1945-11-20 City Council MinutesSection 3: That the,lst day of January, 1946 is hereby fixed as the date
of the issuance of the Bonds, required to be issued on account of said
improvement.
Section .4: The City of Edmonds may sell said Bonds and make payment in
cash in the manner provided by the Ordinances of said City.
F. A. Fourtner
Mayor
ATTEST: Anita Gudt
City Clerk
Passed: Nov 6, 1945
Published: Nov. 1945.
A motion was made by Savage and,seconded by Chandler that•Ordinanee No 553
be adopted. Motion �;�rr•ied�r,. .. f. ,e:.:3. ;,�,t%e;� , �,� , ��;.�c=i yes
'i7F?:.
A motion was made by Chandler and seconded by McGibbon that the clerk be
authorized to pay to the City Treasurer $781.80 for the Cities portion
of the sewer in Block 77 and 68. Motion carried.
Two -petitions were read for the.grading and sewers,. one for Bell street
between.seventh and ninth, the other on Eighth street be Mainland Edmonds
street. A motion was made by McGibbon and,seconded by McDonell that the
attorney draw up a resolution on. intention according to the petitions. Motion
carried.
Several people from the Baptist Church came before the Council about the
water that runs into the basement of the Church. After some discussion a
motion was made by Chandler and aeconded by Hansen that this.S3beerbferred
to.ILthe- Stre.,et Supt. and the engineer. Motion: carried.
Water Supt. Doty reported that a great amount of sand was .in the water which
comes from the Cook well and that something should be .done to prevent this
condition. A motion was made by Chandler and seconded by McDonell'that the
Engineer and Supt. be given the authority.to remt.dy this condition. Motion,
carried.
Street Supt..repo.rted that Walnut street had.been opened up from third to
fifth street and the property owners paid the expen.se.of this work. SILPt.
Doty also reported roots from the willow tree on the Rulaford property had
caused the stoppage of the sewer. Mayor Fourtner read a letter from the
Rulafords-stating they would out this tree clown and thanked the Council
for the cooperation given them.
A motion was made by Savage and seconded by McDonell that the Chief of
Police salary be raised to $225 and the Deputy to $200.per month until
the first of the year. A vote of the Council showed Chandler yes, McGibbon
yes, McDonell yes, Savage yes and Hansen yes.
The Council
declared a vacancy of a oouncilman for the second ward.
A motion was made by McGibbon and seconded by Savage that the Council
accept the resignation of Councilman Jones. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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Mayor
November 20, 1945
The Council met inregular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present Chandler, McGibbon, Savage,
Hansen and Clausen.
A motion was made,by Savage and seconded by Chandler that the bills for labor
for Ray Mokeever $40 on the water and $40 on the street be allowed. Motion.
carried.,
Street Supt. Doty reported he had opened up the drain at the North City limits
and that this had solved the problem of the water standing.on the_property•
and also of the water going into the basements, but that sewerage was running
into the open ditch.
Water Supt. Doty reported that the new Deming pump was being installed, and
that the Council should begin to think about water for the next summer. He
also reported that the South Edmonds pump, known as the Richmond Beach pump
had been burned, and had to be re -wound, which was caused by the dimming
of the lights. A mintion was made by Savage and seconded by Hansen that the
Supt. purchase a protector switch to prevent this from happening again.
Motion carried.
Councilman McGibbon reported on the post-war program{ that the state would-
match.funds ftf a fifty-fifty basis for improvements. The- clerk was asked
to publish in the paper that the council would receive petitions for any
improvements in the City and that they would be acted upon in the order in
which they araep±seentbd.
Chief of Police Holmquist -suggested to the Council that the two city lots
on Main street be used for a parking °lots with a flood light. A motion was
made by Hansen and seconded by Savage that the Chief of.Police and the
Supertindent be authorized to fix this lot for a parking lot for cars..
Motion carried.
The Clerk was asked to write to tointer-`,.Ulliamette '.in regards to the vacating
of the street known as Yost Admiral Way if they no longer need this street.
There being no. further business the -me.eting adjourned. -
Mayor
December 4, 1945.
The Council met in regular session with Mayor vourtner presiding. Xhe roll
call showed the following councilmen present Chandler, McGibbon, McDonell,
Hansen and Clausen. The treasurers and water collectors were read. .
A bill for a coat for the policeman was brought to a vote of the Council.
the vote showed ChandLl.er no vote, McGibbon no, lcdonell no, Hansen no and
Clausen no. A motion was made by McGibbon and seconded by Hansen that the
following bills which were approved by the finance committee be allowed and
warrants be drawn on the proper funds. motion carried.
Puget Sound Dews., books---------- 34.12
Ray Med,eever, labor----------- .75.00
A. C. McClurg, books-------------- 3.66
Pitt. Equit. Deter Co. .supplies21.DM5
Crow Hardware, supplies------- ---- 4.12
Marchmann & Williams, supplies-36.54
P. S. Power & Light,. lights------- 4.70
Edmonds Lumber co. supplies---- 5.95
Crow Hardware, park supplies------ .93
24 S. Power & Light----------- 150.20
P. 5. Power &,Light, lia.rk lights-- 2.60
tray McZeever,. labor--------------- 6.80
Telephone Service, phone------ 5.10
Henry Boshart, care of grounds-30.00
Wash. Asphalt Co. for repair of
Mrs. Anna Parker, cleaning city
r'ifth Street --------------------- 168.92
hall------------------------- 5.00
Qrow Hardware, supplies---------- 6.23
George Jones, covering garbage-10.00
vaspers Corner, gas-------------- 16.10
E. V. li'lick, mileage ----------- 14.63
P. S. Power & Light.,.st. lights--100.58
V. B. Holmquist, mileage ------- 23.61
Yost Auto Co.storage and swipe for
Cleve Little, special police--- 8.00
fire truck----------------------- 29.12
Puget Sound Stamp works, supplies
mire Department,, two fires------- 75.00
-for police --------------------19.98
Mayor Fourtner appointed kilie Siefert as Councilman for the Second to fill_
the vacancy of ail, T. Jones. A motion was made by Chandler and seconded by,
McGibbon that the Council approve the appointment of Mr. Siefert. Motion
carried.
David Whitcomb came before the Council in regards to getting the Edmonds
water line extended to the Woodway Park District. This was referred to the
water committee for consideration.
A number of property owners came before the Council in regards to getting
street and sewer improvements on the post-war program. Councilman Chandler
reported that the City Engineer would have all the data at the next meeting
of the council. He also stated that all petitions for this work must be
in by the next council meeting.
A motion was made by Chandler and seconded by McDonell that the Attorney
ask the State for absolute jurisdiction of the State Tide lands. Motion
carried.
Water _Supt. Doty reported that.the Centrifugal pump for South Edmonds was
beyond repair, This report was received from the Star Machinery Co. where
the pump was sent for repairs. Aaletter was read from R. M. Wade & Co.,
which stated the price of a new..centrifugal pump, the price fo $67.55,
F.O.B. Edmonds. A motion was made by Siefert and seconded by Chandler that
we purchase the new pump for South Edmonds, A vote.of the Council showed
Chandler yes, McGibbon yes, McDonell yes, Hansen yes and Clausen yes.
A motion was made by Chandler and seconded by McDonell that Ordinance No. 554
be published in this week's paper. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO 554