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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
JANUARY -20, 1976
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by City Manager, George Smith.
ROLL CALL:
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie,
Vernon Schuelein, Dave Sheeley, E.A. Snider, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins.
Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Pat Roach, City Attorney;
Leo Olney, Finance Director; -Jim Ajax, City'Engineer�; Iry Kau,•Director of Public
Works; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and
Ben Rea, Senior Planner.
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO -TEMPORE:
Mr. Schuelein moved that election of Mayor and Mayor Pro -Tem proceed by paper
ballot. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. The Finance Director then
passed out paper ballots for election of Mayor.
Eirst ballot for Mayor revealed the following majority: TIDRICK (5); WILKINS (1)
and (1) INVALID. Jan Tidrick declared Mayor by majority vote.
First ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE & SNIDER (2) each;
ADAMS, SHEELEY. and WILKINS (1) each. No majority.
Second ballot for. Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE (3); SNIDER (2);
SHEELEY & WILKINS (1) each. No majority.
Third ballot for Mayor Pro. -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE & SNIDER'(3) each;
WILKINS (1). No majority.
Fourth ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: SNIDER (3); BAILIE (2);
ADAMS & WILKINS (1) each. No majority.
Fifth ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE (3); SNIDER &
WILKINS (2) each. No majority.
Sixth ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE, SNIDER & WILKINS
(2) each; SHEELEY (1): No majority. 71
Seventh ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem was tabulated as follows: BAILIE & SNIDER (3) each;
WILKINS (1) each. No majority.
EigCth`ballot for Mayor Pro -Tem revealed the following majority: BAILIE (4);
SNIDER (3).' J.C. "Chet" Bailie decay red'Mayor-ProTem ey majority vote.
OATHS OF OFFICE:
Finance Director Leo E. Olney administered the Oath of Office to Jan Tidrick, Mayor
and J.C. "Chet" Bailie, Mayor Pro -Tem.
Mayor Tidrick responded.by stating that he was proud to be Mayor of Pasco and that
all of, the Councilmen were proud to represent Pasco. He felt that Pasco was unique
for a City of approximately 15,000 people because we were, basically, a farm
community, we had recreation, grain transportation, barge transportation, deep water
freight terminals, freight distibution centers, large railroad and hump yard, air
terminal, goof course, an outstanding community college, good water capabilities
and capacities, plus three swimming pools. He felt Pasco had a lot of good things
going for its citizens and reiterated that the Council was well aware of citizen
concern regarding the streets and crime; therefore, they'both would be priority
items.for consideration.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Wilki,ns moved that minutes of regular meeting, held January 6, 1978, be approved
as written. ,Seconded'by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
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MINUTES
PASCO CITY,COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
BILLS &COMMUNICATIONS:
The following bills were presented for approval: (1975)
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JANUARY 20, 1976
Legislative
$ 253.15
Judicial
200.00
Executive
9.24
Finance & Administrative
4,787.29
Legal
189.90
Personnel
449.00
Other Governmental Services
344.41
Police
2,147.25
Fire
55.86
Ambulance & Aid
3.38
Engineering
120.75:
TOTAL'GENERAL FUND:
$ 8,560.23
STREET
187.30
LIBRARY
23.63
RECREATION/PARKS
164.87
WATER/SEWER
1,128.59
GOLF
193.10
SOLID WASTE
39.60
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
3,391.64
DATA PROCESSING
50.85
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
$13,739.81
Mr. Wilkins moved that warrant nos. 4449 thaough 4500 in the total amount of
$13,739.81 be approved for payment this 20th day of January, 1976. Seconded by
Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
The following claims were presented for approval: (1976)
Legislative
$ 56.97
Judicial
718.26
Executive
131.84
Legal
177.72
Personnel
170.69
Planning
102.81
Other Govt. Services
5,294.84
Police
4,259.04
Fire
2,124.60
Detention/Correction
949.60
Protective Inspections
394.13
Civil Defense
828.95
Ambulance & Aid
78.61
Engineering
169.18
Pollution Control
1,035.14
Health
5,174.50
TOTAL GENERAL FUND:
$21,666.88
CITY STREET
15,635.30
ARTERIAL STREET
167.22
CETA FUNDS
367.71.
NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY
1,071.46
LIBRARY
.680.92.
