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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:
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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.
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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.
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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