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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-1955 - Minutes (7)13 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Medina was called to order by Mayor Park at the Medina Improvement Club on October 17, 1955 at 8:00 P.M. Council members present were Mrs Barbee, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Dally Dr. Templeton and Mayor Park. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. Bob Waters presented a petition to the Council requesting the annexation of his property at 214 84th N. B. to the City of Medina. After a discussion the Council was of the opinion that final decision should be held up until October 21, 1955, at which time this meeting is to be continued. Mr. Don Howard, 2426 - 80th N. B. reported that the lot next to his had been left in unsightly and perhaps dangerous condition and that the drainage ditch in front of his property was not function- ing properly and wondered what the City could do about either or both. The Council was unable to do anything about the lot until such a time as an ordinance is written and passed declaring certain things to be a nuisance at which time an abatement order could be presented. Re garding the ditch, the Contractor constructing the ditch should have had a preformance bond from the County. This could be checked and the contractor be made to remedy the condition. Mr. Willits of the Variance Committee asked for a ruling on be- half of Mr. Mundt and Mr. Grandberg regarding their building permits. Their property, being in Herron's Addition is already platted. A motion was made by Mr. Daily and seconded by Mrs. Barbee that these permits be issued because of separate ownership prior to incorpora- tion. Motion passed. It was decided to refer the problem of lot sizes in Herron's Addition to the Variance Committee with the recommendation that they be accepted "as is". It is not thought that this would establish a precedent as the property had been platted long prior to the in- corporation of the City of Medina. Mr. Behnke of the Finance Committee reported on his investiga- tion for a bank loan of $2500.00 to carry the City until the end of 1955. The Bank of California was not particularly interested and asked for further information. Washington State Bank offered a loan at %5. Pacific National Bank offered to issue a loan on a warrant basis at 40 interest from the date of issue. It was moved by Mr. Behnke to accept the loan from the Pacific National Bank, this to be a temporary proposition contingent on the appointment of a permanent depository agent for the City of Medina. Seconded by Mrs. Barbee. Motion passed. It was agreed to maintain a General Account. Mr. Park agreed to handle the account until such time that the City Treasurer takes office. Mr. Behnke reported that Clise and Cumins of Northwest Casualty Insurance Company offered the lowest bid for insurance. It was $56.51. Mr. Dally moved that Clise and Cumins be accepted and that they be asked to write a General Comprehensive policy for one year. Seconded by Mrs. Barbee. Passed. unanamously. A discussion was held on the bonding of City employees. A motion was made by Dr. Templeton and. seconded by Mr. Dally to bond the City Manager and the City Treasurer for $5000.00 each. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mrs. Barbee and seconded by Mr. Behnke to carry such employees of the City as are legally entitled to it. under Social Security. Motion passed. 14 The duties of the City Manager were read by Mr. Chadwick. It was decided to keep the office open on Monday nights from 7 - 8 for the convenience of those people who were unable to come during the regular office hours. The question of Police Chief arose and Mr. Baum declared himself unwilling to accept the position. It was sug- gested that the entire council be deputized by the County. It was reported that Mr. Norton Clapp has suggested that the name of 76th. N. E. be changed to Evergreen Point Road. A letter from Dr. Val.-Spinosa asked that a stop sign be erected at 84th N. E. and 12th. It was recommended that Mr. Baum write to the county asking them to do so. Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Baum are to antact the Fire Department in regard to a contract for fire protection in Medina. It was suggested that a letter of recognition and thanks be sent to Betty Rothschild and Sue Campbell at the first Acting City Clerks of the City of Medina. In reply to Mr. Park's letter to the Washington State Toll Bridge Authority requesting detailed information as to the location of ap- proaches, etc, on the new bridge, the Council was referred to Mr. Chas. B Andrew, Chief Consulting Engineer. Three ordinances were submitted for adoption. Ordnance #9 relative to obstruction, marring, etc of streets and rights o.f way and providing penaltys was presented. Mr. Daily moved that this ordinance be accepted, seconded by Mrs. Barbee. The motion was passed. Ordinance #10 declaring an emergency and adopting a budget for the period from August 19, 1955 to December 31, 1955 was presented. It was moved by Mr. Dally and seconded by Mrs. .barbee that this ordinance be accepted. Motion passed. Ordinance #11 adopting a budget for the year 1956 was presented. It was moved by Mrs. i3arbee and seconded by Mr. Daily that this ordin- ance be accepted. Motion passed. Mrs. Barbee volunteered to compile and distribute from time to time a general information bulletin for the information of the resi- dents of Medina. Mr. Baum reported the following appointments: Mr. James Bartee - City Treasurer Mr. Paul Detels - Police Judge Mr. Stephen Chadwick - City Attorney Mrs. Hugh Fitzgerald - City Clerk It was moved by Mr. Dally and seconded by Mrs. Barbee to accept these appointments. Motion passed. A petition was presented regarding the annei.tion of Medina to the Bellevue Sewer District. Mr. Dally is to secure a map showing the boundries of the proposed district. Further consideration is to be given this petition when the definite boundries are known. The meeting was continued until Friday, October 21, 1955 at 7:00 P M. Respectfully submitted, -7 J / City Clerk