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Home My WebLink About04-16-1968 MinutesPASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: APRIL 16, 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, Director of Administration, Director of Public Works and Director of,Community Development. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Cooper that the minutes of the regular council meeting, held April 2, 1968, be approve as wri en, seconded by stork. Motion Carried. AWARD: Mayor Carter presented Certificates of Competency from the Washington State Department of Health to.City employees, EUGENE BURRIS and VIRGIL ELLEDGE. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Carter commended both men for their interest in the program and service to their community. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF UP -DATING 6 -YEAR STREET PROGRAM: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published. There were no written protests nor visitors wishing to address the Council. Mr. Lyle Balderson, Director of Community Development, pointed out the proposed routes on an illustrated map. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either 'for 'or against, ' the -'Rubl i c Hearing .was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 732:' A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 732 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Stork that Resolution No. 732 be adopted. Seconded by Cooper. Motion carried by the following vote: : Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Stinson and Stork. NO: None. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L.I.D. NO. 76, IMPROVEMENT OF COURT STREET FROM CHASE AVENUE TO EMPIRE WAY: The City Manager reported that the Hearing had been properly published. No written protests nor visitors wishing to address the Council. 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. 1311; AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 76, WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING COURT STREET FROM CHASE AVENUE TO EMPIRE WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, BY CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLATION TO ARTERIAL STANDARDS OF CURBING, GRADING, SURFACING, AND PAVING AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1277, AND LEVY AND ASSESSING A PART OF THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF AGAINST THE PROPERTY, SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED THEREBY SHOWN ON THE ROLL. co w 1 1 1 1 1 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE NO. 1311 - Continued: APRIL 16, 1968 Ordinance No. 1311 was read by title. Motion made by Stinson that Ordinance No. 1311 be adopted. Seconded by Stork. Motion carried by thefol owiT— g vole:Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Stinson and Stork. N0' None. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. OLD BUSINESS: SEWAGE TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS: A Tetter from the Department of Housing and Urban eve opmen , noti ying t e City of Pasco that their application for an advance of funds for sewage treatment improvements, not to exceed $30,000.00, was submitted for Council approval. Motion made by Hendler that the funds..not to exceed $37TO :�II BILLS: be authorized to sign for an advance of Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: Current Expense Fund Street Fund Park Fund. Cemetery Fund Recreation Fund Water/Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Urban Renewal Fund Golf Fund GRAND TOTAL: Motion made by Stork that Warrant Nos. of $30,028.89 be approved or pa4ent y Stinson. Motion carried by the fol Fletcher, Hendler, Stinson and Stork. NEW BUSINESS: $ 8,671.69 1,332.83 433.46 445.11 423.82 16,227.60 1,593.83 438.66 461.89 $30,028.89 1359 through 1391 in the total amount FT -s= dayof Apn="econ e owing vote: : Carter, Cooper, NO: None. OLD BRIDGE COMMITTEE: Mayor Carter appointed Ed Hendler and George Stork to e Board of Direc ors and Allen Stinson appointed as an alternate member to the Old Bridge Committee. Motion made by Hendler that the council concur with Mayor Carter's appointments. Seconded by Cooper. Mo ionarrie . PLAY SHELTERS: Lyle Balderson, Director of Community Development, showed plans Tor proposed play shelters to be located in Memorial and Kurtzman Parks. Discussion ensued as to width of handball courts to alleviate future problems, and it was determined that the plans met specifications for handball courts. Motion made by Hendler that the Staff be authorized to call for bids for construction of two (2� play shelters, i s to be opened May . by Stork. tion Larrie . ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES CONVENTION: Motion made by Hendler that Arthur Fletcher and G.L. Carter be vo in e e ates at the Convention in Spokane, as in on a and 17th, and EU Hendler as an a terns e delegate. Seconded by Stork. Motion Carried. 405 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 733: APRIL 16, 1968 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN WITHDRAWALS, CERTAIN INVESTMENTS, AS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN. Resolution No. 733 was read by title only. Motion made by Stinson that Resolution No. 733 be adopted. Seconded by Hendler. Motion carried by e following vote: : arter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, Stinson and Stork_. NO: None. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: THUNDERBIRD MOTEL, Delbert Hosler, Motel, 416 W. Columbia. KUMON DRIVE THRU, INC., Bruce Louderback, Cafe, 1839 W. Court. OESTERMAN DIESEL & ELECTRIC, C.F. Oesterman, Diesel/Electric Repair, 216 S. 6th. RED LION MOTEL CORP., Contractor, 2525 N. Chase. ACE FIREWORKS CO., Pasco Jaycees, Fireworks Stand, 12th & Clark. ACE FIREWORKS CO., Pasco Jaycees, Fireworks Stand, 11th & Sylvester. ACE FIREWORKS CO., Church of God, Fireworks Stand, 215 N. 4th. ACE FIREWORKS CO., Pasco Lucky Dollar, Fireworks Stand, 214 N. 4th. STORM PUBLICATIONS, Robert Storm, Sell Farm Advt.., 1125 Idaho St., Lewiston, Idaho. STEVENSON CONOCO, Cecil Stevenson, Service Station, 1132 W. Sylvester. ARMORED CAR DISPATCH, D.R. Long, Armored Car Service, Dolphin Apts., Kennewick, Wn. Motion made by Hendler that all business license applications be approved. Seconded by Stinson. Motion Carried. MANAGER'S REPORT: STATE POLLUTION CONTROL: The City Manager requested permission to advise the State Pollution ontro Commission that the City of Pasco will comply with their recommendations for Secondary Treatment Plant. Motion made by Stinson that the City Manager be authorized to notify the State Pollution Controlommission Of e City of Pasco's compliance With their recommendations for Secondary Treatmentan econ e y or . otion Carried. COUNCILMEN'S SUGGESTIONS AND GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Stinson suggested that the City look into the parking situation at the Pasco Municipal Golf Course. The City Manager reported that the Seminar on "Police and Community Relations", held April 4th & 5th at Columbia Basin College, was very successful and attended by approximately 80 law enforcement officers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Mayor Carter responded by stating he felt that relationships between minority groups and our law enforcement department had already benefited from the Seminar. INFORMATION REPORTS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING: 1. Report of Police Sale of unclaimed and surplus items. 2. Minutes of Human Resources Meeting, held April 3, 1968. 3. Report of Building Permits, March, 1968. 4. Humane Society Report for March, 1968. 5. Minutes of Good Roads Association Meeting, held April 10, 1968. 6. Chamber of Commerce letter, re: Pasco Film Report. 7. List of current library books, The Negro in America. 1 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: APRIL 16, 1968 Councilman Fletcher commended the Pasco Library for such an extensive coverage on Negro Life in America. Motion made by Fletcher that the Pasco Public Library and Librar 'Board'be commended in writing for their generous coverage on Negro Life, Seconded by Cooper. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Hendler that the meeting adjourn._ Seconded by Stork. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned a G.E. CARTER, YO ��:� b —L� &Vk� EASTBA9 CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this ay of,� , 1968. 1