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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.01.03 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 1994 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Councilmembers absent Edgar Hargrow Also present Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Daniel Underwood, Finance Director, David McDonald, Community Development Director, Webster Jackson, Personnel/Purchasing, and Kurt Luhrs, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance Seating of Councilmembers Mr Underwood administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Dan Latium (At-Large), Councilmember Mike Garnson (District 2), Councilmember Charles Kilbury (District 3), and Councilmember Chns Jensen (District 4) Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro-tern Mayor DeFelice called for nominations for the position of mayor Mr Garrison moved to nominate Joyce DeFelice as mayor Mr Strode seconded the nomination Following a unanimous voice vote Ms DeFelice was re-elected as Mayor Mr Strode moved to nommate Charles Kilbury as mayor pro-tern Mr Garrison seconded the nomination Following a unanimous voice vote Mr Kilbury was elected as Mayor Pro-tern Mayor DeFelice stated that serving as the Mayor has been a very enriching experience and she is grateful to her fellow Councilmembers for giving her the opportunity to continue being mayor for another two (2) years Mr Kilbury wanted to thank his colleagues for voting him in as Mayor Pro-tern and he hopes to be able to contribute to the Council CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Strode Motion earned unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held December 20, 1993 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $300,567 78 ($33,722 11 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2839 and 2842, and $266,845 67 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 84457 through 84634) (1993 Expenses) To approve General Claims in the amount of $29,828 29, consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 84635 through 84658 (1994 Expenses) MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 3, 1994 Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $528,463 61, Payroll Voucher Nos 33720 through 33923, and 33953 through 34150 Bad Debt Write-Offs To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, and Municipal court non-criminal and criminal accounts receivable in the total amount of $93,968 68 and, of that amount, authorize $91,626 40 be turned over for collection PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported On December 22, attended a meeting with city staff and representatives from the State Auditor's Office for an exit interview for the purpose of reviewing their findings after auditing the City's financial records On December 29, attended an organizational meeting relating to the bond issue for the construction of the TRAC facility 1993 Cable Bridge Run Mr Lathim reported that the Cable Bridge Run for 1993 was a huge success with 525 runners He especially wanted to recognize the Parks & Recreation Department for their efforts PUBLIC HEARINGS None ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2988 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING HOURLY WAGE RATES FOR TEMPORARY/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES MOTION Ordinance No 2988, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 2988, adjusting the wage schedule for temporary and seasonal positions for 1994 Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 2989 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING NON-CITIZENS AND FIREARMS MOTION Ordinance No 2989, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 2989, an Ordinance requiring a license for non-citizen s to carry firearms Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote of (6) RESOLUTION NO. 2106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT AND A GROUND AND - 2 - eFelice, Mayor REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 3, 1994 BUILDING LEASE AND A LEASE RELATING TO THE LEASE FINANCING OF A PORTION OF THE PASCO CIVIC CENTER PROJECT MOTION Resolution No 2106 was read by title only Mr Garnson moved to approve Resolution No 2106, approving and authonzmg the execution and delivery of a Construction Contract for the Civic Center project and a Ground and Building Lease and a Lease relating to the lease financing of a portion of the Pasco Civic Center project Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Designation of Zoning for Big Pasco MOTION Mr Garrison moved to direct the Planning Commission to conduct public hearings to develop recommendations for an 1-3 zoning district and zoning for Big Pasco and surrounding properties in the event said properties are annexed to the city Mr Kilbury seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 13 P M ATTEST - Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this JiL day of 1994 3