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Home My WebLink About04-06-1987 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 APRIL 6, 1987 By City Clerk Councilmen present were Beverly Green, Lee Kraft, Joe Jackson, E.A. Snider and Emerson Morgan Councilmen Susan Boothe and Ed Hendler were absent from the meeting (excused) Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief, James Ajax, Director of Public Works, and Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Officer. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held March 16, 1987. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $607,715.92, claim warrant nos 53848 through 54019. To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $290,888.85, payroll voucher nos. 1672 through 1841, and 1842 through 2007. To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount of $10,001.00 and, of this amount, authorize $9,755.55 be turned over for collection. c) Resolution No 1772 A Resolution approving the City's Affirmative Action Plan d) Resolution No 1773 A Resolution concerning the City of Pasco Personnel Board (PMC 2 42 050, et seq ,) and adjusting the terms of its members to coincide with their terms on the Civil Service Commission e) Resolution No 1774 A Resolution authorizing the sale of Fire Station No. 2 property to W E. Heaton. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS Public Signing - Proclamation for Child Abuse Mayor Jackson publicly read and signed Proclamation - proclaiming the month of April, 1987, as "Child Abuse Prevention Month " Mr. Eric Harting accepted Proclamation and thanked the City of Pasco for their interest and concern Public Signing - Proclamation for "Medical Laboratory Week " Mayor Jackson publicly read and signed Proclamation - proclaiming the week of April 12 - 18, 1987 as "Medical Laboratory Week " Ms. Christine Johnson accepted Proclamation and thanked the City Council for their support. Public Signing - Proclamation for "Consumer Credit Education Week." Mayor Jackson publicly read and signed Proclamation - proclaiming the week of April 19 - 25, 1987 as "Consumer Credit Education Week." Mr Richard Hamm accepted Proclamation and introduced Gordan Doerling, Wana Brackenbush and Paula Cady to the audience. Garbage/Dumping Problem Mr. Ray Wilson, 925 N. Elm, expressed his frustrations that garbage is still being dumped in the vicinity of North Wehe and Road 40 east. The City Manager replied that adjacent property owners had been notified, by certified mail, to cease and desist dumping debris/garbage in that area. While the City fully appreciated Mr. Wilson's pictures and information, an officer could not issue a citation unless they, personally, witnessed an individual dumping garbage. On the other hand, if Mr. Wilson witnesses this type of incident occurring,*he may file a citizen's complaint and the individual could then be cited. The City Manager invited Mr. Wilson to be in his office at 8 00 A.M. the next morning and they would both go to the Police Department to take appropriate action. Mr. Wilson concurred he would attend. *and be willing to testify to. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1987 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Parks & Recreation Advisory Meeting Councilman Morgan reported that well at McGee School was discussed because one-fourth of water used was being charged to McGee School After approval from DOE, the well can be operative in approximately 6 - 8 weeks In Volunteer Park alone, they estimate that 75 sprinklers can be eliminated when new system is initiated. Further, dedication for Centennial Park is being temporarily delayed until landscaping work is completed. Then, it is recommended that dedication be held in the early evening hours to enable more people to attend. PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO DISCUSS PROPOSED USE(S) OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING MONEY RECEIVED IN 1987 It was noted that the hearing had been duly publicized as required by law There were no written communications Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, reported that "Although Federal Revenue Sharing was discontinued as of September, 1986, a reserve had been established by the Federal Government that wasn't totally spent by the termination date of the program. The remaining reserve was distributed in February, 1987 to agencies that had been participating in the program. The City of Pasco's share of the reserve was $6,545.00 Pasco has traditionally allocated Revenue Sharing dollars to the Police Department budget. However, staff proposes to use this final and small distribution for replacement of worn and unsafe carpet at the library, any portion of the $6,545 unexpended on the carpet would be allocated to Police services." Councilman Snider suggested using a portion to trim trees in our Parks Staff replied that $10,000 had been budgeted for this purpose in 1987. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed Mr. Snider moved to approve the use of 1987 Federal Revenue Sharing funds for the purpose of replacing worn and unsafe carpet at the City Library, any unexpended funds to be allocated to the support of Police services. Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO. 1771 (Previously Tabled) A RESOLUTION OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO HB 1037 AS IT PROVIDES FOR A SEVEN CENT PER GALLON INCREASE IN THE STATE GASOLINE TAX. Resolution No. 1771 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to approve Resolution No. 1771, stating the City Council's opposition to an increase in the State's gasoline tax. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Mayor Jackson stated he had received some information on how the money is to be spent, and while he doesn't like to increase taxes, there are certain things that must be done and they need a source of revenue. Councilman Snider reiterated that Washington State Department of Transportation is charged with the responsibility of highway maintenance, therefore, request should come from them and not our legislators. He encouraged further research by the WSDOT Main motion carried by the following roll call vote YES Green, Snider and Morgan. NO Kraft and Jackson MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1987 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 26 1 1 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING STUDENT LOADING ZONES AND CREATING NEW SECTION 10.52.045 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No. 2641 was read by title only. Mr Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No 2641, which creates a student pickup attended vehicle only zone on a portion of the west side of 10th Avenue. Seconded by Mrs Green. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO 2642 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE CITY OF PASCO PERSONNEL BOARD AND AMENDING SECTION 2.42.050 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 2642 was read by title only Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2642, an Ordinance reducing the required frequency of meetings of the Pasco Personnel Board Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING REPORTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL 4-Way Stop, 7th & "B" James Ajax, Director of Public Works, stated a report would be forthcoming regarding citizens' concern for signing in the vicinity of 7th Lane and "B" Street. City Hall Remodel. The City Manager reported that our electrical panel will have to be replaced (per State Electrical Inspector), thus increasing bid amount for remodeling. In addition, the contractor recommended stucco for exterior wall as opposed to stuccato board. In the long run, maintenance will be less and it will be more serviceable. This, too, will increase cost and the question is whether or not council feels that increased cost is warranted. It is anticipated that remodeling will exceed $45,000 contingency maximum allowed Following brief discussion, council concurred that it was in the best interest of the City to proceed. Fire Levy. Mayor Jackson urged all to get out and vote for Fire Levy on April 7, 1987 ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr. Kraft moved for arnment. econded by Mr Morgan 71 Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 8 45 P.M Eve yn Wel s, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this61 day of , 1987. -Joe-W J. son, Mayor