HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-1963 MinutesREGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PASCO, WASHINGTON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. DST by Honorable T. R. Van Hoy, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
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JULY 2, 1963
By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: G. E. Carter, L. R. Diemond, R. L. Greenlee,
Ed Hendler, H. C. James, Chas. D. Kilbury. City Attorney D. Wayne Campbell was also present.
Councilman Allen D. Stanley arrived at 10:35.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James that the minutes of the meeting held June 18, 1963 be
approved as written, (pages 3242 thru 3245 of Book 13). Motion carried.
BILLS:
Bills against the City were presented and read as follows:
Current Expense $
Water.Department
Street Department
Cemetery Department
Library
Park Department
Golf Course
Construction Golf Course
Yacht Basin
Library Construction & Acq.
Total - All Departments
34,256.47
20,803.94
4,542.58
1,789.67
2,515.71
6,167.40
4,798:23
611.62
12.00
1,882.92
$ 77,379.94
Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler that all bills properly signed, be paid. Carried by
roll call vote of six (6).
COMMUNICATIONS:
MID COLUMBIA REGIONAL LIBRARY: Letter dated June 19, 1963 signed by Mrs. Myrtle M. Cadwell,
Chairman Mid -Columbia Regional Library Board stating board would appreciate Council's serious interest
in a specific contract proposal. Committee recommended that they do not express the Council's
serious interest at this particular time. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury that we
answer Mid -Columbia Regional Library indicating that the Council is not interested at this time in
a specific contract proposal. Motion carried.
WASHINGTON STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION: Proposed connection from the future PSH No. 11 interchange
to existing Oregon Street south of the cemetery. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury that
this*be turned to Street Committee, also to the City Engineer for clarification. Motion carried.
REFUND OF GOLF COURSE SEASON TICKET: Letter of June 21, 1963 read from Gene Morrison stating he had
purchased a student season ticket at the Golf Course on June 11, 1963. June 20, his father was
notified that he was to be transferred. As Mr. Morrison had used the ticket only twice, he
requested partial refund of $15.38 he had paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4),
Diemond and Kilbury voting "No".
A. L. MC KIBBIN REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON NEW CAR FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT: Suggestion
made old car be advertised for sale rather than traded in on new car, with possibility of getting
better price. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter that the Mayor and City Supervisor and the
Chief of Police write up the necessary specifications with trade or without trade for the purchase
of this car, with call for bids August 6, 1963 2:00 P.M. DST." Motion carried.
MOSQUITO SPRAYING AT THE BIG PASCO INDUSTRIAL PARK: Letter of July 2, 1963 from Del C. Isaacson,
General Manager, confirming their desire and request for the service of mosquito and insect
spraying at the Big Pasco Industrial Park. Motion made by James, seconded by Greenlee that this
service be*exte6ded io Big Pasco at cost plus 15%, and the monies from Big Pasco for this service be
put into the Health portion of the budget to defray the cost of spraying and maintenance of our
equipment. Motion carried.
RYDER TYPEWRITER & EQUIPMENT: Letter of June 21, 1963 from R. E. Ryder, of Ryder Typewriter & Equip-
ment read. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Kilbury to return this letter to the Purchasing
Agent for a determination and recommendation to the Council. Motion carried.
Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter that this letter on two counts, one, that it is a vicious,
competitive complaint; that it is also taken from a lot of assumption, taken from the local press;
which is at best, not always accurate, and I would so move to strike the letter from the minutes of
this meeting. Motion carried.
WASHINGTON STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION: Letter of June 27, 1963, signed by Ernest A. Cowell, regard
to successor to Mr. William A. Bugge, Director of Highways, and assuring us consideration will
be given our recommendation.
JOHN M. KELTCH: Letter read requesting installation of a light on the corner of West "A"'and Road 28
to discourage pilfering from his equipment. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James that the matter
be turned to the Light Committee. Motion carried.
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY: Letter requesting transfer of $5.10 from the court costs to books and periodical's,
both under the maintenance and operation item of the Legal Department. Money needed to pay for
books, Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James that request be granted. Motion carried.
