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Home My WebLink About03-07-1967 Minutes289" PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MARCH 7, 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, R.L. Greenlee, Fred Robinson, Russell Wiseman, George Stork and Donald Cooper. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Wiseman that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 21, 1967, be approved as written. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING OF BATES PROPERTY: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE REZONING OF BATES PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3: (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 west of 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.) The City Manager reported the Public Hearing had been properly posted and published. There were no written protests. A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: JAMES LAHTINEN, Commodore of Sacajawea Boat Club, was recognized by Mayor Carter, Mr. Lahtinen enlightened the Council of his Club's activities since 1952 in regard to activities, fees paid, and courtesies granted by the City of Pasco. He further stated that a lot of time, money and materials had been expended by his Club to improve the Basin and they protested the increased costs which were being assessed against them by the new Leasee. CECIL DOWNEY; supported Mr. Lahtinen's statement as he felt the Club's effort to develop the Basin should not be capitalized upon. CHARLES ERSKIN, Commodore of Tri City Power Boat Association, addressed the Council - stating that his group had sponsored all boat races in the unlimited classes, set buoys and furnished boats for the judges at races, all without pay because the Club wished to further water recreation and fellowship in this area. HERB HUTCHINSON stressed that the boats are equipped with C -B radios to render emergency aid to anyone needing assistance. Mayor Carter thanked all in attendance for their presentation and asked that they send representatives from their Clubs to the next Workshop Session on March 14, 1967. OLD BUSINESS: OLD BRIDGE AGREEMENT: The City Manager read'a letter from Pat Thompson, County Engineer, with t eir proposal in regard to the Old Bridge. He invited the City Council to a meeting on this subject at 7:00 P.M,, March 10, 1967 at the P.U.D. auditorium. Following discussion, motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that the meeting be attended by a representative of the Manager's Office, Engineer's Office and Council's representative to the Good Road Association. Motion Carried. Cj X PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING OLD BRIDGE - CONTINUED: MARCH 7, 1967 Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork to accept Part I of County Engineer's proposal; namely, Engineering feasibility,study and, assuming 1968 Budget permits, to participate in 1/4 the cost of a preliminary study or about $15,000.00 in the event that Federal Funds are not available in a reasonable time period. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). (Councilmen Greenlee and Robinson voting "no'!) The City Council asked the City Manager to get a sound agreement in writing with regard to maintenance proposal for their consideration. BILLS: Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Bailey that Warrant No. 9789 through 9930 have been approved for payment this 7th day of March, 1967. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCES: Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Bailey to authorize preparation of Ordinance to rezone Bates Property from Commercial C-1 to Commercial C-3. Motion Carried, BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: H & W TREE SERVICE, David Hayes, Tree Service, Selah, Washington HAMMER'S BEELINE SERVICE, Michael Hammer, Service Station, 2205 W. Court ROBERT ANDEL N, Apartments, 1703-1707 N. Poplar and 936-940 W. Ruby SHINE PARLOR, Walter Randle, Shoe Shine Parlor, 319 W. Lewis LORRAINE'S BEAUTY SHOP, Lorraine Rammerman, Beauty Shop, 1724 W. Clark . Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Greenlee that all business license applications be approved. Motion Carried, AMBULANCE SERVICE: The City Manager reported ambulance service would cease on March 15, 1967 in the Tri Cities by local funeral directors. No definite solution to the problem had been reached; however, each City would have to make temporary arrangements if they so desired. A Bi -County Taxation District was suggested. Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Stork that the City Manager be authorized to provide ambulance service. No Second. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork to amend previous motion to read, "temporary ambulance service and not to exceed ninety (90)days." Motion carried on the motion, as amended, by roll call vote of five (5). Councilmen Robinson and Greenlee voting no. Claims Salaries Total Current Expense 199024.55 329646.14 516670.69 Street 924.36 39542.38 49466.74 Cemetery 19640.30 19353.06 29993.36 Recreation 52.57 494.63 547.20 Park 29183.82 39404.78 59588.60 Water 80470.74 89382.53 169853.27 Equipment Rental 50564,33 19064.87 61629,20 Arterial Street 139077.48 139077.48 Firemen's Pension 765.91 TOTAL: ...8704.06 509888.39 1026592.45 Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Bailey that Warrant No. 9789 through 9930 have been approved for payment this 7th day of March, 1967. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCES: Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Bailey to authorize preparation of Ordinance to rezone Bates Property from Commercial C-1 to Commercial C-3. Motion Carried, BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: H & W TREE SERVICE, David Hayes, Tree Service, Selah, Washington HAMMER'S BEELINE SERVICE, Michael Hammer, Service Station, 2205 W. Court ROBERT ANDEL N, Apartments, 1703-1707 N. Poplar and 936-940 W. Ruby SHINE PARLOR, Walter Randle, Shoe Shine Parlor, 319 W. Lewis LORRAINE'S BEAUTY SHOP, Lorraine Rammerman, Beauty Shop, 1724 W. Clark . Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Greenlee that all business license applications be approved. Motion Carried, AMBULANCE SERVICE: The City Manager reported ambulance service would cease on March 15, 1967 in the Tri Cities by local funeral directors. No definite solution to the problem had been reached; however, each City would have to make temporary arrangements if they so desired. A Bi -County Taxation District was suggested. Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Stork that the City Manager be authorized to provide ambulance service. No Second. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork to amend previous motion to read, "temporary ambulance service and not to exceed ninety (90)days." Motion carried on the motion, as amended, by roll call vote of five (5). Councilmen Robinson and Greenlee voting no. 1 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 1967 MANAGER'S REPORT: CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: The City Manager reported that two (2) claims had been presented; TIJ Arnold Larson, sewer backup, $760.00 and; (2) John Owens, clogged sewer line, $20.32. These have been referred to the City's Insurance Carrier. INFORMATION LETTER - DR. FERRARI - RE: C.B.C: An information letter, forwarded to the City of Pasco by Dr. Lewis Ferrari of Columbia Basin College regarding Substitute House Bill 548 (school district's bonded indebtedness and vocational -technical institutes)was. read. H.U.D. LETTER: A letter from Department of Housing 6 Urban Development was read as follows: (Project No. P -Wash -3403 - Sewage Treatment Improvements) "We have completed our initial review of this application and have the following comments: We will need evidence that the proposed project is a part of a program for a unified or officially coordinated areawide system of facilities, and the program must be consistent with ongoing comprehensive planning for the entire urban area. The kind of area - wide planning and programming generally needed to meet the requirements is described in the enclosed copy of the "Water and Sewer Facilities Planning Requirements Guide." It has been noted that the cost of final planning exceeds the recommended schedule in the American Society of Civil Engineers Guide, Curve A. Please provide an explanation for the higher than average fee. When we receive your reply, we will continue our review." BENTON-FRANKLIN GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE: On March 3, 1967, the following motion was made, seconded and carried at the meeting of the Benton - Franklin Governmental Conference: "Mr. Robert Graves moved that this organization recommend a proposal to the Franklin County Regional Planning Commission and to the Benton County Regional Planning Commission and all entities therein involved that -these two regional commissions be dissolved and that under the name of this conference on July 1, 1967, a structure would be designed to take care of area planning and provide planning for all entities except cities and counties and that the cities and counties be responsible to themselves for their local planning. Such proposal to be presented and such pro or con answers from the entities involved received by this conference by April 15, 1967. Mr. Murray Fuller seconded the motion. Motion carried." The City Manager further explained the working fundamentals of the Conference and drew a diagram for further explanation. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork to concur with motion made March 39 1967, and a letter be drafted under Mayor Carter's signature and sent to Murray Fuller. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman - Wiseman voting no. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that the meeting adjourn. Motion Carried. Im ATTEST: Z RUTH MODESKY, CITY CLERK Passed and Approved this_,,g�day of ��L%t�rt ,11967. S PRESENTATIVE 291