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Home My WebLink About10/02/1961 Business Meetingr 218 OCTOBER ';2, 1961 In accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, the City Council met on this date to hear those citizens wishing to be heard on the City of Yakima, 1962 Budget. Mayor Bostic, Councilmen Barber, Bostic, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson, City Manager Smith and City Attorney Arntson were present. All persons present were heard both for and against said Budget. Mr. Marshall Jones, President of Cascade Natural Gas protested the increase of the business and occupational tax for his company, stating that said company is not a monopoly as are other utilities and suggested that this'tax be-extended to all fuel dealers. Mr. Fred Velikanje, attorney, spoke on behalf of other fuel dealers and stated that they will protest such a plan. Mr. Ron Johnson, manager of Pacific Telephone Northwest discussed the matter of increasing the business and occupational tax further emphasizing that such increases are passed on to the customer. Mr. Ed Thomas, manager of the Pacific Power & Light Company stated that raising this taxon utilities does not encourage annexations to the City. Mrs. Helen Silbert, head Librarian again protested the payment of retirement expense from the-.' - millage paid by the City to the Yakima Valley Regional Library. Mayor Bostic discussed certain changes in the Preliminary Budget which are being considered by the Council. Mr. Jules Schockley, Fire Department employee expressed appreciation for the attention being given his department. Mr. Virgil Wilson, mechanic for the Fire Department, protested the Council decision not,- to ' raise ,his salary. Mayor Bostic announced that the Budget will probably be adopted on Wednesday the 4th*day of October, 1961. All persons present having been heard on matters concerning the 1962 Budget for the City of Yakim it was MOVED by Lemon, seconded by Barber that the hearing on said budget be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on Wednesday, October 4, 1961 at thg hour of 3:00 o'clock P. M.: carried, Barber, Bostic, Keith, Larson, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote„ There being no other business to be considered at this time Mayor Bostic declared the meeting adjourned, at the hour of 4:30 P.M. OCTOBER 4, 1961 The City Council met in regular session to conduct the regular business of the City and continue the hearing on the 1962 Budget in accordance withaacti.on taken by them on October 2, 1961. Mayor Bostic, Councilmen Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon and Robinson, City Manager smith and City Attorney Arntson present on roll call. Maxwell absent and excused. Councilman Lemon gave the invocation. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 1961 were approved as read. In accordance with action taken by the City Council on October 2, 1961, this meeting was again opened for discussion and hearing on the Final 1962 Budget for the City of Yakima. Mrs. Helen Gilbert spoke to counteract rumor and informed the Council that the advertising in the local papers for the Yakima Valley Regional Library, is a gift from an interested citizen. Mayor Bostic informed the representatives of the utility companys who were present, that the Council is considering the increase of business and occupational tax for a period of one year only. There being no further comments for or against said budget, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Larson that the Preliminary Budget adopted by the City Manager and Mayor, be amended in the following particulars: ]L. That the distribution of General Property Tax millage ,distributed to Current Expense be changed to 6.3736 mills which will yield $300,130.00, and that distributed to the Street Fund be changed to 4.6751 mills which will yield$220,152.00. 2. That Item 4 -73, Receipt Per Budget Transfer, in the Revenues for the' Arterial Street Fund be reduced in the sum of $11,635.00, and that a new item of revenue entitled 4 -72 L.I.D. Participation,.be added to the Arterial Street Fund in the sum of $11,35.00. 3. That the appropriation to Item $ -37, Transfer to Arterial Street Fund, of the appro- priation to 31 - Streets be reduced in the sum of $11,635.00. 4. That the Salaries - Part Time - Temporary & Overtime - Special Assignments item of the Salaries & Wages classification of the appropriation for 31 - Streets be reduced in the sum of $240.00, and the position of Foreman III in the same classification and department be changed to Foreman IV and the salary increased $20.00 per month, or a total appropriation of $240.00 5. That the following changes be made in the following listed departments within the Current Expense Fund: POLICE DEPARTMENT Add 1 range ($20 mo.) salary adjustment to each of the 14 Sergeant and Detective positions Add 1/2 range ($10 mo.) salary adjustment to each of the 4 Captain positions Add 1 Radar Unit to Capital or Betterment classification 21 -6 -21 "Stationary Equipment " - Total Police Department Additions L $3,36o. 480. 1,200. 