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Home My WebLink About07-19-1977 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1977 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Jan Tidrick, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Vernon Schuelein,.David Sheeley, E.A. Snider and Jan Tidrick. Councilman Bill Wilkins was absent (excused due to illness) from the meeting. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Michael Cooper, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Finance Director; Jim Ajax, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Michael Corcoran, City Planner. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Sheeley moved�to approve Consent Agenda, minus 2=C (Claims). Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of regular and reconvened meetings of July 5th and July 12th. VISITORS: Larry Common, representing International Meditation Society, stated their organization was intended to help the min d and body for the betterment of health, and invited all Councilmen to attend one of their sessions. Leonard Dietrich called attention to the overflow of concrete on N. 14th Street L.I.D., and asked if it shouldn't be picked up; otherwise, he felt the contractor was doing a great job. Staff will be watching project closely and Mr. Ajax reported that the first asphalt on 14th Street will be put on Thursday, July 21st. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1872: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND AMENDING SECTION 2.02.010 OF CHAPTER 2.02 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 1872 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1872 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. (Discussion) The City Manager reported that Monday night meetings are the most common throughout the State and moving the meeting night up to Monday would give the staff an additional day to research, compile and prepare the agendas for distribution. Councilmen Schuelein and Adams expressed concern over conflict with other meetings already scheduled. Mayor Tidrick polled the Council to indicate any Monday night meetings they—might have and could arrive at no real conflict. Mayor Tidrick, Councilmen Snider and Sheeley stated they would vote for the change to give staff more time to study and structure the agendas. Mr. Sheeley reiterated he might have some problem with a Monday might meeting occasionally; however, he would vote for the change. Main motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Adams voting no. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1097: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PASCO-KENNEWICK INTERCITY BRIDGE AND APPROVING SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 4. Resolution No. 1097 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1097 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. (Discussion) Councilman Sheeley questioned page 4 of agreement where it states that the "annual MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS - Continued: JULY 19, 1977 rate of interest shall be the July 1st bond equivalent rate as fixed by the State Finance Committee in accordance with Chapter 43.33 RCW and RCW 43.84.110." Mayor Tidrick responded by stating that he had attempted to establish fixed amount .,-.,...of interest, but the State declined. He further reiterated that after meeting with the State Highway Commission, this was the best they could work out at a State level. The loan assures the Cities that the bridge will be completed and not bankrupt the Cities. Mr. Sheeley and other members of the Council commended Mayor Tidrick and City Manager for their efforts. Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). .: --=RE-SOLUTION NO. 1094: •(Prevl-ously Assigned at 7/5/77 meeting) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BENTON-FRANKLIN GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RELATING TO MINIMUM MOVING COSTS. Resolution No. 1094 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1094 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion FAILED by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Adams—voting yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1095: (Previously Assigned at 7/5/77 meeting) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF MINIMUM MOVING COSTS AND SECOND LEVEL COSTS TO BENTON-FRANKLIN GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE. Resolution No. 1095 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1095 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion FAILED by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 1098: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY TRI CITY TILE & MASONRY, INC., FOR THE CITY HALL FIRE STATION ADDITION. Resolution No. 1098 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1098 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. (Discussion) Mr. Schuelein asked how long the workmanship was guaranteed as he noticed it had cracked across the front. In view of this observation, Mayor Tidrick suggested this Resolution be tabled temporarily. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1098 be tabled for one week and considered on July 25, 1977. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1099: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE MATERIAL AND WORK DONE BY SPECTRUM CARPET FOR SUPPLYING AND INSTALLING CARPET IN THE PASCO PUBLIC LIBRARY. Resolution No. 1099 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1099 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6)• RESOLUTION NO. 1100: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 1100 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1100 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1977 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NORTHWEST DEVELOPERS ANNEXATION REQUEST: Mr. Snider moved to accept the annexation request for future consideration and direct that preparation of the annexation petition be conditioned as follows: 1) That the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and annexation occur simultaneously; 2) That assumption of existing City indebtedness be waived, and 3) That the City accept said property in low density zoning classification mutually acceptable to the petitioner and the City. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. (Discussion) Mr. James Sargent, President of Northwest Developers, Inc., stated that they were interested in a development that would enhance the City of Pasco and encourage growth. They intended to file protective covenants with their subdivision plat which will insure a quality development in the $40,000 to $75,000 range of the family market of the area. He pointed out on his plat map a certain area which he felt would be ideally suited for condominimums with a view of the airport. Mr. Gary Bosch, developer, encouraged questions from the Council so that they may be answered. In general, the Council was enthused about proposed development and would be awaiting annexation petition. PASCO-KENNEWICK WATER SYSTEM INTER -TIE VIA NEW INTERCITY BRIDGE: Mr. Sheeley moved to reconsider a motion authorizing proper officials of the City of Pasco to enter into agreements with consulting firms to conduct a feasibility study regarding the Pasco -Kennewick water systems intertie via the new Inter -City Bridge and to expend no more than Six Thousand and 00/100ths ($6,000) Dollars for a preliminary study. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion FAILED by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Sheeley voting yes. NEW BUSINESS: AMBULANCE LIABILITY LIMITS: Mr. Snider moved to authorize the City to increase the ambulance liability limits from $200,000/$600,000 to $600,000/$600,000, and to pay the increased premium in the amount of $566.50. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BID RESULTS - RICHARDSON PARK STORM DRAIN: Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., July 19, 1977 to furnish storm drain for Richardson Park. They were as follows: TOTAL BID ALTERNATE BID Mahaffey Excavation 148,808.80 106,182.80 ** Gregory Construction 153,383.20 120,885.45 Peters & Woods 184,083.20 129,185.70 Valley Cement 185,945.00 133,905.00 Tri State Construction 192,800.00 142,615.00 John Keltch 188,972.75 162,575.00 ** Staff Recommendation Mr. Sheeley moved to concur with recommendation of staff and award alternate bid to Mahaffey Excavation in the total amount of $106,182.80. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Sheeley noted in Governmental Conference Newsletter, an article on Solid Waste Management and asked, "Is the City going to maintain control of solid waste management here or is Governmental Conference?" Staff noted this question. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1977 SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION - Continued: Mr. Snider moved to table vote on bills until Monday, July 25, 1977, at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Adams asked if we still paid for television coverage of our Council Meetings, and if we were, he would recommend that we discontinue the practice in view of poor reception we are getting. Other Councilmen reported that they knew of individuals who listened regularly and suggested the possibility of getting their wives to listen so they would know how well they came on during the airing. The City Manager assured the Council that meeting date change would be publicized. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Snider moved to adjourn this meeting to Monday, July 25th at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried. JAN TIDRICK, MAYOR ATTESTI- yn WeIls, Deputy City Clerk day of , PASSED and APPROVED this 1977.