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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16-1965 Minutes1 1-39 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1965 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. by the Honorable J. G. Bailey, Mayor Pro -Tem. ROLL CALL:, >. By Secretary. Councilmen present were: J. G. Bailey, C. F. Griggs, Fred Robinson and George Stork. Councilmen absent were Mayor G. E. Carter, R. L. Greenlee and Russell Wiseman. Present at this meet- ing also were D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Harold A. Wyman;,; City Clerk; George R. Fisher, City Engineer - Horace E. Menasco City Manager was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Stork, that the minutes of the regular meeting held November 2nd, be approved as written. Motion carried. BID OPENINGS: Four (4) bids were received for the construction of a WARNING POINT as follows: 1. STROMSTAD CONSTRUCTION: (Bid Bond submitted with bid) Unit No. 1 $1,650. 00 Unit No. 2 564.00 Unit No. 3 932.00 Unit No. 4 630. 00 Unit No. 5 450.00 Sub Total $4,226.00 State Tax 177.49 Total: $4,403.49 2. E. V. CRONIN CONSTRUCTION (Certified Check submitted with bid) Unit No. 1 $1,972.20 Unit No. 2 641.00 Unit No. 3 937.75 Unit No. 4 775.61 Unit No. 5 330. 33 Sub Total $4,656.89 State Tax 195. 59 Total: $4,852.48 3. JOE VENNE, Sunnyside, Wn. (Bid Bond submitted with bid) Unit No. 1 $2; 618. 00 Unit No. 2 973.00 Unit No. 3 778.00 Unit No. 4 988.00 Unit No. 5 532.00 Sub Total $5,889.00 State Tax 247. 33 Total: $6, 136. 33 4. CECIL C. HILL (Bid Bond submitted with bid) Unit No. 1 $1,670.00 Unit No. 2 1, 175.00 Sub -total: $5, 247. 00 Unit No. 3 1,208.00 State Tax 220. 37 Unit No. 4 608.00 Total: $5,467. 37 Unit No. 5 587. 00 140 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1965. OPENING OF BIDS -- WARNING POINT (Continued): Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Robinson, that these bids be taken under advisement, for a report from the staff, and that :the award be made at the next regular meeting: December 7, 1965. Motion carried. STEEL BUILDING: PUBLIC WORKS: One bid was received, opened and read as follows: Redmond Steel Building: P. O. Box 1033; Yakima, Washington Bid complete for construction: $3, 158. 00 State Tax 132.64 To.taT: $3,290.64 Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Stork, that this matter be taken under advisement for report at December 7th regular meeting. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Communications were read to the members of the Council as follows: MRS. MONA HOFFMAN: 516 Rd. 45, Pasco, Washington "I protest the paving of "A" Street as proposed by L. I. D. I do think "A" Street needs improving, but not the extent proposed. I own 11-16-17-20- 22-23-24-25-26 & 27. " This letter was received November 8, 1965. GEORGE R. BALL: 801 S. 12th; Pasco, Washington . "I am against Resolution No. 661. I own Lot 20 Block 5 Riverside Addition. The property is listed as 805 South 12th Avenue. " This letter was received November 9th, 1965. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO: 600 Central Building; Seattle, Wn. "We have reviewed the improvements proposed in Resolution No. 661 with the various Departments of the Railway Company and our lessee's along "A" Street. We have readhed the conclusion that it W* ould. be in the best interest of all concerned to withdraw our objection submitted on Novem- ber 2nd, 1965. This letter will serve as the official Notice of Withdrawal of our protest and we hereby request you to return it to our office for: cancellation. We will appreciate the opportunity to appear before your Board at the time the hearing is held on the final assessment roll. -'Signed C. E. Gallagher" This letter was received November 8, 1965. Mr. Bailey reported that this letter has been answered by the City Manager and the protest returned to the Northern Pacific. Mr. Griggs: Requests that the Clerk write to Mrs. Hoffman and Mr. Ball and inform them that their letters have been received and pro- perly noted as protests against the L. I. D. Mr. Bailey: Reported that the protest now stands as 22. 71% -- far from the 60% which is needed to halt the procedure:of the L. I. D. No. 73. DUANE E. TABER for CONOCO: have been requested to formally request a variance. to Section 3. 16 (a) of the City of Pasco Ordinance #1179 to .allow and permit the installa- tion of a free standing sign by Conoco at their service station at the south- east corner of Chase Street and Court Avenue in Pasco-;_ Washington to a height of 58 feet 7-1/2 inches. *" Following discussion, Motion made'by .Stork, seconded by Robinson, that the request for variance be denied. Motion carried CJ C? 1 D 1 1 :i 41 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1965 COMMUNICATIONS ( continued): LYLE E. BALDERSON, PLANNING DIRECTOR: "At the regular meeting of the City of Pasco Planning Commission held on November 4, 1965, a motion was passed to amend Section 2-2 of the City of Pasco Zoning Ordinance to read as follows: and to recommend its adoption to your honorable body: Section 2-2 Site Area: The following lot area re- quirement shall apply in the R-1 Suburban Zone, ex- cept where a lot has less area than required in this section as shown by any official plat on file in the official plat on file in the office of the County Auditor or shown by the last conveyance of record at the time of the passage of this title, these regulations shall not prohibit one (1) private dwelling and its accessory building on such lot, provided 70% of the area of the site, excluding easements, be left in open spaces free from structures. Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Stork, that there be a Public Hearing on this proposed change on the date of December 7th, 1965 at 8:00 P. -M. Motion carried. MR. S. L. CURTISS, 712 Walnut, Yakima,: Washington: Re: Graves 3, 5 and 6 Lot 12; Block 1 - Cemetery: "We wish to sell those three graves; any reasonable price will be acceptable. " Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Robinson, That the City purchase these lots from Mr. Curtiss and that the price be $100. 00 for the three. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). C. F. WHETSLER, Director of Public Works: "I request your permission to sell the following scrap material: Copper and brass - estimated amount: $600. 00 Cast Iron - estimated amount: $244. 00": Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Stork, that according to this letter, it has been established that this material is not needed for public use; and that the minimum price for the copper and brass is $600. 00 and the mini- mum price for Cast iron is $244. 00 -- that the City sell these on bid to be submitted and opened December 21 st, at 8:00 P. M. Motion carried. SECRETARY TO CITY MANAGER; "requesting the council to select a. -'date to meet with the Board of Commissioners for the P. U. D. to discuss the matter of street lights. " Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Stork, that the Council meet with the Board of Commissioners on December 15th at 1:3.0 P.M. Motion carried. PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, WOMEN'S COMMITTEE: Florence Haner read the letter recommending a uniform for Meter Maid -- in blue at the same time Gladys Edden commented on the uniform, price and material and Mrs. John. (Beverly) Freeman modeled the uniform for the Council. The Mayor Pro -tem and councilmen thanked the women for their interest and for showing the uniforms. Also recommended in the letter was the purchase of a Cushman Scooter for efficient policing of the meters. PAYMENT OF BILLS: : Bills against the City were read as follows: Current Expense $ 703. 35 Street 20.49 Park 2.47 Equipment R ental 461.60 Golf 2. 03 Golf C. & A. 77.89 Arterial Street Cemetery 10.00 107. 85 -- Total: $1, 385. 68 Motion made by.Stork, seconded by Griggs, that all bills properly vouchered be paid. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). 142CJ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1965 VISITORS: Mr. John Ellers, from Moses Lake, was in the audience (a guest of Mr. Griggs). He stated that he had sat in on a lot of City Council meetings and he would like to compliment the Pasco City Council on their smooth meeting; it is very evident that the councilmen are well prepared for the meeting the smoothness and simplicity of the meeting with so much business transacted at the meeting in such a short time was commendable. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: DONALD BUSHEY submitted a claim against -the City in the amount of $200. 00 to cover damage from water. Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Robinson, that this be turned to the City's insurance carrier. Motion- carried. OLD BUSINESS: Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Stork, that the date of December 21st, 1965 (8:00 p. m. ) be set for Public Hearing on Final Assessment Roll for L. I. D. No. 73. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: Business license applications were read as follows:, Barnes Meats (Dallas Barnes) - Butcher Shop - 204 S: California Ron's Model Speedway (Ronald E. Mitchess) - Model Racing - 919 W. Court Doug & Swede's Auto Service (Lione A. Shipple) - Ser. Sta. - 1019 W. Court Schmid Contractor (Max R. Schmid) - Contractor - 505 Windlow - Richland Motion made by Stork, seconded by Robinson, that these applications be ap- proved and licenses issued. Motion carried. DELINQUENTS: Mr. Griggs requested that a list of delinquent licenses be presented at the next regular,),_ meeting of the Council Dec. 7th: MANAGER'S REPORT: St. Louis: Mr. Bailey reported that Mr. Menasco, Mayor Carter and Councilmen Wiseman were in. St. Louis to present the Pasco Story. Councilmen present were presented with a copy of the speech and a brochure as presented at St. Louis. The following telegram was read at- this time: "November 16, 11:43 A. M. Our Esteem Colleagues: Our presentations were made 9:30 A. M. Ed did_ a commendable job, we are optomistic-. Heading home soon." -- Russ (Wiseman) Group Medical Insurance: Call for bids has --.been advertised for opening: 12:00 Noon December 2nd. Police Cars: jointly with Kennewick and Richland, has been ad- ,ertised for opening at 3:00 P. M. December 3rd, at Richland. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Robinson, that this meeting adjourn. Motion carrier_� J. lG. /BAILEY, Attest: Harold A. Wyman, gity Clerk r Pro -Tem. PASSED and APPROVED this 16 day of November 1965 Harold A. Wyman, Qffty Clerk es