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Home My WebLink About12-20-1960 PHGE 2305 H HUBURN , W,vSHINGTON TUESDHY DECEMBER Z0 1960 _ Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn, held � at g;00 P.M, in the Council Chambers at the City Hall . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy. Councilmen present: Haby, Petersen, Kammeyer, Fitz�'immons; Sonnemann, Towner and Gaines. Councilmen sbsent : None Minutes of the previous meeting held December 6, 1960 were approved as mailed. • PUBLIC HEHRING None - BIDS None HUDIENCE Mr. L.yman Neilson of the Stete Engineering District State Poiution •Control reported .on the dulnping of septic tank sol,ution �, at the disposal plant. Mr. Neilson stated the Nuburn plant cannot . handle that type of dumping and recommended the City di;scont.inue . this service as there are other places in this area ,that are . equipped to handle septic tank dumping. Mr. Neilson afso com- plimented the City Council on' hiring an efficient plant op`eretor like Jack Muir. H confirming letter will be written to "the Council on this subject. , CORRESPONDENCE WENDELL WORKMHN ' , The City Clerk read a letter from Wendell Workman stating he . has sold Roy's Taxi to Rob`ert Driggers and requests the license 6e' changed. � The City Clerk read a ietter from Robert Driggers cequesting the license be changed from Wendell Workman D.B.H. Roy 's Taxi to Robert Driggers D.B .H . Huburn Cab and that one more taxi stand be granted in front of 31 East Main. ' These requests were referred to the License Committee. ' CLNRK EOI�EMHN & �SSOCIHTES The City Clerk read a progress report from Clark Col"eman, and Associates. To date', approximately 39°J, of the project; is, c_ompleted. This letter was ordered filed. RICHHRD BHRNHRD The City Clerk read a Ietter from Richard Barnard peesenting an application for participation in the Insurance Commission for ?. the City of Huburn. This application was referred to Harry Lieske. � ERNEST F. CRANE ` ' - The City Clerk read a letter from Ernest F. Crane requesting' a va� iance upon lot I Block 2, Downing and Schroader's Hdditio� to Auburn . The prospective purchaser of the property would like permission to build a duplex 86 ' x 25' on approximately 5,497 sq. f . it was moved by Sonnemann and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that a public � hearing be held January 17, 1961. on this variance. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor instructed the City Engineer to take this matter to � the Planning Commission. - VHCHTfON The City Clerk read a letter from property owners of Forest illa,r� requesting e 30 x 661 .09 strip of land fo� road purposes 6e vacated, It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Petersen'that the City ttorney be instructed to draft the necessary Resolution calling for a public hearing January 17, 1961 , for the vacation of this land: MOTION CHRRIED GEORGE SCHULER The City Clerk read a letter from George Schuler submitting or adoption the final assessment roll for L. I .D. # � 3g, Cost of PAGE 2305- 8 AUBURN WASH � NGTON TUESDAY DECEMBER 20 "19 0 work performed, $11 ,482. 14. Total assessments $11 ,482. 14. It was moved by Petersen and 2nd by, Kammeyer that a public hearing be held January 17, 1961 on LID # 138 . MOTION CARRIED HUDIENCE MR. John Goar, representing the Burroughs Hccounting Machines presented a list of companies and cities that are pre= sently using their eqo+cpment. COMMITTEE REPORTS PURCHASING COMMITTEE � ' Councilman Haby stated the bid for legai publications, upon the £igures presented by the City Clerk , would go to Auburn Globe - News, low bidder. , � " I.t` was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Petersen that the bid for legal publications be awarded to the Huburn Globe News, with the following roll cail vote being recorded': - Haby, yes; ,Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; 5onnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and . Gaines. yes. • � It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Petersen that the bid for nasoline be awarded to Union Oil Co. with the following roll call vo�e being recorded; Haby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines, yes. . _ _ It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Petersen that: :the bid for diesel oil be awarded to Heisserman Fuel Co. with the following rofl call vote being recorded: Haby, ye s; Petersen, yes; Kammeyec,. no vote,. ,Fitzsimmore , yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gairies, yes. . Councilman Aaby stated the� were considering awarding the - bid for the billing machine to National Cash Register upon re= . ' commendations of the City Treasurer. The City Treasurer stated some reasons why he preferred National Cash register. Mr. Goar stated their machines do the same job as the Treasurer stated National Cash Register does. • It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that the awardin of the billing machine be tabled for further study. MOTION CHRRIED FIRE COMMITTEE No report. LICENSE COMMITTEE No report STREET COMMITTEE IT was moved by Petersen, and 2nd by Towner that . the balance due Rainier Asphalt for work done on LID 138 be paid, with the -following ro.11 call �laote be.ing recorde�: Naby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes;- Fitzsimmons , yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines, yes. ' WHTER COMMlttee , i Councilman Kammeyer stated they awarded the bid for the pickup to Bothell Chevrolet. It was moved by Kammeyer and 'Znd by Sonnemann that the bid ' checks , of the unsuccessful bidders be returesd, with the followin roll call vote being recorded: Haby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes : Towner, yes , a�d Gaines, ye . It. was moved by Kammeyer 'and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids on a one story concrete ' block masonry building-,at the disposal plant, bids to be opened at 8 :,OO ,P.M. , January 3, 1961 . MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that the Council accept the tiid of Pennsalt Co. for chlorine with the following roll call vote being recorded: Haby,yes; Petersen, yes; Kemmeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gai,nes, yes. PHGE 2305 C AUBURN, WASHINGTON - TUESDHY DECEMBER 20, • 1960 LIGHT COMMITTEE Councilman Gaines reported on the progress made so fa�- to ; stop the railroad merger. 