45,040.00 s 1 L 1 I I 1 1 1 OCTOBER 4, 1961 FIRE DEPARTMENT Add 1 range ($20; mo.) salary adjustment to each of the 12 Lieutenant and 6 Captain positions Add 1/2 range ($10 mo.) salary adjustment to each of the 1 Assistant Chief, 3 Battalion Chiefs, 1 Fire Marshal and 1 Signal Superintendent positions Total Fire Department Additions FINANCE DEPARTMENT Add 1 range ($15'mo.) salary adjustment to 1 Accountant I position CIVIL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT Add miscellaneous Civil Defense Equipment $1075 to Capital or Betterment classification 07 -6 -21 "Stationary Equipment" Total Civil Defense Department Addition MUNICIPAL COURT DEPARTMENT Add $300 for Judge to attend Magistrates' School in Los Angeles to Maintenance & Operation classification 03- 7-50 Total Municipal Court Department Addition TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ADDITIONS J 219 $4,320. - - - 720. 5,040.00 $ 180. 180.00 $1,075. $ 300• 11,075.00 300.00 $11,635.00 And that the City Manager make all incidental corrections in said Preliminary Budget occasioned by the aforesaid amendments:. carried, Barber, Bostic, Keith, Larson, Lemon and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Maxwell absent. Moved by Barber, seconded by Keith that Ordinance No. 290 adopting a budget for the City of Yakima for the year of 1962 and fixing and levying the amount of taxes necessary to balance said budget, be passed as read: carried, Barber, Bostic, Keith, *Larso n, Lemon and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Maxwell absent. ORDINANCE NO. 290, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the City of Yakima, Washington, for the year of 1962, appropriating funds for the estimated expenditures, and fixing and levying the amount of taxes necessary to balance the estimated revenue with the estimated expenditures. Petitions No. 108, 109 and 110 having been filed with the City Clerk on September 28, 1961 by Mark Gilbert and others requesting the formation of local improvement districts for the construc- tion of concrete curbs, gutters and the surfacing of certain streets and the installation of water and sewer lines in Lots 1 through 16 of Peach Ten Addition, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by Lemon that said petitions be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation: carried, Barber, Bostic, Keith, Larson, Lemon and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Maxwell absent. Petition No. 111 having been filed with the City Clerk on October 2, 1961 by John F. Chesterley requesting the vacation of a portion of the alley remaining in Block 330 of Ker's Second Addition to North Yakima and Block 330 of Capitol Addition, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Barber that said petition be referred to the City Manager and the Planning Commission for study and recommendation: carried, Barber, Bostic, Keith, Larson, Lemon and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Maxwell absent. The following investment report as submitted by the City Treasurer was read by the Clerk of the Council: September 30, 1961 City Manager Yakima, Washington IDear Sir: The following investments were purchased during the month of September: CURRENT EXPENSE U. S. Treasury Discount Bills Maturing December 28, 1961 CITY STREET U. S. Treasury Discount Bills Maturing December 28, 1961 ARTERIAL STREET 1U. S. Treasury Discount Bills Maturing December 2$, 1961 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION FOR LIBRARY BUILDING IU. S. Treasury Discount Bills Maturing December 28, 1961 The following investments were sold during the month of September: CEMETERY TRUST Yakima L.I.D. #694 - Bonds 53/54 Yakima L.I.D. #763 - Bond 13 $19,$$7.00 $ 19,$$7.00 9,943.50 9,943.50 29,$30.50 292$30.50 19,887.00 19,887.00 $ 79,548.00 1,000.00 50.00 I F, 220 0 CTQBEB-4- —1R6-1 Yakima L.1.D. #764 - Bond 11 200.00 Yakima L. D. #767 - Bond 10 /11 150.00 Yakima L.I.D. #780 - Bond 37 `500:00 Yakima L.I.D. #$29 -- Bond 9 200.00 Yakima L.I.D. #839 - Bond 9 350.00 Yakima L.I.D. #849 - Warrants 50/54 = 500.00 Yakima L.I.D. #877 - Bond 1/4 1,995.90 FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION Yakima L.I.D. #823 - Bond 11 500.00 Yakima L.I.D. #825 - Bond 10 500.00 Yakima L.I.D. #836 r Bond 14/15 1,000.00 APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Thomas C. Bostic, Mayor George D. Smith, City Manager Gladys H. Richter, City Treasurer $4,945.90 Yours very truly, s/ Gladys H. Richter City Treasurer 2.000.00 ,945.90 Moved by Larson, seconded by Barber that said report be accepted and approved: carried, Barber, Bostic; Keith, Larson, Lemon and Robinson voting aye by voice vote., Maxwell absent. Manager Smith reported on the offer of the I.O.O.F. Lodge to give to the City, 6 benches for placement in the downtown area. He stated that this matter has been considered by the Planning Commission and while they are not opposed to the idea, they recommend that said benches should be installed on a trial basis under restriction by the City and that no advertising be allowed on them and that all possibility of accident and sidewalk clutter be avoided. Manager Smith con- curring with the Planning Commission in this matter, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by Larson that the City Manager be and is hereby authorized to accept the offer of 6 benches from the Odd Fellows Lodge and work out matters of maintenance, liability, location, etc.: carried;, Barber; Bostic, Keith, Larson, Lemon and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by Barber that we do now adjourn at the hour of 4:20 P.M; carried, Barber, Bostic, Keith, Lar.eon, Lemon and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Maxwell absent. ATTEST. 'CITY CLERK (0 M A Y O R I. 1 P, 1