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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
MAY 4, 1971
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable George P. Stork,
Mayor Pro -Tem.
ROLL CALL:
By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present included: Hilda Campbell,
M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee, Sam Hunt and George Stork. Also present were:
City.Manager, M.B. Winegar; City Attorney, Wayne Campbell; Director of Finance,
Harry Kinzer; City Engineer, Sandra Stanley; Director of Public Works, C.F.
Whetsler and Chief of Police, Al Tebaldi. (G.E. Carter absent from the meeting).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Hunt moved that the minutes of April 20, 1971, page 3, paragraph 3, be
amended to include Mrs. Staten's name (Frozine). Seconded by Mrs. Campbell.
Motion carried.
Mr. Denney moved that the minutes of April 20, 1971 be approved, as amended.
Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN:
Councilman Sam Hunt read the following communication:
"It is the recommendation of the Sub -Committee on Appointment
of a councilman, that the following names be submitted for
consideration:
Mrs. Katie Barton
Mr. Webster Jackson
Mr. James Rutledge
The East Pasco Neighborhood Council and the N.A.AaC.P., in a
meeting last Thursday night, recommenddd the appointment of Mrs.
Katie Barton. It is the recommendation of the Sub -Committee
that Mrs. Barton be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Council-
man Ed Hendler."
/s/ R.L. Greenlee
/s/ M.R. Denney
/s/ -Sam Hunt
Mr. Denney moved that nominations be made from the floor. Seconded by Mr.
Greenlee. Motion Carried.
Mr. Denney moved that the vacancy be filled by Katie Barton. Seconded by Mrs.
Campbell. Motion Carried.
Mr. Denney moved that the nominations cease. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion
Carried. 1. ,
Mr. Greenlee moved that a unanimous ballot be cast for Katie Barton, to fill
the unexpired term of Councilman Ed Hendler. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion
carried by roll call vote of five (5).
OATH OF OFFICE: The Oath of Office was administered to Mrs. Barton by Harry
D. Kinzer, City Clerk.
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Mrs. Barton responded by thanking the Council for their vote of confidence and
vowed that she would work hard to "bridge the gap" between citizens of the White
and Black community.
Grgenlee
Councilman directed that the record show that Mexican -American group had been con-
tacted; however they came up with no nominees.
Councilman Hunt stated he had been informed by Mexican -American group that they felt
the vacancy should go to a member of the Black community.
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BILLS:
The following claims were presented for approval:
MAY 4, 1971
Legislative
$ 49.25
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Judicial
60.09
Executive
246.17
Legal
883.12
Planning
33.44
Bldg. & Property Service
462.32
Other Services
3,119.74
Police Department
3,384.97
Fire Department
1,897.53
Protective Inspections
99.73
Engineering
308.04
TOTAL GENERAL FUND:
$10,544.40
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STREET FUND
$ 2,454.37
LIBRARY FUND
342.66
CEMETERY FUND
185.13
URBAN RENEWAL FUND
1,267.34
PARKS & RECREATION FUND
11991.99
CAPITAL PROJECT -WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
FUND
161.67
CAPITAL PROJECT -INTER CITY BRIDGE
FUND
.37.25
CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. NORTH 4TH
10.50
CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. SOUTH 4TH
5.25
CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. EAST A ST.
6.83
ENTERPRISE -WATER/SEWER FUND
26,947.62
ENTERPRISE - GOLF FUND
1,330.05
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - EQUIPMENT
15,316.65
FINANCE OPERATIONS - FINANCE FUND
FIREMEN'S PENSION - FIRE
2,637.65
949.60
L.I.D. 81
2,534.22
TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
$66,723.18
Mrs. Campbell moved that Voucher Nos. 2220 through 2329 in the total amount
of $66,723.18 be approved for payment this 4th day of May, 1971. Seconded by
Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
The following payroll claims were presented for approval:
Legislative
Judi ci al
Executive
Legal
Planning
Building & Property Service
Police Community Relations
Police
Fire
Protective Inspections
Engineering
Ambulance Service
Housing & Occupancy
TOTAL GENERAL FUND:
PARK & RECREATION FUND
GOLF FUND
WATER/SEWER FUND
CEMETERY FUND
STREET FUND.
