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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-03-1986 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P.M. by Joe W. Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL MARCH 3, 1986 By City Clerk. Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Ed Hendler, Beverly Green, Lee Kraft, Joe Jackson, E.A. Snider and Emerson Morgan. Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Donald Francis, Chief of Police and Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda Seconded by Mrs. Boothe Motion carried Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular and special meetings, held February 18 and 24, 1986, respectively. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $98,652.31, Claim Warrant Nos 49524 through 49624. To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $278,074.46, Payroll Voucher Nos. 6752 through 6917; and 6918 through 7081. To approve bad debt write-off in the amount of $2,293 51 and, of this amount, authorize $2,152.11 be turned over for collection. c) Adoption of State Energy Code. To fix 8 00 P.M., Monday, March 17, 1986, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the matter of re- viewing and adopting the revised State Energy Code. d) Public Hearing To fix 8 00 P M., Monday, March 17, 1986, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the Lang Appeal (MF #86-05-CUP). REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Good Roads Association Councilman Beverly Green reported she attended this meeting on February 19, 1986 and they listened to planners from the counties give their needs for 1986. She, briefly, enlightened council on ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of new Interstate Bridge. Visitor & Convention Bureau. Councilman Lee Kraft attended meeting on February 25, 1986 and they primarily discussed revision changes to the By-Laws; planning and goal setting. Transit Board Meeting Councilman Sue Boothe reported that awards had been given to Vanpool drivers in recognition of their safety records. They reviewed wage classification study and authorized the purchase of two (2) carts for collection Health Board Meeting Councilman Sue Boothe stated that Jim Klindworth of Connell had been elected a delegate and Dr Cahn gave an interesting talk on current Aids epidemic. Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference Councilman Beverly Green reported that budget items had been approved, and discussion ensued on first Revolving Loan Fund, and Summer Youth (PIC) PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING 1986 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPROPRIATION It was noted that the hearing had been duly publicized as required by law There were no written communications Mr Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, reported that on December 16, 1985, the City Council conducted a public hearing for the purpose of discussing and approving a Block Grant Program for the 1986 calendar year The Council approved nine activities to be funded jointly by previous Block Grant allocations and the anticipated allocation for 1986 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 3, 1986 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued The 1986 Block Grant Program was approved by the Council with the understanding that the City would receive approximately $290,000 for 1986 activities On January 24, 1986, the City received an entitlement of $250,040 from HUD to operate Block Grant Programs for the 1986 calendar year This allocation is $39,960 short of what is needed to fund all activities, as approved by the Council Because of the shortfall of this year's grant allocation, it has become necessary to amend the 1986 Block Grant Program It would be the Community Development Staff's recommendation that the rental housing rehab activity be deleted Given the limited funding this year, the time it would require to develop a rental rehab program, and the current work load, it is felt that time could be more appropriately spent on less cumbersome Block Grant activities Without the rental rehab program, the City would have $10,040 to re-assign to other activities or to create a new activity Further, it is the recommendation of the Community Development staff that the City create a new activity to provide funding for a Farmer's Market facility to be located in downtown Pasco Such a facility would provide a significant impetus for creating a positive public perception of downtown Pasco In turn, this would bring life back into the downtown area by drawing people in This project would also compliment and strengthen annual activities such as the Autumn Festival and Cinco DeMayo Mrs Pam Door, 2742 Elm Road, urged the council to consider a Farmers Market as a means of supporting them in a depressed time Councilman Snider concurred this was a good suggestion, however, he was most concerned that we should prioritize our needs Personally, he knew of several requests that had been turned down and he felt further study should be made before a final decision was made Mr 1Hendler moved this public hearing be adjourned and reopened for public input on March 17, 1986 Seconded by Mr Kraft Motion carried Mayor Jackson declared the public hearing adjourned until March 17, 1986 at 8 00 P.M NEW BUSINESS 1986 Tr-Cities International Air Show. Mrs Green moved to allocate $3,000 from the Stadium/Convention Center Fund to the Columbia Air Fair Society for promotion of the 1986 Tr-Cities International Air Show and, further, authorize the necessary budget adjustment Seconded by Mrs Boothe. Councilman Beverly Green favored allocation as a means of taking pride in our community. Councilman E.A Snider also concurred due to the fact that it is a major attraction to the area and deserved our support as he felt it would be a one-time request. Sterl Adams, former councilman, urged approval of this request because it would generate activity, crowds and put money back into our community. With the pending closure of blue bridge, we needed this source of economy Councilman Lee Kraft suggested that we establish a limit of approximately $10,000 II as maximum number of dollars available for requests of this nature. He expressed concern that if we continue to deplete our Stadium/Convention Fund, a convention center will never become a reality. Councilman Hendler responded by stating, "if we go tonight, there would be no more money available." He didn't believe in spending everything we get. Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). I I 1986. , PASSED and APPROVED this /7 day of / MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 3, 1986 NEW BUSINESS - Continued Pasco Autumn Festival. Mr. Hendler moved to allocate $5,000 from the Stadium/Convention Center Fund for promotional expenses for the 1986 Autumn Festival and, further, authorize the necessary budget adjustment. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). (Councilman Hendler clarified his motion to reduce amount of money allocated due to the fact that there was no committee yet). Purchase of Replacement Vehicles. Mr. Snider moved to authorize staff to purchase six (6) Police patrol vehicles, one (1) Community Service Officer van, two (2) small pickup trucks, one (1) Senior Center van, and two (2) Detective sedans through the State of Washington bid Let the record show that these are replace- ment vehicles being purchased through the City's Equipment Rental Fund. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Discussion ensued as to type of vehicles and options in each one. It was the general consensus to Put power steering, etc. back into the bid package as we would realize more when it was time to trade them in. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mr. Bud Dazey, representing 1986 Tri Cities International Air Show, thanked the council for their confidence and donation and concluded by stating, "we'll fly on our own from now on." ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr. Snider moved for adjournment. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9 00 P.M. -doe W. Jac on, Mayor I I I