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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-03-1964 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 3, 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, C. D. Kilbury and Allen D. Stanley. D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney and George R. Fisher, City Engineer/Supervisor were also present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by James, seconded,by Kilbury, that the minutes of the meeting of February 18, 1964 be ap- proved. Motion carried. HENDLER REQUESTED TO BE EXCUSED: Mr. Hendler: "In view of the Public Meeting that is being held at the Library tonight, I would like to request this group to excuse me temporarily to attend that meeting as representative of this council and if this meeting is concluded in ample time, I will return. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the request be granted. Motion carried. (Hendler left the meeting) BILLS: Bills which have been presented against the city were read as follows: Current Expense $ $Q i 11,$, §,:J Water Department i6jdsi'1Z Street Department Library Department Zi-$2,iW Library Const. & Acq. 2,102.34' Golf Course 2176 L(53 Cemetary 19,M,4§ Park 3316g4.90 Pension 545.00 Total - - All Departments: $ 72,$77414: Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that all bills duly and properly signed be paid and the Library bills being held out. Motion carried by roll call vote of six. (6) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the two (2) bills for treatment of prisoners be turned to the City Attorney for study and report at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. BID OPENING: CALL FOR BIDS -- 1/2 TON PICK-UP FOR THE GOLF COURSE: Two bids were received, opened and read as follows: (8:00 P.M. 3-3-64) 1. JERRY HORRIBIN FORD, INC. 117 South Fifth - P. 0. Box 113 128" Wheelbase 8' Box $2,015.99 223 Cu. In. engine standard Three speed transmission standard Oil filter & oil bath cleaner standard 7.10 x 15 4 -ply tires 16.00 Fresh air heater 68.40 Ben Hunt bumper 46.00 Freight to Pasco 152.25 $2,298.64 Less Federal Tax 155.99 Less City Discount 374.83 $1,767.82 Washington State Sales Tax 70.71 $1,838.53 2. SMITH TRUCK & TRACTOR, INC. 11TH & Lewis - P. 0. Box 448 "We are proposing a 1964 International C-1100 equipment to meet or exceed your bid request. This heavy duty 1/2 ton unit is equipped with 3 -speed transmission, 240 cu. in. 6 cylinder engine; full flow oil filter and oil bath aircleaner. Also fresh air heater and defrost 8-1/2 ft. box and Ben Hunt rear bumper. Delivering price: $1,998.73 ...-,:Sales Tax 79:96 Total $2;078.69 Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that the low bid of Jerry Horrobin Ford for pick up for Golf Course in the amount of $1,838.53 be accepted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: H.H.F..AA.(Mr. Melville): (dated February 27, 1964): "We are pleased to inform you bblit U. S. Housing Administrator Riftert C. Weaver has determined that Pasco's Workable Program for community improvement meets Federal requirements."*** Enclosed copy of Determination & Certification form. (Certification expires March 1, 1965) (one certi- ficat�suitable for framing). N/A WILLIAMS INSURANCE CO.: (Group Insurance Policy): 6991 - City of Pasco (dated March 2, 1964) "As per our conversation of February 27, 1964, I am enclosing copy of a letter written me from the State Mutual which advises us as to the tentative renewal action of our group insurance company. I hope that our claims ratio improves somewhat this year and that it will be unnecessary to make any premium adjust- ments in this case. The letter enclosed indicated that action had been deferred until approximately Aug 15. Experience claims ratio of 103 percent. Fisher advises there are approximately $500.00 claims pending at this time. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this matter be turned to the Insurance Committee of the City Council. Motion carried. I PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 3, 11,9.04 ` OLSON & OLSON (JOHN DEITRICH d/b/a PASCO GARBAGE SERVICE): (dated March 2, 1964)'Contract under Ordinance No. 999 expires first Tuesday in April 1964. As that the Ordinance be extended'and suggests meeting with officials of the City to discuss any changes that might be of mutual advantage. Motion made by James, seconded by Carter, that this be turned to the Council as a whole in committee for study meeting with Mr. Olson and ;Mr. Dietrich for renewal of I contract. Motion carried. 