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1945-09-04 City Council MinutesM , A letter was read, from the -Great Tlor Phern Railway Co. stating they are willing to share the cost of materials for surfacing First Avenue '17orth., approximately 1000 feet, to the extent of approximately 0310. A motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Chandler. that we b.la.ck-top First Avenue THorth approximately 1000 feet, the property owners to pay_ . , for the material. Motion carried by.a unaminous vote of the Courj.eil. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. K�­ ZI-ty Clerk Meyor - August 2-1,-1.945. The Council met in regular session lvith Mayor Pourtner presiding., The roll. call showed the following councilmen present Chan.dlei•,- cGibbon, Savage, Clausen and Hansen. - A motion was -made by Savage and seconded by,Chandler that the bill of Ray. Mc.Keever for labor :on the street '564 and on,tile water, for 32 be allowed. Motion car•-riedi A motion was made by. handler and seconded by Savage that the order for the Deming pump be cancelled. A vote.of the council showed Chendler yes,_ McGibbon no, Savage no,. Clausen no., and Hansen no. After some discussion a new motion watt made by Savage and seconded. by Hansen that the Clerk notify the Polson Implement Co. if they could not make delivery on the pump by September first to cancel the order. ,Motion.carried-,. Viater Supt. Doty reported the department was in need of meters anal boxes, also copper tubing. A motion was made by McGibbon, and. seconded by Savage that -he purchase 20 meters and boxes also 800 feet of eoppert- tubing: Motion carried. a Mayor Pourtner•reported that Mrs..,Strance of the library board, had asked about having the windows of the library building puttied and painted.. A motion was made by Chandler and seconded by Savage that the City Council be authorized to make the neseccary repairs of the library building, the puttying• alfd'-painting of the windows and doors, . and painting of the roof . Motion carried. Water Supt. Doty reported that.the water.pressure in north Ediiionds register- ed at 50 pounds. Cliff L:.fartin reported that we could not get the County .to do the work on the. streets. ;It was suggested to contact the Washir;gton &sphalt co, that w-e may be able to get them to do the work for us. k motion was made by Savage and seconded by IlicGibbon that the meeting adjourn arti1- Aug Lis t 22 at 7;30. Motion carried. City Clerk aayo r Septeiiiber . 4, 1945. The Council met in regular v ession with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present,, Chandler, MoGibbon, Jones, Savage and Clausen. The Water Colle.otore.and Treasurers reports were read. A -motion was made by McGibbon and -se ' conded by Savage that.the following bills which were apprOv- ed by the financecommittee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Ed Woodfield., labor,at park------ 10..00 B. B..Hubbard,, insurance----19.52 P..S. Power & Light.,..lights--------- 220 P:,S. Power & Light, lights- 1.22 A. C. McClurg, books library------- �:2.66 Ray Mcdeever, labor--------- 48.00 American Library Asso.,supplies-;-- 3.00 David Lutton, labor--------- 800 H. W.,Wilson Co_.supplies----------- 3.12 Midway Iron Works, --------- 13.85 Sater & Ritenour.,, oil for furnace-- 31.11 Leyda,Blectric & Radio,----- 2.47 H. D. Fowler, supplies------------- 8.17 A. B. Bently, supplies------ 20.32 P. S. Power & Light, power for ,Shell Oil Co. supplies------ 2.47 PUMPS--------------------------195.25 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ray MoZeever, Labor -on .street-.-*" 52.00 Yost Auto Co. s.torage-------- 11.51 Long Motor & Welding, gas-------- 20.41 A.. H. Engels, expense to oonven- P. Be Power & Light, lights ------ 100.64 Lion------- --------------- .17.74 Telephone Service., phone calls 2.25-M. C. Engles, expense to conven- Anna Parker., cleaning hall------- 5.00 ' tion-------- ------=-------- 18.20 George. -Jones,. -covering garbage--- 10.00 Fire Dep artment,.fires-------180.00 A, motion was made by S 9e*1x. , and„ seconded bygdq bbonthat the bill of Johnson Plumbing and Heating Co for �125 for the removing'of roots from the sewer in the alley between eighth and ninth street, be returned to them and ask for an itemized -bill.` Motion carried. A..letter.was..read from.the Polson Implement Company in regard to the ship- ment of the Deming pump., in which they stated that they feel certain of shipment by August 29,.. A; motion. was made by, Jones, and seconded by Savage that the Polson:Implement Co.'be-notified to cancel the order for the Deming pump.- A.roll"call vote showed Chandler yes,,_ McGibbon no, Jones yes, Savage yes and.Clausen yes.'