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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-1975 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: DECEMBER 2, 1975 Meeting called to order at 8.:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald D. Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K.-Adams, Donald Linton, David Sheeley, Vernon Schuelein, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Councilman Al Schor was absent from the -meeting (attending National League of Cities Meeting). Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Pat Roach, City Attorney.; Leo Olney, Director of Finance; Jim Ajax, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public Works; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal; Dick Erickson, Director of Parks and Recreation and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that minutes of regular meeting, held November 18, 1975, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. . BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 6.61 Judicial 1,300.17 Executive 92.80 Legal 221.60 Planning 45.64 Other Gov't. Service 582.09 Police " 8,769.82 Fire 4,005.20 Detention and Correction Protective Inspection ... 375 .0.0 193.90 Ambulance & Aid 87.19 Engineering 217.92 Housing & Community Development 220.47 Other Physical Environment 819.58 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET ARTERIAL STREET CETA FUND NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE CAP PROJECT, INTER -CITY BRIDGE CAP PROJECT, CBD REDEVELOPMENT CAP PROJECT, YACHT BASIN CAP PROJECT, NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIRE PENSION LID 86 LID 87 LID 90 LID 91 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 16,937.99 718.56 8,213.12 251.81 90.03 2,575.30 301.46 1,077.70 4,365.48 75,000.00 30,878.38 33, 853.92 36.00 46,025.10 7,301.50 1,058.71 4,050.13 1,344.45 1,281.72 18,457.77 3,664.64 n 20,697.16 - 45.77 $248,635.16 Mr. Wilkins moved that warrant nos. 4200 through 4291 in the total amount of $248,635.16 be approved for payment this 2nd day of December, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1975 BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: The following payroll claims.were presented for approval: Legislative $ 701.54 Judicial 1,169.52 Executive Legal 2,956.43 1,077.28 Planning 1,334.00 Police 39,040.96 Fire 24,195.76 Protective Inspections 1,289.12 Ambulance & Aid 2,438.15 Engineering 3,408.24 Housing & Occupancy 476.80 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 78,087.80 CITY STREET 7,085.23 CETA 3,711.73 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 738.40 LIBRARY 2,741.44 CEMETERY 2,733.39 URBAN RENEWAL 3,655.84 PARKS & RECREATION 7,669.37 WATER/SEWER 15,390.67 GOLF 2,688.00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,458.00 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8,623.64 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: J136,583.51 Mr. Wilkins moved that payroll voucher nos. 7323 through 7680 in the total amount of $136,583.51 be approved for payment this 2nd day. of December, 1975. Seconded by Mr: Sheeley. Motion carried by roll calllvote of six (6).' PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON 1975 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly introduced and published. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON RYDER ANNEXATION, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS "THAT PORTION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, T9N, RANGE 29 EWM:" It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The Notice of Public Hearing was read by Deputy City Clerk. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON BECK ANNEXATION, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS "BLOCKS 3, 4, 9 and 10, CORRECTED PLAT OF O'KEEFE'S THIRD ADDITION." It was reported that the.Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The Notice of Public Hearing was read by Deputy City Clerk. Mr. Ajax, City Engineer, clarified property location for the Council's perusal. Mr. Al McCann, County Engineer, reminded the Council that it would be Mr. Ryder's respons6bility to maintain the road. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MINUTE$ PASCO CITY -COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued: DECEMBER 2, 1975 MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE.PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON 1976 PRELIMINARY BUDGET, RECESSED FROM MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1975: Mayor Linton called for comments from the audience regarding the 1976 Preliminary Budget. There was no response. The City Manager suggested, possibly, another public hearing for Friday, December 5th. Mr. Tidrick .sItated that due to the "overwhelming" response the last two meetings had produced, he was opposed to holding another one and felt it should be closed. This view was also shared by Mr. Sheeley; however, Mr. Sheeley suggested holding one in the afternoon, rather than evening, to.see if this would encourage some people to come out. Mr. Adams moved to recess public hearing on.1976 Preliminary Budget to 3:00 P.M., December 5, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins.. Motion carried. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: EMMA GRISBY: Mr. Sheeley moved that potential claim of Emma Grisby be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for their attention and/or action. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE N0.-1743: (Second and Final Reading.) AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $26,100 OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUES; MAKING EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND OF $16,700; CEMETERY FUND OF $1,100; PARK FUND OF $5,700; ENTERPRISE GOLF FUND OF $2,600; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1743 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1743 be adopted. Seconded by.Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1744: AN ORDINANCE PROVI'DING'FOR THE TEMPORARY"INTER-FUND LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,800 FROM THE GENERAL FUND*TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY CONSTRUCTION FUND IN,THE AMOUNT OF $18,800, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAYMENT THEREOF. Ordinance No. 1744 was read by title only. Mr. Tidrick moved that Ordinance No. 1744 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote 66 six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1745 (Ryder): AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR�THE ANNEXATION OF A TRACT OF LAND TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1745 was -read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1745 be adopted. Seconded 'by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1746: (Beck) AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A TRACT OF LAND TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1746 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1746 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO,. 