1948-06-01 City Council Minutesu
A petition was read to -the council from the property owners on Maple Street
from Ninth to Tenth Avenue, in which they ask that two buildings be removed
and the property condemned because fo the property not being connected to
the sewer. After receiving this petition the property has been connected
to the sewer. A motion war: made by councilman Tucker and seconded by council-
man McGinness that this be referred to the Attorney for what action we can
take.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman McGinness
that a committee be appointed to look into the improving the city buildings
on Maple Street. Motion carried. Mayor Fourtner appointed councilman Tucker,
McGibbon and McGinn;ess.
Mr. 'comer reported that the County owns the three lots on Maple street which
are being used by the city for the garages, and there are assessments against
these lots. He was asked to look into the buying of these lots.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGibbon
that $10 a month be paid for the Gleaning of the City Hall at lease once a
week. Motion carried.
A motion was made by,councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Waggoner
that councilman McGibbon and Maxwell check on the installing of a gas tank-*
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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June 1, 1948
The Council met in regular session with Mayor F'ourtner presiding. The roll
call showed all councilmen -,resent.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker
that -the brills which were approved by the finance committee be allow6d and
warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A letter was read from the Edmonds Port Association in which they ask for
a float to be built at the dock. A motion was made by councilman Siefert
and seconded by councilman Tucker that this be turned over to the Park
committee for consideration. Motion carried.
A letter wqs read from Frank 0. Sether, Commissioner of Deaprtment of Publio
Lands in. which he states a lease will be issued for Lot 1 Plate 4, of the
Edmonds 'fide Lands when an additional remittance of y67 has been issued.
A motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilamn McGibbon
that this be,turned over to the park committee for consideration. Motion
carried.
A motion was made 'by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Tucker
that the water rates and time be the same as last year from May 15 to Sept.
ember 15. Motion carried.
The Clerk was asked to notify George Jones to put up the fence at the Garbage
dump.
A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Tucker
that the purchase of a mowing machine be referred to the street committee.
A motion was made._b,y_ Councilman McGibbon and seconded ,by councilman Tucker
that the clerk call for bids on 2200 feet more or less of fou± inoh oast iron or
Transite pipe and 650 feet of two inch gals. pipe. Motion carried.
A petition was read to the council with signatures of over 300 persons from
Hitsas County asking for a ferry to Kingston. A committee from dingston was
also at the council meeting, stating their views why a ferry should be oper—
ating between Edmonds and Kingston. Councilman fucker suggested the attorney
send in a Notice of 'Termination to the Black Ball r'erry c motion was
made by Councilman :�cuinrress and seconded 'by councilor n a he committee
continue their investigation of the ferry situation. Motion carried.
Treasurer Mors. Womer reported that the property om Maple street could be
purchased from the County for %1�150 a lot. 'A motion was made by councilman
McGibbon and seconded by councilman b1cGinness that this property be purchased
from the .County. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Viaggoner
that the Mayor and treasurer make arrangements for an office for the treasurer
Motion carried.
The problem of water running down the alley on Mrs. �ieeton's property was
referred'to the street supt. and committee.
The Street Supt'. reported that people were throwing rubbish in the gutter
Mayor Pourtner asked that this be reported to the police Lepartment.
A motion was made by councilman Waggoner and seconded•by councilman McGibbon
that lairs. Patterson be notified that she must clean up her sidewalk on °
Third Avenue luorth by June 30 or the city will doso and a bill will 'be
sent to her for the work. Motion carried.
councilman mcGibbon reported that pater & z�idenotir would. turnish the city
with gasoline at.a redudtinn of 5 cents a gallon or 1 cent'off the waggon
price. -
The water bill for the Legion house and building was referred to the water
committee by a motion made by co-.ncilman McGibbon and seconded by coun,cilmarn
Maxwell. Motion carried.
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The routing of the buses from Maple street becausejof the dust was referred
to The-routing
street committee by amotion made by councilman Tucker and seconded
by councilman Waggoner. Motion carried.
Councilman Clausen reported that an excess amount of dirt was left on. -Maple
Maple street from the installing'of the sewer.
A'motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell
that the grading of the alley in back of the Sail Inn Tavern be referred
to the street committee. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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June 15, 1948
The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present McGibbon, Tucker, McGinness
Siefert, Clausen and Maxwell. The Treasurers report w4s read. A motion
was made by councilman MoGibbons and seconded'by,councilman McGinness
that the bill of Geogge Temple for $96.80 for labor on the water 'be paid
Motion carried..
Two bids were received for water pipe. One from Marckmann &101illiams
on foar inch 12 gauge Steel pipe dipped and wrapped with fibre glass cloth
with one dressler coupling at a price of $80.70 per hundred feet, and
two inch pipe of extruded aluminum pipe at a price of 943.10 per hundred
feet. Bid nol two from Johns -Manville for four inch transite pressure
pipe including one transite simplex coupling and two rubber rings,
class 150 at a price of 88cents a lineal foot, sh.ipment.can be made 'Jan-
uary 1949. The bids on this pipe were turned over to the water committee
for condideration. Motion carried)
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman
Maxwell that Mr. Blake be hired to mow the grass on the streets. Motion
carried.
Councilman McGinness reported that a new mower would cost g370 also that
a new motor for the grader Would cost 4950.
Mr. Sater asked to have Sixth Avenue from Main to daytoh street closed
ffuly 3, 4, and 5th, during the July celebration. A motion was made by
councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that this be
authorized and the proper baracades be put up, and that the police dept.
pe-lice the alley to allow vehicles to travel. Motion carried.
Because of the Mayor and Clerk not signing the notice of lease terminat-
ion of the Ferry Dock a motion was made by councilman McGinness and
seconded by councilman McGibbon that a ipw notice be drawn up and the
expiration date be made July 31 insteaW-of dune 30, this document to be
delivered to the Ferry Co, with aletter inviting them to negioate a new
contract, also that $200 is due for the first six months rental, signed
by the Attorney. Motion carried.
A petition was read to the cou cl from property owners between Fourth
and Fifth Avenues in which theVy r a catch basin to be installed in the
J alley, to prevent drainage wate"r running down,the alley onto their prop-
erty. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by council-
man Siefert that the clerk write aletter to Edmonds Lumber Co., and ask
them to connect the down -spouts from their building to the sewer in the
alley. -Motion carried
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