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19590120 Council Meeting Minutes11 January 20, 1959 Regular meeting was held with Mayor Maxwell presiding, and all councilmen present. Opening of bids for the bonds on the fire truck was held on January 9, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City accept the bid of the State Finance Committee, at par, with interest payable semi-annually @ 3.85% per annum, for the General Obligation Bond issue on $17,500.000 and the contract for the bonds be so awarded. Motion carried: Bids were opened on an Accounting Machine. They were: Burroughs Corporation $3,352.39 including tax & discount. Underwood Corporation $3,158.90 it It It it After study and discussion, it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by. Councilman Tuson to accept the proposal of Burroughs Corp. and award the contract to them for the purchase of the Accounting Machine at a price of $3,352.39. Motion carried. Bids were opened on the Fire Truck. They were: Feenaughty Machinery Co. $18,707.47 Western States Fire Apparatus $18,288.47 plus tax Roney's, Inc. $17,559.43 After study by the Fire Dept. and upon recommendation of Chief Astell, a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bid of Roney's, Inc. for purchase of the fire truck in the amount of $17,559.43 be accepted, and the mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them upon sale of the bonds. Motion carried. An Informal Hearing for sewering of the 1100 block on Pine Street and adjacent areas was • held. Several residents of Laurel Street were present, and most of them expressed objection to sanitary sewers going into their area at this time. Hearing was taken under advisement by the council. Mr. Leonard Downey, representing a church group interested in securing suitable acreage in the Edmonds area on which to build a retirement home, spoke informally to the council to obtain its views on whether it would be favorably received in the community. The council expressed no objections to such a project locating in the Edmonds areasproviding it can be done without antagonizing local residents. In answer to a written request from L. E. Hubbard, a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Mr. Hubbard be advised that if he replaces, at his own expense, the sidewalk in front of his proposed new building on the SW corner of 51' and Main, the City will install curb and gutter at its expense, and also pay for the necessary engineering to replace the sidewalk. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the mayor be authorized to sign an agreement with Snohomish County Civil Defense for the payment of 150 per capita for the year 1959• Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell reported that he had sent a letter expressing his willingness to attend a meeting with Snohomish County Fire District #1 to discuss a multiple dispatch system. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that a call for bids be authorized for a back hoe - loader combination, bids to be opened February 17, Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #752 be passed, annexing Seattle Heights Division #4 to the City of Edmonds, subject to • zoning of the area by the Planning Commission, to be effective February 17, 1959• Motion carried. A Petition for Annexation with more than 78% signatures was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the petition for annexation of the area to be known as the Highway #99 annexation be accepted, And the hearing on the petition be set for February 17. The Attorney was instructed to make all necessary publications and postings for the hearing. There were 6 yes, 1 no, and the motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #753 be passed, dealing with issuance of bonds on LID #85. Motion carried. Resolution #13 of the Planning Commission was received, requesting amendments to the Subdivision, Zoning, and Building Codes. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Council accept Resolution #13 of the Planning Commission and instruct the attorney to draw up the necessary ordinances for presentation at the next council meeting. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell announced the appointment of Roy Stringer for a 4 year term on the Planning Commission, beginning January 1, 1959• In answer to a letter from Engineer Reid regarding sewage disposal for the proposed Stevens Memorial Hospital, the council expressed no objections to the hospital's use of the City sewer system if everything can be worked out satisfactorily. Meeting was recessed until Tuesday, January 27 to discuss and take action on the "Little Metro" question. •