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Home My WebLink About12-18-1962 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 18, 1962 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor T. R. VanHoy. 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. City Attorney R. G. Patrick and City Supervisor G. R. Fisher were present. APPROVING MINUTES OF MEETING HELD DECEMBER 49 1962: Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond approving the minutes. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, to make corrections by amendment -- set out as follows: "Washington State Department of Highways C.S. #1102 P.S.H. No. 3 6 11 City of Pasco, Street Improvement, Drainage Facilities -- Fourth 6 Lewis: *[see page 31611 In the motion: After the words "Street Committee" delete the word "Chairman". Delete the entire last sentence of the motion." "Pasco Public Library: *[see page 31621 In the motion: After the words "James, that" -- delete the entire motion and enter: "That the mysterious damage be investigated. The balance of the requests were turned to the City Super- visor for action." "Traffic Signals for West Lewis: *[see page 31641 Delete the words "Traffic Signals" in the title and enter "Speed Control". In the first sentence delete the second, third and fourth words (of lights for)." Motion carried. BILLS: BIDS: Current bills against the City presented as follows: Current Expense $ 2,657.66 Water Department 49089.18 Cemetery Department 77.06 Street Department 175.99 Pension 39.06 Claims Paid -- $ 7,038.95 LEGAL ADVERTISING: Two (2) bids received, opened and read as follows: COLUMBIA BASIN NEWS: $1.40 per folio of 100 words for the first insertion in eight (8) point solid type. $1.00 per folio of 100 words for the subsequent inser- tions, in eight (8) point solid type. $0.95 Per folio of 100 words for the first insertion in six (6) point solid type. $0.75 Per folio of 100 words for each subsequent inser- tion in six (6) point solid type. TRI CITY HERALD: $1.40 per 100 words, first insertion, set in eight (8) point solid type. $1.05 per 100 words, for each subsequent insertion, set in eight (8) point solid type. $1.00 per 100 words, first insertion set in six (6) point solid type. $0.80 per 100 words, for each subsequent insertion, set in six (6) point solid type. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, to accept the low bid of Columbia Basin News (Benton -Franklin Publications, Inc.) Motion carried unanimous. LAMPS: Four (4) bids received, opened and read as follows: LORD ELECTRIC CO. INC.: Incandescent and flourescent type building lamps as follows: 43.5% plus 2% plus 4.7 discount Federal Excise Tax. The above discount would be for six cases or more per delivery. Ken -Rad (Westinghouse) brand lamps. Discount prices would apply toward list price. CADET ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS:, Westinghouse Ken -Rad lamps -- Forty-six (46) percent discount from the catalog list price less two percent (2%) for cash payment within forty days from date of delivery. This quote is based upon an anticipated volume of not less than three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) during 1963. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 18. 1962 LAMPS: (Cont'd) CERTIFIED ELECTRIC: Catalogue enclosed with bid to serve as price list on bidding. Guarantees as follows from date of installation): Flourescent tubes: 24 months; Flourescent starters: 24 months; Incandescent lamps: 12 months. Ten percent (10%) discount will be given on one (1) to five (5) cases. Fifteen percent (15%) discount will be given on five (5) or more case orders. One-half (1/2) case of one type lamps, plus one half (1/2) case of any other type of lamp shall constitute one full case. All postage and/or freight will be prepaid by Certified Electric. All shipments will be received within ten (10) days after the order has been placed. Reference should be made to footnote (1) on page ten (10) regarding tax. Terms: 2% discount for ten (10) days and thirty (30) days net. GENERAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.: Price list catalogue enclosed with bid;;, All lamps on attached form 2195 effective March 29, 1961, revised May 10, 1962, at list prices shown less 43% discount delivered to Pasco, Wn. Two percent (2%) may be deducted from net amount for prompt payment. The 4.7% list Federal Excise Tax Exemption is allowable only on: taxable lamps covered by Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificates." Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter to turn bids to the purchasing agent for study and recom- mendation at next regular meeting. Motion carried. FUEL OIL AND GASOLINE: Ten (10) bids received, opened and read as follows: TRUE'S OIL COMPANY - Spokane: Gasoline, Regular $ .2176 Gasoline, Premium .247 Diesel Oil .124 Furnace Oil #2 .124 P. S. #300 No Bid Firm Bid ? UNION OIL COMPANY - Seattle: Gasoline, Regular $ .235 Gasoline, Premium .268 Diesel Oil .135 Firnade00il #2 .135 P. S. #300 3.69 bbl Firm Bid yes PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO. - Spokane: Gasoline, Regular $ .235 Gasoline, Premium .265 Diesel Oil .1275 Furnace Oil #2 No Bid P. S. #300 No Bid Firm Bid Yes RICHFIELD OIL CORP. - Los Angeles: Gasoline, Regular $ .2195 Gasoline, Premium .247 Diesel Oil .119 Furnace Oil #2 4No bid P. S. #300 4.052 bbl Firm bid Yes STANDARD OIL CO. - Spokane: Gasoline, Regular $ .2249 Gasoline, Premium .2589 Diesel Oil No Bid Furnace Oil #2 .1271 P. S. #300 No Bid Firm Bid Yes W. I. & M. - Spokane: Gasoline, Regular No Bid Gasoline, Premium No Bid Diesel Oil No Bid Furnace Oil #2 No Bid P. S. #300 $ 3.89 bbl Firm bid yes TEXACO. INC. - Seattle: Gasoline, Regular $ .2181 Gasoline, Premium .248 Diesel Oil .122 Furnace Oil #2 No Bid P. S. #300 No Bid Firm Bid Yes HUSKY OIL CO. - Spokane: Gasoline, Regular $ .232 Gasoline, Premium .255 Diesel Oil .141 Furnace Oil #2 .141 P. S. #300 No Bid Firm Bid yes LUDWIG OIL CO. - Kennewick: Gasoline, Regular $ .2240 Gasoline, Premium .2540 Diesel Oil .1155 Furnace Oil #2 .1155 P. S. #300 No Bid Firm Bid Yes PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 18, 1962 FUEL OIL AND GASOLINE (Cont'd): TIDEWATER OIL CO. (Seattle): Gasoline, Regular $ .2312 Gasoline, Premium .2512 Diesel Oil .1296 Furnace Oil #2 No Bid P. S. #300 No Bid Firm Bid Yes Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, to turn bids to purchasing agent and Supervisor for consideration and report back at next regular meeting. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: EIGHT HOUR WORK DAY FOR FIRE CHIEF AND ASSISTANT: 1a A letter was read from Fire Chief Cooney, requesting an amendment to Resolution No. 442, Section 2, allowing the Assistant Fire Chief to work an eight (8) hour day. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Greenlee, to turn this to the Fire Committee. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury to include the City Attorney. Motion carried. TRANSFER FROM EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF 1962 to CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: A letter was read from the City Treasurer requesting the City Clerk be authorized to issue a transfer order to place $11,120.74 in the Current Expense fund in compliance with Ordinance No. 983 and 993. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, authorizing transfer as requested. Motion carried. PARK BOARD CLUB HOUSE NEEDS: A letter was read from the Park Board requesting that $1,000.00 be allowed for lockers which would be purchased from the Basin Typewriter Co. at $12.50 each also $195.00 for fireplace wall in addition to original contract and $200.00 for landscaping plans for club house area; $1,375.00 for lounge furniture to be ordered through Mark Pence, Architect; Motion made by Hendler, recommending the purchase of furniture, landscaping and fireplace wall deleting lockers; Motion didd fpr:;wantlof a second. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Kilbury, to turn this to the Park Committee cif the Council for further action price quotations submitted on furniture. Motion carried. Park Commissioner Worley was present and spoke for the Park Board. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter.for approval of the plans on landscaping for $200.00 and fireplace wall in the amount of $195.00. Motion carried. VOLUNTEER AND MEMORIAL PARK LIGHTING: A letter was read from the Public Utility District. They recommend four (4) lights be installed, they would be four hundred (400) watts (21,000 lumen) mercury vapor will cost $4.25 per month each. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Kilbury, that this be turned to the light committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. Sketches showing light locations attached to letter. VETO: ORDINANCE NO. 1072: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1043, AND PASCO CITY CODE 3-16.08, BEING AN ORDIN- ANCE RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR A LICENSE OR OCCU- PATION TAX UPON CERTAIN BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS, PURSUITS AND PRIVILEGES, DEFINING OFFENSES AND PROVIDING PENAL- TIES THEREFOR. A letter was read from Mayor T. R. VanHoy dated December 6, 1962, stating that, in conformance with R.C.W. 35.24.210 he was returning Ordinance No.,1072 to the Council with his Veto thereon, and stating his reason for so doing. (" Pasco, Washington December 6, 1962 The City Council City Hall Pasco, Washington Re: Ordinance No. 1072 Gentlemen: In conformance with the provisions of R.C.W. 35.24.210 I am hereby returning Ordinance No. 1072 to the City Council and am putting my VETO thereon. I am doing so because I object to this ordinance for the following reason: This proposed Ordinance 1072 making a 1% increase in the Occupation Tax would cost the ppwer-using tax -paying citizens of the City of Pasco approximately $28,000.00 a from which the City would re- ceive approximately" $5,000.00. At the present time, the P.U.D. is paying to the City approximately $21,000.00; with the proposed increase this would be raised to approximately $28,000.00 -- a difference of $7,000.00 (but of that, the city is also applicable to the same tax on its power bills and this would cost us approximately $2,000.00) making a gain in the occupation tax from the P.U.D. to the City of approximately $5,000.00 Taking into consideration the fact that the P.U.D. has up to this time been absorbing the present 3% occupation tax, and when the increase is effective, the P.U.D. will then bill the individual power - user the entire 4%, I feel that the $5,000.00 which the City would realize from this does not justif each and every citizen to be' -obligated the 4% -- or approximately $28,00.0.00. Sincerely, T. R. VanHoy T.'R VanEoy, Mayor - City of Pasco, Washington ") PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 18, 1962 VETO: ORDINANCE NO. 1072 (Cont'd): (See Addition on Page 3175) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that the Mayor's letter be made a part of these Minutes. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, to reconsider Ordinance No. 1072. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James that: REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS BE SET ASIDE TO HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC -- In case any one wished to oppose or favor Ordinance No. 1072. Motion carried. No one present spoke, a short discussion was entered into by Council Members and the Mayor. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter to adopt Ordinance No. 1072. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). WATER SERVICE TO LOT 8, BLOCK 1, HULL -LEE ADDITION: The water Superintendent requests this service for Mr. Ralph Sullivan from Road 32 and Opal, they agree to pay an amount equal to City Cost plus meter and lay their own small line from Opal. They will obtain written permission from the County to excavate in Road 32. C. F. Whetsler recommends that this be allowed. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Hendler, that the request as presented be allowed. Motion carried. CASCADE NATURAL GAS COMPANY -- 111 North Third: A letter was read from Architect Wm. N. Ross with drawings attached, and stating that they (Ross & Pence) have been retained to execute specifications for remodeling the Gas Company's offices at 111 North Third Avenue, a drive-in and pay window is proposed to be placed in the alley; therefore, they request a variance be allowed for the drive up payment window and the alley traffic be limited to one-way. A letter was read from the Building Inspector, R. B. Lovelace, calling attention to the uniform building code Section 4502 "No part of any structure or appendage thereto shall project into any alley." Section 4504 deals with clearance above grade. Chief of Police and Fire Chief are opposed to variance requests. A representative of the Gas Company supported the architect's request. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, to turn this to the.Street and Police Committees. Motion carried. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING -- REZONING K. K. SARGENT'S PROPERTY -- COLE`S ADDITION ON WEST COURT & LUC Mayor VanHoy declared the Hearing open for discussion. Lee Bonnett spoke in behalf of Mr. Sargent's petition. Letter was read from Pasco Planning Commission, reiterating their recommendation for app proval of the zone change; City Code consulted by Councilman Stanley. Following a short discussion and with no opposition present, no letters received opposing or favoring the change,. Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that K. K. Sargent's property be rezoned from R-2 to C-1. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). WENATCHEE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT MEETING: Water Superintendent C. F. Whetsler requests two water department personnel attend this meeting December 20, 1962 with transportation allowed. Motion made by -Stanley, seconded by James, that the request be allowed. Motion carried. N. A. A. C. P. REPRESENTATIVE -- E. M. MAGEE: Mr. Magee asked the City Attorney what action if any had been taken on the Resolutions and sug- gestions presented by the N.A.A.C.P. for adoption by the Council. This was turned to the Council as a whole for consideration during the work meetings and will be answered soon as the Council gets it out of the work sessions. REPORTS: OFFICE PERSONNEL AND OFFICE PROCEDURES: Councilman Kilbury -- No report at this time. LEGISLATIVE: Councilman James reports on important implications for City Government -- Retirement System, Joint Fact -Finding Committee on Highways, Streets and Bridges; Joint Committee on Urban Area Government; Liquor Revenue and Liquor Profit Tax; also, three (3) Resolutions were made a part of the report. Cooney and Rickenbach protested on Pension. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that the Mayor write to the Association of Washington Cities in regard to the.Council being in full accord with Resolutions as adopted by the Association of Washington Cities at their meeting November 28, 1962. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON LAR MEETING PURCHASES: Councilman Greenlee read requests to purchase as submitted: Water Department: Paint for filter plant $ 130.10 Repair parts for sludge pump 1180.86 50 lbs. separan 100.00 1 - 2" valve 30.00 Assorted repair parts for mowers 66.40 Material for separan feeder system 539955.98 at filter plant; pipe and connec- John M. Keltch, Inc. - Pasco tions 328.62 96 - 5/8 x 3/4 meters 29715.56 500 lbs #1160 Abrasive 176.80 1 qt. surfacto 10.92 Assorted Meter Repair Parts 75.85 Install switch 6 pilot for Mahaffey Excay. Co. - Pasco .motor control check wiring, 42,534.67 change relay in motor controller 270.23 15th Ave. NE Seattle $ 4,085.34 Street Department: Elevator assembly for street Yakima Cement & Paving Co. - < sweeper mobil (approximately) $ 200.00 200.00 Total -- All Departments: $ 4,285.34 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, approving requests for purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). WATER SERVICE TO TWELVE (12) HOUSES ON WEST NIXON: Councilman Stanley reports on December 4, 1962's meeting whereby Water Superintendent requested permis- sion to extend a 6" C.I.P. line between Road 37 and Road 39 when request is received, Council action will be necessary. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Greenlee, that when request is received, permission be granted for installation. Motion carried. (Kilbury voting "No"). STORM SEWER SEPARATION: Councilman Stanley reports on sewer separation:znd letter from Roger James, Supervising Public Health Engineer. Obtaining funds from the Pollution Control Commission was turned down. A bill was intro- duced in the Congress identified as H.B. 13186 which died when congress adjourned. Copy of letter submitted to assist with another request to Senators and Representatives. Water Committee to study bill preparatory to drafting request for aid. BIDS: L.I.D. #66 -- SEWER CONSTRUCTION: Nine (9) bids received, opened and read at 2:00 P.M. December 18, 1962 as per legal advertisement, then turned to City Supervisor to check, make extensions and with committee make recommendation: 1. Erwen Construction Co. - 215 E. Ainsworth, Pasco $ 569794.58 2. Hughes Construction Co. - 3023 W. Hood, Kennewick 499716.78 3. Lester Johnson Co. - N. 1318 Fancher, Spokane 539955.98 4. John M. Keltch, Inc. - Pasco 369369.53 5. Kreager Const. Co. - 5103 N. Driscoll, Spokane 49,367.81 6. Wambem Concr. Septic Tank Co. - Pasco 441592.16 7. Mahaffey Excay. Co. - Pasco 42,534.67 8. Shoreline Const. Co. - 12531 15th Ave. NE Seattle 459388.72 9. Yakima Cement & Paving Co. - Yakima 45,317.73 Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that the low bid of John Keltch, Inc., in the amount of $36,369.53 including tax, be accepted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Three (3) applications received as follows: Dawson Plumbing 6 Heating (George T. Dawson) 1318 W. Bridgeport, Spokane Plumbing Contractor Floyd Burris Box 304, Bingen, Wn. Christmas Tree lot Lester L. Calvin 1816 W. 8th Avienue Christmas Tree Lot Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, approving applications. Motion Carried. Christmas tree license questioned. Rental units