HomeMy WebLinkAbout1921-04-14 Regular Minutestie
Tukwila, Washington.
April 14th, 1921.
The regular monthly meeting of the Coancii of the Town of Tukwila was
called to order by the Mayor at 8:20 P. M. There were present, Councilmen,
F. J. Klein, W. F. Engel, H. E. Ives, and C. Sanders; Councilman M. V. Lemon
being absent.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
REPORTS OF OUNU TTEES:
Street_ Committee. Councilman Engel.
f'he streets on the hill have been dragged during the past month, but
no additional work has been done on Main Street or Tukwila Avenue on account of the
rainy weather. The grading for the sidewalk on the Pacific Highway is completed
ready to lay the concrete.
BILLS:
The following bills were ready by the Clerk, and after being oked by the
Finance Committee it was moved, seconded, and carried that they be paid and warrants
drawn for th a r respective amounts,
Chas. Schnoor,
Tukwila
6.00
Carl_ Schnoor
6.00
Jos. Nager
38.00
J. Christianson
35.00
J. dead
a
68.25
A. E. Hull
f
2.50
C. P. Jensen
21.95
E. E. Lutz
10.00
Denny Renton Clay& Coal
Co., Seattle
14.22
Puget Sound Power x Light Co. n
30.60
Equitable Trust Co.,
New York
210
Total
442.52
COMMUNI CAT !0 NS:
The town treasurer's report was read by the Clerk and ordered placed on
file.
A protest from R. L. Ward, J. A. Duff, J. A. Hozack, and firs. K. Shephard
regarding the sidewalks as provided for in Resolution No. 19 were read by the Clerk.
After a general discussion it was moved and seconded that the protests regarding the
walk on Tukwila Avenue be disregarded. Motion carried.
It was moved and seconded that the Street Superintendent be instructed
to fix the official grade for Mr. S. H. Stevens in order that he may build a fence
and sidewalk in front of his property. Lotion carried.
It was moved and seconded that the protest of Messrs. Ward and Duff be
accepted, and that the contemplated walk on Kenney Boulevard be -abandoned at the
present time. Motion carried.
Councilman Klein reported-that no action had been taken on -the. walk at--
Black Fiver Station, and asked for further time. Request granted.
Moved and seconded that Councilman Engel be instructed to order the lumber
for sidewalks provided for in Resolution No. 19 with the exception of the walks on
Kenney Boulevard, together with sufficient lumber for walks in front of Messrs.
Cutting's and Fletcher's property on Main Street, as well as sufficient lumber for
the walk at Black River. This lumber to be ordered from the U. K. Swift Lumber Co.
at a price of $22.00 per X for 4x4, and $12.50 per M for 2x8w6. Motion carried.
The bid of William Meade for the construction of sidewalks was read by-
the Clerk. Moved and seconded that the bid be rejected and the Sidewalk Committee
arrange for the construction of sidewalks by day labor. Motion carried.
The bid for the grading on the Flat by J. T. Meade was read by the Clerk.
Moved and seconded that the bid be rejected and that the town proceed with the work
by day labor. Motion carria:i.
Councilman Sanders reported on the proposition of constructing a hall..
that the matter was under way, butthat as yet the lot had not been selected and
plans for financing the project were not completed, and requested -more time. Re granted.
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NEW BUSINESS:
The question of providing a. pound master for the town was brought up and
discussed at length. No action was taken, however.
The question of trying to procure some sort of fire apparatus for the town
was brought up, and the matter was referred to the Clerk to report at the next
meeting.
Councilman Klein brought up the question of installing a concrete walk
adjoining the Pacific Highway, and after some discussion it was decided to allow the'
grade to stand for some time in order that it would properly settle before the
concrete was put on.
No further business appearing the Council adjourned at 9:40 P. M.
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Attest:
Mayor.
Town Clem