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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-1977 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: July 5, 1977 Meeting called or order at 8:00 p.m., by acting Mayor, Chet Bailie. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Vernon Schuelein, David Sheeley and E.A. Snider. Councilman Bill Wilkins and Mayor Jan Tidrick were absent from the meeting. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Michael Cooper, City Attorney; James Ajax, City Engineer; Michael Corcoran, City Planner, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Dennis Kasparek from the Police Department and Webster Jackson, EEO Officer. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Sheeley moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Recessed Regular Meeting of the Pasco City Council, June 28, 1977. b) General -Claims:. 'To.approve General Claims in the amount of 97,434.23; Claims Warrants numbered 12467 through 12564 c) Payroll Claims: To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $166,677.85; Payroll Warrants numbered 19,527 through 19,932. d) Date for Public Meeting: Public Meeting date set for Tuesday, July 19, 1977, at 8:00 p.m., to consider approval for the subdivision of Columbia East III. VISTORS: Mr. Bailie recognized State Representative Charles Kilbury as being present in the audience and thanked him for his efforts in Olympia on House Bill 3. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1869: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND PLANNING AND AMENDING SECTION 22.88.010 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 1869 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1869 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCE NO. 1870: AN ORDINANCE RELATING THE RENTAL POLICY OF TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CITY OF PASCO PUBLIC LIBRARY AND AMENDING SECTION 1(c) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1764. Ordinance No. 1870 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 1870 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ' MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE NO. 1871: July 5, 1977 RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1093: A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY LOAN FOR LOW RENT PUBLIC HOUSING AND APPROVING THE FORM OF COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION. Resolution No 1093 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1093 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 1094: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BENTON-FRANKLIN GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RELATING TO MINIMUM MOVING COSTS. Resolution No. 1094 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Resolution No. 1094 be adopted. Mr. Snider seconded. Mr. Sheeley stated that he was a little concerned with agencies moving out of the City of Pasco and moving over to the Richland area. He felt -that the Governmental Conference could have found a less expensive place .to.rent for its office space and felt that someone.should. be present at the meeting to explain the amount of money spent for moving and for the new furniture. After further discussion Mr. Snider moved to table Resolution No. 1094. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) to one (1). 1. Item 9-c of the agenda also had to do with the Benton -Franklin Governmental Conference asking for funds. -from the City of Pasco. Mr. Adams moved to table this additional matter so that a representative from the Governmental Conference could be present at the next meeting to explain the costs of the expenses. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). This item is also known as Resolution No. 1095. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON TRAFFIC SIGNS: Mr. Sheeley moved to authorize staff to call for bids on traffic signs, as listed on the attachment to Mr. Ajax's memorandum of June 24, 1977. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BID OPENING - ENGINE ANALYZER: Mr. Sheeley moved to award bid for Engine Analyzer to the low bidder, Century Equipment, in the amount of $3,312.00, excluding sales tax. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). LETTER TO HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RE: I-182: Mr. Snider moved to authorize.Mayor Tidrick to sign and transmit letter regarding I-182 to Mr. Sorensen, Chairman of the Washington State Highway Commission. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of fide (5). AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO VOTING DISTRICTS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 1.10 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTIONS 1.10.020, 1.10.030, 1.10.040, 1.10.050, and 1.10.060 THEREOF. Ordinance No. 1871 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 1871 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) to one (1). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1093: A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY LOAN FOR LOW RENT PUBLIC HOUSING AND APPROVING THE FORM OF COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION. Resolution No 1093 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1093 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RESOLUTION NO. 1094: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BENTON-FRANKLIN GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RELATING TO MINIMUM MOVING COSTS. Resolution No. 1094 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Resolution No. 1094 be adopted. Mr. Snider seconded. Mr. Sheeley stated that he was a little concerned with agencies moving out of the City of Pasco and moving over to the Richland area. He felt -that the Governmental Conference could have found a less expensive place .to.rent for its office space and felt that someone.should. be present at the meeting to explain the amount of money spent for moving and for the new furniture. After further discussion Mr. Snider moved to table Resolution No. 1094. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) to one (1). 1. Item 9-c of the agenda also had to do with the Benton -Franklin Governmental Conference asking for funds. -from the City of Pasco. Mr. Adams moved to table this additional matter so that a representative from the Governmental Conference could be present at the next meeting to explain the costs of the expenses. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). This item is also known as Resolution No. 1095. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON TRAFFIC SIGNS: Mr. Sheeley moved to authorize staff to call for bids on traffic signs, as listed on the attachment to Mr. Ajax's memorandum of June 24, 1977. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BID OPENING - ENGINE ANALYZER: Mr. Sheeley moved to award bid for Engine Analyzer to the low bidder, Century Equipment, in the amount of $3,312.00, excluding sales tax. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). LETTER TO HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RE: I-182: Mr. Snider moved to authorize.Mayor Tidrick to sign and transmit letter regarding I-182 to Mr. Sorensen, Chairman of the Washington State Highway Commission. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of fide (5). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 5, 1977 PASCO/KENNEWICK WATER SYSTEM INTERTIE VIA NEW INTER -CITY BRIDGE: Mr. Sheeley moved to authorize the proper officials of the City of Pasco to discuss the terms and scope of a feasibility study with James Montgomery and Associates and CH2M Hill consulting firms, regarding the Pasco -Kennewick water systems intertie via the new Inter -City Bridge and to expend no more than Six Thousand dollars ($6,000) for a preliminary study. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion denied by roll call vote of two (2) yes and three (3) no. PASCO/KENNEWICK WATER SYSTEM INTERTIE VIA NEW INTER -CITY BRIDGE: Mr. Snider moved that the Council authorization of March 15, 1977, to expend approximately Thirty -One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 ($31,250.00) Dollars, Seventeen Thousand and 00/100 ($17,000.00) Dollars of which was to be cash from the water/sewer fund and the balance to be from existing pipe inventory, be rescinded and voided with the exception of the Seven Hundred Twenty and 20/100 ($720.20) Dollars expended from the water/sewer fund heretodate under the authority of the March 15, 1977, motion, and with the further exception of the approximately 54 feet of 16" ductile iron pipe and 30 feet of steel casing used from the existing pipe inventory under authority of the same motion. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). WATER FILTER PLANT - WASTE WATER PERMIT: Mr. Adams moved to authorize the City staff to negotiate the terms and scope of work associated with accomplishing items A and B of the State's Compliance Order with the firm of CH2M-Hill. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).after some discussion and some information given by Mr. Ajax. NEW BUSINESS: APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBER RE: BUILDING OF SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER: Mr. Snider moved that Chet Bailie be appointed to serve on a Committee to work with the Parks & Recreation staff in formulating plans for the building of a Senior Citizen's Center. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 ON UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES FOR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: Mr. Snider moved that this agreement be entered into. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). BID RESULTS - FRANKLIN COUNTY P.U.D. - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING: Mr. Sheeley moved that the City concurs in the recommendation of the Franklin County P.U.D. staff that the contract be awarded to the overall low bidder, WISCO, Inc., in their total bid of $72,649.50. After some discussion the motion carred by roll call vote of five (5). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: Mr. Sheeley wanted to know why the sidewalk outside City Hall falling apart? Mr. Ajax stated that it was guaranteed for one year and that the City Engineer's office had noticed it and was watching the progress of the cracking. Mr. Snider asked that the Council be supplied with.liquor license reports so that they are aware of the businesses which. has difficulties. Mr. Smith stated that they are available and he will see to the request of Mr. Snider's. 1 1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 5, 1977 Mr. David Sheel:ey stated that the police department did a great job with the traffic after the Fourth of July fireworks at Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Adams moved to adjourn the regular meeting of July 5, 1977, to July 12, 1977, to consider the six-year street program. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m. Ch ailie, Mayor Pro Tempore ATTEST- Pegg TTEST•Pegg w , Clerk"s Representative - PASSED and APPROVED this 4 day of July, 1977. 1 1