HomeMy WebLinkAbout1917-12-11 Regular MinutesDecember 11, 1917
The 10th Council of the Town of Tukwila met in
regular session in the Council chamber
in Lutz Hall.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Stevens.
Councilmembers Wallenberg Erickson Klein Kassner
and Hemmick answering to the roll call.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
Standing Committees
Finance Street Fire and Police Law and Ordinance
and Health Committees, no report.
The report of the City Treasurer was read and ordered
placed on file.
The Clerk reported receiving $26.85 from Chas P. Storey
for cast of sidewalk in front of Lot 16 Block 7 Main Street.
Clerk reported that State Examiner, Mr. Shank had
examined the books of the Town of Tukwila and
reported that the method of bookkeeping was
not the best, and that the vouchers had not
been made out legally. Councilmember Klein seconded by
Councilmember Erickson moved that the Clerk be instructed
to secure the necessary books suggested by State Examiner
Shank. Also to secure a monthly report book for the
Treasurer. Carried.
Report of the County Treasurer was read and
placed on file.
Special Committees
Mayor Stevens reported that City Examiner Packer
stated it would take 24,000 feet of pipe to put water
into Tukwila at a cost of $70.00 alone.
No further report on the Brick Highway.
Clerk was instructed to write to Sweet Causey
foster and Company to the effect that at this present
time Tukwila did not intend to bond the Town, on the
motion of Councilmember Klein seconded by Councilmember
Kassner. Carried.
A communication from the US Administrator was read
and ordered placed on file.
Following bills were read by Clerk and OK'd by
Finance Committee:
Puget Sound Traction Light and Company $21.25
Joseph Hozack $5.00
Lowman and Hanford Company $1.25
Caroline Lutz $2.00
Mary Klein $5.00
R.H. Kassner $37.10
Mrs. H.H. Hemmick $5.00
Mrs. S.E. O'Byrne $5.00
J. Johnson $6.40
J.L. Pierce $3.00
Renton Wagon Works $2.50
J.M. Waughin $15.60
Total $109.10
Councilmember Kassner seconded by Councilmember
Klein moved that the Clerk be authorized to draw
warrants for all bills OK'd by Finance Committee. Carried.
Superintendent of Streets Klein reported that work on Maule Avenue
near Hopkin's place had been attended to, that the
gutters were partly finished, that gravel had been
hauled into Highland Drive.
It was advised to put another light in the viaduct.
New Business
Canvassing ballots of last Election:
Report from Election Committee that ballots had been
canvassed.
Following report from Judges and Inspector, Election
on December 4th:
B.H. Kassner 2 year term 38
F.J. Klein 2 year term 40
G. Wallenberg 1 year term 41
C.P. Jensen Town Treasurer 42
Mrs. Klein 1
Mrs. frost 1
Mrs. Henke 1
Motion was made by councilmember Erickson seconded
by Councilmember Hemmick that report be accepted and
placed on file. Carried.
Ordinance 69 approving the assessment roll
for the construction of sidewalks on both side
of Main Street from Highland Drive to Tukwila Avenue
in the Town of Tukwila and declaring the
amounts assessed against the several lots in such
improvement district a lien thereon was read.
Councilmember Klein seconded by Councilmember
Erickson moved that Ordinance 69 read by
the Clerk be read by title and put to
final vote of Council. On roll call:
Wallenberg yes
Erickson yes
Klein yes
Kassner yes
Hemmick yes
Ordinance was declared passed by unanimous
vote of Council.
councilmemer Hemmick reported Riverside,
south of Clarence Avenue in bad condition.
Councilmember Kassner reported that Mr. Guist
had asked for an established grade in Tukwila Avenue
from Main Street to top of Kassner Hill. Mr. Klein
was instructed to see Mr. Clark owner of corner lot at
Tukwila and Main regarding sidwalk. Superintendent of STreets
recommended that a walk be laid on South side
of Tukwila Avenue between Main Street and
Warren Avenue.
Mayor Stevens suggested that Tukwila should
have a service flag for those who had gone to
On motion of Councilmember Erickson seconded
by Councilmember Hemmick the Clerk was
instructed to write to the improvement Clerk
suggesting that the ladies make a service flag
to present to the Town of Tukwila.
Meeting then adjourned until January 8, 1918.
Joseph Hozack
Clerk