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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-1986 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1986 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M. by Joe W. Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL By City Clerk. Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Ed Hendler, Beverly Green, Lee Kraft, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Councilman E A Snider was absent from the meeting (excused). Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief, David McDonald, Director of Community Development, James Ajax, Director of Public Works and Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Supervisor. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held December 1, 1986 b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $337,585 93, claim warrant nos 52595 through 52747 To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount 066,632.96 and, of this amount, authorize $6,386.92 be turned over for collection. VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS a) Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Councilman Morgan stated they had devised a new form to be used for the Nutrition Office which would enable them to get more information. Donations from Foot Care, Health Screening, etc were up, therefore, they would be able to serve more people with the extra money. A suggestion had been made to initiate a "Revolving Chairman" system since it was difficult to get someone to chair the presidency b) Tr-MATS. Councilman Green stated she attended meeting on December 10, 1986 and they, primarily, approved Transportation Plan to be sent on to the Governmental Conference 1987 c) B-F Transit Board Meeting. Mayor Jackson reported budget in the amount of $12,618,450.00 had been approved. He distributed breakdown for council members as well as operation statement through November 30, 1986 Council members asked if agenda items could be made available prior to the Board meeting rather than afterwards so that their input could be conveyed through Mayor Jackson. The City Manager replied he would contact Ben-Franklin Transit Authority. PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATION OF THAT PORTION OF HILLSBORO STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 8, COLUMBIA EAST 1 ADDITION It was noted that the hearing had been duly published and adjacent property owners were sent notices of the hearing. There were two (2) written communications, namely, Public Utility District and James Ajax, Public Works Director Mr. Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated the one block portion of Hillsboro, proposed for vacation, reflects the original "planned" orientation of Hills- boro Street (with a jog in it) Later, Hillsboro Street was built in a straight line, rendering the original plan obsolete. The one block segment of Hillsboro Street (80 feet wide) is already being privately used for tractor and trailer parking, and it has been for several years. There is no evidence to suggest the right-of-way should be retained for any public purpose. Vacation of the right-of-way would affirm its private use by placing the property back on the tax rolls It would also eliminate City maintenance and liability concerns Councilman Hendler expressed concern that if it has an assessed value, then it has a commercial value. Mr. James Ajax, Director of Public Works, stated it had been City policy to waive MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1986 fees for access. Further, the subject portion of Hillsboro street was platted as a part of the Columbia East Subdivision No 1. That plat was approved by the City in the early 70's. Hillsboro, as it leaves 395 heading east toward Commercial Avenue, follows the section line to Commercial Avenue with the entire right-of-way, 80 foot in width, being south of the section line. From information supplied by the owners of Columbia East and a former staff member, Hillsboro Street, east of Commercial Avenue, was dropped down the depth of one lot below the section line because the ownership did not feel it would be reasonable for them to build all III of the Hillsboro roadway as a part of their plat and have it only adjoin their property on one side By the time the Second Columbia East Plat was filed, it became apparent that this would be an area of major development.. At that point in time, it became apparent to all that the logical extension east of Commercial Avenue was to have Hillsboro remain on the section line Accordingly, the plat was prepared that way and necessary dedication occurred. Thus, that portion of Hillsboro, east of Commercial Avenue as originally platted with Columbia East #1, became an unnecessary appendage. Further, the Public Works Department sees no reasons in terms of public roads, public water, public sewer, public storm drain for the retention of this portion of Hillsboro as a public right-of-way The City Manager stated that if we continue to allow it to be used without a right-of-way permit, we could, potentially, be exposing ourselves to unnecessary liability Mr Roger Humphrey, owner of Lot 7, complained that his fence was constantly being backed into, and if vacated, would pose no problem Mr Glynne Bledsoe stated he bought the property in 1981 for the purpose of developing it and reiterated that the lots to the north gave up 80' while the southerly lots gave up nothing The City Manager responded that the City was concerned with public use of the land, not private development I Mr Ajax drew diagram of existing buildings in area and stated the pumps were installed on an angle so that trucks could drive in on Hillsboro, fill their tanks, and exit on Commercial. Mr. Henry Kidwell took exception to this and stated the pumps were installed on an angle so that they could see names on trucks and license numbers better. He favored right-of-way south of restaurant and was opposed to vacation Mr Tom Kidwell, 4320 Riverhaven, asked if this hearing could be postponed so that they could get a right-of-way use permit. The City Manager replied that it was to their benefit, not the publics ' He suggested that this issue be given back to the property owners and let them settle it Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr Hendler moved that this public hearing be postponed until January 5, 1987 for further action Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) Mayor Jackson voting no RECESS 9 15 RECONVENED 9 20 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO 2636 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAGES FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL (Non-Represented) FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR, 1987 Ordinance No 2636 was read by title only Mr Hendler moved to adopt Ordinance No 2636, concerning non-supervisory wage scales for 1987, and to approve the summary publication thereof Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) t 9 4 , 1987 ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting adjour _ ATTrC ejl --a son, Mayor , City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this day o v/I-411/1/ MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1986 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued ORDINANCE NO 2637 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SALARIES AND WAGES FOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1987 Ordinance No 2637 was read by title only Mr Kraft moved to adopt Ordinance No 2637, concerning management salaries for 1987, and to approve the summary publication thereof Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) RESOLUTION NO 1763 A RESOLUTION OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING THAT THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION BE TAKEN TO FURTHER RESTRICT THE SALE AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON Resolution No 1763 was read by title only Mr Kraft moved to approve Resolution No 1763, requesting that the appropriate legislative or administrative action be taken to further restrict the sale and possession of certain fireworks within the State of Washington Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Kraft stated he had received several complaints about condition of slick streets and asked if we had discontinued the use of salt This item will be discussed at workshop meeting of the City Council NEW BUSINESS Contracting Out Municipal Court Prosecution Services for 1987 Mr Hendler moved to approve the Municipal Court Prosecution Contract for the calendar year 1987 with Attorney Terry J Preszler and authorize the Mayor to sign said contract Seconded by Mr Kraft Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Annual Fire Protection Contract with State Mrs Green moved to approve the fiscal year 1987 annual amendment to State Contract #FP-8468 in the amount of $3,629 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Amendment Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) 10th Avenue Signalization and Widening ("A" to Clark) Mr Hendler moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No 2 to the Municipal Agreement relating to Federal funding of 73% of the construction costs associated with 10th Avenue Project Seconded by Mr Kraft Motion carried Golf Pro Agreement Mr Morgan moved to approve Golf Pro Agreement with Joe Dubsky, from 1987 through 1989 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) Councilman Hendler suggested that rules and regulations pertaining to Golf Course should be reviewed by Golf Course Advisory Committee and a report given to the City Council in January MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Jackson announced that members should be making themselves available to serve on various Boards and Commissions New appointees will be announced after the first , of the year