'Reports will be given from time to time on this merger. �; PO U CE COMMITT6E 1 , � � -Councilman Sonnemann . read;;a' letter from Chief Ludwig stating ' Officen Bowen would possifily be released for duty between Jan Ist 'I and 15th. He would, theref.ore,. Iike Bowen 's wages continued ; under the present agreement until he resumes his duty. Bowen 's ; attorney i's hopeful that a settlement will be made to reimburse \ the city for wages paid Bowen. The Givil Service Commission has accepted this letter and � will sign another resolution. �` It was , moved by Sonnemann and 2nd by Kammeyer that Howard Bowen's be continued his current pay status not to exceed three months from expiration date of last resolution, and Officer shouid su6mit a doctor 's report at least once a month . MOTION CHRRIED ' It was moved by Sonnemann and 2nd by Kammeyer that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids on the purchase of a police prowler car, bids to be opened January 3, � 961 , at 8:00 .F.M. speci �Fications obtained at City Clerk ' s office.MOTION, CHRRIED ; i It was moved by Sonnemann and 2nd by Haby that the City � Clerk be instructed to call for bids on the general contract of alterations to provide for police and jail facilities including mechanical and electrical work, bids to be opened at 8 :00 P:M. , January 17, 1961 . MOTION CNRRIED ti WHTER SUPT. REPORT ' No report - STREET SUPT. RENORT No report ENGINEER`S REPORT � The City Enginee,r requested. permission to write the State Highway Dept. regarding the Time 0il sidewalk . ! ' It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Sonnemann that the Engineer's request to write the State Highway Dept. about the Tim Oil sidewalk be granted. MOTION CHRRIED ' POIICE CHIEF i No report ORDINANCE N0. 1423 It was moved by Towner and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that Ordinance No. 1423 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLHRING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST HND REQUIRING THE APPROP= RIATION OF $11 ,701 . 22 FROM UNEXPENDED FUNDS IN THE CURRENT EXPENS FUND TO COVER E DEfICIENCIES IN THE �CITY OF AUBURN BUDGET", BE � � adopted with the following roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, - yes; Petersen, yes; Kamm�yer, yes; Fi.tzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, ' yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines. yes. ORDINANCE N0. 1424 It was moved by Sonnemann and 2nd by Aaby that Ordinance No. 1424 enti.tled, " H(y ORDINNNCE OF THE CITY OF HUBURN, WASHINOT , AUTHORIZING THE TRAbSFtR OF FUNDS WITHIN THE CEMETERY, STREET AND ENGINEERING DEPHRi�MENTS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WHSHINGTON, TO PROVIDE NECESSHRY FUNDS FOR THE OPERHTION OF SHID DEPARTMENTS, be introduced and adopted with the following ro) I call vote being recorded: Naby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammgyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Tonn er, yes; and Gaines, yes. RESOLUTION N0. 63 It was moved by Towner and 2nd by Gaines that Resolution No. 63 entitled, H RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUBURN, WASNINGTON, , . __, � ._. _. �` . PNGE 2305 D ' AUBURN ._ 4JASHINGTON TUESDHY DECEMBER 20 1960 _ — - - __ _ . ... . . . RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPT. AND FIRE DEPT. OF THE .CITY _OF ,AUBURN,. WASHINGTON, TO PROVIDE NECESSNRY FUNDS. FOR THE OPERHTION .OF SHID ,DEPHRTMENTS", be" adopted with •the followi'ng r`oll' "call vote being recordede .Aaby, qres; Petersen, yes; •,Kammeyer„ yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; `--Towrieq, yes; and Gaines, yes. RESOLUTION N0. 65 It was moved by Petersen amd 'Znd by Haby that.,Resol �tion No. - . 65 entitied, H RESOLUTION OF TFIE CITY OF ;HUBURN, . WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE UNHUTHORIZED SHLE HND USE OE FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY NND REQUESTING, THE STHTE LEGISLNTURE TO ENHCT THE NECESSHRY ' LEGISLHTfON BHNNIN6: THE UNHUTHORIZED SHLE .HND USE OF FIREWORKS THROUGHOUT THE STNTE, be adopted with the following roll call • vote bei,nq recorded: Aaby, yes;Petersen, yes;,,Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons , yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes;, and Gaines, yes. , \� JThe � ity Attorney stated that accmrding to documents on file, there are no owners to. the Pioneer Cemetery; at. this time. It was moved by. Heby end Znd by Sonnemann that the City , Httorney be instructed to procee with whatever steps necessary in determining the owners o,� this cemetery. MOTION CARRIED OLD. BUSINESS ' , On behalf of the: Mayor and City Councii , whty wish everMone. a Merry Christmas and� Happy New Year. NEW BUSINESS None CLAIMS � It wes moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons � that the , following claims against the city, all having previously been pass d and signed by the Finance Committee, be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to draw warrants in payment : CURREN7 EXPENSE �7561 to 7623 $13,930 .55 ' .CEMETERY # 109 to 116 487. 19 STREET #2484 to 2498 1 ,795.b5 WHTER # II33 to II53 3,480.47 ;: LID #138 #28 533.70 FIREMEN �'S R & N # II 7. 50 There being no further business to come before, the City Counci � the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 17 F'.M, subject to the call of the Mayor. ANI?RO . D THIS , ��_DHY OF `�- , '�L9 � � � . _ ,�,��.�' ��<-�- K. � M H Y O . ' ` � � i _. _ _ _ - - -- - --- - .