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Home My WebLink About12-20-1982 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1982 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by E A Snider, Mayor ROLL CALL By City Clerk Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Also present were Lee Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Diane Dolan, Director of Finance/Administrative Services, James Ajax, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation, John Hager, Fire Chief and Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development CONSENT AGENDA Mrs Boothe moved that Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular and special meetings, held December 6th and 13, 1982 respectively. b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $513,928 83, claim warrant nos 33105 through 33275 To write off $1,298 00 of ambulance bad debts and turn over to the Collection Agency c) Agreement with Pasco Chamber of Commerce To approve the 1983 Agreement with the Greater Pasco Area Chamber of Commerce, providing for a payment by the City of $5,000 to the Chamber, with the money to come from the Motel/Hotel Tax Fund, requiring that the City funds be used for promotion of tourism and for promoting economic development, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. d) Resolution No 1550 A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Arthur J Bieker as Police Court Judge upon his acceptance of the conditions stated herein, and regulating the operation of the Pasco Police Court e) Resolution No 1551 A Resolution granting an extension of that certain franchise granted to Columbia T V Service Company now doing business as Micro-Cable Communications Corporation by Ordinance No 911 of the City of Pasco f) Resolution No 1552 A Resolution identifying levee beautification needs of the Pasco Community g) Resolution No 1553 A Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to institute suit against the City of Ricyland due to an inadequate Environmental Impact Statement for the Columbia Point Development Program h) Ratification of I U 0 E Agreement To ratify a three-year contract with Local #280 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, running from January 1, 1983 through December 31, 1985, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Agreement on the City's behalf 1) Renewal of Mobile Radio Antenna Site Lease Agreement To renew the Mobile Radio Antenna Site Lease between the City and Pacific Northwest Bell for a one-year term, beginning January 1, 1983 and ending December 31, 1983, for an annual rental fee of $250, providing, however, that Pacific Northwest Bell can option to renew said lease for an additional one-year term j) Police Special Service To authorize the Police Department to discontinue funeral escort services, effective July 1, 1983, and to direct Acting Chief Kasparek to advise all funeral homes of this change in policy so that each will have ample time to provide for a substitute service agency to handle their funeral escorts MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1982 VISITORS Mr Dave Russell, representing Kirby Company, asked the Council to consider lowering Solicitor fee of $75 per person to a more realistic figure He said they experienced a large turnover and present fee would pose a grave problem As an alternative, he reiterated they would be willing to post a bond to cover all solicitors Mayor Snider stated that present fee primarily covered administrative costs of Police background investigation and City Clerk's processing time He favored present system Mr Morgan moved that fee structure remain where it is at $75 per solicitor Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Mrs Green voting no REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Good Roads Association Mayor Snider reported that Bob Schuster of the State Highway Department predicted a gloomy picture as funding is falling behind the need Many areas had deferred maintenance and Counties appeared to be the hardest hit He said they were considering another gas tax measure Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Mrs Beverly Green reported that Airport Study and funding allocation had been discussed by their group as well as New bridge near Road 100 The bridge will have two lanes of traffic opened in the spring of 1984 Mid-Columbia Research Bureau Mrs -Green explained that she had missed this particular meeting, however, she learned that a committee had been selected to formulate proposal which had to be in by January They are requesting $189,000 in PIC Funds to boost business and spur the economy in our area The proposed program would replace the CETA Program, and she asked for volunteers from Pasco City Council to serve on this worthwhile Committee I Mayor Snider appointed Mrs Beverly Green to serve in this capacity as Pasco's representative The Council concurred unanimously in this decision Benton-Franklin District Board of Health Mr Ira Schmidt stated it had been a very short meeting - they agreed on Nurse's contract and approved vounchers for payment PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO 2417, AMENDING THE 1982 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO Finance Director, Diane Dolan, called attention to modification to Ordinance No 2417, Golf Course Fund, since the initial first reading They are as follows FUND EXPENDITURE State Industrial $2,275 Unemployment 1,100 Janitorial Supplies 800 Water 600 Taxes 1,000 Interest on Investments Other Misc Revenues Total Golf Course Fund $5,775 $5,775 Mr Jackson moved to adopt Ordinance No 2417, as amended, amending the 1982 annual budget of the City of Pasco Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) I REVENUE $2,000 I 3,775 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1982 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2418 (Sylvester Street Sidewalk) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2225 AND CORRECTING A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR TO THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL APPROVED THEREBY Ordinance No 2418 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2418, amending