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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.02.18 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 30 P M by Charles D Kilbury, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joe Jackson, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode Councilmembers absent Michael Garrison Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Haney, Acting City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Bob Alberts, Public Works Director, Denis Austin, Police Chief, Dave McDonald, City Planner, and Tim Arntzen, Management Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Strode Motion carried unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held February 3, 1997 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $538,734 34 ($31,625 25 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 3040 and 3041, and $507,109 09 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 100747 through 101020) C) Resolution No 2299 To approve Resolution No 2299, fixing 7 30 p m, March 17, 1997, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation of a portion of Empire Drive PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS B F Transit Authority Board of Directors Meeting - February 13, 1997 Mr Jackson reported that the current Board of Directors and officers have been re-elected and he informed Council that the Transit Authority has requested that member agencies allow the Transit Authority to purchase surplus items at 10% over appraised value, just as they allow member agencies to purchase their surplus items PUBLIC HEARINGS Vacation of Idaho Avenue between Blocks 25 and 26, Frey's Addition (MF #97-03-V) Mr David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published and posted as required by law Mr McDonald explained that Connell Oil, the recent purchaser of Blocks 25 and 26 in Frey's Addition, petitioned to have Idaho Avenue abutting said blocks vacated Staff feels this vacation request is consistent with the vacation plan for Frey's Addition MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1997 The City Engineer has no objection to the vacation and Franklin Co PUD and Cascade Natural Gas have not requested any easements to be retained MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF IDAHO AVENUE BETWEEN BLOCKS 25 AND 26, FREY'S ADDITION Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO. 3218 AN ORDINANCE VACATING IDAHO AVENUE BETWEEN BLOCKS 25 AND 26, FREY'S ADDITION MOTION Ordinance No 3218, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3218, vacating that portion of Idaho Avenue between Blocks 25 and 26 of the Frey's Addition Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 3219 AN ORDINANCE NAMING A STREET THAT WAS HERETOFORE UNNAMED MOTION Ordinance No 3219, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3219, naming a heretofore unnamed street within the Broadmoor Park Development Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 2300 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BEN FRANKLIN PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY BUS PASSENGER BENCHES AND A SHELTER MOTION Resolution No 2300, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to approve Resolution No 2300, authorizing Ben Franklin Transit to install bus benches at 4th Avenue and Columbia Street and 1029 West Sylvester Street and, further, to install a shelter on the Gngg's Department Store property on West Columbia Street Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS CADD/Mapping Technician Position MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the City Manager to employ a CADD/Mapping Technician at Grade 49 and to include the associated expense in the 1997 General Fund Supplemental Budget Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote -2- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1997 Associate Engineer Position MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the City Manager to employ an additional Associate Engineer and to include the associated expense in the 1997 Water and Sewer Fund Supplemental Budget Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote Sale of Surplus Vehicle MOTION Mr Jensen moved the declare one 1994 Ford Van surplus to City needs and authorize staff to sell it "as is" and "where is", and to determine an appropriate method of sale, with a minimum price set at $7,000 Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL None ADJOURNMENT further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7 43 P M / Ate 4/%4.d // A.4 , - '- Charles D Kilbury, M yo'r ATTEST Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 3 day of March , 1997 -3-