A. J. ANTHONY - PARK AND RECREATION AREA IN NORTH END OF CITY: Letter read from Mr. Anthony
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_�- requesting what:steps:be taken:to;,•i.n!ittiate:i.m{5rovementtiniarea�behindiTri+�C.ity LwmberrYa'rd:., Motion
made by Hendler, seconded by James to turn matter to Park Board for their consideration and reco-
mmendation. Motion carried.
Suggestion by Councilman Hendler in regard to that portion of the letter pertaining to "eye sore
and potential fire hazards" requests that the City Clerk send Mr. Anthony a copy of our Nuisance and
Abatement Ordinance, informing him of the necessary steps to that ordinance that can be taken by the
c itizens for beautification of that particular area.
COLLEGE VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH -- RUBY STREET: Letter of June 26, 1963 from Mr. Hugh M. Osborn,
Diaconate Chairman, College View Baptist Church requesting what width street, City will require
when opening for public use, Ruby Street from 21st through 22nd. Decision made that Council shall
rhspond to Mr. Osbourne's request as soon as it has been decided.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
REZONING NP RIGHT OF WAY PROPERTY BETWEEN 10th & VINE. & "A" & RAILWAY TRACKS: Mayor Van Hoy read
the Notice of Public Hearing -- Mayor Van Hoy declared thePublic Hearing on rezoning this property
on 10th and "A" from R-2 to Commercial C-1. No one spoke in favor or opposition, or in writing.
Mayor Van Hoy declared the hearing to be closed.
EASEMENT - FOSTER ADDITION: The southerly 10 feet of Lot 23, Block 2, Replat of Foster's Addition to
Pasco according to the plat thereof.• Water Superintendent Whetsler reported the City would have
no need to use this for water or sewer. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James that the
request be granted and the Mayor and'City Clerk be authorized to sign. Motion carried.
APPEALS AND COMPLAINTS:
DAVE BUTCHER: 404 S. Wehe, entered claim in the amount of $656.40 for lumber burned by the Pasco
Fire Department while they were burning cheet grass from vacant lots in the vicinity of 308 North
Main Street. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James to turn the matter to the Insurance
Agents Committee. Motion carried.
FOREMER FIREMAN'GEORGE BRITAIN CLAIM: George Britain feels he hasn't been paid enough of the
money that he put into the Firemen's Pension Fund --he feels that he hasn't got enough of the
interest that has been paid, or his share of what was paid into the Firemen's Pension Fund.
Motion made by James, seconded by Carter that this matter be turned to the Fire Committee of the
Council, and the City Attorney for determination. Motion carried.
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE PUD (REVISE; Motion made by Headler, seconded by James
that this be turned over to the Water Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried.
COUNCILMAN HENDLER: Requested he be excused to address the Council. Request for refund of $6.00
paid on parking violations April 29, 30 and May 24, 1963. Councilman stated he was on City business
at the time of each violation, and the tickets were mailed to him on June 21, 1963. Motion made
by Carter, seconded by Diemond that when a ticket is brought to the Mayor's attention and marked City
business, and it is City business, it should be excused. Discussion followed. Motion carried.
Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Greenlee that Councilman Hendler be refunded his $6.00.
Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Hendler Abstaining.
Motion na de by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury that the Mayor or his representative be authorized
to void all tickets issued to'visitors visiting our community for convention purposes. Motion
carried.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES:
COUNCILMAN KILBURY announced a meeting of the Claims, Special Finance and Office Procedure Committee
at 7:30 P.M. DST, July 3, 1963.
LEONARD J. NEWELL CLAIM returned to the City because it is in the amount of $98.00. Motion made
by Kilbury, seconded by James that Newell claim be returned to the Insurance Committee'of the Council
for study and report. Motion carried.
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS: Submitted proposal to Mayor and City Council.
Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Greenlee that this matter be turned to Committee for study and
report after the second proposal has been received. Motion carried.
GRIFFIN, HAGEN & KROEGER: Letter received by Councilman'Kilbury from Roscoe A. Day. Mr. Day expects
to be in Spokane shortly and will contact Mr. Kilbury prior to that time in order to meet with him
in Pasco.
ACTUARIAL STUDY FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND: Copy received, indicating the City will have to levy a tax
of at least .73 mills. -to be appropriated for the Firemen's Pension Fund for the next budgetary
year.
