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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-1965 Minutes54 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: APRIL 200 1965 Meeting called to order at 8:03 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen Fred Robinson, George arrived at 8:05 P.M. City Manager; George Attorney. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: present were G.E. Carter, J.G. Bailey, C.F. Griggs, P. Stork and Russell Wiseman. Councilman Greenlee Also present at this meeting were Horace Menasco, Fisher, City Engineer and D. Wayne Campbell, City Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Stork that the minutes of the April 6, 1965 regular Council Meeting be approved. Motion Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: PETITION TO ADD TO PREVIOUS PETITION FOR AN L.I.D. "We, the undersigned, request that the preliminary cost estimate o t e proposed new street LID (of the Sylvester second addition) be extended to include the following streets: Arthur (and the termination of 5th) between Sylvester and Octave Park between 4th and Arthur Margaret between 4th and Arthur." This petition was signed by /Ray V. Rose, Sister Anthony Marie, Paul E. McMains, Glen V. Axford, A.M. Putra, Albert V. Mills, V.R. Thompson, Cleve Henriques, Ted Galbraith, John Gatton, Albert B. Kurbitz and Robert J. Kramer. NORTHERN PACIFIC LEASE -95829 COVERING THE CITY'S CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING A CATCH BASIN 6 DRAINAGE DITCH, ALONG RIGHT OF WAY IN THE VICINITY OF QUEEN STREET. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that the City Manager be authorized to sign this lease for the City of Pasco. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES: requesting the City to designate two voting delegates for the conference to be held June 16, 17 6 18. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that the Mayor and t r pro -tem be the voting delegates for the City of Pasco, if in attendance$ Motion Carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailoy that in the event the Mayor and Mayor Pro -Tem not being able to attend that the Mayor appoint two voting delegates to the assembly. Motion Carried. CITY CLERK - TRANSFER FROM WATER TO CURRENT EXPENSE: Clerk requests permission to issue trans er or er in the amount o 21,000. 0 from Water Department Fund to Current Expense Fund' as provided for in the 1965 Budget. Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee that permission be granted. Motion Carried. PROCLAMATION: A Proclamation signed by Mayor Lawrence Scott of Kennewick, Mayor on Sullivan of Richland and Mayor G.E. Carter of Pasco was read pro- claiming April 23rd through April 28th as "Tri City Atom Week." PUBLIC HEARING: The City Manager read the Notice of Public Hearing on Final Assessment Roll as was published in the Tri City Herald for a period of five (5) consecutive days commencing on the 29th day of March and ending on the 2nd day of April, 19659 notifying the Public that there would be a Public Hearing on the Final Assessment Roll of L.I.D. No. 70 at 8:00 P.M. (PST) on the 20th day of April, 1965 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall of the City of Pasco, Washington. THE MAYOR DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Ll 1 ■ 1 1 1 55. PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1965 PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED At this time, the written protests were read as follows: Roy Halligan, 1704 N. Chase Street, Lot 9, Block 3, Sprouse Addn., $450.00 assessment - objected to the assessment. Mrs. -Roy Halligan was in the audience and had the opportunity to speak. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that no reduction of assessment be t grantedin this case as the property has been benefitted as assessed. Motion Carried. L.R. Diemond, 1232 S. 10th, Lot 7 6 8, Block 4, Pettit's Addn., protested the assessment on this property because of the fact that no building can be constructed thereon nor is there access or egress. Following discussion, motion made by Stork, seconded by Griggs that this property be assessed at the rate of SO%. Motion Carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Mrs. Ronald J. Passage, 1408 N. Lucas, Lots 5 & 7, Block 24, $137.50 for each lot. Mrs. Passage object -ed to the assessment --claiming that some adjustment should be made, because of the previous L.I.D. on West Brown Street. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that claim for adjustment be overruled and that a letter of explanation be mailed to her, stating that this property has been benefitted in the amount assessed. Motion Carried. Nora Vannett , 1514 W. Sylvester, Lot 2, Block 1, Pasco Improvement First Addn., assessment 7375.00 and Lot 25, Block 26, Helm's Second Addn. Mrs. Vannett indicated that the Pasco Improvement Co. First Addition property had been sold to Mr. 6 Mrs. Victor Semler. In the case of the Helm's Second Addition, Block 26, Lot 25 and 1/2 alley adjacent, Mrs. Vannett states that Floyd Whitwer should be billed for the East half of the vacated alley adjacent to Lot 25 in the amount of $60.00. Mrs. Vannett's assessment for Lot 25, Block 26, Helm's 2nd Addn., $150.00; Floyd Whitwer's assessment for East half of vacated alley adjacent to Lot 25 (101) $60.00. Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Stork that the City Manager contact the individual parties and take care of this by letter. Motion Carried. Mary K. Buck an, 244 E. 106th Street, Tacoma, Washington (East half, SE1/4, SE 4, S1;1/4, 24-9-29 except the South 461' thereof) $1,200.00, objected to the assessment as being excessive. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that this objection be overruled for the reason that the property has been benefitted as assessed. Motion Carried. Basil Maib, 1424 N. Lucas, Lots 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, Block 24, Pasco Improvement Company s Firdt Addition, objected to the amount which had been assessed to him. Following discussion, motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that this request for adjustment be denied in that the property has been benefitted in proportion to the assessment. Motion Carried. Emmett 6 Ruth Stuckey, Road 40, Lot 21, Block6, Pettit's 2nd Addn. to Pasco. Mr. Mrs. S- tucKey objected to the final assessment for L.I.D. #70 in respect to this particular lot and block for the following reason --that the Local Improvement District, as proposed, does not benefit the said lot and block, that the Local Improvement District, as proposed, takes the property of these petitioners without their con- sent and without due process of law.. Following an explanation aided by a diagram at the blackboard with respect to property description report from the Title Company, etc., Mr. Stuckey being in the audience for questioning and comment, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee that upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, Lot 21, Block 6, Pettit's 2nd Addition to Pasco be deleted from the assessment rolls. Motion Carried. Lucille H. Cox, P.O. Box 184, Pasco, Washington. Mrs. Cox objected to her assess- ment as indicated on the Final Assessment Roll (She had been -assessed for Lot 7, Block D, Pettit's 2nd Addn. in the amount of $231.00 and also for an unnumbered lot in Plat of Block D. Pettit's Addition, lying between Bot 7, Block D, Pettit's 56 REGULAR MEETING PUBLICHEARING - CONTINUED 0 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 20, Addition and Lots 1 6 2, Block 9, Pettit's 2nd Addition, having a frontage on 10th Avenue of 42.2 feet, assessment $232.10. Following a discussion of title report and additional information procured by the City Engineer's Office, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Stork that the unnumbered lot in the Plat of Block D, Pettit's Addition be sub- tracted from the assessment of Lucille H. Cox --leaving her assessment corrected to a total of $231.00. Motion Carried. Helen (Mrs. Donald C.) Davis 5106 Englewood, Yakima, Washington, Block A, Pettit's Addition, assessment $1,157.20. Following discussion, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee that this property be assessed at the rate of 75%. Motion Carried. (This adjustment for Block A, Pettit's Addition, down $289.30 for a corrected figure of $867.90.) Ethel Miller, 517 N. 10th, Lots 21, 2211 239 24 and the North half of Lot 25, Blo`=l, Keystone Addn, objected to the assessment because of the triangular piece of land unuseful. Following discussion, motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Bailey that Lot 21 be assessed at 20% of the abutting footage. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). (The assessment on Lot 21, Block 1 of Keystone Addn. was $877.80, the corrected assessment would be $175.56.) Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee that the other mentioned lots be assessed at the regular rate. Motion Carried. Wesley 6 Beatrice DelaneZ, 939 Sylvester requested a correction on the L.I.D. assessment for Tract G of Block 1, Brewery Park Addition. Following discussion, and upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee that there be an adjustment in the case of Tract G. Block 1, Brewery Park because of faulty report from the Title Company on footage to assess that particular property in the amount of $275.00, a reduction of $44.00 -. $5.50 rate. Motion Carried. Mr. & Mrs. N. C. Llo d, 1219 W. Clark, lot 24, Block 7, Pettit's 2nd Addn. Mr. &rs. Lloyd o j cted to the assessment on their property. Following discussion, motion made by Bailey, seconded by Griggs that this objection be overruled because of the fact that the property has been benefitted as assessed. Motion Carried. Dr. Karl Trebitsch.L 1220 Boren Avenue, Seattle, Washington, submitted a letter relative to the assessment on Lot 16, Block 6, O'Keefe's Addition, requesting information,method of payment, etc. and his answer from the Clerk was read also at this time. There was no objection in this letter. 