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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-28-1962 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON ADJOURNED MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 28, 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. City Attorney R. G. Patrick and City Supervisor G. R. Fisher were also present. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, to set aside the regular 6rder of business and take up Item 8 on the agenda which is "Airport Transfer." Motion carried. INTERIM AGREEMENT: Presented by the Port of Pasco Board of Commissioners. ' Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, to recess the Council meeting for five minutes to allow the Council members time for a final check and discussion on the Agreement. Motion carried. During this period, D. Byron Baker commended the City for their splendid work in developing the Airport. Council members returned to the chambers; Mayor called the meeting to order. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, to revert to the Interim Agreement and continue with this item. of business. Motion carried. No further discussion on the Interim Agreement. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, authorizing the Mayor to sign Interim Agreement and the City Clerk to attest. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT: BILLS: Current bills presented for payment as follows: Current Expense $3.381.57 Water Department 1,719.37 Cemetery Department 105.06 Street Department 59.30 Library Department 116.47 Library Construction & Acquisition 64.06 Airport Department 712.57 Total all Departments $6,158.40 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Greenlee that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). APPOINTMENT: At this time Mayor Van Hoy appointed Mrs. Allstrom to succeed Mrs. Kidwell on the Library Board; term of office to expire December 31, 1967. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James to concur with the Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Allstrom. Motion carried. TRANSFER: (STREET DEPARTMENT) A letter was read from Assistant City Engineer R. J. Bruce requesting that a transfer be made within the Street Department budget of $325.00 from Materials and Supplies to Equipment Repair and Parts. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, authorizing transfer as requested. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: EMERSON E. OMAN, STATE FARM INSURANCE: A letter was read from Mr. Oman expressing his desire to be a member of the Insurance Committee for the City of Pasco. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that this be turned to the Insurance Committee of the Council. Motion carried. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE STATE OF WASHINGTON: A letter was read from E. M. Llewellyn, Director, congratulating the Mayor and Council for signing an agreement to work jointly with the County and feels that this will provide additional guidance and education -:needed for survival planning. STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION, C.S. 1102 P.S.H. No. 3, PASCO SPEED RESTRICTIONS: A letter was read from.WriM.Foster, District Engineer, stating a speed survey had been made from Illinois St. westward to the Columbia River bridge. The resulting 85 percentile speeds were shown on an attached sketch. It is the State's policy to set a maximum limit at the 85 percentile speed assuming this to be the maximum speed of the normally prudent driver; and in view of the fact that the accident analysis along this section of highway is quite low, no recommendation for a lower restriction can be made at this time. At such time as any change is warranted, it will be given full consideration. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James; that the Mayor write Wm. Foster inviting him t;o,meet with the Council to discuss these problems. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RECONSTRUCTION OF CHASE C SY LVESTER: A letter was read from Wt. -fl. Foster relative to crossing over P.S.H. No. 3 at Chase and Sylvester. Access control which will extend beyond the interchange ramp connections will be designed for a capacity adequate for the traffic volumes of 1980. This embraces two lane approaches on bbth,�Chase and Sylvester. If the City desires wider roadway sections within the access control area, it will be necessary to look to the City for financial participation: A written commitrhent is required on the City's planning in these two sections providing it would not exceed the design standards for major and secondary City streets in the State. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, to turn this to the Street Committee of the Council. Motion carried. PETITION VACATING GRACE STREET: A peti"tion was submitted. requesting the vacation of a portion of Grace Street and a portion of West Clark as follows: A. That portion of Grace Street whibh lies within the East 60 feet of West 330 feet of North 135 feet of South 620 feet of Southwest quarter of Southeast quarter of Section 30, Township 9 North, Range 30 East, W.M. B. That portion of West Clark Street which lies Westerly of the Northerly production of the East line of Block 4, And southerly of. the South line of Block 5 in Pettit's Second Addition to Pasco according to plat thereof recorded in volume "B" of plats, page 43. C. That portion of West Clark Street which lies Easterly of the Northerly production of the West line of Block 3 in Pettit's Second Addition and within the South 620 feet of Southwest quarter of Southeast quarter of Section.30, Township 9 North, Range 30 East, W.M. This was signed by four property Owners. RESOLUTION NO. 526: A RESOLUTION PRESENTING A PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF GRACE STREET AND A PORTION OF WEST CLARK STREE AND SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID VACATING. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 526 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 526 was read. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, to set the time and date for Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M. January 18, 1963. Motion carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, tha Resolution No. 526 has been read. Motion carried.- Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 526. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FIFTH F, LEWIS JAMES BROWN: James Brown, through an attorney, Robert S. Day, states that on December 11, 1962, about 3:00 P.M. he fell over two approximately one -inch conduits sticking out of the sidewalk approximately four inches at 529 W. Lewis, being the northeast corner of Fifth & Lewis, receiving injuries to the muscles, tissues, ligaments, tendons and cartilages of his back and spine --damages in;.the sum of $10,000.00. Claim filed with the City Clerk on Thursday, December 20, 1962, 3:30 P.M. Motion made by,Hendler, seconded by James, that this be turned to the City Attorney. Motion carried. L.I.D. 66 FINANCES: Minor bills on this project will be paid by the Water Department, then reimbursed from the bond money. The Finance Committee will arrive at some plan. Contractor is ready to start work. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, to turn this to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation January 15, 1963. Motion carried. AIRPORT LEASESr One (1) lease submitted: COLUMBIA BASIN NEWS: Leanto between Bldgs 60 & 61; January 20, 1963 to January 19, 1964; $35.00 per month for storage of paper supplies. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, authorizing Mayor to sign. Motion carried. PURCHASES: Requests to purchase presented as follows: Police Department: Kodak Starmatic, Cartridge, Grenades, Projectile, tax $159.82 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, approving purchases -as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: One (1) application presented as follows: GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION #85 Airport Building Materials Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, approving application. Motion carried. PARK BOARD recommends that the cash on hand be divided; 2/3 to Park Fund and 1/3 to Golf Fund. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the cash on hand in the Park and Recreation Department be divided; 2/3 going to the Pahk Fund and 1/3 to the Golf Fund. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 2 READING OF RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 527: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE WAGES AND HOURS OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND AMENDING SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION No. 442. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that.Resolution.No. 527 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No..527 was read. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter, to adopt Resolution No. 527• Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee, to adjourn to next meeting, Tuesday, January 15, 1963, 8:00 P.M. Motion carried. (Correction: next meeting --Wednesday, January 2, 1963.) T'. R. Van Hoy,(-14�iyor ATTEST: Adah M. Perry,' City Cle k PASSED AND APRROVED THIS / AY OF 1963; Adah M. Perryi.City Clerk V.