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1950-09-05 City Council Minutes11 A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the proposed Emergency Ordinances #604 and 605 be published and a hearing be set for the next meeting. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Mayor be instructed to take appropriate action to bring the census up to date includ- ing the new annexated property. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tucker that there be no charge for permits under the Fire Code. Motion carried It was reported that the establishing of grades South of Main street would cost $1000. A letter was read from R. E. Davison in which he requests a settlement on his property which has been used for taking of water from, and the option has expired. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Peterson that the water Department pay Mr. Davison.$1000 for the use of his property to obtain water. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in favor of this except councilman Maxwell who voted no. A motion was made byeouncilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Water Superintendent be instructed to.explore the 40 acre tract, and make certain tests by pumping. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels that the Clerk call for bids for 2500 feet of 4.inch Cast Iron Pipe class 150 cement lined, bids to be opened September 5. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels that the Ch rk notify the Quality Shingle Mill that by Sept 1 they must purchase and install a 6 inch meter or install additional water lines from your present two in line, and the present stand pipe will be sealed on Sept. 1. A roll call vote showed Tucker yes, Vollan yes, Tuson yes, McGinness no,.Maxwell no, Engels yes and Peterson yes. Thereceing no further business the meeting adjourne . � 6 City Clerk, Mayor September 5, 1950 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following.councilman present Vollan, Tucker, Tuson McGinness, Engels, & Maxwell. The Water Collectors report was read. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the bills which were approved by the auditing committee be alloyed and wabrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that an Emergency Ordinance be drawn for $100 for printing for the remainder of the year. Motion carried. A petition for a sewer in block 101 was presented to the Council. Because of sufficient signers and enough money was put up for the project a motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the.Attorney draw up an ordinance setting up the L. I. D. # 64 and call for bids for the sewer. Motion carried. Three bids were received for the four.inch cast iron pipe, one from John Mansville for transite pressure pipe for ..934 per f6ot,, one from Hugh G. Purcell Co., for.953 cents per foot with delivery in 120 days, one from American Cast Iron Pipe Co., for .953 cents per foot, with delivery in 150 days. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that we accept the bid from Hugh G.. Purcell Co., for 2500 feet of Cast Iron Pipe, 4 inch, delivery in 120 days, at a price of .953 cents per foot. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that we order an additional 500 feet of four inch cast iron pipe at a price of .953 per foot. Motion carried. Attorney I1olte read to the council data vhich he received on Employees Pension Fund and Social Security. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded bf councilman Maxwell that phis item be put in the preliminary budget and be referred to a committee for condideration. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon appointed Councilman Vollan as chairman, Treasurer Womer and Attorney Holte. A motion was made by'councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that Emergency ( p Ordinance # 604 for a radio and installation for the Police Dept. be passed. A roll call l,e vote showed a unaminous vote of the Council. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that Emergency j 0 Ordinance # 605,. for Building Inspections be passed. A roll call vote showed a unaminous �Q vote of the Council. The request from the Edmonds Hotel was referred to the Safety committee for a report at the next meeting. Mayor McGibbon reported that property owners on Terrace Road wanted water from Edmonds. A motion was made by councilman Tt2cGinness and seconded.by councilman Tucker that this be r e referred to the water committee for consideration. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that the Church of God be requested to construct a bulk -head in the alley North of 'alnut Street at their earliest possible date. Motion.carried. The Council proceeded to make out the Preliminary budget for,1951. A motion was made by council- man Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that a 10% icn�rease in salaries be put in the preliminary Budget. Motion carried. After some time being spent on the budget a motion was made bycouncilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan to adjourn this meeting until Sept. 6, at 8,01clock. Sept. 6, 1950 The Council met for the for the completing of the budget with the Mayor and Councilman Vollan, Tucker, Engels, Maxwell, Tuson and Peterson present. D (y A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson that Ordinance (� ## 606 be passed and published. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that no parking be inforced on Sunset Blvd. from Main to Bell street, Sept. 17 from midnight until Z P., M. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Engels that the Electric Service at the new well in North Edmonds be'discontinued. Motion carried. The Council proceeded to complete the preliminary -budget. There being no further busines the meeting adjourned. City Clerk - Mayor September 19, 1950. The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Vollan, Tucker, Tuson, McGinness, Engels and Maxwell. The Treasurers report was read. Three bids werereceived for the laying of a sewer, one from E. D. Ranson with a total bid of $3,429.00, one from L. 0. Franklin for $3,695 and one from Superior Construction Co., for $3080. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman-Tuson that.the Superior Construction Co., be given the bid, sales tax is not included in bid. Motion carried. Fred Fourtner came before the Council and asked to have a water main laid on Hapletstreet from Seventh to Eighth Avenue. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman McGinness that a main be laid with a hydrant. Motion carried. John Deal, representative from Union Oil co., came before the 'u.n�_tl ndtrepor ej � th t or ir. ew a t palant they.had made arrangement to obtain water from Olympic View wa er is ric ,rb hey would continue to use Edmonds water as they have been doing in the past. Councilman McGinness reported a fir tree at Third and Howell way should be taken down.. He also reported that the County had completed the surfacing of Howell way,, also that it had been decided to widen the street another six feet. Councilman Maxwell chairman of the Safety committee reported that passenger loading at the Edmonds Hotel was held over for more study, also that the streed end which is used for parking could be blocked off. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan thff� parking be prohibited/on the dead-end street at First Avenue south of Main street anc�parking signs be installed. Motion carried. The Clerk was asked to again write the Church of God in regards to them installing a bluk-head in the alley North of 17alnut street stating the dangerous condition that exists in the alley. Attorney Holte reported he had no reply from Mr. Janns,en in regards to­the"return of the money, also that the City Code had been completed., Mayor McGibbon appointed councilman Tuson, Vollan and 'himself on the committee to read over the code. The committee which was appointed to report on the Pension fund for City employees recommended that the city aaccept it if 3/4 of the City employees anticipated. A motion was made by councilman McGinness that his matte:rnsi on be tabled. There being n� further busing the meetinga djourned/D r� 1 1 1 1 1 ity Clerk Mayor