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1949-02-01 City Council Minutes1 1 l February 1, 1949 The Council met in regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Vollan, Waggoner, Tucker, McGinness, Engels, Maxwell and Savage. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Waggoner 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 McGinness that the bill of Ilax Meyring for $402.50 for Engineering work for street profiles on Daley, Sprague and Edmonds street., be allowed and.$25 be paid to establish the grade. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the Clerk be given authority to purchase a typewriter. Motion carried. Permission was given to cut the storage spacd in the City Hall in order to make a plat- form t6eX 14 feet, which was recommended by the administrative committee, for the Policec Court, by a motion made by oouncilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Vollan. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that Mr. Womer Fill the office of Asst. City Clerk at a salary of $5.00 a year which was budgeted„ he is to relieve the City Clerk at lunch time, and v*cation -and in case of sickness, and the'Clerk to relieve the Asst. Clerk. The office is to remain open at noon, with hours from 9 until 5 P. M. also Saturdays when watercollections are due. Motion carried. Councilman Maxwell showed a cross walk sign to the Council. He stated the cost was $75 and there were three 300 light bulbs in it. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Waggoner that this be referred to the Safety Committee.'if we need it and where. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and' seconded by councilman Tucker that Ma x Meyring establish the grades on Daley, Sprague and bdmonds streets from 7th to 9th at a cost of $25. Motion carried. Councilman McGinness recommended a resolution be drawn up in regards to the height of telegraph and telephone and guy wires. Councilman mcGinness withdrew his motion, and it was tabled. As the garbage dump is closed some dirt is needed to cover it. A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell and seconded by Councilman McGinness that the Mayor take steps to cover the garbage dump. Moti©n carried. Councilman Engels reported the county Commissioners are willing to co-operated with us in obtaining a new garbage site. Councilman McGinness reported that the city should cohtract for gabbage disposal, and charge all residents in the city a rate for this service. ' Councilman Waggoner Chairman of the Building & Zoning Committee reported on parts of building and zoning codes and the boundaries of the proposed fire zone, which applies to third class cities. The committee was requested to keep on with this report by a motion made by councilman.McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and -seconded by councilman Tucker that the Clerk write the Secretary of the Municipal Fund Legislative Committee that the Council is in favor of,the House Bill No. 119 relating to loans to municipalities. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Mayor February 15, 1949 The Council met in regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding the Roll call showed the following Councilmen present, Councilman Vollan, Waggoner, Tucker, McGinness, Enge ls, Maxwell, and Savage. The Treasurers Report was read, .A letter was read from Mrs. Walter J. Peterson in regards to a larger water line in S outh Edmonds, this:was referred to the water committee. A motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by Councilman Tucker that the Mayor be authorized to take any action in regards to legislative matters. Motion carried. , A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that all Black -top streets, except Ninth Ave. South be completely baracaded during the thaw, to all vehicles. Motion carried. Councilman Tucker reported that the Union Oil Co., did not intend using any more water