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Home My WebLink About02-21-1967 Minutes286 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: FEBRUARY 21, 1967 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, J.G. Bailey, Russell Wiseman, George Stork and Donald Cooper, Councilmen R.L. Greenlee and Fred Robinson were absent from the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Stork that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 7, 1967, be approved as written. Motion Carried, VISITORS: WILLIAM COSTON COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE, was recognized by Mayor Carter. Mr. Coston bridFly explained his group s interest in Pasco as a permanent location to house a multi-purpose Community Center for low income families, with services such as day care, knowledge of languages, legal aid, arts and crafts under the Federally funded Economic Opportunity Act. He further stated their interest in acquiring the Pasco Motor Inn, and asked the City's financial support. Mayor Carter thanked Mr. Coston for his presentation and asked that he attend the next Workshop Session to explain the working fundamentals of the Community Action Committee. E.M. MAGES, N.A.A.C.P., addressed the Council and registered a protest against proposed rendering plant on South Elm Street. Mr. Magee felt there would be obnoxious odors arising from the facility, and that residents of this particular area should be considered. Mayor Carter informed Mr. Magee that the proposed plant was located in the County and out of the jurisdiction of the City. OLD BUSINESS: CALL FOR BIDS - CITY OWNED PROPERTY, 12TH 6 AINSWORTH: The City Manager reported that the Call for Bids had been properly published and posted, and one (1) bid had been received as follows: Preston Truck & Tractor $69606.00 Pasco, Washington This bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $400.00 as bid security. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Cooper to accept bid of Preston Truck 6 Tractor Company in the amount of $6,606.00 for City owned property at 12th & Ainsworth. Mot -ion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BILLS: Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: Current Expense $ 749.38 Park 2,003.00 TOTAL: 2,752.38 Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that the City Manager be authorized to purchase property for future park development in the amount of $2,003.00, Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Wiseman that Warrant No. 9787 through 9788 have been approved for payment this 21st day of February, 1967. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). 1 r 1 I� 1 287 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1967 NEW BUSINESS: CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, was read as follows: "At the regular meeting of the City Planning Commission held February 6, 1967, a motion was passed to approve a change of zone from Commercial C-1 to Commercial C-3, and its adoption recommended to your honorable body for the following described property and with the following condition: The south 250 feet of that portion of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 20, Township 9 North, Range 30 East, Willamette Meridian lying westrof State Highway No. 11, except the west 180 feet of the south 150 feet of the west 125 feet and except road right-of-ways. Condition: That the blow sand in the area be controlled." Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork to set a public hearing on this request for 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 7, 1967. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1269: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 41 OF ORDINANCE NO. 9909 PASCO CITY CODE 3-1.909 RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES FOR APARTMENTS AND BEING AN ORDINANCE LICENSING THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON IN THE CITY OF PASCO. The City Manager read Ordinance No. 1269 in its entirety. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Wiseman to adopt Ordinance No. 1269. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 706: A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE PORT OF PASCO AS A NUCLEAR PORT. The City Manager read Resolution No. 706 in its entirety. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper to adopt Resolution No. 706. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: STEVE FRICHETTE 407 N. Adams, Apartments HERB'S CONOCO, 4th & Yakima, Service Station, Herb Tonack FISHING TACKLE SPORTS SHOW, National Guard Armory, Show - 3/17/67 BAILEY N ES MEN S, 1324 W. Irving, Apartments, J.G. Bailey OGDEN CONSTRUCTION, 4424 W. Rio Grande - Kennewick, Wn., Contractor, E. Ogden SCEVA CONSTRUCTION, 2928 N. Madelia - Spokane, Wn., Contractor, Floyd Pope PASCO PRODUCE CO., 1927 N. 2nd, Wholesale Produce, E. Dwinnell PASCO HOUSE MOVING, W. Richland, Wash., House Moving, C.W. Petty Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that all business license applications be accepted. Motion Carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: HUMANE SOCIETY: Councilman Cooper reported he was in the process of getting cost estimates and would make a complete report at the next board meeting. CHARLES KILBURY, representing the Railway Labor Council, addressed the Council and presented petitions in regard to speed limit at Highway #395 and Hillsboro Road. He estimated that approximately 600 cars make a left turn daily into the hump yard facility and would recommend lowering the speed limit to 50 miles per hour instead of the present 70 miles per hour. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Carter recognized this problem and would work with the Railway Labor PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1967 CHARLES KILBURY - CONTINUED: Council to alleviate this situation. MANAGER'S REPORT: GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE MEETING: The City Manager reminded all Councilmen of the Governmental Conference Meeting to be held March 3, 1967,-12:00 Noon at the Flying Dutchman Cafe. (No Host Luncheon Meeting). W.C. SEILER, PRINCIPAL EMERSON SCHOOL: The City Manager read a letter from W.C. Seiler, Principal of Emerson School, emphasizing the need for overhead lighted crosswalk (similar to one at Capt. Gray.School) at the corner of Sylvester 6 Illinois Street, Mr. Menasco stated there might be a more critical need at 10th 6 Shoshone; however, both areas should be studied carefully. Mayor Carter asked that a letter be written to Mr. Seiler, advising him that his request was under advisement. (Workshop, 2A28/67) COURT STREET IMPROVEMENT - CHASE STREET TO BY-PASS: Engineering studies are underway for City/County improvement on West Court Street from Chase Street to New By -Pass. Estimated cost for this improvement is $45,000,00 - $509000.00. JOB NO. 66-10 - ARNOLD SCHELL: A letter from George Fisher, City Engineer, was read stating that Job No. 66-10 had been completed according to plans" and specifications, and recommended acceptance of same. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Wiseman that recommendation of City Engineer be accepted and the Department of Labor 6 Industries and State Tax Commission be notified. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that the meeting adjourn. Motion Carried. C -.E. -CARTER, MAYOR ATTEST: RUTH MODESKY, CITY CLERK" PASSED and APPROVED this. day of , 1967. CL'ERK'S REPRESENTATIVE 1