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Home My WebLink About04-04-1967 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: APRIL 4, 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, George Stork and Donald Cooper. Councilmen R.L. Greenlee, Fred Robinson and Russell Wiseman were absent from the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 21, 1967, be approved as written. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE REZONING OF S. SYLVESTER PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 to RESIDENTIAL R-2: (Blocks 1, 29 31, 40 5 and 6; Lots 1 - 30, Block 7; and Lots 1 - 16, Block 8, all of O'Keefe's Second Addition. Blocks 9, 10 and 11 of Pettit's Second Addition, Subdivision Block D and that vacated portion of Murray Street lying between Yakima Street and West Shoshone Street; more commonly described as that area bounded by Lucas Street on the West, Bonneville Street on the South, Tenth Avenue on the east and Sylvester Street on the North). 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. For information purposes, this area now has 32 apartments, 87 multiple units, 83 single units and 29 vacant lots. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. C ORDINANCE NO. 1274: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW DENSITY DISTRICT TO R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY DISTRICT. The City Manager read Ordinance No. 1274 by title. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey to adopt Ordinance No. 1274. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). VISITORS: Mayor Carter recognized CHRIS WEIGE, 1827 W. Bonneville, who asked if the zone change would affect his block. Mayor Carter answered negative. OLD BUSINESS: RESOLUTION NO. 709: A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR HEARING ANY PROTEST AGAINST THE PROPOSED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT ROLL NOW ON FILE WITH THE CITY TREASURER OF THE CITY OF PASCO, SAID SIDEWALKS HAVING BEEN CONSTRUCTED PURSUANT TO CITY OF PASCO RESOLUTION NO. 697. The City Manager read Resolution No. 709 in its entirety. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper to adopt Resolution No. 709. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). 1967 STREET PROJECT: George Fisher, City Engineer, gave a brief resume of proposed street improvements which would remain flexible depending on availability of money. The following areas are designated for improvement: 1. 1st & Margaret - drainage problem Bonneville - 5009 600 & 700 Blocks Shoshone - 6009 700 & 800 Blocks 296 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING 1967 STREET REPORT - CONTINUED: Yakima - 7000 800 Blocks 6th - 300 Block 7th - 3009 400 & 500 Blocks 8th - 300 6 400 Blocks 2. S. 4th Avenue from alley south. of "B" to Ainsworth. 3. East "A".Street - Wehe east - patch and seal. 4. Pearl - Chase to Rd. 22 and Rd. 22 - Pearl north. APRIL 4, 1967 AMBULANCE SERVICE: A letter written by Mayor Carter to the Board of County Commissioners was read for information. He asked that theyexplore the possibility of forming a Public Hospital District to subsidize an ambulance service. A contractual agreement could be negotiated with the Benton County Hospital District, thereby providing both counties with a permanent solution to the problem and give an efficient, economical service. BILLS: Bills were presented against Current Expense Street Cemetery Park Water Equipment Rental Arterial Street Firemens Pension Yacht Basin Recreation GRAND TOTAL: the City of Pasco as follows: Claims Salaries Totals 149203. 7 520099.4 bb.302. 7 129005.29 51127.41 179132.70 523.46 29210.88 2,734.34 59417.27 49246.50 99663.77 239105.48 129921.44 369026.92 19838.43 1,448.74 3,287.17 519380.77 51,380.77 678.00 678.00 14.65 14.65 33.67 888.64 922.31 TU992UU119 19994701• Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Stork that Warrant Nos. 9941 through 10,040 , have been approved for payment this 4th day of April, �Poti� on carried by roll call vote of four (4). NEW BUSINESS: BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: LARRY'S AUTO GLASS REPLACEMENT, Larry -Byrne, 2nd & Lewis, automotive PASCO AMUSEMENT CORP.. Robert Brunner, 519 W. Lewis, Theatre H CO, ., James earson, Big Pasco Industrial Park, Contractor JERRY 6 GENEVA RICKEL, 3906 W. Nixon, Dance Instructors TUBBS CONSTRUCTION L M.A. Tubbs, 1011 East "C", Contractor AC r-IREWORKS CO. INC., Bill Higgins, 1103 W. Court, Fireworks Stand ED S WESTSIDE SERVICE, 1624 W. Lewis, Service Station Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Cooper that all business license applications