1949-03-15 City Council MinutesI "
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A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded -by Councilman Maxwell that the
Treasurer borrow money from the Sewer Bond Redemption Fund to pay the street warrants
and he is to reimburse the Sewer Fund as -soon as money comes in. Motion carried.
Councilman McGinness asked to go on record as not knowing we were in the condition we are in.
A motion was made bycouncilman McGinness and seconded by CouncilmanMaxwell that the Street
Supt. get authority from the Mayor before purchasing supplies and equipment. Motion carried.
Councilman Tucker Chairman of the water committee reported that the Olympic View Water Co.,
is to meet with the Attorney and water committee.
Councilman Waggoner reported a meeting had been held for the zoning code and another meeting
was to be held next week. °
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the Council
go on record•as protesting bill 176, House Bill 432. Motion carried.
Therebeing no further business the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
Mayor
March 15, 1949
The Council met in regular session with.Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed
all councilmen present.
The Treasurers report was read. The Clerk reported that Mr. Marcy who is building houses
on Walnut street is connecting two houses into one Y in the sewer and is paying one charge
for same. A motion was made by councilman Tucker,that he be charged a double fee if the
sewer is broken and if he connects to the Y that he pay one fee. There being no second to
the motion a motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Waggoner
that only one license fee be charged. After some discussion this was referred to the
Street and sewer committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and
seconded by councilman Waggoner that the committee be given the power to take what action
is necessary. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Savage that Mr. Parker
and Luxton be given permission to build their sidewalk under the City specifications.
Motion carried.
A motion was made b y councilman Waggoner and s econdedby councilman McGinness that the
finance committee negiottAte with the Light Company for better terms. Motion carried.
Chairman of the Street Committee McGinness recommended that the Street Department hold Gown
all expenses to a maximum of $600 per month until further notice, thereby saving approx.
1370 per month on budgeted amount. Also that more work be exemplified and less driving of
trucks be exployede this was made a motion by councilman McGinness. and seconded by -council-
man Tucker. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the water
Supt. get the approval of the Mayor before purchasing supplies. Motion carried.
Councilman Maxwell chairman of the safety committee recommended publishing a notice
to have all dogs that are not licensed picked up. A motion was made bycouncilman
McGinness and seconded Dy councilman Vollan that the Fire Chief Astell be given the
authority to have the fires serene over hauled, which he stated would cost around $100.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded b y oouncilman Waggoner that a
letter be written to the School Board stating that due to the hazardous condition prevailing
at the Grade School with respect to the unloading of school buses, it is the action of the
City Council that provision be made by the School Board that load'ng and unloading of
school buses be accomplished on school property and is same is feasible, the City Council
will establish a laading zone on Durbin Drive between Main and Dayton street. Motion carried.
A motion was madel)y councilman Tucker and secondedby councilman Vollan that six and half
street between Main and Dayton be re -named Durbin Drive, in honor of George Q. Durbin. Motion
carried.
Fire Chief Astell asked to have the fire hydrant at first and Bell street lowered, this
is to beadone by a motion made bycouncilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Waggoner.
motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness that the City
call 6or bids for garbage collection in the city of Edmonds, bids to be opened April 5,
at the next meeting. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Waggoner and seconded by cooncilman Savage that the contacting
of the Humane Society for .the disposal of dogs be referred to the safety committee with power
to set up. Motion carried. f
There eing o fur er busine s the'meeting adjourned.00IJ TAY
City Clerk' Mayor