0 1 Della De Muth, Box 600, Seaview, Washington, returned her Notice of Assessment on which she stated that she would not be in Pasco for the Public Hearing and that EarleChurchman has Power of Attorney on her lots in Columbia Addition. Lots 1 6 22 Block 1, Columbia Addition. This was not a protest and the letter to Earle Church- man showing a copy of this correspondence being mailed to him was also read at this time. THE Terteling Land Company, P.O. Box 2730, Boise, Idaho, Attn: W.W. .Gartin, relative to Lots3 6 4, Block 139, Pasco Land Company's First Addition. Mr. Gartin requested copies of Ordinances No. 1131 and 1182 together with explanation of the improvement. The answer from the City Clerk was also read at this time. There was no protest indicated in this letter. Mrs. Aretha Dillon, Lot 9, 10, 11 L 12, Block 128, Pasco Land Company's First Addition to Pasco. Mrs. Dillon requested consideration of a modification of the assessment because of this property being vacant, no improvements thereon. Mrs. Dillon was in the audience and had an opportunity to speak. Following discussion, motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that this request be rejected because of the fact that the property has been.benefitted as assessed. Motion Carried. 57 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED APRIL 20, 1965 John C. Wornock (Helen E.) 3241 W. Opal Street, Torrence, California. Mrs. Wornock prgtests an assessment on Lots 6, 7 & 8, Block 137, Pasco Land Company First Addition to Pasco. Following discussion, motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that this request be denied in that the property concerned has been benefitted as assessed. Motion Carried. Mr. James F. Whitish 120 S. Oregon Street, Lot 17, 18, 19, 209 21 and.22, Block 120, Pasco Lan Company First Addition to Pasco, protested assessments on the above mentioned property --feeling his land was not valuable enough for this assessment. Following discussion, motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey that this protest be overruled in that the property has been benefitted as assessed. Motion Carried. Mrs. Gladys Saxton, W. 35 -3rd, Apt. D, Spokane, Washington, Lots 3,4,5 6 6, Block 13, Frey ss Addition to Pasco. Mrs. Saxton felt that because she had paid an excess amount of money for the lots, she believed her land was not worthy of this assessment. Following discussion, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Stork that this request for adjustment be denied in that the property affected has been benefitted as assessed. Motion Carried. General Sdrvices Administration Region 10, Auburn,lW}shington, signed by W.R. Barrick, ie Building Management Division, Public Buildings Service (This concerns the property now occupied by the Post Office Building) 3rd & Lewis. He states that, "It has been concluded that GSA may not spend money for repairs or improvements outside its property lines in the absence of specific Congressional authorization and that improvements to streets and sidewalks so located would be unlawful." Following discussion, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Stork, upon recommendation of the City Attorney , this assessment be left on the roll as this is a lien on the property. Motion Carried. Catharine P. Riggs. 19105 74th Avenue West, Lynwood, Washington, Lots 9, 10 6 11, 12, Block 9, Pettit's Addition to Pasco ($275.00 each). Mrs. Riggs objected to the assessment for the above mentioned property. Following discussion, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Bailey that this objection be overruled in that the property has been benefitted as assessed. Motion Carried. John E. g Betty Wickham, 1324 N. Lucas, Lot 21 (N. 12.51)Lot 23 6 25, Block 17, Pasco Improvement Company First Addition to Pasco. Mr. 6 Mrs. Wickham protested the assessment on the above mentioned property --claiming that credit should have been allowed for the amount they paid on a previous L.I.D. (#64). This mis- understanding had previously been covered as an explanation to Mrs. Passage.. Following discussion, motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey that this request be denied in that the property concerned has been benefitted as assessed. Motion Carried. Donovan E. 6 Verna Wisehart 1518 Mahan, Richland, Washington, Lots 1, 2 6 3 of Block 1, Perry's Addition to Pasco, $272.96, $275.00 and $275.00 respectively. Mr. 6 Mrs. Wisehart requested an adjustment in assessment in that they had on this property a four-plex apartment house. Following discussion, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Bailey