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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-1964 MinutesI PASCO, WASHINGTON I REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 7. 1964 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, Ed Hendler, H. C. James, Chas. D. Kilbury and Allen D. Stanley. City Attorney D. Wayne Campbell and City Engineer/Supervisor George R. Fisher were also present. APPROVING MINUTES: Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that the minutes of the December 17, 1963 meeting be approved. Motion carried. BILLS: BIDS: Bills against the City for the year 1963, to be taken from the 1963 Budget were read as follows: Current Expense $ 481,922.39 Water Department 1219 Westlake Ave. N. 17,543.46 Street Department regular); for diesel oil, 70894.50 Cemetery Department for motor oil. 25068.30 Library Department 5,564.80 Library Construction & Acquisition Fund True's Oil Co. 627.86 Park Department PREMIUM 51050.36 Golf Course Department P.S.300 2,228.35 Firemen's Pension Fund GASOLINE OIL 545.00 Total -- All Departments: $ 909445.02 Bills presented against the City for the year 1964, to be taken from the 1964 Budget were read as follows: :246 ;2166 ;1155 Current Expense $ 431.46 Water Department Seattle, Washington 151.81 Street Department 71.91 Cemetery Department .2175 23.97 Park Department 31.96 Golf Course Parkwater Sta. Spokane 23.97 Library Department 39.95 Total -- All Departments: $ 775.03 Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the bills properly signed for the 1963 budget be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that the 1964 bills properly signed for the 1964 budget be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). GAS, OIL, MOTOR OIL: .2852 .2452 .1334 .1334 - - - 1219 Westlake Ave. N. Bids were called for gasoline (ethyl and regular); for diesel oil, furnace oil and P.S. 300 and for motor oil. (price list on oil submitted) Sixteen (16) bids were received opened and read as follows: True's Oil Co. .2375 .2175 PREMIUM REGULAR DIESEL FURNACE P.S.300 BIDDER: GASOLINE GASOLINE OIL OIL 42 gal. bbl. American Oil Co. $0.88/gal in drums) Union Oil Co. P. 0. Box 898, Salt Lake :246 ;2166 ;1155 .1155 - - - W. I. 6 M. 1910 Commerce St. Tacoma 2 $ 3.61 Western Fuel Company Yakima, Washington 3.60 Shell Oil Company .2852 .2452 .1334 .1334 - - - 1219 Westlake Ave. N. Seattle, 11, Wash (price list on oil submitted) True's Oil Co. .2375 .2175 .12 .12 - - N. 717 Hamilton St. Spokane, Washington (American S-1 Motor oil $0.88/gal in drums) Union Oil Co. .293 .253 .145 .145 $ 3.551 P. 0. Box 76 Seattle, Washington Continental Oil Co. .293 .2175 .1197 - - - - - - Box 185 Parkwater Sta. Spokane Husky Oil Co. .255 .236 - - - - - - - - - Walla Walla, Wn. (price list submitted on motor oil) Scott Petroleum Co. - - - - - - .139 Pasco, Washington PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 7, 1964 BIDS (continued) GAS, OIL, MOTOR OIL: Ludwig Oil Co. - - - - - - .1148 .1148 - - - P. 0. Box 452 Kennewick, Washington (Motor oil: Conoco super 1.04/gal in drums; 1.23/gal in cases; Par Oil or non-det: .86/gal - drums; 1.05/gal in cases. Phillips Petroleum .2535 .2235 .1115 - - - - - - j i, P. 0. Box 2123 Spokane, Washington j Service Oil Company .2867 .2567 .1189 .1189 - - - Richland, Washington i THESE BIDS HELD OVER FOR TABULATION AND SUBSEQUENT AWARDING OF BID ON THE 21st of JANUARY, 1964. ADVERTISING: I One Bid for legal advertising was received, from the TRI CITY HERALD: $1.25 per column inch for each insertion set in eight -point solid type. (approximately 46 words) $1.25 per column j inch for each insertion set in six -point solid type. (approximately 60 words). SODA ASH, CHLORINE, ALUMINUM SULPHATE: SODA ASH: Van Waters & Rogers, Inc. ` Seattle, Washington Minimum order, 50 ton carloads I 100 lb. paper bags - soda ash, 58% $35.00 - unit: ton CHLORINE: Van Waters 6 Rogers, Inc. 11 j Seattle, Washington 150 lb cylinders $0.115/lb F.O.B. Plant $0.125 F.O.B. Pasco return freight for seller account de- posit $35.00 each -'memo billing. y Ton containers 20 - 44 tons $95.00/ton F.O.B. Plant - Return Freight for buyers account deposit $335.00 each - memo billing. Perin Salt Chemical§ Box 4102 Portland, Oregon 150 lb cylinder $0.115 lb F.O.B. Plant $0.125 F.O.B. Pasco Return Freight for sellers account Ton containers 20 - 44 tons $95.00/ton F.O.B. Plant - Return Freight for buyer account. I � j ALUMINUM SULPHATE: General Chemical Division Allied Chemical Corporation I 1326 Fifth Avenue Seattle, 1, Washington Tank Trucks $47.95/nt Basis 17% A1203 delivered to !, City of Pasco Plant. I Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley that all bids submitted on all items be referred to the City it Engineer/Supervisor for tabulation. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: A. E. LEONARD (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE): i This letter dated December 31, 1963 was read thanking the city for the assistance provided to Howard B. Fletcher during his visit to Pasco. After review, they suggest the City of Pasco enter into an agreement with the Field Service Division to conduct a formal survey and make recommenda- !I timns for improvement in police practices where they seem appropriate. A contract was enclosed and its maximum cost noted as $4,400.00. i Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that this matter be turned to the Police Committee for study and report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. i From the floor: DAVE DAVIDSON spoke after being recognized by the Mayor. Mr. Davidson objects to the tax -payers having to pay the $4,400.00 for such a survey, he feels there are capable people li t here that can determine for themselves any need within the department. He states he worked on the Police Department for the City of Pasco for three and one half years, and he would swear that the de- partment heads are honorable people. PREMIUM REGULAR DIESEL FURNACE P. S. 300 BIDDER GASOLINE GASOLINE OIL OIL 42 -gal bbl 1 Standard Oil Co. .2589 .2216 .1221 .1221 - - - j P. 0. Box 1495 Spokane, Washington (price list submitted on motor oil) Richfield Oil Corp. .245 .216 .1165 - - - $ 3.75157 Los Angeles, Calif. (price list submitted on motor oil) I Texaco .2457 .2166 .1204 .139 - - - P. 0. Box 460 Seattle 11, Washington (.728 per gal Texaco Ursa oil HD in drums) Tidewater Oil Co. .2453 .2153 .1131 .1131 - - - P. 0. Box 3786 Seattle, Washington (Zone 3 excluding tax, carload prices 10% discount) motor oil) Ludwig Oil Co. - - - - - - .1148 .1148 - - - P. 0. Box 452 Kennewick, Washington (Motor oil: Conoco super 1.04/gal in drums; 1.23/gal in cases; Par Oil or non-det: .86/gal - drums; 1.05/gal in cases. Phillips Petroleum .2535 .2235 .1115 - - - - - - j i, P. 0. Box 2123 Spokane, Washington j Service Oil Company .2867 .2567 .1189 .1189 - - - Richland, Washington i THESE BIDS HELD OVER FOR TABULATION AND SUBSEQUENT AWARDING OF BID ON THE 21st of JANUARY, 1964. ADVERTISING: I One Bid for legal advertising was received, from the TRI CITY HERALD: $1.25 per column inch for each insertion set in eight -point solid type. (approximately 46 words) $1.25 per column j inch for each insertion set in six -point solid type. (approximately 60 words). SODA ASH, CHLORINE, ALUMINUM SULPHATE: SODA ASH: Van Waters & Rogers, Inc. ` Seattle, Washington Minimum order, 50 ton carloads I 100 lb. paper bags - soda ash, 58% $35.00 - unit: ton CHLORINE: Van Waters 6 Rogers, Inc. 11 j Seattle, Washington 150 lb cylinders $0.115/lb F.O.B. Plant $0.125 F.O.B. Pasco return freight for seller account de- posit $35.00 each -'memo billing. y Ton containers 20 - 44 tons $95.00/ton F.O.B. Plant - Return Freight for buyers account deposit $335.00 each - memo billing. Perin Salt Chemical§ Box 4102 Portland, Oregon 150 lb cylinder $0.115 lb F.O.B. Plant $0.125 F.O.B. Pasco Return Freight for sellers account Ton containers 20 - 44 tons $95.00/ton F.O.B. Plant - Return Freight for buyer account. I � j ALUMINUM SULPHATE: General Chemical Division Allied Chemical Corporation I 1326 Fifth Avenue Seattle, 1, Washington Tank Trucks $47.95/nt Basis 17% A1203 delivered to !, City of Pasco Plant. I Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley that all bids submitted on all items be referred to the City it Engineer/Supervisor for tabulation. