HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.07.15 Council MinutesMINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1991
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joe Jackson, Mayor
ROLL CALL
By City Clerk Council members present were Joyce DeFelice,
Michael Garrison, Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan
Lathim and E A Snider was absent from the meeting (excused) Also
present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Larry Dickinson, Fire
Chief, Don Francis, Police Chief, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative
Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA.
Mr Garnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr
Kilbury Motion carned Consent items are as follows.
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting held
July 1, 1991
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $470,769 92 ($7,656 58 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 2673 and 2674, and $463,113 34 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 70783 through 70926)
C) Contract for Municipal Court Collections To approve the
Agreement with Washington Collector Tn-Cities, Inc , for
Municipal Court Collection Services, and further, authorize the
City Manager to sign the agreement
D) Agreement for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Service at Tr-Cities
Airport To approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Port of
Pasco for the provision of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting services
and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
E) Resolution No 1966 To approve Resolution No 1966, accepting
the work performed by Transtate Paving, Inc. under Contract No
91-3-02 for the 1991 Overlays
F) Re -appointments to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. To
concur in the Mayor's re-appointment of Katie Barton, Odette
Mitchell, and Roy Plockelman, to the Senior Citizens Advisory
Committee, each to three-year terms which will expire on June
16, 1994
G) Special Meeting to Consider Award of a Contract for the
Ruby/Agate/37th Place Sewer Construction, LID #122. To set a
Special Meeting for 7 30 p m, July 22, 1991, to consider
awarding a contract for the construction of the Ruby/Agate Sewer
LID.
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
None
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 15, 1991
VISITORS
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Bill Jesernig, of Kennewick, addressed Council and asked for
$1,000 00 to go towards a fireworks show he is planning for Labor Day
in September He explained that $1,000 00 would buy 82 shells, and
with the pyrotechnicians waving the usual 10% fee, they could buy 8
more shells. However, in order to get everything moving a
commitment of $1,000 from each city is needed
Mayor Jackson asked where the show would be staged and was told it
would be shot from Columbia Park out over the river. Mayor Jackson
then asked if Mr Jesemig had approached Richland and was told that
each city would be approached for a $1,000.00 donation
Mr. Crutchfield explained that the State Auditor stated that cities
could not use Hotel/Motel tax funds for fireworks so the funds would
have to come out of the General Fund
Mrs DeFelice asked what it cost to put on a fireworks show in Edgar
Brown Stadium? Mr Jesernig told council that the show for the
Fourth of July cost $7,000 00.
Mayor Jackson explained to Mr Jesernig that he would like to wait
and see what decision Kennewick and Richland come to before
committing funds
Mr Crutchfield asked Mayor Jackson if he could volunteer to meet
with his two colleagues from Kennewick and Richland and see what
their respective council's feel and if something can be worked out of
that we can come back with that proposal
REPORTS FROM COMMI I ILES AND/OR OFFICERS
Pasco Downtown Development Association. Mr Kilbury reported an
attempt would be made to determine what type of lights to use at the
Farmer's Market
Mr Kilbury also reported that a group of citizens wants to use the
Farmer's Market on Sundays for the sale of arts and craft items
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Mrs DeFelice reported that after
expenses, the Strawberry Festival earned $2,400 00 that would go into
the Senior Center Completion Fund This fund is nearing the
$100,00 00 mark.
Tr-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Mr Kilbury reported that
engineering funds are not yet available for the Sylvester-Lewis Street
interchange
B F Transit Board Mrs. DeFelice attended for Mr Garrison and
reported that the proposed purchases of trolley buses were underway
The buses would have air conditioning and be handicap accessable
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No 2828
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC AND ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO CHAPTER 10 44 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL
CODE
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Ordinance No 2828 was read by title only Mr Kilbury moved to adopt
Ordinance No 2828, adopting a new "Anti-Cruising Ordinance" Mrs
DeFelice seconded the motion.
Mr Garrison asked Mr Crutchfield if council failed to adopt the
proposed ordinance how long would it take to get this ordinance in
place if it was decided that it was necessary?
Mr Crutchfield explained that it could be done as fast as a matter of a
few days. It would be necessary to give one day's notice for a meeting
and at that meeting an ordinance could be adopted that would be
effective immediately declaring an emergency This procedure could
take 48 to 72 hours
Mr Garrison stated that he felt that at this point in time the proposed
ordinance wasn't necessary.
Mr Jensen concurred with Mr. Garrison's statement and felt unable to
support the proposed ordinance at this time.
Mr Lathim stated that it was important to know that council was very
concerned about the cruising situation and should such a situation
arise at a future date something could be done then, but the position
he would take now was that no ordinance was needed
Mr Kilbury took the opposite view and stated that he felt that the
ordinance, while not necessarily needed at the moment, it could be
needed at any time, therefore, he would be voting yes
Mrs DeFelice expressed the opinion that the City of Pasco doesn't
have a problem to the degree that Kennewick had on Clearwater The
message that she would like to send the cruiser's is that if a problem
develops she would be the first one to want to pass this ordinance
immediately However, she was not in favor of the proposed ordinance
at this time
Mayor Jackson stated that his reason for feeling that an ordinance of
sorts, not necessarily one that is configured in the precise way as the
one they were acting on, would be his preference However, he feels
it's very important that action be taken now and not wait for it to be
needed He pointed out that a large percentage of ordinances on the
books today, practically 80%, are dormant and set up just in case they
are needed For these reasons he supported the proposed ordinance
Ordinance failed by the following roll call vote YES Jackson, Kilbury
NO Garnson, Lathim, Jensen, DeFelice
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Security Wall - Sun Willows Golf Course Mr Jensen moved to
authorize expenditure of up to $45,000 from the Contingency Fund for
the installation of a barrier along the Golf Course entry road Mr
Lathim seconded the motion
Mr Garrison moved for an amendment to the motion that the amount
be lowered from $45,000 to $40,000 Mr Lathim seconded the
motion Mr Kilbury stated he would vote against the amendment as
he felt staff shouldn't be restricted that closely as any number of things
could alter the amount needed and staff shouldn't have to come back
to council for approval of an additional amount
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No further business, the mee urned at 8 35 P M.
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Mr Garrison pointed out the memorandum which explained that
$40,000 would be adequate, but that $45,000 was what was being
asked for. The estimate was for $38,000 for the actual work and the
bid process could bring the amount needed down even further
Mr Crutchfield felt he may have "muddied the water" with his
suggestion that it could come down to $40,000 He stated that he was
comfortable with the estimate and hopefully it will be less than
$38,000, but it would be simple for everyone to
Mayor Jackson called for voice vote on the amendment Amendment
failed
The original motion was acted upon The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote YES. Garrison, Lathim, Jackson, Jensen,
Kilbury, DeFehce
Sale of LID #108 Properties. Mr. Garrison moved to accept the offer of
Boyden, Robinett and Associates to purchase 42 lots in LID #108 from
the LID Guaranty Fund in the amount of $220,000 and, further, to
authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to
effect the sale Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried by
the following roll call vote. Yes. Lathim, Jackson, Jensen, Kilbury,
Garrison (DeFelice - abstain).
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Mr Kilbury called Council's attention to a suit that was about to be filed
concerning the buying of the West Pasco Water System It was his
opinion that the suit would cut council off from legitimate debate and,
therefore, wouldn't be serving the public very well. Maybe other
alternatives should be used besides filing suit
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST
Cathenne D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this day o , 1991
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