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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-1962 Minutes38"; 1' '0: RE GU PASCO, WAAHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Retiring Mayor, Raymond Hicks. JUNE 5, 1962 ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were G. E. Carter, R. L. Greenlee, H. C. James and C. D. Kilbury, Allen D..'Stanley and T.R. Van Hoy. Absent, G. A. Grant. City Attorney R. G. Patrick was presen t APPROVING MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held May 22, 1962. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, approving minutes as written. Motion carried. SINE DIE At this time Raymond Hicks administered the Oath of Office to Mayor -elect T. R. Van Hoy, presented him with the gavel and welcomed him to office. Mayor T. R. Van Hoy gave the Oath of Office to Councilmen L. R. Diemond, Ed Hendler and R. L. Greenlee, City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Clerk Adah M. Perry. The retiring Mayor was presented with a long service plaque, dating from 1937 to 1962, and a deluxe piece of luggage from Officers, Employees and Citizens. An oversized gavel was presented to the newly elected Mayor, thus assuring order and recognition. Newly elected members were seated. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:45 P.M. by Honorable Mayor T. R. Van Hoy. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk, Adah M.Perry. Councilmen present were G. E. Carter, L. R. Diemond, R. L. Greenlee, Ed Hendler, H. C. James, C. D. Kilbury and Allen D. Stanley. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick present. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Council Committees as set up by the new Council members read as follows: STREETS, ALLEYS & ENGINEERING:..--Diemond, James, Stanley, Hendler PUBLIC RELATIONS POLICE CIVIL DEFENSE HEALTH: Carter, James, Greenlee, Kilbury FIRE, LIGHT & AIRPORT: Greenlee, Diemond, Hendler, Stanley LIBRARY, PARKS & RECREATION, CEMETERY: Hendler, Greenlee, Kilbury, Carter WATER & SEWER: Stanley, Hendler, Diemond, Carter ZONING, PLANNING, BUILDING INSPECTOR, CITY BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, LEGISLATION: James, Carter, Diemond, Kilbury CLAIMS, ACCOUNTING, OFFICE MANAGEMENT, SPECIAL FINANCE:. Kilbury, Stanley, Greenlee, James MAYOR PRO TEM: Hendler PURCHASING AGENT: Greenlee Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, accepting the arrangement as tabulated. The first name of each group designates Chairmanship. Greenlee continues on as Purchasing Agent. Mayor Pro Tem: Councilman James and Councilman Hendler were nominated by voice expression. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that nominations be closed. Motion carried. Mayor Van Hoy requested a Roll Call Vote by name of nominees. Motion so made by Hendler, seconded by Stanley, that Roll Call Votes be taken on James and Hendler. Carter voted for Hendler; Diemond voted for Hendler; Greenlee voted for James; Hendler voted for Hendler; James voted for James; Kilbury voted for James; Stanley voted for Hendler. Thus four {A) votes were;cast 'for'Rendler and ithree (3). -for James. Hendler appointed Mayor Pro -tem by a four (4) to three(3) vote. , PASCO, WASHINGTON RE-GLILAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 5, 1962 PROPOSED BY PASS HIGHWAY: Highway Engineers Mr. Foster and Mr. Swanson displayed a large map showing proposed By Pass and related data compiled from Public Hearings held November 20, 1961 and reported on the State Highway Department's decision. A discussion was entered into relative to plans for Chase and the Sylvester intersections with Empire Way. Minute details of construction, operation- and traffic was explained, from the Columbia River bridge to the Walla Walla highway. Visitors present desiring to ask questions were given the opportunity, answers were supplied by the Highway engineers. On the East side of town the Kahlotus Road will be re46cated, interchange will be established at Sacajawea Road. Councilmen requested more time for discussion but the engineers stated if this matter is not decided before the next State Highway Department meeting, there would be another month's delay. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the City Council and Highway Department engineers hold another meeting Wednesday, June 6, 1962 at 8:30 P.M. at the City Hall. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BILLS: Current bills against the City were presented as follows: Current Expense $36,006.45 Water Department 19,472.24 Airport Department 8,861.06 Street Department 5,371.83 Park Department 6,355.21 Cemetery Department 1,417.59 Yacht Basin 9.95 V Library Department 3:,562_79. Library Construction & Acquisition 150.18 Total .for a41;Departments $81,207.30 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO HEAR FROM VISITORS STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL: A petition was signed by approximately 95 signers protesting the recommendation to'make Marie St. a through street between Chase and Lucas Sts. Howard E. Smith, Gladys Peters, Ralph Oakley, Mr. A.C.