1 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: -(SANITARY SEWER, N. ARTHUR): 1i (dated February 27, 1964) "***As a result of your letter of February 20, 1964 which advises that the City does not believe the existing pipe to be adequate without further protection or improvement, we are now again pfoposing the reconstruction of this sewer line at its crossing of P.S.H. No. 3. (N/A) I HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: (VACATION OF PORTION OF N. LUCAS STREET): (dated February 24, 1964) Have requested amid received permission to accelerate the construction of the fence in this area ahead of the other highway construction work scheduled on the Pasco By -Pass. Will advertise for bids -for this construction as soon as possible. Doubt that the fence can be in- stalled by the early April date suggested but will do so at the earliest possible date. (N/A) PORT OF PASCO: (TERRAIN ON BLOCKS 21 and 22 of RIVERSIDE ADDITION): (dated February 18, 1964) This as you know is property owned by the Port of Pasco and a contract with the City was entered into 7-19-1957. City was to have the gravel overburden down to a certain eleva'l :•ztion in return for which the City gave the Port some City lots in that area. All gravel removal was to have been completed on Blocks 20-23 inclusive not later than 7-16-1960. (not accomplished) (Contract states land to be left level at the specified grade of 345' above sea level and marginal slope (north side & east side) angle of 2-1/2 to 1.) Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by James, that the City Engineer/Supervisor and the Mayor meet with Port of Pasco with power to act on this. Motion carried. II C. F. WHETSLER: (REQUESTS REFUND $35.00 to MAX BROWN): ' (dated March 3, 1964) "Permission is requested for the City Treasurer to refund $35.00 to Max Brown for a Water refund on the S. 56' of Lot 30 and the N. 17' of Lot 31 Block 1, City View Addition. Motion ma&tby".StAnleyy:_Seconded by Diemond, that this request be approved and granted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MARY CARPENTER: (Re L.I.D. No. 61): 1� (dated March 3, 1964) "All installments on LID #61 are paid in full.. All bonds have been redeemed and II interest paid in full. We have had to collect meny penalties for late payments, so there is a balance t of $1,629.62 in the fund on this date. I request a transfer order from LID #61 to LOCAL IMPROVEMENT r GUARANTY FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,629.62." Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that this transfer be allowed. Motion carried. li GEORGE R. FISHER (KELTCH - PEARL STREET FROM CHASE TO RD. 22 & N. TO LEOLA): (dated March 3, 1964) "I•wish to recommend that the contract with John Keltch for the construction of sanitary sewers in Pearl Street from -Chase to Rd. 22 and•North to Leola be accepted as bf this date and the State Tax Commission be so notified." Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that the request and recommendation of Mr. Fisher be approved and the tax commision•be notified after the sewer is•accepted from Mr. Keltch. Motion carried. TELECOM (MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT):' Maintenance agreement was read as follows: 1 base station $15.00 11 mobiles @ $6.00 66.00 1 remote control 3.50 Total $84.50 Installation of mobiles in ordinary vehicles $35.00 --removal $7.50 -- The terms and conditions of this maintenance agreement are attached. VISITORS: Mayor invited comments from the audience. Mrs. WILFRED STATEN (631 S. Laurel): Requested a light at the corner of Laurel and Butte. Also requests street improvement to eliminate the sand from blowing over onto her lawn.(Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that this be turned to the Street Committee and the Street Light Committee for study and report at next regular council meeting. Motion carried. ARLIE MILLER: (ON STREET NAME CHANGES - Waldemar to Hugg/Laurel to Waldemar: He favors changing the name of "Laurel" to "Waldemar" as all his deeds show the name "Waldemar". (This street by custom and use has been commonly known as "Laurel". 5 questionaires mailed on "From Laurel -to S. Waldemar?" -- 2 returned. 