1945-01-16 Council MinutesMayor Fourtner appointed the following person for his term of office.
Anita Gust Water Collector, Howard Sievers, Engineer, R. H. Doty Street
and Water Superintendent, Dr. Zenn.y Health Officer, R. H. Doty Police
Judge, Walter Clausen Finance Committee, Street Llglatt&nd Sewer.Committee,
Chandler, Hansen and McDonell; Water Committee Clausen chairman, Jones
Savage and McGibbon.
The Clerk was authorized to write to Paul C. Lawing, that he must submit
his plans and specification for installing a septic tankq to comply with
the City Ordinance.,.
Attorney Anderson, was authorized to offer $250 for the property near the
South Edmonds water tank.
Street Superintendent Doty reported that the catch basin on seventh.and
Alder street was filled up and running in the street caused from the
sewerage of the J. J. Potter property. A motion was made by Clauservltmd
seconded by.Jones,)that the City objects to this sewerage disposal and
is in violation of the City Ordinance. Motion carried.
Water Supt. Doty brought up before the council the reading of the water
meters every two months except the business places which would be read
every month,, because. of the shortageoof'Uhelp. The Clerk wasasked to contaot
the Attorney in regard to andordinance also a zoning ordinance, to protect
building near our water wells.
There bAing no further business the meeting adj-ourned.
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January 16, 1945.
The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The r6ll
call showed the following councilmen present Chandler, McGibbon, McDonell,
Jones, Savage., Hansen and Clausen.
A motion was made by Savage and seconded by McGibbon that the bills for
labor be allowed Ray Mckeever $080 on the Vatcr, $16 on the street fund,
Floyd Duncan $80 on water fund,, and the bille of Earl TdacDonald for $15 for
special pol-ice be allowed but his bill for 7..50 for breaking of his glasses
was not allowed. Motion carried.
The plans and specification for a septic tank to be installed near the Yost
well, -by Paul C. Lawing was presented to the City Council. A motion was made
by McGibbon and seconded btr Savage that this be referred to the Street Com-
mitted and the City Engineer.
Water Superintendent Doty reported th t the new water tank and tower was
practically completed. He also reported that the water department was in
need of meters, meter boxes and also copper tubing. A motion was made by
Savage and seconded by Clausen that the water superintendent be authorized
to purchase•20 meters 20 meter boxes and 800 feet of ;inch copper tubing.
Passed by a unaminous vote of the council.
Mr. Ryan ceme.before the Council in regards -to getting water to his propertyl
that is about .a mile south of our water line.. After some discussion Council-
man McGibbon stated thEt we should not sell ,mo-re water outside of the City
until we are sure of enough water for City use.. Councilman Clausen
stated that this matter should be taken under consideration. Mayor Pourtner
referred this to the water, superintendent and committee and the engineer.
Mr. Miller came before the Council and asked.that"a.letter be sent to the
Federal government -in regards to a housing project in the City of Edmonds.
Counoilinan Savage made a motion that a letter to sent to the Federal Gov.
about the critical housing condition, McDonell seconded.the motion. McGibbon
voted no, and Clausen voted no.
Mayor Fourtner reported he had applications from the following persons the
the police job. Carl Perrine, Mr. Montgomery- ldr. Jackson, Or , Cahn
Walsh ��225. Councilman McGibbon suggested. getting a tempergr �,�nd- get
tome references -from, the applicants. Councilman C.IbLusen stated that he was
in favor of McGibbon's suggestion. A motion was made by Hansen and seconded
by McDonell that the mayor be authorized to employ two policemen. Passed
by a unaminous vote of the couijcil.
Mayor Fourtnet appointed McDonell, McGibbon and Clausen on a committee to
license the different amusements.