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: A. E. LEONARD (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE): i This letter dated December 31, 1963 was read thanking the city for the assistance provided to Howard B. Fletcher during his visit to Pasco. After review, they suggest the City of Pasco enter into an agreement with the Field Service Division to conduct a formal survey and make recommenda- !I timns for improvement in police practices where they seem appropriate. A contract was enclosed and its maximum cost noted as $4,400.00. i Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that this matter be turned to the Police Committee for study and report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. i From the floor: DAVE DAVIDSON spoke after being recognized by the Mayor. Mr. Davidson objects to the tax -payers having to pay the $4,400.00 for such a survey, he feels there are capable people li t here that can determine for themselves any need within the department. He states he worked on the Police Department for the City of Pasco for three and one half years, and he would swear that the de- partment heads are honorable people. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 7, 1964 He presents this as food for thought, there being quite a few other people beside himself who feel this is a very bad thing. C:•F;'WHETSLER (FRANK MILLS): This letter dated December 30, 1963 addressed to the Mayor asking him to O.K. the request to reinstate Mr. Mills with the Water Department .. This letter bears the notation "Approved December 30, 1963 -- T. R. VanHoy." Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that the council concur with the Mayor's action in this re- quest of the Water Superintendent. Motion carried. CHAS GRIGG (LIGHTS): Mr. Grigg requests more light in the Street (South 7th, South 8th and Columbia): "We would like to have your street lighting committee investigate the lighting on South 7th, 8th and Columbia as to the possi- bility of having more street lights in these blocks." W. M. FOSTER (HAUL ROAD): C. S. 1102 P.S.H. No. 3 Pasco By -Pass - Jct P.S.H. No. 11, to Jct. P.S.H. No. 3 L-1397: This letter read relative to the hauling of construction materials over the city streets: Arthur Avenue from borrow pit to P.S.H. No. 3 and Oregon Street from P.S.H. No. 11 to P.S.H. No. 3 as shown on the map attached to this letter. Informal agreement form provided on the base of this letter. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Stanley, that the Mayor be authorized to sign this agreement with the Highway Department, subject to the Attorney's approval. Motion carried. KIWANIS CLUB (ADMISSION TAX - "REVEEEN"): This letter dated January 3, 1963 signed by Mr. Ivan Hastings requests the city to waive the admission tax on their show REVEEN -- all of the proceeds accruing will be used for the further development of Kurtzman Park. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the request of the Kiwanis Club be granted. Motion carried. -- 6, yes; 1 abstain (Hendler abstains because he is a member of the Kiwanis Club.) CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE ON STREETS -- S. S. JILEK, CHAIRMAN: This committee submitted a report with four recommendations: 1. Storm Sewers: That the storm sewer system as proposed in the Engineering Study by Gray a;a Os orne be adopted as proposed. We also recommend that Sewer Revenue Bonds.be utilized as a means 6f financing the sewer system. (Refer to Chapter V, Gray and Osborne Engineering Study of September, 1963). 2. Arterial Street Plan: That the first stage financing program as outlined on page 24 of the Gray and Osborne Engineering Study be changed and amended as follows: Sub Total $ 1,170,300.00 Right of Way Acquisition 70,000.00 Total Cost $ 10240,300.00 Items 2 and 4 and parts of 12 were deleted because of being outside the city limits. These can be added to the 2nd phase if this area is annexed by that time. It was felt the size of the program should not be reduced therefore the additions were made as indicated. 3. Financing: It is the opinion of the Citizen's Committee that the financing proposal as out- lined in Chapter VI of the Gray and Osborne Engineering Study be adopted as is. We feel that the combination of using the one-half cent gas tax fund the local improvement districts' fbr th6-.arterials; and thengeneral obligation bonds to be fair and equitable to all citizens of Pasco. Some discussion was held on the assessment procedure to be used for the local improvement portion with regard to the side of lot and front of lot in those cases where some property will be assessed on both frontages. It is felt by the committee that some study of this facet should be made by the council before the final determination is made as to the amount per front foot to be charged or assessed. 