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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-1987 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session convened at 7 35 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel and property. Adjourned at 8 00 P.M. with no action taken. 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 Beverly Green, Ed Hendler, E.A. Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Councilman Lee Kraft was absent from the meeting (excused). Also present were Greg Rubstello, Acting City Manager, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, and Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing Officer. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Snider 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 and special meetings, held August 17 and 24, 1987 respectively. b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $397,512.83, claim warrant nos. 55380 through 55535. To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $311,340.94, payroll voucher nos. 3701 through 3901, and 3902 through 4094. To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount of $7,759.42 and, of this amount, authorize $7,399 24 be turned over for collection. c) Old McLoughlin School. To approve the Addendum #1 to the Agreement of Sale of the Old McLoughlin School and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement. d) Resolution No 1792. A Resolution fixing the time and place for a Public Hearing to consider vacation of a certain alley right-of-way within the City e) Resolution No 1793 A Resolution accepting demolition work by John M Keltch Construction, Inc. under contract for Project No. 87-9-00 f) Resolution No 1794 A Resolution accepting demolition work by Rex Moore Excavating under contract for Project No. 87-9-00 g) Resolution No 1795. A Resolution approving the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and Pasco Police Officer's Association, for the "Uniformed" Police Department Employees, for the years 1987-88. h) Amendment of Lease - Water World Marina. To approve the proposed amendment of the Lease Agreement with Water World Marina, Inc. and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Amendment. 1) Remodel of City Facilities to Accommodate Handicapped. To authorize staff to call for bids for the remodel of City facilities to accommodate the handicapped. j) 1987 Patching Contract To authorize staff to calltr bids for the 1987 street patching program. k) Sidewalk Repairs on N. 5th Avenue. To authorize staff to call for bids for the repair of sidewalks adjacent to 5th Avenue, north of Court Street MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1987 VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the council at this time. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Benton-Franklin Transit Board Special Meeting, August 26, 1987. Mr. Ed Hendler reported that they had received petition for annexation from citizens of Finley, requesting bus service to their area. Further, they briefly discussed routine items such as sale of surplus property. Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference. Mrs. Beverly Green reported that two (2) loans had been made to small businesses in the Tri Cities and the DWI Counter Measures Program had been discussed. There would be no assessment to participants in beginning years, however, Mrs. Green voted "nay" as she did not feel the Conference should be getting involved with this type of program. Councilman Snider concurred with Mrs. Green's logic as there were recognized agencies in the Tri Cities who were experts in combating this type of problem. , Councilman Morgan was supportive as he thought it was a good program. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2661 AN ORDINANCE LIMITING PARKING TO TWO (2) HOURS ON BOTH SIDES OF 5TH AVENUE BETWEEN PARK AND OCTAVE STREETS. Ordinance No. 2661 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2661, which limits parking to a two-hour maximum on both sides of Fifth Avenue between Park and Octave Streets during normal working hours between 8 30 A M and 5 30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1796 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 STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMING FOR FUNDS ("A"STREET RAILROAD CROSSING). RESOLUTION NO. 1797 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 (AINSWORTH AVENUE RAILROAD CROSSING). Resolution Nos. 1796 and 1797 were read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved to award the construction contract for railroad crossings pavement markings and signings to the low bidder, Pacemaker Industries, Inc. of Spokane, in the amount of $5,939, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents and, further to approve Resolution Nos. 1796 and Resolution No. 1797, authorizing the Mayor to sign the Supplemental Agreements. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). UNFINISHED BUSINESS Special Meeting - Thursday, September 10, 1987. Mayor Jackson announced that there will be a special meeting of the City Council on Thursday, September 10, 1987, 7 00 P.M., City Council Chambers for the purpose of discussing Anti-Crime Measures. Constitution. In observance of Centennial Year, Mrs. Green will present a slide show on U S. Constitution at workshop meeting of September 14, 1987. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1987 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Proclamation - Bi-Centennial Day, September 17, 1987. Mayor Jackson read Proclamation, proclaiming September 17, 1987 as Bi-Centennial Day at Franklin County Courthouse, 12 00 noon. It was further suggested that the first five minutes of each regular council meeting be set aside to read sections of the Bill of Rights. Councilman Hendler supported the special day, but was opposed to taking time out of regular meetings when we have more pressing items to take care of. As a compromise, Mr Snider moved that prior to each workshop meeting at 7 15 P.M., staff will read from the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and relate the significance of the portion read to Pasco citizens until the entire Constitution and Bill of Rights is read (voluntary basis). Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried , NEW BUSINESS Special Permit Community Service Facility (MF #87-13-CUP)- Mr. Snider moved to grant the Campbell special permit, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion carried. Special Permit Community Service Facility (MF #87-12-CUP) Mr. Snider moved to grant the special permit for religious education at 1040 W Henry Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried. (Mr. Snider was assured that there was no religious affiliation and it would not be in lieu of education = student's free time). Electrical Installation for Fire Department and Public Works Storage Building Mr. Snider moved to award the construction contract for trenching and conduit installation on Maitland Avenue to the low bidder, Red-D Backhoe Service, in the amount of $3,210 28 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Sale of Surplus Vehicles Mr Snider moved to declare the following vehicles surplus to City need and authorize staff to advertise for and sell these vehicles by sealed competitive bid, subject to a minimum bid as indicated Vehicles are to be sold as is, where is 1 - 1977 Chevrolet 4 x 4 Pickup truck, Minimum Bid - $3,000 1 - 1976 Dodge Dart Sedan, Minimum Bid - $ 400 1 - 1977 Pontiac Ventura, Minimum Bid - $ 400 Seconded by Mr. Hendler Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5) Surplus Materials and Eouipment Bid Results Mr. Hendler moved to sell to Oregon Meter Repair, three 3-inch Hersey Compound Water Meters and various repair parts in the amounts of $1,300 and $400 respectively. The proceeds are to be deposited in the Water/Sewer Fund Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Mr. Hendler moved to sell to Condon Sign Shop, one Scotchlite Heat Lamp Applicator in the amount of $1,200. The proceeds are to be deposited in the Street Fund. Seconded by Mr Snider Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Advisory Ballot - Boat Races. Councilman Snider stated he had received several phone calls in regard to future of boat races As an elected official of the people, he felt obligated to ask that this issue be placed on the ballot as an advisory question to see whether the citizens of Pasco really wanted the boat races to continue He would like to know how the people feel about it. Mr. Hendler countered by stating that he felt that the people had elected him to speak for them. If he makes judgemental errors, then they can vote him out but in the meantime, he expressed concern that to eliminate the boat races would have a dramatic impact on retail sales. It is one of the largest revenue sources in our area and he felt we should work to reach a more amicable solution without jeopardizing the Water Follies. General concensus of council was to proceed with advisory ballot 1987. No further business, Mr. Hendler moved for adjour ment. Morgan. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9 0 P.M. nded by Mr. Joe W. Jac p_n, Mayor ve yn We ls, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this A/ day o MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1987 MISCELLANEOUS - Continued Mr. Snider moved that staff prepare an advisory ballot title on whether or not the boat races should continue in Pasco. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES Green, Snider and Jackson. NO Hendler and Morgan. , N Reactor Lawsuit Mr. Hendler moved that we support N Reactor Lawsuit by instructing staff to prepare a friend of the court brief to a maximum of $5,000, provided Kennewick, Richland, West Richland and the two Counties make like contribution. Seconded by Mr. Snider Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5 ) ADJOURNMENT I I