COUNCILMAN JAMES: URBAN RENEWAL
James spoke briefly of the meeting held and attended by the Council and Mayor last Tuesday and
Wednesday with the Federal people from H.A.F.A and H.F.A. regard to Urban Renewal. Questions
asked and answers received were beneficial to all, and felt the meeting to be very worth while.
Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury that J. G. Melville Regional Administrator for Housing
and Home Fl6ance Agency, San Francisco be sent a letter asking for their coordinator to visit with
us to see whether or not we can use his services to coordinate a citizen's committee for possible
improvement in areas of our community that need improvement, and that this service be requested by
the Mayor. Motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN GREENLEE: -WATER DEPARTMENT
Request to purchase as submitted by C. F. Whetsler, Superintendent, Water Department in the
amount of $565.61. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, that request be granted. Motion
carried by roll call vote of six (6).
SAFETY OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AT 3rd and CLARK:
Committee requested Chief Cooney to make investigation and recommendations back to the Committee.
Greenlee presented proposals from the following:
Empire Electric $ 96.00
Pasco Electric 100.00
Ham's Electric 74.00
The above proposals for electrical work. The P.U.D. cost of hanging the lights, and wiring
to the building, $75.00, the City to buy the parts, $12.00, and the light itself, which is to be
a three-way red stop light, is $75.00, for a total of $276.00, plus tax and freight, if any.
Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James that the Fire Chief be authorized to go ahead and
request installation, order lights, bill it back to the Street Department, not in excess 6f
$250.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
COUNCILMAN DIEMOND WATER COMMITTEE:
Water Committee met with Terry Thompson on June 27, to discuss the bonding capacity of the Water
Department and again on July •1, with Hollie Cornell to discuss our sewer interceptor•lines for
West Pasco, and as a result of both of these meetings, the Water Committee recommends that Pasco
apply for the study and planning loan, which is interest free, from the H.H.F.A. Office for an
interceptor sewer survey and study. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by James that we apply for this
offer. Motion carried.
Hollie Cornell to prepare applications for City.
On June 26th bids were received from Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., or $60,400.00 and United
States Pipe and Foundry Co., for $57,404.40. The Water Committee recommends that we accept the
United States Pipe and Foundry bid of $57,404.40. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by James that
the United States Pipe and Foundry bid of $57,404.40 -be accepted. Motion carried by roll call vote
of s ix. (6) .
CARTER BUSINESS LICENSES:
Five (5) business license applications submitted under Ordinance 990 as follows:
The 49er Drive In
1315 N. Chase
Drive In Restuaaunt
(Violet E. Williamson)
(Change of ownership)
Idaho Supplies, Inc.
216 S. 6th
Wholesale Bldg. Materials
(D. H. Daly)
"Arts"
322 W. Lewis
Street Photography
(Arthur Dewitt)
(To cover employees doing work outside
322 W. Lewis.
Bob l; Lou Taylor Maid
3rd & Park
Lunch Wagon
(Robert Gorhan)
Montgomery Ward & Co.
Corner 5th & Lewis
Truck load tire sale
(R.L. Starns)
(Location OK by ALMcK.)
June 24 & 25
Motion made by Carter,
seconded by Hendler that these
be accepted.
Six (6) Solicitors license applications -submitted for approval under Ordinance 741.as follows:
Lois Gladwell 1707 N. Poplar Studio Girl Cosmetics
Ross B. Hammer 1716 W. Hopkins AAA Heating & Air Cond.
William Douglas Quine 219 Atkins 'AAA Heating & Air Cond.
Daniel L. Mclvor . 232 13th Ave. E. Seattle P. F. Collier
Lawrence R. Faubert 1742 E. Jadwin, Richland P. F. Collier
Russell A. Sisung 830 W. Klamath, Kennewick P. F. Collier
Motion made by Carter, seconded by Kilbury that these be accepted. Motion carried.
::,,t:ioMotidn Ingdeabye:Esirtec,,7sedonoedrbyrGceetihee thatisoea.i.ativdbipdei<park;i:ng„iperfiu,t ;fol tNatura:l
Gas Co., be denied. Motion carried.
