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Home My WebLink About11-21-1961 Page 2409 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21 , 1961 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn, held at 8:00 P.M, in the Council Chambers at the City Hall . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy. Councilmen present: Aaby, Kammeyer, Fitzsimmons, Sonnemann, Towner, and Gaines. " � " Councilman absent: Petersen. • Minutes of the previous meeting held November 7, 1961 were approved as mailed. PETERSEN 'S RESIGNATION AS COUNCILMAN ' A letter received from George Petersen requested that the Council accept his resignation as ,councilman. It was moved by Towner -and secorided by Kammeyer that the City Councif accept the resignation of George Petersen as Councilman: MOTION CARRIED TED LEA TO TAKE PETERSEN 'S PLACE � • AS COUNCILMAN. ' Mayor Shaughnessy announced he had asked Ted Lea to fill the unexpired term of .Petersen. • It aas moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Aaby that- the appoin - ment of Lea be approved, with the following roll call vote being, recorded: Aaby, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, ,yes; Sonnemenn, yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED TED LEA SWORN IN AS COUNCILMAN G�ty Attorney, Smythe administered the oath of office to Ted � Lea .and he was seated as an acting councilman, , BIOS ' ' ` Sealed bids for supplying Diesel Type Fuel Oil to the City of Auburn aere received opened and read as follows: ; HEISSERMAN FUEL & HEATING COMPANY, INC. Shell P.S, 200 Diesel -typ Heating Oil $. 1135 per gallon. Shell P.S. 300 Light Fuel �il $3. 63 per barrel of 42 U.S. Gallons. STAN SORENSEN HEATING GOMPANY. Mobilheat 200 Diesel . 1075 per gaJl n. Sealed bids for supplying the City of Auburn with Premium or Ethyl gasoline wece received opened and read as follows: UNION .OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. Royal 76 Gasoline $.2625 per gallon 7600 Gasoline $. 2225 per gallon. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORN,IA, WESTERN OPERATION, INC. " Chevron Supreme $. 2649 Chevron $. 245. Sealed bids for the 1962 garbage contract were received opene and read as follows: SHAW DISPOSAL, INC. Bid No. I ' � I can emptied once per week . . . . . . : . . . $ .75 per month 2 cans emptied once.. per week . . . . . I . 10 per mo.nth Percentage of city's 'charge. on�all ` ' - � other accounts including commercial . . . . . . 90 percent Bid No. 2 Percentage of city 's charge on all accounts handled by contractor . . . . . . . . . 90 percent RURAL GARBAGE SERV.ICE Bid No. I I� can emptied once per week . . . . �. . . . . . . $.64 per month 2 cans emptied once per week_ . . . . . . . . . .96�per month Percentage of city's charge on all other _,�; � accounts including commercial � � ?2.5 percent , ° - ` - �..._.,. .___. Page 2409 - AUBURN .WASHINGTON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21 1961 Bid No. 2 Percentage of city's charge on all accounts hand�ed by, contractor . . . . . . . . . .. . . 24,6 pe�cent AUBURN GARBAGE SERVICE B'Id No. 2 Percentage of city's change o� ail accounts handled by contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 percent JOHNSON DISPOSAL SERVICE Bid No. I 1: can emptied once pec week . . . . . . . . . . . .� .60 per month ' 2 cans emptied once per week . . . . . . . I .00 per month Peecentage of ciLy's charge on ail � other accounta including commercial . . . . . . . . 85 percent Bid No. 2 Percentage of city's charge on all accounts handled by contractor . . . . . . . . . . 80 percent Sealed bids for Iegal advertising were,received opened and rea ad follows: _ ' AUBURN 8UN $I , IO .per hundred words for the first insertion 0. 10 per hundred words for each subsequent insertion " �� 8 t�Galvin size of type to be used orW dage will be computed on the basis of 10 words per Iine: AUBURN GLO�E NEWS 1 . 25 per hundred words for the first insertio� 1 .00 per hundred words for each subsequent. �8 t s�ize of type to be used Wordage will be computed on the 'basis of 6 wor s per Iine. � These bids were referred to the Purchasing Committee. . Sealed bids .for .supplying :a Police Prowler Car were received opened and read es follows: VALLEY MOTORS, $2368. 10 95.44 - Sales Tax $ 8�1 . 5'� 988.00 - Trade in 60 Dart Fordor $f493.54 License fees to be added in addition to above. Price does not include excise tax. Optional Equioment 650 x IS r ply Nylon Goodyear Tires, blue steel co�d $71 .60. SCARFF MbTORS, INC. $2871 .08 Price for car equipped as above 236. 10 Less excise tax 6� Net price of car 1050.A0 Less: 60 Dart " 5—T 64.98 Net difference 105.40 Washington State Sales Tax 1690. 8 Total Di.fference � Optional Equipment: Captive air Goodyear tires w/air shields $74.50 Special law enforcement 390 cu" 330 hp eng $29.80. -These bids were referred to the Police Committee. PUBLIC HEAR� NG The Mayor announced the public hearing on Final Assessment Roll "of L. I .D.