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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-1962 MinutesCO. WASHINGTON 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 E. G. Carter, L.R. Diemond, Ed Hendler, H.C.James, C.- D. Kilbury, and Allen D. Stanley. Absent: R.L. Greenlee. City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and-Ci•ty Supervisor George R. Fisher were present. APPROVING OF MINUTES: Minutes of meeting held September 4, 1962; motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James approving minutes as written. Motion carried. Minutes of Special Meeting held September 11.,1962; motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, approving minutes as written. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATING NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY, BLK 9, HELM'S SECOND ADDITION: Notice of Hearing was read; Mayor declared the Hearing open. No objections received by letter and no one present protested. Mayor declared the Hearing closed. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, requesting City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance for vacation. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: SACAJAWEA APARTMENTS -- FROM F.H.A. TO P.H.A.: A letter was read from Dr. and Mrs. Ferguson, objecting to the plan on converting this building to Public Welfare Housing and stated several reasons for not favoring this venture. A letter was read from Marie Percey, instructor at Columbia Basin College, objecting to the conversion and also objecting to a survey and requesting that the Mayor and Council not grant permission for sale or survey. A letter was read from Bessie Mae Savage, not favoring converting this building to low rental units. Mrs. W. F. Grilnberger requested that the Mayor and Council oppose the suggested change. Present status: F.H.A. intends to call for bids for sale of the apartment building; if not sold, will reconsider. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE TO HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC ON THIS ISSUE Motion so made by Kilbury, seconded by James and carried. Several people were present opposing the issue. Charlotte Witte and Ivan Hastings spoke against the plan. Mr. Hastings said he hoped the Council would say "No" on conversion and survey. Mrs. Witte asked if the public would have any advance notice or information before final action was taken. Mayor stated that it would be publicized. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT COMMUNICATIONS, CONTINUED: COLUMBIA TELEVISION, INC.: The East Pasco survey for cable service interest finished with the following results submitted by letter; Letters mailed 131 Letters returned (vacancy) 3 Total 128 Response: 1. Interested 17 (one reply was a motel indicating 18 units) 2. Not interested, maybe later 9 3. Not interested 9 Acceptance of Franch.1se•"Amendment approval requested at this time. Mr. Sprague was present and assured the Council that if and when the desired number of subscribers could be obtained, the service would be furnished. Mr. Sprague also stated that another effort would be made as suggested by the Council along the lines of personal contact and phone calls. Council to help as much as possible. ACTUARIAL VALUATION REPORT: A letter was read from Milliman and Robertson, Inc., written by Thomas P. BJeakney, consulting actuary, forwarding ten copies of the report)on valuation of the Firemen's Pension Fund as of December 31, 1961. Attached statement for services rendered --$350.00; voucher will be furnished., 0.71 mills will be required for the Firemen's Pension Fund. 3.3 W9 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 18, 1962 SIDEWALK WAIVER AGREEMENT (ORDINANCE 891 Arthur Jones, 619 S. Beech, has requested a temporary waiver for Lot 13, Block 1, Acre Park Addn address, 125 S. Waldemar. There are two or three problems involved here. Motion made by Ki1bury, seconded by Carter, to turn this to the Street Committee before recommendation is made. Motion carried. FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (PLANNING DIRECTOR, GEORGE PLESCHER): A card was read from Mr. Plescher stating that there will be a workshop meeting held Wednesday, September 19, 1962 in the City Hall. Also a dinner meeting of the Central Washington Planning Association on October 3, 1962 at the Desert Inn, Richland. If you can attend, notify the Franklin County Regional Planning office. CITY OF TACOMA (WATER RESOURCES COORDINATING ACT OF 1963): A letter from H.S. Baarslag, Jr, Chairman was read urging Water Superintendents and interested officials to attend as many meetings as they can. Schedule of meetings attached; one is September 29, 1962 at 9:00 A.M., Franklin County P.U.D., Pasco. PHILIP M. BOTCH, CONSULTING ENGINEER: A letter was read from Mr. Botch stating the United States Public Health Service, through the Pollution Control Commission in the respective states can help finance the construction of sewage treatment facilities in the various municipalities. Construction grants program attached. ROGER JAMES with the State of Washington pollution control will be in Pasco on October 4, 1962. CALL FOR BIDS,REP.LACE:TRUCK, WATER DEPARTMENT: ' A letter was read from Water Superintendent C.F. Whetsler requesting permission to call for bids ,to nrep:lace;-acpickup..truck . damaged in a recent accident. The Western Pacific Insurance Co. will allow the City $1,245.00 for City's claim. