The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About05-02-1983 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 MAY 2, 1983 By City Clerk Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Beverly Green, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan Councilman Charles Grigg was absent from the meeting (excused) Also present were Lee Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Supervisor, Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development and Harry Elzie, Code Enforcement Officer CONSENT AGENDA Mr Schmidt moved to approve Consent Agenda Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held April 18, 1983 b) Bills To approve general claims in the amount of $72,717 50, claim warrant nos 34609 through 34769 To approve payroll claims in the amount of $382,265 88, payroll warrant nos 3509 through 3661, and 3662 through 3817, and 3818 through 3982 c) Resolution No 1575 A Resolution establishing the City Council's objectives and guidelines to direct the City Manager in the negotiation of 1984, 1985 and 1986 Labor Agreements d) Special Council Meeting, May 9, 1983 To set a special council meeting for 8 00 P M , Monday, May 9, 1983, in the Council Chamber at City Hall for the purpose of conducting the following business 1 Acting on the sale of $640,000 of Councilmanic Bonds 2 Award of bid on Street Lighting System for Court Street, 14th/20th VISITORS Mayor Snider presented a Certificate of Appreciation to JUDITH GRIGG for her service on the Planning Commission On behalf of the City of Pasco, he commended her for her many years of dedicated service to her community PROCLAMATION - "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH " Mayor Snider publicly read proclamation honoring "Older Americans Month" and affixed his signature He, then, presented it to Jack Cooney and Bill Farrens, representing Franklin County Senior Citizens PROCLAMATION - "EL CINCO de MAYO WEEK " Mayor Snider publicly read proclamation, proclaiming the week of May 1 through May 7, 1983 as a Mexican holiday He presented the Proclamation to Carlos Diaz, representing Mr Adolfo Torrescano PROCLAMATION -"PASCO DAY OF PRAYER " Mayor Snider publicly read proclamation, proclaiming Pasco Day of Prayer He affixed his signature and officially designated date REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference Councilperson Beverly Green reported that the Revolving Loan Fund had been discussed at meeting of April 22, 1983 It will now be under the auspices of the Governmental Conference, but because Pasco's plan had been completed, it was approved Tr-Cities Research Bureau Mrs Green reported that Executive Committee studied ways to go about doing business The group was asked to approve a consultant to make books and do research on industrial development Since more information was needed, this was tabled to next meeting MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1983 REPORTS FROM OFFICERS - Continued Benton-Franklin District Board of Health Councilman Ira Schmidt reported that care for the unemployed once their benefits had run out was discussed by the Board He stated that Pasco should be against a program increasing percentage amount on benefits Pasco/Franklin County Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Mr Emerson Morgan commended Bill Farrens for the efficient way he conducted committee meetings He stated they discussed Senior Center in Connell and whether or not a levy would be needed to finance it It appeared their breakfast program was defeated for the present time and a full report on Senior Citizen bus transportation would be available by August PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER PROPOSED LOCATIONS FOR BENTION-FRANKLIN TRANSIT AUTHORITY PASSENGER BENCHES WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted There was one communication in protest from First Congregational Church, 10th & Henry Mr Gary Crutchfield stated that the Transit Authority has proposed to install passenger benches at 13 locations in the City, all but one of which would be located within public right of way In some cases, the bench would be placed immediately behind the sidewalk, while in other cases, it would be placed on the back edge of the sidewalk In any case, the installation and use of the benches may present concerns to abutting property owners or tenants The Council previously determined that abutting property owners be notified of a public hearing to be conducted this evening to determine the acceptability of proposed locations Benton-Franklin Transit Authority has provided written certification that all abutting owners have been notified of the hearing Mr Brad Anderson, representing Transit Authority, stated that all abutting property owners had been notified of hearing and First Congregational Church had withdrawn their opposition Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed A Resolution will be prepared for May 16th meeting for council consideration ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO 2450 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9 60 080 and 9 60 090 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 9 60 095 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROCEDURES, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES Ordinance No 2450 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No 2450, regarding weed and rubbish abatement procedures, enforcement and penalties Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried (Mr Schmidt voting no) ORDINANCE NO 2451 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 10 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE DEFINING AND PROHIGITING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSES OF UNLAWFUL PUBLIC EXPOSURE AND FACILITATING UNLAWFUL PUBLIC EXPOSURE, REGULATING THE PROVISION OF ENTERTAINMENT INVOLVING NUDITY, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE COMMISSION OF SAID OFFENSES, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Ordinance No 2451 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance No 2451, amending Section 9 10 of the Pasco Municipal Code, which deals with the lewd conduct provisions of the City Code Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried AT Eve n—WeITS, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this //4' day o 4 e•-: :Ili__ E A Sni er, Mayor , 1983 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1983 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued RESOLUTION NO 1576 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN APPROVED BY H U D FOR OCTOBER 1, 1982 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1985 Resolution No 1576 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No 1576, adopting the Housing Assistance Plan approved by H U D for October 1, 1982 through September 30, 1985 Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried NEW BUSINESS Request for Waiver of Admission Taxes from Northwest Rural Opportunities Mr Jackson moved to waive admission tax for musical concert, sponsored by Northwest Rural Opportunities Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried Federal "Jobs Bill" Allocation through Block Grant Program Mr Schmidt moved to approve the time table of events, as outlined in Gary Crutchfield's memorandum dated April 27, 1983, in order to develop and submit a "program" to HUD by July 1, 1983, regarding the City of Pasco's allocation of the Jobs Bill Block Grant Funds Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried Bid Results for Turf Vehicle and Mower Bids were opened at 2 00 P M , April 28, 1983 for one 72-inch riding rotary mower and one turf type vehicle They are as follows Bidder Description Opt I Opt 2 Inland Toro, Inc 72" Riding Mower 10,210 06 9,210 06** Northwest Mowers, Inc 3-Wheel Turf Vehicle 72" Riding Mower 11,858 00 10,013 54 10,358 9,163 0111 5 3-Wheel Turf Vehicle 7,427 42 7,077 42** Turfgo Northwest 72" Riding Mower 8,031 00 6,831 00 3-Wheel Turf Vehicle No Bid **Staff Recommendation NOTE Turfgo Northwest disqualified because it did not meet bid specifications Mr Schmidt moved that recommendation of staff be accepted and bid for 72" riding mower be awarded to Inland Toro at a cost of $9,210 66, and bid for turf vehicle be awarded to Northwest Mowers in the amount of $7,077 42 Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ADJOURNMENT No further business, meeting adjourned at 8 45