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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-1963 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS` CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:08 P.M. by the Honorable T. R. VanHoy, Mayor. 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 Allen D. Stanley; George R. Fisher, City Engineer/Supervisor and D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney were also present. APPROVING MINUTES: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting, October 1st, 1963 as written. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to approve the minutes of the Budget Meeting, October 7th, 1963. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: J. T. BREWER, RESIGNATION - PLANNING COMMISSION: Letter dated October 2, 1963 to the Mayor submitting his resignation because of the press of business Mr. Brewer feels he does not have adequate time to devote to the commission. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that we accept this resignation, and send Mr. Brewer a letter of commendation for his service to the City. Motion carried. H. H. F. A. 1963. ect No. P -WASH - 3232 CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON CONTRACT NO. H-602-3020) dated October 11 City of Pasco's application for an advance of funds for preliminary and final plan preparation for the proposed construction of sanitary sewer system has been approved. Agreement papers submitted, and if ac- cepted, must be by December 10, 1963. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this matter be turned to the City Attorney, for study and his recommendation to the Mayor for rexecutioh., Motion carried '..'. N. P. RAILWAY CO. (Mr. Webb, dated 10-8-63) Thanking the City for the repairs to the portion of Tacoma Street adjacent to the Northern Pacific Depot. N/A MELVIN R. POPE (1816 West Nixon dated 9-30-63) PEDESTRIAN LANE: As a safety angle, requests that a pedestrian cross -walk at the end of the 1800 block of Nixon Street in front of the Safeway Store and new shopping center on Chase. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this be turned to the Street Committee, with the thought that 1/2 of this street is in the county. Motion carried. ROGER JAMES, SUPERVISING (PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER - DATED 10-4-63; 321 Hutton Bldg. Spokane 4, Washington): In part: "We recommend that the City of Pasco start immediate studies toward the elimination of storm water connections to the sanitary sewer. We would appreciate being kept informed of the progress of this study." Discussion was held on this problem. Mr. Whetsler says that the overflow occurs 12 to 15 times during the Year. Recommendation was made to take this letter to Olympia at the time of the audience with the State Highway Commission (10/29/63). DEL ISAACSON, (General Manager, PORT OF PASCO, dated 10-4-63): MAITLAND STREET: "This is to let you know that the Commissioners of the Port of Pasco have approved the proposition of an easement for the extension of Maitland Street southward into Big Pasco Industrial Park, which will be forthcoming in the near future as it is now pending completion by our respective engineers. We are writ- ing this letter to also let you know that approval was granted for removal of the excess material involved in the Maitland Street grading by yourselves." WARREN G. MAGNUSON, U.S.S. (dated 10-2-63) HHFA: This letter indicated that Senator Henry M. Jackson, and Senator Magnuson were pleased with the action taken by the Housing 6 Home Finance Agency officials in approving -"the allocation so preliminary and final planning may be accomplished on the addition planned for Pasco's sewerage system. HIGHWAY COMMISSION (dated 10-14-63) addressed to the Mayor "HEARING" "We wish to advise that the hearing before the State Highway Commission which was requested by the City ofl Pasco has been scheduled for 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 29th, 1963 in Room 401, Highways -Licenses Buildingl Olympia, Washington. We trust this arrangement will be satisfactory from your standpoint. - signed by Lorenz Goetz". II C. F. WHETSLER, Water Superintendent CHANGE IN BOND REDEMPTION SCHEDULE: Requests the City Clerk be instructed to change the bond redemption schedule for the year 1963 (Res. 557) from $2,957.50 per month to $4,119.00 per month for October, November and December. $4,323.00 has been transferred from Skilled Labor, Extra Labor and Overtime to the Bond Fund. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Stanley, that this request be granted. Motion carried. C. F. WHETSLER, Water Superintendent REFUND $220.00 to L. C. HAVSTAD: Requests the City Treasurer be authorized to refund $220.00 to Mr. L. C. Haystad, Route #1, Walla Walla, Washington (was paid by P.U.D. October 14, 1963 for the south half of Lot 1, Block 3, Riverhaven Subdivi- sion.) Mr. Haystad on December 4, 1961 paid to have the water line extended on Road 40, south of Sylves- ter. