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1950-10-17 Council Minutesr October 2, 1950 The Council met for the special meets� br the final budget. The roll call showed Councilman Vollan, Tucker, Tuson, EngeTs�'9iaxwell and Peterson present, with Mayor McGibbon presiding. P� A motion was made by Councilman Tucker.and secondedby councilman Maxwell that the amount which was put in preliminary budget for Pension Fund be stricken from the Budget. Ant�mendementdto the motion was made'b y-councilman Vollan and seconded by counenadlrrqan Peterson that we leave $200 in the budget for Social Security. A vote on t fiwozion showed it did not carry. A vote on the motion showed it carried. A motion was made by chuncilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the salaries for the water, street and Police employees be increased $120 per year - and the Water and Street Superintendent salary be $3720 per year. Motion carried.' A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that all reserves for depreciation be cut 50%. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Engels and seconded by councilman Tucker that the item for Civil Defence be cut to $250. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman that the Budget for 1951 be adopted and published. Motion car ried. October 3, 1950 The Council met for the regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The, roll call showed the following councilmen present Vollan, Tucker, Tuson, Engels Maxwell and Peterson. I The water collectors report was read to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Maxwelland seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bills which were approved by the auditing Committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. Several men came before the council who asked thehCouneil to call for a hearing on rent de -control. A mention was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that a hearing be set for October 17. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell th$t the graveling of Sprague street from 9th to Olympic Avenue be referred to the street committee. Motion carried. hi I A'motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Peterson that Emergency Ordinance No 607, for $100 for printing be adopted. A roll call vote showed a unaminous vote of the council. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Marvell that the water Department pay the balance.of $2.0,000 plus interest for two months,to the Yost Estate Inc., for the4 property which we have a contract with the Yost Estate .roll call vote showed Vollan yes, Tucker yes, Tuson yes, Engels no, Maxwell yes, and Peterson Yes. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the rate for the building permit be changed from $1 to $2 per 1000. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Mr. Jannsen1s proposal as outlined -by the Attorney be referred to the water committee. Motion carried. Go 7 A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Engels that Section 21 of the Building code be amended for a double garage covering 450 square feet or under to be built out to the alley line. Motion carried. A motion was made bycouncilman Vollan and seconded b y councilman Maxwell to exclude Class #3 liquids from the Fire Code in Section 312. Motion carried. There being no further business he meeting adjourn City Clerk Mayor October 17, 1950 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The rollcall showed all councilmen present. The Treasurers report was read. A letter a5Affrom the Great Northern railroad asking for permission to install another spur across Dayton street. This was referred to the Attorney. This was the date set for a hearing on r'6nt de ;control. A n unbef of persons stated their facts about rental problems. There bed@g no protests for De -control a motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Marnell that the Council request for rent de -control and a Resolution be adapted. Motion carried. I i S. G. Robertson presented a claim for damages against the Superior construction Co. in the amount of p102, for damage to his larm and rockery, .when putting in the sewer in the alley south of llari3? street. Attorney Holte stated he would contact the contractor in this matter. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that this be entered on the minutes. -Motion carried. ;t Councilman McGinness reported that Mr. Kofler who lives at Seventh & Pine street has purchased pipe for a vu.lvert and wants the city to install same. Councilman Maxwell reported that street signs.in the city should be replaced and new ones added. The Clerk was asked to contact the State Highway Department in regards to the signs on the State Highway through the city and for the repalcement to the Stop sign at Fifth & Main, a blinker sign at Third and Main and a fire control sign at Fifth & Dayton Street. Councilman Tucker freported that the taxi who has a reserved space in front of Engels Tavern has been occupying a space across the street. Mayor McGibbon stated that he would get in touch with the Policeman in regards to this. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that we accept the offer from the General Insurance Co. for the blanket insurance policy effective in 1951, and the Clerk notify E. B. Hubbard of this, and the insurance on the Fire truck to be started inunediately. Motion_carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness that the Attorney Holte bring suit against Jannsen Drilling Co., for the $5000 plus liquidated damages. Motion carried. There being po further busines the meeting adjourne . City Clerk Mayor November 7, 1950 The Councilmet for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Vollan, Tucker, Tuson, Engels, Maxwell and Peterson. The Water Collectors report was read. A letter was read to the council from the State Highway Department in regards to the stop signs and lights asked to be installed on the State Highway through the City of Edmonds. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the bills which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. Councilman Tucker reported that several members of the water committee and the Mayor has spent some time going over the property purchased from the Yost Estate. Supt. Lawson reported the Sprague street job was nearly completed. Councilman Maxwell reported a change in the hours for the policemen. The purchase of chairs for the City Hall was discussed, but no action was taken. Therebeing no further business the meeting 'adjourned. City • Cl erk Mayor t t� A November 21, 1950 The Council met for its regular,meeting with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed all councilmen present. The Treasurers report was read. The letter received from George Hanson in which he asks about building restrictions for Mr. Hall was referred to the Attorney for answering. The letter which was received from the Attorney for Mr. Wheeler, in which he claims '';damage done.to his business, has been answered by Attorney Holte. A number of people came before the Council and asked that Brower Road be renamed Hemlock Street. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the street south of Cedar street be named Hemlock street and a resolution be drawn for the renaming of said street. Motion -carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that a request for installing new street lights be publsihed in the palbei Motion carried. There being no further business meeting adjourned..-'-,--) City Clerk Mayor