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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 1982
CALL TO ORDER:
Special meeting was called to order at 8-05 p.m., by Mayor E. A.
Snider.
ROLL CALL:
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Susan Boothe,
Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E. A. Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson
Morgan. Also present were. Leland F. Kraft, City Manager; Greg
Rubstello, City Attorney; Diane Dolane, Finance Director, James
Ajax, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Richard Erickson,
Director of Parks and Recreation, Dennis Kasparek, Acting Police
Chief; John Hagar, Fire Chief; Webster Jackson, Director of
Personnel and Purchasing and Gary Crutchfield, Community Develop-
ment Director; Ken Neilsen, Data Processing Supervisor/Office
Manager.
VISITORS
There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING:
MAYOR E. A. SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION ON ORDINANCES RELATING THERETO AND THE 1983
PRELIMINARY BUDGET.
Discussion on the following items took place:
1 Senior Center Van Transportation Dick Erickson's recommen-
dation was to continue the present program in 1983 but have
the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee thoroughly review the
possibility of transferring this operation to the Benton-
Franklin Transit Authority. This was the general consensus
of the council. However, council voiced disappointment with
some promises made by the Transit Authority, especially in
the area of supplying wheelchair lifts for the disabled. This
feeling of disappointment was apparent in the correspondence
read by Mr. Griggs referring to an article in the September 10,
1982, edition of the Tr-City Herald. Visitor Earl Warren,
520 South 26th, Pasco, also voiced concern over unfulfilled
promises made by the Transit Authority.
2. Recreation Services Fees and Charges: As stated in his agenda
report, Mr. Erickson ran two reports. One shows all recreation
activities currently available and what programs are cost effec-
tive. All programs excluding pools do pay for themselves.
The other report dealt with random selected cities in the state
and their total recreation expenditure for 1982, total revenues,
the percentage of self-sufficiency, total general fund and per-
cent of general fund expended for city recreation. Pasco shows
to be 68-70% self-sufficient, which is 30% above the average.
3. Charges for Special Services: Dennis Kasparek's recommendation
with regard to funeral escorts was to discontinue providing
such service. House checks will continue to be provided for
citizens as time allows at no charge. Mrs. Green was adamant
that home security checks should neither be charged for or cut
back. The Police Department will make its first billing soon
after the first of the 1983 year for false alarms.
4. Fire Permits: Fire Chief John Hagar offerred three options for
council consideration with regard to charging for building per-
mits to provide for the recovery of costs for Fire Department
calls to control and/or extinguish fires started under the
authority of a burning permit. The options are as follows
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. A. Snider, Mayor
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 1982
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED:
Option #1:
Option #2:
Option #3:
Restrictive Burning:
a) Adopt a $15.00 fire permit charge
b) Restrict Burning to one month per year (Oct)
Fire Permit Charge:
a) Adopt a $15.00 fire permit charge, and make
no other changes in burning regulations.
No Burning:
a) With the 100% waste collection in the city,
the council may wish to consider a no burn-
ing policy.
Mrs. Greene felt a $7.50 charge was more appropriate but Mayor
Snider felt a $15 charge would more adequately cover the cost
to the Fire Department. Visitor Earl Warren was in favor of a
$15.00 charge, or Option #2. Council agreed to adopt Option 2.
5. Pasco/Wenatchee Comparable Operations Report: Webster Jackson
submitted comparison data on the cities of Pasco and Wenatchee
showing close similarity in city budgets and dissimilarity in
employee count in similar positions.
6. Drug Enforcement Capabilities: Dennis Kasparek Informed council
that funds are derived from Metro Fund on cases held in Superior
Court where defendants convicted on drug related charges are
required to pay into the fund. Although the same judges are used
for both Benton and Franklin Counties, the level of participation
in Franklin County appears to be much less. Mr. Kraft informed
council that a representative of Metro Fund would be at the
January 24, 1982, Workshop Meeting to answer questions.
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Mrs. Green felt we should put more pressure on these judges
to direct these funds back into drug related programs. Mayor
Snider stated we have an obligation to make this fund self
supporting, therefore, better enforcement of our ordinances is
necessary. Mr. Snider asked staff to continue in their search
for funds in this area.
Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, the
public hearing was declared closed on the preliminary budget. Mr.
Kraft mentioned for audience benefit that the budget ordinance would
be on the agenda for Monday, December 20, 1982, at 8:00 p.m.,
ORDINANCE NO. 2414:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.05.020 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL
CODE AND CHANGING THE RATE OF THE MONTHLY AMBULANCE SERVICE
EXCISE TAX. (RAISING THE HOUSEHOLD TAX FROM $1.40 PER MONTH
TO $1.70 PER MONTH).
Ordinance No. 2414 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2414, amending Section 3.05.020 of the Pasco
Municipal Code and changing the rate of the monthly ambulance
service excise tax. Seconded by Mr. Jackson.
Visitor Harry Moore, 2204 North 7th, felt that tenants should be
responsible to pay their own water bills.
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Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Mrs. Boothe and
Mrs. Green voting no.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Grigg moved to adjourn. Seconded by i —Schm dt. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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Corine M. Garrison, Deputy City Clerk