#139. It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Sonneman� that the Finad assessment Roll on L. I .D. #139 be accepted and the City ' Attorney: be_ instructed to draft an ordinance on same, with the -. following roll call vote being recorded: Aaby yes; Lea, .yes., Kammey.e�, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Toiwner, yes; and Gai°nes, yes. MOTION CARRIED 4� Page 2410 . AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21 , 1961 EARL DECKER RETIREMENT A letter received from Statewide Retirement stated Council action��was necessary to extend the � retirement date of Earl J. Decker. It was moved by Sonnemann and , seconded by Kammeyer that the retirement date for Earl J . Decker be extended one year. . MOTION CARRIED REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION ' A request, signed by fifteen residents of the area, was read requesting annexation of the area southeast of Auburn, bounded on south, East by Stuck River, on West by M Street and on the North by 29th Southeast. This request was referred to Gaines, fire committee, George Schuler, and the City Attorney. DRAWING FOR COUNCIL POSITIONS The City Clerk �assigned council position numbers for the forthcoming city election by having the outgoing council members draw numbers. Position No. l , now held by Fred Towner, Position No. 2 now held by Aaby, and Position No, S now held by Fitzsimmons PURCHASING . It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Kammeyer that the City Clerk call for sealed bids for furnishing janitor service for the Auburn City Hall building �for the year 1962. MOTION CARRIED FtRE - ' '' Fred Towner stated he had met with the Fire Chief regarding a letter rece'ived last meeting from the Auburn Chamber of Commeree on regulating the burning of oil , greese, rubber in tires, and old cars. Councilman Towner reported that the Nuisance Ordinance would cover this situation, but a signed complaint had. to be made. STREET . Councilman Towner- r.eported that the street committee had met , on the request for a ccosswalk :on the Enumelaw Highway, � : A lighted crosswalk will be installed as soon as the material is received. Towner reported that Waldo Carlso� of the Chamber of Commerce catted �Lry tp dnfprry the Eity Council that the cities of Kent and Renton were ptanning on giving free parking from I :00 P.M, till 6:00 P.M: from December 4, 1961 until Christmas and requested Auburn to do likewise. • - . ; .. This .matter was referred to the street committee and Sonneman with power to act. LICENSE � It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that = - upon payment of fee a concession GoKart Track License be granted to Tucker & Tirreli of 1900 Howard Road� with the hours being ' from 4:A0 to 10:00 during the school week, 61 :00 to II :00 on Saturdays 6 During Summer. 1 :00 to. 10:00 on Sundays. MOTION CARRIED WATER _ LIQUID CHLORINE BID ` It was moved by� Kaiemeyer and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the ' City Clerk call for sealed bids for supplying the City with Iiquid chlorine during the year 1962, MOTION CARRIED �. Page 2411 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21 , 1961 ' ENGINEERING SERVICES It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Ci:ty Clerk to sign an agreement with Richard E. Wolff, a ficensed engineer, for improvements to the municiple seaerage system inciuding extensions of trunk sewer system, a new sewage treatment facility and laterial connecting sewers. MOTION CARRIED LIGHT ' No report POLICE No report - , �y,�,ti Mayor Shaughnessy reported he had appointed High R. Darby as Police Chief starting January i , 1962, to ceplace Chief Ludwig whose, resignation is effective as of that date. It was , moved"b y Sonnemann and seconded by Towner .that Hugh R. Darby be appointed Police Chief starti.ng January I , 1962, with the following roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Lee yes; Ka meyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and �aines, y s. MOTION CARRIED WATER SUPT. Tom Bolton, Water Supt. reported that they had received their Sewer Rodding Machine, and had been using it frequently and finding' it most satisfaetory. " STREET SUPT. ' No Report CHIEF LUDWIG Chief Ludwig expressed appreciation for the luggage presented him by the Council and Mayor. He also said.,that he. appreciated the` cooperation qiven him and the Police Department by . the administration during the present and past years. . ; CITY EWGINEER Schuler reported that he had attended the Naches Tunnel Association meeting. He felt that the City of Auburn could help this , association by �drawing up a resolution stating that the City of Auburn is in favor of this tunnel and send copies to the Gover o� ,_.. _ and State legislature. „ It was moved by Towner and seconded by Kammeyer that the City. pass. a resolution in favor of the Naches Tunnet and send copies as suggested. MOTION CARRIER Schulec 'reported that a meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, at II A.M, November 29, 1961 in regard to the East t Valley Highway, with the City Officials and the State Highway Department Officials. ' ` ORDINANCE N0. 