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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-1964 Minutes3334 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING _ COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 21,1964 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Ed Hendler, Mayor ProTem. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, Ed Hendler, H.C. James, Chas. D. Kilbury (Greenlee's name was not called in the roll:) A quorum was present. Mayor VanHoy was absent; George R. Fisher, City Engineer/Supervisor and D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney were present. Mr. Stanley is out of town. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (July 7, 1964): Motion made by James, seconded by Kilbury, that minutes of July 7 be approved. Motion carried unanimous. OFFICIAL CANVAS OF BALLOTS: The following was read into the record: "WE THE UNDERSIGNED, Members of the Canvas Board of the City of Pasco, for the Special Election, held on the 6th. day of July, 1964 for 6he purpose of electing City Councilmen, do hereby certify the following results: Number of ballots counted: COUNCILMEN: J.G. "Joe" Bailey Rayomond T. Banks .-G.E. "Ed" Carter's Conald E. "Don" Cooper Louis R. "Lou" Diemond Earl E. Dutton Robert L. Greenlee C.F.Griggs ✓ Ed Hendler Harold C. James Charles D. Kilbury Harry T. McCa l l/ Fred Robinson �✓ Allen D. Stanley George P. Stork;/ Donald A. "Don" Wilson Russell A. "Russ" Wiseman T.R. VanHoy (Write in) POLL BOOKS ABSENTEE TOTAL 1794 86 1880 958 43 1001- 384 12 396 760 40 800- 736 42 778 616 21 637 341 12 353 866 35 901- 1033 50 1083- 567 28 595 747 30 777. 706 33 739 653 34 687 762 26 788- 716 35 751- 752 42 794- 561 30 591 802 42 844- 0 11 11 Dated this 16th. day of July, 1964 at Pasco, Washington (Signed by: Ed Hendler, Charles D. Kilbury, Harold C. James, G.E. Carter and Robert L. Greehlee and attested by Adah M. Perry, City Clerk.) Motion made by Kllbury, seconded by James, that the foregoing be entered in the minutes as the official canvas of the votes cast at the July6, 1964 election. Motion carried, unanimous. Motion made by Kilbury, seconded by James, that the meeting adjourn SINE DIE.Motion carried. The Oath of Office was given to R.L. Greenlee, G.E. Carter, C.F. Griggs, George P.Stork, Fred Robinson, J.C. Bailey and Russell A. Wiseman (oath given by Ed Hendler, Mayor Pro -tem of City of Pasco The new councilmen were seated, signed the oath of office before continuing. At the request of R.L. Greenlee and by mutual agremment of the body D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney was appointed to act as Chairman of the group prior to the election of the Mayor of the City. CALL TO ORDER: D. Wayne Campbell called the meeting to order and asked the Clerk's Representative to call the roll: ROLL CALL: Councilmen present were: J.G. Bailey; G.E. Carter; Robert L. Greenlee; C.F. Griggs; Fred Robinson; George P. Stork and Russell A. Wiseman. (George R. Fisher, City Engineer/Supervisor and D. Wayne Campbell also present ). Quorum. NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR: ( & Election thereof) Campbell requested nominations for Mayor from among the number of Councilmen seated -Mayor to serve for the next two (2) years. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that Mr. Ed Carter's name be placed in nomination. Griggs made the motion that Mr. Bailey's name be placed in nomination. Bailey declined the nomination. Mr. Greenlee made the motion and Mr. Stork seconded that nominations be closed. Motion carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that the election of K6, Carter be made una- imous by by voice vote. Motion carried. 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON , REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 21. 1964 At this time.Mr. Campbell turned the meeting over to Mr..Carter, Mayor of the City of Pasco -- Following applause Mr. Carter thanked the group for their vote of confidence. Carter stated I' that in working with the previous Mayor, T.R. VanHoy that they were not always in agreement, but it should be noted that'Mr. VanHoy was a man who worked very hard fro what he beilieves in, and that he did a very good job for the City of Pasco. With reference to the out -going + Council, Mr. Carter stated that they had been a very hard-working Council, with their only interest being the betterment of the City of Pasco. He also stated that after having met in i� workshop sessions with the new.members it is evident that this council too will be a hard- working group. NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO -TEM (& Election thereof) Motiion made by WisemanQ, seconded by .Stork that Mr. Bailey be nominated as Mayor -Pro -Tem. There being no further nominations, Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee that nominations be closed. Motion carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs, that Mr. Bailey be elected unanimously. