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Home My WebLink About01-04-1977 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JANUARY 4, 1977 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Jan Tidrick. r ROLL CALL: r' By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Vernon Schuelein, David Sheeley, E.A. Snider, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Director of Finance; James Ajax, Director of Community Development; Al Tebaldi, Police Chief;.Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Richard.Erickson, Director' of Parks/Recreation; Michael Corcoran, Planner and James Somb.orovich, Project Administrator. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Sheeley moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seco.nded.by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of regular meeting held December 21, 1976. b) BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: General Claims in the amount of $213,967.17; Claim warrant nos: 11093 through 11139. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON.L.I.D. NO.. 95 - HILLSBORO- COMMERCIAL AVENUE WATER LINE: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications.. Mr. Ajax reported final figure as $146,056.65 which was 92% of preliminary assess- ment roll. The project went as anticipated and experienced no problems. Mlowing three (3) calls from -Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: Mayor Tidrick recognized Mr. Wilbert Mills of Isaac. Stevens Junior High School, who in turn asked each of his students.to stand.and be recognized: Craig Stilwell, Charles Grigg, Sue Peters, Jane Tidrick, Debbie Sheldon, Carol Sims, Mark Evans, Kyle Squires, Kirk Fortner and Juaaita Van Dinter. Mayor Tidrick commended Mr. Mills for his interest in City Government and en- couraged him to continue bringing students to Council Meetings. Mr. Mills then invited the Mayor and other City Officials/Councilmen to visit his class so that he could video tape them for future classroom study. Staff noted this'invitation. Mr. George Brewder addressed the Council and asked that the following comments be added to his statement which was made on December 21, 1976: "As you will recall, I made a request for a memo that was addressed to the City Manager from the City Attorney and my request was refused and this item is not included in the minutes - it should be included. Also, in regard to my•request to the Council conta'in'a g'ro'ss error fn that I wasn't fighting for the tire and jack that went with the truck but a tire and jack that took up two months time (minutes of 12/21/76)Kffer.to a tire and jack) and I think that should corrected." "The City Manager advised me that in the event my appeal to the Council was refused that I should file a claim against the.City and then go to the Claims Court, but in going to the small claims court, I found that a citizen is barred from filing a claim against the City in small claims court, so I would like the City to straighten me out on this if you would." City Attorney: Again"the City, doesn't allow me- to give legal opinions to persons other than the City Council or members or heads of departments of.the City, but I, legally, cannot give advice to citizens, but I would advise you to talk to the Court and they will advise you the proper places, or get an attorney. Mr. Brewder felt that a tire and jack weren't worth going to court over. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS - Continued: JANUARY 4, 1977 Mr. Brewder further alleged that in talking to the State Auditor (Harold Whitney), Mr. Whitney informed him that all public documents, including memos to the City Manager from the City Attorney are subject to be produced and surrendered upon request, now, I would like that included in the minutes. Mayor Tidrick informed Mr. Brewder that the City Council would not adjust the minutes of December 21, 1976, but they would carry his comments on this meeting. Mr. Ken Williams was recognized by the City Council as an applicant for the City Planning Commission vacancy. Mr.. Snider asked Mr. Williams if he would be able to attend all the meetings. Mr. Williams replied, "no problem." Mr. Schuelein asked Mr. Williams what h.is interests were. Mr. Williams replied that he had been a long time resident of Pasco and interested in the development of the City. Mayor Tidrick stated that the Planning Commission had one workshop meeting a month and could he attend these? Mr. Williams again replied, "no problem." Mr. Earl Warren reminded the.C6uncil that.he had_put.in an.application for the Planning Commission some time ago and were these.applications still good? Mayor Tidrick requested the Clerk to give Mr. Warren a new application and submit it as soon as possible. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1831: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL _IMPROVEMENT. DISTRICT. N0. _95., WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING.AND INSTALLING A TWELVE (12) INCH AND SIXTEEN (16),INCH MATER MAI.N..EXTENSION.TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES FROM THE EXISTING SIXTEEN (16) INCH MAIN .IN JAMES STREET TO CONNECT WITH THE EXISTING TWELVE (12) INCH MA.IN.EAST OF OLD OREGON AVENUE VIA FRONTIER LOOP, COMMERCIAL AVENUE.., AND HILLSBOROSSTREET, SECTIONS 17 AND 20, TOWNSHIP 9N, RANGE.30,EWM.,_ALL_WITHI.N.THE CITY OF PASCO, SAID EXTENSION TO BE CONSTRUCTED TO CITY_STANDARDS BY FURNISHING ALL EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR.AND INCIDENTALS TO.A000MPLISH A COMPLETED PROJECT, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1788, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE ROLL. Ordinance No. 1831 was read by title_only.. Mr,. Sheeley.moved that.Ordinance No. 1831 be adopted. Seconded by.Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1832: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON., AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1823, SECTION 1., WHICH ADOPTED THE CLASSIFICATION OF NON -CHARTER CODE CITY. Ordinance No. 1832 was read by.ti.tle.only.. Mr. Sheel_ey moved that Ordinance No. 1832 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1064: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.OF PASCO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE JOINT APPOINTMENT ARTICLE FOR THE BOARD OF APPEALS. Resolution No. 1064 was read by title.only. Mr. Shbeley moved that Resolution No. 1064 be approved. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 4, 1977 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: LOAN FROM STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR I.NTER..CITY-.BRIDGE.:.. Discussion on this item held in abeyance pending word from State on modification agreement. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: A combined meeting with Pacific Northwest Bell-.(app.roximately. one _hour, beginning at 6:45) and State.Highway Department (beginning at approximately 8:00) will be held Thursday, January 13, 1977. Mr.. Adax invited all interested members of the City Council to sit.in on a meeting with himself and Mr. Murray at 9:00.A.M.,.January.,5, 197.7.,.City Hall Conference Room, to discuss Highway 395 and Oregon Street. Proper signing will be the main topic. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. i/ �_'Z'Zej -� AW TIDRICK, MAYOR ATTES . E L WELLS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED thisay of`_, 1977. 1