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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-1963 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 3, 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, R. L. Greenlee, H. C. James, Chas. D. Kilbury,-and Allen D. Stanley. Ed Hendler was absent. City Engineer/Supervisor George R. Fisher and City Attorney D. Wayne Campbell were present. APPROVING MINUTES: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Diemond, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 1963 be approved. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the minutes of the adjourned meeting of November 20, 1963 be approved. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills against the City were presented and read as follows: Current Expense $ 35,090.94 Water Department 179927.71 Street Department 149067.63 Park Department 39759.15 Golf Course 29326.76 Library Department 30267.66 Library Const. 6 Acqu. Fund 1,963.72 Cemetery Department 2,242.82 Total: All Departments: $ 809646.39 Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that all bills properly signed be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BID OPENING: Five Sealed bids were received, opened and read on the construction work under L.M.D. Number 67 as follows: 1. Mahaffey $ 22,823.32 2. Wm. C. Hohner 199131.84 3. John M. Keltch 169937.44 4. Lester M. Johnson 18,316.48 5. Kenneth Beck 6 Sons X9,843.20 Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that the City Water Superintendent be requested to check the bids and tabulate and give report back, later in the meeting, to the council. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: L. E. BABCOCK - 1152 Diewland Way - Edmonds, Washington (Phillips Petroleum): Letter dated November 27, 1963: "This is to ddvise that I concur with and support Phillips Petroleum Company's requested amendment to Pasco City Ordinance #672 with respect to service stations construc- tion on my property at 325 N. Fourth Avenue. Yours very truly, L. E. Babcock" (n/a) LYLE COONEY, FIRE CHIEF -- REQUESTED TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS (ADVANCEMENTS): Letter dated November 22nd, requesting that the Mayor appoint from two names submitted (Weltz, Bailie) "temporary battalion chief" to fill.the vacancy created from Francis Rickenbach being on disability -leave; also to appoint from the ranks a "temporary captain" to fill the vacancy by that appointment; also appoint a fireman temporarily from the eligibility list. T. R. VAN HOY, MAYOR: Letter dated December 2, 1963 to the City Council in which he acknowledges this letter from Fire Chief to be in the best interests of the City of Pasco and requests concurrence from the council on this action. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Council cuncur with this request. Motion carried, Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that the "temporary battalion chief" be paid at the rate set up in the budget for that particular position. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, to amend the motion to add that the position of "temporary Captain" be paid at the rate set in the budget for the regular position of that rank. Motion carried. -- Greenlee voting "no". Original Motion, as amended, carried. -- Greenlee voting "no". M. B. WINEGAR, CITY MANAGER OF KENNEWICK -- ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RACE RELATIONS: ' Letter dated November 20, 1963: Kennewick has established the Mayor, City Manager and two councilmen to act as Kennewick's delegation to the Advisory Council -- recommend that they meet with Pasco's delegation on the 12th of December -- time and date to be set later, after Pasco has established their members. Mayor asked for opinions on this. Kilbury suggested that we go along with the suggestion indicated by Kennewick (Mayor, City Supervisor and two councilmen). THE MAYOR at this time, appointed the two councilmen to serve on this Board to be Chas. D. Kilbury and R. L. Greenlee. i I' PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 3. 1963 C. F. WHETSLER: Water Superintendent (TRANSFER OF FUNDS): Letter dated November 25, 1963: "In my letter to the Mayor and Council dated August 6th, it was my intent in this letter to also have the City Clerk transfer the sum of $371.91 from Current cash to the 1963 bond redemption fund. The budget items mentioned in that letter were adjusted to allow for this transfer. I request that the City Clerk make this cash transfer. Signed C. F. Whetsler" Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that this request be granted. Motion carried. Q. K. MERCIER* PARK BOARD 99 REPAY $4,212.00 plus interest: Letter dated December 3, 1963: "In a park board meeting of November 13, 1963 the Park Board voted to pay back to current expense fund $4,212.00 plus interest for construction of a parking lot. This money is to be drawn from the State Highway Fund given to the Golf Course for right-of-way. This would mean a saving to the Golf Course of about $150.00. By investing the remainder of funds for 90 days, this would also mean approximately $150.00 interest for the golf course. