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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1918-09-11 Regular MinutesSeptember 11, 1918 The 11th Council of the Town of Tukwila met in regular session in the Council Chamber in Lutz Hall, Wednesday evening. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stevens. Councilmembers Erickson Klein and Hemmick answering to the roll call. Councilmember Wallenberg and Kassner not being present. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. The report of the Town Treasurer was read and placed on file. This included report of fines and forfeitures from Pacific Highway in the amount of $215.00. The report of the Municipal Judge was read and ordered placed on file. Superintendent of Streets Klein reported that all sidewalks had been repaired with couple of exceptions. That the new sidewalks on Tukwila Avenue was well under way, that the constract had been awarded to Frank Mcdonald for $130.00 for building sidewalks. The Superintendent of Streets was instructed to notify Hans Weiderman in person under the sidwalk law about the stairway near Gilliland's. The report of the County Treasurer was read and placed on file. Health Committee no report Finance Committee no report Fire and Police Committee no report A communication from State Highway Commissioner James Allen regarding furnishing materials for road building was read by the Clerk and ordered placed on file. A communication from County Auditor Wardall regarding absent votes "blank was read and ordered filed". Following Bills were read by clerk and Ok'd by Finance Committee: J.L. Durbin $34.00 Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Company $21.25 Greene and Greene $2.50 f. Gott $3.00 J. Parkinson $2.00 Alicia D. Stevens $5.00 G.E. Long $39.00 Frank McDOnald $33.90 Total $140.65 Upon motion by councilmember Klein seconded by Councilmember Hemmick the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants for all bills OK'd by Finance committee. The Mayor reported that motorcycle officer Long had sold his machine as he expected to be in next draft. It was decided to get a new officer with a speedometer. councilmember Hemmick made the motion seconded by Councilmember Erickson that arrangements be made to put in five or six new street lights and that the Superintendent of Streets look over Town once when lights were most needed and report to the Clerk and letter written to Electric Light Company so that lights could be in by October 1, 1918. Carried. Councilmember Klein seconded by Councilmember Hemmick made a motion that the Ordinance Committee be instructed to present ordinance to stop the coasting down sidewalks and viaducts. Carried. Police Chief Erickson was instructed to see parents of children who throw rocks and have the practice stopped. Councilmember Klein stated that be expected to prospect the gravel pit as soon as he could get a teamster. The clerk read the estimated Budget for the year 1919. Councilmember Klein moved that the Budget be placed on file and that the Clerk post notices in their conspicuous places and date of meeting for considering Budget. Seconded by Councilmember Erickson. Carried. Councilmember Klein was instructed to put up railing on sidewalk in Tukwila Avenue between Maroj Street and Warren Avenue. Meeting then adjourned. Alicia D. Stevens Deputy Clerk