LIBRARY FUND,
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND
FINANCE FUND
URBAN RENEWAL FUND
TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
$ 147.68
399.28
1,228.68
409.12
453.19
100.74
820.93
10,138.21
7,022.70
459.20
1,652.80
19.58
174.00
$23,026.11
1,760.97
1,056.96
5,168.77
1,003.66
2,937.17
1,642.48
942.00
3,110.28
3,119.40
43,767.80
Mr. Greenlee moved that Warrant Nos. 875 through 1204 in the total amount of
$43,767.80 be approved for payment this 4th day of May, 1971. Seconded by
Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING:
MAY 4, 1971
MAYOR PRO -TEM STORK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON PROPOSED L.I.D.
N0. 83 (North/South 4th & East "A" Street).
The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted.
Sandra Stanley, City Engineer, described the area as follows:
UNIT I: North 4th Avenue from Court Street to Empire Way.
UNIT II: South 4th Avenue from Ainsworth Avenue to the east/west
alley south of "B" Street.
UNIT III: East "A" Street from Elm Avenue to Cedar Avenue.
Harry D. Kinzer, Director of Finance, read written protests from Floyd Lenon,
Hardware Properties, Inc., Byron Baker and Burlington Northern Railway Co.
Neil Holter, owner of property where.Chinese Gardens is situated, was concerned
about adjacent streets and widths. He cited that he had dedicated half a street
and wanted to know status of Ruby, Agate and Jan Streets. The City Engineer re-
plied that status of those three streets had not changed'as right of way had not
been acquired. (Mr. Holter was opposed to improvement).
Dr. D.E. Ferguson, owner of Ferguson's Veterinary Hospital, was opposed as he
had no objection to street improvement, but felt foot traffic did not warrant
sidewalks in that particular area;)further, sidewalks would decrease his
parking space.
Floyd Lenon, voiced his protest as he felt he had paid for a street once
and had existing curbs and gutters in good repair. The City Engineer stated
his assessment was for street improvement only which necessitated that it be
brought to arterial standards. He was not being assessed for existing curbs,
etc.
Glen Mudd felt this L.I.D. was a bit premature as foot traffic was nil in his
area. He reminded the Council that he had dedicated half a street and nothing
had been done with that; therefore, he was opposed to improvement.
Neil Holter was definitely concerned about drainage onto his property at
Chinese Gardens location.
Councilman Campbell asked Dr. Ferguson if he would object to L.I.D. if side-
walks were eliminated in his area and rolled curb installed? Dr. Ferguson
replied that his protest would lose its strength.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro -Tem Stork for further comments
from the floor, either for or against, the Hearing on Unit I was declared closed.
MAYOR PRO -TEM STORK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON UNIT II:
Harry D. Kinzer, Director of Finance, read written protest from Burlington
Northern. There were no further written protests relative to Unit II.
Councilman Denney expressed concern that this matter (Burlin.gton Northern) never
reached the Operating Department as railroad officials are knowledgeable of the
fact that railroad traffic was heavy from Burlington Northern Depot to Big Pasco
Industrial Park. He suggested that the Staff write to the Operating Department
for reconsideration of their protest.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro -Tem Stork for further comments from
the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed
on Unit II.
MAYOR PRO -TEM STORK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON UNIT III.
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Hearing on Unit III - Continued:
Francis Colgan, representing Pasco Meat Packers, was opposed to improvement
as he was concerned about power pole relocation; further, he felt his
assessment was exhorbitant(�7,116.40). He asked about the possibility.of
trading property for L.I.D. assessment.
The City Engineer replied that the poles were being moved within the right-
of-way and we were not utilizing his property.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro -Tem for further comments from the
floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing on Unit III was declared closed.
REPORTS: FROM-DFFICERS:
CITY TREASURER:. An Analysis of Investment Accounts as of,April3O, 1971, was
submitted for Council's perusal.