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the request to pay back [$4,212.00 plus interest] be allowed. Motion carried. 1. H. A. WYMAN, Superintendent, Parks 6 Recreation (REQUESTS TRANSFERS 6- SAME BUDGET CATAGORY): Letter dated December 3, 1963: Requests permission to transfer within the same budget catagory as follows: Park: From "Lights, Heat and Water" to "Industrial Insurance" $185.00 Golf: From "Maintenance Supplies" to 21ndustrial Insurance" 32.00 Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that request be granted. Motion carried. MARY CARPENTER, City Treasurer -- WITHDRAW $6,500.00 from L.C. 6 A.: Letter dated December 3, 1963: "I request permission to draw $6,500.00 from the -,:savings account of the Library Construction and Acquisition Fund in the Yakima Federal Savings and Loan Association to be put in the Cash Fund. This amount is needed to cover bills for the rest of the year." Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that permission be granted. Motioncearried. ADAH M. PERRY, CITY CLERK (REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -)=t. Letter dated December 3, 1963: "Permission is requested to call for bids for the year 1964 for the following: 1. Advertising, 2. Electric Lamps, 3. Gasoline, Diesel Oil, Furnace Oil (P.S.300) and Motor oil. (discussion relative to the electric lamps -- not recommended to be put out on bid -- rather to negotiate, amount being well under the limit.) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that we call for bids to be opened the first meeting of January (7th) at 8:00 P.M. on all -items, except lamps. Motion carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that the purchasing of lamps be turned to the discretion of the purchasing agent. Motion carried. BILL HARRISON, President, LOCAL #1433 - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (BICYCLE LICENSES): To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: The City of Pasco Firemen Subject: Bicycle Licenses Gentlemen: "The firemen of the City of Pasco Fire Department, feel that the isnpection of bicycles and the issuance of bicycle licenses is not a function of the fire department and as such should be desig- nated to a law enforcement agency." Fire Chief Cooney who was questioned whether or not he was aware of this said this was the first he had heard about it. During the discussion Kilbury stated he believed this was a legitimate occupation of the firemen, could be subject to negotiation within the union agreement. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, that as this particular union is not the negotiating agent with the City, that this letter be returned to thiir President, and the request as such, be returned to the Council through the proper channel. Motion carried. -- Kilbury, voting "No". ADAH M. PERRY (INFORMATION): "NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS OR BUSINESS FIRMS having outstanding bills against the City of Pasco, Please present your bills and proper vouchers to the City Clerk's office by December 30, 1963 for payment." PETITIONS: L. I. D. No. 68: TOM BISHOP PAYLESS DRUG CO.: Petitioning that the Mayor sign the petition for Local Improvement Dist. T -N-77-6-87 for construction of curb, gutter and paving of street 51 feet, curb to curb. This was ac- comp&lied by the petition for L.I.D. for that purpose, bearing the signature of Tom Bishop for Pay Less Drug Co. and also a letter from Sherwood and Roberts to Tom Bishop advising him that they had contacted the residents on the North side of the 400 block on Bonneville, and that they seemed to be in favor of this street improvement -- it being the opinion of Mr. Adams (of Sherwood 6 Roberts) that three owners were favorable and one would not voice an opinion. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Mayor be authorized to sign. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that a hearing be held on the L.I.D. at 8:00 P.M. o'clock January 7, 1964. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, to amend the motion by adding that the attorney be requested to set up the necessary resolution to establish the street L.I.D. Motion carried. Original Motion, as amended carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 3, 1963 SIDEWALK WAIVER AGREEMENT -- L. R. DIEMOND: Petition from L, R, Diemond, for sidewalk waiver agreement 1804 West Lewis according to•descript.ion attached and bounded on the north by Webt Lewis Street [1701] and on the east by Illinois Street [140.71]. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that the Mayor be allowed to sign. Motion carried: 4, yes and 2 abstain (Stanley abstains for the reason that he has a,vested interest in this project and Diemond abstains because the property concerned in this proposed agreement is his property. L. I. D. No. 69: T. B. JACKSON: "We, the undersigned, being residents and property owners in the 600 block on South Douglas, do hereby petition the City Council of the City of Pasco to set up an L,I.D, for the punRpose of building sidewalks and curbs in the aforementioned 600 Block on South Douglas." This is signed by five (5). (discussion) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this Public Hearing be set for this matter the 7th day of January at City Hall 8:00 P.M. and that the Attorney be instructed to draw up resolution setting up L.I.D. Motion carried. VISITORS: Mayor requested comments or questions from the audience. (none) Mr. Kilbury introduced a visitor (accouncilman from another city) Mr. Kurbitz from Yakima. Mr. Kurbitz greeted the Pasco City Council, said he had enjoyed the meetings he had attended, and was glad to be in attendance. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: KILBURY: (Claims Finance): Mr. Kilbury has the report of the Finance Committee of the City of Pasco, which he reads as follows: "December 2, 1963 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE, CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON The Finance Committee recommends the investment of funds as follows: 1. Water Revenue $ 309000.00 Liberty Savings L Loan, Kennewick $ 10,000.00 Walla Walla Federal, Kennewick 109000.00 First Federal, Walla Walla 109000.00 2. Consumers Deposit 500.00 Add to account at Walla Walla Federal, Kennewick 500.00 3. Fire Relief & Pension 109000,00 Citizen's Savings 6 Loan, Spokane 109000.00 4. Golf Course Revenue 10.000.00 Fidelity Savings 6 Loan, Pasco 10,000.00 5. W.W.B. Res. of 1963 3,000.00 Add to Yakima Federal, Pasco 39000.00 6. L.I.D. #63 1,400.00 Add to Yakima Federal, Pasco 19400.00 7. L.I.D. #64 3,000.00 Yakima Federal, Pasco 39000.00 8. L.I.D. #66 4,000.00 Yakima Federal, Pasco 4,000.00 Signed, Mary Carpenter, City Treasurer." Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the Council concur with the Finance Committee recommenda- tion. Motion carried. There will be another meeting of the Finance Committee of the Council at 7:30 December 4, 1963 at City Hall. JAMES: (Planning, Legislative, Building): No committee report. Mr. James greeted two students in the audience, asked them to identify the school they attended and invited them to return to Council Meetingsinnt1he future. SREENLEE: (Fire and Light): PURCHASES: Mr. Greenlee read the list of purchase rgquests as submitted: From the Water Department: Assorted meter repair parts, 55 gal. protective metal coating, 500 lbs, ice -melt, 6 1-1/2 outlet meter flange, 6 2 -outlet meter flange -- $862.01. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that these be approved. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). LIGHT PROGRAM: This is still inccommittee, engineer has furnished a map of locations of all lights in time city and it is hoped that report will be ready for next council meeting. STANLEY: (Water and Sewer): WATER PIPE: Some time back, the Water Department ordered pipe on a bid basis. This was shipped via rail- road. The first shipment contained a considerable -amount of broken pipe. The railroad replaced this. In this shipment of replacement pipe, there was also some broken pipe. This is still being negotiated. The Railroad Company has offered to sell the city this damaged pipe pm a scrap basis price. This has been dis- cussed, in committee, with the Water Superintendent and City Engineer -- it is the recommendation of the Committee, that this not be done as there may be flaws in the pipe not detectable by, other than ex -ray or that type of examination. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, to decline the offer of the rail- road to purchase this pipe at scrap prices. Motion carried. Water Committee will have another meeting Tuesday, December 10, 1963 at 7:30, City Hall H.H.F.A. has approved the Planning Grant for sanitary interceptor line, pumping station, pressure line. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that the firm of Cornell, Howland, Hayes E Merryfield be author- ized to proceed with the study of the Washington Street trunk, the interceptor, sanitary sewer line pumping station and pressure line. Motion narriarl_ I PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 3. 