. The Chief of Police name'before the Council in...regards to the traffic during the holidays, he suggested routing.the'traffic.over other streets., this was referred to the street committee. He•also suggested having some signs made and the crosswalks painted. A,motion was made by Chandler and seconded by savage that,the.Chief of Police have these signs painted and also the arose- walks...Motion carried. A motion was made by Savage. and seconded by Jones.that the Clerk notify the property owners on Ninth street that they must oonneot-to the sewer im- mediately and pay the inspection fee of $3. Motion carried. A diagram was presented to the Council for a standard'light-pole from Victor Long Welding Co. at a price of $48.50 in lots of 50, which does not include the globe or wiring. Mr. Chitty and Mr. Wolfe'came before the Council -in regard to the street lightning. They had made a survey of the City and prepared a map, dividing the City into three districts, business., secondary business and residentialg showing the number of lights needed inyeach district." Mr. Wolfe stated a portion of these lights could be considered, for instance'the,business district, which would cost $760 a year more than we are.now paying for - street lightning. He,also.stated the Puget Sound Power &.Light Co. would use the light poles now in use and furnish any new poles that were needed, also they would furnish the light fixtures and globes and make any replaee- ing of globes when necessary. Mayor Fourtner suggested this be taken under consideration at the next meeting'of the Council. A•motion was made that the meeting adjounn until Friday evening at 7:30 P.M. September 7; 1945 A roll call vote of the Councilmen showed,Chandler, MoGibbon,:Jones,-Savage, Hansen and Clausen,, with Mayor Fourtner presiding. A`inotion'was made by McGibbon and seconded by Chandler that the water Supt. negiotate with Mr. Case and the new property owner of Jerome's property -in regard to the paying of the cost of water pipe in water rent.- Motion carried. A -motion w4s made by Chandler and seconded by Hansen that the Attorney and Engineer be authorized to draw up.a resolution of intention for sidewalks curb and gutter on Fifth'Street from Dayton Street to -the South property line of Mr. Bently and from fifth street - wes.t to the, alley, on Dayton :Street. Passed by a unaminous vote -of the Council The Preliminary budget was drawn up for 1946. Preliminary Budget CURRENT EXPENSE FUND - General Government Mayor's Salary --------------------------- $240.00 Councilmen's.Salary----------------- ---- 420.00 Clerk's Salary-------------------------- 600.00 Asst. Clerk,Salary--=-------------------- 540.00 Clerk' a Expense and Bond---=-,-=------- 120.00 §1920.00 Treasurer's Salary---------------------- 600,00 Treasurer Expense------=---------------- 30.00 Treasurer Bond--------=----------- ---- 30.00 - 660.00- Attorney Bai-arye--- ---------- ----------- 360.00 Attorney Expense------------------------ 25.00 Attorney Bond --- ------------- ----------- 5.00 390.00 City Hahl.Expense ---------------------------4125. 00 Fuel 01 Lights------------------------------ .25.00 Repairs------------------------------- 50.00 Care of Grounds---------------------- 60.00 . $260.00 Registration and Elections----------- 150.00' Zee Asso. of Wash. Cities------------ 50.00 State Esemination-------------------- 300.00 Publishing and Advertising----------- 100.00 §600.00 PROTECTION, 'TU R&tSON ".0 2AO2!; z Police -CHi6f ! s' Police .fudge Salary------------------ 300.00- 201ioe Salexy--------- 7-------------- 2000.00 Police Department Expense & Bonds---- - 100, 00, Jails and, meals----------------------- 50.00 Ind. Ins. & Medical Aid-------------- 50.00 New Equipment------------------------ 500.00 Car Maintnnano-e.,, police-------------- 600.00. $6,000.00 XRP-MtAment lief,and Pension fund----- .0 Expense-,-------------X8 0 New Equipment------------------------ 500.00 Convention Expense------------------- 100.00 Hydrant'Rental-------- 2400,00 $4245.00 HEALTH AND SANITATION Health. Officer Salary---------------- 75,.00 Health Offioer Expense--------------- 50.00 Sewer Repair--- -------------- 200.00 Garbage Disposal-----_-_.,___-___-_ 120.00 445.00 Park Fund ,Labor -------------------------------- 0 120.00 Material and Supplies---------------- 120.00 $' 240.00 LIBRARY FUND LibrarieAl s ,balary - ------------------- 0 600,00 Supplies-------- ------------------ 1000:00 Repairs---------- -------------►----- 150.00 Fuel and lights------------------ --- 100.00 Insurance---------------------------- 45.00 1895.00 CITY STREET FUND Superintendent Salary ----- ----------- 1,500.00 A'tr-S--------------- 1200.00 Street Lights--•--------------------- 2200.00, Supplies-------------- ;-----_--_--__- 1000.00 Engineer-------------------------- 500.00- New , Construction-----!