Ordinance No 2225 and correcting a typographical error to the legal description of certain property legally described on the assessment roll approved thereby Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2419 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLOSING FUND NOS 140, 690 AND 280 OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AS SPECIFIED IN THE ORDINANCE Ordinance No 2419 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2419 to close Fund Nos 140, 690 and 280 of the City of Pasco, as specified in the Ordinance Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2420 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 48 140 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND RELATING TO THE PAYMENT FOR CITYVIEW CEMETERY LOTS Ordinance No 2420 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance No 2420, requiring that a down payment of one-third is made when purchasing a cemetery lot, that the balance be paid within one year, and that the rate of penalty interest would be one percent per month Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2421 AN ORDINANCE DEALING WITH THE SUBJECT OF PERSONNEL AND SETTING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR NON-REPRESENTED CITY EMPLOYEES AND SETTING A CEILING FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE Ordinance No. 2421 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2421, setting salaries and fringe benefit levels for calendar year, 1983 Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2422 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 04 050 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING A FIFTEEN DOLLAR ($15 00) CHARGE FOR A BURNING PERMIT, AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLS TO CONTROL AND/OR EXTINGUISH FIRES STARTED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF A BURNING PERMIT Ordinance No 2422 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2422, amending Section 18 04 050 of the Pasco Municipal Code and establishing a $15 00 charge for a burning permit, and providing for the recovery of costs for Fire Department calls to control and/or extinguish fires started under the authority of a burning permit Seconded`by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Mrs Green voting no MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1982 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued ORDINANCE NO 2423 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS BY AMENDING CHAPTER 17 56 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No 2423 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance No 2423, amending signing regulations applicable to residential zones Seconded by Mr Grigg Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2424 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1983 Ordinance No 2424 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2424, adopting the City of Pasco Budget for the year 1983 Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) RESOLUTION NO 1554 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK PERFORMED BY L W VAIL COMPANY UNDER CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO 82-3-01 AND 82-3-06 Resolution No 1554 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to approve Resolution No 1554, which has the effect of accepting construction contract work by L W Vail Company on the 1982 Street Overlays Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) RESOLUTION NO 1555 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK PERFORMED BY PAVERS, INC , UNDER CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO 82-3-03, IRVING STREET L I D NO 116 Resolution No 1555 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No 1555, which has the effect of accepting construction contract work by Pavers, Inc , on L I D No 116, as recommended by staff Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) RESOLUTION NO 1556 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK BY L W VAIL COMPANY, UNDER CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NOS 82-3-07 AND 82-3-08 Resolution No 1556 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No 1556, which has the effect of accepting construction contract work by L W Vail Company, on the 3-R Area and "A" Street Project Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried NEW BUSINESS RAILROAD CROSSING PROTECTION - SWING GATES ON "A" STREET VICINITY OF FRONT STREET, ON AINSWORTH STREET VICINITY OF 4TH AVENUE Mr James Ajax reported that on December 21, 1981, Council authorized staff to submit prospectii for grant funding consideration to the State We have received notice of 90% Federal funding for preliminary engineering Verbally, we have been advised that there is a real good chance that 90% construction grant money will be available. The protection of the crossing will be similar to the gates and flashers on "A" Street at First Avenue This report was being submitted as information only MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL AWC MEETING Mayor Snider announced that there will be a AWC Conference in Olympia on February 17, 1983 and urged anyone planning to attend to contact the City Manager's Office Mrs Beverly Green and Mrs Sue Boothe will be attending ATTEST,— 1983 -.:..-7 PASSED and APPROVED this •-.3 day o ells, City Clerk I MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1982 MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL By unanimous concensus, the City Council agreed to forego workshop meeting on December 27, 1982 due to holidays Mayor Snider announced that there would be an EDA Program at 10 00 A M , December 21, 1982 in the City Council Chambers, and invited all councilmen to attend, if possible Mayor Snider commended Police Officers Henry Montelongo and Mike Monroe for their efforts in recent drug traffic He felt praise for a job well done came too seldom and wanted the officers' good deed made public Correspondence was received from George Cook and he is responding nicely from open heart surgery ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr Grigg moved for adjournment Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 8 50 P M E A Snider, Mayor I