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A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Savage that an
Ordinance be drawn up, if necessary,to have the residence water meters
read every two month andthe business water meters read every month and bills
be sent out every two months. Councilmen Clausen and Chandler- stated that
they were not in favor of making the change. A vote of the council showed
Chandler no, Jones no, Clausen no, McGibbon yes, McDonell yes, Hansen yea
Mayor Fourtner vote yes. Counciman Savage did not vote.
There being no further business a motion Was moved and seconded the meeting
adjourn
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February 6, 1945.
The Council met in -regular session with Mayor Fourtner tresidi.ng. The roll
call shoved the following Councilmen present Chandler, McGibbon,'McDonell,
Jones, Savage, Hansen and Clausen.
The water collector and Treasurer's reports were read. A motion was made by
Chandler and seconded by Savage that the bills which were approved by the
finance committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds.
Motion carried.
Ray tMcHeever, labor on street------ 34,00 Ray MoZeever4 labor--------- 56.00
Engels Ins. Agency; license-------- 1150 Howard Sievers, engineer-- 38.50
Yost Auto Co,. battery charge------- 1..80 Tribune -Review, receipt books
Stevens Lumber Co, gas------------- 6.30 & notice of bids,------- - 37.04
Hopper Chev. Co. gas 2 months------ 31.85 Engels Ins.. Agency, bond---- 10.00
A. B. Bently, supplies-----------'-- 3.71 Markman. & :lilliams , supplies* 80.93
Midway Iron works,, blacksmith---- 3.34 Olympic 2oundry, supplies--- 80.55
P. S. P. & light Co.. 2 months ------ 201.40 Hugh G. Purcell supplies---- 08.93
P. Sound News, supplies------------ 9.66 Crow Hardware, supplies----- 32.68
A. C. McClurg,.s pplies------------ 1.33 P. S. Power & Light 2 months292.18
0• U. Sorensen,_ box rent----------- 1.00 Engels Ins. Agency, Bonds--- 10.00
P. S. Power & Light, 2 months------ 10.72 0. N. Sorensen, stanps------ 3.76
P• S.. Power & Zighl, park 2 months- 6.44 Telephone Service, phone- .90
Tribune Review, Pub, summons------- 31.35 Tribune Review, printing---- 9.98
Yost Auto Co. 2 months storage----- 20.86 Tribune Review, election---- 14.42.
Puget Sound Stamp works, dogtags--- 5.15 trick & Murray,'supplies---- 24.39
Mrs. D. 1. Parker, cleaning-------- 5.00 M. C. Engels, oil----------- 36.43
George Jones, ga.rbag:e-------------- 10.00 R. H. Doty, sewer inspection &,
B. A. Montgomery, mileage---------- 12.50 stamps for police judge--- 3450
W. C. Hansen, mileage, dogs-------- 25.04 E; B. Hubbard, licence------ 1.50
A. B. Bently, covering pipes------- 20.99 Sanderson Safety supply----- 35.38
Mr. Montgomery asked for permission to knock down the curb in front of the
garage on Main street so -that he can make a driveway. A motion was made
by McGibbon and seconded by Clausen that he,be given permission to do this
work under the supervision of the street superintendent. Motion carried.
Councilman Jones.reported_thatthe boy.scout Master Ross Waggoner would
like permission to built a recreation building for the Boy Scouts on the
City Park property. Councilman Savage made a motion that they be given
permission to build, but -they are to present a.plan of the same to the
Council. RcGibbon seconded the motion. Eotion carried.
Councilman Clausen reported on the extending of the water line south of the
City limits. He stated that we should go through this summer and be sure
that to have sufficient water, and that the City is in no position to give
these people water at this time.
Mayor i'ourtner reported he had secured two men for the Police work. C. W.
Hawkings for the Chief of Police work and B..K, Montgomery for the police
who is subject to call. A motion was made by Chandler and seconded by
McGibbon that the Mayor be given the authority to purchase a set of police
equipment for,the police department. Motion carried.
The petition for the sidewalk, curb and gutter along.l'ifth Avenue was laid
over until the next meeting of the Council
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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