-------- ---- 5000.00 Ind. Ins, & Medical Aid-------------- 75.00 Materials------ -------------- 9200.00 New Equipment-------------- -------- 2000.00. 4,13,676.00 Total Exp enditures---------------------------------$30, 330.00 Estimated Current Expense Receipts for 1946 Estimate of Cash on hand at.the end of year ---- $12000.00 Finesand Fees------------------ -------------------------- 300.00 LiquorRevenues -------------- !-------------------- 3000.00 Gas Tax Revenues---------------------------- 5000.00 Amount to be raised for Current Expense by 19.19 mills on $626,862.00 estimated valuation $12030.00 �30,330.00 Expenditures for Bonds and Interest: L. I. D. Guarantee Bonds ---------------------- $ 1000.00 Trunk 'Sewer Bonds and Interest-------- ------- 16750*00 Total amount to be raised by 4.26 mills on $626,9862.00 est. Valuation---------r--- 2675.00. Amount to be raised for bonds and interest--------------- .$2675.00 Amount to be raised,for.Current 'Expense ----------- -----------12030.00 Grand total to be raised by 23.45 mills on, $4261,862. Est.. valuation ------ ------------------------------------------------ �14.705.00 WATER DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES. Water o'olk otor, Salary -------------------- $1200.00 Superintendent, Salary--------------------- 1200.00 Aset. Supt. Salary------------------------- 1200.00 Extra men, wages-------------------------- 300.00' Power for Pumps---------------------------- 2000.00 Supplies and repairs--- ----------- ------ 1000.00 1 1 1 fl Materials -------------- --------------$12000. 00 Redemption of Bonds and Interest-- -- 14500:00 Ind. Insuranoe & Medical Aid--------- .100.00- Total Expenditures--------------- ----------M, 500.00 REVENUES Hydrant Rental from Current Expense ------ $2400.00 Water Revenues, estimated ------------ ---- 20000.00 Cash in -Bond Redemption Fund----------- 12000.00 Cash in Operating Fund---------------- 3000.00 Total Receipts -------------------------------- $379400.00 Adopted by the Mayor and Council and filed September 7th 1945. In witness where of, I have set my hand and seal of the City of Edmonds this 7th day of,September 1945. - Published September 11, 1945, Anita Gust City Ulerk There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Zz" �Z, ZI-f y Clerk$o� —� September 18, 1945 The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding, 'the roll call showed the following councilmen,present Chandler, McGibbon, McDonell_,, Hansen and Clausen. The bills for labor which were approved by the finance committee were allowed. Geroge Turfel, $16, Ray McZeever 43 and $45• This motion was. made by Chandler and seconded by Clausen. Motion carried. A;motion was made by Chandler and seconded.by Clausen that the disabled American Veterans be given permission to sell flowers.in the City,of Edmonds from Sept.,24 to the 29. Motion carried. Mr. Stewart representing the Polson Implement Co. came before the Council He stated the Deming Pump was in Seattle and they.would be very glad to deliver it at the price quoted in the bid. After some discussion a motion was made by Chandler and seconded by.Clausen that the City buy the Deming pump. A roll call vote showed Chandler yes, McGibbon yes, McDonell yes, Hansen yes, and Clausen yes. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. yClerk mayor. October 1, 1945 The Council met in special session with Mayor Fourtenr presiding to pass the budget. The councilmen present were.Chandler., McGibbon, Savage, Hansen, and Clausen. Ordinance Vol 552 AN ORDINANCE -adopting and levying the general taxes.for the City of Edmonds, Washington, for the fiscal year.commencing January let, 1946, on all property, b.oth real and personal, in -said City, subject to taxation for the purpose of raising sufficient revenue,to.earry on the several departments of said City for the ensuing year as required by law; appropriating the same to the several funds for said fiscal year, and providing for the collection thereof. WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Edmonds, State of Washington, having heard all persons aoking to be heard for and.against the preliminary budget, heretofore adopte& for the ensuing year, due notice having been given as required by law and now this let day of October 1945., final budget having been adopted and the Council having determined the amount necessary to be paid on the current assessment roll as general taxes for the ensuing year and app- ropriating the same as in this Ordinance described therefore. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That,ther be and there is hereby levied on.all real and personal - property of the City of Edmonds,- subject to taxation therein, a general tag for municipal purposes for the ensuing year commencing January let, 1946, the sum of $9505.00