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Home My WebLink About01-02-1963 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON rniiur i o ,ruAmproc CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order'at 8:00 P.M. by Honorable Mayor T. R. Van Hoy. ROLL CALL: UARY 2. 196 By Clerk. Councilmen present were G. E. Carter, L. R. Diemond, R. L. Greenlee, Ed Hendler, H. C. James, j C. D. Kilbury and A. D. Stanley. City Attorney R. G. Patrick and City.Supervisor G -R. Fisher were present. APPROVING OF MINUTES: Minutes of Regular, Meeting held December 18, 1962. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Stanley, that in the 4th paragraph following Mayor Van Hoy's signature on his veto letter of Ordinance No. 1072 and following the word "Mayor", the following addition be made: ''The City Council, in overriding the Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 1072,.does so for the following reasons: 1. The added revenue, approximately $18,000.00, to the City, is needed to carry out the necessary functions of City government. 2. There has been no expression as to ways and means of cutting expenses to avoid this increase. 3. There has been no expression as to ways and means of getting the needed extra revenue from any other source. 4. The 49/o total Utility Tax will be well within the 'low' bracket of comparable utility taxes charged by other cities. It should be further noted that the City Council of Pasco finds this takk of raising the utility taxes from 3% to 4% very distasteful but necessary for the proper and progressive good of our community." Motion carried, Kilbury voting "No". Itemized corrections.were: Under Park Board and Park Committee Procedure, following the first sentence, "It is understood that John Severson in operating the Golf Course is under the supervision of Harry Wyman, Superkntendent of Parks & Recreation." Delete the second sentence "He would like to be assisted by Harry Wyman." Under City Property -- Block "C", The third paragraph to be deleted, with the exception of "Original motion carried." Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, approving minutes as corrected. Motion carried, Kilbury voting "No." BILLS: Current bills against the City presented as follows: To be paid from the 1962 Budget: $145.00/ton Bills for 1963: 120.00/ton Current Expense $25,039.07 Current Expense $423.47 Water Department 9,104.23 Water Department 151.81 Street Department 4,927.77 Cemetery 23.97 Airport Department 3,424.77 Park 31.96 Cemetery Department 1,733.76 Golf Course 23.97 Park Department 4,251.37 Library 23.97 Golf Course Construction 11,020.28 Street 63.92 Library 1,883.30 Total all Departments $743.07 Total all Departments $61,384.55 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that all vouchers properly signed and approved be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BIDS -- WATER DEPARTMENT: Liquid Chlorine, Two (2) bids received, opened and read as follows: 150# containers Pennsalt Chemicals Corp P.O. Box 4102 Portland, 8, Oregon Van Waters & Rogers Inc. 4000 First Ave. S. Seattle, 4, Washington $.11'-z/lb F.O.B. Tacoma .12-L2/lb F':06. Pasco $11.50/100# F.O.B. Tacoma 12.50/100# F.O.B. Pasco Deposit $35.00 each One Ton Containers 1-10 $145.00/ton 11-19 120.00/ton 20-44 95.00/ton 45-74 80.00/ton 75 or more 75.00/ton F.O.B. Tacoma or Portland 1-10 $7.25 cwt 11-19 6.00 cwt 20-44 4.75 cwt 45-74 4.00 cwt 75 or more 3.75 cwt F.O.B. Tacoma Deposit $335.00 each Liquid Aluminum Sulphate, One (1) Bid received, opened and read: General Chemical Division $47.95 per net ton Allied Chemical Corp. Dry basis, 17% A1203 1326 Fifth Ave . Seattle 1, Washington F.O.B. Pasco Soda Ash, One Bid (1) received, opened and read: Van Waters & Rogers, Inc $56.75 per ton 4000 First Ave S. F.O.B. Pasco Seattle 4, Washington Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee, to turn bids to Water Committee and City Supervisor. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON CLAIM, JAMES BROWN, 707 S. BEECH: Claims injuries sustained at Fifth & Lewis, December 11, 1962. City Attorney.states he has notified owner and contract owner of the property. IREPORTS: IBIDS: COUNCILMAN HENDLER reports new ordinances being formulated revising office procedure. City Attorney requested to be present. COUNCILMAN JAMES reports on traffic plan from highway report and planning consultant engineer's report on Comprehensive Plan. COUNCILMAN GREENLEE reports on P.U.D. light schedule 4-B which shows a lower rate on two items. Meeting called for January 8, 1963 at 8:30 P.M. COUNCILMAN DIEMOND reports a meeting to be held January 8, 1963 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. LAMPS: Cadet Electric Contractors, Richland, Washington, low bidder, [F.O.B. Pasco. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James to accept the low bid of Cadet Electric of Richland. Motion carried. _ Bid: 46% discount from list price, 2% for cash payment within forty days. GASOLINE AND OIL: Following companies were low bidders: Regular Gasoline C@ $.2176 Premium Gasoline P $.247 Diesel Oil C@ $.1155 Furnace Oil #2 @ $.1155 PS #300 C@ $3.69 True's Oil Company Spokane True's Oil Company Spokane Ludwig Oil Co. Kennewick Ludwig Oil Co. Kennewick Union Oil Co. Seattle Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James to accept the low bids as tabulated. Motion carried. CROSSING UNDER HIGHWAY AT ROAD 28: Five (5) bids opened and read at 2:00 P.M. as advertised: Metal Products Div. Armco Steel Corp 7950 S.E::,W.ilwaukie Ave. Portland, Oregon Atco Mech-. Contractor Inc 4228 24th Ave. W. Seattle 99,, Washington Erwin Construction Co 215 E. Ainsworth Pasco, Washington John M. Keltch Inc P.O. Box 504 Pasco, Washington Shoreline Construction Co 12531 15th Ave. N.E. Seattle 55,. Washington Items #1 and #2, plus tax Item #1 and #2 , plus tax Alternate Bid Alternate Bid Item #1 and #2, plus tax Item #1 and #2, plus tax Alternate Bid Item #1 and #2, plus tax Alternate Bid Alternate Bid Alternate Bid $10,729.68 $ 9.235.20 7,961.20 6,635.20 (with no grouting) $ 7,513.27 $ 7,046.00 (with grouting) 8,918.00 $10,769.20 11,252.80 9,558.12 9,838.40 Turned to George Fisher, City Supervisor for checking and making extensions as per foregoing tabulation. Grouting requirements by State was considered. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Greenlee, to accept the lowest and best bid of John M. Keltch, Inc. on 36" pipe for the amount of $7,046.00, with grouting. Motion carried. (Two bids received eliminateq grouting requirements, these were not considered as the State Highway Department will require grouting.) Addition 1-15-63 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:,; Three (3) applications submitted as follows: MARINE ENGINEERING 420 N. Second Electronic Engineering, Radio A.D. Widdows Broadcasting repair MARJANE SANDFORD 312 Shoshone Apartments WALKER'S BARBER SHOP 112 S. Fourth Barber Shop Robert D. Walker Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, approving applications. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON CASCADE GAS COMPANY, DRIVE-IN COLLECTION STATION: In alley between Lewis and Clark off Third Street. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that this request be denied. Motion carried. STOP SIGNS ON COURT STREET: Mayor Van Hoy and Councilman G.E. Carter will arrange a meeting with the School Board. COUNCILMAN DIEMOND states that information will be available for 7:00 P.M. meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 1963. GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE: 5 Councilman Hendler reports that the Club House is all done. He .suggests that the City Supervisor and Building Inspector make a thorough inspection. Councilman Stanley said this should be done at the earliest -possible time so recommendation for acceptance can be made at the next regular meeting. FURNITURE: No further recommendation made to date; this was turned back to Park Board. AIRPORT TRANSFER awaits approval from the F.A.A. BLOCK "C" QUIET TITLE ACTION: City Attorney is to request by letter an opportunity to discuss the matter with Railroad authorities by January 31, 1963. (M.H. Nixon, Western Manager, Industrial Development N.P.R.R., 919 Smith Tower, Seattle 10, Washington ) ARCHITECT'S VOUCHER, ROSS & PENCE: 1 Qf_$22.19(Addititio 1-15-63) Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, to delete fee % paymen &Tn change order anti the amount of $211.28 be allowed. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). LOADING ZONE ORDINANCE: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the loading zone ordinance be changed to comply with the signs and turned to the City Attorney. Motion carried. MAITLAND STREET CROSSING: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Mayor write to J. L. Monahan inviting him to meet with the City Council at his convenience to work out an agreement easement on Maitland Street crossing. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT for December, 1962 was read. BUILDING CODE AND CITY ORDINANCES CONFLICT: Councilman Stanley reports that in some instances our City ordinances conflict with the Building Code; Building Inspector R.B. Lovelace is working on data for detailed information. Stanley recommends that a study be made for ordinance revision. TELEPHONE SYSTEM, CITY HALL: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that the telephone system installation be turned to the Building Committee. Motion carried. READING OF ORDINANCES: ORD•1•NANCE NO. 1074: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to read Ordinance No. 1074 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1074 was read by title. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Ordinance No. 1074 has been read. Motion carried. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1074 to be held up pending correction of property description.. Motion so made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter;; and carried. UTILITY TAX ORDINANCE NO. 1072: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Stanley, that the Finance Committee study the Utility Tax Ordinance No. 1072, bring it up to date and back to Council for recommendation. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Greenlee, amending.motion to include Hendler, Mayor, City Attorney and City Supervisor. Motion carried, Hendler voting "No". Original motion carried as amended. Kilbury voting "No". PASCO, WASHINGTON ANUARY 2. 1963 ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Carter, seconded by Hendler, to adjourn to next regular meeting Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. January 15, 1963. Motion carried. T. R..Van Hoy, ATTEST: A a M. -Perry, City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1963• r Adah M. Perry, Ci�y Clerk It t I