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1948-11-16 Council MinutesCouncilman McGinness reported that the seal -coating job had been completed but recommended the overtime penalty for 59 days, and stated, he was in favor of collecting damages at $15 per day. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that the street Supte notify the person draining water on First Ave. North to Aiseontinue this immediately. Motion carried. A motion w€}s made by councilman McGibbon todre-consider the action for the raise in pay.No second. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the clerk get the legal opinion in regards t,o the raise in salaries. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman UFueker that the party asking for permission to out alders on eighth & maple be allowed -to do so, provided he cleans up the brush. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ty erk Mayor November 16, 1948 The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll call showed all councilmen present. The Treasurers report was read. A,motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the bill of George Temple for labor on the,North 9th water line for the amount of $79.20 be paid. Motion carried. Mr. Shaw Manager Af the- Paget Sound tower & Light Co.,was at the meeting and reported that there would be a minnimum charge of $7 50 for the power to be connected to the city garage to be used for welding. A motion was made by councilman Siefert that this be .turned over to the street committee. Because of no,secbnd to the motion, a motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Siefert to have the meter installed. Motion carried'. Mr. Shaw also adke'd for permission to set two poles on Maple street, he was given this permission by a motion made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGibbon. Motion carried. Claude Savage asked for a cross walk between fifth & Sixth Avenue on Main Street, also for a street light just east of his pllce of business. A, -motion was made by o ouncilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGibbon that the cross walk be referred to the safety committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tuekdr and seconded by councilman Siefert that the light be referred to the street committee. Motion carried. Mr. Thayer asked -to IY Ve sdv'eral loads of gravel put in the low place of the street, at the foot of Bell street. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGibbon that this be referred to the street committee. Motion carried. Because neither of the three candidates receiving a majority of votes cast in the city primary election almotion was made by councilman Tucker and sec- onded by councilman McGinness that the two candidates having the highest number of votes, their names be placed on the ballot for the general election. Motion carried. Councilman McGinness asked the Attorney a houtgthdspenalty clause on the seal - coating work. Attorney'Hunter remarked that we can collect for damage done if the City has been damages because of the delay of the work. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Clerk write the engineer for a written statement if the contract has been completed satisfactorily, also where we have claim for damages and to state his reasons. Motion carried. Several of the Tavern owners came before the council and r U�gorted they would be willing to pay $30 per month where any tavern ausitg' keor _more boards, and $10 per month for taverns using leet'than lf7boards, they also asked for a 30 day trial. A motion was made by coouncilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness that the attorney prepare the Ordinance fiou puuDh boards for the revenue of 3%'of the value of the board. ko-` r&II dfilliVitedshowed all councilmen in favor except councilman Siefert who voted no. Mr. Hovde asked for permission to break down the curb and put in a driveway at second and Bell street. He was granted this permission to be done in accordance with speeifieateion on file, by a motion made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell. Motion carried. 14 Because of the Attorney advising the Council they could not raise salaries during.the. year without passing an emergency Ordinance Councilman McGibbon made a motion to recind the previous motion with a second of councilman Waggoner. Lotion carried. The.Council selected the election board for the December City General Election First Ward Mrs. McGinness, Little and Allen. Second ward, Mrs. Siefert, Boshart and Morgan, Third Ward, Mvs, Fourtner, Holmquist and Clausen. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. 10- Ll,-e Y City Clerk Mayor December 7, 1948 The Council met in regular session with Mayor Pourtner presiding. The roll call showed all counailmenpresent. The water collectors and Treasurers reports were read. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman McGinness that the bills which were approved by the finana:e committee be allowed and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. ,L motion was made by councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the bill of Associated Sand & Gravel for the balance of the seal -coating - work be allowed. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in favor except councilman.MaGinness. Motion carried. , & petition was read to the Council from the Chamfer of Commerce in regards to the protesting any licensing of any legitimate business, on a percentage basis, with signatures of fifty business people, who are vitally interested in the future development of Edmonds, and the fair administration of City government. Mr. John Carey, a representative for the taverns spoke to the coVincil in regards to changing the 30ilo tax on the punch boards. He also stated he did not believe it a fair tax as none of the boards were zver punhhed.out. Councilman Tucker stated they would be paying more on the flat tax than on the 3% tax. A letter was read from Mr. Gerdon in which he stated that drainage water from his property does not in any way haze any damagin�,effects upon the street. After some information given by Mr. Gerdon a motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Waggoner that as we were mis- informed about the matte3N to recind the previous action and to n6tify Mr. Gerdon by letter of this. Motion carried. Mr. Jacobson came before the council in regards to the condition of the street at the foot of Bell Street. & motion -was made by councilman McGibbon, and seconded by councilman Tucker that this be turned over to the street committee for special attention &nd to give the committee power to order the material needed. Motion carried A motion was made by Councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Attorney be instructed to inquire into the ownership of the street property between Main and Dayton street, west of the Railroad property. Motion cairried. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by council an Waggoner that the Attorney aleb look into the ownership of the street adjdAg the North and south city limits and to acquire ownership for the City. Motion. carried. A motion wao made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman McGibbon to refer the condition of Howell way, which is being torn up by oil trucks to the street committee. Motion carried. The prIposition for.installing a fire 4ydrant for fire protection north of the city limitb was referred to the safety committee with power to bring it to a head, byda'motion made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Siefert. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Tucker that the Chief of Police be paid for his one week vacation. motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Mayor