CEMETERY
390.39
URBAN RENEWAL
247.83
RECREATION/PARKS
1,498.14
INTERCITY BRIDGE (CAPITAL
PROJECT)
100.00
CBD REDEVELOPMENT (CAPITAL
PROJECT)
32,430.51
WATER/SEWER
4,628.73
GOLF
2,532.97
SOLID WASTE
1,650.00
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
1,710.51
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
2,299.42
GRAND.TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
87;077.99
Mr. Snider moved that warrant nos. 4448 through 4585 in the total amount of
$87,077.99 be approved for payment this 20th day of January, 1976. Seconded by
Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNICATIONS:
JANUARY 20, 1976
PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending
approval of preliminary plat, labeled F.C.I.D. Industrial Park, and requesting a
public hearing.
Mr. Sheeley moved that a Public,Hearing be held on February 3,-1976, for the
purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion Carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommendin
a zone change for Lots 4 through 13, Block 2, Steffin's Amended Addition, from
light industrial I-1 to heavy industrial I-2, and requesting a public hearing.
Mr. Wilkins moved that a public hearing be held on February 3, 1976, for the
purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
VISITORS:
ISAAC STEVENS HISTORY CLASS - MR. MILLS: Mr. Wilbert.Mills, instructor at Isaac
Stevens Junior High, was present in the audience and introduced the following
students: Peter Bode, Kathy Bogart, Cathy Garland, Kenny Reynolds, Bryan Sheckler,
Ron Van Dinter, Brenda Combs and Jim Cappa.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1761:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PASCO .
POLICE OFFICERS BENEFIT ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF PASCO,.
Ordinance No. 1761 wa.s read by title only.. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No.
1761 be adopted.. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of
-seven (7).
ORDINANCE NO. 1762:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING.THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AS CUSTODIAN OF THE
"TRAVEL ADVANCE EXPENSE REVOLVING FUND" AND AMENDING SECTION NOS.
3.92.020 and 3.92.040 and DELETING SECTION NO. 3.92.030 OF THE PASCO
MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 1762 was read by. title only. Mr. Schuelein moved that Ordinance
No. 1762 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote
of seven (7).
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 1014:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY L.W. VAIL COMPANY UNDER 1975
STREET CONSTRUCTION UNDER JOB NOS. 75-3-02, Road 28 L.I.D. NO. 92;
75-3-03, FIFTH AVENUE L.I.D. NO. 86; 75-3-05, LEOLA STREET L.I.D. NO.
87; 75-3-06', NIXON, NORBART (SEVENTH AVENUE) ETC., L.I.D. NO. 90;
75-3-07WILLIAMS SUB -DIVISION L.I.D. NO. 91.
Resolution No. 1014 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Resolution No.
1014 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
RESOLUTION NO. 1015:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY LARSON1& SON'S ;WRECKING FOR
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SITE DEMOLITION.
Resolution.No. 1015 was read by title only. Mr. Schuelein moved that Resolution No.
1015 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7).
MINUTES
• PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTIONS - Continued:
RESOLUTION NO.. 1016:
JANUARY 20, 1976
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO ESTABLISHING THE RESPONSIBILITIES
AND AUTHORITY OF THE INTER -CITY BRIDGE COMMITTEE• AND RE -AFFIRMING
ITS MEMBERSHIP.
Resolution. No. 1016 was read by title only. Mr. Schuelein moved that Resolution
No. 1016 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. (Discussion)
The City'Manager called attention to changes in'proposed Resolution; namely,
on first page, fifth WHEREAS, it is proposed to read: "..:the role and authority
of the.Br.idge Committee to•aet (negotiate),on'matters...". Section 3 is proposed
to read: "Meetings of.the Bridge Committee may be called from.time to .time by the
Chairman or upon the request of any member to the Chadrman." Section 4 is proposed
to read: "the chairman shall be authorized to travel for the purpose of carrying
out functions on behalf of the Bridge Committee and the two Cities without the
necessity of obtaining approval of the entire Bridge Committee; provided for any
trip over 100 miles -O the chairman first notifies,. either in writing or by telephone,
the City Managers of Pasco and Kennewick of the purpose of the trip and whether
any, any other persons will also be required to participate in the trip."
Mr. Charles Nighbert asked if former Mayor Donald Linton will still sit on this
committee? Mayor Tidrick replied, "no, the current Mayor will represent Pasco."
