1945-01-02 City Council MinutesA motion was made by Chandler and seconded by Savage that Ordinance.1o. 550
be adopted. A.vote of the Council showed Chandler yes, Roscoe yes, Savage
yes and Hansen yes.
The Councilmen checked
the poll
books for the City
General Election held
December 5.
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Mayor first Wardd
Second Yard
Third Ward
F. A. Fourtner
114.
93
74
Gaylord Holbrook
21
44
33
City Clerk
Anita Gust
133
122
103
Councilman at Large
H. A. Chandler
105
94
66 .
William Prof fit
21
25
21
Councilman
Paul McGibbon two
132
year term
W. P. McDonell
113
Cle: ude Savage
112
Walter Hansen
92
Superint:endsnt Doty report.ed that the water tank In South Edmonds was under
construction. He also reported that the street on first avenue was in very
bad condition_, and he advised getting a dull -dozer to break-up the top
surface. The Council authorized the superintendent to get'a bull -dozer, if
he thought it would help to fix the street.
Superintendent Doty reported he would like another thousand feet of two
inch pipe to finish the replacing.of wooden pipe in South Edmonds. Mayor
Fourtner suggested that the Council authorize the purchase of the pipe.
Councilman Chandler reported on the sidewalk along fifth street, that he
had not contacted all the property owners as yet.* This matter was laid over
until the next meeting of the Council.
Chief of Police Hansen reported that he had a number of complaints about, the
smoke from a fire that was burning on seventh street. Councilman Chandler
suggested plugging the.culvert and let the water runn on the property.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Assistant City Clerk FMayor .
January 2, 1945
The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding._ The roll
call showed the following councilmen present Roscoe, McGibbon, Jones,
Savage, Hansen and Clausen.
The water collectors and Treasurers reports were read. The following bills
which were approved by the finance committee were ordered to be paid and
warrants be drawn on the proper funds by a motion that was made by McGibbon
and seconded by Savage. Motion carried.
Bert Anderson, park. garbage---------- 4.00 0... D. bndvrson, filing franchise
J. A. stell,.special police --------- 17.50 2.55
Sherman Osborn.,. special police------- 5.00 Telephone Service, phone------ 1.85
Long Motor &; welding, repaid grader 6.18 Asso. Wa„h. Cities., fee ------- 50.00
Ray Mcdeever, labor_ street ----------- 35.00 Mrs. D. M. Parker, cleaning--- 5.00
Ray MaKeever, labor on water --------- 48.00 Henry Boshart, care ofgrounds-30.00
Floyd Duncan, labor on water ---------- 24.00 George.Jones, garbage --------- 10.00
R. M. Jade & Co. supplies--------- -13.39 17. C. Hansen, mileage, dogs --- 28.00
Markmann & Williams, pipe ----------- 280.75 :ire Department, 3 fires ------ 90.00
Stevens Lumber Co,, pipe-------------- 4.76
w. P. McDonell signed the Oath of office for.Councilman for first ward for
the four year term. Mayor iourtner read a letter from L. S. Vincent in
which he stated that he was resigning from his office of Police Judge. A
motion was made by Clausen and seconded by Jones that the Council accept
his resignation with regrets. Motion carried.
Chief of Police W. C. Hansen reported to the Council that he was resigning
from his office, but that he would still police the town until such a time
that another man could be found to do the work.
Mayor Fourtner appointed the following person for his term of office.
Anita Gust Water Collector, Howard Sievers, Engineer, R. H. Doty Street
and Water Superintendent, Dr. Zenn.y Health Officer, R. H. Doty Police
Judge, Walter Clausen Finance Committee, Street Llglatt&nd Sewer.Committee,
Chandler, Hansen and McDonell; Water Committee Clausen chairman, Jones
Savage and McGibbon.
The Clerk was authorized to write to Paul C. Lawing, that he must submit
his plans and specification for installing a septic tankq to comply with
the City Ordinance.,.
Attorney Anderson, was authorized to offer $250 for the property near the
South Edmonds water tank.
Street Superintendent Doty reported that the catch basin on seventh.and
Alder street was filled up and running in the street caused from the
sewerage of the J. J. Potter property. A motion was made by Clauservltmd
seconded by.Jones,)that the City objects to this sewerage disposal and
is in violation of the City Ordinance. Motion carried.
Water Supt. Doty brought up before the council the reading of the water
meters every two months except the business places which would be read
every month,, because. of the shortageoof'Uhelp. The Clerk wasasked to contaot
the Attorney in regard to andordinance also a zoning ordinance, to protect
building near our water wells.
There bAing no further business the meeting adj-ourned.
r Mayor.
January 16, 1945.
The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The r6ll
call showed the following councilmen present Chandler, McGibbon, McDonell,
Jones, Savage., Hansen and Clausen.
A motion was made by Savage and seconded by McGibbon that the bills for
labor be allowed Ray Mckeever $080 on the Vatcr, $16 on the street fund,
Floyd Duncan $80 on water fund,, and the bille of Earl TdacDonald for $15 for
special pol-ice be allowed but his bill for 7..50 for breaking of his glasses
was not allowed. Motion carried.
The plans and specification for a septic tank to be installed near the Yost
well, -by Paul C. Lawing was presented to the City Council. A motion was made
by McGibbon and seconded btr Savage that this be referred to the Street Com-
mitted and the City Engineer.
Water Superintendent Doty reported th t the new water tank and tower was
practically completed. He also reported that the water department was in
need of meters, meter boxes and also copper tubing. A motion was made by
Savage and seconded by Clausen that the water superintendent be authorized
to purchase•20 meters 20 meter boxes and 800 feet of ;inch copper tubing.
Passed by a unaminous vote of the council.
Mr. Ryan ceme.before the Council in regards -to getting water to his propertyl
that is about .a mile south of our water line.. After some discussion Council-
man McGibbon stated thEt we should not sell ,mo-re water outside of the City
until we are sure of enough water for City use.. Councilman Clausen
stated that this matter should be taken under consideration. Mayor Pourtner
referred this to the water, superintendent and committee and the engineer.
Mr. Miller came before the Council and asked.that"a.letter be sent to the
Federal government -in regards to a housing project in the City of Edmonds.
Counoilinan Savage made a motion that a letter to sent to the Federal Gov.
about the critical housing condition, McDonell seconded.the motion. McGibbon
voted no, and Clausen voted no.
Mayor Fourtner reported he had applications from the following persons the
the police job. Carl Perrine, Mr. Montgomery- ldr. Jackson, Or , Cahn
Walsh ��225. Councilman McGibbon suggested. getting a tempergr �,�nd- get
tome references -from, the applicants. Councilman C.IbLusen stated that he was
in favor of McGibbon's suggestion. A motion was made by Hansen and seconded
by McDonell that the mayor be authorized to employ two policemen. Passed
by a unaminous vote of the couijcil.
Mayor Fourtnet appointed McDonell, McGibbon and Clausen on a committee to
license the different amusements.
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