4. The Citizens Committee recommends that if this program is endorsed and approved by the Mayor and City Council, the pertinent portions of the plan should appear on the March 10, 1964 ballot. Item No. Street Location Cost Estimate 1 Court Street 4th to Chase $ 1819000.00 Delete 2 Court Street Chase to Freeway (65,400.00) 3 Sylvester Street Chase to 3rd 229,400.00 Delete 4 Sylvester Street Chase to Freeway (98,100.00) 6 Lucas Avenue Court to Sylvester 72,600.00 Add 7 Lucas Avenue. Sylvester to Lewis 649500.00 8 10th Avenue Sylvester to Bridge 133,500.00 9 Oregon Avenue Lewis to Freeway 141,100.00 10 Oregon Avenue Lewis to "A" 85,300.00 Amend 12 Chase Avenue Court to Freeway 43,500.00 Add 18 Third Avenue 4th to Lewis 89,200.00 20 Clark Street 2nd to Lucas 130,200.00 (est.) Sub Total $ 1,170,300.00 Right of Way Acquisition 70,000.00 Total Cost $ 10240,300.00 Items 2 and 4 and parts of 12 were deleted because of being outside the city limits. These can be added to the 2nd phase if this area is annexed by that time. It was felt the size of the program should not be reduced therefore the additions were made as indicated. 3. Financing: It is the opinion of the Citizen's Committee that the financing proposal as out- lined in Chapter VI of the Gray and Osborne Engineering Study be adopted as is. We feel that the combination of using the one-half cent gas tax fund the local improvement districts' fbr th6-.arterials; and thengeneral obligation bonds to be fair and equitable to all citizens of Pasco. Some discussion was held on the assessment procedure to be used for the local improvement portion with regard to the side of lot and front of lot in those cases where some property will be assessed on both frontages. It is felt by the committee that some study of this facet should be made by the council before the final determination is made as to the amount per front foot to be charged or assessed. 4. The Citizens Committee recommends that if this program is endorsed and approved by the Mayor and City Council, the pertinent portions of the plan should appear on the March 10, 1964 ballot. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 7, 1964 Citizen's Committee: for the Arterial Street Program (S. S. Jilek, Chairman) was made up of 42 per- sons and the sub=committees within the committee were as follows: 1. Arterial Street Committee: Dale Bates, Chairman Don Watson G. Witters Harry Wellman John Beck Tom Sullivan Jack Cooney Ray Rose Niel Smiley Evan C. Allstrom Charlie J. Knapp Roger B. Sargent Harold Oakley Gladys I. Edden 2. Drainage Committee: Don Anderson, Chairman Earl Warren Alice Hogan West L. A. West Harry H. Hudlow Thomas W. Bishop Mai,k L. Pence W. H. Anderson Leland Richardson Mrs. Naham Wixson R. G. Showalter Mrs. R. G. Showalter Don Norvell Russell Wiseman ''3: " Finance Committee: Shirley Sheppard, Chairman Charles Grigg Tom Morrison Carl Perry Orville Olson Harry V. Caster Don Linton Bob Chamberlin C. L.Mlckelson Archie C. Hunt Mrs. A. C. Hunt Ernie Huber Geneva Newell Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, that this be turned to committee -- council as a whole, in the mean time that the City Attorney be authorized to work with the council between now and the next council meeting in the drafting of an ordinance for the possible establishment of this bond issue. Motion carried. (If the ordinance is ready by the next meeting there will be sufficient time to place the issue on the ballot. -- D. Wayne Campbell) ROBERT V. GRAHAM, Chief Examiner (State Auditor): This letter dated December 30th was read advising that the examiner's 9th examination of the Pasco Water Sewer Utility has been mailed. (is now on file in the Mayor's Office, City Clerk's office and Water Department.) ROBERT V. GRAHAM, Chief Examiner (State Auditor): Letter dated December 30th, 1963 was read stating the examiner's 36th examination report is being mailed. (Now on file in the Mayor's Office and the City Clerk's Office.) PUBLIC HEARINGS: L. I. D. No. 68: Notice of Public Hearing was read. This consists of Unit Number 1 and Unit Number 2. Mayor stated Unit No. 1 would be heard first. Four letters of protest were received as follows: (Mayor declared Public Hearing Open): 1. Mrs. W. H. Greenwood; 2. Esther W. Day; 3. Mrs. W. R. Cox; 4. W. S. Uhling. Mayor asked for comments favoring the L.I.D. (no answer from audience). Mayor asked if anyone in the audience objected to the L.I.D. The following persons stood: W. W. Whiteside, Mary Whiteside, Virginia