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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER19,_ 1988
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
An Executive Session was called at 7:30 P.M. to discuss
pending litigation. It adjourned at 8:00 P.M. with no action
taken.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was 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, Joe Jackson
and Emerson Morgan. Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City
Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; Jerry Conner, Finance
Director; Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, and
Dan Underwood, Asst. Finance Director.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Kraft moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr.
Snider. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows:
a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular
meeting, held September 6, 1988.
b) Bills. To approve general claims in the amount of
$297,888.02 ($7,571.65 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 2003 and 2010; and $290,316.37 consisting
of Claim Warrant Nos. 59245 through 59374.)
c) Tree Removal Agreement with FAA To approve the
agreement for tree removal and trimming with the
Federal Aviation Administration and, further, authorize
the Mayor to sign said Agreement.
d) Appointments to Block Grant Advisory Committee: To
concur in the Mayor's appointments of the following to
the Block Grant Citizens Advisory Committee, to terms
which will expire on February 2, 1991.
VISITORS:
1. Manuela Aranda
2. Rosalio Armijo
3. Joseph Balthazor
4. George Harrington, Jr.
5. Edith Harrison
6. Art Napier
7. Raymond Wilson
Civic Appreciation Award. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor
Hendler presented delegation from Pasco Downtown Development
Association with a plague in appreciation for the 1988 Autumn
Festival.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee - September 12, 1988.
Councilman Em Morgan reported that our Mayor gave an informative
speech on upcoming proposed utility tax increase. The Advisory
Committee went on record as supporting proposed levy. Art Finke
gave a report on Area Agency contracts. The next meeting will be
in Connell on October 12, 1988.
Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee - September 14, 1988.
Councilman Beverly Green announced that Glen Miles had retired
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Ben-Franklin Transit Board Meeting - September 15, 1988.
Councilman Ed Hendler reported that temporary service to Finley
was authorized without a vote into Transportation District.
Suggested evaluating the Comprehensive Plan and delay any action 111
on 5-Year Plan until Comprehensive Plan is more responsive.
Emergency Medical Services Council - September 19, 1988.
Councilman Beverly Green reiterated their primary purpose was to
take care of records for EMT's and Paramedics, come up with
funding suggestions and work on stress management.
VISITORS:
Mrs. Kathryn Smith, representing Mothers Against the Closure of
Hanford, read a prepared statement in opposition to Hanford
closure. This group is chaired by Al Yencopal and meets in the
Richland Public Library. She asked for the Council's
concurrence. Mayor Hendler replied that the Pasco City Council
had gone on record for some time in support of Hanford and
thanked her for her concern.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE NO. 2700:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN AD VALOREM TAX
LEVY IN THE CITY OF PASCO IN ACCORDANCE WITH
STATE LAW.
Ordinance No. 2700 was read by title only. Mr. Jackson
moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2700, providing for the 1988 Ad
Valorem Tax Levy plus new construction, voter-approved levy
for the 1971 General Obligation Bridge Bond, and a levy for
the LID Guaranty Fund. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Golf Course Lease: Mr. Garrison stated that committee
selected to review the Golf Course Lease proposals consisted of
Mayor Hendler, Councilmen Garrison and Morgan, Golf Course
Advisory Committee Chairman Harold Herigstad, Parks Director and
City Manager. After thorough review of the individual proposals
and a Committee interview of both proposers, the Committee
concluded as follows:
Both proposals offered similar financial arrangements, both
exceeding the minimum $60,000 requested;
Both proposals offered a sound maintenance program;
Both proposals offered the technical ability to properly
maintain the course and operate the business;
The Dubsky/Tyse proposal reflects a particular combination of
twenty years superintendent experience with eight in the
Tr-Cities and twenty years golf pro experience, fourteen at
Ben-Franklin Governmental Conference - September 16, 1988.
Councilman Lee Kraft announced that a consultant had been hired
for Riverfront Enhancement. There will be a meeting on September
23, 1988, 1:30 - 4:00 to meet with new consultant.
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Therefore, the Committee unanimously recommends the City Council
authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Lease Agreement with
Joe Dubsky in the first preference and present a negotiated
agreement for Council approval not later than October 10, 1988.
Motion by Garrison. Seconded by Mr. Morgan.
Mr. Ron McLean, Business Representative for Operating Engineers
Local #280, urged the Council not to lease golf course facility
as it would result in loss of jobs and with present condition of
irrigation system, he could not see any savings.
Mayor Hendler replied that maintenance would have to be made
regardless of whether the course is leased or not. Mayor
Hendler also stated that under the City Manager form of
government, City Council members were prohibited from
involvement with the Union in any contractual disputes being
negotiated withY City staff.
Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
Demolition of 725 Hugo, 823 S. Myrtle, 112 N. Owen, 626 W. Clark
and 817, 817 1/2 and 819 S. 5th: Mr. Snider moved to award
demolition contracts and authorize the Mayor to sign documents
for said contracts as follows: George Gant Land Levelinhg
$3,719.10 for demolition of 626 W. Clark; R.C. Moore Excavating
$12,946.78 for demolition of 112 N. Owen, 26 W. "A" Street, 817,
817 1/2 and 819 S. 5th; and Higley, Inc. $6,449.45 for the
demolition of 727 Hugo and 823 S. Myrtle. Seconded by Mr.
Jackson. Motion carried.
Mrs. Green moved because of circumstances beyond his control, to
direct staff to return George Gant's good faith bid token in the
amount of $1,226.23. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motio carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business, the meeting adj at 8:55 P.M.
Ed Hendler, Mayor
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