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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-1964 MinutesI REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19, 1964 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. by the Honorable Ed Hendler, Mayor Pro -Tem. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative: Those present were G. E. Carter, L. R. Diemond, Ed Hendler, Mayor Pro -Tem, H. �, James, Chas. D. Kilbury, Allen D. Stanley. Also present were'City Supervisor, George Fisher and City Attorney, D. Wayne Campbell. Absent were R. L. Greenlee and Mayor T. R. Van Hoy. APPROVING'_ MINUTES:;'-. Motion made by James, seconded by.L. R. Diemond to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 5th, 1964. Motion carried. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by Diemond to set aside the regular order of business. Motion carrie A letter was read by Stanley from Robert E. Yale, Senior Engineer for the Public Utility District # 1 of Skagit County, Washington. An award of merit was.presented to Mr. Whetsler by the Northwest Division of the American Waterworks Association for his outstanding public relations program. Certificates of appreciation to Ed Hendler, Harry Hudlow; Franklin County PUD Manager, Spence Jilek, and Don Pugnetti. Jilek, Hendler and Pugnetti were honored for the community service performed in publicizing Pasco's arterial street and drainage program. Hudlow, for his work in initiating a public water system in Riverview. PAYMENT OF BILLS: BIDS: A list of bills were read by City Supervisor George Fisher. Current Expense $692.59 Park 17.15 Water 86.62 Total $796.36 Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond to approve payment of bills which had been regularly signed and vouched for. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Motion made to pay workers whose work has been checked by the Council was made. by Kilbury, seconded by James, motion carried by roll call vote of six (6�}, Two bids were opened and read by City Supervisor, George Fisher, for bids on LID # 68. Schedule I Schedule II Pavers Inc. P. 0. Box 673 Richland, Washington No Bid $14,709.70 L. W. Vail Co., Inc. P. 0. Box 847 Pasco, Washington . $3,845.92 $13,008.6.3 Motion was made by James and seconded by Diemond to set aside the regular order of business while Fisher checked the estimate. VISITORS: The Mayor asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Laurence Minkiewitz asked if the lot belonging to the Sacajawea Apartments could be blacktopped and made into a parking lot in a residential zone. It will be fenced on both sides cutting off the view of nearby homes, causing depreciation of all adjoining property and will cause noise. Mrs. John Minkiewitz complained about all the trees being cut down leaving her home setting in the hot sun. Mrs. Umbarger who owns adjoining property, spoke and said that her lot had been surveyed this week by the man who owns the Sacajawea Apartments. Mayor Pro -tem Ed Hendler turned the matter over to the City Engineer and he will answer the questions concerning the parking lot. If the answer is not satisfactory he will then bring it.to the Council at the next meeting. Motion was made by Kilbury, seconded by Diemond to bring this matter back to the Council the next meeting. Motion carried. Moyor Pro -tem, Ed Hendler invited further comments from the audience, there being none the mayor said I the meeting would revert back to its regular order of business. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Hendler that bid on Schedule I be rejected & the bid on Schedule II be awarded to L.W.Vail.Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: LETTER FROM INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGERS ASSOCIATION: Asking for a copy of the Ordinance creating the position of Cit+yc-1 Manager and outlining the powers and duties of administrator. They would also like the figures on the vote FOR and AGAINST the plan. They need this information by May 25th and ask if you would like them to list the opening in their Newsletter. Motion was made by Carter and seconded by James that we inform the International Association of City Managers as to our present position and the committee will report back to the next Council meeting. Motion carried. Motion was made by Kilbury and seconded by Stanley to throw out the bid for Schedule 1 and negotiate and accept the bid of L. W. Vail for Schedule II. Motion carried. f PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mav 19. 