1481 It was moved by,. Kammeyer and seconded by Sonnemann that Ordinance No. 1481 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, ' WASHINGTON, .AMENDING SECTIONS 4. IO. t10 and 4. 10. 130. OF THE CITY OF AUBURN CODE SAID SEGTIONS 4. 10. 110 and 4. 10. 130 RELATING. . TO MUNlCIRAL .GARBAGE COLLECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE N0. 940, SECTIONS 11 AND 13.", be introduced and adopted with the folloming roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Lee, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED � Page 24�2 AUBURN. WASHINGTON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21 . f961 RESOLUTION N0. 80 It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Kammeyer that Resolution No. 80 entitled "A(RESO�UTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,.�WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET 'IN THE CITY OF 'AUBURN", be introduced and adopted with the following roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Lee, yes; Kammeyer, yes Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines; yes. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION N0. 81 �� , . � It was moved by Towner and seconded by Kammeyer that Resoluti n • No. 81 entitled °A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF TH CITY OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE EQUIPMENT°, be introduced and adopted, with the following . � roll call vote being: recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes;`�,,Kammeyer, yes Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and 6ai�nes, yes. MOTION CARRIED � ' . RESOLUTION N0. 82 I It was moved by Kammey,e� and seconded by Fitzsimmons that Resolution No: 82 entitled ."A REOSLUT.ION OF`THE CITY OF AUBURN, ` WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE SEWER DEPARTMENT OF THE CFTY OF AUBURN TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEWER DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT", be introduced anii adopted,"with the following roll call vote being recorded: Aa6y;�. yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes• ` Towner, yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED , RESOLUTION N0. 83 It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that Resolutio No. 83 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL EXTR PAYROLL FOR SAID DEPARTMENT°, be introduced and adopted, with tFSe following roll cali vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Lee, yes; - Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED - RESOLUTION N0. 84 ' It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann that Resolutio No. 84 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTO.N,, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND _OF T E CITY OF AUBURN TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF GARBA E COLLECTION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN.", Lie introduced and adopted, with the foliowing roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and 6aines, yes. MOTION CARRIED 1 - RESOLUTION N0. 85 It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Gaines that Resoluti n No. 85 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CL�RK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD E. WOLFF FOR ' ENGINEERING SERVICES CONCERNING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL SEWAGE. SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN", be introduced and adopted, with the following roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines, yes. I MOT I ON CSIRR I ED , OLD BUSINESS I Schuler reported that residents of the former Dr. Hoye home � . are going to remove their fence. . � Page 24�3. f1UBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21 , 1961 NEW BUSINESS None CLAIMS It �was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Towner that the following claims against the city all having previously been passed and signed_ by the Finance �ommittee, be approved and the City Clerk. be authorized to draw warrants in payment.� CURRENT EXPENSE �9770 thru 9840 inci . �t.Q8.90.Qfi STREET #3077 thru 3088; inc� . 2657.28 ' . # 1.865 Cancelled - _ -. WATER . # I 895 thru I 924 i nc I . f7577.,fi& CEMETERY #347 thru 352 incl . � 1115.64 U BRARY - #1592 thru 1606 incl . 1204.94 L. I .D. # 139 #35 thru 40 incl . 2873.60 JA1L CONSTRUCTION ?#19 thru 21 incl . 530 .66 MOTION CARRIED There being no fucther busines§ to come before the Council the meeting 'was adjouened at 9: 21 P.M, subject to the call of the Mayor. �. APPI'yf7VED . THIS �` '� DAY OF ��!��n�., 19_� /�._. �/ — � CITY CIERK �. ..:�� z _ MAY R � ' i