-Milam and others spoke on conditions that exist at several locations. Following a lengthy discussion and Diemond's report, motion was made by Diemond, seconded by Kilbury that four way stop signs;'east and west; north and south stop signs; be located as follows: Motion carried. North South Stops: East West Stops: 4 -way Stops: GARBAGE FRANCHISE: Pearl and Meridian Pearl and Illinois Pearl and Lyndale Pearl and Mead Pearl and Dakota Pearl.and Oneonta Marie and Illinois Frances and Octave Marie and Oneonta Margaret and Meridian Lyndale and Agate Frances and Marie Dakota and Agate Illinois and Bonneville (addition 6-19-62) Brown and Illinois Marie and Meridian Marie and Mead Orville B. Olson referred to a letter written by his law firm to the Mayor and City Council on behalf of John Dietrich's franchise, enacted under Ordinance No. 999 and requesting the franchise be renewed for a two year period. As a part of the renewal they would like to have a change in that portion requiring the dump to,be open from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sundays as the use does not justify keeping it open. Motion made by James, seconded by Greenlee, that this be turned to the Committee and City Attorney for study and recommendation. Motion carried, BLANCHE AND LARRY'S ROCK SHOP; 815 S. TENTH: A letter was read from Blanche E. Barrett requesting permission to construct a fence on both sides of Lot 16, Blk 3, Riverside Addition. Pumice blocks would be used, 42 inches high. City Building Inspector has no objections. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, granting request for permit. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: MEMORIAL PARK LOTS 17 & 18: A letter was read from Mildred M. Brown to City Attorney Richard G. Patrick stating she would sell the aforementioned lots to the City for $2,000.00. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that this be turned to the property committee and City Attorney. Motion carried. STATE FIRE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE: A letter was read from Acting Fire Chief Francis Rickenbach requesting permission for two men and himself to attend this school to be held in Longview on July -18th through July 21st. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter, that the request be granted. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 5, 1962 SQUARE DANCE CLUB, AIRPORT: A letter was read from Airport Manager, H. W. Parkinson stating the Pasco School District has requested permission to sublet the gym in Bldg #34 to Mr. Homer Johnson for use by the Club on June 30, 1962. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Greenlee, granting request. Motion carried. RESIGNATION, L. R. DIEMOND, MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Louis R. Diemond tendered his resignation from the Civil Service Commission effective June 1, 1962. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, accepting the resignation. Motion carried. DOMINICK AND DOMINICK OFFER SCHOOL BOND FOR SALE: A letter was read from J. T. Kuebler stating the above mentioned company are offering the City, subject to prior sale,$10,000.00 Pasco School District No. 1 Bonds. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee to turn this to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. 136FUND, JAMES W. CRAIN, BUSINESS LICENSE, LIFT TRUCK SERVICE CO.: City Clerk requests refund as this company is no longer operating and should not have paid 1962 fee. Motion made by Hendler, seconded -by James, authorizing Treasurer to make refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Kilbury had been excused from the meeting. REFUND, LAWRENCE WELTZ, GENE BAILIE AND JAMES TOLMAN: Requests submitted on account of change in`Firemen's Pension Law, 41.18.030 of July 1, 1961. In the case of Gene Bailie, a wrong percentage figure was used: Lawrence Weltz $ 76.91 James Tolman 58.10 Gene Bailie 207.22 Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, that this be turned to the Fire Committee for investigation and clarification. Motion carried. PETITION, EAST SIDE: "We, the undersigned, having our homes and businesses in East Pasco, desire to call your attention to the fact that the State Highway Department proposes to close East Lewis St. from access to proposed State Highway No. 3. This will entail great loss to the under- signed and a great inconvenience to the travelling public, as you can well see. "Therefore, we peti.tion you to use your moral and legal influence to preserve the access as it now exists." Petition signed by approximately 73 signers was read,' Attorney Heidelbaugh was spokesman for the group sponsoring the petition Councilman James and City SuperJi.sorGeorge R. Fisher answered the direct questions. Highway Engineer's data as explained supplied much of the information sought by petitioners, REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT READ: Report signed by T. R. Van Hoy, Raymond Hicks and City Treasurer Mary E. Carpenter was read as follows: "The Finance Committee met in the office of the City Treasurer to consider an amendment to Article No. 1 on Arterial Street, of the May 25th meeting. "After discussing the subject with the Street Committee, the Finance Committee.recommends the investing of an additional $20,000.00 of the $29,609.87 cash on hand, in ninety day (90) U.S. Securit,,res, besides the reinvestment of the $20,000.00 which matures on June 7, 1962, making a total of $40,000.00 invested for this fund." Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, authorizing City Attorney to draw Resolution for investment. Motion carried. PLANNING CONTRACT NO. 340 --CLARK COLEMAN & RUPEIKS INC.: Councilman James reports on May 31, 1962, stating approximately 27% of this phase is completed. ACTUARY STUDY, FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND: Following an inquiry by City Supervisor, G. R. Fisher, Thomas P. Bleakney of Milliman & Robertson, Inc., consulting actuary of 920 Second Ave., Seattle, submitted a fee schedule: Number of Firemen (Active plus Inactive) Fee 5 or less $250.00 6 - 10 300.00 11 - 20 350.00 A form attached on description of information needed for valuation of the Fund. Motion made by Greenlee seconded by Carter authorizing the Actuarial study in the amount of $350.00 and the necessary Ordinance. Motion carried. 307 REGULAR MEETING PURCHASES: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS The following purchase orders were submitted for authorization: City Clerk: Cemetery: Airport: Vouchers, Tax Service Air Conditioner, Lawn seed, tax $ 40.81 &M Used lavatory stools, wash basins, ceiling vents, door closers, fire hose, asbestos shakes, asbestos board, redwood posts, rotary mower (less trade in) 1,737.01 Treasurer: City Treasurer receipts Water Department- 2 revolving lights, atlas map of Pasco, lab supplies, material for sprinkler system at City Hall,, pipe reamers, pipe cutters, stem for valve, meter boxes, meters, meter rpr parts, tapping saddle, fittings Park Department: Beach umbrellas for guard towers, checking pins, power mower, tax Street Department: 2" pipe for street signs, bolts, 3/4" minus crushed gravel Total all departments 192.50 4,657.89 211.53 1,700.00 $8,599.54 JUNE 5, 1962 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, authorizing as submitted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . AIRPORT LEASES: Two (2) lease renewals submitted as follows: PAUL MEREDITH dba P & F LAWN SERVICE: Bldg #39, stg area on east and west sides of Bldg #39; June 1, 1962 to May 31, 1963; $30.00 per month, first and last month paid; for storage of equipment and supplies. U.S. NAVAL RESERVE: Administration Bldg renewal of lease; July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1963 NOY (R)-54435 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, authori.zing Mayor to sign leases. Motion carried. // TURNING AIRPORT TO PORT OF PASCO: A short discussion relative to transferring Airport to the Port of Pasco was entered into. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded.,by James, that the City Attorney and the Port of Pasco Attorney investigate all legal angles involved in such a transfer and report back to the City Council. Motion carried. Motion made by Hend1er, seconded by James, that the City Council at this time go on record approving transfer, subject to report on legal requirements. Motion carried. r� STREETS CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE AND COUNCILMAN DIEMOND'S REPORT: A discussion was entered into relative to Committee's findings, suggestions for sign locations, a few changes and a few on trial basis. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Hendler, to accept the report as suggested and agreed to by the Committee and Chief of Police. Motion carried. B1DS ON DRY WELL: Bids were opened at 2:00 P.M. as advertised. Only two (2) bids received, opened, read and tabulated as follows: Calculated Calculated Contractor First Each Foot Time 20 Foot 25 Foot 15 Feet over 15 Ft. Drywell Drywell Brown Excavation $1,394.90 $79.00/ft 30 days $1,789.90 $2,x.84.90 Erwen Construction $2,417.38 $120.86/ft By July 15 $3,021.68 $3,625.98 Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Hendler, to accept the low base bid of Brown Excavation Co. in the amount of $1,394.90 plus $79.00 per lineal foot in addition to depth of 15 feet. Motion amended authorizing Mayor to sign contract. Amendment motion placed and carried. Original motion placed and carried by unanimous voice vote. WATER RATES are being studied for possible adjustments. WATER SUPERINTENDENT WHETSLER REPORTS ON CONVENTION HELD IN SEATTLE: He attended and was commended by the President for his activities in filter plant advancements and Short School held in Pasco. He talked to State Agency relative to matching money which will no longer be available for 1962 but can be applied for in the near future for use in 1963. They urge the locations rapidly developing and expanding to apply as soon as possible. Keeping abreast with Health, Pollution Control and Sanitation Control is of vital importance. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 5, 1962 7-1 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Twenty (20) applications presented as follows: E. A. CURTIS Co PEP'S RELIABLE TREE SERVICE & NURSERY James E. Peppers DONALD P. RANK MARLIN D. JOHNSON (Kennel Ellis Studio) GORDON W. COLE METROPOLITAN SECURITY SYSTEMS Hugh Moon, Mgr. STUDEBAKER TRUCK SALES & SERVICE John Dietrich 1220 S. Fifth 501 W. Second, Ritzville 308 W. First, Ritzville General Contractor Tree trimming, topping, and 6n systems systems Solicit Pep's Tree Service 1367 Geo. Wash. Way, Richland Photography 1615 W. Seventh, Kennewick 22nd & Court 1213'i S. Gray G. H. HARDER ELECTRICITY & REFRIGERATION 1527 Lyndale TOP HAT F.H. Robinson WILLIE E. WATERS AUTO SUPPLY CO., INC. D. S. Hagerty T. & T. CONSTRUCTION CO. Thomas L. Goodman R. W. OVERSTREET THOMAS W. MILLER CHUCK EARLY WILLIAM A. SHEEHAN MICHAEL J. YOUNGER NAEF HABBAS MIKE MANSOUR Wm. MEURS 