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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-1962 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON. REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 7, 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 Allen Stanley; also present were City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Supervisor George R. Fisher. APPROVING MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held July 17, 1962. Kilbury requested the change in minutes showing: (1) Carter reported on Labor Council Meeting instead of Kilbury and (2) Kilbury voted "No" instead of Stanley on participating in costs of the maintenance of the old Pasco bridge. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, approving minutes as corrected. Motion carried. BILLS: • Current bills against the City were read as follows: - .Current Expense $37,799.68 Water Department 30,907.20 Airport 5,846.53 Street Department 4,789.78 Park Department 12,278.41 Yacht Basin 81.65 Cemetery 1,371.63 Library 5,459.67 ,Library Construction & Acquisition 3,819.63 Franklin County Regional Planning 274.06 Total All Departments $ 102,628.24 Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMUNICATIONS: STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION: A letter was read from W. M. Foster, Acting Engineer, reporting that the State Highway Commission are adopting a plan on route and principal access features of Primary State Highway No. 3, near corporate limits of Pasco, as follows: "Beginning at the northerly end of the existing Columbia River Bridge at Pasco; thence northerly following existing Primary State Highway No. 3 in a northeasterly and easterly direction, providing an interchange facility with the West Lewis Street Connection of existing Primary State Highway No. 3, a grade separation with Sylvester Street, an interchange facility with Court Street, a grade separation with Chase avenue and;:an interchange facility with existing Primary State Highway No. 11; th6nce easterly across the Northern Pacific Railway humpyard with a grade separation; thence easterly along the northerly side of the Pasco Cemetery to an interchange facility at the junction with future Primary State Highway No. 11; thence southeasterly to a grade intersection with the Kahlotus Road; thence to a junction with existing Primary State Highway No. 3 in the vicinity of the Bonneville Power Sub- station; thence southeasterly along existing Primary State Highway No. 3 to a grade intersection.wi.th "A" Street; thence continuing southeasterly to a grade intersection with Sacajawea Park Road; thence continuing southeasterly to the Snake River Bridge; all other streets and roads being severed by the described route. Be it further resolved that said proposed plan with attendant described access features be modified in the following respects, in accordance with the evidence adduced at the hearing held on this matter in the City of Pasco on November 20, 1961: 1. Add an "off" ramp in the northeast quadrant at Sylvester Street to accommodate westbound traffic. 2. Provide a full diamond type interchange facility at Chase Street." AIRPORT POOL PROJECT REPORT: A letter was read from Consulting Engineer H. Gifford Thompson to H. W. Parkinson, stating he became ill but expects to complete the report in the near future. RAILWAY LABOR COUNCIL: A letter of appreciation for attendance at the Labor Council meeting on July 12, 1962'of the Mayor and Council members, was extended by C. D. Kilbury on behalf of James F. Green, President. TRANSFER, FIRE DEPARTMENT, $550.00: A letter was read from Fire -Chief Lyle Cooney requesting a transfer of approximately $550.00 from Volunteer'Firemen's Salary Fund to Vacation and Replacement Fund. (This to come up under reports by Greenlee.) PETITION, L.I.D., BLK 2, STEFFIN'S AMENDED ADDITION: Petition submitted signed by R. W. and V. M. Robinson for Lots 10, 11 and 12, Blk 2 and Harvey and Ella Blackwell, Lots 1 to 4, inclusive, Blk 2, for Sanitary—Sewer. This to be combined with a like petition submitted by John Beck. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that petition submitted by owners of property in Blk 2, Steffin's Amended Addition be included in proposed L.I.D. for Sanitary Sewer in Riverside, College and Gantenbein:Additions. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT BY CITY TREASURER: - A report of the Finance Committee meeting was read on investments -recommended by the Committee; this to be incorporated in Resolution No. 51.1: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE C1TY'.TREASURER'TO INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS COMMITTEE REPORTS: PROCEDURE OF OFFICE, DEPARTMENT AND PERSONNEL STUDY: It was suggested by Kilbury that $500,00 be budgeted for this study and report; the amount was dr:rived at through a consultation with Mr. Ridgway. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, approving $500.00 be placed in 1963 budget for this efficiency study. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 535 which sets up vacations and sick leave will no doubt be effected by the outcome of this study which is to be a complete comprehensive report. Hendler feels that the Mayor and City Supervisor can handle the first phase of this program; Kilbury feels that the Committee should handle this. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that the Mayor and City Supervisor draw up the first phase of personnel practices and report back to the Council. Motion carried. This comprehensive study and report will make it easier for all employees to follow. Finance, office management, etc. will be worked out before submitting to Council; thence to Committee for further study and recommendation. COUNCILMAN JAMES REPORTS -- PLANNING: PARKING SPACE ON LOT.ADJACENT TO CITY HALL BUILDING TO THE WEST: Mrs. Vernie C. Robertson would like an answer to her request to rent space for her car. Motion made by James, seconded by Hendler, that the -City employees be allowed to park on City property at Third and Columbia for 75t per week or S3.00 per month. Motion carried. PURCHASE, LEASE OR RENT OF OLD LIBRARY BUILDING AND PROPERTY: Motion made by James, seconded.by Greenlee, that this be turned to Property Committee for report on feasibility of lease or sale of old Library Building and property. Motion carried. A minimum price will have to be established by the Council. CLARK, COLEMAN & RUPEIKS, INC.: Contract No. 340, Regional Planning Consulting Engineers report read by Councilman James; project approximately 50% complete. COUNCILMAN GREENLEE REPORTS: PURCHASES: Requests to purchase submitted as follows: Fire Department: Bed Sheets, Pillow Cases, Pillows, tax $126.93 Cemetery Department: Used Oil Furnace, Power Trimmer, tax 158.76 Water Department: Measuring chambers with piston, driving spindle, lower plate with driving arm and spindle, washer bottom caps, stud disc section main casing, lower disc section main casings, recaps, new section in tractor tire, 2 new tires 816.35 Airport Department: Split sheet roofing, galvanized valley, ro6fing asphalt, roofing nails, gravel stop, galvanized eaves trough, lawn mower, tax 1,566.02 Total all Departments $ 2,668.06 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, approving purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Transfer $550.00 Fire Department: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Hendler, authorizing transfer as requested by Fire Chief. Motion carried. AIRPORT POOL STUDY REPORT: Consulting Engineer H. Gifford Thompson's report was read:- Scheme ead:Scheme No. 1. Pool repairs, lights, filter equipment, deck equipment etc. $34,627.00 Renovation and repairs to bath house 20,710.00 Total $55,337.00 Scheme No! 2.. Pool repairs, lights, sand pressure filters, piping, deck equipment, etc $68,266.00 Renovation and repairs to bath house •20,710.00 Total $88,976.00 A meeting will be held to study this report Thursday evening, August 10, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall with the Park Board present. PASCO, WASHINGTON PROPOSED 5,000,000 GALLON WATER RESERVOIR: A letter was read from Marshall and Meyer, Inc., Seattle, Washington, relative to additional water storage, possible water and sewer extensions for annexed areas, etc. The feasibility of financing out of water and sewer revenues would necessitate a study. They could arrange a discussion period at a regular or special meeting. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that this be turned to Water and Sewer Committee. Motion carried. PRIVATE WATER SERVICE. WEST OF ROAD 68: Councilman Stanley reported on a Public Hearing held Monday, -August 6, 1962 in the County Commissioners' office relative fi a private water system. The City of Pasco was well represented at the meeting: Councilmen Hendler and Stanley, City Supervisor George R. Fisher, Water Department Superintendent C. F. Whetsler and Dudley Beall of the Health Department. The possibility of the City working out a program with the P.U.D. on water extensions west of the City, west of Road 68, not in the City's program for the immediate future. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James that the City make a request of the P.U.D. for a study on providing water service west of the City. Motion carried; Kilbury abstained from voting. Private ownership installation would not meet City standards. The franchise in question was awarded to petitioners. PIPE LINE BID OPENING TIME EXTENDED: Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that bid opening set for August 21, 1962 be deferred to 2:00 P.M., D.S.T. September 4, 1962. Motion carried. Water Committee's work on water rates deferred until after meeting with State Auditor. COUNCILMAN CARTER REPORTS: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Nine (9) applications submitted as follows: One (1) application for Owner's License: VERN'S SHOE STORE, INC. 520 W. Lewis Shoe Store Vernon G. Koontz WAYNE'S BEELINE Harold W: Wolford OVEN FRESH BAKERIES Kenneth D. Baird CLOVER LEAF -LUNCH Lloyd K. VonSeggern 2205 W. Court (at Gene & Ju le`P) Chase & Court Rd 28 & W. Lewis Service Station Bakery Lunch Counter H. GORDON CARR Clover Leaf Motel Solicit - P.F.Collier ROBERT J. WALKER Clover Leaf Motel Solicit - P.F. Collier DENNIS McDONALD Clover Leaf Motel Solicit - P.F. Collier LARRY G. GUST Clover Leaf Motel Solicit - P.F. Collier NORMAN MURPHY 4208 W.Wernett Rd Solicit - Great Books of Western World (Encyclopedia Britannica) ACE MUSIC CO. 414 W. Lewis Owner's License (Ord 965) J. C. Bailie July, 1961 to July 1, 1962 Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee, appt,oving applications. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 965, Section 10:Master License or Owner's License payment due July 1 of each year in the amount of $500.00 -- more checking will be done. Ordinance No. 690, Commercial Rentals: $1.00 per year, per unit over four units. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Kilbury, to defer late payment fee to September 1, 1962. Motion carried. POLICE CHECKED ON VEHICLE TURN off Tenth, onto Ainsworth; report indicates no problem exists here. PARKING METER CHANGE: A meeting will be held Monday night, August 13, 1962 at i-.8:00 P. M. in the Chamber of Commerce office. DRY WELL, RICHARDSON PARK: This dry well -doing all right during present rainy period, reports City Supervisor. LIBRARY BUILDING STUCCO JOB: Held up for action by Resolution 510. DESK FOR MAYOR'S OFFICE: A price of $154.00 was obtained on a suitable desk for the Mayor's office. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, authorizing the Building and Property Committee to find ways and means to purchase desk for the Mayor. Motion carried. INSURANCE: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that the proper committee initiate a study on an insurance program for benefit of City employees and report back to Council. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE BOND BIDS: AUGUST 7, 1962 One (1) bid was received, opened and read as specified in Legal Notice at 2:00 P.M., D. S. T. and checked for report at this time. Terry Thompson & Co, Seattle, Washington, submitted bid as follows: "I will pay you $98.60 per each $100.00 principal amount, plus accrued interest to date of delivery for all of $70,000.00 of legally issued CITY OF PASCO GOLF COURSE REVENUE BONDS OF 1962 maturing, bearing option, and covenants as outlined in your Ordinance No. 1056 and the Official Notice of Bond Sale which, by reference, are hereby made a part of this bid. This proposal is for bonds bearing the following interest rates: $15,000 maturing 1964/1969 $55,000 maturing 1970/1982 4 1/4% 4 1/2% According to my calculations this bid produces an interest cost of $39,063 plus a discount of $980 for a total cost of $40,043. This results in a net effective rate of 4.592%• This proposal is for bonds bearing the unqualified approving legal opinion of Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay & Moch, bond counsel, which the City of Pasco agrees to furnish. Attached is my certified good faith check in the amount of $2,800. Please apply this on the purchase price of these bonds, or return it immediately if my bid is not accepted." Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee to accept the bid of Terry Thompson & Company as submitted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Proper information and data to be forwarded to the Bond Attorney as soon as possible. COPIES.:OF-RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR THE PUBLIC: Having copies of Resolutions and Ordinances available for the public present at Council meetings was discussed. Placing a board on the rear wall of the Council Chamber and posting a few copies was mentioned as one way whereby the documents could be read and put back for others to read. Copies by copy machine or typewriter would be O.K. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S report for July, 1962 was read and ordered filed. MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT of all Departments for the month of July, 1962 was furnished by Clerk's office to each -member. MEMORIAL PARK LOTS: City Attorney is communicating with Mrs. Brown for purchase. READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 509: ASSIGNMENT OF THE FRANCHISE AND RIGHTS GRANTED UNDER ORDINANCE 911 FROM COLUMBIA TELEVISION, INC. TO COLUMBIA TELEVISION CO., INC. , A WASHINGTON CORPORATION Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Ki'Jbury, to postpone reading of Resolution No. 509 to allow time to investigate the possibility of cable service on the East side. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 510: AiRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMPROMISE OF THE CLAIM OF GEORGE L. THOMPSON, DOING BUSINESS AS THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AGAINST THE CITY OF PASCO FOR LIBRARY RE -SURFACING WORK Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler that Resolution No. 510 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No 510 was read. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 510 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 510. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). VOUCHER PRESENTED BY GEORGE L. THOMPSON: Mr. Thompson submitted a voucher for payment in full on Library stucco job in the amount of $2500.00. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, authorizing payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 511: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 511 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 511 was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 511 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, to adopt Resolution No. 511. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 7, 1962 PARK DEPARTMENT VOUCHERS: Three vouchers held in abeyance for further check: Monarch Machine, Arnold Texaco Service and Shopping Spot. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE APPOINTED: Mayor submitted names for appointment as follows: Mr. E. J. Guenther, 1908 W. Hopkins Mr. Duane Tabor 2119 N. Hickory Mrs. George Bellman 1118 W. Henry Mrs. Jane Owsley 804 S. Eighth Mr. Charles Knapp 820 S. Bridge Mr. Karl Krudwig 1332 W. Irving Mrs. W. F. Frenger 519 S. Douglas First meeting to be held at 8:00 P.M., August 10, 1962 at the Library Building. Mayor will notify. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler to adjourn to next regular meeting on Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., August 21, 1962. Motion carried. T. R. Van Hoy, May ATTEST: ` Adah M. Perry, City Cie k PASSED AND APPROVED THIS AY 0 GGA' 1962. Adah M. Perry, City Clerk 1