Uhling, Mrs. W. H. Greenwood, Mrs. W. R. Cox, Esther W. Day and William Uhling. (This represents 10 lots out of 32 lots). The Mayor invited comments or questions. Each person wishing to do so presented comments and questions. The questions presented were answered. I i Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Diemond, that this portion of the Public Hearing be closed. Motion carried. (Mayor declared the Public Hearing Open on Unit No. 2 of L.I.D. No. 68): No written protests were presented. Mayor asked for comments favoring the L.I.D. (none) Asked for comments protesting the L.I.D (none). Mr. Kilbury wondered whether the cost of Unit No. 2 would be greatly affected if Unit No. 1 was l withdrawn from the L.I.D. (these were figured as separate units and the variance would be very small} Mayor declared the public hearing closed. j VISITORS: JACK HAMANN: Requests sidewalk waiver agreement on the North side of Cartmell, the 1800 Block. (discus- wion was held). Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Hendler, that the waiver be granted on the north side of the 1800 block of Cartmell, subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Motion carried. Motion made by Hendler, seconded by James, THAT THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS BE SET ASIDE to take up the, matter of pedestrian over -passes, members of the School Board being in the audience. Motion carried. (Under Street Committee:) (Diemond) Discussion was held relative to the pedestrian over -passes Chase Street and the new proposed school. Figures were presented by the school board members. It was sug- gested and agreed that a meeting should be held between the council as a whole and the school board as a whole, Tuesday night, 8:00 P.M., January 14, 1964 at the Administration Building. I MR. L. E. BABCOCK (Philli s Petroleum Station): At the last meeting it was turned to the Planning Committ4,e of the Council. James reports: The Committee has met, and it is the recommendation of that committee to take no action at this time to change the existing ordinance on the matter of gasoline service stations within the area of Fourth from Shoshone to Columbia and Lewis from Third to Fifth. Mr. Babcock spoke relative to the matter of improvement suggested for this station (N. Fourth) and suggested that he con- tact the Planning Commission because of the fact that he is on the very edge of the restricted area, and I� that the new ordinance on zoning will not be ready for two or three months. Mr. Babcock was advised that the Planning Commission meets on the 14th of January. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, THAT WE REVERT BACK TO THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS. Motion ii carried. i I� I 7 L-A REGULAR MEETING CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 7, 1964 BESSIE MATEER: Presented a claim to the City of Pasco in the amount of $12,554.53 because of a fall on West Columbia Street. (this has been presented to the insurance company). Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that this be turned.to the Insurance Company. Motion carried. ELAINE LA FON: Presented a claim to the City of Pasco in the amount of $20.00 because of damages caused by a main sewer stoppage. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler, that this be turned to the In- surance Committee of the Council. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: KILBURY (CLAIMS, FINANCE): Report of FINANCE COMMITTEE: (City of Pasco): At the Firemen's Board Meeting on December 11, 1963, a motion was passed to place $40,000.00 of the PENSION FUND in savings accounts. The Finance Committee recommends as follows: $109000.00 - Lincoln First Federal, Spokane (4-1/4%) 101000.00 - American Federal, Tacoma (4-1/4%) 10,000.00 - Commerce Federal, Tacoma (4-1/4%) 109000.00 - Pacific First Federal, Tacoma (4-1/4%) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Greenlee, that the council concur with the committee's recommendation Motion carried. (Resolution No. 576). L.I.D. NO. 67: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that the matter of finding funds paying for construction costs on L.I.D. No. 67 be turned to the Finance Committee and to subsequently have the Attorney prepare the necessary resolution for an amount up to $17,000.00. Motion carried. TELEPHONE:CITY .HALL: Kilbury asked the Mayor if he had done anything about the