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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1991
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by
Joe Jackson, Mayor.
By City Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Joyce II
DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Dan Lathim, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen
and E.A. Snider. Councilmember Charles Kilbury was absent from
the meeting (excused). Also present were: Gary Crutchfield,
City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; David McDonald,
Director of Community Development; James Ajax, Director of Public
Works; Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Officer; and Kurt
Luhrs, Administrative Assistant.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr.
Garrison. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows:
a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of Regular
Meeting, held March 18, 1991.
b) Bills and Communications. To approve General Claims in the
amount of $172,834.03 ($9,128.50 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 2648 and 2649; and $163,705.53 consisting of Claim I
Warrant Nos. 69341 through 69520).
d) Special Permit - Church/Parsonage (MF #91-06-SP). To
approve the special permit for the Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana
Espiritual to operate a church and parsonage, as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
e) Special Permit - Washington State Migrant Council Classrooms
for Head Start. To approve the special permit for Washington
State Migrant Council classrooms for the Head Start Program, as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Public Signing of Proclamation for "Spring Rally '91 Week", April
13-21, 1991. Mayor Jackson signed Proclamation, proclaiming
April 13 - 21, 1991, as Spring Rally '91 Week, and presented
Proclamation to Russell Wiseman. Mr. Wiseman briefly enlighted
the council on proposed plans for the beautification of Pasco.
VISITORS:
None.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Good Roads Association Meeting. Mr. Snider reported that Norm
McKibbin had been scheduled to speak, however, he became ill and
was unable to attend. Discussion was held on financial problems
ROLL CALL:
C) Health District Funding Formula. To concur in the proposed
five-year phase-in revision of the local funding formula for the
Health District.
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II PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE NO. 2813.
Benton-Franklin District Health Board Meeting. Mr. Garrison
reported a solid waste request by DOE for a site that has been in
operation for a number of years. An agreement was presented for
the Board to peruse and they presently have legal staff looking
into options and legality.
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faced by the State Good Roads Association and they approved $500
to help defray Tyee's debt. Mr. Snider requested a copy of their
budget to see how money is allocated.
TRIDEC Board Meeting. Mr. Lathim reported the meeting as
routine in nature. They discussed the possibility of the Tri
Cities becoming the flagship for DOE.
Visitor & Convention Bureau Board Meeting. Mrs. DeFelice
stated they appointed Dan Sandburg to the Executive Board and
changes to present Telephone Directory were discussed. They are
considering an 800 number for weekend information. Plans are
underway for proposed Railway Museum.
Task Force for Safe Community. Mr. Jensen reiterated that
various reports were given and he particularly commended parents
from the High School for taking an active role to assist the less
fortunate students and giving them a new sense of
direction.
Ben-Franklin Substance Abuse Coalition Board Meeting. Mr.
Jensen reported that an Executive Board comprised of 9 members
had been established for next year. The Board will total 35
members when complete. Funding will be used to combat substance
abuse.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION AND BETTERMENT
OF THE CITY'S WATER SYSTEM.
Ordinance No. 2813 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2813, an Ordinance authorizing the extension
and betterment of the City's Water System. Seconded by Mr.
Garrison. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2814.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2799 VACATING
CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE PASCO LAND COMPANY'S
FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO.
Ordinance No. 2814 was read by title only. Mr. Garrison moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2814, amending Ordinance No. 2799 vacating
certain alley and street rights-of-way in the Pasco Land
Company's First Addition. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion
carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Supplemental Agreement for Federal Aid on Oregon Avenue. Mr.
Snider moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 with the Washington State Department of
Transportation to revise the funding for Oregon Avenue. Seconded
by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL:
The City Manager asked when Councilmembers would like to hold
their Budget Planning Workshop. Concensus was to have it on the
5th Monday in April.
Due to space limitations in Police Court, City Hall and Parks
Administration, the City Manager asked councilmembers if they
would like to walk through the areas so they will have a good
understanding of the problem when staff presents its
recommendation; hopefully in May. They agreed upon the week of
April 22nd.
The City Manager introduced Cathy Seaman, who will be covering
all council meetings and assuming City Clerk responsibilities.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business, the mee ng adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
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