Mr. Charles Grigg questioned, "shouldn't both Kennewick and Pasco have the same
Resolution?" :He further stated.that we have a "hard charging individual" who has
successfully brought us this far and he would hesitate to see a Resolution passed
which would hamper his ability to function.
Mr. Sheeley responded by•stating that he and his fel.l'ow-councilmen all realize that
no°one individual could have done what Mr.•Hendler has done.. He further reiterated
that the Resolution did not restrict Mr. Hend1er, it still gives him -the freedom to
negotiate, but for the first time, gives us something in writing that we have not
had before.
Mr. Bailie expressed concern that both cities should work under the same Ordinance
or Resolution.
Mr. Jeff Hendler raised question whether.or not Mr.: Hendler wa-s-aware of the changes.
Staff replied they had had an executive session earlier in'the evening with Mr.
Hendler and he, basically, was aware of the changes. Mr. Hendler then asked how
many members of the bridge committee would have to be notified of a pending trip?
The City Manager replied that the Resolut.ion•states he -would have to notify two
members.
Mr. Adams was app_iehens%we-_..of proposed Resolution --hel felt it should be•a joint
venture. --
Main,motion carried by the following roll call vote:. YES: Bailie, Schuelein,
Sheeley, Snider & Tidrick. NO: Adams & Wilkins.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
RESTROOM FACILITY: Mr. Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal, stated that the bids
came in approximately $5,000 higher than the architect's estimate,.there wase
no federal documentation; therefore, he recommended to reject all bids received
and authorize staff to make a new call for bids.
Mr. Schuelein moved that recommendation of staff be accepted, and all bids for
restroom facility be rejected and staff be authorized to make a new call for bids.
Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. :Motion carried by roll call vote of'seven'(7).
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PASCQ CITY CQUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued:
JANUARY 20, 1976
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - 911: Mr. Sheeley moved to adv.ise the Benton -Franklin
Governmental.Conference that the City of Pasco and Franklin County prefer to
continue_,with their joint communication center at this time. Seconded by Mr.
Snider. Motion carried.
LEASE - PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL: (Reservoir Site) Mr. Sheeley moved that the
Mayor be authorized to sign ,lease on behalf of the City of iPa,sco. Seconded by
Mr.. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll. call vote of seven (7).
,URBAN RENEWAL LAND SALE:.; Mr. Wilkins moved that staff.be authorized to sell
Lots -7, 8, 9, 10,, 11 and,12, Block 124, Pasco Land Company's First Addition to
Mr. Frank Ledesma, in the total amount of $3,750. (Mr. Ledesma plans to build
cabinet shop). Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of
seven (7)
CURTI•S PROPERTY - VICINITY OF OREGON STREET: Mr. Wilkins moved that staff be
authorized to sign agreement between the City of Pasco and Mr. E.A..-Curtis.
Seconded by Mr. Snider. (Purpose of agreement is to.acqumre'e additional right
of way to increase the width of access for safer ingress and egress).
Mr. Sheeley expressed grave concern that the Washington State Highway Department
had put the City in a.delicate situation in that area because visabi'lity is Very
bad, signing is confusing, and unless something is done, he feels that the fatality
rate will increase on Oregon Street.
Motion carried by -roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Sheeley voting no.
APPOINTMENTS:
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING: The City.Manager briefly explained.function of
newly created Comprehensive Health Planning organization and urged the appoint-
ment of a City.-representive to serve on that committee.
Mr. Sheeley nominated E.A. "DUKE" SNIDER to fill that position. Seconded by
Mr. Wilkins. No further nominations. Motion carried unanimously.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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Mr. Bailie reiterated for the benefit of public in general that if he=ever had to
fill in for Mayor Tidrick, he would never speak without the Council's full authority.
Mayor Tidrick announced that copies of Resolution No. 1016 (Reaff.irming Mr. Hendler)
would,be•available to the public if they so desired.
Mr. Wilkins asked that the Dog Ordinance be placed on Workshop Agenda as he wanted
to see it "tightened, up."
Mr. Wilkins called attention to an elderly lady's problem regarding garbage collection.
He gave location, and as this is in Councilman Bailie's district, he stated he would
look into it.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Sheeley moved that this meetinq.be recessed until Tuesday, January 27, 1976 ,
7:30 P.M., in order to further discuss Resolution between the cities of Pasco
and Kennewick regarding Mr. Hendler. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
Meeting recessed at 9:30 P.M.
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:
ell Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this- day
Jan Tidrick, Mayor of Pasco
6f 1976.