1964 LETTER FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Informing us that they have agreed on a price for the lot in College, Gantenbein's and Riverside additions of $50.00 per lot subject the the local improvement district assessments which the City would assume and agree to pay. One of the conditions of the deed is that the land is to be used for park purposes only. Motion was made by Stanley and seconded by James that the matter be turned over to the City Properties Committee for thorough study by the full Council and recommendations brought to the next council meeting. Motion carried. LETTER FROM DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Advising that they plan to review all programs being carried out by the District Health Department." A series of meetings will be held. The first is to be in Richland City Hall on Thursday, May 28, 1964, at 7:30 P. M. to deal with all aspects of the Tuberculosis Control Program. The Mayor and Council Members are invited to attend. LETTER FROM THE CITY OF OTHELLO: Inviting._the Mayor and Councilmen to attend a ground breaking ceremoney for the largest and first farm labor housing projects in our country. The $19.0,000.00 project will contain fifty family units and forty single units. Senator Henry M. Jackson will speak and FHA representatives from this region and Washington D. D. will attend. They ask for a list of those attending. LETTER FROM NAT WASHINGTON:, Inviting Mayor and Councilmen and representatives of our Engineering Department and Police Department to attend the meeting of the JOINT COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS to hear opinions and recommendations regarding highway matters. Meeting to be held.May 20th, 9:00 a. m. to noon in the Marcus Whitman Hotel at Walla Walla. LETTER FROM HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF TRI -CITIES: Concerning the excavation bond as required by the City of Pasco. Motion was made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley that we contact the Home Builders Association and arrange a meeting for May 25th, 7:30 p. m. DST at the City Hall. Motion carried. LETTER FROM COMMUNITY DISTRICT NO. 4 OF BENTON COUNTY: Urging the control of mosquitoes so that they be kept as much in abatement as possible. LETTER FROM ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES: Advising us that there are three acturial firms located in the City of Seattle, including Milliman and Robertson, Inc. Johnson & Higgins of Washington, Inc. White -Henry -Stuart Building Marsh & McLennan, Inc. Washington Building Motion made .by. Kilbury, seconded by Diemond that the acturial study of firemen pension funds be conducted by the firm of Milliman and Robertson, Inc., who previously did the work.' Motion carried. LETTER FROM HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PASCO: Enclosing the Annual report of the Housing Authority. LETTER FROM U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS: Advising that the proposed easement appears impractical and they cannot comply with our request for an easement to place a 30 -inch sewer line along their Levee 12 between Road 28 and the west side of the Columbia River bridge. However, they will be happy to discuss the matter further. LETTER FROM PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY: Concerning the relocation of a telegraph pole in road way area of Maitland Street Crossing. COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE R. RISHER, CITY SUPERVISOR: Advising that Mr. Herman Lapp has completed his contract for the construction of sidewalks and curbs at Lucas Street Park in accordance with specifications. Mr. Fisher recommends that the State Department of Labor and•Industries be so notified. Motion made by Kilbury and seconded by James to do so. Motion carried. LETTER FROM WASHINGTON STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION: Informing us of a list of qualified men to do appraisal and negotiations work, with a fee of $75:00 per day for appraisors and $50.00 per day for negotiators. G. Murray Duncan . A. Scott Johnson 305 Western Montana Bank Bldg. 115 S. Chelan Missoula Montana Wenatchee, Washington George Wilson Brewster, Washington Ben W. Lombard 119 East "A" Street Yakima, Washington C. M. Follevaag West 418 Sprague Spokane, Washington Wilbur Hawley 325 No. College Ave: College Place, Washington Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James to hire Max Brown, fees to be determined by negotiation between us and Mr. Brown. Motion carried. LETTER FROM ROBERT GRAHAM, ASSISTANT STATE AUDITOR: Offering councelling to state and local govern- ment officers and employees and all state examiners in the