9 questionnaires mailed out "From Waldemar to Hugo"? -- 8 returned. MORRIS CLARK: favors the change from Waldemar to Hugo. This to come up under ordinance No. 1135. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: KILBURY - CLAIMS, FINANCE: LIBRARY: There is a problem with the Library. Kilbury reports he has found the money, but it is the desire of the Council to meet with the Library Board before anything is done in regard to this, and also the Finance Committee of the City will have to act on it. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, that the Library Board be invited to meet with the City Council at a time convenient to both, within the next two week period. Motion carried. There will be a Resolution introduced on the expenditure of $4.400.00 for the Police Department Survey. GREENLEE - FIRE & LIGHT: I PURCHASES: Greenlee read the requests to purchase as follows; Water Department in the amount of $588.88. 2 EASG0;.WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING MUN.CIL CHAMBERS MARCH 1, 1964 Dip Stick Arm for back Hoe $292.48 Office Supplies 91.31 Romuc Plastic 109.00 500 lbs. #100 QUB Abrasive Emulsion Charges 12 Nozzles for Vapor Blast Mach. 3 pr. Industrial Rubber Gloves 96.09 TOTAL $588.88 piotion.-made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter, that these purchases requested be granted, Motion carried. JAMES: - PLANNING, LEGISLATIVE, BUILDING: ZONING ORDINANCE: James asked the council members if they would be able to attend a meeting on Thurs- day night. Most unable to so do. After election, the council will start working on this again. URBAN TRANSPORTATION: James reminded the coundil of the meet-ing to be held on Monday 1;00 P.M. at the Richland City Hall. STREET NAMES -- HUGO?WALDEMAR?LAUREL?: This to come up under ordinances. STANLEY -- WATER & SEWER: CEMETARY PROPERTY NEEDED: Stanley reports that there was a meeting with Mr. Foster of the State Department of ;Highways - It was suggested that the City have a landscape architect take a look at the land and see how feasible this would be using the piece of land east of the cemgery. Stanley questions the mechanics of making payment to such an architect. Fisher stated that Mr. Foster was in a hurry to get this information because they need something like this to justify their position to!'-the<!BureaiiLlbfEub.1477 .sRdarde Otho haverthd-firetinget'nonmthe; oney) . Stanley requests authority to retain a landscape architect and bring back to the council the information as to what fees woulld)be involved. Motion made by,Diemond, seconded by Carter, that Councilman Stanley be so authorized. Motion carried. CORNEISI:;.'.HO�LAND;;3HAYES2&,YMERRYFIELD: Formal reports have been received from the firm of CHHM on the interceptor sewer, pump station. These reports have been furnished to each councilman. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond, to accept and adopt as an.outline for the Cou#cil's future action, the report to Paso City Council on an engineering study of the interceptor sewer pump station' as prepared February 1964 by the firm of Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield. Motion carried. Point rating system discussed). otion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond, that we authorize the firm.of Cornell, Howland, .Hayes & Merryfield to proceed with the preparation of detailed plans and specifications for the construction of an interceptor sewer and pump station, and for them to have their plans and specifications ready for application approximately June first, 1964. Motion carried. Motion made by Stanley, Seconded by Di mopd1,:'ittb -aathaprize the City Engineer and the Water Superinten- deht t6 prepare the necessary documents required for submittal to the federal government on this project. Motion carried. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James, that we apply to the Northern Pacific Railway,Co. for the Necessary easement to cross a portion of their land in the NW 1/4 of Sec. 31 T. 9, N. R. 30 E.W.M. (more specifically along Ainsworth AVe. ) Government Lot 7. Motion carried. T.F.TTF.R FRnM TPR WATER gTTPFRTNTF.mnP.MT -- OPRN MnTigF• "The Franklin Co. P.U.D. in conjunction with the Pasco Water Department is having an Open House at the Filter Plant on April 18. This is for the customers of P.U.D. and the.City of,Pasco Water Dept. and any other interested people." CARTER - POLICE, CIVIL DEFENSE: BUSINESS LICENSES: Twenty-two (22) business license applications were read as follows: 1. FRANK'S AUTO & BICYCLE,REPAIR 132 W. Columbia Auto & Bicycle Repair (Frank How) 2. GEORGE A. SHARP 1319 & 1323 Hopkins Apartments (2 4-plex) 2303 Humphrey , Richland 3. ALLIED SIGNS T 200 Port of_Pasco -- Neon Signs (Ronald M. Cole) 4. DUNHAM'S LAWN MOWER SERVICE 2003 W. Lewis Lawn Mower Service (Tommy Dunham) 5. SAGE REALTY INC. 428,W. Lewis Real Estate (Robert D. Mann - new name) 6. LAWN TREE SERVICE CO. Rd. 23 & Court Spray (P. R. Meridith) 7. TRI CITY PRODUCE 318 W. Columbia warehouse (Dick Sonderman) (New name -new owner) 8. LOBBY MOTEL 1315 E. Lewis Motel (Robert T. Sawalish) (new owner) 91 BETTY"S FOUNTAIN LUNCH 215 N. Fourth Cafe (Betty Vickery) (new location) 10. JESSE L. MAST INS. 415 W. Shoshone Insurance (Jesse L. Mast) 11. DESERT OIL CO. 215 S. 6th Ave. Oil Distr. (Ben W. Swisher) 12. TASTEE FREEZE 1503 Sylvester Cafe (Jennie Clark & M. Bruce) 13. PIONEER JANITORIAL SERVICE 4517 W. Court Janitor Service (Daniel Graybill) 14. AMERICAN BLDG. MTNCE. CO. N. 112 Altamont (John Tummith) Spokane, Washington -Janitor Service 15. PAYLESS DRUG STORE OF PASCO, INC. 215 N. Fourth Ave. Drug store & sundries (Thomas W. Bishop) 1 , 16. HERB'S SUPER CONOCO SERVICE 4th & Yakima Service Station (Herb Tonack (New name, New Operator) 17. TAYLOR MAID 3rd '& Park Cafe (Richard L. Mason,)(new Oper) 18. JERRVS RICHFIELD 1108 W. Sylvester Service Station (Gerald M. Adams, new owner) 19. WEST LAND CO. 824 W. Lewis Insurance Agency (Brent A. Johnsbon, Reg. Mgr.) 20. CLOVERLEAF BOB SHOP Rd. 28 & W. Lewis Beauty Shop (Penny Bartholde)(New name - new owner) 21. FRANKLIN, WAKEHAM & CO. 116 N. Fifth Accounting (C. R. Franklin) (Prev. Frame, Whiting, Ridgway & Worley) 22. S & S DRUG CO. #7 801 W. Columbia Drug Store (E. W. Shekter, pres.) (in Grigg's Dept. Store) a 6 4 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 3, 1964 Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that we accept. these. Motion carried.'There were also eight (8'y solicitor license applications read as follows: Thos. Slusher 4808 N. Hawthorne Spokane Storm Windows Raul Martinez Albuquerque, N. M. Grolier Society James Salas Albuquerque, N. M. Grolier Society C. Fred Alexander (Seattle) Lobby Motel Keystone/Fireside Edu. Inst. Mike Pease Rt. 1, Box 186, Richland Watkins I� Fred Schmunk Portland, Ore. Aldisco (Alum. Siding etc.) j K. T. Kaminski Portland, Ore. Aldisco it if to j Larry Johnson Iowa Aldisco itIf if Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, that we accept the eight of these. Motion carried. WAIVER OF ADMISSION TAX - A.A.U.W. In connection with the lecture at the Sr. High School Auditorium. After ;investigation it is recommended by the Committee that because any excess is to be used in the program of scholarships, and because this has been taken on as a community project, that this tax be:, waived in this case. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee; that this admission tax waiver be granted. Motion carried. DIEMOND - STREETS, ENGINEERING: PARKING AUTHORITY: The Street committee wished to meet together with the Parking Authority before any recommendation is made to the council re: parking on Bonneville between Third and Sixth. CURBS AROUND CITY PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Motion made by Diemond, seconded by Stanley, that the City Supervisor be authorized to investigate the feasibility and the cost of placing curbs around all city parks, further that if sidewalks are required in certain places, that these also be included in the cost of the project. Motion carried. Kilbury: requested report by next council meeting on Parking Authority. HENDLER - PARKS, LIBRARY, CEMETERY: In Hendler's absence Fisher comments: P.U.D. would like an opportunity to meet with the Park Board and Park Committee to talk on the Lucas Street problem (feed lines). The 10 -minute parking-gigns on Third Avenue adjacent to the Post Office have been installed. The letter to the Army Engineer Dist. Walla Walla Re: Boat Basin License was read setting forth these items which have been provided for in development work (as the Corps of Engineers had requested): 1. General Development plan. 5. Grading & general development work. 2. Pipe installation to aid in cleaning the basin. 