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1948-01-20 Council Minutespolice 4. That a blotter be put in used.., which was reeommended'by the State Auditor' also two filet to be used by the policemen. 5. Committee recomends that the city install its own gas tank and pump, and purchase gas at wholesale rates, for use by all departments. 6.,Recommend that the Chief publicize any special services that the police perform;'such as checking street light.s,, checking homes when occupants are on.vacation, etc. 7. Comm. authorize McGibbon to check into needed changes in police car generator and battery set-up. B. �QoTn. authorize chairman to call a meeting to include the fire Chief, asst. Chief and others to discuss needs and future development of the fire .department.. Councilman McGibbon stated thatthe action of the gas pump be held up. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Clausen that this report be accepted. Motion carried, A motion 'vas made by Councilman. McGinness and se.concLed by Councilman Siefert that Ordinance 111o. 579, regulating the ldeation of gasoline pumps and fur- ther regulating sidewalk crossings from and to automobile service stations in the City of Edmonds and repealing Ordinance No. 577, be published. Motion carried. ' There: being no further business the meeting adjourned. City C rk May of January 20, 1948 The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll call showes all councilmen present. The Treasurers report was read. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness that the two bills for labor be paid and the bill for mr. Shirley be held up. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Waggoner that Mr. Shirley be paid $100 for salary and $.60 for equipment maintenance. Councilman Tucker withdrew his motion. 1► motion was made by Councilman Clausen and seconded by Councilman Tucker that this bill be paid at this time and at the end of the month he be paid $200 plus overtime for equipment maintenance. Motion carried. Assessment Roll for L. 1. D. 60 came up for hearing. The question was brought up whether is was legal to transfer the money which was left over on the Dayton Street sewer outfall to the MapletStreet Sewer, which is a local improvement District. The Lttorney was asked his advice on this. !.fter a aonfL1zen-eet!rith the treasurer and Engineer the Attorney asked that the hearing be p6stponed until the next meeting. A motion was made by C ouncilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman McGinness that this hearing be held over, until the next meeting. Motion carried. A report was made by the street committee about the folling items. That the deed from Mr. Garlstedt be accepted providing there are no back taxes on the property. 2. A catch-bazin to be installed at the Northwest corner of the dead-end street of North Sixth street. 3. That Mr. Sheets connect to the sewer. 4. That the bid from Edmonds Moter Co., for a truck be accepted, for 2,872.32, with extras to the amount of 9188. The committee also recommend that the old truck be turned over to the water department and a record be kept of the cost - of maintainance and operation of each piece of city equipment. A motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman Clausen that we accept the bid of the Edmonds Motor Co., including the extras for $3060.32. Carried by a unaminous vote of the Council. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman McGinness that the present truck be transferred to the water Department. Motion carried.. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Waggoner that a system be adopted determining the cost of.operationcof each piece of equipment, and the heads of each department being responsible for this record. Motion carried. Councilman Siefert suggested the installing, of a pump and gas tank. A motion was made by Councilman TcGinness that the Mayor appoint a committee to invest- igate the cost of this. This was seconded by Councilman Tucker. Motion carried. Mayor Fourtner appointed McGinness, Tucker and Siefert. The Engineer submitted recommendations for street loads. A motion. was made by councilman IticGibb.on and seconded by Councilman Viaggoner that -thV bt l,te r9a4zbo Ve�aacfor heavy traffic vehicles dnd the lighted roads be used for lighter vehicles. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the street Supt. install two bus zone loading signs at his earliest cor.- vience. Motionuarried. y. A motion was made by Councilman Siefert and'second.ed by councilman Waggoner that signs be placed'on posts st9ting the parking time., instead of on the ciitb-e::l M tion carried. A motion was made by councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman McGibbon that the Safety and street committee investigate the type of sign and location Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Maxwell that Hal, Bigelow be refunded his money which he deposited with the Treasurer several o years ago for sidewalks in front of his property. 'Motion carried. A motion was.made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by Waggoner that Ord- inance no. 579 be adopted. Motion carried. A letter was read from L. C. Weedin in which he claims damage done to his automobile on fifth & Bell Street. The attorney advised the council that this was not a legal claim. A motion was. made by councilman., McGibbon and seconded by councilman McGinness that the clerk write the Association of Washington for information on the. Employes Retirement fund. Motion carried. ThIZ7,,further business the meeting adjourned. e. City perk i ayor February 3, 1948 The Council met in regular session with Mayor rourtner presiding. The roll call showed all councilmen present. The Viater Collectors report was read. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that the bills which were approved by the finance committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds.- Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Clausen that the claim of Horton Brackett for $35-for damage done to his property by the Contractor Scarsella be'paid and held out of the balance due the contractor. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the hearing for assessment roll # 61 be set for March 2. Motion carried A letter was read from Fcancis Anderson, secreUry of the Library Board in which they ask that the roof of the library Bldg. be repaired and that the cost be taken from the general fund. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Clausen that this repair be made and $aOO be Its'ed.from the general fund to pay for same. Motion carried. A letter was read from Attorney Hunter in regards to the using of money on the Maple street Sewer.. He stated he vias.od the opinion that it is illegal t.o t..raneXer the balance of the money from the Dayton Street sewer outfall to the Maple street sewer, because when the district was set up, the property owners were to assume the full cost of the project. Mr. Hunter suggested that the State Development Board -be contacted and find out if the balance in that fund can be used on some other project. A. motion -was made by Council- man McGibbon and seconded by councilman Siefert that the attorney's report be accepted. Motion carried. A motion was madd by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the attorney contact the State Develop- ment Board in regards to the balance of funds in the State Detelopment Fund. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGibbona end seconded by councilman Maxwell that the date for the new hearing on assessment roll #60 be aet for March 16. Motion carried. Mr. Sether, State Land commissioner and two other men from his office were at the meeting in a rds to the dock whibhewas built by Pointer Williamette during the war,. ated the dock would be a benefit to small boats as a place. for moorage, but cost for maintenance would amount to around $5000. Councilman McGibbon, chairman of the park board stated their estimate was $3000 to make it safe for heavy vehicles. Mr., Sethereremarked it was up to the council to decide what they wanted to do. Councilman Waggoner made a motion that the Attorney.draw up an application for a lease of the State Park area and extended water -ways, Councilman Tucker seconded the motion. A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell that this be referred back to the park department for Further investigation as to the cost of repairs and m§intenence. A roll call vote showed IVicGibbon yes, Tucker yes, Waggoner yes, Siefert no, McGinne.s yes, Clausen no and Maxwell yes. 1 1 1 P_J 1