1747: DECEMBER 2, 1975 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF -ORDINANCE NO. 1596 AND PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.62.010, BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND MORALS; DECLARING ABANDONED VEHICLES AND ABANDONED VEHICLE,HULKS TO CONSTITUTE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND*PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF; DECLARING THE ABANDONMENT OF A VEHICLE -OR VEHICLE HULK, OR THE KEEPING OF AN ABANDONED VEHICLE OR VEHICLE HULK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY UNDER•CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO CONSTITUTE A MISDEMEANOR AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; SPECIFYING CIR- CUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH VEHICLES AND VEHICLE HULKS ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE IMPOUNDED; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF IMPOUNDED -VEHICLES AND VEHICLE HULKS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1747 was read by title only. Mr. Tidrick moved that Ordinance No. 1747 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by -roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1748: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1748 was read by -title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1748 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Mr. Jim Rogers, County Commissioner, stated he was glad everything was taken care of as this road should definitely be in the City. Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 890: '(Addendum No. 3) A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF CITY OWNED FACILITIES FOR RECREATION PURPOSES, MEETINGS AND OTHER USES, AND SETTING FEES FOR THE SWIMMING POOLS, GOLF COURSE, RENTAL OF CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND OTHER FACILITIES OWNED BY THE•CITY;- AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 734, 751, 767. Resolution No. 890 was read by title only. Mr. Tidrick moved to approve Addendum No: 3, Fees & Charges for Swimming Pools.. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Mr. Adams was opposed to fee change as he felt there should be a difference between City and Non -City resident fees. Mr. Wilkins favored rate change due to.annexation possibilities and thought this might be a first step toward that reality. Main motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Adams voting no. RESOLUTION NO. 1010: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A PASCO CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP THERETO, ESTABLISHING TERMS OF OFFICE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION. Resolution No. 1010 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Resolution No. 1010 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins: Motion carried by roll call, vote of four (4). Councilmen Sheeley and Tidrick voting no. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS: DECEMBER 2, 1975 311. BENTON FRANKLIN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSOC. HAP PROGRAM PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL #WA 19-0005-006: Mr. Wilkins moved that Proposal #WA 19-0005-00.6 conforms with the City's Housing Assistance Plan previously filed with H.U.D.., and that. H.U.D. and Benton -Franklin Housing Development Association be so notified. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll call vote of -six (6). APPOINTMENT - TRI CITIES VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU: Mayor Linton announced the appointment of David Sheeley and Sterl Adams to the Tri Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau, and asked Council's concurrence. J Mr. Wilkins moved that the Pasco City Council concur's with appointments of Sterl Adams and David Sheeley to the Tri Cities Convention Bureau. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT - EAST PASCO NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mgyor Linton announced the appointment of Ray Pflueger to fill_the vacated.term of Mrs. Ruth Shepherd, expiration - October 15, 1977,.x-nd'�asked.6ouncil's concurrence. Mr. Tidrick moved that the Pasco City Council concur's with appointment of Mr. Ray Pflueger to the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Board of Directors. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT - SOCIAL PLANNING,COMMISSION: Mayor Linton announced the appointment of Vernon Schuelein as City representative to the Social Planning Commission, and asked Council's concurrence. Mr. Adams moved that the Pasco City Council concurs with appointment of Vernon Schuelein as City,Representative to the Social Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. Additional appointments to East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Board of Directors . and Social Planning Commission will be discussed at Workshop Meeting of December 9, 1975. NEW BUSINESS: CONSTRUCTION OF RESTROOM FACILITY IN URBAN RENEWAL AREA: Mr. &heeley moved that staff be authorized.to call for bids for construction of a restroom, as requested by the Director of Parks & Recreation. Seconded.by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). CHLORINE CONTRACT: Mr. Tidrick moved that Chlorine Contract be awarded to Pennwalt Corporation covering the period of November 1, 1975 until November 1, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO BILLIE SARGENT: Mayor Linton presented a plaque to Outgoing Councilman Billie Sargent as a small token of her services -to the City of Pasco. Mrs. Sargent replied that she had enjoyed serving and was still very much interested in her community. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Mayor Linton.announced that all interested citizens were invited to sit in on a workshop session of the City Council onsider proposed 1976 Budget. ("DONALD D. LIN ON, AYOR ATTEST: EVEL N WELLS DEPUTY CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this day of 1975.