not paying - how and what to do about it. CIVIL DEFENSE AGREEMENT: A joint proposal between the County and the City operation was discussed. Bruce Lee spoke in favor of the proposal, which would end his function as Civil Defense Director for the City. Motion made by Carter, seconded by James approving the agreement for the Mayor's signature. Motion carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Kilbury, that the Mayor write a letter to Bruce Lee commending him for services rendered with this program. Motion carried. COUNCILMAN DIEMOND REPORTS ON STREETS: Widening "A" at 10th and "A" has been completed. Widening at Fourth and "A" a program being worked on is not ready to be presented at this time. PASCO$ WASHINGTON GROUP INSURANCE: The report on Group Insurance shows 90% insured 80% taking advantages of extra benefits. Some em- ployees retaining two policies. Finance Committee plans payroll deductions. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury,.that salary deductions for employee insurance be turned to Finance Committee for study and report. Motion carried. PARK BOARD AND PARK COMMITTEE PROCEDURE: Park Board favors John Severson operating the Golf Course. He would like to be assisted by Harry Wyman. (Correction 1-2-63: Last sentence should read ,It is understood the John Severson in operating the Golf Course is under the supervisor of Harry Wyman, Supt of Parks & Recreation.") I Lighting a driving range was favored: this to be worked out. CITY PROPERTY -- BLOCK "C": Motion made by Hendler that a plat be drawn and street dedicated in.Block "C". City Attorney sug- gested that title action and street dedication be done at one time. Motion died for want of a second.' Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee that the records show the Corujcil's intent to formally dedicate that portion C. G. Griggs has requested for street purposes after city has completed quiet title action as per meeting of December 4, 1962, and that C. G. Grigg be allowed to go ahead with necessary street improvement. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, amending motion that committee study loading zone for recommendation also. Motion carried. Original motion carried. (Correction 1-2-63:"Delete third paragraph except for 'Original motion carried'.") WORK HOURS OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF (Resolution): Proposed Resolution amending Resolution No. 442. Greenlee suggests that the recommendation of Fire Chief Cooney be accepted and that a resolution be submitted at next meeting. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that Resolution No. 442 Section 2, be amended to read: "All firemen with the exception of the Chief and the Assistant Chief shall be employed on a 24 -hours on and 48 -hours off work schedule." Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 525: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR LONGEVITY PAY FOR CIVIL. SERVICE EMPLOYEES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 409. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read Resolution No. 525. Motion carried. Resolution No. 525 was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Greenlee that Resolution No. 525 has been read. { Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 525. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). u ORDINANCE NO. 1073: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CHANGES FOR ENDOWMENT CARE AND THE USE OF ENDOWMENT CARE PROCEEDS, AND RE- PEALING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 933 AND PASCO CITY CODE 4-1.53 AS IT NOW EXISTS. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read ordinance No. 1073 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1073 was read by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. 1073 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, to adopt Ordinance No. 1073. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). AIRPORT TRANSFER: Mayor VanHoy advised by the City Attorney to hold a meeting on Airport Transfer Agreement. PARK E RECREATION - C - GOLF COURSE: Operations separated for Bond purposes. Council to consider division as to cash on hand by January 1, 1963. BUDGET REPORTS: Budget Reports for November, 1962 for all departments were presented by the City Clerk to all councilmen and Department managers. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made'by James, seconded by Carter, to adjourn to Friday, December 28, 1962 8:00 P.M. Motion carried. z�D ATTEST: 77, Adah M. Perr , erk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS _4 ., K. "n Hoy,