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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-16-1962 MinutesPUBLIC HEARING MEETING CALL TO ORDER: COUNCILWCHAMBERSN JULY 16, 1.962 MEETING called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor T. R. Van Hoy. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present: G.E.Carter, H. C. James, C. D. Kilbury, Allen D. Stanley; R.L. Greenlee, arrived at 8:10. City Attorney R. G. Patrick and City Supervisor G.R.Fisher were present. Councilmen absent were L.R. Diemond and Ed Hendler. PUBLIC HEARING ON LOW RENT HOUSING --OCCUPANCY OF THE SACAJAWEA APARTMENT BUILDING Public Notice having been published, posted and circulated in accordance with State Law, the Hearing was declared open by the Mayor. R.S. Brown stated that F.H.A. was making a study of needs for housing facilities for Senior Citizens in Pasco through the P.H.A. and reexamined the program set up in 1942 on war housing. They feel that now a change should be made in accomodating families in Navy Homes and that other provisions be made for Senior Citizens. The Housing Board feels that it is their duty to furnish facilities for Senior Citizens that. cannot afford housing on open market rentals. D.F.Rodkey,a member of the Board, thought the Government subsidy money should come to Pasco instead of all going overseas. Most all countries have a like tett-up for Senior Citizens. Duane Tabor favors the study as to feasibility and conversion if study favors P.H.A. plan. Subsa,dy,- seemed to be the most dislikeditem regarding the change -over; taking this from the tax roll was another. Mr. A.A.Allen, Lawrence Mabry feel that people in the rental business are paying to be subsidized. Mrs. Witte feels that the Sacajawea Building is doing an ample job now; over half the rentals are Senior Citizens, most of whom would have to move with the change -over and a maximum income established. Russell Ridenour, Wm. Wiper, Audrey Olson, T.J. Stampe, Harry Custer, and Marvin Nelson expressed themselves as not favoring this particular building for P.H.A. operation. -Senior Citizens housing with more convenient facilities, more outdoor space and on the ground floor are some of the several suggestions and ideas expressed. Most of the public present were opposed to changing the Sacajawea Apartment to any- thing else and thought private ownership should be established. Frank Robinson, in behalf of the Methodist Church, said they were working on a study of this building for housing Senior Citizens and supply complete care. When this study is completed, this group will be in a position to make an offer for purchase. Mrs. John Minkiewitz feels that the maximum earning capacity is wrong and several people now comfortable in the Apartment would have to move. Mr. Sullivan thought the earning bracket wrong --people older and with less means could only be there temporarily, then they would have to find another location. The lack of knowledge, information or plans on what the P.H.A. could offer or was working for in regard to services for the elderly made the expressions rather far apart. A petition was presented, signed by 317 signers, respectfully requesting that the City Council not approve the request of the P.H.A. to take funds from taxes collected by the Federal Government to perpetuate or increase socialized Public Housing, whether it be low -rent housing for the elderly or housing for middle income groups. Everyone present was given the opportunity to express their views on the subject. Motion made by James, seconded by Stanley, declaring the Hearing closed. Motion carried. ATTEST: Adah M. Perry, City Clerk / L r / /Gv1iI�,/ ci T.IR.Van H y, Mayor PASSED AND APPROVED THIS '� 1DAY OF 1962. Adah M. PerFy, City Cper PASCQ, WASHINGTON ` RE.GU.LAR_ME.E_T_LN.G COUNC 1 L CHAMBERS JULY 17, 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, Richard G. Patrick, City Attorney and George R. Fisher City Supervisor. APPROVING OF MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held July 3, 1962. Correction in Minutes under subject "CLUB HOUSE, ARCHITECTS' CONTRACT", last paragraph, following the word "copies", insert "preliminary plans" and following "Ross & Pence", insert "E$tizens' Golf Course Committee': Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, approving minutes as corrected. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: PETITION, ANNEXATION, THE EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 1116 N. CHASE: A petition by letter, signed by A. W. Thomas, Pastor, and L. L. Seat, President of Trustees, was read requesting the City to annex its property of 4.7 acres into the City, as unplatted, non -conforming property, description with map attached. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the City Attorney take necessary action, prepare Resolution, etc. as this would not come under Review Board procedure. Motion withdrawnby Kilbury, seconded by James, following a short discussion relative to more property being included. PETITION, ANNEXATION, LLOYD W. BUTLER: A petition by letter signed by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Butler, requesting the City to annex their property, consisting of one acre more or less, to be included in property initiated by the City Council for annexation. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, $3,000.00 GRAVEL BILL: A letter was read from the Corps of Engineers, District Engineer J. H. Beddow, to City Attorney Richard G. Patrick, stating that they are now able to close this file on 60,000, cu. yds. of gravel from the Pasco Boat Basin. Passage of Public Law 87-427 on March 31, 1962, copy attached (to 'remain in City Attorney's office). To assure final clearance, Col. Beddow is forwarding a copy of this enactment to the Claims Division of the United States General Accounting Office. GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE BASIC STRUCTURE FLOOR PLAN: A letter was read from the Park Board signed by their three members and stating the Board has approved the preliminary drawing of the clubhouse as to basic structure, floor plan and layout. Certain changes might be made such as room size, doors and windows in preparation of the final drawing. The rate of $15.00 per hour is to be used only in case of major plan changes, none are anticipated, however. The Park Board and the architects are awaiting Council approval so that final drawings may be made. The Golf Course Committee took the preliminary plans (2 copies) to study. REFUND; $20.00: A letter was read from C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent, requesting permission for the City Treasurer to refund $20.00 to Dick Thrapp for over charge on paving cut. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, authorizing refund as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION'I'N TRI CITIES AREA: A letter was read from Joyce R. Kelly, Mayor of Richland to Mayor T. R. Van Hoy, stating the Pasco City Council is requested to authorize the Mayor to appoint two residents of Pasco to serve on a joint committee of the three cities to study the expansion of opportunities for higher education in the Tri -City area. Appointments are to be made before September 13, 1962. A copy of Richland's Resolution attached. Motion made by James, seconded by Stanley, authorizing the Mayor to'appoint t-wo members on the Board of Higher Education expansion opportunities. Motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO HEAR FROM VISITORS: Mrs. Fred Witte and E. M. McGee were present to hear report on Sacajawea Apartment low rent housing for the aged. (Under Reports) REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT REPORTS: ANNEXATION --WEST AND NORTH: Petitions submitted by Lloyd W. Butler and the Emmanuel Baptist Church to be annexed are favored by .the Council, also more property in the area lying East of the Bypass Highway and including the Bypass Highway, plus the E2 of Section 24, Township 9, Rahe 29, E.W.M., lying north of the Bypass Highway, not now in the City Limits, thus squaring up the gridiron pattern north of Court. Motion made by. Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that the City initiate a petition for annexation procedure for property in triangle East of Bypass and North of Court and Road 28 on the West. Description by metes and bounds to be furnished by Assistant Engineer.. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON .OU.N.C_LL C.NAMB.ERS JULY-1f7.,_L9b2 C MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE INDEBTEDNESS REPORT: Following a discussion between the Finance Committee, the City Treasurer and the Park Department Superintendent relative to indebtedness payments, Motion was made by Kilbury, seconded by James, approving the recommendation of the committee to make payments as per Resolution 477 in the approximate amount of $6,112.00 and that Resolution No., 470 in the amount of $5000.00 be held in abeyance. Motion carried. PURCHASES: The following list of purchases submitted for authorization: Health Department: 30 gallons Malathion 8-L $439.50 Fire Department: Fire Hose, tax 825.55 Water Department: Yokes, sewer rod guides, heavy duty spring liner, reel rod guide, water pump, wall cleaner, office supplies, meter,steroscope transparent 1,886.03 Airport: Electric service to Bldg 108, tax 72.80 TOTAL all Departments $3,223.88 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, authorizing purchasesas requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AIRPORT LEASES: Two leases presented as follows: TRUE'S OIL CO. Four underground storage tanks, pumphouse, loading dock, one room in Bldg 35; August 1, 1962 to July 31, 1963; $130.00 per month, first and last month paid; for storage of oil products. CARL LUNDGREN One fenced lot; August 1, 1962 to July 31, 1963; $20.00 per month, first and last month paid; for storage of contractors equipment and supplies. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, accepting recommendation of the Committee and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Motion carried. AIRPORT SWIMMING POOL: Study not returned; more time needed. FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3 (CONTRACT): Following a meeting with the Franklin County Fire District No. 3, motion made by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Hendler, that the Mayor notify Fire District No. 3 that their present contract agreement will terminate as of October 18, 1962. Motion carried. PIPE BID: Two (2) bids received, opened and read at 2:00 P.M., D.S.T., July 17, 1962 as follows: Per lineal ft. U.S. PIPE & FOUNDRY 8" cast iron Tyton pipe @ 2.88 12" cast iron Tyton pipe @ 4.865 Tax Delivery 10 days Total PACIFIC STATES 8" cast iron Tyton pipe @ 2.92 12" cast iron Tyton pipe @ 4.94 Delivery as required Tax Total $11,583.36 26,465.60 38,048.96 1,521.96 $39,570.92 $11,744.24 26,873.60 38,617.84 1.544.71 $40,162.55 Water:iSuperintendent to make extensions and tabulate. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that the low bid of U.S. Pipe & Foundry in the amount of $39,570.92 be accepted and Mayor authorized to sign contract. Motion carried. WATER INSTALLATION STUDY: Regarding service outside of City Limits, Water Committee made a study of Article 11, Code 4-3.210 and Ordinance 962 and report no revision necessary, therefore, no change recommended. WATER RESERVOIR STUDY: Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler to investigate consulting engineering firms' fee schedule on preliminary work on a 5,000,000 gallon reservoir. Water main construction to be a part of basic pipe line bid. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that a 12" feeder line go West on Sylvester from Chase to Road 28, South on Road 28 to Hopkins; from Road 3(,East on Sylvester to Road 32. Water Superintendent to prepare specifications, and advertise for bids, callable at 2:00 P.M., D.S.T., August 21,'1962. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING �.: 3.14 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 17, 1962 CHANGE IN WATER RATES: Change of rates, based on usage, not all formulated at this time; more time requested and granted. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Seven (7) applications submitted as follows: TASTEE FREEZE 1503 Sylvester Cafe Gerald Puyear J.W. BURNS PROTECTIVE AGENCY 1903 Everest, Richland W. A. Gress, Branch owner LUCILLE E. SHERER JOHN BURKAKER THOMAS E. DWYER MARJANE SANDFORD for MARTHA SCHILLER CENTRAL MUSIC M.M.Triplett Pasco Motor Inn Lewis Hotel Lewis Hotel 324 N. Third 27 N. Auburn, Kennewick Collection Credit System Solicit -Women's Clubs Publishing Co. Solicit - Austin Studios Solicit = Austin Studios Apartments OWdiitls License (Ord 965)' Motion made by Carter, seconded by Hendler, approving for issuance. Motion carried. PARKING METER CHANGE: Committee to meet with Chief of Police for study and recommendation. MEALS FOR PRISONERS: No change recommended at this time. Mayor to write letter of acknowledgment to party desiring to bid on prisoner's meals. Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that the City continue as they are at this time, making no changes for thecpresent. Motion carried., foar-to-tkir-ee; Carter';-Diemond,`-James Stanley voting* "yes"; -Greenlee,.,Hendler; -Ki l-bury'vot'i,ng'''no".' ,Motion .made;byoGreenl6e .se'co'6ded'by Carter, thetcthe,Mayor'.write the party desiring to submit bid and inform him of the Council's action, Motion carried. LABOR COUNCIL MEETING: Councilman Kilbury reports the Railway Labor Council meeting July 12, 1962 was held at the Pasco Public Library. A series of meetings of this nature will be held from time to time to consider City problems. OLD PASCO BRIDGE: Nothing has been worked out up to this time in regard to funds for bridge maintenance. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by James, that the City of Pasco decline at this time, participation w:i,th-the-.County, 4!6_maihtenance for the old bridge. Motion carried, six (6) to one (1), Stanley voting "no". Other methods are to be investigated. Both bridges to be included in feasibility study.6e�,(Z-),d rnnrrr nrnn rnur_ These have been ordered but not received; work on the free right turn at S. Ninth & Ainsworth about completed. SIDEWALK WAIVER: Agreement submitted by Floyd W. Cook, 1207 S. Tenth, relative to waiver of Ordinance No. 891. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Stanley that waiver be granted. Motion carried. OLD LIBRARY BUILDING STUCCO JOB: Councilman Hendler reports Committee still undecided on action to take. More time granted. PASCO HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST SACAJAWEA APARTMENTS: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that action on Pasco Housing Authority's request be tabled for 60 days to grant time for study on low rent housing of the Sacajawea Apartments. Motion carried. WATER TANK GROUNDS, N. ARTHUR & OCTAVE STS: With reference to petition submitted requesting that the area around this tank be beautified, sidewalk and "curbs installed, etc.: Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that the Water Department Superintendent, C.F.Whetsler, proceed with proper installations and improvements as petitioned. Motion carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE EFFICIENCY STUDY: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that the Finance Committee of the City Council be authorized to negotiate a study on all.offices in the City Hall --their procedures and efficiency-- the cost of such a study and report back to the City Council. Motion carried. 3.15 COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON JULY 17, 1962 READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1059: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE N0.930 AND PASCO CITY CODE 1-3.08, SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 254 AND PASCO CITY CODE 1-3.12, SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 254 AND PASCO CITY CODE 1-3.16 AND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 930 AND PASCO CITY CODE 1-3.40; BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND MINUTES OF {, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, to read Ordinance No. 1059 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1059 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James,, that Ordinance No. 1059 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, to adopt Ordinance No. 1059. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1060: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 981A AND PASCO CITY CODE 1-20.04, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF COUNCILMEN, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 541 AND PASCO CITY CODE 1-3.32 AS IT NOW EXISTS. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to read Ordinance No. 1060 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1060 was read by title. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Ordinance No.1060 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1060 be amended to read $20.00 per Council meeting instead of $10.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) to one (1); Stanley voting "no". Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Stanley, to adopt Ordinance No. 1060 as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) to one (1); Stanley voting "no". NEW BUSINESS: BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE: The Mayor was asked about appointing a committee for beautification study and report. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Stanley; that the Mayor appoint a Beautification Committee consisting of seven (7) members for the purpose of recommending areas for beautification and accomplishment. Motion carried. Appointments to come from a cross-section of the City of Pasco. Councilmen to submit or suggest names for this Committee. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, to adjourn to next regular meeting on Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., August 7, 1962. Motion carried. T.R. Valn Hoy, Mayor ATTEST: Adah M. Perry, City PASSED AND APPROVED THIS AY OF , 1962.