404 W. Lewis 322'2 W. Lewis 221 W. Lewis Excavation Contractor 1331 Hopkins Townhouse Motel If 11 626 14th, Oakland 626 14th, Oakland 705 W. Bonneville General Contractor Merchant Police Studebaker truck sales,Service Elect. & Refrig, Sales, Service Cafe & Lounge with dancing Shoe Shine Who:lesele, Retail auto parts 3327 W. Kennewick Ave.,Kennewick 4 apartments Solicit, P.F. Collier It 11 Solicit, tapestry Solicit, tapestry Solicit, clothes hangers Motion made by Carter, seconded by Hendler, authorizing issuance as requested. Motion carried. RAY & BOBBIE'S.CAFE,705 S. FRONT: With reference to liquor license requested by Raymond C. Walker, Motion was made by Carter, seconded by James, that request for liquor license at 705 S. Front be rejected. Motion carried. CEMETERY CHANGES: A letter from Cemetery Superintendent Roy Shaw was read May 15, 1962 requesting to change Blocks 10, 11 and 12, except urn section in Block 10; the Committee reports favoring the change. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, that the request be granted. Motion carried. GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE PLANS: The Park Board has a set of plans on proposed Club House. City Attorney'suggests a certain firm be designated for a stated amount of work to avoid a misunderstanding between Architect, Park Board and City Council. This should be in the form of an agreement or contract. AIRPnRT wimmimn PMl STIInv• Just what should or could be done with the now idle swimming pool at the Airport was discussed briefly. Motion was made by Hendler, seconded by Stanley, authorizing the Airport Committee to contact an engineer or engineering firm on the cost of rehabilitating the pool, feasability and valuation, engineering cost, etc and report back to the Council. Motion carried.' READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1052: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2600.00 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND FOR LIGHT, HEAT AND WATER FOR THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT FOR THE BALANCE OF THE YEAR, 1962. Motion made by Stgn ley, , seconded by James that O,rd i Hance=Nb.' ,1052'. be .read, by' .t'i't le on,ly..:, _' Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1052 was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Stanley, that Ordinance No. 1052 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Hendler, that a Public Hearing be held on Ordinance No. 1052 at 8:00 P.M.., Tuesday, Jane 19, 1962. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 5, 1962 REPORTS: TELEPHONE FRANCHISE: City Attorney Richard^G. Patrick suggested that the Council get together and study this situation and action they wish to take on the matter. OLD LIBRARY BUILDING: City Attorney also suggested that the Council get together for a study of this building. The present budget has $2,500.00 allocated for part payment on stucco job done by George Thompson BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT for May, 1962 was submitted for the records. CITY CLERK furnished each member a copy of the May, 1962 Budget report of all departments. POLICE JUDGE OFFICE: Mayor Van Hoy asked if any action had been taken to make this door a half door to hold the public back and outside the office while Secretary Clerk collects money and makes change. City Supervisor thought this could be paid from Building Maintenance. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, authorizing City Supervisor to have the Police Judge's door cut as recommended and paid from City Hall Maintenance. Motion carried. POSTING MACHINE MOVED: Mayor Van Hoy desires to have this machine relocated so that the Mayor's office can be used as such. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee to turn this to Committee to figure out where to move the machine. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, that this same Committee make study and report recommendation on Mayor's office arrangements at the next meeting June 19, 1962. Motion carried. COUNCIL TABLE PANEL, FRONT SIDE: Motion made by James, seconded by Stanley, authorizing identification name plates to be placed on the table during meeting, also the front panel for the Council table. Motion carried. TRUCK-ROUTE:EASEMENTS--PORT OF PASCO AND S.P. & S. RAILROAD: City Supervisor George R..Fisher stated he had sent out necessary sketches and data to obtain easements on proposed 'truck -route. APPOINTMENTS: A.D. WILK, CIVIL SERVICE: Mayor Van Hoy appointed Mr. Wilk to the Civil Service Commission succeeding L. R. Diemond..-Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, concurring with the appointment. Motion carried. L. S. MOORE, PLANNING COMMISSION: Mayor Van Hoy appointed L. S. Moore to succeed himself on the Planning Commission. Motion made by James, seconded by Greenlee, confirming the appointment. Motion carried. JIM BREWER, PLANNING COMMISSION: Mayor Van Hoy appointed Mr. Brewer to succeed Dale Bates on the Planning Commission. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, confirming the appointment. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Hendler, to adjourn to next regular meeting on Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. June 19, 1962. Motion carried. ATTEST: Adah M. Perry, Cit Cler PASSED AND APPROVED THIS A i41, , T. R. 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