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Home My WebLink About12-02-1969 Minutes• o X• CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: DECEMBER 2, 1969 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, Hilda Campbell, Donald Cooper, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee, Ed Hendler and George Stork. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Di rector of Publ i c Works, :Police thief and 'Di -rector of Parks & Recreation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of the regular meeting, held November 18, 1969, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried. SEATING OF NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN: Mayor Carter presented plaque to out -going councilman, DONALD COOPER, and congratulated him for his endless service to the City of Pasco. Mr. Cooper accepted award and stated he had enjoyed working for the citizens of Pasco, but work and prior committments prevented his continuing in a councilman capacity. City Clerk, Clifford Daigler, administered the oath of office to newly elected councilmen, M.R. DENNEY, HILDA CAMPBELL AND SAM HUNT per R.C.W. 35.18.190. Mr. Denney moved that the City Council forego nominations and vote directly from ballots provided for the office of Mayor. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried. The City Manager's Secretary collected ballots, Walker Roberts read the following results: G.E. Carter, 5; Ed Hendler, 2. G.E. CARTER DECLARED AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Mr. Denney moved that the City Council forego nominations and vote directly from ballots provided for the office of Mayor Pro -Tem. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. The City Manager's._ Secretary collected ballots, Walker Roberts read the following results: George Stork, 3;' Ed Hendler, 3; Sam Hunt, 1. Another vote -was called to break tie between Mr. Hendler and Mr. Stork. The City Manager's Secretary collected ballots, Walker Roberts read the following results: George Stork, 5; Ed Hendler, 2. GEORGE STORK DECLARED MAYOR PRO -TEM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. VISITORS: HOWARD LEE was recognized by the Council and stated he was greatly concerned over the 60% sur -charge assessed against residents of the Riverview Area on their monthly water bills. He cited comparisons of former years and asked the Council's consideration in re-evaluating water rates. KATIE BARTON presented petition on behalf of East Pasco Neighborhood Council, asking the Council to reconsider budget cuts in the Recreation Department, in order to continue program at Kurtzman Park and Navy Homes. Mr. Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated it was his intent to try and maintain the program on a 1/2 day basis. Mayor Carter assured Mrs. Barton that their request would be considered. Complaints pertaining to water rates and billing procedures were received from the following: Wayne Jackson, Bill Wilkins, Wilbur Skinner, Webster Jackson, and Frozine Staten. The Council, again, urged the individuals to contact the Water Department for an answer, and if they receive no satisfaction, contact the City Manager's Office. C7MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS - Continued: JOHN KUTROWSKI, 915 Oneonta, owner of Lots 14 and Co.'s First Addition, complained that he had a low asked what could be done'to repair it. The Staff to the problem. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 804: DECEMBER 2, 1969 16, Block 1, Pasco Improvement spot near his gutter and will check area for solution A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO AN URBAN PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT PROVIDING FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF SAID COUNTY, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 802. Resolution No. 804 was read in its entirety by the City Manager. Mr. Stork moved that a Resolution relative to an Urban Planning Assistance Grant providing for services between the City of Pasco and Franklin County for planning and development to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of said County, and repealing Resolution No. 802 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Hunt, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. RESOLUTION NO. 805: A RESOLUTION CREATING A PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, DEFINING ITS MEMBERSHIP, LISTING TERMS OF OFFICE, AND PRESCRIBING DUTIES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 631. NEW BUSINESS: BID OPENING-- (2) HIGH -HEAD PUMPS: Bids were opened at 2:00 P.M., November 26, 1969or installation of two 2) high -head pumps to the Pasco Water System. The following were received: Electrical Northwest, Resolution No. moved that a Resolution 805 was read in its entirety by the City Manager. Mr. Greenlee creating a Park and Recreation Advisory Board for the Teeples & Thatcher, Portland, City of Pasco, defining its membership, listing terms of office, and pres- Hanford Piping, Inc., cribing duties and repealing Resolution No. 631 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Mottner & McCutchen, Stork. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Thompson Mechanical, Campbell, Hunt, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. NEW BUSINESS: BID OPENING-- (2) HIGH -HEAD PUMPS: Bids were opened at 2:00 P.M., November 26, 1969or installation of two 2) high -head pumps to the Pasco Water System. The following were received: Electrical Northwest, Renton, Washington** $47,225.00 Teeples & Thatcher, Portland, Oregon 47,500.00 Hanford Piping, Inc., Richland, Washington 49,621.00 Mottner & McCutchen, Seattle, Washington 50,850.50 Thompson Mechanical, Richland, Washington 52,709.00 **Staff Recommendation Mr. Greenlee moved that recommendation of the Staff be accepted and bid be awarded to Electrical Northwest, Renton, in the amount of'$47°,225.00 plus $2,125.12 State Sales Tax. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Hunt, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. BILLS: The following bills were presented for approval of the Council: CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Bills - Continued: Current Expense Fund Cemetery Fund Library Fund Park Fund Recreation Fund Street Fund Water/Sewer Const. Fund Golf Fund Water/Sewer Fund Administrative Services Fund Equipment Fund Payroll Fund Fireman's Pension Fund Urban Renewal Fund Total All Funds: DECEMBER 2, 1969 $ 5,109.92 323.56 14.72 365,.40 766.24 244.60 27,679.32 574.65 5,702.10 4,502.26 1,941.89 8,224.50 812.33 1,696.05 �g57:54 Mr. Denney moved that Warrant Nos. 5699 through 5775 in the total amount of :57,,:957, be approved for payment this 2nd day of December, 1969. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Hunt, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. The following payroll claims were submitted for approval of the Council: General Administration Dept. $ 2,596.30 Community Development Dept. 4,189.37 Fire Dept. 11,545.19 Police Dept. 18,991.20 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND �3 CEMETERY FUND ,3�0�_ 1,464.32 LIBRARY FUND 3,107.56 PARK FUND 1,860.30 RECREATION FUND 1,357.23 STREET FUND 4,389.56 GOLF FUND 2,152.00 WATER/SEWER FUND 10,327.02 ADMIN. SVCS. FUND 7,353.18 EQUIPMENT FUND 1,541.57 URBAN RENEWAL FUND 5,316.83 Total All Funds: $76,191.63 1 1 Mr. Greenlee moved that all payroll vouchers properly signed be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Campbell, Hunt, Denney, Greenlee, Hendler and Stork. NO: None. APPOINTMENTS: INTER CITY BRIDGE: Mayor Carter appointed Ed Hendler to serve on the Executive Committee for IFfer City Bridge, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mrs. Campbell moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appoint- ment. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. PASCO YOUTH COMMISSION: Mayor Carter appointed the following students from Pasco Senior High Scho-ol—,McLoughlin Jr. High, Isaac Stevens Jr. High and Columbia Basin College to serve on the Pasco Youth Commission: Doug Haake, Kris Shaffstall, Edit Varner, Kenneth Lockridge, Kevin Robinson, Coreen Mills, Tom Savage, Jeanne Austin, David Yasemsky, Bob Dunlap, Mike Guajardo and Natalie Nachtmann, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Stork moved that the Pasco City Council_ concur with Mayor Carter's appointments. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: 91 DECEMBER 2, 1969 The following business license applications await approval of the Council: SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR, A.J. Tate, Contractor, 530 S. Owens BLUE MT. ALUMINUM, Wayne Grimes, Contractor, 619 S.W. E.R. BARNETT, Christmas Tree Lot, 10th & Sylvester. Mr. Greenlee moved that all business license applications be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried. CONTINUATION OF 1970 BUDGET HEARING: Mayor Carter opened the Budget Hearing for further discussion and consideration. SGT. JOHN STREDWICK, Pasco Police Department, asked the status of budget and possibility of raises in the Police Department. Mayor Carter answered that the Council was considering any means in an effort to raise the amount needed to grant requested raises, but at this time, they hadn't been able to find it. Councilman Hendler commended Chief Leary for his Merit -type proposal for salary raises. He further stated that he felt it was in line with current trends, and particularly, if we wanted to up -grade our Department through educational channels. Councilman Denney gave a brief resume of an average monthly wage, per department, for the council's information. SGT. NORMAN BLUNDON asked if the Chief of Police had been given ample opportunity to fully explain his budget. Mayor Carter informed Sgt. Blundon that he had. On behalf of the 25 police officers and clerks in attendance, BOB McMILLAN of the Pasco Police Department stated that he had been a Police Officer for 20 -years, and not once had been sorry that he had chosen law enforcement as achosen profession; but, like many others, had been forced to work two jobs in order to meet living standards. Mr. McMillan cited wages in the various laboring fields as a comparison, and asked the Counc 1 if they wanted Pasco Police Officers to secure more edu- cation in order to receive merit -type raises, as proposed, how could they do this when most of them were working two jobs. Mr. McMillan praised Chief Leary for his efforts and stated this was the first time that members of the Pasco Police Depart- ment had been consulted for their views before preparation of such a proposal. Discussion ensued as to various ways and means to grant equitable raises and still balance the budget. The City Manager stated there were several areas to explore; namely, franchise fee on public utilities, tax on oil heat, increase franchise payments from T.V., Gas and Telephone Companies, but he strongly discouraged warrants as a means of raising money. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Denney moved discussion of the Budget. at 11:05 P.M. ATTEST: / that the meeting adjourn until December 3, 1969 for further I Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned Word- CLIFFO"IGLEf CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this _dayof 1969 REPRESENTATIVE EVELYN WELLS CLIFFO"IGLEf CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this _dayof 1969 REPRESENTATIVE EVELYN WELLS