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Hendler, granting permission to call for bids on pickup truck; bids callable Tuesday, 2:00 P.M. October 2, 1962. Specifications to be furnished '-by Water Superintendent and City Supervisor. Motion carried. A.P,.W.A. FALL MEETING, OLYMPIA, OCTOBER 17, 18 and 19, 1962: A letter was read from George Fisher requesting permission to attend and use City transportation. Headquarters at Tyee Motel. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, granting permission to attend also to use City transportation. Motion carried. ELVRUM CONSTRUCTION CO., 2700 E. LEWIS: A letter was read from Mr. Elvrum including several requests and states he is interested in getting Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. retread plant located in Pasco, instead of Kennewick, or Richland. For the'consideration of one dollar, he is asking the Council to vote "Yes" on one of the four proposals set out as follows: 1. Lot # 1 -- 150' X 225' corner of Arthur and Avenue "C" (Airport) 2. Lot # 2 -- 135' X 150' between Ave "A" and "B" on South Sixth (Airport) 3. Lot #3 -- 150' X 200' between Ave "C" and "B" on South Sixth (Airport) 4. Extend water service on East Lewis as far as 2650 East Lewis. Mr. Elvrum was present and stated time was the essence; also stated that this would mean employment for 25 to 37 people. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that the Council and Mayor make a study of this request within the -next few days --say Thursday, September 20, at 4':00 P.M. Motion carried. COMPLAINTS O.E. BAUMAN, 1010 S. MAITLAND: Mr. Bauman is having trouble with dogs chasing his cows and calves, both day and night. He would like permission to shoot the dogs. This request cannot be granted. Councilman James will contact the dog catcher and try to work out a solution. REPORTS COUNCILMAN KILBURY, FINANCE COMMITTEE: Report of meeting September 13, 1962 as follows: "Cash balances in all funds were considered and the following investments were recommended by the Finance Committee: 1. Arterial Street Fund: Yakima Federal Savings and Loan $ 10,000.00 Fidelity Savings and Loan 10,000.00 Upon the maturity of a U.S. bill on September 27, 1962, a 90' -day reinvestment of approximately 22,850.00 $42,850.00 2. Firemen's Relief & Pension Fund: Liberty Savings & Loan, Kennewick 5,000.00 Walla Walla Federal Savings & Loan, Kennewick 5,000.00 10,000.00 3. Water -Sewer, P & I, 1954, U.S. Treasury bills, 90 days 5,500.00 4. Water -Sewer, P & I, 1957, U.S. Treasury bills, 90 days 8,000.00 Total $66,350.00 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, authorizing Resolution be drawn by the City Attorney as recommended by the Finance Committee. Motion carried. 5 PASCO, WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 18. 1962 REFINANCING WATER & SEWER REVENUE BONDS (1957): Option to redeem as stated by Terry Thompson for Terry Thompson & Co.: "The City of Pasco has $616,000 of Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds outstanding (issue of 1957), which bear interest at the rate of 5% and mature serially from January 1, 1963 through January 1, 1987. The City has the option, or right, to redeem this issue on January 1, 1963 at a price of 105.00. ($105.00 per $100.00 bond) To enable the City of Pasco to redeem these bonds on January 1, 1963 at a price of 105.00 and accomplish an attractive interest saving I will agree to use my best efforts to refund this issue for you by the sale of $646,000 ($616,000 of bonds and $30,000premium) Pasco Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds at 100.00 to mature over the same term and in the same annual amounts with interest as follows: 1963 to 1969 maturities 3 1/20% 1970 to 1979 3 3/49/- 1980 /4%1980 to 1987 4% The City will have the option of redeeming the new issue in 10 years from date of issuance at a price of 100.00 I will agree to include in this undertaking the issuance of $200,000 additional water and sewer revenue bonds for your current water system improvement, at the same price and option, to mature serially starting in 1964 in approximately equal annual amounts of principal and interest. The price and interest rates sihall be the same as shown above for the refunding portion. The exact amount of this portion may be set when your construction bids are received provided this is prior to January 1, 1963. The City of Pasco will agree to furnish the approving legal opinion of Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay & Moch and the printed bonds. However, the City will be under no obligation for any expense whatsoever unless the bonds are refunded. The approximate interest saving to the City of Pasco under this program over the life of the bond issue i's $79,760 less the cost of the legal work and bond printing. This is cal- culated briefly as follows: Interest cost of present issue $520,776 Interest cost proposed issue $410,216 Redemption premium ($105.00) 30,800 441,016 Indicated saving to City of Pasco This agreement will remain in effect until November 1, 1962. Terry Thompson & Co. will be required to advise the City on or before that date whether or not this undertaking has been accomplished." Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that the offer to refinance as stated be accepted and the Mayor authorized to sign agreement. Motion carried unanimously. LEGAL ADVERTISING, COLUMBIA BASIN NEWS, BALANCE OF 1962: The Columbia Basin News announced on September 15, 1962 that the Saturday, September 15, 1962 issue of the paper would be their last on account of going out of business. The City had Legals pending --one had been printed once,the second issue would have to appear the next week according to Statutes. Mr. Critchlow spoke for the C.B.N., under a new set-up, and urged the City .to continue with their contract. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the City honor the contract with the Columbia Basin News. The question was debated. Motion not placed and died. The Mayor spoke stating he called the Tri -City Herald and talked to D.A. Pugnetti. He negotiated a deal whereby they would handle the City's Legals at their January bid figure, which was 4C higher per 1100-wordssoh csubsequi6ntc insertion§. The Herald did take care of the emergency. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that this be turned to the Finance Committee for study. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter that the Columbia Basin News suspend Legal Advertising for the City until further notice. Motion carried. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES MEETING & LEGISLATIVE BODY: Councilman James announces a�meeting on October 3, 1962; also a meeting at the Black Angus on October 11, 1962 3134 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEET`:ING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 18, 1962 PURCHASES: Requests read by Hendler as follows: Airport Department: Fire equipment, boiler & furnace repairs, Runway and Taxiway mtnce, zone paint, tax $561.87 Street Department: 18 street signs, asphalt lutes, tax 142.59 Water Department: Meter repair parts, tapping saddles & valves, meter yokes, pipe vice, gaskets, installing fuse box & light control at filter plant, hydraulic test pump, tank mounted air compres- sor and 8 gallons troxymite 3,075.45 Total, all departments $3,779.91 Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, authorizing purchases as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). AIRPORT LEASES: Five (5) leases submitted for approval and acceptance: FRANKLIN COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT: Section of Bldg #68; October 1, 1962 to September 30, 1963; $65.00 per month, for stoaage of equipment. TRI CITY AIRWAYS: The south 3/4 of Hangar 142 and outside area; November 10, 1962 to November 9, 1963; $380.00 per month, first and last month paid; for storage of airplanes and aeronautical equipment S.K. ROSE CO.: Building #141& outside area; September 1, 1962 to August 31, 1963; $50.00 per month, first and last month paid; for equipment storage and repair. JOSEPH N. THOMASON d/b/a TELACOM: Bldg #108 together with fenced yard; October 1, 1962 to September 30, 1963; $35.00 per month, first and last month paid; for conducting a radio communications business. RAMBLER CITY, INC: Bldg #40, less the leanto on northwest corner; September 14, 1962 to September 13, 1963; $125.00 per month; for storage of automobiles. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, authorizing Mayor to sign. Motion carried. .PIPE LINE INSTALLATION ;BI:D ERWEN CONSTRUCTION CO Councilman Stanley reports that the Committee recommends the rejection of Erwen Construction Company's bid on account it is much higher than Engineer's estimate. Action set out in Resolution No. 515. RESOLUTION NO. 515: THE CITY COUNCIL REJECTS THE ONLY BID RECEIVED TO CONSTRUCT A WATER EXTENSION LINE ON SYLVESTER FROM CHASE TO ROAD 28, ALONG ROAD 28 TO HOPKINS AND ON SYLVESTER FROM ROAD 36 TO ROAD 32. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 515 be read. Motion carried. ResolutJon-No-; 515' was, read.,.•. 'Mot'ionJmade,by'-Ki lbury, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 515 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, to adopt Resolution No. 515. Motion- carried by roll call vote of six (6). CROSSING STATE HIGHWAY AT ROAD 28: Prices were received on boring and installing 100 lineal feet of 36" casing under the U.S. Highway at Road 28, -from the Gonzales Road,by Boring Company, Beaverton, Oregon. This project would be separate from laying pipe. A permit to cross under U'.S.Highway No. 395 has not been received. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, to turn this back to Committee until such time as the permit is received. Motion carried. 5,000,000 GALLON ADDITION TO THE PRESENT WATER RESERVOIR: The Committee recommends the engineering firm of Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield be employed pending financial study. Terry Thompson spoke stating he could see no reason why the City could not go ahead with this improvement, basing his opinion -on the 1961 survey. Mr. Thompson will submit his findings and opinion in writing. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that the engineering firm of Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield submit a contract proposal for consideration on preparing plans, specifications and supervision for construction of additional 5,000,000 gallon storage reservoir. Motion carried. 