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Home My WebLink About11-01-1982 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by E A Snider, Mayor ROLL CALL NOVEMBER 1, 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 Lee Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Diane Dolan, Director of Finance/Administrative Services, James Ajax, City Engineer and Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development CONSENT AGENDA Mr Schmidt moved that Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mrs Green 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 October 18, 1982 b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $683,753 70, Claim warrant nos 32638 through 32759 To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $384,723 93, payroll warrant nos 1403 through 1584, and 1585 through 1747, and 1748 through 1910 To approve the utility billing bad debt write-offs in the amount of $3,683 88 and turn over to the collection agency c ) Proposed Amendment to Cable Franchise Consultant Agreement To approve amending the agreement with George (Les) Page, Cable TV Consultant, to authorize an additional basic fee of $2,000, plus out-of-pocket expenses, making a revised total of $6,000 in the basic fee, not counting out-of- pocket expenses d) Trucks Using 4TH Avenue between "A" and Ainsworth To set a public hearing for 8 00 P M , November 15, 1982, on the matter of designating 4th Avenue, between "A" and Ainsworth, as a portion of the truck route system e) Civic Improvement Award - French Quarters To approve the issuance of a Civic Improvement Award to Milton Norwood, Jr , dba Norwood Construction Co , for the renovation of a two-story building at 122 West Lewis f) Resolution No 1541 A Resolution setting up a policy against malicious harassment 9) Special Meeting of City Council To set a special meeting for Wednesday, November 3, 1982 for citizen input in regard to proposed 1983 Budget VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND/OR COMMITTEES Emergency Medical Services Council Mrs Beverly Green was unable to attend this meeting on October 19, 1982 Benton-Franklin Alcoholism Administrative Board Mrs Sue Boothe announced that this Board would soon be dissolved and replaced by a new Committee called "Substance Abuse Administrative Board " It will consist of 9 members - 2 reformed alcoholics, 2 reformed drug addicts, and the remaining 5 members will be selected at random Mayor Snider commended work of this group as providing high quality care for citizens unable to help themselves At the present time, Mental Health is the only facility able to render assistance and he felt the new unit was being hampered by Government red tape He, therefore, requested that staff preparealetter toDSHS, asking that they expedite license for CASA MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS/COMMITTEES - Continued Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference Mrs BeverTS, Green reported they had passed their Budget and dues are being raised Lane Bray was elected as representative to the Governmental Committee Board of Health Mr Ira Schmidt stated their meeting had been only 1/2 hour long There was a brief executive session and they agreed to forestall the budget for one month PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING CITIZEN INPUT ON PROPOSED WATER/SEWER INCREASE FOR 1983 It was noted that the hearing had been duly published as required by law There were no written communications received Mr James Ajax reported that at the regular council meeting of September 9, 1982, staff advised Council that in order to offset unavoidable increased costs projected for 1983, that a 12% increase in utility rates would be required It was stressed that this increase was solely to offset increased costs and not a real increase in purchasing power Council understood this and pointed out although they recognized the need, they also recognized and felt a strong responsibility to be responsive to the difficult economic times the citizens of Pasco were in with high unemployment and increased electric rates, etc Staff was directed to cut expenditures to a level that a 6% rate increase would balance The 1983 proposed Water/Sewer Utility Budget has been cut to generally meet Council's direction and the proposed rates generally reflect the 6% limitation The exception being in consumption above minimum where an increase of two cents per 100 cubic feet (750 gallons) yields a 5+% increase and a three cent per 100 cubic feet yields a 7 to 8 percent increase In this case, staff is recommending the three cent increase Further, Mr Ajax stated if Council did not agree with this logic, he was prepared to insert figures based on 6% exactly He reiterated this was not a net gain to the City, but merely staying on the treadmill Mayor Snider felt the Council was honor bound to support previous committment of 6% only Mr Sterl Adams commended the council for holding costs down Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO 2409 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITY WATER AND SEWER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES BY AMENDING SECTIONS 13 20 020, 13 20 030, 13 20 050, 13 40 020, 13 40 030, and 13 20 040 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No 2409 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2409, which, if passed, has the effect of establishing new water and sewer rates for 1983 Those rates being 6% above 1982 rates Seconded by Mr. Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THE NORTH 10 FEET OF WASHINGTON STREET, LYING ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 2, OAKLEY'S RIVERFRONT ADDITION TO PASCO It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted as required by Law There were no written communications nImmilmmw- Eve yn Wells, City Clerk MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Mr Gary Crutchfield reported that the owner of more than two-thirds of the property abutting the right of way described in the petition had submitted a qualified petition requesting council to vacate that portion of Washington Street (approximately 240 feet) The City Engineer and Fire Chief have no objections to proposed vacation, nor do the utility companies object The requested vacation would improve the usefulness of the property abutting the right of way which is not necessary for public access to the adjacent property There are no utilities within the right of way and the vacation would eliminate any City responsibility regarding maintenance upon the premises Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO 2410 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO Ordinance No 2410 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2410, vacating the portion of Washington Street right of way described therein Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO 2411 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FUND Ordinance No 2411 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2411, closing the Administrative Services Fund ORDINANCE NO 2412 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 06 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UTILITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING PERMITS Ordinance No 2412 was read by title only Mr Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No 2412, amending Chapter 16 06 of the Pasco Municipal Code relating to utility service requirements for building permits Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) NEW BUSINESS "RELEASE OF CLAIM" FOR STREET CLEANING Mr Grigg moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign a release of all claims resulting from insurance settlement of costs amounting to $85 65 involved in removing acid from streets after an automobile accident Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Snider expressed concern that our Zoning Ordinance is vague concerning chemical or toxic waste He suggested that it be reviewed for modification to anclude potential waste sites Further, coordinate efforts with Franklin County so that both City and County share the same opinion A target date of 60-days was considered sufficient to proceed on this Ordinance Councilman Ira Schmidt reported that he had been receiving complaints regarding condition of proposed park south of "A" Street Mr Crutchfield replied that funds for improvement of this park would be forthcoming from 1982 Block Grant Funds ADJOURNMENT No further business, meeting adjourn 8 45 M E A NIDER, MAYOR PASSED and APPROVED this /31ay of November, 1982