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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1919-01-14 Regular Minutes3 Tukwila, Wash. January 14, 1919. The first regular meeting of the Twelfth common council of the Town of Tukwila was called to order by Coucilman Klein at 10 :00 P.M. E. E. Lutz vras appointed temporary clerk. Mayor -elect E. F. Greene was then administered the oath of office by Justice of the Peace J. L. Durbin. Councilmen J. B. Heemink, G. Wallenberg and A. J. Erickson were next sworn in by Judge Durbin, followwed by Treasurer C. P. Jan son. Councilman Klein made a few remarks welcoming Mayor Greene and then pre- sented him with the gavel. The mayor responded with a short talk, thanking the citizens of Tukwila for their support and stating the policies he hoped to carry out during the coming administration. The meeting was again called to order and the following appointments made by the mayor: Town Clerk E. E. Lutz Police Magistrate J. L. Durbin Town Attorneys Jones Riddell Motion made and seconded that the appointments be confirmed by the council. Carried. The Mayor requested an opinion from the various members of the council regarding the exoneration of Judge Durbin from the charges preferred against him by former Mayor S. H. Stevens in the case of the arrest of Motorcycle Officer Miner. After a general discussion, during vkwich Judge Durbin and Mr. Stevens were called upon to take part, a motion was made and seconded that no action be taken in the matter and the records be allowed to stand. Carried. The Mayor called for a roll call vote which resulted in Councilmen Klein, Kassner, Heemink, Erickson and Wallenberg all voting yes. The mayor then announced that the appointment of Police Magistr4te J. L. Durbin would be held up indefinately. Town Clerk E. E. Lutz was sworn in by Mayor Greene. Ordinance No. 77, changing the night of meeting from Tuesday to Thursday eras read by the clerk. Motion made and seconded that an emergency exist and the ordinance be passed upon itb first reading. Motion carried. Motion made and seconded that'the clerk notify the National Bank of Commerce, Town Depositary, to furnish a bond to cover all money deposited by the town, in accordance with the present state law. Motion carried. The Mayor appointed Dr. F. G. Nichols of Riverton as Health officer for the Tovm of Tukwila for the ensuing year. Appointment confirmed by the council. Motion made and seconded that the clerk notify Dr. Nichols of his appointment. Carried. The Mayor announced that all standing committees appointed under the previous administration would hold over until further notice with the exception of Councilman Klein, *o was relieved as chairman of the Street Committee and Council- man Kassner appointed in hid place. CO ?&M%IICATIONS The report of Police Magistrate J. L. Durbin for the past year was read and ordered placed on file. A petition to the council recommending that improvements be made on the flat to stop destruction ,by the high water was read, followed by remarks on the matter by Mr. E. J. Reed_. After a general discussion by the council a special committee consisting of Councilmen Klein and Kassner was appointed to investigate the matter and report at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Kassner recommended that a walk be built to connect the present Main Street walk with the Pacific Highvay at the crossing. Moved and sec- onded that such a walk be built. Carried. Councilman Wallenberg recommended that the present sidewalks on the flat be repaired. Referred to the Street Committee. Councilman Erickson recommended that lines be surveyed on the right of way on Hazel Avenue to establish fences. Referred to the Street Committee, Councilman Heemink recommended that an ordinance be drawn up for the Council to regulate all manner of business conducted in the Town of Tukwila. Motion made and seconded that such ordinance be drawn and presented at the next meeting Carried. A general discussion sas held by the council regarding the advisability of drawing up an ordinance regulating building throughout the town and by general consent the matter was laid over until the next regular meeting. No furthur business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 11 :15 P. M. To= Clerk.