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Home My WebLink About09/09/1963 Business MeetingF, 466 SEPTEMBER 9, 1963 The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson, Councilman Brazier, Lemon, Lynch, Munger, and Robinson, City Manager Smith and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Kurbitz absent and excused. The Invocation was given by Councilman Lemon. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 3, 1963 were approved as corrected. In accordance with action taken by the Council at the regular meeting of September 3, 1963, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded.by Munger that Resolution No. D 602 denying a damage claim filed against the City of Yakima by Carl W. Walker be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Larson, Munger, and Robinson voting aye; Lynch and Lemon voting nay. Kurbitz absent. Lemon stated it is possible that there was some-carelessness in the application of the spray, and that the claimtLnt would not have been able to report the damage within the 90 day limit as he would not have known about the damage until the grass was planted in the spring. Councilman Lynch felt this was not and open and shut case, and th,)t the city is morally obligated to -pay the claim. City. Attorney reaffirmed that the city was not negligent in the application of the sprgy. RESOLUTION NO. D -602, a resolution denying a damage claim filed against the City of Yakima by Carl W. Walker. Judge Mark Fortier being recognized by Mayor Larson requested the Council to approve his pro- posal by passr,,ge of/Ordinance, providing for a joint City- county driver Educational School for traffic violators appearing before the courts and other interested persons. Judge Fortier noted the great need for this type of education because of the increasing number of traffic accidents in Yakima resulting in many deaths, injuries and economic loss due to the higher in- surance rates. Judge Fortier stated that some of the details have been worked out, that he has the assurance of individuals, business, law enforcement men who will contribute their time to the school. Judge Fortier suggested that a part time person be hired at about $2,,,000 per year to head this program, however, he said it would not be necessary to appropriate the funds at this time if not available, that he felt he could solicit fund from interested persons if necessary. No formal action was taken on this matter. The Planning Commission having submitted a report recommending the annexation of certain proper- ty contiguous to the City of Yakima located South of Nob Hill between 24th and 28th Avenue, it was MOVED by Brazier, seconded by Robinson that Petition No. 222 as filed by E. A. & Elizabeth Yergen and others, be approved as meeting the requirments of law, that theCity Manager and the Mayor be authorized to convene a Review Board as required by statute for the hearing and review of this propose, a xction: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vot I' t was then/MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brazier, that the order fixing date of hearing for September 30, 1963 be accepted as read: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz absent. The City Engineer having submitted the following estimate on work performed on city projects during the month of August, 1963. . PROJECT CONTRACT-AWARDED & CONTRACTOR FUND & AMOUNT TOTAL, Edgecliff Mannor & Horizon Heights Sanitary Sewer - Sch. I Edgecliff Manor & Horizon Heights Domestic Water Sch.II June 3, 1963 DeBlasio Bros. June 3, 1963 DeBlasio Bros. L I D 904 - $2,703.00 L I D 908 11757.57 Water Sewer 52 -6 -30 194.32 L I D 905 $ 820.67 L I D 907 424.25 41645.891 11244.921 it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson that said Engineer's report dated, September 6, 1963 be approved and payment of same be authorized: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting .�Iye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent. The following investments were purchased during the month of August: 1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION' U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 30 Day - Payable 9/5/63 $119,652,33 FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION Yakima Yakima L.I.D. L.I.D. 903 - arrant # 17 Warrant 20,564.33 # 904 - # 1 5,137.46 CEMETERY TRUST Yakima L I D # 905 - Warrant # 2 6,435.04 Yakima L I D # 907 - Warrant # 1 2,366.47 Yakima L I D # 908 - Warrant # 1. 2,023.76 WATER -SEWER U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 91 Day - Payable 11 -14 -63 49,602.46 $119,652.33 25,701.79 10,825.27 49,602.46 CURRENT EXPENSE day U.. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 30,E Payable 9 -19 -63 1919`32.09 U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 60 Day-- Payable 10 -24 -63 29,826.75 U. S. Treasury Discount Bills - 91 Day - Payable 11 -29 -63 49,566.00 99,344.84 Total investments purchased during the month of August,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305,126.69 The following investments were sold during the month of August: 1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION Treasury Discount Bills #5024921 @ loom & #10682127/128 @ $118,660.97 1 rlI LJ 17 1 1 1 1 r U. S. Treasury Discount` Bills # 10835561/564 @ 10 M 39,707.20 U. S..Treasury Discount Bills # 4948341 @'loom &.# lo681989/992 @ 13$,110.12 Yakima FIREMEN'S RELIEF '& ''PENSION I D Yakima L. I. D. # 846 - Bonds #23/24 1,000.00 Yakima L. I..D. # 857 Bonds #16/18 1,500..00 Yakima L. I. D. # 861 - Bonds # 8 300.00 CEMETERY TRUS Yakima L I D Yakima L I D Yakima L I D Yakima L I D Yakima L I D Yakima L I D Yakima L I D 74$ - Bond # 11 851 - Bond # 14 CURRENT EXPENSE U. S. Treasury Discount Bill# 109693 @ 50 M U. S. Treasury Discount Bill # 132050 @ 50 M ARTERIAL STREET 500.00 300.00 3,000.00 75.00 1,034.77 241.37 1,535.15 49,$90.33 49,62$.50 466 $296,478.29 22;$00.00 6,6$6.29 99,51$.$3 U. S. Treasury Discount 891 - Bbnd-s # 7/12 $$0 - Warrants # 5 884 - Installment Note # 1 897 - Installment Note # 1 898 - Installment Note # 1 CURRENT EXPENSE U. S. Treasury Discount Bill# 109693 @ 50 M U. S. Treasury Discount Bill # 132050 @ 50 M ARTERIAL STREET 500.00 300.00 3,000.00 75.00 1,034.77 241.37 1,535.15 49,$90.33 49,62$.50 466 $296,478.29 22;$00.00 6,6$6.29 99,51$.$3 U. S. Treasury Discount Bills #10873766/7 & #10921550 @ 10 M 29,$57.42 29,$57.42 Total investments sold during the month of August . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 435040.$3 Gladys H. Richter City Treasurer it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Munger, that.said report dated August 31, 1963, be accepted and approved: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson.voting. aye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent. Under new business, Councilman Brazier suggest that the Council-give thought to the matter of annexing new areas to the city, that annexation would be a progressive step forward for the city, that many residence have expressed a desire to be in the city, that he hoped immediate steps could be taken to make a study of this matter in order that it could be placed on the ballot in the coming 1964 election. Councilman Lynch concurred with Brazier. Mrs. Dow Lambert)' st91ted before annexation is considered the present needs of the city should be taken care of, such as the sewer systems and the blighted areas. Dr. Bittner agreed with Councilman Brazier': proposal stating that by annexing new areas we could reach the 50,000 population level and this would be of great advantage to the city. City Manager Smith stated that annexation plans are needed in order to delineate boundaries and to extend utility lines, that he and the staffwould be glad to make this study. Manager Smith having requested permission to initiate condemantion proceedings to expedite the purchase of certain property owned by Gordon Spencer on 38th Avenue and Webster, it was MOVED by Brazier, seconded by Munger that a resolution be prepared providing for said ��dction: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz absent. Manager Smith informed the Council that Contractors now working in this area, have been in- structed not to proceed with the improvement until permission is given. There being no further business to come before - the Council, it wa's MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Brazier that we do now adjourn at the hour of 4;50 p.m. carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz,at-18,ent. ATTEST - iJAME A. SMITH, CLE: Correction.- JOHN M. LARSON, MAYO Mrs..Dow Lambert wanted to go on record as being for the annexation.