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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-1973 Minutes22 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 Meeting was called to order by the Honorable Donald D. Linton, Mayor at 8:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: Donald D. Linton, Sterl K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Sam Hunt, Al Schor and Bill Wilkins. Councilman Larry Larsen was absent. Also present were: M.B. Winegar, City Manager; Harry D. Kinzer, Finance Director; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney, and in the audience was Jan Tidrick, Council Candidate. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Schor, seconded by Wilkins to approve minutes of regular meeting of August 21st. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor requested that the City Manager read the roster of General Claims by fund which he did as follows: Legislative $ 29.70 Judicial 119.56 Executive 182.32 Legal 964.09 Planning 71.88 Building & Property Services 431.68 Other Services 2,433.48 Police 8,299.30 Fire 2,834.82 Protective Inspections 115.35 Ambulance & Aid 49.18 Engineering 423.83 Housing & Occupancy 3.33 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $15,958.52 STREET 5,699.50 ARTERIAL STREET 83,368.42 E.E.A. FUND 203.84 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 370.86 LIBRARY 655.87 CEMETERY 307.84 URBAN RENEWAL 61,491.50 URBAN RENEWAL•ESCROW 308.81 PARKS & RECREATION 7,556.79 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER -CITY BRIDGE 220.91 CAPITAL PROJECT - NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 4,993.50 ENTERPRISE - WATER/SEWER 5,218.02 ENTERPRISE GOLF 4,643.81 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,553.07 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,996.56 FIREMEN'S PENSION 5,453.50 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $206,001.32 Motion made by Wilkins, seconded by Hunt to approve general claims in the amount of $206,001.32; Claim warrant nos. 8220 through 8321. Motion carried by -roll call vote . of six (6) . The City Manager read roster of Payroll Claims by fund as follows: 1 L� 1 9Q MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: Legislative $ 295.36 Judicial 1,022.82 Executive 2,638.24 Legal 895.84 Planning 804.00 Bldg. & Property Service 36.10 Election Services 7.76 Police 24,652.05 Fire 17,265.66 Protective Inspections 1,182.40 Ambulance 179.49 Engineering 3,583.23 Housing & Occupancy 394.08 Other Physical Environment 71.35 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET E.E.A. NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARK & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 $ 53,028.38 4,778.30 5,216.54 181.50 3,719.60 2,071.36 3,613.12 13,635.51 13,573.55 2,694.90 2,022.32 7,315.40 $111,850.48 Motion made by Hunt, seconded by Schor to approve payroll claims in the amount of $111,850.48; payroll warrant nos. 12177 through 12556. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). COMMUNICATIONS: A letter from Benton -Franklin Governmental Conference re: proposed -1974 Conference Budget was presented to Council. (n/a) A letter from•Mrs. Ray Thielen was presented to Council re: unpaid water and garbage bills on rented property. (n/a) Letter from Ronald Wilson, Tippett Land & Mortgage Company re: •sale of City property. Motion made by Hunt, seconded by Wilkins to authorize and direct the City Manager to have an appraisal made of Lots 1 through 6 in Block 26 and Lots 9 through 12 in Block 13, all in Frey's Addition. Motion carried. VISITORS: ADRIAN BURD was recognized by the Mayor and addressed the Councid re: his personal opinion that the City Ordinance pertaining to the collection of water bills (specifically the lien clause) is unfair to the property owner-, outdated and that some change in the collection policy, in his opinion, was in order. He cited an instance re: his property at 906 South 9th in which he had old bills from three consecutive renters of that property, amounting to approximately $106 for which he was responsible under the lien clause, some of•the bills being a year and half old. Mr. Burd stated that a landlord has little choice in selection of renters of property and therefore, is placed in an unfair position re: accumulation of unpaid water bills. He.recommended that old bills be turned to a collection agency, and would appreciate it if the Council would cancel out the bills on his property. Mayor Linton assured Mr. Burd that the Council shared his concern over the problem. He stated that the Council and Staff had explored the possibility of preparing duplicate bills, sending one copy to the landlord, but the cost of such a procedure (.time and money) did not appear to be logical. Mayor Linton requested the Staff to keep the Council advised as to the number of this type of outstanding bills and if it becomes frequent enough, or large enough, the Council may want to take another look at a change of billing procedures. 24 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS - Continued: SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 City Attorney explained that the Lien Clause was specified in State Law and was specifically set out for the purpose of protecting the citizens of the community. If bills were absorbed by the City, then all the people of the community would be paying the bill rather than the property owner. Councilman Wilkins acknowledged his concern and sympathy re: Mr. Burd's problem; however, he (Mr. Wilkins) has to agree with the law and abide by it. RON MASON of Jacobs Manufacturing Company (N.W. Regional Manager) inquired re: the "Jake Brakes" Ordinance, whether or not it was in effect. City Manager advised the Ordinance had been passed approximately six months back and that the signs had been placed approximately one month ago. Mr. Mason maintained that engine (Jakes) brakes were a safety factor which take over when air brakes fail, and that tests reflect they are under the approved noise level (90 dm). He cited instances in Nevada, California, etc. where Jakes are used widely as safety measures, under approved noise regulations. Councilman Adams inquired whether Mr. Mason had any statistics relative to stopping a truck at 30-35 mph with and without engine brakes. He stated that engine brakes were used mainly in the cases of long grades. Mr. Mason replied that the Ordinance pertained to noise and he would favor some regulation pertaining to exhaust pipes, etc. The Council and Manager suggested that Mr. Mason discuss the matter with Chief Tebaldi. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1603: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1, 2, AND 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1590, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE OR DISPLAY FOR SALE OF OBSCENE MATERIALS IN THE CITY OF PASCO, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. Ordinance Nd.. 1603 was read by title only. Motion made by Adams, seconded by Wilkins to adopt Ordinance No. 1603. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1604: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY TRANSFER LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 FROM THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND, TO THE CAPITAL PROJECT - NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00; ALSO, TO PROVIDE FOR REPAYMENT AND THE ASSESSMENT OF INTEREST. Ordinance No. 1604 was read by title only. Motion made by Hunt, seconded by Schor to adopt Ordinance No. 1604. Councilman Denney questioned the specification of interest and rate thereof. It.was pointed out that this was included in the Ordinance as set out by Statute requirement. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) . RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 932: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE A CERTAIN STREET AND ALLEY WITHIN PASCO LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 932 was read by title only. Motion made by Schor, seconded by Wilkins to approve Resolution No. 932. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS: Neighborhood Facility Board of Director and Special Committee to consider Council salaries. Mayor stated these would be delayed for possibly two weeks. 1 25 MINUTES PASCO•CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 NEW BUSINESS: BID OPENING - SALE OF EXCESS CITY -OWNED VEHICLES. (Bid Opening 10:00 A.M., Auqust 28, 1973. Motion made by Hunt, seconded by Schor to concur with Staff recommendation and accept bid of Thomas Austin for Item No. 4, 1960 Chevrolet Pickup, at $165.00; of James McCurry for Item No. 5, 1956 GMC Pickup, at $111.00; and of Thomas Austin for Item No. 6, 1963 Ford Galaxie at $215.00. Motion carried unani- mously. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: INTER -CITY BRIDGE: It was announced that next Tuesday, September 11th, there would be a joint meeting of Pasco and Kennewick City Councils at 7:30 P.M. in the Kennewick City Council Chambers, re: the new cable stayed Inter -City bridge. Mr. Denney said he had talked with Jerry Johnson and expressed interest in his showing his film of some bridges of this design located in Germany. RED LION MOTEL: Motion made by Denney, seconded by Wilkins that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute amendments to the two leases between the City of Pasco and the Red Lion Corporation, covering parcels of land occupied by the Red Lion Motel and the Red Lion apartment complex to reflect change in the boundary line between the two parcels. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: Councilman Hunt said he had been approached by some people recently who did not realize that they could take loads of excess solid waste to the dump if properly contained in cans, etc. Also, that there is provision whereby there can be a special collection, special clean-up period each year where solid waste may be collected at no additional cost to residents. Perhaps the City would like to look into the publicizing of the hours the dump site is open, and that people can take excess solid waste to the disposal site during the times the site is open. Further, Mr. Hunt related that some people had experienced some difficulty at the disposal site when they had taken loads to be dumped re: whether or not they were customers of the contractor. (these were Kennewick residents) Pasco residents would not have this problem due to the universal pickup Ordinance. Mr. Denney inquired whether or not there was a way to be billed monthly for dumps at the disposal site, indicating he would have several trips there in the next few weeks. The City Manager informed him that under the Ordinance, the City is not involved in the collection of disposal site charges, this being between the con- tractor and customer directly. He should contact Dietrich's for whatever arrange- ments they could agree upon. TRUCK TRAFFIC: Councilman Wilkins advised that there was still some problem re- garding trucks crossing Beech Street on Broadway. He had talked -this over with the City Manager and the Staff had contacted the Contractor on this matter. Most of the trucks are complying; however, the water truck is in violation. City Manager indicated he had a previous complaint from a resident of the area during the morning and that the matter had been referred to the City Engineer. She was going to contact Mr. Vail on this particular driver and the Manager requested Mr. Wilkins to advise him if the problem continues or re -occurs. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Hunt, seconded by Wilkins to adjourn. Motion c r ed. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. DONALD D. LINTON, MAYOR ATTEST: HARRY D. KIN ER, DI CTOR O INAN AND DX -OFFICIO CITY CL PASSED and APPROVED this _�/ day of , 1973. CLERK S REPRESENTATIVE