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that this refund be granted, to Mr. Haystad as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 15, 1963 C. F. WHETSLER, Water Superintendent, REFUND $334.62 to MR. BUMPAOUS, 3017 W. Opal: Request the City Treasurer be authorized to refund $334.62 to Mr. Joe Bumpaous, 3017 West Opal. (Paid by P.U.D. October 14, 1963, for three lots on south side of Agate, West of Road 32, and for lots 10, 12, 131 14 and 15, Block 2 Hull Lee Addition.) Mr. Bumpaous paid to have the water line extended north on R 32 to serve the lots on Opal, in Blocks 1 and 2 Hull Lee Addition. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that this refund be granted to Mr. Bumpaous as requested. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CITY CLERK: TRANSFER $10,890.00 FROM GOLF COURSE: Permission requested to transfer from the Golf Course to the Current Expense Fund $10,890.00 - - this is the amount due in the 1963 budget for in lieu of tax. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Hendler, to.g this request. Motion carried. CITY CLERK: TRANSFER $35.30 SPRAY PROGRAM: Permission requested to transfer the sum of $35.30 from Equipment Maintenance under the Spray program to Spray Material under the same program. This is needed due to more material being needed for extra spray- ing projects. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this request be granted. Motion carried. CITY CLERK: TRANSFER $381.81 FROM PBX OPERATOR TO DEPUTY TREASURER 6 WATER COLLECTOR: Request permission to transfer $381.81 from PBX Operator under the Administrative Department of the 1963 budget to Deputy Treasurer and Water Collector under Treasurer's Budget. This is needed due to extra help and vacation paid to former Deputy Treasurer. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this request be granted. Motion carried. (PETITIONS: G. A. TOOLEY - UNION OIL COMPANY (SIDEWALK WAIVER): Union oil company plans to construct a building at 815 West "A" Street and request a sidewalk waiver agreement on this property. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that this waiver be granted. Motion carried. (Kilbury out of room) (VISITORS: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, to set aside the regular order of business to hear from representatives from the School Board. Motion carried. STREET COMMITTEE (Pedestrian Overpass - New Elementary School): Dr. Thrasher and Mr. Bonnett, in the audience, stated that in view of the fact that the Street Committee was to report on this proposal of pedestrian overpass'which last meeting was presented.in a letter from Victor L. Wulff, they wished to be available in case of question or discussion pertaining to this item. Mr. Diemond read the letter which George R. Fisher, City Engineer had written in answer to Mr. Wulff which contained three recommendations: 1. Locate the east ramp of the overpass near a lot line so as to minimize the blocking -out effect in front of the abutting property. 2. Construction must be contained within the 13 feet of street right-of-way between the east right-of-way line of Chase Street and the location of future sidewalk. If additional area is required, it will be the responsibility of the school district to obtain the necessary en- croachment easements. 3. The Council feels that provision must be provided to prevent students from walking on the railings or from dropping objects onto vehicle or pedestrians passing under the structure. Discussion was held - stating that these were recommendations, pointing out that the main concern of the City was the safety angle - as an alternate to a covered overpass, 4 to 5 foot sides may be utilized. No specific location was pinned down because there will be some utilities coming out on that corner, and this may affect the location. There will be finces to direct the children to the overpass. Nothing in the letter was objectionable to Dr. Thrasher or Mr. Bonnett. FURTHER SAFETY FEATURES: Mr. Hendler stated that there had been some previous work in connection with cross -walks and needs of sidewalks, etc. Discussion was held on this problem. Hendler requested that the school board send the City a letter stating the locations which they need sidewalks and curbs. Bonnett indicated that they would do so. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that we revert to REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS. Motion carried. (REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: KILBURY: (Claims Finance): FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: "The Finance Committee requests permission of the City Council for the City Treasurer to withdraw 10,000.00 of Local Improvement District No. 63 moneys from Yakima Federal Sav- ings and Loan, for the payment of bonds and interest. This was put on deposit by Resolution No. 536. The Committee recommends that $30,000.00 of the Arterial Street Fund be placed in savings deposits as follows: Home Federal - 214 West Yakima Avenue, Yakima - $10,000.00 Great Western - 907 