that this request for adjustment be denied in that the property as above mentioned has been benefitted as assessed. Motion Carried. William E. White, (c/o Metropolitan Mortgage 6 Securities) Lots 11, 12 6 13, Block .3�� 3, Pasco Land Company First Addition to Pasco ($180.00, $150.00 6 $150.00). This assessment notice had been sent to William E. White, 602 N. 65th Avenue, Seattle, Washington as this was the address furnished to the Engineering Dept. by the County. After notification from Alma White (also a Mrs. William E. White) to the effect that this was not her property, a search was made through the Assessor's Office and Treasurer's Office at the Courthouse and the rightful owner of the above mentioned property was found to be William E. White, c/o Metropolitan Mortgage and 58 W PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1965 PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED Securities, Spokane, Washington. The firm, Metropolitan Mortgage.& Securities was n6tified by telephone on the 19th of April of the assessment on this property and also on the 19th of April were mailed the appropriate notification. Following discussion, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Stork that the propert owners be notified of this assessment and that a letter be written to Mrs. Alma White. Motion Carried. J.C. & Josephine Wade, 302 N. 10th, refer back to the Lucille Cox protest - it being established that the unnumbered lot in plat of Block D, Pettit's Addition, lying between 7, Block D, Pettit's Addition and Lots 1 & 2, Block 9, Pettit's 2nd Addition, having a frontage of 42.2 on 10th Avenue which had originally been listed on the Lucille Cox assessment was actually a property of J.C. & Josephine Wade. Following discussion, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Bailey that -the City Manager notify Mr. & Mrs. Wade of this assessment and request them to sign a waiver of any necessity of a further public hearing. Motion Carried. The City Manager stated that there were a few other letters in the file which were not protests but change of address, etc. and that these had been noted. All persons having had an opportunity to speak or ask questions, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Bailey that the public hearing be closed, and at the next regular meeting, the Ordinance be considered on the Final Assessment Roll. Motion Carried. THE MAYOR DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Right of Way Acquisition, Arterial Street Program, Parcel #20: A voucher was presented y George F. & Frances M. Adkins in the amount of $1,500.00 for the South 10' of the West Half of Lot 1, Block 1, Pasco Improvement Company's First Addition, according to the official plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Auditor, Franklin County, Washington. Attached to this voucher was an authorization signed by George F. & Frances M. Adkins authorizing the City of Pasco to make its warrant in the amount of $1,500.00 payable to the Veteran's Administration and to mail same directly to the Veteran's Administration Regional Office in Seattle, Washington. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that this voucher be approved for payment in the amount of $1,500.00. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Joan M. Brickey - A claim was read from Joan Brickey against the City of Pasco in t5e amount of $250.00, resulting from an accident between her car and a street department vehicle. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that this be turned to the insurance carrier. Motion Carried. Inez Lichenwalter - submitted a.claim in the amount of $47.33 resulting from - the front wheel of her vehicle being stuck in a hole in the street at,4th & Columbia. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Greenlee that a claim be turned to the insurance carrier of the City and that the appropriate contractor be also advised. Motion Carried. Nancy Knapp - a claim was read which was presented by Nancy Knapp against the 1ty of Pasco in the amount of $50,240.05. s Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that this be turned to the irKurance carrier of the City and that the appropriate contractor be -advised. Motion Carried. 59 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1965 PETITIONS, APPEALS, COMPLAINTS, VISITORS: Lydia Sisk spoke from the floor and commended the City on some work at Poplar 6 Pearl at which location the City has installed "Yield" signs. She stated they had done a very fine job and she wished to publically compliment the Street Department. Dr. Smith spoke from the floor requesting that in the location around his office in baa sof Dr. Greenwell's that in places where the curb is excessively high, something be done to make it easier for pedestrians to step from the street to the curb. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1179 (This number had been .designated to the sign ordinance several meetings previous). AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, ALTERING AND MAINTAINING OF ALL SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE FIXING OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey to read Ordinance No. 1179 by title only. Motion Carried. Ordinance No. 1179 was read by title. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Greenlee that Ordinance No. 1179 has been read by title only. Motion Carried. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey to adopt Ordinance No. 1179. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven ('7). REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Murphy Brothers Contract: (3rd Avenue, Lewis to Columbia; 4th Avenue, Columbia from 3rd tot t+�� A nue from Columbia to approximately the Thielen Hotel). is Under the existing contract, it the responsibility of Murphy Brothers to re- surface the trench cut in the above mentioned streets. Subsequently to the filling of these trenches, the blacktop has broken away -- making the actual amount of resurfacing necessary, almost double of the cut. It was suggested that because there is so little blacktop remaining, that the entire. remaining blacktop be removed and the entire curb to curb street be paved with two inch cover. This would necessitate action of the Council for an issue of Change Order in amount of $4,500.00. Following discussion pertaining to the fact that the additional charge to Murphy Brothers for surfacing the cut would be added to the breakout which occurred subsequent to the filling thereof,would be in the neighborhood of $9,000.00; and that Murphy Brothers have offered to do the curb to curb job for an added charge of $4,500.00. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey that the City of Pasco grant this additional cost of $4,500.00 through authorization of a Change Order to this effect. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Amendment of Six -Year Street Improvement Program - The Proposed changes for the six-year comprehensive street program were read and discussed. Following discussion, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Stork that the six- year comprehensive street program be revised by adding, "The reconstruction of Clark Street from Lucas to Illinois; "A" Street from Oregon to Chase; Chase street from "A" to Lewis" and that a Public Hearing be set for 8:00 P.M., May 4, 1965 and that this public hearing be advertised accordingly. Motion Carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED. OLD BUSINESS Rescue Truck: Word has been received from the State Civil Defense Department tib rougher Karl Casey that the State has approved matching funds in the amount of $6,425.00 for the purchase of a Rescue Truck for the City of Pasco. M1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETINGM OLD BUSINESS - CONTINUED: APRIL 20, 1965 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that the City proceed with this purchase. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Opening of Bids: (Sedans Two bids were submitted by noon of this date, and at this timewere opened and read as follows: Jerry Horrobin Ford: For (3) 1965 Sedans according to specifications. Total: Trade In,.; $81852.03 1.485.00 �7.3b7.�b'3 Tax Incl. Osborne Chevrolet: For (3) 1965 Sedans according to specifications. Total: 1 $79144.80 Less Trade In 1,425.00 Plus Sales Tax —�— Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that these bids be studied and that there be a report and recommendation at the next regular meeting. Motion Carried. Appointmentsto Neighborhood Councils: Mayor Carter requested all Councilmen to have their appointments. completed by the next regular Council Meeting. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: Leingang Construction J.P. Leingang Palm Tavern Helen Huffman Rainier Electric Robert P. Hilbun Charles E. Towne Construction Tavern Const. Electrical Contractor SOLICITOR APPLICATIONS - ORDINANCE NO. 741 Steve Galindo Nat'l. Circulating Co. Francis Flores Nat'l. Circulating Co. Dennis Myers Nat'l. Circulating Co. Box 2073 Yakima, Washington 224 W. Lewis Pasco, Washington 2149 Van Giesen Richland, Wash. 314 Margaret Pasco, Washington 204 N. Spokane St. Walla Walla, Wash. 204 N. Spokane Walla Walla, Wash. 204 N. Spokane St. Walla Walla, Wash. George Nicholas Nat'l. Circulating Co. 204 N. Spokane St. Walla Walla, Wash. Glen W. Feigum Norman's School of Color 11 S. Cascade Kennewick, Wash. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that these license applications be approved for issuance of license. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey to adjourn. Motion Carried. ATTEST: --G.1. CARTLR9 MAYOR Esther Sc lagel, City C erk / PASSED AND APPROVED this i` day of 2L��z , 1965 City Clerk