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Kent, Washington February 15, 1960
Regular meeting of the City Council present Mayor Thornton,
Councilman Curran, Pozzi, Scott, Shaffer, Shinners, Strain,
Woodworth.
Minutes approved of the last regular meeting as printed.
Report of officers presented and placed on file, Clerk's,
Budget, Treasurers.
The City Engineer, Mr. Sherwood, reported that the
Planning Commission has approved the Fugate Plat and would
like a hearing set for March 7, 1960. Motion was made and
carried to set hearing for March 7, 1960 on the Fugate Plat.
Calvert 's plat is approved by the City Attorney for
correction. Motion was made to accept the correction on the
Galvert plat. Motion duly seconded and passed.
The City Engineer reported on the vacation of a portion
of Clark Street for Mr. Kehr. Motion was made, seconded and
passed to hold a hearing on the vacation of Clark Street on
March 7, 1960, 8 p.m. , City Hall.
Mayor Thornton announced the hearing on the vacation of
Saar Street would be held over till the next meeting due to
no legal notices being posted.
Councilman Woodworth moved that Strain 's Auto Co. , Inc.
be awarded the bid for the Police car. A 1960 Plymouth Patroller
Special, V8 , bid being submitted in the amount of $2 ,450.00
less 1,000.00 for trade in on old car , plus sales tax. Strain
refrained from voting.
Councilman Woodworth moved to award the bid to Bowen
Scarff Ford Sales for a 1960 Ford Falcon-2 door Sedan, net
price $1,849.35 plus tax to be used as an Inspectors car.
Motion duly seconded and passed.
Councilman Curran moved to purchase one 1960 Chev.
3/4 ton pick-up with an 8 foot box for the Water Department
from Kent Motors. Total delivered price .jn1,934.00. Motion
duly seconded and passed. Other bids not awarded are on file
at the office of the City Clerk.
Councilman Scott announced that he would read the
resignation of Hubert E. Clements, Chief operator of the
Treatment Plant. Scott moved and Strain seconded to accept
the resignation of Mr. Clements. Motion passed.
Councilman Scott moved that the Treatment Plant and its
employees be placed under the supervision of the City Engineer.
Motion duly seconded and passed..
Robert M. Kristofferson will be placed in temporary
charge of the operation of the plant until the State examination
for operators in April . If he is successful in the examination
he will be placed in the position of head operator. Council-
man Scott also recommended a salary increase of $30.00 per
month starting March 1. However if he fails in the examination
for third grade operator his salary will revert to its present
statis and a qualified operator will be appointed. Motion made
duly seconded and passed.
Councilman Pozzi would like the minutes to show the Leber
letter and the letter to the City Engineer in connection with
the construction of side sewer, trunk sewer, water main and
street improvements for Chas. H. Leber by Hauge Construction
Co. Letters are on file in the office of the City Engineer.
Councilman Pozzi referred to the Hauge plat and that the
spite strip was partly removed. Mr. Calvin Wilson was satisfied
because he sold the lana to Mr. Hauge. Mr. Dys.a.rt was seeking
information as to whether this was good business . for him or
not. Undouotedly it was as the price was equal to what an LID
would be. It was an improvement to his property at a nominal
cost. The outcome of the discussion was that the Council by
motion passed, set a hearing for March 7, 1960 providing the
Planning Commission approves the plat as is.
Councilman Pozzi was excused from the Council chambers
to see Mr. Sipe, Chairman of the Planning Commission to see
if he would sign the plat now that all was in accord. Council-
man Pozzi reported back to the Council that Mr. Sipe was not
to be found.
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Councilman Pozzi contacted Hayes Evans, Sanitary Engineer for the
County and reported that the County will have their collection station
ready in about three months.
The City Engineer reported that Mr. Gillespie had complied. with
the Council in regard to City requirements ,namely deed, easement
bill of sale and bond for Linda Hts. sewer lift station and facilities.
Bond has not been checked by the City Attorney as yet. Motion made
to accept the Valley and Linda Hts facilities as recommended by the
City Engineer and upon the City Attorneys approval of the bond.
CLAIMS PRESENTED AND ALI.,OWED AS FOLLOVIS :
Current Expense Claims 4,259.98
Water rt 570.37
Water Construction it 3,906.05.
Street it 495.23
Sewer Revenue it 196• 83
rr Garbage 105.72„ ,61 4
Library 5
,t 65 .61
Library Construction
93
Park rt 5.30
Parking Meter tr 44.78
LID 236 rr 11.34
Motion made by Councilman Curran was duly seconded and passed
to extend a vote of appreciation to the Volunteer Firemen for
their interest and cooperation in the City sign making project.
MEETING ADJOURNED:
Mayor Chas. Bridges i
Citv Clerk
f?. MAYOR