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1948-05-18 Council MinutesThe condition of rats at,the garbage dump was again brought before the Council. g. motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Tucker that a committee be appointed and bring in a report on this. Motion carried. Mayor Fourtner appointed councilmen Siefert, Tucker and McGibbon. 2 motion; was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Siefert that the clerk notify the Health Officer that the council would like a written recommendation on the health salitttti= on the garbage dump. Motion carried. The dangerous condition of the culvert on Seventh Avenue was brought before the council. A motion was made by councilman -Tucker and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the street Supt. get in touch with the county and.fix the culvert. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. i er y Mayor May 18, 1948 The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll call showed all councilmen present. IL letter was read from -Dr. ,Kenny, Health Officer in regards to the garbage situatrioh in the City. He suggest that this garbage dump be abandoned as soon as possible and the rats disposed of and the dump covered, and a new site outside the city limits be secured. Councilman Siefert suggested that the committee get in...touch with the County in regards to securing a new site for the dumping of garbage. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Siefert that not more than $50 be paid for the fenc- ing of the dump, to be paid from the street fund.. A vote of the council showed all in favor except councilman Waggoner and Maxwell. Mrs. henderson asked for permission to put; in a sidewalk on the North side of her property on Dayton Street. She was given°this permission that it be put in in accordance to grade by a motion made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Tucker. Motion carried. Mrs. Keeton came before the council in regards to the water running on her property from the alley,pA motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Tucker that this be referred to the street committee. Motion carried. The Owner of the Bayview Lumber co. asked for a two hour parking on Main street .from Second avenue to the alley. A motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Waggoner that this be turned over to the safety committee for investigation. Motion carried. Dewey Leyda representating the Boy Scouts asked for permission for the use of the city truck to pick up scrap iron on Saturday. A motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman McGibbon that the Boy Scouts be given permission to tse the city turek with the approval of the Street Supt.n Motion carried. Three commissioners from Z'iteap County and Mr. Swift from Kingston and Mr. Krieger from the State Department of Transportation came to the Council Meeting in regards to the Ferry book. After some explaning and discussion a motion w s ade by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Siefert that the�A�neV give notice to the Black Ball Ferry System that their lease will terminate July first and that OZOO is due for the first six month use of the dock, and that we are willing to negioate for further service -of the dock. Passed by a unaminous vote of the Council Councilman Siefert suggested that a committee be appointed to make an inves- tigation of the ferry situation with the Jefferson Co. Commissioner& and Black Ball 'Ferry Co., A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Siefert that a committee be appointed., under the Attorney, and to report ant the itext meeting. Passed by a unaminous vote of the Council. Mayor Fourtner appointed:Tucker, Waggoner, Siefert. Councilman McGinness made a motion that the Richfield Oil bill be.reduced to 30, after an investigation made by the committee, this was seconded by councilman Tucker. Motion carried. Councilman McGibbon made a motion that Edmonds go on Day Light Saving time June first with Seattle. Motion carried, A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by -councilman Tucker that the city treasurer keep a cost accounting account of the water system and he be given $40 a month for this work. Motion carried. 0 1 1 1 u A petition was read to -the council from the property owners on Maple Street from Ninth to Tenth Avenue, in which they ask that two buildings be removed and the property condemned because fo the property not being connected to the sewer. After receiving this petition the property has been connected to the sewer. A motion war: made by councilman Tucker and seconded by council- man McGinness that this be referred to the Attorney for what action we can take. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman McGinness that a committee be appointed to look into the improving the city buildings on Maple Street. Motion carried. Mayor Fourtner appointed councilman Tucker, McGibbon and McGinn;ess. Mr. 'comer reported that the County owns the three lots on Maple street which are being used by the city for the garages, and there are assessments against these lots. He was asked to look into the buying of these lots. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGibbon that $10 a month be paid for the Gleaning of the City Hall at lease once a week. Motion carried. A motion was made by,councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Waggoner that councilman McGibbon and Maxwell check on the installing of a gas tank-* There being no further business the meeting adjourned. i y le Mayor June 1, 1948 The Council met in regular session with Mayor F'ourtner presiding. The roll call showed all councilmen -,resent. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that -the brills which were approved by the finance committee be allow6d and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. A letter was read from the Edmonds Port Association in which they ask for a float to be built at the dock. A motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Tucker that this be turned over to the Park committee for consideration. Motion carried. A letter wqs read from Frank 0. Sether, Commissioner of Deaprtment of Publio Lands in. which he states a lease will be issued for Lot 1 Plate 4, of the Edmonds 'fide Lands when an additional remittance of y67 has been issued. A motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilamn McGibbon that this be,turned over to the park committee for consideration. Motion carried. A motion was made 'by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Tucker that the water rates and time be the same as last year from May 15 to Sept. ember 15. Motion carried. The Clerk was asked to notify George Jones to put up the fence at the Garbage dump. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Tucker that the purchase of a mowing machine be referred to the street committee. A motion was made._b,y_ Councilman McGibbon and seconded ,by councilman Tucker that the clerk call for bids on 2200 feet more or less of fou± inoh oast iron or Transite pipe and 650 feet of two inch gals. pipe. Motion carried. A petition was read to the council with signatures of over 300 persons from Hitsas County asking for a ferry to Kingston. A committee from dingston was also at the council meeting, stating their views why a ferry should be oper— ating between Edmonds and Kingston. Councilman fucker suggested the attorney send in a Notice of 'Termination to the Black Ball r'erry c motion was made by Councilman :�cuinrress and seconded 'by councilor n a he committee continue their investigation of the ferry situation. Motion carried. Treasurer Mors. Womer reported that the property om Maple street could be purchased from the County for %1�150 a lot. 'A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman b1cGinness that this property be purchased from the .County. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Viaggoner that the Mayor and treasurer make arrangements for an office for the treasurer Motion carried.