W. Riverside, Spokane - 109000.00 Citizens - N. 126 Wall Street, Spokane - 10,000.00" report signed by Mary Carpenter, City Treasurer, City of Pasco, Washington and dated October 10, 1963. (This is embodied in Resolution No. 560 for this meeting) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this recommendation be granted. Motion carried. JAMES: (Planning, Legislative, Building): ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES DIST. MEETING, RICHLAND: Mayor, City Supervisor, one from the Library, one from the Treasurers Office, one from Water Department and Councilman James attended this meeting. Program, was devoted to discussion of method to be adopted in an attempt .for cities to get more revenue from the State. (liquor tax, and sales tax - possibilities.) A form is to be furnished to the Council by the Association, for'the purpose of voting on their choice of method. I PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 15. 1963 GREENLEE: (Fire E Light): PURCHASES: Requests to purchase were read as follows: From the Water'Department: Nozzles, Surfacto, rubber gloves, assorted meter repair parts, anti-oxidene, quadra, kleen and check valves, in the amount of $613.74. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that these be granted. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). From the Parks & Recreation Department: "In our original plans for two basketballcourts, we had decided to do one-half of the existing court area at Sylvester Park, which was an area 120'x'_50' and for Richard- son Park, an Area 80' x 401. Now we feel there is enough money in our budget to do Sylvester Park area complete and have the entire play area 120' x 120' under good black top. This would improve the entire black top area and eliminate the weed problem. The Richardson Park court area would be enlarged 10' wider and give a more playable area." - signed by H. A. Wyman, dated 10-11-63. Added cost: Sylvester Park: $763.00 and RichardsonPark $120.00 for a total added cost $863.00. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Greenlee, that this be, approved, subject to the Park Board's approval. Motion carried unanimous. Street Light Program: No report at this time. STANLEY: (Water, Sewer): F.C.I.D.: has not replied to our amended proposal -- the committee suggests that the Mayor write a letter asking them to do something on this if they intend to cooperate in this proposal. (James mentioned that Mr.' Avery informed him they will be contacting the council on this very soon.) CARTER: (Police, Civil Defense): Business License Applications: Under Ordinance 990 there are five submitted: Tri -City Sweeper Service James L. Eller Guettler's Texaco Bessie Guettler Cascade Broadcasting Co. (KEPR) -Ruth Bennett L & J Sales J. D. Morey Little Folks Stddio W. A. Johnston 1840 West Brown 1st & Lewis 419 W. Clark Richland Thunderbird Motel Parking Lot Sweeper Service Station Broadcasting Studio Cleaning supplies Photography Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that these be accepted. Motion carried. Under Section 46 of Ordinance No. 990 there are eight more commercial rentals as follows: Bowers Apartments David N. Bowers 815 Ruby Bernice M. Hooker 436 SE First; Pendleton 423 S. Front Jones Motel Donald DeZarn 1005 W. Lewis Mrs. E. C. Storm 514 Shoshone Albert L. Nielson 2003 6 2007 Hickory 711 - 715 Agate Leonard S. Bentson Mtd Rt 1 (928 Ruby) James Batchelor 904 - 908 Leola H,,-t:•MYrtle­Bayliss 1704 Rd 44 12 units 4 apartments 6 additional units 4 sleeping rooms 4 units 4 units 4 units 5 units Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that these be accepted. Motion carried. Under Ordinance No. 741 there are two solicitors as follows: Walker M. Kross Richland Keystone Readers Service (magazines) Al Kerchenberg Pasco Motor Inn floor coverings (c.o.d.) Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, to accept these. Motion carried. Under Ordinance No. 1071 (Trade Stimulators) The Pasco Eagles have now paid the second half of their license. Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that their check be accepted. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING EAST SIDE RAID: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 15, 1963 Carter at this time said he had a statement he wished to read. Permission granted, he read a prepared statement on behalf of the entire council: "We have become gravely concerned over the past few weeks with the mis-information, speculation, rumors, and clouding of the real story by sideshow effects tending to place the Council on the defensive for coming to grips with a matter of grave import to the City of Pasco. We can therefore no longer remain silent and watch the Council's effort fail. In the month of April of this year, the council, meeting as a police committee -- and all seven of us were present -- had become greatly concerned by the rash of criminal activity by individuals operating almost in open defiance of the law. Criminals were being turned loose and almost immediately turning up