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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-1968 Minutes400 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: APRIL 2, 1968 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, Donald Cooper, Arthur Fletcher, Ed Hendler, Allen Stinson and George Stork. Councilman Robert Greenlee was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney and Director of Administration. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Hendler that the minutes of the regular meeting, held March 19 1968 be approved as written. Seconded by Fletcher. motion arrie . PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED,THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L.I.D. NO. 77, SPROUSE ADDITION: _ The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published. Written protests were received from the following: P.J. Doherty, 2315 W. Court; G.H. Ranson, 1418 Buell Drive, Moses Lake, Washington; Ziegler, Inc., 1425 E. Francis, Spokane, Washington and Charles Swanson, 1916 N. 22nd. JOHN M. MAKI, 2303 W. Pearl, asked why the sewer wasn't put in when their houses were built. He was informed that the topography of area was one factor, and usually, the contractor or developer was responsible for utilities. HUGH HORTON, Attorney for Charles Swanson, 1916 N. 22nd, asked that the Council either extend the District one block north to encompass all of his client's property in the L.I.D., or take him out of the District entirely. The City Manager stated if the City enlarged the District, they would have to start all over again with a Resolution of Intent, but it could be reduced without starting over. He further stated that the City could contract with Mr. Swanson, on a separate basis, to service all his property on a lineal foot basis. RODNEY JOHNSON, 1748 Rd. 22, asked if the price and location was fixed. He was informed that the District and price was set, pending hearing on Final Assessment Roll. TOM BOWLIN, 2307 Pearl, asked why their block was by-passed for sewer service. He was informed that residents on the north side of Pearl could connect to the existing sewer, but that the elevation wasn't adequate to accomodate both sides of the street, further, that the property owners along Pearl Street wanted the line in back of their property. JOHN MAKI, asked what size line was installed. The City Manager stated it was an 8" line. NORMAN W. HAUG, 2211 W. Peark, asked how much it would cost to tie into the present sewer.. The City Manager answered that there wou(ld be no cost by the City, but that Mr. Haug would have to pay an Inspection Fee of $5.00 to tap onto the line. MELVIN COX, 1703 N. 23rd, asked if the irrigation ditch was going to have to be taken out. The City Manager stated the City would not disturb the line, if possible, but it might pose some construction problems. BOB CHAMBERLIN, Lots 5 & 12, Block 3, opposed the L.I.D. as he felt the City should let development take its course, and at that time, he could put in sewer services. Cj Now0 1 1 1 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: APRIL 2, 1968 401 RONALD DRAGOO, 1724 N. 23rd, asked when the property owners would have an actual figure and if they would have another opportunity to consider the L.I.D. proposal. He was informed by Mayor Carter that this was merely a preliminary hearing, and as soon as the Call for Bids was received, they would have an actual figure and another hearing on the Final Assessment Roll. MRS. FLOY CASEY, asked if two '(2) prices were to be bid on. (On District as is and another price with reduced District). The City Manager answered no to Mrs. Casey's question. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1310: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES ALONG RUBY STREET, PEARL STREET, LEOLA STREET, ROAD 24, 23RD AVENUE, 22ND AVENUE, SPROUSE AVENUE AND CHASE AVENUE BY CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING A SYSTEM OF SANITARY SEWER LINES, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 731 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON; ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NO. 77; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT IN SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENT BE MADE BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY'IN SAID DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS;" AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS. Ordinance No. 1310 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Hendler that Ordinance No. 1310 be adopted. Seconded by Stork. Motion carried by the following vote: ar er,• ooper,Fletcher, Hendler and Stork. ABSTAIN: Stinson, as a property owner in the District. Motion made by Hendler that Charles D. Swanson owner of Lots 1 - 8 Block 3 Swanson Addition. be qranted the op ion by the Lltv of Pasco to Dar iciDa e. by separate contract at'same cost for sewer on his property north of Leola Street, to be placed in alley e in is property, a o. rice. econ a _v or Motion Larried., Motion made•by Stork to call for bids on L.I.D. No. 77 with date of opening set for 2:00 P.M. April 30, 1968, and award of bid on May 7, 1968. Seconded y Stinson. Motion Uarmea. VISITORS: RALPH THORN, 718 W. Yakima, addressed the Council and asked when their street was going to be repaired. The City Manager answered that it is the City's intent to repair all streets in the vicinity of 5th Street to 10th Street as soon as Budgetary funds are available; further, that money would be needed for a storm sewer to drain the storm water in area. Councilman Hendler asked what the City's policy was in regard to streetmaintenance in the City of Pasco; i.e., L.I.D.'s or City's responsibility. Councilman Fletcher suggested this item of business be referred to a Workshop Session of the Council and Mr. Thorn was invited to attend. JIM BURTON, 1736 N. 22nd, asked what procedure was necessary to start an L.I.D. Mayor Carter answered that the City would be happy to assist him in any way, and he could get the necessary petition forms from the City Engineer. BRIAN•MORGAN•complimented the -City --on their-'good•••housekeeping" at no extra cost to the property owners.' 