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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-1977 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor, Jan Tidrick. ROLL CALL: 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; Michael Cooper, City Attorney; James Ajax, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; John Hager, Fire Chief; _= UJebster Jackson, EEO -Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Michael Corcoran, Planner. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Sheeley moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Consent items are as follows: 1) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of regular meeting, held August 15, 1977. 2) Bills. General Claims in the amount of $726,110.32; claim warrant nos. 12922 through 13075. Payroll Claims in the amount of $265,915.62; payroll warrant nos. 20377 through 21,000 and 14937 through 14948. 3) Preliminary Plat of Kartchner Industrial Park. Set date of Public Hearing for Monday, September 19, 1977, 8:00 P.M. 4) Ferryman Annexation Request. Meeting with property owners set for September 19, 1977, City Hall, 8:00 P.M. Property is at the northwest corner of SR 12 and Court Street, south of Ruby Street and east of Road 30. 5) Water Line Extension. Extend services to new sub -division, north of Pearl Street between Roads 38 & 40. 6) Resolution No. 1105: A Resolution regarding annexation. Public Hearing set for November 21, 1977. 7) Resolution No. 1106: A Resolution regarding annexation. Public Hearing set for November 21, 1977. 8) Resolution No. 1107: A Resolution regarding annexation. Public Hearing set for November 21, 1977. 9) Resolution No. 1098 (Numbered at July 19th meeting). A Resolution accepting the work of Tri City Tile & Masonry, Inc. for City Hall Fire Station Addition. 10) Resolution No. 1108: A Resolution authorizing execution of a lease agreement between the City of Pasco and Barbara E. Clarke for the lease of City owned Carnegie Library. 11) Resolution No. 1109: A Resolution of the City of Pasco, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement for the City's third year Community Development Block Grant Program. 12) Resolution No. 1111. A Resolution fixing a time for a public hearing to vacate certain streets and alleys within the City of Pasco. Public Hearing set for October 3, 1977. (Cole vacation). 13) Bid Opening - Traffic Signs. To award bid for furnishing traffic signs to the City of Pasco to the low bidder, Traffic Control Signs, Co., in the amount of $7,374.30. 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS: SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON HANER/NELSON SAGEMOOR PARK - HIGHLAND PARK PLAT VACATION: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were -,�­no adverse communications.—Mr. Ajax pointed out area in question on the map for benefit of the Council. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON 1977 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET - ORDINANCE NO. 1879: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager explained supplemental budget requirements which must be adhered to prior to adoption of such Ordinance. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1879: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1977 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENT THERETO; APPROPRIATING $314,600 OF ANTICI- PATED REVENUE; MAKING EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND, PARK FUND, GOLF FUND, CITY STREET FUND, ARTERIAL STREET FUND, NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY FUND, BOAT BASIN FUND, CEMETERY FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1879 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1879 be adopted, and to approve the summary thereof for publication purposes. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1880: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS AND AMENDING SECTION 5.44.210 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 1880 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No. 1880 be adopted, and to approve the summary thereof for publication.purposes. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by ro-11 call vote of six (6). Mayor Tidrick abstaining due to difference of opinion with Mr. Bunch in court. ORDINANCE NO. 1881: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04.030, 6.04.070, 6.04.100, 6.04.240, 6.04.300 and 6.04.310 THEREOF. Ordinance No. 1881 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1881. Seconded by Mr. Snider. (Discussion) Mr. Sheeley stated he learned that the City of Pasco could negotiate with anyone they chose, not just the present contractor, and due to this information, he felt We had an obligation to negotiate with other contractors as well; therefore, he could not approve this Ordinance tonight. Mr. Schuelein expressed concern over cost of building sites for coin operated containers and felt this should be more clearly outlined in Ordinance. Mr. Adams could not recall who the individual was that informed Mr. Sheeley that the City could not negotiate with anyone other than our present contractor; however, he felt we had dwelled on this subject long enough and encouraged passing the Ordinance. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE NO. 1881 - Continued: SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 Mr. Bailie felt Mr. Sheeley should remember who made specific statement and he, too, recommended staying with our present carrier as we had dwelled on this long enough. Mr. Snider countered by stating that this was definitely not a trivial matter, we were talking of a $400,000 contract; therefore, we should negotiate for the best possible deal with whomever we choose. Mr. Sheeley responded again by reiterating that he was not dissatisfied with Basin Disposal, they might offer the best service for the price, but he felt the City had an obligation to negotiate with other agencies. Further, he publicly stated that Basin Disposal had offered an excellent price for service with a) minimal increase. Mr. Earl Warren reminded the Council that he was called by a restaurant in Kennewick to scoop up garbage because they couldn't get garbage service on a holiday. Mr. Warren stated he told this individual, "if you were in Pasco, Mr. Dietrich would be glad to come out and pick up your garbage for you, holiday or not." Mrs. Mary Oversby asked if any provision had been made for Senior Citizens. Staff replied affirmative. Mr. Harry Moore questioned increase for apartments. Staff replied each unit would increase from $2.10 per month to $2.45. Main motion FAILED by the following roll call vote. YES: Adams, Bailie & Wilkins. NO: Sheeley, Snider, Tidrick and Schuelein. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1110: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH BASIN DISPOSAL, INC. FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE IN THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 1110 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Resolution No. 1110 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Mr. Wilkins moved to table Resolution No. 1110. Motion died for lack of a -second. Main motion FAILED by the following roll call vote. YES: Adams & Bailie. NO: Sheeley, Snider, Tidrick, Schuelein and Wilkins. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: Mr. Snider moved to authorize the City Manager and staff to request proposals from architectural firms for preliminary design and cost „�•. r_i:esti mates for constructing—a. Senior Citizen Cente.r... Seconded by Mr. Sheel.ey._, ,,,:. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RECESS: 8:40 RECONVENED: 8:55 SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: The Ci ty Manager reported- that Boyd Southwi ckv-Manager of Tri Ci ty Chamber Commerce, was requesting a Council representative to sit on their Board. In reply to this, Frank Thomsen, Manager of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, gave a brief history of Tri City Chambers and concluded by stating that the Tri City Chamber of Commerce does not represent Pasco; therefore, he didn't see why Pasco should have a representative on their Board. Mr. Harry Moore defended Tri City Chamber of Commerce by reiterating that they were concerned with all of the Tri Cities. There was no voice interest in serving; therefore, staff will notify Mr. Southwick. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION (.Continued): Mr. Sheeley stated the original motion was made at regular council meeting of August 1, 1977, and the only difference between the motion I made just now and the one at that time is the fact that it doesn't specify an individual company which is what I wanted to do at the very start. I had made up my mind that that was the way I wanted to go, and if I don't owe it to anyone else, I owe it to myself to rectify a mistake made in the first place because of information I had been informed of since that time. I think we have the right to go into negotiations with anybody we choose and I think that is the best way to come up with the right type of garbage service. The first motion I made, and it bothered me a bit, eliminates all competition and it also eliminates one of the basic principles of our country which is free enterprise and the right to compete. I still think negotiation is the right way to go and that is the reason for my motion - I think we should be able to negotiate with anyone we choose and not cut anyone out. Mr. Wilkins supported proceeding with our present contractor as he felt we had wasted a lot of time - this town isn't big enough to waste that much time on it, there's not enough money in it. Mr. Bailie stated that staff had spent a lot of time on this contract and if we have to start all over again, it will take another two months; further, "when are we going to start believing staff when they recommend a contract - it's right in our minutes that they recommended the contract and what are we paying them for if we are not going to go on their advice - they know more about contracts than we do." Mr. Sheeley concurred that staff did their job and made a recommendation based on motion made August 1st. They felt it was a good contract, but what I am saying is, I made a mistake and rather than let a mistake of mine go by, I am going to try to rectify the situation. Mr. Snider differed of opinion that this is a trivial thing - I think we are approaching $400,000 a year, isn't that right? We are paying a great deal for garbage service and as you are aware of, I favored going out for competitive bid. I still feel that is the best way to get the best deal for the people and be fair to the contractors but apparently I was in the minority as the majority felt differently, so now I think we should negotiate the best contract.we can with whoever is capable of getting the best contract. Mr. Schuelein agreed with Mr. Snider that this is not a trivial matter - I don't think the work staff has done has been wasted, I.think it can be useful in negotiations which I hope will proceed. Mayor Tidrick stated his preference would have been bid, but rather than negotiate with one person, I tend to go with all comers. Mr. Sheeley made the following amendment to his motion, with consent of his second, "that the staff make all humanly possible chance to contact as many contractors as possible." Mr. Sheeley felt if we attempted to contact by mail., that would be a futile effort, he didn't care how contact was made but it should be made soon, possibly by telephone. At this point, Mr. Cooper, City Attorney, interjected by stating he was taking the liberty if motion passes,to include any consideration of ethics involved because Basin 6isposal has submitted certain proposals and those proposals have been made public - I would like to have the opportunity, along with everything else, to consider those to advise a council program. Mr. Sheeley moved to authorize the City Manager and City Staff to enter into contract negotiations with any available company, to provide solid waste disposal for the City of Pasco; further, to present several proposed contracts to the City Council by the next regular council meeting. Proposed contracts to include coin operated disposal units available 24 -hours a garbage pickup and also the option of the contractor day and the option of doing his own billing total and collecting. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Mr. Sheeley stated the original motion was made at regular council meeting of August 1, 1977, and the only difference between the motion I made just now and the one at that time is the fact that it doesn't specify an individual company which is what I wanted to do at the very start. I had made up my mind that that was the way I wanted to go, and if I don't owe it to anyone else, I owe it to myself to rectify a mistake made in the first place because of information I had been informed of since that time. I think we have the right to go into negotiations with anybody we choose and I think that is the best way to come up with the right type of garbage service. The first motion I made, and it bothered me a bit, eliminates all competition and it also eliminates one of the basic principles of our country which is free enterprise and the right to compete. I still think negotiation is the right way to go and that is the reason for my motion - I think we should be able to negotiate with anyone we choose and not cut anyone out. Mr. Wilkins supported proceeding with our present contractor as he felt we had wasted a lot of time - this town isn't big enough to waste that much time on it, there's not enough money in it. Mr. Bailie stated that staff had spent a lot of time on this contract and if we have to start all over again, it will take another two months; further, "when are we going to start believing staff when they recommend a contract - it's right in our minutes that they recommended the contract and what are we paying them for if we are not going to go on their advice - they know more about contracts than we do." Mr. Sheeley concurred that staff did their job and made a recommendation based on motion made August 1st. They felt it was a good contract, but what I am saying is, I made a mistake and rather than let a mistake of mine go by, I am going to try to rectify the situation. Mr. Snider differed of opinion that this is a trivial thing - I think we are approaching $400,000 a year, isn't that right? We are paying a great deal for garbage service and as you are aware of, I favored going out for competitive bid. I still feel that is the best way to get the best deal for the people and be fair to the contractors but apparently I was in the minority as the majority felt differently, so now I think we should negotiate the best contract.we can with whoever is capable of getting the best contract. Mr. Schuelein agreed with Mr. Snider that this is not a trivial matter - I don't think the work staff has done has been wasted, I.think it can be useful in negotiations which I hope will proceed. Mayor Tidrick stated his preference would have been bid, but rather than negotiate with one person, I tend to go with all comers. Mr. Sheeley made the following amendment to his motion, with consent of his second, "that the staff make all humanly possible chance to contact as many contractors as possible." Mr. Sheeley felt if we attempted to contact by mail., that would be a futile effort, he didn't care how contact was made but it should be made soon, possibly by telephone. At this point, Mr. Cooper, City Attorney, interjected by stating he was taking the liberty if motion passes,to include any consideration of ethics involved because Basin 6isposal has submitted certain proposals and those proposals have been made public - I would like to have the opportunity, along with everything else, to consider those to advise a council program. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - Continued: SEPTEMBER -6, 1977 Mr. Bailie then asked, "do you think that is fair to Basin Disposal when they have already made their proposal. That's just like an open bid - I don't think it is fair to them - if we are going to do that, we had better ask for another six-month extension, we have been on it for three months now and I don't think it is that big a deal. Mr. Sheeley countered by stating that if we negotiated with fourteen other companies that Basin Disposals contract that is on the agenda tonight won't be approved. Mr. Bailie interrupted by adding that Basin Disposal had already submitted their contract - "wouldn't you like to bid on something when you know the other man's bid?" I would love to bid like that, I don't think it is fair to Basin Disposal. Mr. Sheeley responded with the following comment: "I made the statement when we were going to workshop last week that I thought the amount of increase Basin Disposal was asking for was remarkable, that they could get by for that minimal amount. I still think that`is true. A penny or two a month, a nickel or two is not going to make that much difference in price - what I am saying is that it should have been done right in the first place. It may hot be done right this time, but this is the way I think it should be done and if you got fourteen other contractors coming in here, I would say for someone to beat out Basin's contract already proposed, they are going to have to put out one whopping contract to convince me that they are that much better. Main motion,'as'amended, CARRIED by the following roll call vote. YES: Sheeley, Snider, Tidrick and Schuelein. NO: Adams, Bailie & Wilkins. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. A T: ells, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this_Zj1day L�L �- I N TIDRICK, MAYOR of 1977. u