1953-02-03 Council MinutesAfter hearing from the prospective bidders on the fire truck a motion was made by
councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Holmquist that the purchase of the fire
truck be made from Nelson Equipment company at a price of $14,996.80 including 3%) state
tax. Motion carried.
Mayor McGibbon read a letter to the council from Carey & Kramer which contained an outline
for the sewage disposal requirements for the city of Edmonds. A motion was made by
Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson that the Mayor be empowered to engage
consulting engineers to prepare plans and specifications for a sewer disposal plant.
Motion carried.
Therebeing no further bus' ess the meeting adjourned
Uity Clerk Mayor
January 20, 1953
`1'he Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. 'rho roll call
showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Tuson, Vollan, Maxwell. -Holmquist and
McGinness.
The Treasurers report was read to the Council.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
hearing for L. I. D. #68 assessment roll be set for March 3. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that our
City General Election on March 10 be held at the High School in conjunction with the
School election on the same date. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that the
preliminary hearing on the sprague street sewer be set for February 17, and notices
be sent out to the property owners. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that we accept
the bid from General America Companies for 1953 for $?1089.10. Motion carried.
This was the night set for the hearing on L. I. D. 69 and 70. A letter was read from
T. J. Eney opposing the assessment, also a number of property owners were present. After
some talk a motion was made, by councilman Maxwell and sedonded by councilman Tucker that
Ordinance No. 628 be passed and published, confirming the assessment roll. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that Ord. # 629
confirming the assessment roll for L. I. D. #70. Motion carried.
The Clerk was asked to contact the following people to serve on the election board for
the .city election February 10, Daisy Hansen, Norma Doty, Mary Evans and Bernice Lieying.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that an Ordinance
be drawn up changing the rate for water meter installations, inside the city from $55 to
,$65 ,and, oLktside the city from $115' to $125. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson to put Claude
Londerville, on a monthly pay.. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Holmquist that Floyd
Nissen be paid $290 a.month from the street fund and Fred Williams be paid $310 per
month on the water department. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Mr.
Morrison be authorized to construct a lateral sewer, connecting to the existing manhole at the
east end of Homeland Drive, as proposed by the plot plan prepared by Max Meyring and that a
connecting fee of $100 each be assessed against Mr. Stine and Mr. Morrison property. Also
that the City pay $200 to Mr. Morrison in exchange for an eas&ment in accordance with the
plot plan and description as submitted. Motion carried.
There being no f�.i�ther busin s the meeting adjou
City Clerk Mayor
February 3, 1953
The Council met for its regular session wiibh Mayor McGibbon presiding, The Roll call
showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Tuson, Engels, Vollan,. Maxwell and
McTlinnes s,.
This was the night set for people to state their opinion on street improvements.
Mayor McGibbon turned the meeting over to Councilman McGinness, chairman of the street
committee, after introducing the councilmen to the audience. Several hours were taken
up in asking and answering questions in regard to the proposed street improvements.
The majority of the people present u3iroiein favor of the impr6vement.
The water collectors report was read to the Council. A motion was made by councilman
Maxwell• and seconded by councilman McGinness that the bills which were approved by the
auditing committee be allowed and warrants-•be,drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman I4,cGinness and seconded by councilman Maxv-.rell that the $100
paid for sewdr connection -from hr. 'Stine and Morrison be put in the street fund. Motion
Carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell thatltj?Q
Morrison be paid $200 for•the easement across his property, to be paid from the Street
fund after the two fees have been paid. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker to authorize
the expenditure up to $100 for a cabinet for the city maps. Motion c arried.
The complaint of the hedge at seventh and pine streets was turned over to the: SA&#
committee.
The vacating of the alley between seventh and eighth between Cedar and Spruce streets
was turned over to the street committee.
A motion was made,by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the
amendment to the city code for increasing the fee for installation of water meters
be passed. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that Ordinance
# 639 setting the salaries and viages for appointed city employees be passed and published.
Motion. carried.
Max-Meyring reported the park Board had made plans to improve the west side of Sunset Avenue.
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City Clerk Mayor
February 10, 1953
The Council met for its.Adjourned meeting. Mayor McGibbon and the following Councilmen
.were present Tucker, Tuson, Engels, Vollan Maxwell and McGinness.
The Engineersfrom Carey & Kramer came before the Council and outlined the different things
that would have ,to be done for the sewer disposal plant.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Carey
and Kramer be employed as engineers and plans -and specifications be drawn up for the
sewer disposal plant and pumping station. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson that Mayor
McGibbon appoint a committee to investigate the finances for the sewer disposal plant.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson to postpone
the meeting on the preliminary assessment for -the Sprague street sewer L. I. D. 67.
Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourngd. d
City Clerk Mayor
February 17, 1953
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. `The roll call
showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Tuson, Vollan, Maxwell Holmquist and
I4c Ginnes s .
The Treasurers report was read to the Council.
The results of the City Primary Election showed for Mayor Paul I4cGibbon receiving 118
votes, Victor Holmquist, two votes, Gordon Maxtivell one vote. City Clerk, Anita Busch
received 122 votes, Councilman at large, Sproule A. McGinness, received 118 votes,
Councilman First ward, Al Kincaid received 16 votes, Louis Talen 13, Frank Joy one,
Tom �.T'ucker, three, Councilman second ward kubrey Engels received 25 votes, Councilman
Third ward i,arren A Bishop received 43 votes and Bob McGinness received one vote.
A letter wqs read from Carey and Kramer in which they state the fees and services required
by them for engineering on the various streets and servers for the City of Edmonds.
A motion was made by.councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that we are
not in favor of vacating the alley in Block 3 Kellogg Plat of the City of Edmonds,
Motion carried.
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