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Home My WebLink About05-03-1982 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by Mayor, E A Snider ROLL CALL MAY 3, 1982 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 Leland F Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, James Ajax, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks and Recreation and Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Supervisor CONSENT AGENDA Mrs Green moved that Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held April 19, 1982 b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $91,506 57, Claim Warrant Nos 30781 through 30917 To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $386,422 77, Payroll Warrant Nos 8012392 through 8012566, and 7993983 through 7994149, and 7998875 through 7999044 c) Request from Columbia Basin Shrine Club for Waiver of Admission Tax To grant a waiver of Admissions Tax for the Columbia Basin Shrine Club, concerning the Shrine Circus to be held on the dates of June 11 and 12, 1982, at the Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium in Pasco d) Rental Possibilities - East Pasco Neighborhood Facility The Council is not interested in establishing a Halfway House at the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility e) Liquor Sales - Golf Course The Council is not interested in permitting the sale of beer at a portable concession stand at the Municipal Golf Course f) Residential Zoning Revisions - Public Hearing Date To fix 8 00 P M , Monday, May 17, 1982, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall as the time and place for a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to amend the residential and special permit regulations of Title 22, Zoning Ordinance g) 1982 Block Grant Program - Public Hearing Date To fix 8 00 P M , Monday, May 17, 1982, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, as the time and place for a public hearing to consider the Block Grant Committee's recommended "Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds" for the 1982 Block Grant Program Year VISITORS Mayor Snider presented a plaque to former Councilman, STERL K ADAMS, and commended him for his many years of service (1971 - 1981) to the City of Pasco and its - citizens Although it is a thankless job and the rewards are minimal, Mr. Adams gave of himself in a dedicated manner Upon accepting the plaque, Mr Adams conveyed appreciation to the Council and citizens of Pasco for having had the opportunity of serving REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Benton-Franklin Alcoholism Administrative Board - Susan Boothe Mrs Boothe, regretfully, stated she had not attended meeting of April 21, 1982, as it conflicted with another meeting she had to attend MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 1982 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS - Continued Board of Health - Ira Schmidt Mr Schmidt reported that status at WPPSS was discussed and its potential impact Further, they negotiated staff salary increase of 6 1/2% Benton-Franklin Transit - Ira Schmidt A special meeting was held April 28, 1982, to open bids on busses The concensus was to hold bids on busses until they had a better idea how many would be needed Six (6) site selections were discussed on their merits and a decision will be forthcoming soon ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO 2355 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2 56 THERETO, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTING FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES Ordinance No 2355 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2355, which, upon adoption, establishes a formal procedure pursuant to State Law for obtaining professional services of architects and engineers Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2356 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1913 BY SETTING NEW RATES FOR THE SWIMMING POOLS, Ordinance No 2356 was read by title only Mrs Boothe moved to adopt Ordinance No 2356, amending the swimming pool fees Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCE NO 2357 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE 3 92 040 BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE REVOLVING FUND FOR ADVANCED TRAVEL EXPENSES FROM TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) Ordinance No 2357 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2357, amending Pasco Municipal Code 3 92 040 by increasing the amount of the revolving fund for Advanced Travel Expenses from two thousand dollars to three thousand dollars Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Relocation of 36-inch Waterline in Road 36 - As Required by Construction of 1-182 - Authorization to Call for Bids Mr Schmidt moved to authorize staff to call for bids on the relocation of the 36-inch waterline in Road 36, in the vicinity of the 1-182 crossing of Road 36 Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Selection of Architect for New Golf Clubhouse Mr Schmidt moved to authorize staff to negotiate fees up to a limit of $5,000 and give notice to proceed to the -firm of Warren Cummings Heylman & Partners, for the preliminary design phase for a new golf course clubhouse, providing this firm will do the work for $5,000 I '1 or less. If an acceptable fee cannot be agreed upon with this firm, then staff should be authorized to negotiate with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th selections Seconded by Mr. Morgan Mr Jackson asked if it was appropriate to negotiate with the 2nd, 3rd & 4th alternate without re-submitting The City Attorney replied affirmative 4 Mayor Snider reiterated that he could see why the particular firm was selected because their resume was most impressive However, he felt a certain obligation to local firms due to their accessibility to the job site, but he concurred that number one choice and local firm were both experienced in solar design No further business, meeting adjourned at 8 30 P M E A Snider, Mayor ve3ii e s, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this/7 day of , 1982 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 1982 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued Dave Henton, Chairman of Advisory Committee, elaborated on criteria used in the selection process He reaffirmed that the local architects were considered on their merits alone with no distinct advantage because they were local He felt the group had been fair and impartial in their decision and had done an outstanding job 111 Mayor Snider commended the group for their participation and stated they were a valuable tool to the City Mr Grigg asked if larger firms had an advantage over smaller firms just starting out and suggested that our guidelines be reviewed for a more equitable solution Mr Roy Stode explained that all architects had their own unique design which was their trademark and they were trying to create a large complex which could be operated with a small staff Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Bid Results - Power Sandtrap Rake Mr Grigg moved to award bid to Inland Toro for the purchase of a Sandtrap Rake at a total cost of $4,989 28, to be charged against the Contingency Fund and to be repaid at the time surplus land is sold, over and above the principle and interest on outstanding Golf Course warrants Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Bid Results - Golf Course Tractor Mr Schmidt moved to award bid to Columbia Tractor & Irrigation for the purchase of a tractor for the Golf Course, at a total cost of $8,100 00 Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) NEW BUSINESS 1 Civic Award to Greyhound Mr Grigg moved to postpone award for Greyhound Bus Depot until after next Workshop Meeting Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion Carried ADJOURNMENT I