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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING JULY 10, 1989
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,
Joyce DeFelice, Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, E.A. Snider, Joe Jackson
and Luisa Torres. Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City
Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; Dennis Wright, City
Engineer; and David McDonald, Director of Community Development.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr.
Jackson. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows:
a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular
meeting, held June 19, 1989.
b) Bills. To approve General Claims in the amount of
$121,538.77 ($5,194.05 being in the form of Wire Transfer No.
2263; and $116,344.72 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 62075
through 62206.
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $464,581.47; Payroll
Voucher Nos. 11632 through 11790; and 11791 through 11951; and
11952 through 12133.
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, and
Municipal Court non-criminal accounts receivable in the total
amount of $9,343.60 and, of that amount, authorize $7,893.76 be
turned over for collection.
c) Reappointments to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee: To
concur in the Mayor's reappointments to the City of
Pasco/Franklin County Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, as
follows:
Mr. Jack Cooney to Position #7, for a 3-year term
to expire on June 16, 1992.
Mr. Oliver Dilling to Position #8, for a 3-year
term to expire on June 16, 1992.
d) Bradshaw Annexation (MF #89-13-A): To set 8:00 P.M.,
Monday, July 17, 1989 as the time and date for the City Council
to consider annexation petition submitted by Robert and Mary
Bradshaw.
e) Councilmember Appointments. To concur in the Mayor's
appointments of Councilmembers to represent the City of Pasco on
the following boards:
Parks/Recreation Advisory Board
Ben-Fm. Govt. Conference
Sr. Citizens Advisory Committee
Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee
Emergency Medical Svcs. Council
TRIDEC
PROCLAMATIONS:
Joyce DeFelice, Rep.
Luisa Torres, Alt.
Joyce DeFelice, Rep.
Luisa Torres, Rep.
Luisa Torres, Rep.
Ed Hendler, Alt.
There were no Proclamations acknowledged at this time.
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 1989
VISITORS:
Mr. Tony Schouviller, 1118 W. Nixon, expressed concern over alley
behind apartments between 12th & 14th & Sylvester (north side).
He acted as spokesman for other long time residents of Nixon
Street who stated that when the City allowed apartments to be
built on Sylvester, parking was provided for in the back.
Therefore, the alley separating apartments and Nixon Street was
becoming a thoroughfare for traffic and dust. Since the City
allowed parking in back of the apartments, the residents felt it
was the City's responsibility to do something about the alley.
Discussion ensued as to the possibility of alley being improved
by adjoining property owners. If the City improved this
particular alley, it would set a precedent for others and there
were no funds available for this type of service. Mr. Don Reed
and Mr. Howard Huhs both felt the City made a street out of a
neighborhood alley; therefore, the responsibility should be
the City's. Mr. Snider noted that Mr. Schouviller's estimated
cost for improving the alley represented about $100 per lot and
suggested the property owners get together to improve the alley.
Mr. Schouviller agreed to meet with Dennis Wright, City Engineer,
in an attempt to resolve problem and come up with a viable
solution.
RECESS: 8:45 RECONVENED: 8:55
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee. Mr. Garrison stated the
prime discussion centered around an agreement whereby cities
would inspect and improve roadways in all cities.
Good Roads Association. Mr. Snider reported that they
discussed current gas tax situation and its affect upon highway
improvements in the State of Washington. Further, the Energy
Office did not calculate electrical power usage correctly and it
now appears insufficient to meet the demand. One of the options
is to complete unfinished reactors for energy use.
Old Pasco/Kennewick Bridge. Mayor Hendler announced that bond
of $75,000 would have to be posted by July 31, 1989 in order to
halt plans for demolition.
Ben-Franklin Governmental Conference. Mr. Kraft reported the
meeting had been routine in nature.
Grand Old 4th of July. Mayor Hendler reiterated that the 4th
of July celebration had been a tremendous success and the Chamber
of Commerce was looking forward to 1990.
Mr. Snider suggested that special commendation be made to Dorothy
Schoeppach, Parks/Recreation Department, Jim Nagley and
Universal Foods (who supplied all the french fries) for their
outstanding support.
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SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 1989
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE NO. 2732.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING ON A PORTION OF
HILLSBORO STREET AND COMMERCIAL AVENUE; AND AMENDING
SECTION 10.56.080 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 2732 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2732, prohibiting parking on a portion of
Hillsboro Street and Commercial Avenue. Seconded by Mr.
Garrison. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2733.
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE EMPLOYEES AWARD PROGRAM;
AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.43, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 2733 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2733, revising the Employee Awards Program
established under Ordinance No. 2717. Seconded by Mr. Snider.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
20th Avenue and Sylvester Street Traffic Signal. Mr. Jackson
moved to award the construction contract for 20th Avenue and
Sylvester Street Traffic Signals project to low bidder, Power
City Electric, in the amount of $119,658.00 and, further, to
authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Seconded by
Mr. Kraft. Motion carried.
Industrial Wastewater System - Preliminary Design. Mr. Snider
moved to approve the proposed Agreement with Hickerson-Jacobs,
Inc. for the preliminary design of Industrial Wastewater
Treatment Facility and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said
Agreement.
Library Alarm System. Mr. Snider moved to authorize staff to
have a security system installed in the Pasco Library facility at
City expense, and the monthly monitoring costs to be paid by the
Mid-Columbia Library. Seconded by Mr. Garrison. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL:
Mr. Snider stated he would be absent from the next council
meeting as he is getting married.
Mrs. DeFelice stated she would be absent from Workshop Meeting,
July 24, 1989.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Ed Hendler, Mayor
ATTEST:
Evelyn WellrselAy Clerk
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