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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1918-10-08 Regular MinutesOctober 8, 1918 The 11th Council of the Town of Tukwila met in regular session in the Council Chamber in Lutz Hall Tuesday evening. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stevens. Councilmember Wallenberg Erickson Klein and Kassner answering to the roll call. Councilmember Hemmick being absent. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Superintendent of Streets Klein reported that the walks had been repaved, the sidewalks finished, stairway near Gilliland's had been finished and gravel found in the gravel pit. Hans Weiderman claimed to ahve an agreement with the Town that the Town was to keep the strip of land running through his property in good condition. Councilmember Klein was instructed to look after information concerning deed. Finance committee no report Fire and Police no report Law and Ordinance - Councilmember Erickson reported that the ordinance prohibiting children coasting down sidealks had not been prepared. The City Attorney still being in Alaska. Health committee - The Mayor instructed the Health Committee and the entire Council to investigate any sickness and report it to the Health Officer and Health Committee. This in relation to the Spanish Influenza epidemic. The Mayor reproted that motorcycle Officer Long had been notified to have every child at home by 9 PM. Lights - councilmember Kassner reported that he had selected following places for new street lights. In flats near Hagen's Warren Avenue between Tukwila and C. Caracus Another light in Main Street near town in road One at Sweet's corner, Main Street and Clarence Avenue One at Riverside between Tukwila Avenue and Clarence Avenue One on Keury between Tukwila Avenue and Clarence Avenue Mayor Stevens reported that he had seen Mr. Gant of the Electric Light Company had stated he would do all he could, but that they had a man. The decision of Maurice D. Lechy regarding bids for material over $100.00 was read and discusses. Councilmember Klein then made the motion seconded by Councilmember Wallenberg that the Mayor be empowered to buy Excelsia motorcycle Presto Equipment and Warner Speedometer and to sign necessary notes and have warrant for its first payment. First payment - $100.00 and $1.00 in account of purchase price. Total of $101.00 amount of note of first payment. Whole amount in machine $386.00 to be paid in twelve notes at stated intervals. Carried. Bill of $101.00 Ok'd by Finance Committee. The estimated budget of 1919 was then read and it was found necessary to reduce the street fund $81.00 to comply with valued assessment making Budget $1,705.00 for year 1919. Motionw as made by Councilmember Kassner and seconded by Councilmember Erickson that the budget as read by the Clerk be accepted. Carried. Budget for 1919 a. Operating and Maintenance Expenditures Treasurer $50.00 Street Lighting Hall Rent Election and Registration Health Law and Ordinances Stationary and Postage State Bureau of Inspection Capital and Betterment Outlay To be expended for permanent improvement Roadwork An ordinance providing for the levy of 10 mills tax within the limit of the Town of Tukwila was read by the the Clerk. councilmember Kassner moved seconded by Councilmember Wallenberg tha tthe ordinance be accepted as read by the City Clerk and placed upon its final passage. Upon roll call Councilmember Wallenberg Erickson Klein and Kassner voted yes that a levy of 10 mills be assessed for 1919. Upon roll call councilmember Wallenberg Erickson Klein and Kassner voted yes. The ordinance was then read by title and placed upon its final passage. Councilmember Wallenberg Erickson Klein and Kassner voting yes. Ordinance 73 providing for warrants drawn within General Fund and fixing interest thereof was read by the City Clerk. Councilmember Klein moved that the ordinance be passed on read and to take its usual course. Ordinance was then read by title and placed upon its final passage. Councilmembers Wallenberg Erickson Klein and Kassner voting yes. Councilmember Klein seconded by Councilmember Erickson moved that City Clerk be instructed to buy blank ordinance book. Carried. Supertindented of Streets Klein presented assessment roll of Clark property. lot 14 Block 11 accounting to $135.00. Councilmember Klein seconded by Councilmember Kassner moved that a hearing on protest in their assessment roll be held at next regular meeting November 12th and that notices be sent to Mr. Clark and notices to post in usual places. Carried. The petition signed by taxpayers asking that Main Street be graveled and that expense be taken from General Fund is of the Town was read by City Clerk. Councilmember Klein seconded by Councilmember Wallenberg moved that Councilmember Erickson collected $5.00 from any signer of petition abutting property owners on Main Street. Councilmember Erickson moved seconded by Councilmember Wallenberg that Superintendent of Streets Klein be instructed to get a bid to have gravel on 2 blocks on Main Street and as soon as that is made known an adjourned meeting will be called to prepare ordinance. Carried. Mr. Hopkins was instructed to see if people in his district to would stand for assessment for fixing drain in his district and to report in adjourned meeting. It was decided to build fence on Steigler in November. Councilmember moved to adjourn to adjourned meeting at call of chain in near future. Alicia D. Stevens Deputy City Clerk