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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-03-1962 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON AE.GU_LAR_MrFIINC COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 3. 1962 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor T. R. Van Hoy. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were G. E. Carter, L. R. Diemond, R. L. Greenlee, Ed Hendler, H.C. James, C. D. Kilbury and A. D. Stanley. Also present: City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Supervisor George R. Fisher. APPROVING OF MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held June 19i; 1962. Councilman Kilbury requests correction on Page 3102, 6th para- graph (Water and Sewer Rates) should read: "Motion made by James; seconded by Kilbury that this be turned to the Water Committee"; on Page 3103,.4th paragraph should read: "Park Superintendent was receiving compliments on closing the pool between five and six o'clock." Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, approving minutes as corrected. Motion carried. BILLS: Current bills presented for payment as. follows: Current Expense Water Department Street Department Airport Library .Library Construction & Acquisition Park Department Yacht Basin Firemen's Pension Fund Cemetery Total all Departments $31,612.17 22,866.42 7,021.26 5,438.09 3,542.64 14,184.80 9,242.58 906.37 207.22 1,736.30 $ 96,758.15 Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 1053: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $350.00 FROM SAID FUND FOR AN ACTUARIAL STUDY OF THE FUND Legal Notice of the Public Hearing was read. Mayor Van Hoy declared the Hearing open. There was no one present to voice opposition or disapproval; no objections received by mail. Mayor declared the Hearing closed. Ordinance No. 1053 will be acted upon under item 11 -- Reading of Ordinances. COMMUNICATIONS: TRUCK TRAFFIC ON S. NINTH ST.: A letter was read from Mrs. Allen T. Reeves, 822 S. Ninth, stating that this street is being used as a freeway by truck drivers and requests a stop sign at Ninth and "B" Sts. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this communication be turned to the Street Committee for report at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. Erecting a stop sign at Ninth and "B" Sts. immediately was discussed and thought feasible. REFUND, BUSINESS LICENSE, $15.00: A letter was read from Les -Rea Stamp Co. requesting a refund on license paid but not used, on account of moving out of the City. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, authorizing refund as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RAILWAY LABOR COUNCIL MEETING: A letter was read from C.D. Kilbury, President Emeritus of the Railway Labor Council, on behalf of James F. Green, President, inviting the Mayor and City Council to attend the next meeting of the Railway Labor Council on Thursday, July 12, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. in the Pasco Public Library auditorium. DRYWELL--CARTMELL ST. BETWEEN MERIDIAN AND ILLINOIS: City Engineer George R. Fisher requests authority for the Street Department to construct a drywell approximately 8' deep, estimated cost $225.00. Motion made by James, seconded by Hendler, that the request be granted. Motion carried. This is a localized situation and will drain one block. SPUR TRACK CROSSING AT MAITLAND ST.: A letter was read from Jack Taylor, Secretary, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, acknowledging receipt of petition for an industrial spur track crossing at Maitland. No action necessary. I PASCO,' WASHINGTON JULY 3. 1962 AIRPORT PROPERTY TRANSFER TO PORT OF PASCO, RESOLUTION 196: Port of Pasco's Resolution No. 196 was read, stating that the members of the City Council have informally expressed their desire to transfer the Pasco Airport Facility to the Port, subject to legal requirements between the two parties and the Federal authorities with no money or its equivalent passing from Port to City. Also that there be a definite determination of the amount of land which the City proposes. to retain or shall be agreed upon by both parties. This Resolution was signed by the Port of Pasco Board of Commissioners June 14, 1962 and received by Mayor T;.,,:R. Van Hoy June 26, 1962. No action taken at this time. SIGN, 804 W. LEWIS: A letter was read from Building Inspector R. B. Lovelace stating Charles Grigg desires to erect a post for a sign at 804 W. Lewis. This post will project four inches out from the building on the sidewalk, against the building. Building Inspector recommends that this be allowed. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Diemond, authorizing erection of sign as requested. Motion carried. SIDEWALK WAIVER, 1207 S. TENTH: A request"for waiver of Ordinance No. 891 was read. Mr. Floyd W. Cook desires to blacktop instead of installing sidewalk at this time. City Supervisor George R. Fisher suggested that the request be denied. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Kilbury, to turn this to the Street Committee. Motion carried. TRI CITY COIN CLUB, INCA (AUCTION --LICENSE FEE WAIVER): A letter was read from Wm. H. Willetts, 601 W. Reed, Kennewick, President of the club, requesting permission to hold an auction in conjunction with a coin convention to be held in October, 1962. This is a non-profit organization; exchange of coins is the purpose of the convention. Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, to grant request of waiver to this non-profit club. Motion carried. VISITORS: SIX F00T FENCE, W. COURT, C-1 ZONE: Kenneth Recker, operator of the Bob A Lou Drive In, 1831 W. Court, has requested a permit to erect a 6' fence between the Bob -a -Lou and John & Harold's Meat Market. John Owen submitted a note stating that they had no objection to this construction. Building Inspector R. B. Lovelace stated construction was O.K. with Council approval. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that the construction be allowed as requested. Motion carried. LOW RENT HOUSING - SACAJAWEA APARTMENTS: R. S. Brown, Housing Director for the Pasco Housing Authority, explained plans to get approval of the Council on a proposal by the Housing Authority to house elderly persons on a low-cost basis at the Sacajawea Apartments, located on N. Fourth and Yakima Sts. The public present at this meeting requested that an opportunity be given to learn more about the plan. The Federal Housing Administration acquired the apartment building from the original owners in 1960 in lieu of defaulted payments. The Pasco Housing Authority plans first to get approval of the plan by the City Council, then to conduct a Federal financed survey to determine if there is a need for low-cost housing for the aged in Pasco. If it is decided by the Council that the need is here, Revenue Bonds would be issued by the Pasco Housing Authority to purchase the building, to be retired by rentals and, if necessary, Federal subsidy. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that a Public Hearing be held Monday, July 16, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion carried. NAVY HOMES for large families. The P.H.A. plans to combine some of the units, thus reduce the present total of 193 units to 99• Rentals would be set on income. If the study warrants purchase, the City would be expected to follow through. FILTER PLANT EMPLOYEE --FU HSIN CHEN: Mr. Chen registered complaints relative to the operation of the plant and conduct of employees, especially E.O. Wartensleben. He stated he had reported all this to the Mayor after being terminated. No action taken by the Council. PETITION: None presented at this time. City Supervisor states a petition will be in for an L.I.D. sewer in Steffins Addition, to be acted.upon at the same time as the College Addition petition. REPORTS: BUSINESS MACHINE LOCATION: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the building remodeling for machine space be turned to the Mayor and City Supervisor to negotiate and award. Motion carried. HARPER & SONS, WATER BONDS SALE: The following Water Revenue Bonds were offered for sale to the City at par: $3000,00 - 34% due 3-1-66 $6000,00 - 34% due 3-1-67 $9000.00 - 34% due 3-1-68 Which they consider a very attractive offer. Councilman Kilbury reports it would not be to the City's best advantage for the City to invest City funds. Motion made 'by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that the Mayor answer Harper & Son & Company and thank them for the offer. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 3, 1962 _ BUILDING PERMITS FEES: The Council is desirous to make the Building Permit purchase a one-stop deal and favor a petty cash fund in the Building Inspector's office. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing this be done by a petty cash fund in the amount of $20.00. Motion carried. PLANNING: Councilman James reports the second phase of the comprehensive plan is proceeding according to schedule. CITY OF PASCOj NSURAN67E COVERAGE: Paxton Kent Insurance Agency has purchased the Pasco Insurance Agency formerly owned by the late George Austin. Calling for bids on the City's insurance will be worked out by budget forming time. DI IRrwAcrc • The following purchases requested: Health Department: 110 gallons D.D.T. and tax $205.92 Cemetery: Hose, menders, couplers, gaskets, sprinkler heads, log bolts, log shields, etc 73.53 Fire Department: Uniforms and pants, tax _ Repair hot water tank, station #2, tax 463.63 Park Department: Misc. supplies, tax 162.81 Yacht Basin: Sprinklers, tax 110.52 Water Department: Tees, valve boxes, valves, plugs, reducers, honing machine, ball valve, meters, pump, meter roto computer, maps 5,599.09 Airport: Rod bearings for Galion.motor patrol, corrugated plastic for awnings, tax 90.48 Total all Departments $ 6,705.98 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that purchases as read be authorized. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Hendler was out of the chambers. AIRPORT LEASES: Three (3) leases presented as follows: GENERAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO: Bldg #59; September 1, 1962 to August 31, 1963; $200.00 per month; for wholesale distribution MURL KIRK: Northeast room and hangar area in northeast corner of Bldg #142; . August 1, 1962 to July 31, 1963; $60.00 per month; storage and repair of marine equipment. E.J. BARTELLS CO. West wing of Bldg #57; August 1, 1962 to July 31, 1963; $60.00 per month; storage of asbestos and insulation material. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, authorizing the Mayor to sign as approved by the Airport Committee. Motion carried. AIRPORT SWIMMING POOL REHABILITATED: Mayor Van Hoy will receive a report on this survey in a few days. One day was spent here inspecting the pool. Gifford Thompson engineering firm of Seattle would need a few days notice if a meeting was desired. by the Council. REFUND, GENE BAILIE -- $207.22: A refund requested by Gene Bailie in the amount of $207.22 for overpayment of pension deduction,due to error made by using wrong percentage. Voucher approved and signed by Pension Board. Motion made bid Kilbury, seconded by James, that the ref6nd be granted as per voucher presented in the amount of $207.22. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). SEWER EXTENSION, BLK 1, PAPI ADDITION: Bid opening at 2:00 P.M. D.S. T., July 3, 1962. Council.;,members present: Mayor T. R. Van Hoy, Councilmen L. R. Diemond and A. D. Stanley; also City Supervisor George R. Fisher. Three (3) bids received, opened and read as follows: Brown Excavation Co. $1,524.97 Lincoln Mahaffey $1,521.02 Warren Excavation Co. $1,317.08 They were turned to George R. Fisher for extensions and study by the Committee. At this time, motion was made by Stanley, seconded by Hendler that the best and lowest bid of Warren Excavation Co. be accepted in the amount of $1,317.08. Motion carried. 3108 PASCO, WASHINGTON _ RE.G.U.LAR_MEE_LI.N.G COUNC I L CHAMBERS JULy_L 1 g62 CATHOLIC CHURCH AND RECTORY, SEWER AND WATER SERVICE: A letter was read from C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent, stating that after a study of the water and sewer assessments for the new Catholic church and rectory, the Water. Committee recommends that the assessments be as follows: Water $ 848.64 Sewer 1,697.28 $2,545.92 A detailed drawing attached to the letter shows area to be used and area where assessments have already been paid; also area where buildings will be located. To resolve the problem,•motion was made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that until such time that the Church or agency apply for more service, the 54,400 sq. footage to be used will be $848.64 water, $1,697.28,sewer;t6ta1'$2,545.92 be charged. Motion carried. WATER TANK CONTRACT, 200,000 GALLON TANK ON N. ARTHUR: A letter was read from Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler recommending the acceptance of the Twin City Painters contract as completed this date. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, accepting contract as completed and 30 -day period on retained fee start as of this date. Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS ON SEVEN CAR LOADS OF PIPE: , C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent, j s asking permission to call for bids on 5 carloads of 12" Tyton pipe 2 carloads of 8" Tyton pipe at a cost of approximately $41,000.00. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, to call for bids Tuesday, July 17, 1962 at 2:00 P.M. D.S. T. on seven carloads of pipe. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee, that the following applications be issued: KELLY OIL CO. 1309 N. First, Yakima Wholesale Delivery Riley Kelly THE SHAMROCK (1961 & 1962) 1901 N. Fourth Tavern Stanley 0. Jacobsen GREENLEE FIREWORKS DISPLAY Desert Air Motel Fireworks stand John Greenlee GOLDEN WEST MOTEL 1512 E. Lewis John Fox CECIL PHILLIPS 616 W. Shoshone PHILIP COMPANY 120 N. Union, Kennewick Arthur B. Philip AMANDUS E. WOLFF Sahara Motel WALLACE L. BARNONG Sahara Motel FRED MC CLINTOCK Sahara Motel WILLIAM LIU Sahara Motel MIKE OAKEFORD Sahara Motel ERIC FORREST NUNN Sahara Motel PATRICK LEROY CLARK Sahara Motel J. W. BEEM Sahara Motel JOHN QUENSIE Sahara Motel CHRISTOPHER SHEAFE Sahara Motel Motel General Contractor Gas Installer Solicit - P.F. Collier Solicit - P.F. Collier Solicit - P.F. Collier Solicit - P.F. Collier Solicit - P.F. Collier Solicit - P.F. Collier Solicit - P.F'. Collier Solicit - P.F. Collier Solicit - P.F. Collier Solicit - P.F. Collier PRISONERS MEALS: This item is still in committee. PARKING METERS TIME CHANGE: The Chamber of Commerce has suggested that parking meters at certain corners .have a 30 minute time limit. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, to turn this to the Police Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 3, 1962 RICHARDSON PARK DRY WELL COMPLETED: A letter was read from Assistant City Engineer stating the Brown Excavation Co. has completed installation in accordance with the specifications and recommends that the job be accepted. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by James, that the project be accepted as complete and 30 day retaining fee period start as of this date. Motion carried. QUIET SIGNS FOR HOSPITAL AREA: Councilman Stanley made inquiry of the City Supervisor regarding "Quiet" sign. George R. Fisher stated that the standard regulation sign was erected. CEMETERY VOUCHER, PASCO ELECTRIC: A statement and voucher presented by the Pasco Electric in the amount of $32.18 was turned to Park and Cemetery Committee on June 19, 1962. Now, motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that the Pasco Electric be paid $32.18 and the account turned'to the City Attorney to collect from Fred Dougherty. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6); Greenlee voting "no" ori account of wrong procedure. Fred Dougherty disrupted the electric service while removing a tree,. He was to have the tree wood for removal without damage to city property in any manner. GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE PLANS: Councilman Hendler submitted building plans which were reviewed and discussed. It was stated that the plans could be easily altered to fit money allocated for construction. In conclusion, motion was made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, accepting the plan. Motion amended by Carter, seconded by James, subject to approval in writing from the Park Board. Motion on amendment was placed and carried. Original motion placed and carried. CLUB HOUSE ARCHITECTS' CONTRACT: A contract presented by Ross & Pence, I.A.I., form No. B-131: Basic services, 7% of the project construction cost; on a cost -plus -fee basis, increase the .basic rate to 8%; for work let under separate contracts, increase the basic rate to 8%. For extra services defined in Article II and Artie}e V, $5.00 per hour. City Attorney added Article No. XII: "It is understood and agreed that the Owner has limited the construction cost of the clubhouse facilities to approximately $45,000.00 (not including taxes, fees, furnishings, or landscaping). In the event the low bid is in excess of $45,000.00, it will be the Architect's responsibility to do whatever is necessary to bring the contract down to the sum of $45,000.00 at no additional cost to the Owner." Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, authorizing the Mayor to sign contract with Ross & Pence. Motion carried. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that two copies, of the(pee'l;imihary-)p-tan be sig'hU :by =they-, Chairman of the Council Park Committee and both members of the Architect. -firm, _ Ross and Pence•tje Parkk.=Board,IChairman;,(Citizens Golf Course Committee)and the Mayor. Motion carried. Corrections -j 2: Above -in parenthesis. LIBRARY CONVENTION: A letter was read from Robert S. Burrill, Librarian stating the Library Board voted to send Mrs. Phoebe Smith to the Washington State Library Convention in Seattle on July 11 and 12, 1962 and pay her expenses out of the Mayor's convention and travel expense. It is estimated that expenses will run between $40.00 and $50.00. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that Mrs. Smith be allowed to attend convention July 12, 1962 at a reasonable and proper expense. Motion carried. Dyer will also be goring to the convention by train. The schedule allows lots of time in Seattle. It was mentioned that the expense should be approximately $25.00. OLD LIBRARY STUCCO JOB: Councilman Hendler reports that George Thompson is out of the City. An effort will be made to contact him Thursday. The Committee has the City Clerk's complete file on this project. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT: R. B. Lovelace's report for June, 1962 was read and ordered filed. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1053: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $350 FROM SAID FUND FOR AN ACTUARIAL STUDY OF THE FUND Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that Ordinance No. 1053 be given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1053 was read by title. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that Ordinance No. 1053 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, to adopt Ordinance No. 1053. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGU AR_hl MNG COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 3, 1962 ORDINANCE NO. 1056: AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition and construction of a golf clubhouse building and the furnishing and landscaping thereof on the municipal golf course of the City, for the construction of an automobile parking lot thereon, for the relocation and improvement of certain other facilities of the City's municipal golf course and for the re -payment of loans from certain funds�;of the City made . to the Park Fund, estimating the cost thereof as nearly as may be; and providing for the issuance of $70,000.00 par value of "Golf Course Revenue Bonds, 1962" to provide the funds required to pay the cost thereof; fixing the date, form, matucjt:ies r,mdximum nterest,ra.te, ,termscend.,covenants;-.o.f: -those,,�onds, Creating special funds to provide for the payment of those bonds and for the application of the proceeds thereof and providing for the sale of the bonds at public sale. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1056 be given the second reading by title. Corrections: On page 4, paragraph 2, following the word "ten" in the 4th line, "years from date of issue" be inserted and Ordinance No. be filled in the blank spaces. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1056 has been corrected and given the second reading by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that Ordinance No. 1056 be adopted as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CALL FOR BIDS ON GOLF COURSE REVENUE BONDS OF 1962, $70,000.00: Motion made by K-ilbury, seconded by James, to call for bids on $70,000.00 par value of Pasco Golf Course Revenue Bonds of 1962 on Tuesday, August 7, 1962 at 2:00 P.M., P.D.S. time. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1057: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE POSITION, APPOINTMENT, AUTHORITY, DUTIES AND SALARY OF -THE CITY SUPERVISOR -ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 624 AND PASCO CITY CODE 1-7 AS IT NOW EXISTS: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1057 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1057 was read by title. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1057 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Hendler to adopt Ordinance No. 1057. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1058: AN -ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 82 OF ORDINANCE NO. 789 AND PASCO CITY CODE 5-12.164 BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND REGULATING THE BUSINESS OF PLUMBING, AND PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOIL PIPES AND BUILDING DRAINS. Motion made by James, seconded by Stanley, that Ordinance No. 1058 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1058 was read by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter, that Ordinance No.1058 has been read by title.. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter to adopt Ordinance No. 1058. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 VACATION AND SICK LEAVE: Department heads and office managers are requested to compile data on all employees' accrued vacation and sick leave as of July 1, 1962 for clarification and re -appraisal. r ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, to adjourn to next regular meeting on Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. July 17, 1962. Motion carried.. ATTEST: 6j�z Adah M. Perry, Cit r PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF T. R. Van Hoy or 1962. .�- - Adah M. Peary, CXty Clerk