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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-1963 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 17, 1963 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable T. R. VanHoy, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: G. E. Carter, L. R. Diemond, Ed Hendler, H. C. J C. D. Kilbury and Allen D. Stanley. Councilman Greenlee was absent. D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney and George R. Fisher, City Engineer -Supervisor were also present. APPROVING MINUTES: Motion.made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that the minutes of September 3, 1963 be approved as written. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: W. M. FOSTER, District Engineer (HIGHWAY COMMISSION MEETING): Letter signed by W. M. Foster, dated September 12, 1963 to Mayor VanHoy, Re: C.S. 1102 P.S.H. No. 3. Pasco By -Pass: In answer to our letter to Mr. Foster requesting a change in the meeting date from the month of September to the month of October: The Secretary of the State Highway Commission will arrange for time for the City to appear during the week of October 28th -- they will advise of the exact time and date. N/A W. M. FOSTER, District Engineer: (ILLINOIS STREET INTERSECTION): I, Letter signed by W. M. Foster, dated September 13, 1963 to Mr. Fisher, Re: C.S. 1102 P.S.H. No. 3., Illinois Street Intersection: This letter relates to a time study made about t e above stated intersec- tion by the Highway Department for the purpose of determining the delays that are being experienced by truckers at this site. The study covered the dates of August 7th and 8th of this year. The average delay as shown by the study: approximately 12 seconds for all vehicles and less than 20 seconds for the large combination units. The maximum delay recorded was less than two (2) minutes and occurred just before 8 o'clock in the morning of the 7th. A time -delay study chart was attached. (discussion) N/A W. M.FOSTER, District Engineer, (ROAD 28 6 LEWIS STREET INTERSECTION): Letter signed by W. M. Foster, dated September 6, 1963 : C.S. 1102, P.S.H. No. 3, County Road #28 Inter- section: "We wish to advise you that the proposal for channel ziht--the intersection of this road and P.S.H. No. 3 has been approved and that the necessary work will be initiated in the very near future to accomplish this change. In addition, please be advised that we intend to immediately install signs on the over -crossing structure which will alert eastbound drivers of the approaching intersection and the fact that turning movements can be anticipated.ft" N/A R. S. JONES PAINT CONTRACTORS -- PAINTING THE JAIL PAYMENT THEREOF: Mr. Jones submitted the voucher for payment of this job on September 10, 1963, He requested that the Council speed up the account as he was in need of the payment. Letter from Mr. Fisher and A. L. McKibbin Chief of Police read at this same time stating the job had been done as per agreement and completed in a satisfactory manner, recommending that payment be made to Jones Paint Contracting in the amount of $628.01 plus state tax in the amount of $28.12. -for a total of $653.12. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond that voucher in proper order bearing the necessary signatures be allowed. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CHIEF A. L. McKIBBIN -- TIME EARNED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT: Re: subject which was discussed at workshop meeting, relating to accumulated vacation time which was in excess of 24 days for some of the employees -- this was caused because of their time earned being deduc- ted before vacation -- in reality, therefore, the time accumulated is actually earned time. It appeared to bec-the general concensus of opinion at the time, that I (Police Chief) would use all -of the time pos- sible during the year; and at the close of the year, those who had days in excess=of six (6) days would be paid for the time in excess - at the regular rate. If this is the present thinking of the Council, the Police Chief requests some official action at this time to enable him to set schedule for time -off, for the people involved. Also, whether or not he can plan on paying these men for that portion of their time that they would have in excess of 6 days as of December 31, 1963. (surplus of funds in "Salary, Patrolman" and "Salary, Meter Maid".) Carter: It's a matter of earned time, it's due them, has nothing to do with vacation. Aim: To give as much time off as possible, between now and the 1st of the year and to pay them for any days left in lieu of time off -- so they will start out with no more than 6 days next year. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that this be turned to committee for final discussion and report back. Motion carried. ADAH M. PERRY, Cite Clerk (TRANSFER $666_2424 FROM "TELEPHONE" TO "GROUP INSURANCE":) "Permission is requested to transfer $666.24 from Telephone to Group Insurance under the Miscellaneous Department of the 1963 budget:' Motion made by James, seconded by Stanley, that this request be granted. Motion carried. A. L. McKIBBIN. Police Department (TRANSFER $50.00 FROM SALARY, METER MAID TO SALARY. DANCE MATRON): Requests transfer of funds in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) from salary for meter maid to salary for dance matron. There is a surplus in the budgeted salary for meter maid. The amount budgeted for dance matron is nearly depleted, and it is anticipated there will be 3 or 4 more dances this year. Motion made by James, seconded by Stanley, that this request be granted. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 17. 1963 H. W. PARKINSON. Airport Manager (SHOP 6 STORAGE AREA - BLDG. #68 -- "STREET"O Letter signed by Parkinson, dated September 9, 1963 to George R-. Fisher: The 3,200 sq. ft. shop, office and lavatory equipped with an automatic oil furnace which makes the complete area ideal for winter use. Unheated storage area (3,500 sq. ft.) is equipped with over-head.lighting and with large double doors for easy access for equipment. An outside storage area is also available with the building. Parkinson will recommend a figure of $100.00 per month, city pay the furnace mtnce., airport furnish water for ordinary lavatory use, city pay the electricity and fuel oil -- the building will be available October 1, 1963. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that we accept the terms and lease building on a month to month basis. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that we authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary lease in conjunction with previous letter. Motion carried. CASCADE NATURAL GAS CO. (Carlson 6 Snowden) dated 9-17-63 to the Mayor: Re: Street cut on WEST LEWIS STREET AND ILLINOIS (intersection): Requests permission of the Council to make a street cut on West Lewis Street and Illinois intersection, for the purpose of installing a natural gas main across West Lewis St. == to serve customers on West "A". Reason: large rocks under West Lewis St. making it impossible as far as boring or jacking. Re- pairs would be made according to specifications as requested by City Engineer as to ballast, tamping and hot asphalt replacement. (discussion was held on this matter in length and detail) More attempts are to be made by the Gas Company about ten feet to the west. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Stanley, that the City Engineer be granted authority to grant per- mission (if in his satisfaction sufficient effort has been made to go underneath Lewis Street by the Cascade Natural Gas Company). Motion carried. ARTHUR C. DE WITT: (Hendler requested this letter be read) EAST PASCO: "Inasmuch as Pasco City Council has an active Police Committee and with State Aid has made note -worthy gain in eliminating open vice in East Pasco it is my thot with sanction of City Council this Police Com- mittee might be able to guarantee that East Pasco will be kept clean. I have signed offer from prominent Pasco business man, who prefers to remain anonymous at this time, pledge to contribute $250.00 to any worthy charity or charities designated by the City Council, in ex- change for resolution from entire city council that now that East Pasco has been cleaned up, it (East Pasco) will be kept clean. Thank you. /s/ Arthur C. DeWitt, Editor, Tri -Cities Today." N/A PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARING -- L.I.D. No. 67: Notice of Public Hearing (Resolution No. 552) was read. Mayor declared the Public Hearing Open. Requested comments from the audience of those who are in favor of the L.I.D. Question was asked re- lating to the payment schedule etc. The question of risers and 'ys' was also brought up. All questions were discussed and answered. Mayor requested comments in protest to L.I.D. #67. None from the audience. Two (2) written protests were read: (1) Richard G. & Anne M. Schultz, Portland, Oregon and (2) Mr. John Skartland. One letter from Ethel G. Alexander was read, this being one of inquiry. Mayor asked for further question or comment. There being no further comment, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion made by James, seconded by Stanley, that the necessary ordinance be drawn, setting up L.I.D. No. sixty-seven (62). Motion carried. VISITORS: Mayor VanHoy requested anyone in the audience wishing to address the council to do so at this time. RAYMOND M. SMALL -- Pasco Eagles -- REQUESTS PERMISSION TO PLACE SIGNS: The Eagles are putting.on a mid -winter conference they seek permission to place signs approximately 80" wide and 8' long to be placed inside the city limits approximately 8 to 10 feet off the shoulder of the road, the sign being "Welcome Eagles". This will be the week of December 7th. Construction proposed 4 x 4 posts - one sign to be placed on the West end of Pasco, one on the East end of Pasco and one on the North. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Stanley, that permission be granted. Motion carried. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, to amend motion to read "with the approval of the City Engineer's Office". Motion carried. Motion as amended carried;. unanimous. CLAIMS: DWIGHT M. LEDFORD: ($14.56) This claim was turned to committee for investigation and report back tonight. It is the recommendation of the committee, after due deliberation, that this claim be denied. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that this claim be denied. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: KILBURY: (Claims, Finance): ire INSURANCE BIDS: There has been some consideration given to the possibility of the City of Pasco putting I� Mir liability insurance up for bid, with the possiblity of obtaining a lower premium rate. This has been investigated thoroughly and it has been found that too many cities and even in the case of the State �' of Washington, have found that submitting liability insurance to carriers for bids, is a dead end. There may come a time when it is impossible to obtain insurance. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that for the best interests of the City of Pasco, that the jl j City at this time not change their present method of obtaining their liability insurance. Motion carried.1 JAMES: (Planning, Legislative, Building): } !I RIGHT-OF-WAY PURCHASE BY STATE: Relative to right-of-way purchase by state, adjacent to the Golf Course, this will be handled by Resolu- tion under that portion of agenda (R.554). REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS OLD, CAR „BODIES: This has been reported on in previous meeting. There are two (2) scrap iron dealers in tie area''and-either one will take them. One of them stated that if the steel has been taken off, and only the tin bodies remaining, he would not be interested -- the other one stated that he would take any and all car..bodies. This is.in reference to the clean-up of the city. There is a place for these bodies, A.W.C.,DISTRICT MEETING ON OCTOBER 4, 7:30 at RICHLAND: We have been requested to inform the host -mayor of the number of persons wishing to attend this meeting for purpose of setting up their banquet etc. The Council was.polled: Stanley - yes at this time; Diemond questionable butyes at this time; Mayor -yes; Fisher -yes; James -yes; and City Clerk and Treasurer to be contacted and invited to attend. GREENLEE.;. (Fire and Light): PURCHASES: Mr. Greenlee being absent, Mr. Carter read the purchase request: Water Department requests purchase in the amount of $1,603.82 for: 20 Gallons of Zep-o-ban for sewer plant $ 88.40 Frames, ribbons, 6 plates for addressograph 33.31 1 12 x 6 Reducer 70.00 12 Pair jobman gloves #1714 Sewer plant 12.27 12 Pair jobman gloves #1710 Sewer plant 10.82 6 Flourescent Safety cones 28" 28.08 6 #665 Dietz 3 -way Visi-Flashlights 92.66 1 2" Water Meter 193.44 Assorted Meter Repair Parts 384.88 35 Assorted Galv. Fittings 11.05 294 Ft. 3/4" GJ. Pipe 52.92 294 Ft. 1-1/2" Gal. Pipe 119.72 14 Assorted Brass Valves 263.81 10 3/4" x 12" Meter Yokes 82.99 7 Dresser Repair Clamps 159.47 Total: $ 1,603.82 Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, to approve these purchases. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). STANLEY: ( Sewer 6 Water) : P.U.D. MEETING -- HAVSTAD REFUND: Have not been successful in setting up joint meeting on this matter, M will o so at first mutual opportunity. F.C.I.D. Re: LEWIS ADDITION REPLAT: Nothing has come from them to date on this -- The FCID is holding thier meeting tonight also, perhaps something could come from this. CARTER: (Police, Civil Defense) BUSINESS. LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Applications for business licenses under Ordinance No. 990 were read as.follows: 1. Tri -City Trailer Parts & Service (Alvin C. Jensen) 2. Dick Bennett Plastering (Richard D. Bennett) 3. Competition Products, Inc. (John F. Lindsay) 4. General Electric Credit Corp'n. (Gary Harris, Manager) 5. Patricia Fitzgerald 6. Mid -Mountain Contractor Inc. (C. E. Lippencott, Jr.) 7. Jack Trimble West Side Service (Jack B. Trimble) 8. Sceva Construction Co. Inc. (Dale Duvall) 9. Emory Electric Co. (Glen H. Emory) Trailer Service for mobile 817 W. Yakima homes and campers 1.716 N. Chase Contractor, Plaster Mail order for auto equip. 1617 W. Brown and marine equipment 611 W. Columbia Credit Office, G.E. Rd 28 6 W. Lewis Beauty shop in Bowling Alley B] Box 1142, Kennewick Contractor 1131 W. Court Service Station N. 2928 Madella, Spokane Contractor 4th & Bonneville Contractor, Electrical Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that we accept these. Motion carried. Under Ordinance No. 741 there were four (4) applications read ad follows: 1. H.B. Sales - Mike Brudner 208 S. 4th; St. Louis Solicit, Cookers (shangri-la) 2. Tom Weidenhoft Clover Leaf Motel Solicit, Keystone Readers 3. Jim Osborne Star Route, Mesa Solicit, P. F. Colliers 4. C. Gene Beerbohm Thielen Motel Solicit, Keystone Readers Motion made by Carter, seconded by Kilbury, that these be acdepted. Motion carried. Under Ordinance No. 1071= (Trade Stimulator) One application read: The Ace, J. C. Bailie. Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that this be accepted. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEETEMBER 17. 1963 ORDINANCE NO. 965 (Music & Pinball): Two Owner (master) licenses applied for: 1. The Ace Music Co., J. C. Bailie - for the year 7-1-62 to 7-1-63 $500.00 2. Central Music Co., M. M. Triplett - for the year 7-1-63 to 7-1-64 500.00 Discussion was held on the application by the Ace Music Co. This was voted on separately. Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that we accept the application for the Owner's License (Master License) f submitted by J. C. Bailie, for the year 1962 to 1963, July 1. Motion carried. Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that we accept the applications of M. M. Triplett for the Owner's License (Master License) and the individual licenses for machines submitted - 35 in number. Motion carried. Carter said that commendation was due pertaining to the licenses coming in, there being very few unpaid. One 8 -apartment license, partially paid; one service station not paid and only partial due from the Eagles. NEW CHAIR AT FRONT DESK POLICE DEPT.: AND ADDING MACHINE: McKibbin of the Police Department requests that he be allowed to use the $265.00 in capital outlay specified for a new typewriter - for the pur- chase of a new chair and adding machine. (chair $46.00 plus tax and adding machine $175.00 plus tax) Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, That in as much as the committee has not discussed this, that it be turned to the committee. Motion carried. PASCO EAST SIDE RAID: As yet, we have not heard anything from the Attorney General's Office. We are all waiting - when the news is forthcoming, it will be published. (Discussion was held relative to the J.C.Bailie Owner/Master License and machine licenses thereunder.) The Attorney is to take whatever action is applicable in this case, upon the receipt of the list of delinquent licenses. DIEMOND: (Streets, Engineering) GRAY & OSBORN E: Meeting was held with Mr. Gray the first week in September. Report was suppose to be completed for this meeting, but problems arose in the printing shop. There will be a study meeting called upon receipt of this report at which time Mr. Gray will be in attendance. Maitland Street j will also come up at this time. James requested that the councilmen be notified of the time and date i of meeting. BUDGET MEETING (1964): Meeting has been contemplated for the 23rd -- Due to conflicting meeting concern -I ing at least three of the council, Carter requests that this be re -scheduled and that the council and j i department heads be called. After some discussion it was decided that the meeting will be held on the 25th of September, 1963 -- All councilmen and department heads to be so notified. (for purpose of assessing the budget) Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that Ordinance No. 990 be presented to committee for study with reference to pool tables, contractors, etc. within that ordinance, which are presenting some prob- lems with reference to the enforcement thereof by the Clerk's office. Motion carried. HENDLER: (Parks, Library, Cemetery): -PUBLIC LAVATORY: A letter was received by Hendler in which a mother states that there is no place within downtown Pasco where a person can use a rest -room. There is no public .place of this kind, and suggesting that tome civic organization may be talked into installing and maintaining one. (The only place at this time - city hall). -This will be studied by proper committee. THE TRIANGLE NORTH OF SYLVESTER STREET: is completed, curbed, leveled, cleansed and grass is now .growing. It looks beautiful. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1124: i AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION TO BE SECTION 104 TO ORDINANCE NO. 990 AND PASCO CITY CODE CHAPTER 3-1, AS IT NOW EXISTS, RELATING TO DISCRETIONARY WAIVER OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND BEING AN ORDIN- ANCE LICENSING THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON IN THE i �.�. CITY OF PASCO; LICENSING ALL SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS AND LAWFUL GAMES CARRIED ON IN THE CITY OF PASCO AND WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS THEREOF. i Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. 1124 be read by title only. Motion carried; Ordinance No. 1124 was read by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. j 1124 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to , adopt Ordinance No. 1124. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the business license required by the Kiwanis Club be waived (for Ice Vogues). Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 554: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION I OF CITY LANDS TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT i OF HIGHWAYS, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 3. i 1 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Diemond, to read Resolution No. 554. Motion carried. Resolution No. 554 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that Resolution No. 554 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 554. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that the Mayor be authorized to sign this real property voucher. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION N0...555: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1964. SEPTEMBER 17. 1963 Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that Resolution No. 555 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 555 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 555 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution No. 555. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: EAST PASCO RAID: Kilbury asked the Mayor if he had informed the city administration or the Mayor Pro -Tem w e1 n he" left town August 29th. Mayor stated he had left word with the Supervisor and other members at city hall (discussion) This matter to be turned to committee. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury that this be turned to committee for purpose of drafting resolution to require the Mayor's office shall notify the Mayor Pro -Tem when he intends to leave town for an excess of 48 hours; his antici- pated stay,.and where he could be reached in case of emergency. Motion carried. (Claims, Accounting) ORDINANCE NO. 1123: Kilbury questioned the Mayor relative to reports in the paper as to provisions of this ordinance. Discussion was held relative to these provisions, cost, political implications, etc. N/A ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Carter, seconded by Diemond, to adjourn to next regular council meeting date, October first, 1963. Motion carried. (adjourned 9:45 P.M.) z T." T . V nHoy, Mayor Attest: Adah M. Perry, City Clerk Passed and Approved thisV/n-Ag day of (0 , 1963 tz Clerk's representative.