3.35 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 18, 1962 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Twenty -Mane (29) application's submitted for approval: TRI CITIES CHEVROLET INC. 3rd & Columbia Garage Ray T. Part CONTINENTAL ALUMINUM SUPPLY Sage & Sun Contractor, siding Rod Brooks ERWEN CONSTRUCTION CO. 215 E. Ainsworth Contr. Equipment Edmund P. Erwen GOLDEN WEST ICE 404 N. Owen Ice Vending Machines Clarence Wendlandt R & N REPAIR INC 200512 W. Lewis Radiators, automotive D.E. Traeger & Raymond Debevec repairing, welding A TO Z RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC 2003 W. Lewis Rentals C. A. Thompson PASCO PAVING CO. 811 S. Eighth Road Bldg Contr Kenneth L. Yount SPADA DISTRIBUTING CO, INC 1917 N. Second Potatoes B.B. Slocumb METROPOLITAN SECURITY SYSTEMS 112 S. Fourth Ave Detective Agency Gordon E. Ross, Mgr LEE'S 76 SERVICE Fifth & Lewis Service Station Lee J. Phillips FARMLAND WASHINGTON, INC 313 S. Fourth Irrigation systems, etc Duane E. Guenther BOB CHAMBERLIN INC 1999 W. Lewis Real Estate Robert D. Chamberlin GRANGE COOPERATIVE WHOLESALE 1205 E. Marvin Wholesale M.R. Holitem, Treas AMERICAN OIL CO. 719 River Oil Refiner Don Wilson BEKINS MOVING & STORAGE CO Rd 28 & W. Lewis Mvg & Stg A.D. Snyder, Mgr RIVIERA TRAILER VILLAGE W. Sylvester & Hwy 395 Trailer Court Arthur E. Dutton YAKIMA ADJUSTMENT SERVICE 319 W. Lewis Collection Agency Ted 0. Myrick THE SHAMROCK 1901 N. Fourth Tavern C.C. Mackner INLAND TRANSPORTATION CO., INC 1205 E. Marvin Trans/trucking Edw. Sandgren, President MOJONNIER & SONS, INC 310 5. First Potatoes D.D. Rochat COURT STREET MARKET 1832 Court Market & Lockers Lester Whitner COLUMBIA EXCAVATION 1723 W. Park Excv contractor R.J. Haner LEE KELSEY 1739 Poplar Reflexolog•i,.st C.C. REBER 1927 W. Jay Bldg Contractor HALLRIDGE CONSTRUCTION 1903 W. Jay General Contractor Grant Hall SHELL TRANSPORT GARAGE 302 S. Oregon Garage G.M. Brennen W.W. SARGENT 824 S. Sixth Rentals CLARENCE WALKER 112 S. Fourth Rentals L.C. HAVSTAD Box 477, Loma Linda, Calif Rentals Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, accepting applications as requested. Motion carried. MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT of all Departments for the monthof August, 1962 was furnished by Clerk's office to each member. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR—MEE_T-I.NG CO—U-NC I L CH MERS SEPTEMBER 18, 1962 STATE LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST --RAYMOND C. WALKER, 702 S. FRONT: The Police Committee recommend this request be disapproved. MRS. BROWN'S PROPERTY IN MEMORIAL PARK was appraised by John Sawyers and Bryce Hall; price not considered out of line. STREET PLAN is being worked on, reports Councilman•Diemond. LIBRARY: Councilman Hendler stated he was receiving complaints on the Library being closed Saturdays --very unhandy for school children- He suggests the Mayor contact the Library Board regarding days, evenings and hours the Library is open. GOLF COURSE REPORT FOR AUGUST, 1962 was read -- receipts, $5,232.22. GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE: Bids will be received September 28, 1962 at 2:30 P.M. on construction, Councilman Hendler reports. PLANNING MEETING, SEPTEMBER 13, 1962: Councilman James reports this meeting was well attended and very informative. TRAFFIC MOVEMENT: Meeting to be held at the Elk's Club with Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, September 19, 1962. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 516: A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE AN ANNEXATION ELECTION Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 516 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 516 was read. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 516 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 516. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1062: (COLUMBIA TEL'EVIS:I.ON .CO., INC.) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 911 TO PROVIDE FOR THREE SUCCESSIVE OPTIONS TO RENEW THE TERM OF THE FRANCHISE GRANTED THEREUNDER FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS EACH ON THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter that Ordinance No. 1062 be read by title. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1062 was read. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1062 was read. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to adopt Ordinance No. 1062. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 514: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1963 Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 514 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 514 was read. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 514 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Kill -bury, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 514. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mayor Van Hoy recommends that a meeting be held Thursday, September 20, 1962 at 7:00 P.M. to study the Budget. The Preliminary Budget can be lowered but not increased. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, to adjourn to next regular meeting on October 2, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. Motion carried. f7Z Z L6, T. R. Van Hoy, May ATTEST: Adah M..Perr , ity Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1962. z 2 Z zz 1) � 4 � Adah M. P ity Clerk