RECREATION AND PARKS: Golf Financial Report as of April 25, 1971, was submitted for
Council's perusal.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 863:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO REQUEST THE NATURAL
RESOURCES BOARD TO ESTABLISH HARBOR LINES FOR THE CITY OF
PASCO.
Resolution No. 863 was read by title only.. Mr. Hunt moved that Resolution
No. 863'be ado ted. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call
vote.of six (6�.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Pro -Tem Stork appointed COUNCILMAN R.L. GREENLEE to BENTON-FRANKLIN
GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION; COUNCILMAN M.R. DENNEY TO BENTON-FRANKLIN GOVERNMENTAL
CONFERENCE; COUNCILMAN HILDA CAMPBELL to PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY COMMITTEE and
asked the Council's concurrence.
Mr. Denney moved that Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Pro -Tem Stork's
appointments. Seconded by Mr -Hunt. Motion carried.
Mr. Stork appointed ED HENDLER to.serve on the INTER CITY.BRIDGE COMMITTEE
and asked the Council's concurrence.
Mr. Denney moved that Pasco City. Council concur with Mayor Pro -Tem Stork's
appointment. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion carried.
Mr. Stork appointed the following individuals to serve on the POLICE COMMUNITY
RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
(Expiration - May 1, 1972)
Mr. E.M. Morgan
Mrs. Jeri Nesby
Mr. Charles Barr.
Mr. Tony Daniel•
Rev. Nievis Garza
Mr. Greenlee moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Pro -Tern's
appointments. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING
APPOINTMENTS - Continued:
MAY 4, 1971
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Mr. Stork appointed the following individuals to serve on the POLICE COMMUNITY
RELATIONS COMMITTEE (Expiration - May 1, 1973):
Mr. Chuck Andres
Mrs. Floyd Haden
Mr. Larry Hattemer
Mr. Eugene Smith
Mrs. Gloria Howard
Mr. Jim Ingram
Mrs. Frozine Staten
Mr. Greenlee moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor:Pro-.Tem's
appointments. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried.
Mr. Stork appointed Russell Wiseman to serve as alternate for Mrs. Barbara
Olson on the AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE, and asked the Council's concurrence.
Mrs. Campbell moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Pro -Tern's
appointment. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY:
HARRY L. & CECILE B. MEYER: A claim in the amount of $2,033.90 was presented
against the City as a result of alleged fall on sunken portion of Ci.ty sidewalk.
Mr. Hunt moved that claim of Harry L. & Cecile B. Meyer be referred to'City
Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1476:
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF NORTH FOURTH AVENUE FROM
COURT STREET TO EMPIRE WAY AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS AND AVENUES
IN THE CITY BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION TO ARTERIAL STANDARDS
OF CURBS, GUTTERS, PAVING AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, ALL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH RESOLUTION NO. 854 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON; ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 83; 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 PRO-
VIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS
REDEEMABLE IN CASH AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS.
Ordinance No. 1476 was read by title. Prior to motion, the City Manager reported
that oral and written protests on Units 1, 2, and 3 were as follows: Unit I -
30.8%; Unit;II - 39.2%; Unit III - 55.9%. He further stated that 60% was an
automatic defeat of L.I.D. and property owners had 30 -days after passage of
Ordinance to voice their protest.
Mr. Greenlee moved that Ordinance No. 1476 be adopted, as amended. Seconded by
Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
Mrs. Campbell moved that Ordinance No.
1476 be adopted. Seconded by
Mr.
Denney.
Motion carried by roll call vote of six
(6)..
Mr.. Greenlee moved that Ordinance No.
1476 be amended to "eliminate
all
sidewalks
on North 4th Avenue (Unit I) with the
exception of sidewalk on east
side
of 4th
Avenue from Pearl Street to connecting
souther-ly sidewalk." Seconded
by
Mrs.
Campbell. Motion carried.
Mr. Greenlee moved that Ordinance No. 1476 be adopted, as amended. Seconded by
Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
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REGULAR MEETING
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
MAY 4, 1971
crnDr_G o cTnov ""nYOR PRO -TEM
1971.
Evelyn.Wel s, Clerk's Representative
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