402co X PASCO, WASHINGTON *Not COUNCIL CHAMBERS n REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1968 OLD BUSINESS: TRI -CITY SENIOR CITIZENS: Motion made by Hendler that the ity Manager be directed o allocate asco's proportionate share o o the Tri -Cities enior itizens subject o receiving a copy of their budget and 7 proposed program. Seconded by Fletcher, Motion carried by the following vvvoff- ; Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Stinson and Stork. NO: None. Motion made by Hendler that a letter be written to the Tri -Cities Senior Citizens statin 'that t o o not misconstrue the ran of $1,785.0a that the City of Pasco will continue the -Program, but will review the subject yearly at budgeti_ leconded by Stinson. Motion Carried. 6-YEAR"ARTERIAL STREET PLAN: Motion made by Hendler that a Public Hearin be held April, _ , or t e purpose of up -dating the Arterial Streetan. Seconded by Cooper. Motion Carried, BILLS: Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as fol.lows: Current Expense Fund $179359.23 Street Fund 779.48 Park Fund 500.27 Cemetery Fund 298.07 Recreation Fund 377.70 Water/Sewer Fund 3,776.07 Equipment Rental Fund 3,932.65 Urban Renewal Fund 338.44 Golf Fund 20872.11 Yacht Basin Fund 14.76 $300248.7T Motion made by Hendler that $321.00, under Voucher No. 6691-92, West Coast Airlines 11 be charged to ran Rene-w—al Fundand the balance remain in enera Current Expense Fund. Secondedy Stinson. Motion Carried. Motion made by Stinson that Warrant Nos. 1277 through 1358 in the total amount of $30,248.78 be approved or a Fent t is 2nd daXo ri otion seconded y or motion carried y e -following vo e: Ca : rter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Stinson and Stork. NO: None. NEW BUSINESS: CALL FOR BIDS, (2) FIRE TRUCKS: The City Manager reported that specifications were ready- for one. TT'1,25D'gpm Pumper Truck, and one (1) 13,500 cfm/30,000 cfm Foam Unit, and asked the Council's permission to Call for Bids. He further stated that contact had been made with the Port District to share some of the expense on the bigger unit, and they expressed interest. Motion made by Stork to authorize a Call for Bids for one (1).1 250 g2m Pumpe Truck and one (1) 13,500c m c m Foam Unit. bids to be opened une 1968. Seconded y Cooper. Motion Carried. DEMOLITION OF BUILDING - 18 WEST "A" A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, Director of Community Development, advising that Mahaffey Excavation Company had completed the demolition of structure at 18 West "A" according to contract and specifications, and recommended that the work be accepted and the Depart- ment of Labor & Industries be notified. Motion made by Stinson that recommendation of the Staff be accepted and Department of Labor and TMustries be notified. econ e y Cooper. Motion carried. 1 1 1 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: APRIL 2, 1968 The following business license applications await approval of the Council: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SALES & SERVICE, C.L. Kruse, Garage, 1202 W. Lewis. MODERN MECHANICS SHELL, Larry Lee, Service Station, 303 W. Lewis. CHUCK'S AMERICAN SERVICE, Charles Thornton, Service Stat ion, 104 N. 8th. SUNKIST POOLS, N.W., Clark Delphia, Contractor, 11355 S.W. Canyon Rd., Beaverton, Ore. CALIFORNIA SPORTSWEAR, Leo Schrager, Wholesale Delivery, 9000 N.E. Union, Portland, Ore, Motion made by Fletcher that all -business license applications be approved. Seconded by Hendler. Motion Carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Carter announced that there would be a meeting of the Old Bridge Committee at 3:30 P.M., April 3, 1968, Kennewick, Washington. PASCO HOUSING AUTHORITY: A yearly report from the Pasco Housing Authority was suBmitted for the Council's consideration. Councilman Fletcher asked what the relationship was between the City of Pasco and the Pasco Housing Authority. The City Attorney answered that it was a separate municipal corporation. Councilman Fletcher asked that the record show the Pasco Housing Authority as a separate municipal corporation due to adverse publicity regarding labor practices. He asked that a Contract Compliance Clause be considered by the Pasco City Council at their next Workshop Meeting. Councilman Fletcher announced that there would be a "Relocation Workshop" to be held in Seattle, Washington, regarding problems experienced by families in Urban Renewal areas. He suggested that the City send two (2) representatives to attend the meeting. Following discussion, motion made by Fletcher to authorize the City Mana er to send two (2) representatives from the East Pasco area to the Workshop meetinq in Seattle_,an that they a se ecte a as Pasco Neighborhood improvementroup.Seconded y LOOper. motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Hendler that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Stork. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned aP.M. ATTEST: 7ORGE D—. EAVAN, CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this �day of , 1968.