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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-1975 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JANUARY 7, 1975 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald D. Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Donald Linton, Billie Sargent, Al Ichor, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Harry D. Kinzer, City Manager; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Director of Finance; Jim Ajax, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal; Dick Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor moved that minutes of regular meeting, held December 17, 1974, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried . BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 250.50 Judicial 168.02 Executive 185.12 Legal 185.95 Planning 122.11 Building & Property Services 963.09 Other Services 2,068.08 Police 8;491•.75 Fire 3,007.06 Protective Inspections 72.30 Ambulance & Aid 12.81 Engineering •700.1.6 Housing & Occupancy 30.51 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $16,257.46 STREET -1,448.31 INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 24.83 E.E.A. FUND 334.54 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 2.97 LIBRARY 1,177.42 CEMETERY 263.08 URBAN RENEWAL 357.60 PARKS AND RECREATION 1,427.50 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE 241.83 CAPITAL PROJECT - NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 1,521.25 ENCUMBRANCE RESERVE - WATER/SEWER 218.50 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 10,520.99 ENTERPRISE GOLF 734.67 ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 19,763.80 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,360.67 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 3,1.56.00 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,097.50 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $63,908.92 Mr. Schor moved that warrant nos. 1734 through 1807 in the total amount of $63,908.92 be approved for payment this 7th day of January, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). VISITORS: Mr. Ed Hendler, Chairman -of Inter -City Bridge Committee, publicly expounded on problems, funding processes and delays encountered by Inter -City Bridge Committee since its inception. He commended the Federal authorities for their cooperation, but stated that delays were right here in our -own State Highway Department. On December 17, 1974, the City Councils of Kennewick and Pasco gave their Mayors the authority to commit additional monies needed before the call for bids can be started. The following letter, signed by all members of the City Councils of Kennewick and Pasco was read into the record and addressed to: Mr. George Andrews, Director, State Highway Department, Highway Administration Building, Olympia, Washington. 190 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 1975 VISITORS- Continued: Re: Pasco/Kennewick Intercity Bridge, Wash. Bridge Replacement Project "This is to advise you that our letter of December 17th, indicating the acceptance of the deficiency of the financing of the above project by the two cities was in fact concurred with by both City Councils on the night of December 17, 1974 at Executive Session. You can readily understand the need for following executive sessions process to avoid any adverse publicity concerning figures which are based on estimates and which may negatively affect the bidding process. The Cities, in fact, do intend to continue to seek additional help from whatever sources that may be availab.le to us, either through the Bridge Replacement Funds, Urban Arterial Board, etc., however, we are prepared to utilize the fullest capacity available to us through Councilmatic Bonds and General Obligation Bonds, if necessary, and obligate future City revenues. We cannot overly stress the importance of calling for -bids to avoid further escalation due to inflation; in addition, i ---f we are further delayed, for whatever reasons, we stand in jeopardy to lose the current committment from the Urban Arterial Board. As to your letter of December 24th, when we initiated our project in 1970, we were dealing with four municipalities, and at that time, on the ratio that was accepted by all parties involved, the $2,460,000,was the maximum allowable for General Obligation Bonds due to the limitation of the City of Kennewick. The project is now being sponsored -by the Cities of Pasco and Kennewick since we have annexed the bridge in 1972 after the two counties have met their financial obligations as to their share of our.original funds. Since 1970, assessed valuations have increased and capacities to bond have escalated accordingly. However, there are many other projects that require consideration in both cities and we sincerely hope that we do not find our- selves in a position where we have to use our entire -resources for this one project. This will be done, however, if there,is no other recourse. The key will lie as to the actuality of facts when we open the bids and we are no longer dealing with suppositions and estimates. Further, we do not now or in the future anticipate asking the State Highway Commission for any funds or any of their normal Obligation Authority. However, we do anticipate seeking -your assistance -to secure additional funds that would be over and above that, that is normally so committed. In addition, this is to advise that the combined Councilmatic Bond capacity of both cities is 1.7 million dollars. Sincerely, CITY OF PASCO CITY OF KENNEWICK Donald D. Linton, Mayor /s/ Sterl K. Adams - /s/ M.R.1Denney s/ Billie Sarqent /s/ Al Schor /s/ Jan Tidrick Lawrence Mabry, Mayor /s7Henry J. Belair %s/ E.L. Birmingham s/ Henry Koch /s/. Donald E. Kuhns /s/ Therese Love /s/ Bill Wilkins /s/ Lawrence Scott MINUTES . PASCO CITT COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 966: JANUARY 7,1975 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT CONCERNING FUNDING OF'THE PASCO/KENNEWICK INTER -CITY BRIDGE. Mr. Denney moved that Resolution of Intent No. 966 be prepared, outlining the points in Mr. Hendler's letter and confirming the City Council's intentions. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). VISITORS: Mr. Wayne Campbell called attention to petitions submitted on behalf of Golf Pro John Severson and disagreed with the Council's actions. He further commented that John had been a faithful employee of the City of Pasco for fifteen years and had expended approximately $6,800 of his own funds to improve Golf'Course area and the City was now paying him back whatever amount they had budgeted without interest. He urged reconsideration of Mr. Severson's contract. Mr. Carl Munson thanked the City Council for allowing C.B.C. to use Golf Course Facility, and during that time, had found John Severson very helpful and cooperative. Mr. Jay Hendler called Mr. Severson one of the "finest human beings" he had ever known.* He realized the City had problems but problems can be solved and these problems weren't created by John Severson. Mr. Len Pyne, C.B.C. Golf Instructor,' -`stated he has had over 900 students using the Golf facility and not once has he ever received a complaint about Mr. Severson, the facilities or. the Club House. Mrs. Archer agreed that Mr. Severson appeared to be a very honest man; however, she concurred with,City Council's action because of the unsanitary conditions and unfriendly attitude on the part of Mr. Severson., Further, she stated the petitions submitted were not to help: Mr. Severson, but group of men running the -Golf Course. Dr. Mark Campbell reiterated'that places on the Golf Course had to be improved which could come in time; however, toilet conditions were deplorable and he had reported this over a year ago. Mr. Al Stinson, former member of the City Council, reminded the Council to read Article VII of Mr. Severson's contract. Mr. George Shelton stated he had golfed all over the country for approximately 35 years and to his knowledge, "he had never -seen a golf'pro carrying a toilet brush." Mr. Harold Whitney supported Mr. Severson"s reinstatement by adding that problems could be negotiated; further,.he had audited Mr. Severson's books and never found anything out of order. Mrs. Betty McGinnis stated that Mr. Severson does not meet the public well, ignores guests or is rude to them. She favored Council's action. Mrs. Tammy.Wise objected to dogs -roaming in the restaurant while she is'eating there and asked if there was a law proM biting such a thing. Mr. Lowell Allen stated that the dogs were "walk ons" and had been befriended by John and everyone who played golf. He reiterated that he has brought many friends to play our course and he had never heard an adverse comment against John Severson. Mr. Bill Zimmerman asked -if the Council had discussed this with Mr. Severson as to procedural changes or improvements. Mr.. Kinzer replied that he had discussed this with Mr. Severson and Mr. Erickson on three separate occasions since he}had become City Manager. To this, Mr. Denney replied that Mr. Severson's contract had been approved reluctantly for the past three years due to inconsistencies. He cited seven different cities where popular City officials have been fired and the immediate protest of people. He called attention to number of out of town signatures on petitions and felt that petitions should be the concern of registered voters of the City of Pasco. 182 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING. JANUARY 7, 1975 VISITORS - Continued: Mr. Stuart Trautman stated he was a construction worker. living .in Pasco with his family in,another area and ventured to say he had brought over 50 guests to play the Pasco course from out of town and they were now regular players. He considered out of town names on petition a compliment to the City of Pasco. Mr. Jeff'Hendler reminded the Council that 90% of the complaints registered. didn't even concern John Severson and lauded him for.bringing Junior Golf to the young people of Pasco. Mr. Jay Hendler asked why Mr. Severson couldn"t be placed on a probationary period, and at the end of certain period if he failed to meet his obligations, terminate his contract in writing. Mr. Hendler didn"t agree.with procedure used by the Pasco City -Council. Mr. Wilkins asked if.Mr..Severson had -been properly notified of his inadequacies. He was assured that the City Manager had spoken to him. Mr. Wayne Campbell asked if the complaints had valid merits and stated the Council had every right to talk to John Severson as an independent contractor even.though the Council disagreed. Mr. Stu Nelson asked, "how many times have you taken care of the toilets which is the City's responsibility?" Staff replied that they were aware of their responsibilities. Mr. Jake Stappler stated "he d.idn't mind eating with the dogs even though some ladies did'.; however, without John's help he could not have had.the.P.E. program he did for kids of the area. He further commented that he never had -to turn his nose at anything he ate while at the clubhouse. Mr. Bob Graham asked why the restroom on #4 tee'had been locked up.for approximatel three months. Mr. Erickson replied that.they had the water shut off for winter months and locking of restrooms was a precautionary measure against freezing water pipes. Mr. Shelton.asked if the Health Officer made, routine.i'nspec.tions at the Golf Course. This was affirmative as Mr. Severson has Class H license. Mr. Bud Dazey acknowledged that he was a County resident and reiterated that most of the