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Home My WebLink About04-18-1967 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: 299 APRIL 18, 1967 Meeting called to order at 8:07 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, George Stork, Russell Wiseman and Donald Cooper. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Greenlee that the minutes of April 4, 1967, Page 297, under BOAT BASIN motion, be amended to read: "The fee'schedule, as submitted, be approved but not applicable to Tri City Power Boat Association, Sacajawea Boat Club and Blue Mountain Boat Club." Motion Carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 4t 1967, be approved, as amended. Motion Carried. VISITORS: CHARLES GRIGG was recognized by Mayor Carter. Mr. Grigg expressed plans to double size of his store at 801 Columbia and wished the Council's consideration to close 8th Street between Lewis & Columbia so that they could expand to the alley between 8th & 9th Streets. Mr. Grigg:; felt this expansion program would cover a twenty (20) month period. Mayor Carter directed that this request be placed on agenda for next WORKSHOP, APRIL 25, 1967. OLD BUSINESS: INDIANA STREET - LOUIS DIEMOND: A request from Louis Diemond that the north 20, 30 0� 40 feet of Indiana Street between Illinois and Lewis Street - abutting on the north to Lots 11 through 16, Block 5, Helms Second Addition to Pasco, be vacated and revert to the owner of the above lots was read. One (1) Letter of Objection, signed by Mr. & Mrs. T.G. Schatz, along with letter from City Planning, Commission was read for information. It was the concensus of the City Planning Commission that either the entire width of Indiana Street be vacated or none vacated, unless the property owners involved can reach an amicable agreement. Mayor Carter instructed the City Manager to contact Mr. Diemond relative to $75.00 fee for such request, vacation procedure and necessity of Public Hearing. BOAT BASIN; Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Wiseman that a Public Hearing be held Tuesday, May 2, 1967 at 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of hearing pros and cons relative to fee schedule submitted by the Boat Basin to various Boat Clubs. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, was read recommen ing a c ange of zone for Blocks 1, 29 50 60 79 89 99 109 119 12 and Lots 35 through 47 and 52 through 68 of Block 3, and Lots 137 through 147 and 160 through 170 of Block 4, all of Terrace Heights Addition, from Residential R-1 to Residential R-2. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that Tuesday, May 2, 1967, 8:00 P.M., be set as date of public hearing on this request. Motion Carried. BID REPORT: DEMOLITION WORK ORDER #67-1, COMPLAINT #67-2, 117 N. FRONT: A , letter from George R. Fisher, City Engineer, was read as follows: "Sealed bids were opened in the Council Chambers at 2:11 P.M., April 18, 1967, on the above listed Demolition Work Order. Submitted buds were as listed: Company Bid Price Bond Posted Pett 'g Pi e & Plumbing $656.6 Uone Columida ERCcavat ion Plumbing 187 . 6 one Sampson Construction Co. 1042.00 $52.10 (5$) 300 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING BID REPORT - CONTINUED: APRIL 18, 1967 Due to the fact that Bid Bonds were not submitted by the two lowest bidders, and although the highest bidder did submit the required bid bond, his price was excessive for the job and it is recommended that all bids be rejected. Further request that negotiations be allowed to be made between the City and the low bidder in order to get the job done at his bid price, and if unsuccessful, the work be done by the City. Also request that permission be granted to have an appraisal made on the property in question." Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that all bids be rejected. Motion Carried. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that recommendations of City Engineer be accepted and that an appraisal be made prior to destruction. Motion Carried. BILLS: Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: Current Expense Claims 504.52 Total $504.52 Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Bailey that Warrant Nos. 10041 through 10042 have been approved for payment this 18th day of April, M7. `�otlion Carried. At this point, Mr. Fisher gave a brief report on his meeting held in Bellingham, Washington relative to updating L.I.D. procedures. The - Legislature is setting up an Interim Committee to study all'L.I.D. Laws and improve problems which exist. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: H.W. FELSTED, Attorney, 122 N. 5th LUBRI-GAS STATION Harry Ormesher, Service Station, 620 Rd. 28 OEM . C 0 , D.O., Osteopath,' 720 W. Lewis CHUCK ERICKSON REAL ESTATE, Real Estate, 209 N. 3rd RAY BARBER AMUSEMENT RIDES, Wm. Wolfson, Carnival, 4th 6 Lewis PROFESSIMt CHARM SCHOOL Mary Ann Cornett, Charm School, 114 N. 10th. BURKS VEPM SERVICE , William G. Burks, Automotive, 830 West "A" ACE FIREWORKS CO., Bill Higgins, Fireworks Stand, 2109 W. Court COLUMBIA BASIN CONSTRUCTION, INC., Harold Powell, Contractor, 216 S. 6th Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Wiseman that all business license applications be approved. (Councilman Greenlee suggested that Robert A. Crouch be changed to D.O. instead of M.D.) Motion Carried. MANAGER'S REPORT: PASCO/KENNEWICK RECREATION DIRECTOR: A letter from the City of Kennewick in regard to supervisory assistance in the Recreation Department was read. This item of business to be discussed at the next WORKSHOP on April 25, 1967. HOSPITAL DISTRICT REPORT: The City MANager reported that there had been several meetings with the County Commissioners with no definite solution to the ambulance situation, as yet. The Commissioners felt Fire District No. 3 was, financially, the most likely to provide ambulance service outside City limits. The City Manager suggested the possibility of a Bi -County Health District (Dr. Michael) as an alternative to the situation. More meetings are to be held in an attempt to arrive at a permanent solution. OLD BRIDGE COMMITTEE: The City Manager announced that there will be a meeting o --t e nld ri ge Committee at the Tri City Chamber of Commerce Board Room; 222 W. Kennewick Avenue and encouraged all Councilmen to attend, if possible. CJ X In 1 1 1 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING MANAGER'S REPORT - CONTINUED: APRIL 18, 1967 301 EAST*PASCO SELF-HELP CO-OP: A letter from Arthur Fletcher was read - requesting M Counci s presence at a meeting regarding urban renewal on April 20, 19679 7:30 P.M. in the basement of the Morning Star Baptist Church. Mr. Fletcher was in the audience and stated he felt there would be 80 - 100 people in attendance, therefore, Council Chambers would be too small. CLAIM - J.S. GREEN: A claim in the amount of $19.02 as a result of sewer back up was su mitte y J.S. Green. This has been referred to the City's insurance carrier. CITY/COUNTY JAIL REPORT: The City Manager reported meetings have been held etween City Sta f TM County Commissioners on proposed joint jail facilities. The present plan made no facilities for City Police, and the architect estimates that it will cost $2,000.00 - $2,500.00 to modify plan to include the Pasco Police Department. After discussion, Councilman Wiseman suggested the City Staff work out details for the City operation within joint City/County Building, and upon receipt of information,AtKen the City join in with the County and expend money for plans. NATIONAL SECRETARIES WEEK: Mayor Carter proclaimed April 23 - 299 1967 as National Secretaries Week, and invited all interested persons to a dinner at Adrians in Richland, Washington on April 25, 1967. MERIT AWARD - NINYA VOORHEES: Mayor Carter publicly commended Ninya Voorhees for an outstanding fob as Beautification Coordinator. Mrs. Voorhees received a Merit Award from Governor Evans in Olympia, Washington as recognition for her untiring efforts, and beautification of her community. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that the meeting adjourn. Motion Carried. G.E. CARTER, MAYOR ATTEST: RUTH MODESKY, CITY CLERK \PRSSED.:and APPROVED this a day of ��1�� , 1967. �CLERMS REPRES NTATIVE