COUNCILMAN DIEMOND STREETS. ENGINEERING:
Street grade change at Ruby and Poplar, requested by Mr. David Bower. Street Committee
recommends this request be denied. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Carter that the street
grade change be denied. Motion carried. Hendler abstaining.
RICHARDSON & JAY STREET SIGNS
Motion made by Diemond, seconded by James that Street Department be authorized to erect a
.temporary, painted wooden sign at the Richardson and Jay Street intersection. Motion carried.
Diemond told of plans for the grade change at 9th and -"All Streets, requested Councilmen to
inspect plans in the Mayor's office immediately after adjournment.
Diemond commented on the white line which has been painted on the street at the approach to the
old bridge, which has been helpful in keeping motorists from hitting the curb.
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Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter that the City Clerk write to Mr. Foster of the Highway
Department, requesting that he meet with this Council in the immediate future. Motion carried.
(This is in regard to the down -town drainage problem on Fourth and Lewis Streets. _
COUNCILMAN HENDLER LIBRARY
Library Committee still working on the proposed budget.
GOLF COURSE: I
Mr: Wyman's report shows receipts for the first six months to be $32,024.00.
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POOL:
Mr. Wyman's report shows receipts from June 10, of $5,679.00.
All recreation programs started on June 24, from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M., five days a week offering
playground leadership, in the parks with organized games, sports and special activities. Problem of
season tickets has been solved, with selling them at the swimming pool.
Meeting called for Park and Recreation Committee of the Council together with the Park Board for
July 10, 1963, 7:30 P.M. DST.
�I REPORTS FROM OFFICERS:
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT
Presented by C. F. Whetsler, Water Superintendent, and read by Mayor T. R. Van Hoy.
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BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT
�i For the Month of June, •1963, presented by R. B. Lovelace, Building Inspector, and read by Mayor
T. R. Van Hoy.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1108 REZONING NP RIGHT OF WAY PROPERTY BETWEEN 10th and VINE), "A" & RAILWAY TRACKS
An ordinance changing the zone classification from Residential R-2 to Commercial C-1. Motion made
by James, seconded by Diemond that Ordinance No. 1108 be read by title, only. Motion carried.
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Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond that Ordinance No. 1108 has been read. Motion carried.
jMotion made by James, seconded by Diemond to adopt Ordinance No. 1108. Motion carried by roll call
j vote, five for and one against.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 548: A'resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, declaring
its intention to construct certain sanitary sewers, together•with manholds, within a certain area
pf the City and to create a local improvement district to assess the cost and expense of said improve-
ment against the properties in said district specially benefitted thereby; and notifying all persons
who may desire to object to said improvement to appear and present their objections at a meeting of
the City Council to be held on August 6., 1963• Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond that
Resolution 548 be read. Motion carried.
(Councilman Stanley arrived, 10:35 P.M.) Resolution read by Hendler. Motion made b James, seconded If
by Diemond that Resolution No. 548 has been read. Motion carried.
Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond that Resolution No. 548 be adopted. Motion carried by roll
call vote of seven (7). �I
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
RUBY STREET VACATION:
Mayor Van Hoy gave his opinion upon*the advice of Acting City Attorney, that when petitioner Robertson
withdrew his signature, the petition was "killed" because there were not enough valid.signatures
supporting the petition.
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LEWIS ADDITION IRRIGATI'ON:
Discussion held with audience regarding Lewis Addition water. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by 1
James that we inform the Franklin County Irrigation District No. 1 that we are available .for
negotiation to arrive at an acceptable answer to Section 14 of the proposed agreement. Moti6nncarried.
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CHIEF OF POLICE MC KIBBINN
Requested that a service contract be negotiated on the electric typewriter which was recently repaired
so that it may be used'in hi§ department three shifts. Motion made by Ki.lbury, seconded by Diemond
to turn toethe Police Committee for report at the next meeting . Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Carter, seconded by James to adjourn to next regular meeting date, July 16, 1963.
Motion carried. (adjourned 11:10 P.M. DST.)
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T. R. Van Hoy, Mayor I
Attest:
Adah M. Perry, City Cler
PASSED AND APPROVED THI SDAY OF.Qat6lf— 1963.
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