HomeMy WebLinkAbout1918-06-11 Regular MinutesJune 11, 1918
The 11th Council of the Town
of Tukwila met in regular session in the
Council Chamber Tuesday evening.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Stevens. Councilmembers Erickson Kassner and
Klein responding to the roll call. Councilmember
Wallenberg and Hemmick being absent.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were read by the Clerk and
OK'd by the Finance Committee:
Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Company $21.25
Caroline Lutz $2.00
John Klein $2.75
F. Gott $1.00
Alicia D. Stevens $5.00
J.W. Pierce $6.40
O. Olsen $13.56
Mr. Swayne $17.50
Chas. Monster $53.75
frank McDonald $58.80
chas Graham $100.00
Total $282.01
Councilmember Kassner seconded by Councilmember
Erickson moved that all bills as OK'd by Finance Committee
be accepted and Clerk be authorized to draw
warrants for same. Carried.
Superintendent of Streets Klein reported that the streets of the
Town were in good conditio, and that the sidewalks
had been repaired.
Councilmember Klein made a motion seconded by
Councilmember Kassner that the Clerk be instructed to
write a note to Commissioner Smith thanking
him for the use of the County teams on work in our
streets. Carried.
Councilmember Klein was instructed to see if any of our
plans in Old Renton Bridge would be of use to the Town
for sidewalks.
Finance Committee no report
Law and Ordinance - Councilmember Erickson reported that
City Attorney Jones had not returned to Seattle.
Fire and Police no report
Health Committee no report
Police Chief no report
The report of the Town Treasurer was read and
ordered placed on file.
No communications.
The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to
Mr. Clark regarding sidewalk in front of his
property on Tukwila Avenue at Main Street.
The Clerk was instructed to post notices about
Canadian Thistles in conspicuous places. Councilmember
Kassner seconded by Councilmember Erickson
moved that Chairman of STreet Committee be authorized to
secure labor to cut thistles in street
at the proper time.
Councilmember Kassner moved seconded by Councilmember
Erickson that Chairman of Street Committee be
authorized to secure somebody to burn up brush
at Tukwila and Warren Avenue.
The Mayor reported that Mrs. Purcell had been
appointed Registration Clerk. Councilmember Klein
seconded by Councilmember Kassner moved that the
appointment of Mrs. Purcell as Registration Clerk be
accepted by Council. Carried.
It was decided that the Council help with the
July 4th Celebration in Tukwila. Councilmember
Erickson Seconded by Councilmember Kassner moved that
the July 4th Committee be given permission
to use lumber needed and to replace same.
Councilmember Erickson seconded by Councilmember
Kassner moved that the Street Committee be
authorized to buy lumber to build tool house for the
City Tools, and to erect same in best location possible.
Meeting then adjourned to meet on July 9, 1918.
Alicia D. Stevens
Deputy Clerk