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Home My WebLink About01-04-1972 Minutes332 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JANUARY 4, 1972 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, M.R. Denney, R.L. Greenlee, Katie Barton,,Sam Hunt and Sterl Adams., Councilman George Stork was absent from the meeting. Alsa present were: M,.B. Winegar, City Manager; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Harry D. Kinzer, Director of Finance; Sandra Stanley, City Engi neer; Al. Tebal,di , Chief of Pol j ce and Ben Rea., ,Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Greenlee moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held December 21, 1972, be approved.as,written. Seconded -by Mr. Hunt.. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were, presented for approval:, Legislative $ 30.56 Judicial 188.22 Executive 60.96 Legal , 85.12 Planning 51.84 Building & Property Service 840.28 Other Services 342.60 Police 1,645.80 Fire 188.66 Protective Inspections 86.55. 'Ambulance & Aid 41.75 Engineering 237.57 Housing & Occupancy 25.59 TOTAL GENERAL FUND:. - CITY STREET ARTERIAL STREET LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. NORTH 4th CAPITAL PROJECT - SOUTH 4th ENTERPRISE - WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE - GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL - EQUIPMENT FINANCE OPERATION - FINANCE + FIREMEN'S PENSION - FIRE GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $. 3,825.50 5,112.02 390.77 306.00 209.32 6,709.12 582.64 3,331.61 1,699.58 53.13 5,924.52 1,394.60 605.92 1,686.60 2,363.75 34,195.08 Mr. Denney moved that Claim Voucher Nos. 3969 through 4026 in the total amount of $34,195.08 be approved for payment this 4th day of January, 1.972. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Greenlee suggested for the benefit of new incoming councilmen that our fund breakdown be changed to a more understanding level - rather than print-out sheet from the computer. The Staff will check into this. 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - CONTINUED: The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 276.90 Judicial 846.65 Executive 2,432.16 Legal 818.24 Planning 680.32 Building & Property Service 201.48 Police - Community Relations 2,237.64 Election -0- Police 22,186.68 Fire 15,398.41 Protective Inspection 934.08 Ambulance 1,081.00 Engineering 3,274.72 Housing & Occupancy 348.00 Other Physical Environment -0- TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE - WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE - GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL FINANCE GRAND TOTAL: 333 JANUARY 4, 1972 $50,716.28 4,468.57 3,491.72 1,976.39 6,475.25 5,028.68 11,947.99 1,801.92 1,541.54 5,377.41 92,825.75 Mr. Hunt moved that Payroll Voucher Nos. 4032 through 4388 in the total amount of $92,825.75 be approved for payment this 4th day of January, 1972. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: LUTHERAN FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE (Adult Pre -Sentence Investigation): Correspondence was read from Clyde Woods, Area Director for Lutheran Family & Child Service, requesting the services of the City of Pasco to function as financial officer for their organization so that they may apply to the Law and Justice Department for a grant. Mr. Greenlee moved that if project is funded by Law and Justice , Pasco will act as Financial Officer, providing Lutheran Family & Child Service provides interim project funding, and further, that Lutheran Family & Child Service be billed by the City of Pasco for time and services expended. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PETITION TO CHANGE PLAT - VISTA TERRACE: A petition to change plat, signed by 3/4 of the owners of Vista Terrace Plat No. 1 was presented to the Council for consideration. Mr. Hunt moved that a Public Hearing be held February 1, 1972, for the purpose of hearing vacation request. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER ORDER CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET, LYING WEST OF SHIP STREET. Councilman Denney requested the City Manager to read correspondence from Burlington Northern - which was complied with. Letters were also read from Sandra Stanley, City Engineer and Planning Commission. - Mr. Al Zimmerman,, one of the proposed developers, was in attendance and favored vacation of area, as outlined. r Mr. Neal Kretzer, Burlington Northern Representative, opposed the vacation of Washington Street as it was their only access. 334 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED: JANUARY 4, 1972 Councilman Denney felt:.that Burlington Northern was caught in an industrial squeeze, and further, the City Council should not allow two property owners to vacate area not compatible to all.. Mrs. Floy Casey, one of proposed developers, withdrew her support for vacation of a portion of Washington Street as professional -developers stated this should be left open. Following three (3) calls for further comments, either for or against, Mayor Carter moved that the Hearing be continued until January 18, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried. VISITORS: a E. M. MAGEE presented the City a copy of letter of. denial from City's insurance carrier ,and asked if we were prepared to settle his claim, or, would he have to bring action against the City for reimbursement. The City Attorney ruled that Mr. Magee would have to bring an action against the City for reimbursement subsequent to insurance carrier's rejection. NEW BUSINESS: INTER -CITY BRIDGE (AGREEMENT WITH STATE AND CITIES OF KENNEWICK & PASCO) Mr. Denney moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute agreement with State Department of Highways on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). AGREEMENT - OPERATING ENGINEERS: Mr. Hunt moved that agreement submitted by Operating Engineers, be approved. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). - AGREEMENT - FIREFIGHTERS: Mr. Hunt moved that agreement submitted by Firefighters, be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 1972 GOLF FEES: A revised fee schedule for 1972 Golf fees was presented, plus second alternative. Mr. Archer was opposed to new rate schedule as, in his opinion, it was not feasible to drive from Richland to play. He favored slight increase in fee schedule, but eliminate $.50 surcharge. He suggested trying dual rate for the convenience of individuals using the Golf Course. Joe Vincent stated he felt the Golfers were being penalized for playing. Gary Saylor felt that players should have a choice of plans. Bill Wilkins, Councilman elect, favored dual rate as an experiment. Councilman Hunt strongly felt that the Golf Course should be self-supporting and be able to sustain itself. The City Council concurred with Mr. Hunts statement; however, reiterated that they had been unable to keep the Golf Course on a self-supporting basis. Councilman Greenlee -felt this matter should be tabled to the new City Council for their views and subsequent solution. BID OPENING - VEHICLE SALE: Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., January 3, 1972, for 1969 Ford Custom, 1960 Chevrolet Station Wagon, 1958 Harley Davidson Motor- cycle, 1949 Chevrolet Flatbed and 1965 Cadillac Ambulance. The Staff recommended the following acceptance: 1) '69 Ford - reject; 2) '60 Chev. S/W - Swanson, $251.99; 3) '58 Motorcycle - Ellis, $300; 4) '49 Chev. F/B - Huston, $76.87 and 5) '65 Ambulance, No Bid. Mr. Denney moved that recomendation of the Staff be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION 06f) f) JANUARY 4, 1972 Following report from Kennewick City Council, re: proposed dog Ordinance,' Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1509 be published. Seconded by Mrs. Barton. Motion carried. Mayor .Carter announced that the new Councilmen would be sworn into office on Monday, January 10, 1972. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. ATTEST: d G.E. CARTER, MAYOR HARRY D. KINZER',- DIR OR OF-FINAIVCE ANUEX_OFFICIO CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this ay of 1972. CLE K'S REPRfSENTATIVE 1