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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-1963 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 18, 1963 (CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:03 P.M. DST by Honorable T. R. VanHoy, Mayor. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE: Councilman Stanley presented award certificates to members of the Water/Sewer Department for their successful completion of sewage school held June 10 - 12. Awards presented to: Ted Nelson, Ray Morrow and C. F. Whetsler and Mr. Stanley presented one to Mr. Whetsler to deliver to Mr. Unruh. Ray Morrow thanked the Mayor and Council for making it possible for them to attend the school. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED: ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: G. E. Carter, L. R. Diemond, R. L. Greenlee, Ed Hendler, H. C. James, Chas. D. Kilbury and A. D. Stanley. Acting City Attorney Richard G. Patrick and City Engineer -Supervisor George R. Fisher were also present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the minutes of the meeting held June 4, 1963 be ap- proved as written (pages 3237 thru 3241) of Book No. 13.) Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: PLANNING COMMISSION: (Rezone N. P. Property North of "A" - Vine to l0th;'R-2 to C-10 Planning Commission recommends the rezoning from R-2 to C-1 of N. P. Property North of "A", east of 10th, south of Columbia and West of Vine. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that a public hearing be set for next regular council meeting, July 2, 1963, 8:00 P.M. DST. Motion carried. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS: (Permit U5-220 -- Dutton problem): Letter dated June 14 submitting executed copy of permit U5-220 (sewer line crossing highway). Water superintendent to notify Mr. Dutton. NORTH RICHARDSON AVENUE RESIDENTS: (Sign and Light): Letter had fourteen (14) signers requesting a "North Richardson" sign at Richardson and Jay, also re- questing a light in the middle of the block. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that light be set in the middle of the block in Richardson Avenue. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, to amend motion "light to be installed, to be compatible to other lights of the area". Motion carried. Motion as amended, carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that the matter of street sign be turned to the Street. Committee for consideration and report at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. JAMES TOLMAN: 1731 W. Shoshone (Petition to vacate 10' of both sides of Illinois from Bonneville'to Sylvester.): Petition was read. Discussion was held as to sidewalks, etc. This was turned to Mr. Patrick for completion of the Resolution for later in the meeting. LIBRARIAN, JOHN W. CARTER: (Transfer $2,333.40 to extra help in budget.): Letter dated June 18, 1963 read: "At their regular board meeting June 17, 1963 the Board of Trustees of the Pasco Public Library passed a resolution requesting permission by the City Council to transfer $1,233.40 from the budget item "Librarian's Salary" and $1,100.00 from the budget item "Reference Li- brarian's Salary" to "Extra Help". * * Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the transfer be granted. Motion carried, unanimous. NORTHWEST CHAPTER OF QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOC.: Letter dated June 17 signed by Dr. F. Clifford J. Spike, Sect'y thanking the Mayor and City of Pasco for the welcome extended at meeting of June 15, and 16th. Mayor thanked Mr. Hendler for representing the administration. 0. R. (Curley) ELVRUM: Letter dated May 1, read stating the discontinuance of Elvrum Const. Co. Inc. Mr. Elvrum will continue on as Elvrum Const. under sole ownership. No action. THE GODDARD CO. (Raising a portion of "A" Street): Letter read requesting the raising of a portion of "A" Street between 8th and 10th in order to accom- modate the new building to be constructed at the northeast corner of 10th and "A". Motion made by James, seconded by Carter, that this be turned to the committee of "Council as a Whole" for determina- tion of this particular problem. Motion carried. I PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 18. 1963 PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARING: BLOCK 12, SYLVESTER SECOND ADDITION (R-1 to R-2): r Notice of Public Hearing was read. Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. No objections were submitted by writing or from the audience. Mayor declared the hearing closed; (to come up under "Ordinances".) PUBLIC HEARING: (Vacation of RUBY STREET, between Road 20 and Road 22): r Notice of Public Hearing was read. Letter of protest bearing 35 signatures of members of the College View Baptist Church was read. Mayor declared the Hearing open: MR. BRINKLEY (President of Brinkley Inv. Co.) spoke on behalf of the vacation. Shopping center is pro- posed on Court'Street between Chase and Road 22. Vacation of this street would enable them to have greater parking ratio. They propose to dedicate 10' more on Chase and 30' on Road 22 for street pur- poses. Site proposal is completed and some leases signed. No architectual plans done as yet. MR. HUGH M. OSBORN spoke in opposition to this vacation, being the spokesman for the College View Baptist Church representation in the audience. He states that the Church property would not have free access; and that the signatures that had been secured on the original petition had been secured from people without their having knowledge of the anticipated building of a church at that location, (three). Mr. Osborn states the Church would dedicate 30 feet on Sprouse, 22nd and Agate for street purposes. [MR. PENCE was in the audience, and the Council conferred with him as to the drawing presented by Mr. Osborn, a copy of the proposed plan for the shopping center.] MRS. HYLAN: spoke against the closing of Ruby and mentioned that it could be to advantage for the shopping center to keep Ruby Street open, anticipating new building immediately north. JOHN ALLEN: spoke against the closing of Ruby Street, stating that even now this gets much use. MR. ROBINSON: Spoke against the closing of Ruby Street, saying he had signed the original petition, but only e+cause he anticipated his property being zoned commercial, automatically as a result -- this not being the case, he is not sure he should have signed. In the event that Ruby street is va- cated, he would be in favor of his (Robinson's) property being commercial. Carter recommends recess at this time. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, to recess for five minutes or so. Motion carried. RECESSED AT 9:00 P.M. DST and RECONVENED AT 9:15 P.M. DST: After question presented to Mr. Osborn, relative to the street dedications: Mr. Hendler informed Mr. Osborn that subject to receiving the official commitment from the Board of the College View Baptist Church, relative to the dedication in proper form of 30 feet of church property on Ruby between Sprouse and Road 22 and also on road 22, any further action on this vacation will be delayed. VAN HOY: stated that a letter had been handed to him by Mr. Robinson, officially withdrawing his name from the petition to vacate. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, to postpone any further action until we hear from College View Baptist Church. Motion carried, 6 -yes and 1 -abstain (Stanley abstaining). Mayor declared the Hearing closed. COMMUNICATION: DAVID BOWERS: (Street Elevation - between Poplar and Arthur): One communication was missed earlier, and Mayor VanHoy requests it be read: David Bowers: apartment between Poplar and Arthur, north of Ruby, letter dated June 18, 1963 requesting different grade from that which was established for him. He did not check the grade before building. He is requesting lowering of grade. Discussion was held. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Kilbury, to turn this to the Street Committee for study and report. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: KILBteURY: (Claims, Finance) r..._ New personnel practices ordinance has been prepared, but committee has not gone over it, so will not be presented tonight. In accordance with request of the Committee, the Association of Washington Cities has been contacted relative to names of companies who do studies for office procedure. Six names were submitted and all were written. Two replies have been received - one by letter, and one by phone call. Letter: Griffin Hagen & Kroeger -- relative to study relative to central business office; rather than give just general statement, would prefer to have a representative stop in Pasco and review in more detail what needs to be done. Mr. Roscoe A. Day, their representative who is in Spokane, will call to discuss this matter more in detail. Phone Call: Booz, Allen 6 Hamilton - Mr. Jack Lohnes would like to come and talk to the group next Tuesday, June 25, 1963. If agreeable to all, Mr. Kilbury will call Mr. Lohnes and invite him to Pasco on that date. No protests. JAMES: (Planning, Legislative, Building): Mr. VanHoy, Hendler, Carter, Fisher and James attended the meeting. Much constructive material was gathered from the Association meetings. (Association of Washington Cities) There will be a meeting of the Council as a whole and Planning Commission on Thursday, June 20, 1963 7:30 P.M. Building Ordinance study meeting on June 24, 1963 7:30. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 181 1963 Hendler: One matter that should have been brought up under Mr. Kilbury's committee report - Have we gotten a letter back from our letter which we wrote to. Richland on the business license reciprocity? VanHoy advised that the letter had not been written - that he had contacted Richland and they would be willing to set up a meeting anytime. Discussion was held. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, that the City Clerk be instructed to write to the City of Richland requesting the City of Richland to consider the reciprocity agreement for business licenses as now exists under our business license ordinance (990). Motion carried. GREENLEE: (Fire -and Light) Requests to purchase as submitted by C. F. Whetsler, Superintendent, Water Department in the amount of $2,517.49 as follows: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that these be approved. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). There has been some pilfering at the City Parking Lot used by Water Department and Street Department, Mr. Whetsler cas conferred with the P.U.D. Engineering Department. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that upon the recommendation of the Fire and Light Committee - Three 21,000 lumens incandes- cent street lights, with poles, be installed and maintained by the P.U.D. The moneys temporarily to be taken from the Street Light Budget, for the remainder of 1963. From then - will be a part of, and paid by, and budgeted by, those departments using the area. Motion carried. BILLS WERE READ: which had been submitted by the people who attended the Association of Washington Cities convention at Longview: Five bills presented: T. R. VanHoy $ 58.00 George R. Fisher 48:85 G. E. Carter 45.60 Ed Hendler 77.36 H. C. James 44.40 Total: $274.21 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that these five (5) vouchers, be approved and accepted, for payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). STANLEY: (Water and Sewer) There will be a Water Committee meeting tomorrow night, June 19, 1963 7:30 P.M. Letter read from Mr. Fisher, recommending the acceptance of final assessment roll on L.I.D. #66. VACATE ALLEY IN PETTIT'S ADDITION: The Water Committee met and they have determined that the old terra cotta sewer lines under the alley that is being vacated is approximately 40 years old and is of no value to the City of Pasco, nor are the manholes or appurtenances. They have also determined that the 1-1/2" water line (galvanized) is of no value. r FRANKLIN COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT: Has not submitted formal acceptance to Ordinance.1087 as amended by No. 1093 -- so they are both null and void. CARTER: (Police, Civil Defense) Nine applications for business licenses submitted for approval, under Ordinance No. 990 as follows: NORM'S MOBILE CATERING SERVICE (Norman E. Hamilton) ROY DE HART BOB HANSEN - MORTGAGE LOANS (Robert G. Hansen FOSSUM PAINT CO. (Richard W. Wahl, Manager) B & W W PAINTERS (George Lambert) WOMENS CLUBS PUBLICATION CO. INC. (Emma M. Koenke) 727 Jay (ok'd by P1. Comm) 820 S. 8th Avenue 714 W. Lewis 323 Clark Street P. 0. Box 701, Burbank Town House Motel Mobile Cafe Contractor (paint) Mortgage Loans Paint, wholesale, retail Painting/Decorators Advertising agency 6 6" x 6" M.J. Tee $ 289.79 2 cases Sanfax Creamex 47.32 35 Gal. Sanfax DE -87 121.94 100 #12-15 Meter Charts 19.34 500 #12-10 Meter Charts 24.18 300 #55022 Meter Charts 11.48 100 #2092 Meter Charts 3.43 100 #3553 Meter Charts 3.43 1 1 1/2" Meter 121.88 Assorted Meter Repair Parts 509.09 Assorted Tools 8.23 50 3/4" Corporation Stops #15025 139.00 25 1" Corporation Stops #15025 110.00 15 Valve Boxes 214.50 12 Valve Box Top Sections 90.00 25 3/4 x 9 Meter Yokes #14118 198.75 1 6" x 1 1/2" D.C. detector Check Fire Meter 532.48 3 8" M.J. Plugs W/2" Taps 43.95 12 2" x 6' Nipples 9.86 12 2" x 901 Street Ells 18.84 Total $ 2,517.49 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that these be approved. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). There has been some pilfering at the City Parking Lot used by Water Department and Street Department, Mr. Whetsler cas conferred with the P.U.D. Engineering Department. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that upon the recommendation of the Fire and Light Committee - Three 21,000 lumens incandes- cent street lights, with poles, be installed and maintained by the P.U.D. The moneys temporarily to be taken from the Street Light Budget, for the remainder of 1963. From then - will be a part of, and paid by, and budgeted by, those departments using the area. Motion carried. BILLS WERE READ: which had been submitted by the people who attended the Association of Washington Cities convention at Longview: Five bills presented: T. R. VanHoy $ 58.00 George R. Fisher 48:85 G. E. Carter 45.60 Ed Hendler 77.36 H. C. James 44.40 Total: $274.21 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that these five (5) vouchers, be approved and accepted, for payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). STANLEY: (Water and Sewer) There will be a Water Committee meeting tomorrow night, June 19, 1963 7:30 P.M. Letter read from Mr. Fisher, recommending the acceptance of final assessment roll on L.I.D. #66. VACATE ALLEY IN PETTIT'S ADDITION: The Water Committee met and they have determined that the old terra cotta sewer lines under the alley that is being vacated is approximately 40 years old and is of no value to the City of Pasco, nor are the manholes or appurtenances. They have also determined that the 1-1/2" water line (galvanized) is of no value. r FRANKLIN COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT: Has not submitted formal acceptance to Ordinance.1087 as amended by No. 1093 -- so they are both null and void. CARTER: (Police, Civil Defense) Nine applications for business licenses submitted for approval, under Ordinance No. 990 as follows: NORM'S MOBILE CATERING SERVICE (Norman E. Hamilton) ROY DE HART BOB HANSEN - MORTGAGE LOANS (Robert G. Hansen FOSSUM PAINT CO. (Richard W. Wahl, Manager) B & W W PAINTERS (George Lambert) WOMENS CLUBS PUBLICATION CO. INC. (Emma M. Koenke) 727 Jay (ok'd by P1. Comm) 820 S. 8th Avenue 714 W. Lewis 323 Clark Street P. 0. Box 701, Burbank Town House Motel Mobile Cafe Contractor (paint) Mortgage Loans Paint, wholesale, retail Painting/Decorators Advertising agency PARKVIEW HOMES (Arnold Larson) BUILDERS REALTY CO. (Franklin Stinson) PLASTIC DISPLAYS (Wm. F. Meehan, Jr.) PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1323, 27, 31 Shoshone 122 N. Fifth Avenue 2005 Road #30 Apartments (12) Real Estate Agency Signs (advertising) Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that these be accepted. Motion carried. Three (3) solicitors license applications submitted for approval under Ordinance No. 741: STANFORD S. SCHEIBE 646 Chestnut, Richland R. A. Pringle & Snn JERRY W. CRUM 1919 Jay St. "C" (424 W. Lewis) P. F. Collier DONALD R. WUNN 1911 Jay St. "G" (424 W. Lewis) P. F. Collier Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that we accept these three. Motion carried. Relative to the Service -Vehicle parking permits -- since we were out of town, this has not yet come out of Committee. Relative to Mr. Bauman: I will make the same statement I made a few days ago -- The committee and practically all the council as a whole looked into this back to 1950 -- the complaints for Mr. Bauman, against Mr. Bauman and by Mr. Bauman -- and it is our opinion that there is no basis for a complaint by this man. Stanley: reported that the County Commissioners had met and granted the franchise to the West Pasco Water System and not to the P.U.D. The P.U.D. will serve water up to Road 52 - west; and WPWS will serve to Road 52 to the east. DIEMOND: (Streets, Engineering) ..i.- The Committee feels we should ask the State Highway for a traffic light at Chase and Lewis for the truck by-pass. On Road 28 and Lewis Street -- this intersection is a dangerous corner and for a matter of safety we should request the State to install traffic lights and holding lanes at that particular intersection. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Carter, that the Mayor be authorized to sign letter to the Highway Department to this effect. Motion carried. Approach to Old Bride: Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Kilbury, that a white line defining the west boundary of the Kennewick bound traffic for a distance of 150 feet from the bridge curb, so that people will realize they should move to the lane of traffic. Motion carried. HENDLER: (Parks, Library, Cemetery) Hendler reported there had been people objecting to the sale of season tickets for the swimming pool being handled at the Community Center only. He recommends the sale of season tickets at the swimming pool. Discussion was held. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that this be turned to the Park Committee of the Council to meet and effectuate. Motion carried. Police Department typewriter: One item which I should have brought up under Mr. Greenlee's report: Hendler read the motion relative to the service contract -for the Police Department typewriter. Inquired if this service contract had been entered into. VanHoy reported that it had not, because of the dif- ference of fee therefor depending on the number of shifts this machine is used. (the motion referred to appeared. in May 7 minutes) Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that since there is no service contract let, to turn this to the Police Committee for consideration. Motion carried. Hendler reported that it was the intent of the Council to let the service agreement to the Basin Typewriter Co. at the time of the decision, May 7, 1963. Greenlee: Inquired about the loader which is to be transferred to the Cemetery Department, especial as toresp sibility in case of break -down, etc. Discussion was held. No action. ORDINANCES.; C""; Ordinance No. 1101: ORDINANCE NO. 1104: (held up temporarily) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 66, WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCT- ING CERTAIN SANITARY SEWERS, TOGETHER WITH MANHOLES, WITHIN.A CERTAIN AREA OF THE CITY, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1068, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON SAID ROLL. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that the three (3) written protests to L.I.D. #66 have been considered and the objections overruled by the Council. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read Ordinance No. 1104 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1104 was read by title only. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. 1104 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Ordinance No. 1104. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 18, 1963 ORDINANCE NO. 1106: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 to RESIDENTIAL R-2 (Lots 1, 2; 3 - AND 4, BLOCK 12, SYLVESTER'S SECOND ADDITION). ,I it Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. 1106 be read by title only. Motion carried.) Ordinance No. 1106 was read by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. 1106"has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt it Ordinance No. 1106. Motion carried by roll call vote of 6 -yes and 1 -no (Kilbury voting "no"). li ORDINANCE NO. 1107: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 2, PETTIT'S ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE- CORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 42, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read Ordinance No. 1107 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1107 was read by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. 1107 has been read by title only. Motion carried Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that upon the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee, the 6" terra cotta sewer line and 1-1/2" galvanized water line, steel manhole and pipe in alley in Block 2, Pettit's Addition has NO VALUE to the City of Pasco and that the City reserves the right to recover the water meters and appurtenances in that alley. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Ordinance No. 1107, Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Stanley, that the Mayor be authorized to sign and the Clerk be authorized to attest the Bill of Sale as amended. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 546: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE THE OUTSIDE 10 FEET OF BOTH SIDES OF ILLINOIS STREET FROM BONNEVILLE TO SYLVESTER. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 546 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 546 wasrread in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 546 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution No. 546. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 547: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FROM FUNDS IN EXCESS OF EXTIMATED REVENUES OR RECEIPTS FOR THE CEME- TERY DEPARTMENT. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read Resolution No. 547. Motion carried. Resolution No. . 547 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 547 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution No. 547. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). NEW BUSINESS: VANHOY: brought up the question of additional repairs necessary on the typewriter for the Police De- partment. Following discussion, Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to have this typewriter re- paired. Motion carried 6 -yes and 1 -no (Hendler voting "no"). KILBURY: Reported that our County Engineer is a candidate for the position of Director of Highways. Motion—made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that the Mayor be instructed to write a letter endorsing "Pat" Thompson for Director of Highways. Motion carried. (letter to be written to State Highway Com- mission -- Ernest Cowell). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond, to adjourn to next regular meeting date, July 2, 1963, Motion carried. [adjourned 10:48 P.M. DST] T. R. VanHo , Mayor {i Attest: 1 i Adah M. Perry, City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1963. s Representat