telephone syste for City Hall. Mayor said nothing had been done ... said he could find no department in city hall that wanted this phone system, and did not know from what budget catagory this money would come from .. this would be for the system and personnel needed. JAMES: (PLANNING, LEGISLATIVE, BUILDING): Reported that the Association of Washington Cities is not going to present an initiative for additional monies to cities (State Sales Tax or Liquor Tax). GREENLEE: (FIRE AND LIGHT): STREET LIGHT PROGRAM: Is still in committee. PURCHASES: Requesta to purchase submitted as follows: Water Department: in the amount of $753.86 (lab supplies, tools,•fittings, pipe and office stand). Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that these be approved.. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) (Diemond but of room) STANLEY: (WATER AND SEWER): Read the year-end summary into the fninutes as follows: "By calling in 1957 Revenue Bonds the Water Department will save approximately $132,000.00 in interest in 24 years. Purchased $57,000.00 worth cast iron pipe, a savings of $8,500.00 over last years prices. One billion seven hundred sixty two million gallons of filtered water was pumped from filter plant. 8,447 feet of new water main installed for a total of 70,3039 miles of city water lines now in use. Seven new fire hydrants installed for a total of 265 in sys- tem not counting the airport or navy homes. 140 new water services were installed during 1963 for a total of 4,253 services to date. Total sewage pumped through sewer plant 377,150,000. million gallons, 1,030,000 daily average. 10,300 feet of new sewer main was added to the sys- tem for a total of 457073 miles now in use. 122 new sewer connections for a total of 39567 connections in the city. 11.7 miles of sewer mains rodded and the whole system was flushed. The P.U.D. installed over 9 miles of cast iron pipe west of Pasco and they have 300 customers. The city has made 116 connections for this system. Water billing for 1963: $3239748.81 Sewer billing for 1963: 70,657.55 Total billing for 1963: $394,406.36 CARTER: (POLICE, CIVIL DEFENSE): BUSINESS LICENSES: There were two business license applications presented, read as follows: Tip -Top Tree Service 1060 S. Division Tree trimming Howard H. Brandel Moses Lake, Washington E1 Sulinda Trailer Court 2103 N. Arthur Trailer Court Dick Norman Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that these be approved. Motion carried. DIEMOND: (STREETS. ENGINEERING): MR. WILLIAM COOK: Had submitted a bid on -Water Tanks at previous meeting (Street Department) This had been turned to committee. Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Carter, that this be accepted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 575: Access Rights:= State of Washington, had been turned to committee (Council as a whole) -- not ready for action as time. HENDLER: (PARKS, LIBRARY, CEMETERY): Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, that the City Attorney recommend at next mouncil meeting the correct procedure.for vacating the north end of Lucas Street. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 7, 1964 OTHER: James: notes that Mr. Myers of the Street Department has been faced with a problem of people placing rubbish in the street for pick-up by Street Department, these should be picked up by the Gar- bage Company. More will come up later after Mr. Dietrich returns, and has had conversation with Mr. A �I James. il BOARD AGAINST DISCRIMINATION: Mayor reports that he has been able to find only one of the three re- quired. Re requests the Council to give him some names. VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD: Each year it is necessary to have a committee set up to approve t e list of volunteer firemen, and approve the $3.00 which goes to the Volunteer Firemen's Pension Relief Fund. This committee consists of: Mayor, City Clerk, one Councilman and the Chief of the Fire Department and one other member.of the Fire Department. At this time, the Mayor requested the Council to select one mem-er from among them to serve on this committee. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Diemond, that Mr. Greenlee be appointed to that Board. Motion carried. (6 -yes; 1 -no: Greenlee) REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: GOLF COURSE: Report read as follows: Month of December: 298 players, $442.25 daily play. Num%eii- of players to date: 26,964 for $41,722.25. Total receipts to date including tax: $56,728.30. BUILDING INSPECTOR: For December: 36 permits issued - Valuation $91,395.00 and fees collected: $559.70.1 ota building va uation to date is $2,568,549.50 - fees collected to date: $10,437.59. Annual report submitted also and placed in file. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 576: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 576 be read. Motion carried. Resolution No. 576 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution No. 576 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Resolution No. 576. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven. (7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: TELEPHONE:CITY HALL: (Verbatim -- at the request of Councilmen) Carter: I still am perturbed a little bit about the last year and a half discussion about the phone system; and I can't understand why that we discuss spending "x" number of dollars for new streets, drywells, and everything in the thousands of.dollars, and we cannot up -date a system that has been antiquated for years in the city -- where one number would answer most calls with the exception of fire and police. We have up -dated I don't know how many ordinances, to bring them into 1963-64 thinking.1 We are contemplating tremendous programs in streets, all -public -works building - we've got all kinds of money ear -marked for various things and there is a minor thing that would mean quite a bit, actually, to the citizens of Pasco - to be able to call a number and get a pleasant voice, and get the party we are attempting to get the first time around. Now, if we continued to operate as we did in the past, we would still be driving horse and buggies and wearing guns . . . I mean, this is the jet -age and I can't see why, when we have a seven -vote council, to ask that something be done, that we cannot have the leader take over and get it done. I think we need to (instead of walking down the small paths i that we've been trodding) I think we should find some new avenues, broad roads to follow and get some things done, without a lot of bickering. This has gone on for a year and a half, over something that is costing six to seven hundred dollars. We have got people in the city hall that can operate a punch board, that's all it amounts to - it's a - it's not something where they are going to have to learn a major operation, it's only - punching a button, it takes just long enough'to say "hello" and find i who they want and punch a button, the other end takes care of it.. That's all I have. Hendler: I would like to point out also, that there is hardly a business in this country that has a i reasonable amount of employees, in different offices, that does not have centralized telephone system. I know of very few communities of our size who are better who don't have a centralized system, and I i would like to move at this time: i Motion made by Hendler, seconded by Kilbury, That the Mayor install a central telephone system, a system) that was recommended by the Finance Committee, and in addition to report back to this council, if he i finds it necessary, the.amount of money for help to operate this system at salaries commensorate with the salaries of other personnel at city hall, and commensorate with the job involved. VanHoy: You just go square to hell will you. Hendler: Tell it out there (indicated audience) VanHoy: I feel that I - I feel I was elected by the•people and I'm sure I don't have to take orders from you or nobody else.. Hendler: Well, Mr. Mayor, I'm very sorry that you have to take this attitude,{ and I'm sorry that you take this approach.. VanHoy: You can just go square to hell. Kilbury: Mr. Mayor, I have seconded the motion, I call for the question. VanHoy: I don't even have to place the motion. Campbell: I think you should place the motion before the council. I believe it's the duty to place the motion before the council and let them vote on the motion, whether you carry it out - I .. VanHoy: You have heard the motion, ready for the question? Favor? (seven) Opposed? (none) Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Carter, seconded by Kilbury, to adjourn. Motion carried. �^ R. VanHoy, Mayor - CPasco Attest: 19JI52,1 7w, P_V_� A ah M. Perry,'City Clerk Passed and Approved this r9 / day of G(/�i/�i �i�s , 1964 9���� fLZ�4 4", ,e� Clerk's representative