involved in another crime. Big new cars, with out-of-state licenses driven by people with no visible means of support have appeared in our streets. No council should have to involve itself in law enforce- ment; the council's job is law enactment, but when all else fails, someone has to take leadership. The Council, therefore, decided to obtain state aid through the Prosecutor's office; and requested that no one, neither the Mayor, the Council, nor the Police Department be informed; state aid finally culmin- ated in the raid by state officers. At this point, we want to dispel all illusions on the failure to notify the Police Chief about this raid. If the Police Department participated, we could never dispel any rumors that the police department was involved. The Police Department, must, like Caesar's wife, be above suspicion. No matter how good or how effective a police department is, it must be subject to investigation to protect the residents of the City, and the Council intends to at any time they feel it necessary. Let us say just a word about discrimination. We intend to discriminate -- against the criminal element, be they white, negro, or otherwise. As a matter of fact, we would like to point out, of the 1300 resi- dents of East Pasco, 1200 are decent law-abiding people. The Council is not concerned only with East Pasco, however, but with crime - wherever it occurs. r<� :;We are concerned with the statement of the defense attorney that it will cost $25,000 to prosecute the defendants in the raid. The cost is not the pertinent matter; what is, is that they be prosecuted. We cannot and will not permit crime to go unpunished, just because it costs too much to prosecute, for if we do, we put all citizens at the mercy of crime. The Council is not a group of reformers, nor are we attempting to set the moral standard for the community this is not within our purview, but it is time to blow the whistle, for the cost of crime to Pasco is becoming too great a burden. We of the council alone cannot do the job, but with the community behind us, we cannot fail. It is time for the people to decide, or resign themselves to paying the price of the in- creasing inroads of crime. Nor can this problem be completely solved by sterner enforcement, more certain prosecution, and stiffer penalties alone. This is part cf a larger problem; which the council can only assist in solving,-Rut— in whatever way we can, in whatever measure we must, we shall. To the Police Department sesay enforce the law, whenever they see or have knowledge of wrongdoing arrest the culprit; to the Prosecutor we say: prosecute to the full extent of the law. We must also see that the dignity and majesty of the courts are upheld -- the ludicrous spectacle of a criminal shouting "mean old judge" with impunity must come to an end. All these things and more we must do, and with the backing of the people, and with the help of God, we shall." DIEMOND: (Streets, Engineering): CITIZEN's GROUP: There was a street committee meeting with the citizens group as a result there are,41 members who have volunteered to serve on this citizens' study group. There will be a meeting on the 17th of this group and all councilmen who can attend. 7:30 P.M. - place not definite, they will be ad- vised by phone (most likely the Library). Street Program: Motion made by Diemond, seconded by James, that the City Council meet in a Sepcial Sess on the 22nd of October, Tuesday 8:00 o'clock to consider the adviseability of an election for our street program. Motion carried. (other two items set out on the agenda for street committee have been covered.) HENDLER: (Parks, Library, Cemetery): Water Tank Area: The Park Board and the Water Department will get together to work out whatever is neces- sary to improve that corner and make it a neighborhood park as well as a beautified area. (Octave 6 Arthu CURBING: The curbing has been completed around the Memorial Park Swimming Pool and the Triangle by Syl- vester Park. Fisher states it has been inspected and should be accepted. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that on the recommendation of the City Supervisor, we accept the curbing around the Memorial Park swimming pool and the Triangle by Sylvester Park. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT: At this time, the Mayor said he would like to appoint Del Lincoln to the Planning Commission, to fill the spot left vacant by the resignation of Jim Brewer. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter, to concur with the Mayor's appointment. Motion carried. (Diemond out of room) RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 558: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE' OF SEATTLE FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE $20,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE'AS PROVIDED FOR IN ORDINANCE NO. 1118. Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, to read Resolution No. 558. Motion carried. Resolution No. 558 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 558 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt; Resolution No. 558. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 559: PASIC 0, WASHINGTON' COUNCIL CHAMBERS A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $937.53 FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY TO LIGHT, HEAT, WATER, PHONE, ETC.; AND THE SUM OF $17.80 FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY TO GAS, OIL AND EQUIPMENT RE- PAIR, AND THE SUM OF $70.00 FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY TO INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE AND MEDICAL AID; AND THE SUM OF $22.00 FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY TO SOCIAL SECURITY; ALL UNDER THE GOLF COURSE OF THE 1963 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO. OCTOBER 15, 1963 Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 559 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 559 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 559 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution No. 559. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 560: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST ARTERIAL STREET FUNDS. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to read Resolution No. 560. Motion carried. Resolution No. 560 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 560 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter, to adopt Resolution No. 560. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven, (7). RESOLUTION NO. 561: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO WITHDRAW MONIES FROM YAKIMA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 561 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 561 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 561 has been read. Motion carried. Motion! -made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution No. 561. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: EAST SIDE RAID: VAN HOY at this time asked Mr. Carter as to the meaning of the statement which he had read, and what was expected from him, as Mayor. VanHoy stated he had talked with Chief McKibbin and he feels the Chief is doing his job as is his department. Carter stated that at one time the Mayor had asked the council to il put it down in writing - what they want; as a result they are, thru the Mayor, saying to the Police Depart ment whenever they have any knowledge of wrong doing, if it's against the law - he's to enforce the law, we don't care where it is. 1964 BUDGET -- OFFICE MANAGER: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Carter, to turn this to the Claims, Accounting and Special Finance Committee of the Council for consideration. Motion carried. (for the purpose of determining the proper resolution or ordinance in creation'of and setting out of duties, for this office; and recommending ways and means of hiring.) Hendler also recommended in the booklet form of the 1964 BUDGET , that in addition. -to the Ordinance �I another item be put in the booklet, namely: complete financial run-down as to end of 1963 -- of all money on hand and all monies on deposit in all funds, a total accounting as to the City's financing. �E if ABATEMENT PROCEDINGS - UNSIGHTLY YARDS: II 1 Carter reported that of the 12 or 15 places that had been noted some time back, that all of these have been cleaned up, with thee, exception of one. Campbell states that there has been a genuine effort in than case, the only thing remaining being old car bodies. He recommends Mr. James contact this party and inform her of ways thatmthese can be disposed of. ll HIGHWAY COMMISSION HEARING: Stanley raised the question whether or not it should show on the record that 11 there is a delegation going to Olympia, October 29th. It will be determined in committee who will be �I going - the Commission has been advised that representatives of the City will be in Olympia. EAST SIDE RAID: I� I Hendler, for clarification, stated that the Mayor had asked what the council intended here, and also asked, whether or not the council feels that the Chief of Police is efficient or not. "I think", said Hendler, it "basically it boils down to this: They (I say they, the Attorney General's representative) and the Pro- secuting Attorney's office have publicly stated that these things exist - if this is the case, then, therejl fore, we must assume that there has been some inefficiency or neglect on our department's part. Either they're wrong, or we're wrong." II i I 'I WASHINGTON STATE CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION: Fisher made the announcement that this meeting is being held in Pasco and all Councilmen and the Mayor are invited to attend any portions of this meeting. Wednesday thru Friday. At 1:15 the City will welcome the delegates. II ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Diemond, to adjourn. Motion carri d. (10:00 p.m.) } T. R. nHoy, Mayor i Attest: it Adah M. Perry, City Cler i PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1963 Clerk's representative