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 598: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Wiseman to read Resolution No. 598 inserting the name GeorgeRR. Fisher, present City Supervisor in the proper spaces and that the bond paragraph be properly completed by City Attorney at time 6.6 reading. Motion carried. Resolution No. 598 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Wiseman that Resolution No. 598 has been read. Motion carried. (6 -yes and 1-no;Griggs voting "no") Motion made by Carter, seconded by Bailey to adopt Resolution No. 598. Discussion followed. Griggs indicated he felt it was an injustice to Mr. Fisher to appoint him temporarily, when he was one of the pensons who had made application as City Manager ( there being 36 ). Mr. Carter answered that he knows of no one who know the city business any better, or who does a better job for the city 0aniMr!; fcoshec,tend that Mr. Fisher is aware thatthis is a temporary appointment. Mr. Griggs asked if Mr. Fisher would have full powers as temporary manager. Carter answered that he would. After discussion, motion carried by roll call vote of 6 -yes and 1 -no (Griggs voting "no"/. COMMUNICATIONS: POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (7-14-64 ) to Water Supply & Pollution Control Public Health Service, Region IX; Federal Office Building; 50 Fulton Street; San Francisco,California 94102 (Re: WPC-Wn-182 City of Pasco ) A copy of the letter read as follows: "Transmitted herewith are the following documents relating to grants under Public Law 660: 1. Application with supporting documents;2 copies. 2. Approved Engineering Report -2 copies; 3. Project Approval & Certification -2 copies; 4. Plans and Specifications for your prelimanary review and comment -1 copy. ",Signed, Bryan M. Johnson- Regional Engineer. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (July 16, 1964 ) to Mr. Wyman: "On July 8, 1964, Dudley Beall and I had occasion to visit the Pasco Memorial Poo) for the express purpose of inspecting the rehabilitated bathhouse. We want you to know how greatly impressed we were with it and what an excellent job we feel has been done. Thelight and airy interior should be a real incentive to your people to do the best possible job of keeping the area in a clean,.sanitary condition. Signed by Roger James, Supervising Public Health .Engineers." n/a PARKING ON BONNEVILLE (Between Third a nd Fourth): Four letters were received and one read ( they were all on the subject of parking on Bonneville, and all along the same trend of thought .) The residents of Bonneville protest the erection of the signs on the residential side of Bonneville which state "Two Hour Parking" and "No Parking between 3 and 5 A.M." They feel this is a Hardship on the property owners on the residential side of the street and request that the signs be removed. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Griggs to turn these letters to the Council as a whole committee for action at next regular meeting. Motion carried.. SEVERSON: REQUEST OF FUNDS $500.00 FROM EXTRA LABOR TO GAS, OIL & EQU. "I wish oo request that a transfer of funds be made from extra -labor to Gas,Oil and Equipment Repair in the amount of five hundred dollars ( $500.00 )." Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee to have resolution prepared for next meeting. Motion carried. GEORGE R. FISHER: PUBLIC HEARING ON L.I.D. #67: +� "Due to the fact that the public hearing on the FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL for L.I.D. No. 67 was not properly advertised, it will be necessary to go throught this procedure again and send E out notices to property owners, hold the public hearing ,etc. I wish to recommend that a public hearing be set for August 18,8:OOP.M, and that the City Clerk's office be directed f to advertise this hearing five times, the last date of publication to be not later than August 3,'1964. " Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Wiseman that public hearing be set for I� August 18. Motion carried. GEORGE R. FISHER: TEMPORARY LOAN RESOLUTION -- L.I.D. NO.68: "I wish to request that the City Council by Resolution establish a temporary loan for the purpose of financing construction and other costs for I.I.D. No.68:until such time as the time note is set up at which time the loan will be repaid." Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Carter: that Resolution be drawn and presented at next meeting, establishing a temporary loan for the purpose of financing the L.I.D. costs until such time as the note is set up at which time the loan willbe repaid. Motion carried. CORPS OF ENGINEERS (Park & Recreation Department): Directifl p that Resolution be posted on the premises of the Yacht Basin, stating that the facility would be open to all citizens. The resolution stated that ther would be no dla- crimination because of race. 3336 PASCO,.WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 21,1964 PUBLIC UNTILITY DISTRICT No. 1 of FRANKLIN CO.. (Mr. Hudlow) : "We are planning on doing some work toward installation of fire plugs in the rural area covered by our water system,.but before we do, we would like to set up a meeting with the Council, the rural fire chief and our representatives. Will you kindly give us about an hour or less at some meeting in the near future when it is convenient for the Council?". Mr. Hudlow to be advised of time and date of meeting. WHETSEER;Water-Superintendent: REFUND $35.00 Max Brown: "Permission is requested for the City Treasurer to refund $35.00 to Mr. Max Brown for a water refund on the S. 41.5' of lot 31 and the N.30.5' of Lot 32, Block 1, City View Addition." Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee to authorizee this refund. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). GEORGE R. FISHER- CURBING C SIDEWALKS AT.KURTZMAN PARK (Vaughn) : "Mr. Vaughn who was awarded a contract for the installation of curbing and siedwalks at Kurtzman Park on July 7, 1964 has not submitted a 100% performance Bond for this work. I therefore recommend that the award be made to the next low bidder subject to furnishing a 100% performance bond." Motion.made by Griggs, seconded by Wiseman, that Mr. Vaughn be given a 2 -week extension, until August 4 to furnish the performance bond. Motion carried. SIDEWALK WAIVER ( College View Baptist Church) 2120 West Agate: Reques-.tt sidewalk waiver on address above with property, description set forth -by legal desc- ription, therein. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork, that this request for waiver be granted. Motion carried. PETITION FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHT AT COURT AND LUCAS: (Shefcik) This was tabled at last meeting for the.attention of the new. "U!—hj4l. Motion made by Greenlee seconded by Wiseman to table this for purpose of study and recommendation. Motion carried. WALLACE WEBSTER (C.O.R.E. )" Spoke to the Council, requesting permission to march in the street on July 24, 1964. He had contacted the Police Chief and he had denied permission for walking in the street, but offered no objections to the march being held on the sidewalk. Mr. Webster felt this would be rather congested, but it was recommended that they walk in double line. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Griggs that this be turned to the City Manager and Chief of Police for solution and permit with safety being the prime issue. Motion carried. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: DAMON MORGAN- 1820 West Yakima ($155.96) Claim for working on sewer including the digging-- a copy of letter from Mr. Whetsler, Water Superintendent was attached and read at the same time. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Wiseman to refer this to the Insurance Committee of the City of Pasco and the City Attorney. Motion carried. LOUIS E. WALKER, JR. - 311 S. Zillah: Kennewick (21.60): Claim for emergency room fee and Doctor Demaris fee as result of injury sustained while playing golf with clube resnted at the Pasco Municipal Golf Course. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that this be referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM COMITTEES: Business Licenses Ordinance 990: Therewere applications for seven (7) business licenses presented and read: TRIANGLE CONSTRUCTION CO. Laurence Morse 5 West "A" St. R.J. HARDY INVESTIGATOR'S Richard J. Hardy 1120 Jan St. HELEN & GEORGE'S CAFE Mrs. Helen Shaver 132 W. Lewis HARRY'S BIKE SHOP Aarry E.Meverden 1125 W. Court IRELAND'S HOUSE OF BEAUTY Neva M. & H. Kenneth Ireland 1704 N. Meridian NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INS. CO Fred Clagett 824 W. Lewis Coniractor Private Detective Cafe Bicycle & Sporting Goods Shop Rehnborgh Cosmetics & Nutri Lite Supllements Insurance L.M. BATES e. Lewis St. Sale of Fruit & Produce Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee, that these be granted. Motion carried. One solicitor license application was read: Ordinacne 741: MICKEY MUSGRAVE 1036 W. Margaret Solicit for Sale of Wood Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee, that this be accepted. Motion carried. PASCO, WASHINGTON APPLICATION OF C.L. KAUPISH to operate cafe at 132 West Lewis --The Health Department denied a ' a permit. Mr. Kaupish did not open his cafe for business. City Clerk's office requests that j the fee of $7:50 be refunded to Mr. Kaupish. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that this be refunded. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). i . ;I AGREEMENT --PORT OF PASCO/CITY OF PASCO: i This agreement involves the trading of property. Mr. Fisher described the background leading up to this agreement. Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Bailey that this agreement be approved by the City. Motion carried. i � Report of Activites of the Golf Course for the month of -June was read. Total receipts for June, including tax: $7,770.68 j Total receipts to date: 38,357.86 Mr. Fisher requested a meeting with the Council for the purpose of discussing methods of oper- ation, lbhe desires of the council etc. Carter suggests reviewing all the ordinances and re-• writing those whibhrequire rewriting. Carter mentioned that the temporary city manager be instructed to reorganize the Clerk's office. Carter also recommends that the new council review the minutes of the year 1964 and catch up any loose ends. The budget -for the year 1965 is also to bd4considered. ORDINANCES: Y, ORDINANCE NO. 1144: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1,2 and 17 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1137 BY ADDING TO THE EXISTING BOUNDARIES OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 PERMIT AND BEING AN ORDINANCE GRANTING•A PERMIT TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. I TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NON -PRESSURE GRAVITY FLOW IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITHIN THAT PORTION OF THE REPLAN THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 85, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN !� COUNTY WITHIN THE FRANKLIN COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO.1 BOUNDARIES THAT PRESENTLY LIE WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey to read Ordinance No. 1144 by title only. Motion I carried. Ordinance No. 1144 was read by title. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Wiseman !i that Ordinance 1144 has been read by title. Motion carried. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Greenlee to adopt Ordinance No. 1144. i! Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). .1 ORDINANCE NO. 1145: AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING AND ADOPTING A SYSTEM OR PLAN FOR MAKING ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF THE WATERWORKS UTILITY OF THE CITY OF PASCO,INCLUDING i THE SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND THE SYSTEM OF STORM OR SURFACE WATER SEWERS A S A PART THEREOF: DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST THEREOF AS NEARLY AS MAY BE: PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE j OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,150,000.00 PAR VALUE OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES TO OBTAIN THE FUNDS WITH WHICH TO PAY THE COST OF SUCH SYSTEM OR PLAN: CREATING A SPECIAL ii FUND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS: AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY OFFICIALS TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT. Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Stork to read Ordinance No. 1145 by tit•.}e only. Motion carried. Ordinance 1145 was read by title. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that ;i Ordinance No. 1145 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Greenlee, I seconded by Bailey to adopt Ordinance No. 1145. Discussion was held. Motion carried by roll call vote of 6=yes and 1 -no (Griggs voting "no".) !� ORDINANC E'::NO. 1146: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1,2,AND 4,6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1142 OF THE CITY OF PASCO,WASHINGTON,CHANGING THE DATE THAT BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS SHALL BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK AND BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON PROVIDING �I FOR THE ISSUANCE, SPECIFYING THE MATURITIES AND MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE AND FIXING THE FORM OF 1� $800,00.00 PAR VALUEOF "GENERAL OBLIGATION ARTERIAL STREET BONDS, 1964," OF THE CITYTTO PROVIDE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF ACQUIRING THE LAND FOR AND CONSTRUCTING CERTAIN ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY AUTHORIZED BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE j Q CITY AT A SPECIAL ELECTION IN CONJUCTION WITH THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 10, 1964; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE OF SUCH BONDS. I Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork to read OddinnaneeNMo.1146 by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1146 was read by title only. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Robinson the Ordinance No. 1146 has been read by title only. Motion carried. Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee to adopt Ordinance No. 1146. Motion carried by roll call vote i of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1147: AN ORDINANCE ENACTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF R.C.W. 35.18.285 AND REVISING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1126 AS IT RELATES TO THE MAYOR'S SALARY AND BEING AN !� ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1964. I� Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee to read Ordinance No. 1147 in its entirety. Motion I carried. Ordinance No. 1147 was read. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Greenlee that Ordinance No. 1147 has been.read. Motion carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey to adopt Ordinance No. 1147. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). i ORDINANCE NO. 1148: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 981-A AND PASCO CITY I CODE 1-20.04 AS IT NOW EXISTS, RELATING TO THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SALARIES OF THE ELECTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by Carter, seconded by Stork to read Ordinance No. 1148 in its entirety. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1148 was read. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Robinson that Ordinance No. 1148 has been read. Motion carried. Motion made by B iley, seconded by Griggs to adopt Ordinance No. 1148. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: I 1145 ORDINANCE NO. 1146: Mr. Griggs stated that altho he voted against the passage of th4s ordinance he wished it to be known he was not against the project, which the people voted upon. 3388 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 21 1 64 NEW BUSINESS: The date of July "28 was set for coumcil committee meeting to discuss several items. At this time the people on Bonneville Street are also to be invited to meet with the Council. The time was set at 8:00 P.M. Clerk's office to notify the people on Bonneville. Esther Day spoke saying that the Whitesides did not have a letter in but they wished to attend also. Carter asked her to notify the residents, and she said she would but that they would be expecting a letter. Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee, that at the Tuesday night meeting two council members be selected with permission given to interview applicants for the position of City Manager, the City to pay travel expense. Motion carried. Aftpointments to be made to the Benton -Franklin Good Roads and Regional Planning Commission. As point of information: there is a vacancy on the Planning Commission to be filled. J.G. BAILEY --CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Mr. Bailey notifies the City Clerk that he is the Director of the Inland Hardware Co. and the Seattle Hardware Co. and is an officer. He owns approximately 1% of the shares of both corp- orations. No more than $200.00 of purchases can be presented to Council for payment; per month. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey to adjourn. Motion carried. G.E. Carter,Mayor Attest: ie_�� 6le- r Esther Schlagel, City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED THIS day of Esther Schlagel, City Clerk