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Home My WebLink About11-18-1969 MinutesCITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING , NOVEMBER 18, 1969 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, Hilda Campbell, M.R. Denney, Ed Hendler and George Stork. Council- man Robert Greenlee was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of November 5, 1969, under Business License Applications, be amended to read as follows: Tex's Recover & Repair, Theron Wright, Upholstery Shop, 620 N. Adams Tri Mi Foods, Erie Kamm, Wholesale Delivery & Distributor, 1112 W. Jan (phone & office only). Tri Mi Foods application postponed for further investigation. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried. Mr. Stork moved that the minutes of November 5, 1969, be approved as amended. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PURPOSE OF REZONING LOT 2 OF BUCK'S SUBDIVISION TO PASCO FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3: The City Manager reported the Hearing was duly published and posted on property. There were no written adverse communications. Mr. Pope pointed out the area in question (corner of 4th & Pearl) and briefly enlightened the Council as to the type of business. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change. 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. 1398: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM COMMERCIAL C-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-3. Ordinance No. 1398 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance changing the zone classification of certain real property within the City of Pasco from Commercial C-1 to Commercial C-3 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Cooper, Denney, Hendler and Cooper. NO: None. VISITORS: Wilbur.Skinner spoke on behalf of East Pasco residents in audience, protesting high water rates, alleged discourteous treatment and higher rate structure in their area, and improper hook-ups. Mayor Carter assured the delegation that the rate structure was uniform City-wide, and if there ha&,been any discourteous treatment on the part of City employees,�to rdport it directly to the City Manager for disposition. Mr. Pope stated that he would appreciate knowing of any adverse problem, and would exercise every means to correct it. The Staff was directed to investigate water accounts of the following: Wilbur Skinner, Mrs. O.C. Nelson, Eloise Singleton, Wheeler Smith, Frozine Staten and Katie Barton and make proper report to the City Manager. 1 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES -OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS - Continued: 85, NOVEMBER 18, 1969 Mrs. Katie Barton presented a petition to the Council, bearing signatures of approximately 40 residents, protesting high water rates. OLD BUSINESS: BID OPENING - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT ADDITIONS: The following bids were opened on October 2, 1969for addition to Water Po ution Control Plant: Teeples & Thatcher** $571,009.95 McMillan Brothers 623,187.00 Everett L. Wiggins 645,155.85 Paul Hughes Construction Co. 672,163.85 Veniture Construction Co. 713,735.00 **Staff Recommendation Mr. Hendler moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid for Water Pollution Control Plant Addition be awarded to Teeples & Thatcher in the total amount of $571,009.95. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. (Letter from Teeples & Thatcher, granting an ex- tension of time until November 20th was attached as an informational item). ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1399: AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT, FORM, DATE, INTEREST RATE, MATURITY AND DENOMINATIONS OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 78 BONDS AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE THEREOF TO STATEWIDE CITY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TACOMA, WASHINGTON: AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1395, PASSED NOVEMBER 5, 1969. Ordinance No. 1399 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate, maturity and denominations of Local Improvement District No. 78 bonds and directing the issuance and sale thereof to Statewide City Employees Retirement System, Tacoma, Washington; and repealing Ordinance No. 1395, passed November 5, 1969, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1400: AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT, FORM, DATE, INTEREST RATE, MATURITY AND DENOMINATIONS OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 79 BONDS AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE THEREOF TO STATEWIDE CITY EMPLOYEES ,--DIRECTING SYSTEM, TACOMA, WASHINGTON; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1396, PASSED NOVEMBER 5, 1969. Ordinance No. 1400 was read by title only. Mr. Stork moved that an Ordinance fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate, maturity and denominations of Local Improvement District No. 79 bonds and directing the issuance and sale thereof to Statewide City Employees Retirement System, Tacoma, Washington; and repealing Ordinance No. 1396, passed November 5, 1969, be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. M 1 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1401: NOVEMBER 18, 1969 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT, FORM, DATE, INTEREST RATE, MATURITY AND DENOMINATIONS OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 80 BONDS AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE THEREOF TO STATEWIDE CITY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TACOMA, WASHINGTON; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1397, PASSED NOVEMBER 5, 1969. Ordinance No. 1401 was read by title only. Mrs. Campbell moved that an Ordinance fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate, maturity and denomina- tions of Local Improvement District No. 80 bonds and directing the issuance and sale thereof to Statewide City Employees Retirement System, Tacoma, Washington; and repealing Ordinance No. 1397, passed November 5, 1969 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. RESOLUTION NO. 803: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1970. Resolution No. 803 was read in its entirety. Mayor Carter called for any changes to be made in the preliminary budget. Mr. Hendler moved that $1,000,000 be added as contingency for Water/ Sewer Construction Fund, making a grand total of $3,108,458. Seconded by' Mr. Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Cooper, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. Mr. Hendler moved that a Resolution adopting the preliminary budget for the year 1970 be adopted, as amended. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: WOLFSON'S RIDES & CONCESSIONS, Bill Wolfson, Rides, Griggs Parking Lot McVICKERS JEWELERS, Dell McVicker, Jewelry Store, 111 N. 4th CONN ELECTRIC, Ivor Conn, Contractor, 719 W. Lewis TRI -MI DISTRIBUTORS, Erie Kamm, Whse. Delivery & Distributor, 1112 W. Jan (Phone Only) A & E DIESEL, Diesel Repair, 930 "A" Street. Mr. Hendler moved that the City Manager investigate application of A & E Diesel for compatibility to zoning and all other requirements, then, upon conclusion of his investigation, approve or deny addition to A & E Diesel's license. (This application approved by Council 10/7/69 for retail selling only - no repair work). Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried. Mr. Denney moved that business license applications of W lfson's Rides, McVickers Jewelers, Conn Electric and Tri -Mi Distributors be approved. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried. BILLS: The following bills were presented for approval of the Council: Current Expense Fund Cemetery Fund Library Fund Park Fund Recreation Fund Street Fund Golf Fund Water/Sewer Construction Water/Sewer Fund Administrative Services Equipment Fund Urban Renewal Fund Grand Total: Fund Fund $ 847.60 734.60 2,737.32 1,284.40 76.54 1,771.41 502.14 591.86 1,205.95 1,459.99 1,532.60 21,111.89 $33,856.30 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: 87 NOVEMBER 18, 1969 Mr. Denney moved that Warrant Nos. through in the total amount of $33,856.30 be approved for payment this 18th day of November, 1969. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Campbell, Denney, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Hendler.announced a meeting of the Old Bridge Committee at 7:30 P.M., November 19, 1969, at Pasco City Hall. Humane Society Report for month of October was noted. A letter of commendation, addressed to Police Chief Charles Leary from Wayne Yager, Principal of Kennewick High School was read. Mr. Yager congratulated Chief Leary and his Department for their quick and determined action following football game between Kennewick and Pasco. Mayor Carter directed that a "Vote of Confidence" letter be written to Chief Leary on behalf of the City Council. Councilman Hendler announced that there would be a meeting with the P.U.D. Commissioners on Monday, November 24th, and urged all councilmen to attend, if possible. There will be a short budget meeting with City Manager following P.U.D. meeting on November 24th. RESIGNATION - ALLEN STANLEY: A letter of resignation was received from Allen Stanley, who has been serving on the City Planning Commission. Mr. Stanley's resignation was accepted with regret by Mayor Carter and he asked that a letter of commendation be written to Mr. Stanley for his long time service to the City,of Pasco. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. .E. C RT M YOR ATTEST: i and APPROVED this da 1 .61