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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-1988 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1988 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P.M. by Ed Hendler, Mayor. ROLL CALL By City Clerk Councilmen present were Michael Garrison, Beverly Green, Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, E A. Snider and Joe Jackson. Councilman Emerson Morgan was absent (excused for indefinite period due to surgery) Also present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, and David McDonald, Director of Community Development. CONSENT AGENDA Mr Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda, as amended Seconded by Mr Kraft. Motion carried Consent items are as follows a) Approval of Minutes. To annrove minutes of regular meeting, held January 4, 1988 b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of $176,530 23 ($10,748 28 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 1774 and 1781); and $165,781 95 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 56653 through 56654, and 56658 through 56772 (1987 Claims) To apnrove General Claims in the amount of $45,950.38, claim warrant nos 56655 through 56657, and 56773 through 56802. (1988 Claims) c) Lease of City Property for Farming Purposes To approve the Addendum to Lease with Tinpett Land and Mortgage Company to extend the Lease of City nronerty for farming purposes, under the specifications de- lineated therein d) Donation of Property to the City. To accept Lot Nos 17 and 18, Block 13, Riverside Addition, as a gift to the City from Irene Horrigan. e) Handicanned Remodel Project at Sylvester To authorize staff to call for bids to install handicapped restrooms in the Sylvester Park building f) Appointment of Council Representative to Good Roads Association To concur in the Mayor's appointment of Councilman E A. Snider to be the City's representative on the Benton-Franklin-Walla Walla Counties Good Roads Transportation Association for 1988. g) Resolution No. 1816. A Resolution providing support for the expansion of the Agriculture Industry in Franklin County h) General Fund Reduction of Ending Balance. To authorize the transfer of $50,000 from the General Fund Ending Balance to the Police Department for extraordinary jail expenditures, all within the 1987 General Fund 1 ) / Street Fund Reduction of Ending Balance. To authorize the transfer of $27,000 from the Street Fund Ending Balance, $12,000 to Bridge Maintenance and $15,000 to Traffic Control Devices, all within the 1987 Street Fund. j) Cemetery Fund Reduction of Ending Balance To authorize the transfer of $1,600 from the Cemetery Fund Ending Balance to Insurance Expense, all within the 1987 Cemetery Fund k) Athletic Program Reduction of Ending Balance. To authorize the transfer of $5,000 from the Athletic Program Fund Ending Balance to Miscellaneous Professional Services, all within the 1987 Athletic Program Fund. 1) Stadium/Convention Center Fund Reduction of Ending Balance. To authorize the transfer of $1,500 from the Stadium/Convention Center Fund Ending Balance to Cultural and Recreational Facilities, all within the 1987 Stadium/Convention Center Fund MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1988 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Benton-Franklin Transit Authority. Mr. Hendler attended meeting on January 14, 1988, and a raise of $.55 per hour was given to Dial-A-Ride drivers as they had had no raise in salary since 1986. Internal discussion was held regarding credibility of transit authority's lack of ridership. They were still perusing various routes in an attempt to be more productive. Emergency Medical Services Council. Mrs. Beverly Green stated they discussed survival packets for EMS people. It has been determined that paramedic personnel are exposed to as much danger as Police/Fire personnel and their stress level is equal Further, 312 people have been trained in CPR from Franklin County. Next month, election of officers will be held PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARINGS OPEN TO DETERMINE METHOD OF RECOVERING CITy COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES AT 108 OWEN AND 1508-1510 EAST GEORGE STREET The City Clerk read notice of public hearing. Mr. Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated the hearings had been duly publicized and all affected property owners received notices. There were no written - communications received from property owners. Due to a collapsed roof and floor system and extreme disrepair, the residential structure at 108 N. Owen Avenue was determined by City officials to be a dangerous building. The owners of the property failed to make needed repairs as requested by the City to secure the safety and welfare of the public. As a result, the City, through 'application of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, hired a contractor (lowest competitive bid) to raze said structure. The City incurred a cost of $1,972.42 for the abatement of said structure. Due to dilapidation and vandalism, the residential structure at 1508-1510 East George was determined by City officials to be a dangerous building. The owner of the property failed to make needed repairs as requested by the City to secure the safety and welfare of the public. Therefore, the City proceeded to raze said structure under Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The City incurred a cost of $1,929.87 for the abatement of said structure The City Manager stated that since the property has been acquired by Franklin County as a result of the failure of the previous owner to pay taxes, that a lien should be placed on the property in the event it is sold. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Kraft moved to assess abatement expenses for 108 N. Owen Avenue, in the amount of $1,972.94, against said property as a special assessment and lien upon the property. Seconded by Mr. Jackson. Notion carried Mr Snider moved to assess abatement expenses for 1508-1510 East George, in the amount of $1,929.87; against said property as a special assessment and lien against the property. Seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion carried. MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARINGS OPEN TO DETERMINE METHOD OF RECOVERING CITY COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES AT 312 W. SHOSHONE AND 126 AND 126 1/2 W. LEUIS The City Clerk read notices of public hearing. Mr. David McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated the hearings had been duly publicized and all owners of record notified of the hearing. Due to fire damage, the residential structure at 312 W. Shoshone was determined by City officials to be a dangerous building. The owners of the building failed to make needed repairs as requested by the City to secure the safety and welfare of the public. As a result, the City - through application of the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, hired a contractor (lowest competitive bid) to raze said structure. The City incurred a cost of $6,651.97 for the abatement of said structure MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1988 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Mr. Bill Conner, Attorney for Metropolitan Mortgage, stated they had never fore- closed on the property and after the fire, took the insurance money and applied it to balance owing. At the present time, they have no interest in the property. The City Attorney replied that staff will pursue legal ownership by title search, etc Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Snider moved to declare abatement expenses for 312 W. Shoshone, in the amount of $6,651.97, to be a personal obligation of the property owner and direct the City Attorney to collect same by use of all appropriate legal remedies. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried. MAYOR HENDLER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR RECOVERING COSTS OF ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS AT 126 AND 126 1/2 U. LEUIS The City Clerk read notice of public hearing Mr David McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated the hearing had been duly publicized and all owners of record notified of the hearing. Mr. McDonald stated that due to the state of disrepair, the commercial structure at 126 and 126 1/2 U. Lewis was determined by City officials to be a dangerous building The owners of the property failed to make needed repairs as requested by the City to secure the safety and welfare of the public. The City incurred a cost of $32,483 84 for the abatement of said structure. Mrs. Juanita Saunders stated she had not been notified of proposed abatement. The building was formerly owned by Columbia Service Center, Inc. which was a corporation comprised of Mr. & Mrs. Saunders and her mother-in-law. Due to terminal illness and subsequent death of her husband, she was unable to maintain the business. She sent a Quit Claim Deed to Metropolitan Mortgage Company and relinquished the business and building to Riverview Electronics. Again, it was determined that legal means would be pursued to track down reputed owners of property. Mr. Bill Conner, Attorney for Metropolitan Mortgage Company, again reiterated they had never foreclosed on this property, however, they will wait for a legal opinion Following three (3) calls from Mayor Hendler for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Snider moved to declare abatement expenses for 126 and 126 1/2 U. Lewis Street in the amount of $32,483 84, to be a personal obligation of the property owner and direct the City Attorney to collect same by use of all appropriate legal remedies Seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion carried. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO 2674 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A LOCAL NARCOTICS CONTROL PROGRAM FUND (LNCPF), AND CREATING NEU CHAPTER 3.118 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No 2674 was read by title only. Mrs Green moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2674, creating the Local Narcotics Control Program Fund. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Ed Heidle , Mayor ATTE Eve yn Wel s, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this // day o , 1988. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1988 MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Hendler asked that we get our speaker system updated. Staff took note. Mayor Hendler asked that we put the subject of a suggestion box on workshop agenda He proposed cash awards of $500, $300, and $200 to any employee suggesting a cost effective idea which might be implemented. The City Manager replied he had been thinking of something like this and a report will be forthcoming ADJOURNMENT No further business, Mr. Snider moved for adjournment. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 810 P.M.