Cleanup comments
invited on Unocal
The state Department of Ecology (DOE) is taking public comments on the cleanup project at the former Unocal tank farm in Edmonds.
This public comment period, which ends Oct. 4, pertains to the cleanup of the upper yard (hillside) portion of the property near Point Edwards, which was completed in March of this year.
The contamination consisted of petroleum and sand-blast grit that contained heavy metals. The sand-blast grit was used for tank and pipe maintenance. The cleanup consisted of removing the contaminated soil.
Documents on the cleanup may be viewed at the Edmonds Public Library, 650 Main Street.
Cleanup of the lower yard is slated to begin in 2005.
Salary panel
has openings
The city of Edmonds is seeking four individuals to fill openings on the Edmonds Citizens Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.
The positions are unpaid, volunteer positions. Of the four openings, one position is mayor-appointed, one position is City Council-appointed and the remaining two positions are Commission-appointed. All appointees must reside within the city of Edmonds.
This seven-member advisory Commission meets every other year on a periodic basis. Board members serve for a four-year term and are eligible for reappointment.
The Commission’s duties include reviewing the salaries of the city’s elected officials and preparing an advisory recommendation for the City Council’s deliberation. The Commission is seeking to establish realistic salaries so that citizens of the highest quality may be attracted to public service.
Interested residents of the city of Edmonds may pick up an application at the reception desk in the lobby of City Hall located at 121 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds; or, to receive an application by mail, call 425-771-0247.
Deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15.
New city board
needs members
The city of Edmonds is seeking candidates to comprise a Board of Appeals for the purpose of hearing appeals of the building official on decisions or interpretations made on the state-adopted Building Code.
The basic function of the board is to consider the use of alternate materials or methods of construction that are different than those specified in the building code.
Board members should be representative of the construction profession and be knowledgeable in multiple types of construction, except for one lay person who would be required to reside within the city of Edmonds. The group will not act on matters pertaining to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, ventilation and barrier-free codes. Decisions by this board can be appealed to Snohomish County Superior Court only.
Qualified candidates will be interviewed by the mayor for selection. Successful candidates will be appointed by the mayor with City Council confirmation
For more information or an application call the Mayor’s Office at 425-771-0247 for an application. Applications must be returned to the Mayor’s Office or the first floor receptionist at City Hall by 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15.
Restaurants
mark Sept. 11
In remembrance of September 11, 2001, during the entire month of September, six Edmonds restaurants have pledged to donate 10 percent of their food receipts to the Edmonds Food Bank.
The 5th Avenue Grillhouse, Provinces, Ciao Italia, Shell Creek, Las Brisas and Girasol have agreed to take part in the event.
There is no extra cost to the restaurant patrons. The only requirement is that the server is notified in advance of the diner having seen the ads run in several local publications or their awareness of the program.
At the conclusion of the month, each participating restaurant will report its total contribution to this very worthwhile charity and publications will be notified of the result.
Participating restaurants are asking Edmonds, South Snohomish County and North King County residents to get behind the effort and raise a meaningful sum to assist the Edmonds Food bank in their effort to help those in the community who have found themselves in less fortunate circumstances.
For more information contact Seaun Richards, proprietor of the 5th Avenue Grillhouse, at 425-218-5996.
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