1947-10-06 City Council MinutesA motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman McGinness
that we purchase the 40 feet strip of property at the foot of Bell Street
from Mr. Brown for $800. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in favor
exdept councilman Siefert who was against this.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and secorued by cour.cilmar i..lausen
that this be paid from the Street fund under new construction. Motion carried
with Councilman siefert voting no.
A motion was made by -Councilman mcGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell
that the Engineer call for bids on the Sixth Avenue North sewer, to be opened
September 30, at a special meeting. Motion carried.
The Street Supt. reported to the council about the garbage that was being
scattered on the streets from the garbage trucks. A motion was made by Coun-
cilman McGibbon and seconded by,councilman McGinness that the Clerk notify
the Attorney to draw up an Ordinance requesting vehicles to be covered in the..
city limits of Edmonds. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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September 30, 1947
The Council met for a special session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. Theroll
call showed Councilmen McGibbon, McGinness, Siefert and Maxwell present.
This meeting was called for the opening of bids on the sewer. Three bids were
received, one from the Valley Construction.co., for 7410.00, one from.Howla
E. Olds Co., for $6632.00, and one from Seareella Bros., far $5172.00. A
motion was amde by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Siefert
that the bid from Seareella Bros. be accepted, he agrees to start the work
within ten days and to complete it within 25 days. A vote of the council show-
ed all councilmen present in faver of this.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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October 6, 1947
The Council met for a speoial zession with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present McGibbon, Waggoner, McGinness,
Siefert, Clausen and Maxwell. This meeting was call for the fixing of the
final budget for 1948. Several hours was spent in cutting the different de-
partments to meet the fifteen mills which is allowed to be spent for the
year. After its completion a motion was made by Councilman McGinness and
seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the budget Ordinance No. 575 be adopt-
ed and published. Motion carried.
October 7, 1947
The Council met for a regular session wftb'riMayor Fourtner presiding. The roll
call showed all councilmen present.. The water collectors and' treasurers reports
were read. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman
Siefert that the bills- which were approved by the finance committee be allow-
ed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds, also the bi or the Lambert
Const. Co.,contractor for the Dayton Street serer outfalpw partial paymen.t
due the contractor, be paid as such. Motion carried.
A,letter was read from Dr. Kenny in which he states a septic tank had be.dn
installed at the Sail Inn tavern but not at the Kmnsey_Hotel or Crescent Laun-
dry, he also states that the Madison property at tenth and Maple street
was not connected to the sewer. L. motion was made by Councilman McGinness.
and seconded by Councilma 0�jeter that the Attorney write a letter to :fir.
Madison given him two wee sNa comply with the city ordinance for connecting
to the sewer. A roll call vote showed "JpGibbon yes, Waggoner yes, Tucker
yes, McGinness yes, Siefert yes, Clause sand Maxwell no.
A motion was made by counoilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Waggoner
that a letter be written Dr. penny asking for a report from a test of the
sewerage from the Laundry and'to inspect the territory at the North City
limits between First and Third avenue. Motion carried.
A letter was read from the Diesel Oil Sales asking for permission to put a
flood light across Fifth Ave., south to their property. A motion was made
by Councilman Siefert that this be turned over to the street committee for
investigation.. Councilman Waggoner seconded this motion. Motion carried.
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A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman-McGinness
that the Attorney write the Puget Sound Navigation co. a summons and com-
plaint, in regards to the rental fee which has not been paid for this year.
Motion carried. f
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman ffaggoner
that the street depsictment remove the trees on Eighth and Main. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinnes, and seconded by coauncilman'Siefe'rt
that the Mayor and Clerk sign the contract with Scarcella Bros. Motion carried
Mr. Hall, Asst. Supt. of the High School came before the Council in regards
to the twelve inch water Main which runs across the school property at Seven-
th avenue from.Main to Dayton street. He stated that a building was to be
erected on this property. A motion was made by Councilman Clausen and secon-
ded by councilman Siefert that the 12 inch main from Main to Dayton street
be abandoned and the pipe be cut on Main and Dayton streets and the salavag
ing of the pipe be left to the water committee. Motion carried.
Mr. Miller reported to the council the need of two more street lights on
Dayton street betwe.en fifth and -Sixth I.venue. The street committee was
authorized to make a survey 'of the City -in regards to more street lights that
are needed.
The Attorney 'drew�tiI* a deed for the purchase of the property from Mr. , Brown.
for $800 to be paid.from the street fund under new construction. A motion
was made by councilman. MoGinness and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the
deed be signed and title insurance be obtained for this property. Motion
carried.
The Attorney drew up an Ordinance for the hauling of garbage.
Ordinance No. 576.
An Ordinance regulating the hauling of garbage and providing punishment for,
the violation thereof.
The City of Edmonds does ordain.:?
Section 1. From and after the`dateof passage of this Ordinance it shall be
unlawful to haul or transport wet garbage, swill or waste over the Streets.
of the City of Edmonds unless said wet garbage, swill or waste is placed in
a closed, water tight container, and properly covered so as to prevent the
escape of any wet garbage,. swill or waste or the drainage therefrom.
Section 2. Any violation of this Ordinance may be punished by a fine not
to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
F. &. Vourtner Mayor
Passed October 7, 1947
Attest Anita Gust, City Clerk.
Published October 15, 1947.
A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Tucker
that this Ordinance be adopted and 'published. Motion carried'.
Emergency 'Ordinance Rurlh:er-5124 was read to the Council. An Ordinance' provid-
ing for the issuance of emergency warrants in payment of additional salaries
necessarly incurred in the Police Department send Street Department of the City
of Edmonds and declaring an emergency. The City of Edmonds does ordain;
Section 1; That the City of Edmonds issue emergency warrants in the amount
of w600,00 on the Current Expense fund, being the estimated amount required
to meet the cost of additional salaries necessarily incurred in the Police
Department of the City of Edmonds for the remainder of the year 1947.
Section 2: That the City of Edmonds issue emergency warrants in the amount
of $1600 on the Street Fund, being the estimated amount required to meet the
cost of additional labor necessarily incurred in the Street Department, and
not budgeted, of the City of Edmonds for the remainder of the year 1947.
Section 3: An emergency is hereby declared to exist with referen e�,to
said eNpenses, which could not necessarily have been forseen at the time of
making the annual budget.
Section 4: This Ordinance shalltake effect andJbe in full force and effect
upon its pas::age and publication as provided by law.
F. A. Fourtner Mayor
Anita Gust, City Clerk.
Published: October 8, 1947.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness
that Emergency Ordinance # 574 be published. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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