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Home My WebLink About12-21-1987 MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1987 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8-00 P.M. by Leland F Kraft, Mayor Pro Tern ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmen Present were Michael Garrison, Beverly Green, Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, and 1 A. Snider. Emerson Morgan and Joe Jackson were excused. Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg A Rubstello, City Attorney, Jerry Conner, Finance Director, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Dick Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation, and, Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief CONSENT AGENDA Mr Snider moved to approve the consent agenda Seconded by Mr Hendler. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows (a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held December 7, 1987 (b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $464,853.86 ($102,729.79 being in the form of Wire Transfers), and $362,124 07 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 56406 through 56407, and 56409 through 56533 (c) Resolution No 1810. A Resolution Accepting Work by Pappy's Concrete under Contract for Project No 87-9-00 (sidewalk repair along North 5th Avenue). (d) Resolution No. 1811 A Resolution Accenting Work by Transtate Paving, Inc , under Contract for Project No 87-9-00 (patching various city streets). (e) Resolution No 1812 A Resolution of the Pasco City Council Supporting the Tr-Cities bid for the 1989 Washington Centennial Games and Committing Financial Support ($15,000 of hotel/motel tax funds) therefor (f) "Metro Drug Task Force Grant" Interlocal Agreement To approve the Metronolitan Controlled Substances Enforcement Group Interlocal Agree- ment and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement (g) Revocation of business License for La Te Jenita (Tavern) To set a hearing to consider the revocation of the business license for the La Te Jenita (Tavern), 228 West Lewis, Pasco, Washington, for Monday, January 4, 1988, at 8 00 P.M. VISITORS Mr Glen Stroud of 2610 U. Margaret Street addressed the council as a concerned autobody repair shop owner and resident of Pasco He said that he has been to council meetings in the past with the same complaint regarding shops that are in violation of code He wanted it stated on the record "I complained - I told you so " He was concerned about the fire at Terry's Auto Appearance and asked where the "hot spots" were Chief Dickinson and City Attorney, Greg Rubstello, responded that the fire is still under investigation and until the investigation and any proceedings resulting from that investigation are completed, the city cannot make an" formal comment, however, if Mr Stroud would write out his ouestions, they might be able to answer some of them at that time. Mr. Stroud was also concerned about a possible unlicensed paint shop in the 1700 block of Lewis Street The City Manager said he would have our code enforcement officer check into that matter Nadine Leaverton of 2602 W. Margaret was also concerned about the fire at Terry's Auto Annearance She said that the paper said there were 18 or 19 firemen who resnonded She wanted the citizens to be aware that they had to call in firemen. The Pasco Fire Department does not staff that many firemen at one time. She asked Chief Dickinson, out of the firemen who were on duty, how many were para- medics Chief Dickinson responded that there were six men on duty that night and three of them were paramedics. Chief Dickinson also stated that it is the duty of a fireman to save life, then property REGULAR MEETING (Continued) DECEMBER 21, 1987 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFTCERS (a) Ben-Franklin Transit Board Meeting - December 10, 1987. Councilman Hendler reported that the meeting went well and net rather than give a lengthy report, if anyone had specific questions he would gladly answer them. Benton-Franklin Governmental Con'erence Solid Waste Policy & Technical Advisory Committee Meetings - Decenber 15, 198 -/ Councilman Green reported that there is growing concern regarding the solid waste disposal The Department of Ecology deadline for liquid sludge at the landfill is nearing. Mr Crutchfield said that the city has approximately an eight month capacity in their sewage drying beds for storage until the problem is resolved Benton-Franklin Governmen ,.al Conference - December 18, 1987 Councilman Kraft attended the meeting as alternate and reported that they had adopted the 1988 budget and it was on par with the 1987 budget Good Roads Association Meeting - December 16, 1987. Both Councilman Snider and Hendler commented that they would like the Governmental Conference, which is composed of appointed, not elected, members, to help with, instead of jeo- pardize funding for the area. Councilman Snider said that it is the Good Roads Association that meets with the funders, not the Governmental Conference Emergency Medical Services Council Meeting - December 21, 1987. Councilman Green said that she was unable to attend the meeting and Fire Chief Dickinson said that he was unable to find out any information about it. (b) General Fund Operating Statement through November 30, 1987. Mr Crutchfield said in a word the budget was "tight". (c) Weekly Golf Financial Report, week-ending December 13, 1987. Councilman Kraft said that the golf course was $43,000 over the target amount set for this year ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2667 (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1988 Ordinance No. 2667 was read by title only. Mr Hendler moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2667 authorizing the 1988 annual Operating Budget in the amount of $15,512,619. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of 5. ORDINANCE NO. 2668 (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1988. Ordinance No. 2668 was read by title only Mr Hendler moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2668 authorizing the 1988 Capital Projects Budget in the amount of $617,000. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried by roll call vote of 5. ORDINANCE NO. 2672 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WAGES FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL (NON-REPRESENTED) FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1988. Ordinance No. 2672 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved to approve Ordinance No. 2672, adjusting the wage plan for certain non-represented positions for 1988. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of 5 ORDINANCE NO 2673 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SALARIES AND WAGES FOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1988 Ordinance 2673 was read by title only Mr Snider moved to approve Ordinance No. 2673, adjusting the salary plan for management positions for 1988. Seconded by Mr Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of 5. REGULAR MEETING (Continued) DECEMBER 21, 1987 RESOLUTION Nn 1813 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND STATE OF WASHINGTON (FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATIN PROPRA1MING FOR HAZARD ELIMINATION IMPROVEMENTS TO 4TH AVENUE AT A STREET). Resolution No. 1813 was read by title only. Mr Hendler moved to approve Resolution No 1813, authorizing the Mayor to sign a Municipal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation providing for federal funding of signalization for 4th Avenue at A Street. Seconded by Mr Snider. Motion carried RESOLUTION NO 1814 I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO THE MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON (FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMING FOR FUNDS) Resolution No 1814 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved to approve Resolution No. 1814, authorizing theMayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with the Washington State Department of Transportation providing for construction funding for signalization at 4th Avenue and Court Street. Seconded by Mr Snider Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consultant Agreement with Grubb & Ellis. (Tabled from regular meeting of December 7, 1987) The City Manager reported that he had met with Mr Smith of Grubb & Ellis and that minor changes to the contract had been made, specifically, detailing the commitment to Grubb & Ellis to 180 days following the term of the agreement for any potential purchaser referred in writing by Grubb & Ellis. There being no further discussion, Mr Snider moved to approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Grubb & Ellis in relation to the surplus golf course properties and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement. Seconded by Mr. Hendler Motion carried with Mrs Green voting no. NEW BUSINESS I Martin Luther King Statue Committee Agreement. Mr Hendler moved to approve the Agreement for Martin Luther King Statue contribution and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement Seconded by Mr Garrison. Motion carried Agreement to Trim Trees. Mr Snider moved to authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement with Town & Country Tree Service to trim trees in various city parks. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried. Fire Apparatus Bid Results. Mr. Snider moved to award the bid for two (2) 1988 one (1) ton cab and chassis Quick Response Vehicles to General Fire Apparatus, Inc., in the amount of $81,753.36, including sales tax. Seconded by Mr Hendler Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Snider moved to cancel the December 28, 1988 Workshop Meeting because of the holiday season. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Mr Hendler moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 30 P.M. I ATTEST ,r2) At 4A.C.— (' Mary Ann Rails, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 44 day o , 1988. &II