymond Hicks, Mayor ATTEST: Adah M. Perr perk r PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1962. Adah M. PerryJ City Clerk 0