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Home My WebLink About02-01-1966 Minutesf 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: fi 175 FEBRUARY 1, 1966 Meeting called to order at 8:02 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, J.G. Bailey, C.F. Griggs, Fred Robinson, George P. Stork and Russell Wiseman. Councilman Greenlee was absent from the meeting. HONOR RETIREES: Mayor Carter paid tribute to five (5) retirees for their loyalty to their respective positions and the City of Pasco. They also received recognition as being the first employees to retire under the new Statewide Retirement System instituted by the City of Pasco. Mayor Carter presented inscribed plaques to the following: Ervin Maas (5 years) Frank Mills (13 years) Roby Myers (6 years) L.H. Eastman (17 years) Robert Lovelace (10 years) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Bailey that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 18, 1966, be approved as written. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE REZONING OF LOTS 139 149 15, 16 and 17, BLOCK 5 -PASCO FROM INDUSTRIAL I-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3. Mr. Menasco read the Notice of Public Hearing. Mayor Carter declared the Public Hearing open, and called for comments from the floor either for or against the rezoning. There were no objections from the floor nor written protests. Mayor Carter stated a letter had been received from Lyle Balderson, Regional Planner, recommending rezoning of this area. Following three calls from the Mayor for further comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Motion made by Stork,.seconded by Bailey to grant zone change for Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Block 5 -Pasco, be changed from Industrial I-1 to Commercial C-3, and City Attorney be instructed to draw up necessary Ordinance. Motion Carried. OLD BUSINESS: BILLS: Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: (Salaries Included) Current Expense $409319.67 Street Dept. 129947.69 Golf 29461.77 Cemetery 19490.74 Park 29736.57 Water 189317.67 Equipment Rental 29079.98 Arterial Street 359864.94 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds 109004.16 L.I.D. #71 948.80 Firemen's Pension 270.00 TOTAL: $127,441.99 Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Wiseman that all bills properly signed and vouchered be paid with exception of Gray 6 Osborne Current Expense item ($525.00) Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 176 W PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING OLD BUSINESS: FEBRUARY 1, 1966 RUTH MODESKY, CITY CLERK/TREASURER submitted the following letter to Horace E. Menasco, City Manager. "The total assessment for L.I.D. #71 was $10,345.42. The thirty -day prepay ended January 27, 1966, and $200.00 was collected. The balance to be financed is $10,145.42 and the Pension Fund will purchase this if the interest rate is 4 3/4%. After the interest bearing warrants are paid, I will have $513.88 to transfer to Current Expense for services and request permission to so do. I will also need Council action required for preparation of Ordinance to sell Installment Note." /S/ Ruth Modesky Following discussion, motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork to instruct City Attorney to draw up necessary Ordinance to meet requirements imposed by L.I.D. #71, setting interest rate at 4 3/4%. Motion Carried, RIGHT OF WAY, CHASE STREET (LIVERMORE 6 WATTENBERGER PROPERTIES): Mr. Menasco read contents of Earl 6 Dorene Wattenberger's letter as requested by Councilman Wiseman. Following discussion as to cost of fence, surface water drainage, etc., motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that the City of Pasco purchase the two pieces of property (Wattenberger, $1,700.00; Livermore, $650.00) per Purchase Agreement subject to no conditions other than moving fence. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Griggs abstaining. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1219 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 73, WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING "A" STREET FROM CHASE AVENUE TO OREGON AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS AND AVENUES WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AS PROVIDED IN ORDINANCE NO. 12119 AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON SAID ROLL. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Robinson to read Ordinance No. 1219 by title only. Ordinance No. 1219 was read by title. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Robinson that Ordinance No. 1219 has been read. Motion Carried Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Stork that the assessment of'$2,958.00 be reduced by $66.00 to $2,892.00 on the following described property: The E. 200' of that portion of blocks 17,18,19,24, & A of O'Keefe's 3rd Addn. tog# with vacated streets and alleys adjoining said blocks, lying southerly of Hopkins(Frontage Road), except the South 207.0' thereof and except Hopkins Street. MOTION CARRIED. Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Stork that the assessment of $798.00 be reduced by $84.00 to $714;00 on the following described property: The east 200' of Blk 17, O'Keefe's 3rd Addition, tog. with vac. streets & alleys adjoining, lying South of Primary State Highway #3 6 North of Hopkins (Frontage Road). MOTION CARRIED. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork to adopt Ordinance No. 1219 as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). NEW BUSINESS: MAYOR CARTER directed the following letter to Housing Authority, re: low -rent housing needs in Pasco. 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUED: FEBRUARY 1, 1966 "There are many sub -standard housing units in Pasco and the City is taking action to bring housing up to standard; therefore, we believe there exists a need for low -rent housing to meet the needs of low income families. We request that the Housing Authority make application for reservation of 100 dwelling units of low -rent public housing, and for a preliminary loan to be.used for the preparation of housing surveys and preliminary plans. We will be -prepared to adopt a cooperation agreement with the Housing Authority when it is submitted." /S/ G.E. Carter, Mayor` BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: 177 The following business license applications were presented for approval: Lewis Street Shell Service Service Station 1624 W. Lewis Bill Brooks Pasco, Washington Vacuum City Rexair Sales Casey Kowrach Aladdin's Beauty Salon Alice Lycan Frank Lohse Contractor Frank Lohse Hall Radio 6 TV Curtis Hall Sales 6 Service (Delivery) Beauty Salon Contractor Mobile TV & Radio Gregory's Public Steno Service Public Stenographer Dorothy Gregory 700 Geo.Wash. Way Richland, Washington 1011 W. Sylvester Pasco, Washington Whse. 4, Big Pasco Pasco, Washington 911 W. Brown Pasco, Washington No Address Yet Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Bailey to grant all business licenses with exception of Hall Radio 6 TV and Gregory's Public Steno Service. (Hall, out of zone and no Pasco address for Gregory's Public Steno Service). Motion Carried. MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Menasco reported a Summons had been received by the City of Pasco from NANCY KNAPP in the amount of $50,240.05 as a.result of damages received in the City on February 3, 1965. This has been referred to the City's insurance carrier. Mr. Menasco reported that some problems had been encountered with our Solicitor Ordinance (No. 1193) and recommended discussion on this issue at the next Workshop Session. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Robinson to adjourn. Motion Carried. ATTEST: Ruth Modesky, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this day of e t G.E. Carter, Mayor 1966. Representative