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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 ,11 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 -2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 15, 1991 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 -3- No further business, the mee urned at 8 35 P M. a son, May6 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 15, 1991 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 -4