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1947-11-18 Council MinutesA motion was made by Councilman Clausen and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that the Clerk advise the Church that the claim was denied. Motion carried. Mr. Chitty, manager of the Puget Sound Power and Light came before the Council in andwer to the letter which was sent to him in regards to the installing of more lights in the city also to the replacing of lights globes that burn out. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Clau- sen that the street committee meet with Mr. Chitty in regards to installing of extra lights. Motion carried. A representative from the Grande Bonding Co., came before the Council in regards to the bonds for L. I. D. 59, after some discussion a motion was made by Councilmen McGinness and seconded by councilman Siegert.that this matter be re -referred to the finance committee for consideration. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in fav6r except councilman Siefert who voted no. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by, councilman McGibbon That the hearing for assessment roll #60 be set for December 16. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Waggoner that the Mayor instruct the Street Supt. to fill in the holes with black -top on the newly constructed streets. Motion carried. A motionwas made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Clausen E'that a No travel sign be placed on rTont Street, from Edmonds street to the on the west side until such time as has been provided. Motion carried. ca ch Vapin A motion was made by Councilman McGinnessand seconded by councilman Siefert that the council call for bids for a Sedan Delivery the the p1lice depart- ment. Mot ion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. t !z . !, Ci y Clerk Mayor - November This was the night set for the hearing on the assessment roll for L. I. D.. 1?0. 57. Anumb,er of written protests were received. Mayor Fourtner asked to hear from the people in the audience. A number of people spoke and stated the assessment was to high and were not satisfied with the work. After some discussion the Attorney Mr. Hunter stated the only way an assessment roll could be protestbd out, is by fraud only. The Attorney and Engineer are to check the assessment roll. A. motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and sec- onded by Councilman Waggoner that the attorney draw up an ordinance to con- firm the assessment roll. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the street department b.e instructed to repair Bracketts,driveway and garage immediately. Motion carried. A letter was read from F.:. Rittenhouse in which he claims damage done to his oil burner by water coming in his basement, to the amount of $72.13. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded 'by councilman McGinness that this claim be referred to the attorney. Motion carried. Attormey Hunter stated the claim was not legally sufficient. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Tucker that this b&11 be referred to the Street and sewer committee. Motion carried. - oet�,io Sttaade by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Waggoner Amalie an investigation on the cause of this damage., aH.dtaeportratethe next Council meeting. Motion carried. A letter was read from H. B. Valentine in which he claims damage done to his property by the contractor taping dirt from his g�-s property. Attorney stated this was not a proper claim. A. motion was made by councilman IVlaxwell and seconded by Councilman 1aggoner that this be turned over to the Street committee for a report. Motion carried. 1 1 The Manager of the Richfield Service Station came before the Council and stated they were gling to install asphalt c_onerete curb and gutter and also sidewalks around their property at Fifth and Dayton Street. After some discussion the Council ruled that the curb and gutter and sidewalk should be of concrete. A letter was read that a community chest was being formed in the City of Edmonds. 8. motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Council man Gaggoner that Councilman Tucker be appointed to meet with the Chamber of Commerce December 4 in reg4rd to this. Motion carried. The employees who work by the hour asked for an increase in p9y. A. motion was made by Councilman Maxwell and seconded,by Councilman Siefert that a committee be appointed to investigate the salary of the City employees. Motion carried. Chief of Police Holmquist stated that Mr. Hall Asst. Supt of the High School asked that parking be stopped between the hour of 8 A. H. and 5 P. M. on the folloviixjg streets, between Glen and Daley Street on Sixth avenue, and 150 feet on,the south side of Glen street East of the High School. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Ilayor December 2, 1947. The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll call showed all councilmen present. The W4ter collectors report was read. The bill for $2.50 for wrecker service for John Anderson was brought before the Council. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Tucker Mr. Anderson be notified that this is not a legal claim and that the opinion of the Council is for him to collect from the contractor. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bills which were approved by the finance committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. Association A letter was read from the Xdmdn- drb.�. 3iat# ta&;Iprotesting the licensing of girl-lbt;jaand slot machines -in the City of Edmonds. Councilman Tucker made' a motion that the Attorney draw up an Ordinance prohibiting pin -ball machines in Edmonds. No second to this motion. A. motion was- made by Councilman McGinness. and seconded by Councilman Max- well that a committee be appointed to investigate these gambling devises and report at the next councilmeeting. Motion carried. Mayor Fourtner appointed Councilmen Tucker, McGinness and McGibbon. One bid was.reeeived for a police car, which was from Hopper Chevrolet Co., ° for a price of $1313.65 with a extra wheel, tube and tire, but does not include the 3% sales tax. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Waggoner that this bid he accepted. 1, roll call vote showed -all councilman in favor except Councilman Tucker who voted•no. �. motion was made by Countilman,MoGibbon and seconded by Councilman Tucker that the Council confirm the call for bids on the water tank. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Clausen and seconded by Councilman Tucker that the -Council authorize the water committee to continue their investigation. Motion carried. Two bids were received for the water tank. One from Federal Pipe & Tank for $12,044.82 dnd one from Ira S. Harding for $10,667.30. L motion was made by Cuncilman McGinness and seconied by councilman Tucker that the Bid of Mr. Harding be accepted. Passed by a unaminous vote of the Council. A report etas made to the council on several investigations made by the street committee, by Councilman IdMcginness, which are as follows: 1-Reference to the Valentine complaint: Contacted and discussed complaint with. Mr. Valentine and upon investigation, fiAd that dirt removed from his property to the extent of about 3 feet. In asmuch as this was contrary to Engineer's instructions, we believe damage to property is soley result of contractor's negligence. We recommend that the city take no direct action but hold the contractor liable for satisfying Valentine's claim by refilling the area in question ,in order to prevent further erosion. 2. Reference to Rittenhouse Claim; Believe facts stated are correct and that final action be dependent on facts established by water committee with regards to negligence on part of city. 3. Reference to restricted parking by High School; Recommend that a no Park- ing zone uetween the hours of 8 A. M. and 4 P. Zvi. be established on sixth between Glen and Daley Streets for a 30 day trial period and that instruc- tive signs be erected.