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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1968 MinutesLl 415-- E.M. 15 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1968 CALL TO ORDER: 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, Robert Greenlee, Ed Hendler, Allen Stinson and George Stork. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney and Directors of Public Works and Administration. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Stork that the minutes of the regular meeting, held May 21 1968, be approved as written. Seconded by Stinson. Motion Carried. VISITORS: E.M. MAGEE, President of the N.A.A.C.P., asked If the Council was going to consider an open -housing Ordinance. Mayor Carter answered that this was on the Agenda later in the meeting. E.M. MAGEE stated he has submitted the names of three applicants for the Pasco Police Department and asked why they hadn't been notified. The City Manager answered that members of the City Staff had personally assisted the applicants in filling out their questionaire, but they failed to appear for the examination. Councilman Fletcher suggested to Mr. Magee that the applicants personally "follow through" if they are sincere about employment with the Pasco Police Department. OLD BUSINESS: DELIN UENT AMBULANCE BILLS: Delinquent ambulance bills totalling $2,433.29 delinquent anTT555.87, either.deceased or returned to sender), and a request;.to turn to collection agency for collection, was submitted for the Council's consideration. The City Attorney stated in the cases of the deceased accounts, a claim could be filed against the deceased's estate rather than turn over to a collection agency. Councilman Greenlee stated there were a certain number of indigent "hauls" that were uncollectable due to insufficient addresses, etc. Motion made by Hendler that ambulance declared delinquent, an tat the sta econ e y Greenlee. motion Carrie . ills in the amount of $2,433.29 be to a necessary steps for collection. Councilman Hendler suggested that the staff draft a procedure for collection of ambulance accounts over ninety (90) days old for the Council's perusal. BILLS: Bills --were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: Current Expense Fund $ 69512.79 Street Fund 271.55 Water/Sewer Fund 60098.00 Equipment Rental Fund 39808.27 Park Fund 447.14 Recreation Fund 134.26 Cemetery Fund 255.46 Golf Fund 522.70 Urban Renewal Fund 927.55 Yacht Basin Fund 17.16 Water/Sewer Construction Fund 5,816.26 Library Fund 1,216.68 Firemen's Pension Fund 1,253.35 TOTAL: $27,281.17 416 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING Bills - Continued: JUNE 49 1968 Motion made by Stinson that Claim Warrant Nos. 1670 through 1684 in the amount of $27,281.17 be approved or Mment this 4th—day of June—,—=. 3e—conded by Stork. Motion carried by the following vote: Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Greenlee, Stinson and Stork. NO: Hendler (would not approve bills until he has a complete financial breakdown). The following payroll summary was presented for approval: Current Expense Fund 199,464.57 Cemetery Fund 79964.13 Equipment Rental Fund 50150.78 Golf Fund 111,205.72 Park Fund 79798.01 Street Fund 20,589.47 Water/Sewer Fund 51,735.96 Library Fund 15,715.53 Recreation Fund 7,448.33 Urban Renewal Fund 9,800.71 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE: 336,873.21 Motion made by Stinson that Payroll Warrant Nos. 7317 through 9030 in the amount of $336,873.21 be approved or payment this 4th dayof June,. Seconded y Stork. Motion carried by the following vote: S: Carter, Cooper, CiLlptcher, Greenlee, Stinson and Stork. NO: Hendler. OLD BUSINESS: L:I.D. NO. 76 - JOB NO. 67-1 - COURT•STREET IMPROVEMENT: A letter was read from Sandra Stanley, City Engineer, stating a ai had completed all work satisfactorily for completion of Court Street from Chase Street to Empire Way, and asked that the job be accepted by the City Council. Motion made by Greenlee that re improvement of Court Street. an ted for UTILITIES RELOCATION - JOB NO. 68-3: A letter was read from Sandra Stanley, City Engineer, stating a o n eltch, Inc. had completed all work satisfactorily for utilities relocation, and asked that the job be accepted by the City Council. Motion made by Hendler that recommendation of the Staff be accepted for utilities relocation an that the ax tommission and Department of Labor and InaustrieS be notmed. Secondedyooper. o ion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: FIRE TRUCK BIDS: The following fire truck bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., June 4. : MEET DELIVERY TOTAL BID BIDDER SPECIFICATIONS TIME PLUS TAX American LaFrance Howe Fire Apparatus Co. Columbia Body & Equipment Co. Crown Coach Corp. U.S. Fire Equipment Co. **Staff Recommendation No 300 days $33,500.00 Yes 300 days 35,685.25** Apparently 240 days 37,400.00 Apparently 290 days 380530.91 Apparently 200 days 390365.00 Mr. Doug Decker, representing American LaFrance, pointed out that his Company offered a larger pump on their unit, three-year warranty for maintenance and service, and American LaFrance units had 100 amp service instead of the 60 amp service called for in the specifications. He favored a side mount unit over the top mount unit as specified. Fk CJ J 1 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING Fire Bids - Continued: JUNE 4, 1968 417 Following discussion pro and con, motion made by Stinson to accept Staff recommendation and award fire truck bid to Howe Fire Apparatus o. 7nt—� e amount,of M,695.25. Secondedy Greenlee. Motion carried by the following vote: YES: Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Greenlee, Stinson and Stork. ABSTAIN: Hendler. (was undecided on fire unit and felt serious consideration should be given to foam unit too). Motion made by Hendler that the one bid of American LaFrance for foam truck be acknowledged and held under avisemen econ e y Stork. Motion Carrie—a. TR—F. Decker, representing American LaFrance, stated that 60 days would be acceptable by his Company for a firm bid). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 735: A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAYMENT WILL BE MADE FOR PROJECT NO. WASH. R-18. Resolution No..735 was read by title only. Motion made by Hendler that Resolution No. 735 be ado ted. Seconded by Greenlee. Motion carried by the following vote: ar er, Cooper, Fletcher, Greenlee, Hendler, Stinson and Stork. NO: None. RESOLUTION NO. 736: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN INVESTMENTS, AS PROVIDED.FOR HEREIN. Resolution No. 736 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee that Resolution No. 736 be adopted. Seconded by Stork. Motion carried by the following vo e:: Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Greenlee, Hendler, Stinson and Stork. NO: None. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: PETERS & WOOD, Contractors, 215 E. Ainsworth. JAMES ROSS OUTDOOR AMUSEMENTS, T.C. Coates, Jr., Carnival, Griggs Parking Lot. M & C CLEANING, Max Andrus, Janitor Service, 1551 W. Pearl. ALEXANDER'S COLOR STUDIO, George Alexander, Photographer, 214 Atkins - Richland, Wn. Motion made by Hendler that all business license applications be approved. - Seconded roved.Seconded by Cooper. Motion Carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor.Carter read a letter Written by Councilman Fletcher, urging that the City put their Human Resources Committee to work on recommendations for open housing legislation. Motion made by Stinson that the Human Resources Committee be commissioned to .prepare such a stud f he Pasco City Council to consider. Seconded by Stork. otion Carried. Motion made by Greenlee that the Human Resources Committee submit their stud to the Cit�Cou_ncil not later than the first council meeting in eptem er. 7e -by Hendler. motion Carriea. 415 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: JUNE 41, 1968 A letter was read from Senator Mike McCormack, asking the Pasco City Council's support of proposed bridges on the Columbia River. Mayor Carter stated he felt Interstate Highway 82 should have Priority I due to time spent by Good Roads Committee promoting the route. Motion made by Cooper to notify Senator McCormack that the Pasco City Council does not deem it necessa!;y to take any ac ion at this time. Seconded by Green ee. Motion Carried. (Stork vote no). Mayor Carter urged all Councilmen to attend a meeting of the Godd Roads Association on June 20, 1968. Cj C? 1 Councilman Hendler asked how the pool in Richardson Park was progressing. He was informed that the sidewalls would be poured as soon as they finished Kurtzman Park, and no definite completion date set. Councilman Hendler asked what action had been taken at the Boat Basin; namely, removal or destruction of the "Columbia Queen." The City Manager stated that the staff had asked the concessionaire to delay burning it due to interest shown by the Allied Arts Council of refurbishing it for a theatre. Now, the trustees of the Allied Arts Council have decided not to pursue the venture; therefore, getting rid of the. boat now would create a logistics problem because the water level has risen considerably since John Day Dam Pool was filled. Councilman Hendler suggested the Council approach the Port of Pasco about the possibilities of establishing a new recreation facility east of the present Basin, and cancelling lease with the Corps. of Engineers. Following discussion, motion made by Hendler to notify the Cors of Engineers of its intention to cancel lease for Boat Basin area. Seconded by Looper. Motion failed by the following vote: : arter, ooper and Hendler. NO: Greenlee, Fletcher, Stinson and Stork. A proposal was submitted by the Benton County Commissioners that the cities annex the old bridge and pay for a feasibility study ($4,000 each City) to replace the bridge if the counties agreed to maintain it. Discussion ensued as to safety of bridge and whether or not the proposal would bind future county commissioners. Mayor Carter stated these were details which could be worked out in the legal agreement with the counties. Motion made by Hendler that we accept the proposal of the Benton Count Commissioners that the counties will continue to maintain the old bridge-wirR—out any contributions from the cities FT76vided thate cities pay their proportiona share each it ora feasibility study as rired bX the urban Arterial oar Seconded y Stinson. motion carried by the following vo e: YES: Carter, Cooper, Greenlee, Hendler, Stinson and Stork. ABSTAIN: Fletcher. MANAGER'S REPORT: The Police Report was tabled until the next Workshop Session on June 11th. A letter was read from Don Pugnetti, asking support by means of telegrams or letters to Senator Jennings Randolph, for Senate Bill 3560 which will authorize 37 miles of highway to bring Interstate Highway 82 through the Tri -Cities. Mayor Carter asked the Council to concur with his letter to Senator Randolph, endorsing Senate Bill 3560. Motion made by Hendler to concur with Mayor Carter's, letter of endorsement of Senate Bill 3560. Seconded y rMtCher. Motion Carried. 1 1 419 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1968 MANAGER'S REPORT - Continued: Informational correspondence was received from the following: 1. Building permit report for the month of April. 2. Correspondence from Mayor Clagett relative to consideration of a Reciprocity Agreement on business licenses between the cities of Pasco and Richland. 3. Correspondence to and from Seattle, Washington regarding Project No. P -Wash -3403, Sewage Treatment Improvements. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stinson that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Fletcher. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned�-at 1075 p.m. ATT ST: Berges man, Director of Administra-Ti"o and ex_ o4Tcio City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this�ay of 1968. S a • • ARTER, MAYOR ATT ST: Berges man, Director of Administra-Ti"o and ex_ o4Tcio City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this�ay of 1968. S