be approved. Motion Carried. GAS EXAMINER'S BOARD: A letter from Don Angotti, Chairman Tri -Cities Gas Examiners oar was read proposing the formulation of a Tri -Cities Gas Examiner's Board to standardize the Gas Fitter's Examination, establish an educational program in which a general review of gas codes and construction requirements will be made for the benefit of the gas industry, craftsmen, inspectors, and other interested parties. A meeting on this proposal will be held at the Kennewick City Hall, April 5,, 1967, at 7:00 P.M. 11 1 1 297 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUED: APRIL 4, 1967 BOAT BASIN: A Fee Schedule was submitted to be used for products and services of Desert Marine, Inc., as follows: INBOARD 6 OUTBOARD ENGINES,. BOATS, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES - As per manufacturers List Prices plus servicing and freight costs, if any. MOORAGE, COVERED - $25.00 per month, $180.00 per year to 32' craft. MOORAGE, OPEN - $12.00 per month, $95.00 per year -to 24' craft. MOORAGE, OPEN - $0.60 per foot per month over 241. MOORAGE, BOAT HOUSES - $0.85 per foot per month, or $5.00 per foot per year, on t`he beam, not to exceed 40' length. SHOP LABOR - $8.00 per hour. SERVICE CALLS AWAY FROM SHOP - $0.10 per mile plus shop time. HAUL OUT SERVICE - to 20' $10.00; 21-26' $15.00; 27-31' $20.00; 32-36' $30.00; Above 36' on Estimate. GASOLINE & OIL - Reg. gas $0.379 per gallon. Outboard mix gas $0.499 per gallon. Inboard and Outboard oil per quart $0.70. BOTTLED COLD DRINKS - $0.15 each. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that the Fee Schedule, as submitted, be approved. Motion Carried. (Corps of Engineers to be notified in writing). TRI -CITY HUMANE SOCIETY: Tom Larkin, Manager of Humane Shelter,submitted first report for perio of February 1, 1967 to March 22, 1967. There are now five (5) employees and three (3) vehicles to cover the Tri -Cities. Mobile telephone equipment has been installed in the vehicles and a , Euthanaire unit for humane disposal of animals has been purchased. The following complaints have been responded to: Pasco 78 Kennewick 165 Richland 171 CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL: The following Letter OF Intent, along with Quit Claim Dee was received by the City Manager's Office in regard to street right of way: "It is the intention of the Benton -Franklin Counties Central Labor Council to deed to the City of Pasco a full 30 feet for a right of way along the southerly edge of property on Alton Street to center of Alton Street, a distance of 696.75 feet and 10 foot of easterly edge of property, a distance of 955.92 feet to East Lewis Street on South Elm Street for right of way purposes." Mayor Carter directed that the City Clerk's Office file all correspondence. CENSUS REPORT (ESTIMATE): The City Manager reported the estimated census report abee;; comp ete with a population figure of 16,702. CORRESPONDENCE - LOUIS DIEMOND: A request to vacate a portion of Indiana Street between Illinois nT Lewis Street abutting on the north to Lots 11 through 16, Block 5, Helms Second Addition to Pasco was submitted by Louis Diemond. Due to number of Councilmen present, Mayor Carter directed this correspondence be discussed at the next Workshop Session on April 11, 1967. 1967 BUDGET REVIEW: The City Manager reported on the 1967 Budget (First Quarter) with the aid of illustrated graphs. At the present time, the Library Department is low in funds, as always this time of year, until they receive tax monies in May. 298 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUED: RESOLUTION NO. 708: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO SELL U.S. TREASURY BONDS PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED FROM THE WATER & SEWER FUND, AND NOW HELD IN SAFE KEEPING AT THE PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK, PASCO, WASHINGTON. APRIL 4, 1967 The City Manager read Resolution No..708 in its entirety. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Cooper to adopt -Resolution No. 708. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). RESOLUTION NO. 710: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY TRANSFER LOAN FROM THE WATER DEPARTMENT FUND T.0 THE LIBRARY FUND OF THE CITY OF PASCO, The City Manager read Resolution No. 710 in its entirety. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Cooper to adopt Resolution No. 710. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that the meeting adjourn. Motion Carried. ATTEST: RUTH MODESKY,"CITY CLERK U PASSED,and APPROVED this day of I CJ r 1 1 1 ME 5 _G j CJ r 1 1 1