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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05-1972 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: SEPTEMBER 5, 1972 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: Sterl Adams, M.R. Denney, Larry Larsen, Donald Linton, Al Schor and Bill Wilkins. Councilman Sam Hunt was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager M.B. Winegar, City Attorney Wayne Campbell, Finance Director Harry Kinzer, Urban Renewal Director Webster Jackson, Librarian Harriet Putnam and Senior Planner Ben Rea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that minutes of regular meeting, held August 15, 1972, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried. BILLS: The following claims were presented for approval: Judicial $ 118.92 Executive 668.84 Legal 100.28 Planning 129.58 Building & Property Service 1,706.00 Other Services 384.83 Police 4,344.93 Fire 2,022:52 Protective Inspection 287.54 Ambulance & Aid 40.86 Engineering 519.26 Housing & Occupancy 34.77 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $10,358.33 CITY STREET 956.38 ARTERIAL STREET 11,601.50 E.E.A. FUND 1,166.07 LIBRARY 383.34 CEMETERY 481.68 URBAN RENEWAL 42,301.93 PARKS & RECREATION 2,687.70 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTERCITY BRIDGE 507.37 CAPITAL PROJECT :=-U:A:'B. N. FOURTH 9,707.30 CAPITAL PROJECT - U.A.B. S. FOURTH 2,953.99 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 6,294.06 ENTERPRISE GOLF 5,062.42 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,044.64 FINANCE OPERATION 2,039.13 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,004.50 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $99,550.34 Mr. Schor moved that Voucher Nos. 5636 through 5750 in the total amount:of $99,550.34 be approved for payment this 5th day _of September, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: 1 1 405 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 1972 CLAIMS - Continued: Legislative $ 295.36 Judicial 1,146.88 Executive 2,586.34 Legal 858.48 Planning 746.72 Building & Property Service 252.16 Election Services 92.05 Community Relations 2,483.37 Police 21,670.35 Fire 16,239.31 Protective Inspections 1,010.32 Ambulance & Aid 83.95 Engineering 3,451.44 Housing & Occupancy 373.36 Other Physical Environment 144.91 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 51,435.00 CITY STREET FUND 4,087.58 E.E.A. FUND 7,362.87 LIBRARY FUND 2,795.16 CEMETERY FUND 1,966.39 URBAN RENEWAL FUND 7,808.94 PARKS & RECREATION FUND 10,753.04 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER FUND 12,443.01 ENTERPRISE GOLF FUND 2,385.72 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 1,914.72 FINANCE OPERATIONS FUND 6,014.61 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $108,967.04 Mr. Wilkins moved that Payroll Voucher Nos. 7198 through 7609 in the total amount of $108,967.04 be approved for payment this 5th day of September, 1972. COMMUNICATIONS: STATE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY (Re: $43,065 Grant): Mr. Wilkins moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute grant in the amount of $43,065 on behalf of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PUBLIC HEARING: MERGER WITH MID -COLUMBIA LIBRARY: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON PROPOSAL FOR THE CITY TO CONTRACT WITH MID -COLUMBIA REGIONAL'LIBRARY FOR OPERATION OF PASCO LIBRARY. It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications received. Walter Oberst, Franklin County Historical Society, read prepared statement relative to value of old historical data, newspapers and books housed in both libraries, and urged restricted use of old material. In summation, he personally favored merger. Councilmen Schor and Wilkins both cited conveniences and necessity of taking positive step forward. Mrs. Lyle Neff asked what the Council was going to do about letter submitted by Library Board. She was informed by Council and City Manager that when the contract is drawn up by City Attorney, recommendations would be incorporated into the agree- ment. Carl Perry was concerned about cost to the City on proposed merger. The City Manager replied that there was approximately $2,500 difference on fringes. Councilman Denney stated that general feeling should be known before budget time as draft copy of budget will be available in mid-October. Howard Baker felt that Mid -Columbia Library Board was reluctant to spell out personnel problems in contract and was further concerned that the contract didn't cover enough detail. The City Manager replied that he would be soliciting suggestions from both Boards prior, to drafting contract. 406 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: SEPTEMBER 6, 1972 Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or -against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. At this time, Mayor Linton commended the Library Board for time and effort spent on this proposal. Mr. Denney moved that the City Manager be instructed to draw up tentative contract between the City of Pasco and Mid -Columbia Regional Library, to be presented as soon as convenient at Workshop Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. AUTO PARK PLAT: Mr. Wilkins moved that a Public Hearing be held October 3, 1972 to consider adoption of Auto Park Plat. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: JAMES MANSFIELD: A claim in the amount of $25,000 was referred to City Attorney and insurance carrier for disposition. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1550: (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $190,000.00 IN REVENUE FUNDS; MAKING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $5,200.00; URBAN RENEWAL FUND $5,000.00; PARK & RECREATION FUND $9,850.00; CAPITAL PROJECT WATER/SEWER - RD. 32, $43,100.00; CAPITAL PROJECT U.A.B. - NORTH 4TH IMPROVEMENT, $45,900.00; CAPITAL PROJECT U.A.B. - SOUTH 4TH IMPROVEMENT, $12,200.00; ENTERPRISE GOLF FUND $1,250.00; FINANCE OPERATION FUND $3,000.00; AND CREATING THE ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE FUND FOR $64,500.00; MAKING CERTAIN BUDGET ITEM ADDITIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE USE AND PURPOSE SET FORTH HEREIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. Public Hearing be held September 19, carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 906: 1550 has been introduced and that a 1972. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A THIRD AMENDATORY CONTRACT AMENDING LOAN AND GRANT CONTRACT NO. WASH. R-18 (LG) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Resolution No. 906 was read by title only. Mr. Larsen moved that Resolution No. 906 be adopted.. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) RESOLUTION NO. 907: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE A PORTION OF ROAD 32 BETWEEN SYLVESTER STREET AND COURT STREET, LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 907 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Resolution No. 907 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). NEW BUSINESS: I-82 STUDIES: Mr. Denney moved that the City Council of the City of Pasco recommends Route #5 which generally is located the same as I-182; namely, Prosser to Pasco, then to Wallula and Oregon on a mutually agreed route. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. 1 F1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: 407 SEPTEMBER 5, 1972 1974 or 1975 ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES CONVENTION: Mr. Denney moved that the City of Pasco joins with the Cities of Kennewick and Richland in inviting the Association of Washington Cities to hold their 1974 (1st choice) or 1975 Con- vention in the Tri -Cities. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. UNION NEGOTIATIONS: Mr. Adams moved that the City Manager, or his designee, be authorized to represent the City of Pasco in labor negotiations. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried. INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGER'S CONVENTION: Mr. Wilkins moved that the City Manager be authorized to attend International City Manager's Convention in Minneapolis in mid-September. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried. Mr. Denney moved that the main motion be amended toy..read_further, "and expenses of City Manager to be incurred by the City of Pasco." Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried. Main motion carried, as amended. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: The City Manager announced that our intern from Evergreen State College, Anne Pflug, will be leaving on September 8, 1972 and commended her for an excellent job. In turn, Miss Pflug thanked the City. Council for their many courtesies during her stay in Pasco. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. ATTEST: HARRY D. KINZER, DjffEC EX -OFFICIO CITY C E K PASSED and APPROVED this ,L,�day of DONALD 0. LINTON, MAYOR L 2.