people in attendance were not registered voters in Pasco but regular players on our course. He, too, felt out of -town -signatures on petitions were a compliment to Mr. Severson. Mr. Bob Becker found Mr. Severson a fine man, and to his knowledge, he had never seen too many smiling pros. Mr. Tidrick informed the Council that he had spent a day at the course noting conditions and visiting with golfers. In general, he found the building needed some work drone, paint and possibly some new furniture, however, in the opinion of the golfers,.the course was in pretty good shape. He stated that the Mayor and Councilman Denney said they had received numerous calls regarding conditions at the Golf Course, but he has had only one and that came after Mr. Severson's contract had been denied: Mr. Tidrick suggested'the,formation of an Advisory Group to meet once a month to advise staff of complaints and suggest ways of improvement. At this time, Mr. Tidrick moved to renew Golf Contract of John Severson for the year 1975. Seconded by Mr. Adams. (Discussion) Mr. Schor stated that indication of people in attendance was a credit to the popularity of Mr. Severson; however, it did not speak well of the week to week drudgery that the City Council faces. He said that the majority of the City Council members voted not to renew Mr. Severson's contract on December 17, 1974 after careful consideration and complaints of players plus verbal reprimands by the City Manager. Mr. Schor stated that Mr. Severson's honesty was above reproach and this was not the issued t hand, but improvements are needed. 1 MINUTES PASC© C lTr COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS --continued: ISS JANUARY 7, 1975 Councilman Adams reiterated that "we have problems but we are putting the problems on the wrong person::" Mr. Adams further objected to procedure used"in renewing contract. ' Councilman Wilkins said to spell out in Mr.:Severson''s contract what was expected of him.. , . ' . .' .. . I .. , Main motion failed by the following roll call vote: NO: and Denney. YES: Tidrick, Wilkins and Adams. RESOLUTIONS:' RESOLUTION NO. 967: 0 Sargent, Schor, Linton A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE APFIRMATI'VE ACTION PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AS PREVIOUSLY -ADOPTED -BY' RESOLUTION NO.' 946,, APPLICABLE- TO PPLICABLE-TO ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY. Resolution No. 967 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No. 967 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor.' Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Linton appointed Mrs. Shirley Zahn'to the Board of Adjustment, Miss Karen Sargent to Social Planning Commiss'ion;`'Mrs 1e161A-Haythorne to Social Planning'Commission and Mr. Clarence Alford to Soci'aT'Planning Commission, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Denney moved to confirm appointment of Mrs. Shirley Zahn to the Board of Adjustment and confirm appointments of'Miss Karen Sargent, Mrs. Leola Haythorne and Mr. Clarence Alford to the Social Planning Commission. Seconded*by'-MY-%•- Wilkins. Motion carried. AGREEMENT WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN, INC".-- Mr. Schor moved that the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute Agreement between the City and Burlington Northern Railroad for an eas'ement for a 36" storm sewer'on Railroad property. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: Mr. Schor moved that the City Manager be'authorized to contact Blaine & Halliday -for their services to appraise -the seven (7) parcels of property, to be acquired for the Central Business District redevelopment, at a cost not to exceed $5,000 and be reimbursed to the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Tidrick voting no. ESTABLISH DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARING RE: PUBLIC INPUT ON THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT'OF 1974: Mr. Tidrick moved to set public hearing for citizen input re: Housing & Community Development Act of;"1974 for -January 21, 1975 and January 28; 1975, as prescribed in "Plan of Action:" Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried.' URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Mr. Schor moved to approve purchase of Parcel No. 32-6, A..J Tate, in.the amount of $4,650.00. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Adams voting no. Councilman Adams raised question on validity of .purchase since Mr. Tate recently brought suit against the City of Pasco for negligence due to his fire loss. Mr. Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal, explained purchasing procedure for the council. 184 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 1975 SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL, -GENERAL DISCUSSION: Chief Al Tebaldi explained the new -Senate Bill 29, whereby it eliminates the drunk in public as a criminal offense.- If an intoxicated person is picked up in a public place or on the street, the officer takes this individual to a detox center, beds them down, sobers them up and releases them. It is possible to take an individual directly home if the officer.,;in his judgement, feels the person can adequately care for.himself. ,. The question was raised who pays the hospital charge for examining an intoxicated person. Chief Tebaldi replied that this comes out of the 2% tax presently in force. The City Manager stated that an ad had been placed -in Western Cities Magazine and PGA Newsletter for a Golf Pro. The Council indicated -they would like to review contract before a new pro is hired. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. DO LD D..LINTON, MAYOR ATTEST: Leo E. Olney, Director of Finance a Ex -officio City Clerk PASSED and•APPROVED th.iN day of 1975. 0 1