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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-1962 Minutes3®90 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 15, 1962 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order ar 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor Raymond Hicks. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were G. A. Grant, R. L. Greenlee, H. C. James, C. D. Kilbury, Allen Stanley and T. R. Van Hoy. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Supervisor George R. Fisher were also present. APPROVING OF MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held May 1, 1962. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, approving minutes as written. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: To make nominations to fill vacancy on the Council created by C. R. Comb's resignation. Kilbury nominated G. E. Carter for the position. Motion made by James, seconded by Stanley, that nominations be closed and G. E. Carter be elected to fill vacancy created by C. R. Comb's resignation, term to end June 1, 1964. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hicks did appoint; City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and G. E. Carter was seated at the Council table as a duly appointed member. Tribute was paid to outgoing Mayor Hicks and Councilman George A. Grant. The Mayor stated he had done the best he could, even though he opposed the majority a few times. Grant stated he had enjoyed his Council work and affiliation with Council members and City officials, even though he did not always achieve his objective. MOTION MADE BY STANLEY, SECONDED BY KILBURY, TO REVERT TO REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATIONS: LIQUOR LICENSE AT 705 S. FRONT: A letter was read from Raymond C. Walker requesting the Council's approval of his application to serve beer and wine by the open bottle or glass at his restaurant so he could apply for a State License. Motion made by James, seconded by Greenlee, to turn this to the Police Committee and Chief of Police for report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE --ARCHITECTS: A letter was read from the Park Board recommendEn.9 that the firm of Ross and Pence, architects, be retained for Club House. Upon approval, preliminary drawings will be submitted for study. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the recommendation of the Park Board to retain Ross and Pence, architects, for preliminary drawing of the Club House, for study as requested, be granted. Motion carried. RECREATION BUILDING, KURTZMAN PARK: A letter was read from Building Inspector R. B. Lovelace stating that a set of plans on this building have been submitted and he is asking that the permit fee be waived as this building will be owned by the City. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Grant, that permission be granted the BuG:lding Inspector to waive permit fee. Motion carried. CEMETERY MONUMENTS: A letter was read from Cemetery Superintendent Roy Shaw asking permission to change setting of. monuments in Blocks 10, 11 and 12 (except urn section in Block 10) from setting flush with ground to upright. Blocks 8 and 9 were changed to upright a few years ago. Assistant Engineer Bob Bruce furnished maps of the cemetery to go with request. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Grant, that this be deferred for the time being. Motion carried. TREE REMOVAL BY STREET CREW: A letter was read from First Church of Christ Scientist expressing their thanks for a job well done. GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE BOND ISSUE: A letter was read from James Gay to City Attorney R. G. Patrick stating he and his firm, Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay and Moch, will be pleased to act as Bond counsel on necessary legal proceedings and furnishing approving opinion on approximately $70,000.00 Revenue Bonds to finance improvements at Pasco's Municipal Golf Course. They will need to be advised of the nature and description of the improvement. In regard to the fee, in the event the bonds are sold an a negotiated basis, the fee will be $300.00 --at public sale, $350.00. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to purchase bonds on the bid basis. Motion withdrawn. City Attorney suggested that this decision be made later in the planning system. Next step will be a letter of details to James Gay. JOINT FACT FINDING COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS. STREETS AND BRIDGES: A letter was read from Nat Washington, Chairman, stating the Committee will hold three hearings in eastern Washington, May 21 to 23, 1962, schedule attached, also outline of present studies on laws of extraord.inary session. A meeting will be held in Kennewick at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 17, 1962 in Kenneth Serier's office in National Bank of Commerce building. This to be a prAli.minary meeting for the State Highway meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 1962 at the City Hall in Richland. Call the Chamber of Commerce for time on Wednesday, 23rd, meeting. VISITORS: S. L. Perry inquired about authority to retain architects Ross and Pence for Golf Course Club House. He was advised that the request was granted. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 15, 1962 A I RPORT - LEASES The following leases were submitted for approval: FRANKLIN COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT: Outside area; January 1, 1962 to December 31, 2011; for carrying out usual functions of Road Department; $400.00 per year for first five years. GODDARD'S INC: Bldg 61; June 1, 1962 to May 31, 1963; for warehousing; $200.00 per month, first and last month paid. MANSFIELD DISTRIBUTING CO: Three storage rooms, small office, three cold storage rooms; and south half former kitchen and compressor room in big 35; June 1, 1962 to May 31, 1963;• for storage of beverages; $125.00 per month, first and last month paid. DUKE'S ELECTRIC INC North half former kitchen, Bldg 35, large room in south end of Bldg 35 and Bldg 36; May 1, 1962 to April 30, 1963; for warehouse; $200.00 per month, first and last month paid. PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT Bldg 34; June 1, 1962 to May 31, 1964; for school functions; X250.00 per month. Motion made by Van Hoy, seconded by Kilbury, approving leases for Mayors signature. Motion carried. CEMETERY MONUMENTS CHANGE: A discussion was entered into relative to change desired by the Cemetery Superintendent, Ordinance No. 890, filing corrected map at the Court House, size of urn garden, upright markers, etc. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Greenlee, to turn this to the Cemetery Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. DRY WELL, RICHARDSON PARK: Money is now available for construction of dry well. Motion made.by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Council authorize the City Engineer to call for bids on one dry well in Richardson Park to be paid from Street Fund monies. Engineer to furnish specifications. Time callable --2:00 P.M., June 5, 1962, D.S. T. Motion carried. Additional pipe to carry surplus water from southeast corner into well was also suggested. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Applications submitted as follows (10): JERRY'S CHEVRON STATION 1009 W. Lewis Gerald L. Cowles COPENHAGEN, INC. Portland Oregon Donald H. Markham LAWRENCE MORSE 406 Bonneville REGN IER' S FLYING "A" Court St George Regnier, Jr NORMA JEAN COX 420 E. Fourth, Kennewick WILLIAM COX 420 E. Fourth, Kennewick WILLIAM HOFFMAN, JR W 2009 Hood PI, Kennewick PASCO CLUB LUNCH 106 S. Fourth Carl Bauer REGGIE'S 76 SERVICE #2 1431 W. Lewis Reggie Rendon JUMBO DRIVE IN 2207 E. Lewis C. N. Hostkoetter Service Station Plumbing Contractor Contractor Service Station Solicit -Blind Industries Solicit -Blind Industries Solicit -Americana Cafe Service Station Cafe Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury, approving applications. Motion carried. BIDS ON POLICE CAR: Two (2) bids were received, opened and read at 2:00 P.M. as follows: JERRY HORROBIN FORD INC. List price $2,414.34 Less excist tax 200.40 2,213.94 Washington Sales Tax 88.56 2,302.50 Less Trade-1960.Ford 975.00 Net $ 1,327.50 TRI -CITIES CHEVROLET INC List Price $ 2,399.98 Less Excise Tax 195.10 2,204.88 Sales Tax 96.00 2,300.88 Less Trade 840.00 Net $ 1,460.88 Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury, that the low bid of Gerry Horrobin Ford be accepted. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEET.'ING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 15, 1962 INTER -CITY BUS LINE FRANCHISE: I Councilman Grant suggested his successor handle this. James stated he would call a meeting with some business men and Mr. James R. Ferrell, 1001 Perkins Ave., Richland, Washington and report at next meeting. STREET COMMITTEE: The report of the Citizen's Committee on Traffic Control was read. They ask that provisions be made to control traffic on Francis , first, by a two-way stop on Marie at Francis St.; second, by a two-way stop on Francis at Octave St, and a traffic control light system at N. Fourth and Court Sts. They also recommend that the Council and School District authorities provide off-street loading in the area directly north of the Emerson School. This access zone was originally planned for this function. The report was signed by the original committee of eleven members. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Street Committee of the Council and Chief of Police meet with the Citizen's Committee for study and recommendation to the Council. Motion carried. COUNCILMAN STANLEY, WATER DEPARTMENT: He read a detailed report on betterments, bonds, etc. of the Department and stated that the short school held at the filter plant was very successful. General condition of the system in good shape. Kilbury mentioned Ordinance No. 569 Bond indebtedness of 1944-1946 shows $5,000.00 left to be retired. Calling bonds in as soon as possible would save $275.00. Investing in Walla Walla Federal was suggested as they have none of the City!,s money; 491, interest would be allowed there. CITIZEN'S STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL: Mrs. Hendler asked if the public could attend this meeting. It was expressed by the Mayor that they could. The new Chairman, Louis Diemond, or Russell Wiseman will so notify. PLANNING: Councilman James reports the second phase of the Comprehensive Plan is going O.K. He also reports a good attendance at the Yakima meeting of the Association of Washington Cities. The Legislative Committee is working out a good platform to present to the legislators for 1963. INSURANCE: A new policy is being worked out for greater coverage at a better rate under a blanket plan. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that policy as set forth be enacted; deferred premium payment plan to blanket coverage plan. Motion carried. Hendler suggested reappraisal for new policy --more coverage --cancel all other policies: Liability, property and fire. PURCHASES AND CONVENTION REIMBURSEMENTS: Purchase requests read as follows: Airport Department: Health Department (Spray) Street Department: Water Department: Park Department: 44 gals foam concentrate (for fire) 1 spool of galvanized wire rope, tax 30 gals malathion, 55 gals ]ethane, tax 200 lbs gutter broom wire for sweeper, paint, thinner, cones, patch material 1020' copper tubing, 1500' copper tubing, 48 meters, 2 conduit benders, gear threader Assorted craft supplies, 100# Astoria bent, blue tag, tax Total all departments Reimbursement vouchers presented as follows: Current Expense: $611.52 762.84 1,867.00 2,696.50 242.58 $ 6,180.44 $ 161.92 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing purchases and vouchers. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNDERPASS LIGHTS: Councilman Greenlee states that the P.U.D. has estimates of cost worked up. Motion made by Greenlee seconded by James, that the Light Committee study estimates with P.U.D. officials and make recommendation to the Council at next meeting, June 5, 1962. Motion carried. FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND ACTUARY: Councilman Kilbury brought up the question of an actuary report on this fund to determine the necessary levy for the budget according to law. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to turn this to the Fire and Finance Committees of the Council for report and recommendation. Motion carried. WASHINGTON STATE LAW CITY MANUAL: Several members of the Council, City Attorney and City Supervisor thought the City should purchase some of these books. The best buy for Pasco's service to be five for $125.00. Annotations will be furnished as they are available. Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing the purchase of five books from the Book Publishing Company, Seattle. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). This to be paid from Current Expense, Miscellaneous Office Supplies. PASCO, WASHINGTON READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 507: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 500 PERTAINING TO A LEASE OF PROPERTY AT THE PASCO AIRPORT TO FRANKLIN COUNTY Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 507 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 507 was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 507 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 507 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Congratulations were exchanged between outgoing Mayor, Mayor elect and Council members. CITY CLERK furnished each member a copy of the budget for the month of April, 1962. GOLF COURSE report for the month of April, 1962, was read. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Grant, seconded by Kilbury, to adjourn to next regular meeting 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 5, 1962. Motion carried. t ymond Hicks, Mayor ATTEST: Adah M. Perry, City Cie k PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1962. Adah M. Perry, City Cie