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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.03.04 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Joe Jackson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim and E.A. Snider. Councilmembers Joyce DeFelice and Michael Garrison were absent (excused). Also present were: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Greg Rubstello, City Attorney; Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant; Dennis Wright, City Engineer; Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief; and David McDonald, Director of Community Development. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Kilbury. Motion carried. Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of Regular Meeting, held February 19, 1991. b) Bills and Communications. To approve General Claims in the amount of $261,786.80 ($22,115.30 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 2640 and 2641; and $239,671.50 consisting of Claim Warrant Nos. 68952 through 69122). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $354,513.47; Payroll Voucher Nos. 19235 through 19406; and 19407 through 19581. To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, and Municipal Court non-criminal accounts receivable in the total amount of $39,024.86 and, of that amount, authorize $37,639.92 be turned over for collection. c) Growth Management Interlocal Agreement. To approve the Interlocal Agreement for development of a County-wide growth management strategy and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. d) Resolution No. 1946. A Resolution directing enforcement of the Landscape and Screening Ordinance. e) Resolution No. 1947. A Resolution accepting work by Ibex Construction, Inc. under contract for Project No. 90-02-DPW. F) Resolution No. 1948. A Resolution accepting work by Ray Poland and Sons, Inc., under contract for Project No. 89-2-01. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Joe and Cassie Kerr - Kerr's Family Restaurant - 712 W. Lewis. Mayor Jackson presented a letter of Appreciation to Joe and Cassie Kerr and commended them for their contribution to the downtown area and its revitalization. Larry Saltz - Saltz's Golden Nugget - 214 S. 4th Mr. Saltz arrived at conclusion of meeting; however, Mayor Jackson presented Mr. Saltz with a letter of appreciation for locating -1- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 his business in the downtown area. VISITORS: None. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: TRIDEC Board Meeting. Mr. Lathim reported that they primarily discussed salmon problem as it relates to agriculture. If we are forced to lower dikes for the salmon to migrate, then we face a loss of irrigation for farms, shipping and power shortage. In addition, they heard reports from various steering committees. Good Roads Association Mr. Snider stated they heard report on current legislative issues; and particularly, they discussed Senate bill being proposed which would grant the Governor the authority to appoint a Secretary of Transportation. The present Secretary is not answerable to any elected official so concensus is if it works, don't bother it. Benton-Franklin Governmental Conference. Mr. Kilbury reported that Hillsboro, East Lewis, Edison Street, Wellsian Way, Lewis/Sylvester Street Interchange and W. Kennewick studies have been funded while West Pasco/Riverview and SR 240 studies have not. He called attention to legislation by Senator Jesernig that would direct revenue from Hanford's Low Level Waste Site to the Regional Revolving Loan Fund. Further, Pete Chacon was elected chair of the Minority and Small Business Seed Capital Committee. McDonald reported the hearing had been duly publicized as required by law and an attempt had been made to notify the owner of the public hearing. Due to the state of disrepair, the single family structure located at 1316 East Clark Street was determined by City officials to be a dangerous and substandard building. The owner of the property failed to make needed repairs as requested; therefore, the City, through application of the Uniform Housing Code, hired a contractor to raze said structure. The City incurred a cost of $917.35 for abatement expenses. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Snider moved to assess abatement expenses for 1316 East Clark Street in the amount of $917.35 against that property as a special assessment and a lien upon the property Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 2811. An Ordinance of the City of Pasco establishing a Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board pursuant to RCW 41.26.110. Ordinance No. 2811 was read by title only. Mr. Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2811, establishing a Law Enforcement Officers PUBLIC HEARINGS: IAbatement Cost Recovery - 1316 E. Clark Street. Mr. David -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 and Firefighters Disability Board pursuant to RCW 41.26.110. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Resolution No. 1949. A Resolution of the Pasco City Council, delaring its intention to order the improvement of certain streets; the improvement of which is to be paid in full or in part by the levy and collection of assessments upon the property within the proposed improvement district described herein; and notifying all property owners who may desire to object thereto to appear and present their objections at a public meeting of the City Council, to be held April 15, 1991. Resolution No. 1949 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to approve Resolution No. 1949, declaring the City of Pasco's intention to order the improvements on Road 24 and on West Lewis Street, for which the adjacent properties will be assessed and, further, to set Monday, April 15, 1991, as the date for a public hearing on this matter. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried. (Mr. Kilbury voting no). Resolution No. 1950. A Resolution relating to payment for disposal of low-level radioactive waste on the Hanford Reservation. Resolution Mo. 1950 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to approve Resolution No. 1950, relating to payment for disposal of low-level radioactive waste on the Hanford Reservation. Seconded by Mr. Kilbury. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Demolition Clean Up - 117 N. Owen. Mr. Snider moved to award a contract for demolition cleanup of 117 North Owen to the only bidder, Andrist Enterprises, in the amount of $1,401.40. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5 ) MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL: The City Manager announced the pending retirement of City Clerk, Evelyn Wells, effective April 26, 1991. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meetiyig adjourned at 8:15 P.M. aoe ack Mayor ATTEST: 400P, e yn Wel s, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this /S/ day of C-A4,6,e, , 1991 -3-