6. Park Development 3. Boat Dock 7. Restroom facilities 4. Launching ramp Greenlee requests that the meeting with the P.U.D. include the Council as a whole as committee. POLE AT PAYLESS: Mr. Northrup reported to Mr. Fisher that this will be taken care of this week. OTHER: JAMES: REPORTS ON ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES BULLETIN JUST RECEIVED: This bulletin has to do with INITIVE NO. 222 which is very harmful to cities. This has been introduced by, and filed by, Mr. Lloyd M. Brown -- this needs vigilence'and caution. This proposition would take all the liquor profits from cities and put into the school construction program. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: GOLF COURSE, FEBRUARY: Daily play 1998, players to date 3210, receipts for February $2,818.25 -- total receipts $4,112.50. Season tickets: February 23 for $2,452.00 total number sold 33 for $3,127.00 Total receipts for February: $5,689.19 including tax. Total Receipts to date: $7,715.59.including tax. BUILDING INSPECTOR: FEBRUARY: 41 permits issued - total valuation $413,895.00 Fees collected: $915.37. P.U.D AGREEMENT (EASMENT): South line of golf course property, this is to be held up for discussion with the P.U.D. further with reference to the height of poles, and the placement thereof. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1113$: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT PORTION OF WALDEMAR STREET LYING WITHIN KURTZMAN"S FIRST ADDTT@ON AND ELLIOTT'S ADDITION IN THE CITY OF PASCO TO HUGO STREET, AND ALSO CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT PORTION OF LAUREL STREET LYING WITHIN KURTZMAN'S FIRST ADDITION IN THE CITY OF PASCO TO WALDEMAR STREET. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond that Ordinance No. 1135 be read by title only. Motion caiyied. Ordinance 1135 was read by title only. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance 1135 has been ead by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by James, secondee b� Diemond, to adopt Ordinance No. 1135. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1137: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PERMIT TO FRANKLIN COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 TO a CONSTRUCT, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NONPRESSURE GRAVITY FLOW IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITHIN THAT PORTION OF THE REPLAT OF LEWIS ADDITION ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE85, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WITHIN THE FRANKLIN COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 BOUNDARIES THAT PRESENTLY LIE WITHEN'THE 01ETE:".9EPASCOV ,)Hotidn tn}dd: b§r:.3jameegrideco.nded by Diemond to read Ordinance 1137 by title it only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1137 was read by title only. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Ordinance 1137 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to adopt Ordinance No. 1137. Motion carried by roll call vote of 5 -yes and 1 -no (Kilbury voting "no"). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 584: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $4,400.00 FROM THE CASH ON HAND ITEM UNDER THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE 1964 BUDGET TO BE USED AS MONIES TO.PAY FOR THE COST OF AN EFFICIENCY SURVEY OF THE CITY OF PASCO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOC- EATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE, INC. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond to read Resolution 584. Motion carried. R. 584 was read in its entirety. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution 584 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond to adopt Resolution 584. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: City Engineer to look into the matter of placing sb.hool zone signs further away from the School on PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 3 1964 Lucas Street, and using flourescent orange. City Attorney to prepare some form of written agreement re: the $7,200.00 earmarked for the building of pedestrian overpass (school/city). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, to adjourn. Motion carried. (adjourned 9:40 P.M. ) VBG . R. VanHoy, Mayor, City of Pas o Washington ATTEST: Pei Adah M. Perry, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 4& May of March, 1964. Clerk's representati e