field. This program will provide an extension of the pre -audit service -arm of the office of State Auditor and post audit supervision. COMMUNICATION PTO:: ERNEST COWELL STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION: Stating that it was not the intention of the Benton -Franklin Counties Good.Roads.Association to slight the Pasco By-pass. Consideration to placing money.saved on the present by-pass construction toward helping to link the By-pass with Oregon Street and the Spokane Highway will be given. COMMUNICATION FROM•'DOUGLAS E. MANN: Advising that Mr. Mann would like a refund of $5.00, since grave marker has not been placed, arrangements by Wylie Monuments of Walla Walla to do so have been made. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, to refer this to proper committee. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19, 1964 COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE R. FISHER, CITY SUPERVISOR: Recommending that the council accept Sewer Extension on East Lewis to serve Block 24 Wehe's Addition to City of Pasco as completed by Mahaffey Excavation Co, according to specifications. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter to do so. Motion carried. LETTER FROM STATE OF WASHINGTON CENSUS BOARD: To advise that because of the necessity of meeting a June 1st deadline, no reviews can be considered after May 25. The population of Pasco being 15,677. CHECK OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS: For and Against the Council Manager plan of Municipal Government. The reading and counting of the absentee.ballots was done by Stanley, Diemond, James and Carter. The absentee ballots were: FOR: .17, AGAINST: 29, making a total of 46 absentee ballots. Making a total overall count of 1,489 for and 751 against, making a.total of 2240 ballots cast. COMMITTEES: KILBURY: Claims & Finance) Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James to transfer $500.00 from election expense under current expense. to Census Expense under current expense. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James that the City Attorney draw up subsequent to the approval of the city, a resolution transferring $2,500.00 from the Yakima Federal Savings to Cash on Hand in the Library Construction and Acquisition Fund. Motion carried. JAMES: (Planning, Legislative, & Building) 1. Reported a very good convention of the Association of Washington Cities. Attended by Mayor Van Ho Carter, Harold James, George Fisher, E. H. Hendler, D. Wayne Campbell, Ruth Modesky, Esther Schlagle. Everyone felt that they had gained a lot from attending. 2. A meeting of the Councilmen and the Franklin County Planning Commission will be held Thursday, May 21st, 7:30 p. m. to go over the proposed Urban Renewal. The City Clerk's Office has been instructed to call the Planning Commission and each Councilmen to remind them of the meeting. FISHER: Fisher reported that $4,145.00 worth of materials were needed for the Water & Sewer Department. 25 - Corporation Stops #H15025 3/4" 10 - of 11 #H15025 1" 25 - it " #H10013 3/4" 10 - it " #H10013 1" 50 - C. to I. Adaptors #H15450 1" .25,- C. to C.. Couplings #H15405 3/4" 2 Prt. 25 x' - Ditto #H15405 1" 2 Prt. 15 - Ditto #H15400 1" 3 Prt. 1 - Metrotec Valve Box Locator Paper for billing Maching and Cash register 1 - 12" x 8" Tapping Saddle & Valve 3960' Copper Tubing 5 Gallons'Amercoat #88 Nile Green 100 Full 3/4" x 18" Meter Yokes 2 TRC - 1 Radios Motion was made by Carter, seconded by James to Purchase these items. vote of (6) six. STANLEY: (Street, Water & Engineering) 70.25 43.80 59.75 34.30 98.80 33.00 98.80 43.52 140.40 132.40 238.04 2,059.20 30.68 1,063.00 50.00 4,145.93 Motion carried by roll call Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James,.to advertise for bids for installation of 16 inch water main from Columbia to Yakima on 3rd street on June 16, 1964, at 8:00 P. M. A separate bid will be needed to purchase 16 inch pipe for this installation. Estimated cost of pipe to be $14,250.00 to install from Yakima South on to 3rd street to Columbia street, fittings estimated cost to be $4,700.00. Estimated cost. for installing $8,100.00. Motion carried. Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James to advertise for bids for 1900 foot of 16" pipe and fittings, on June 16th, 1964, at 8:00 p. m. DST. The drawings and specifications to be established and the call for bids by the Water Superintendent and the City Engineer. Motion carried. A report by Mr. Stanley of a meeting held May 18th of the Councilmen, Mr. Whetsler, Mr. D. Wayne Campbell, and Mr. Fisher, along with representatives of Gray and Osborne and representatives of variou utility companies in the area that are effected by the construction of the Arterial Street Program. Regarding improvements or alterations they would have to make to their respective systems prior to and during construction of the Arterial Street Program. Another meeting will be held in approximately one month will the same people to go into more detailed planning of the coordination between the various utilities and the street program. Those present at the May 18th meeting were Don Gray, Carl Julius, Ed Hendler, Al Stanley, Harold James, Louis Diemond, Charles Kilbury, George Fisher Wayne Campbell C. F. Whetsler, From the utility companie those present were Robert J. Mac Ginnis-Pacific Power & Light, Portland Wm. E. Triplett - Pacific Power & Light, Walla Walla W. H. Anderson - Franklin Co. P.U.D. No. 1 H. L. Tedro - if " if it Stanley Ryder - Pasco School District No. 1 C. F. Whetsler - Pasco Water Dept. Harry D. Hurless - Bonneville Power Administration Jim Leddel - Cascade Natural Gas Corp. Don Angotti ifit " if Burl Snowden It M it it L. A. Saari - Pacific Northwest Bell, Yakima' 43.E f 7 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19. 1964 1 Ed Hendler opened the meeting 7:40 P. M., gave.a brief summary of the purpose of the meeting. Mr. Stanley suggested G. Fisher take meeting: Don Gray gave a brief resume of program. Strip maps will be available to all utilities so that any work in the construction area can be completed prior to street construction. Went down fact sheet item by item. Cuts made prior to regular constfuction to be patched. In order to meet this schedule will need full cooperation. Contractor will supply a schedule and a meeting will be called with utility companies and contractor to work out the schedule with individidual contractors. Gray & Osborne need tentative plans from the utilities i .so can set up the Don Gray suggested approximately one month from now for the next meeting. Strip map's should be available approximately one week prior to next meeting. Mr. Hendler brought up the point that plans should be made for the future; especially grid systems -monies and laterals - also asked the P.U.D. to investigate steel poles for Street Lights. School bus routing was discussed. Question asked regarding By -Pass plans. George Fisher explained the general program and the fact !I that traffic must be provided for. Hope to have a map of storm sewers at the next meeting so that the utilities can see where this construction will be. Don Gray -adjustment -vertical of Manholes j and valve boxes by street work but will not relocate. All should have questions ready for next + meeting. Meeting closed 8:40 P. M. CARTER: (Police, Civil Defense) Ordinance No. 990 BUSINESS LICENSES: Carter read four applications which have been submitted for business licenses. 1. Jack-B-Numble Inc. d/b/a Picture Land Studios Jerome G. Smith 1215 W. Lewis Photography 2. Grigg's Self Service Dep't Store. Charles Grigg 801 W. Columbia Auction Sales (1 day) 3. Maxfield's Dairy N. A. Traner 3110 S. Olympia, Kenn. Wholesale & Retail Del. 4. The Anchor Inn Mrs. David Ingersall Pasco Yacht Basin Cafe All were in order with the exception of the Anchor Cafe which does not have a health permit. This will be held until the health permit comes in. Motion by Carter, seconded by James to accept them with the exception of the Anchor Cafe. Motion carried. Six solicitors with properly signed applications, and having paid proper fees were read by Carter. Ordinance No. 741 1. Yasir S. Rasheed 624 - 14th St. Solicit for bedspreads & Oakland, California Tapestry. 2. Carrie Hudgins 112 S. Fourth Civic Reading Club 3. Bonnie Van Nostrand 112 S. Fourth Civic Reading Club 4. Bonnie J. Daniels 112 S. Fourth Civic Reading Club 5. Gene R. Edwards 112 S. Fourth Civic Reading Club 6. Duare Lee Felton 112 S. Fourth Civic Reading Club Motion made by Carter, seconded by James, to accept the six solicitors. Motion carried. DIEMOND: (Streets &Engineering) Diemond met with the Good Roads Association of Benton & Franklin County on the 13th of May to discussi the problem of the By-pass. They will try to push for a route closer to the Tri -Cities. I HENDLER: (Parks, Cemetary & Library) G Mr.Owsley requested to change his dates for payment of his fees to the city for rental paid for the li yacht club. This will be put back in committee for further consideration. Mr. Hendler recommends to the Council that they consider the preparation and distribution of a brochure explaining the LID procedures and how the citizens can initiate the LID's and to request the City Engineer's Office to report back to the Council the possible cost involved in the J preparation of such a brochure. This brochure would serve to enlighten the taxpayers and would save them money if they were acquainted with the fact that any work that is done in conjuction with the Arterial Street Program would be at the least minimum cost possible. I i MoTion made by Stanley, seconded by Kilbury, that this request be returned to the Street Committee for further study and recommendation at the next council meeting. Motion carried. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Stanley, to check and see that the City Engineer's Office check with our two Engineering Consultants to see that our schedule of June 16th for having the Ordinances ready for passing by the Council. Motion carried. FISHER: I� Fisher and D. Wayne Campbell met with James Gay and Don Gray and requested Mr. Gay write us a letter outlining all the information and material needed and also dates he.would need also any I� other information in order for him to get out all the Ordinances that need be prepared to meet { our proposed schedule. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19. 1964 Fisher further reported that the Lucas Street Park sidewalks and grading is done, sprinkling system installed, grass planted, and all is in order. Will be -fenced by the time the grass is up. Bonneville street has been widened between 4th and 5th also between 3rd and 4th. This is graveled and being used for angle parking. Maitland Street will be worked on soon. r_„t F r.,,., Total receipts for month of April $8,066.88. Total receipts to date $21,865.88. D. WAYNE CAMPBELL: The Supreme Court has come out with a decision called Kelso versus the City of Tacoma. City officials no longer have any sovereign immunity from driving a vehicle at excessive rates of speeds, when they hurt someone. Chief McKibbin & Chief Cooney have been informed by letter what the impact of this ruling would be on the cities. They are the people involved in driving the vehicles of the city. Motion was made by Stanley, seconded by James, that a copy of the letter sent by D. Wayne Campbell to the Fire and Police Departments be sent to all city employees. Motion carried. Motion made by Rilbury, seconded by James, that the Insurance Committee of the Council contact the Insurance Committee of the City for a meeting to discuss the insurance aspect of the sovereign immunit) ruling. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: 592 & 593 Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James that Resolution 592 be read. Motion carried-. Resolution 592 requesting the Auditor of Franklin County Washington to call a special election in the City of Pasco, Washington, to be held on July 6th, 1964, for the purpose of electing council- men to serve under the newly adopted Council Manager form of City Government. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution 592 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond, that Resolution 592 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six. (6) Motion was made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that Resolution 593 be read. Motion carried. Motion made by James, seconded by Diemond to adopt Resolution 593. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). This being a resolution authoriziiigt; the City Treasurer to invest surplus funds. "The City Council of the City of Pasco Do Resolve as Follows: Section 1. The City Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following investment in a separate account from the Fireman'':s Relief and Pension Fund: EVERGREEN FIRST FEDERAL $10,000.00 Chahalis, Washington Section 2. This investment has been approved by the Fireman's Relief and Pension Board . and the Finance Committee of the City of Pasco. Section 3. The.Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its passage as required by law. Motion made by James,seconded by Diemond instructing the Clerk's Representative to send a copy of Resolution 592 to the office of the Franklin County Auditor promptly on May 20th, 1964•. Motion carried. AT) T0110MMIMT Motion made by Stanley, seconded by James to adjourn. 10:00 P. M. DST. ATTEST: Adah M. Perry, City Cle Zt VanHoye Irlayof; City of Pa c Washington PASSED AND APPROVED thisj day of , W 1964 er 's Representative. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by Carter, that the City Clerk's Office be notified that filing for the Council Election commence on Friday, May 22nd to Friday, June 5th, 1964. Motion carried.