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Home My WebLink About02-02-1987 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M. by Joe I! Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL FEBRUARY 2, 1987 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, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief, and David McDonald, Director of Community Development. CONSENT AGENDA Mr Kraft moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held January 20, 1987. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $250,151.37, Claim Warrant Nos. 53122 through 53224 To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $424,542 27, Payroll Voucher Nos 0840 through 1004, and 1005 through 1171, and 1172 through 1337 To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount of $5,790 54 and, of this amount, authorize $5,662 19 be turned over for collection c) 10th Avenue ("A" to Clark) Traffic and Street Improvements - City Project No. 84-4-01. To authorize staff to call for bids on the 10th Avenue Traffic and Street Improvement Project No 84-4-01. VISITORS Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation - Dave Primus. Mayor Jackson acknowledged Dave Primus, and on behalf of the City Council, commended him as an outstanding volunteer during his tenure on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council He, then, presented a plague to Mr. Primus for distinguished service to the citizens of Pasco on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Council from February, 1978 to December, 1986. Councilman Morgan stated there was no better leadership anywhere. He wished Mr Primus good luck in his new endeavors and commended him for a job well done. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Benton-Franklin Health Meeting Mr Hendler reported they heard annual report from Dr Cahn. The main topic was fees charged for inspections not being consistent in the Tr-Cities. They ranged from $10 to $40 There will be no meeting in February Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference Mrs Beverly Green reported that road plan (Edison Street Pre-Design, Route 224 to Yakima Flood Channel) had been approved, and otherwise, a short meeting Road Jurisdiction Committee Lee Kraft reported that as a result of their meetings and input, every City, County and State highway will be rated Presently, there are 22,000 miles in the State of Washington and while the State cannot afford to bring all roadways up to standard, there are tolerable standards which could be applied They are surveying in Western l'ashington now and Eastern Washington will probably be done in March or April House Ways & Means Committee Hearing - CBC Mayor Jackson asked for council input prior to his attendance at hearing on February 9, 1987, particularly on loss of revenue sharing and its impact Councilman Hendler voiced his disapproval of B & 0 tax increase and urged his colleages to look at other areas for possible relief, 1.e , some return on .3 of 1% of sales tax revenue to Transit Authority. Benton County Commissioner - Bill Sebro Councilman Kraft suggested that a card/letter be sent to Benton County Commissioner Bill Sebro, expressing hope that his condition can be alleviated and he can look forward to a healthier 1987 MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL III MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO 2638 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF HILLSBORO STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FEBRUARY 2, 1987 Ordinance No 2638 was read by title only Mr Hendler moved to adopt Ordinance No 2638, vacating the portion of Hillsboro Street Right-of-Way described therein Seconded by Mrs Green Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) ORDINANCE NO 2639 AN ORDINANCE DEREGULATING TAXICAB FARES AND AMENDING SECTION 5 44 210 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance No 2639 was read by title only Mr Kraft moved to adopt Ordinance No 2639, deregulating taxicab fares Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) RESOLUTION NO 1766 A RESOLUTION DECLARING FIRE STATION NO 2 PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE CALLING OF BIDS Resolution No 1766 was read by title only Mr Kraft moved to approve Resolution No 1766, declaring Fire Station No 2 surplus and authorizing its sale by sealed bid with a minimum price of $50,000 Seconded by Mr Hendler Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) III NEW BUSINESS _ Supplemental Agreement No. 2 - Intercity Bridge 0 & M Manual Mr Hendler moved to approve Supplement No. 2 to the Agreement with Arvid Grant & Associates for preparation of 0 & M Manual for Cable Bridge, said supplemental amount being $9,614.80 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said supplemental agreement. Seconded by Mr Kraft (Pasco's portion - $961.48) Mrs. Green voiced her displeasure over cost of manual regardless of funding ratio. Federal funds are our funds and taxpayers still pay the bill Main motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Mrs Green voting no. Renewal of Annual Emergency Management Services Agreement Mr. Hendler moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County for Emergency Management Services during calendar year 1987 with Pasco's contribution not to exceed $2,000 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement. Seconded by Mr. Morgan Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Golf Course Clubhouse/Restaurant Lease. Mr. Morgan moved to approve the Lease Agreement with Kaddy Shak, Inc., for the operation of the restaurant at the Golf Course Clubhouse. Seconded by Mr Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (Mr. Hendler stated they felt all bases were covered in the drafting of new lease, however, as time goes on some modifications might be needed) No further business, Mr Hendler moved for adjournment Seconded by Mr Kraft Meeting adjourned at 8 45 P M PASSED and APPROVED this /7 day o , 1987 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1987 MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Safety Record. Councilman Kraft commended staff and employees for being safety conscious during period of time when the City was without liability coverage. Councilman Hendler suggested a monetary award to employees and the City Manager replied that an award plan was presently being considered Backwash Facility. It was announced that Representative Grant had submitted Backwash issue in Bill form The hearing should be in a couple of weeks. Mayor Jackson and Councilman Hendler will be attending this hearing in Olympia ADJOURNMENT I I I