1963 L.I.D. #67 -- CONSTRUCTION BIDS: Mr. Whetsler has completed the checking, and tabulation of bids as submitted, earlier in the meeting, and they are as follows: 1. John M. Keltch $ 161937.44 2. Lester M. Johnson 189316.48 3. Wm. C. Hohner 199131.84 4. Kenneth Beck & Sons 190412.64 5. Mahaffey 229351.68 Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that the sanitary sewer extension work under L,I.D. No. 67 be awarded to the Keltch Construction Co. (John M. Keltch) in the amount of $16,286.00 plus $651.44 sales tax for a total contract amount of $16,937.44. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). KURTZMAN PARK: Stanley asked Mr. Wyman if he had contacted Y.M.C.A. personnel relative to the Kurtzman 11 Park -- Wyman advised that the Park Board requested the YMCA to contact the P.U.D. on prices. P.U.D. will lladvise size of heaters, etc. and this has gone thru the park board. CARTER: (Police, Civil Defense): BUSINESS LICENSES: Two business license applications were submitted and read as follows: 1. Grigg's Self -Service Dept. Store Judith A. Grigg 2. Ken Cross (K. J. Cross, owner: additional sq. footage 1/2 yr. Contractor, building Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee thattthese be accepted. Motion carried. Under Ordinance No. 741 there were three applications read as follows: 1. Donald L. Godair 2. Paul Springer 3. Wm. J. Medcalf Franklin Readers Service Franklin Readers Service Imperial Bldg. & Supp Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee that these be accepted. Motion carried. 801 W. Columbia 5121 Irving, Pasco Sage 'n' Sun Motel Sage 'n' Sun Motel Black Angus Motel ELLER REQUEST: On the matter of request for refund for the Tri -City Sweeper -- this was issued at the half-year rate; and this company did operate under the license - although this business is no longer in operation, it -is the recommendation of the committee that this request for refund be denied. Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that this request by Tri -City Sweeper Co. for refund of $7.50 be denied. Motion carried. DIEMOND: (Streets, Engineering): CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE: Nothing to report on the Citizen's Committee at this time. There will be a meeting of the Street Committee on December 4th, immediately following the Finance Committee meeting approximately 8:00 P.M.). REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: LOVELACE$ BUILDING INSPECTOR: Report from Building Inspector read as follows: For the Month of November -- 44 permits, total valuation $303,833.50 Fees collected as follows: Building, Gas Installations & Plumbing 911.50 Total valuation, building to date this year: $294779154.50 Total Fees collected to date this year: 9,877.89 GOLF COURSE: For November, total receipts $1,855.28 -- to date: $56,104.42 Number of players during the month of November: 1,026 -- to date 26,666. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1128: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 112 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1024 AND PASCO CITY CODE 8-42.08 AS IT NOW EXISTS, RELATING TO ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS AND BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND REGULATING MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAFFIC, TRAVEL, AND TRANSPORTATION AND THEIR INCIDENTS UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, BICYCLES PATHS, AND OTHER WAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; PRESCRIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND OTHERS IN RELATION THERETO. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond that Ordinance No. 1128 be read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1128 was read by title. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance No. 1128 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Ordinance No. 1128. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 569: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond to read Resolution 569. Motion carried. Resolution 569 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution 569 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution 569. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 570: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A PORTION OF CITY OWNED LANDS TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 3, COLUMBIA RIVER TO SNAKE RIVER: DECEMBER 3, 1963 Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond that Resolution 570 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 570 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution 570 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution 570 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, to adjourn. Motion carried. Attest: 12ial-,w, LL� Adah M. Perry, City Clerk Passed and approved this /'/7 day of , 1963. Cler s representative.