HomeMy WebLinkAbout1917-08-14 Regular MinutesThe 10th Council of the
town of Tukwila met in Regular Meeting in
the Council Chamber in
Lutz Hall Tuesday evening on August 14, 1917.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Stevens. City Clerk Hozack was not present.
Alma D. Stevens was then appointed
Deputy Clerk and was sworn in office
by Justice of the Peace J.L. Durbin.
Answering in the roll call were Councilmembers Wallenberg
Erickson Klein Kassner and Hemmink.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
Report of Committees
Councilmembers Kassner Chairman of Street committees
gave his report on Streets.
Councilmember Hemmick of Finance Committee reported
that the Committee had OKed all bills except
that presented by Councilmember Kassner.
Council Erickson of Fire, police, Water and Light Committee
reported the Fire on Meyer's Hill.
No report from the law and Ordinance Committee
Health Committee. No report.
The report of the Treasurer was read and
ordered placed on file.
Special Committees
Mayor Stevens reported progress on the new
Pacific Highway. Denied the Superceding Board
by the Superior Court the case had
been taken before the Supreme Corut in a
Writ of Cert
Councilmember Erickson reported that
Stacy Shoun was not the owner of the property
at Black River. Owner unknown and in Alaska.
A communication was read from the City
comptroller of Seattle regarding sidewalk and
the Clerk was ordered to notify Superintendent
of Streets Mr. Chase that Tukwila was not laying
any walks in the Interurban Addition at the
present time.
The following bills were read by the
Clerk and OKed by the Finance Committee
R.H. kassner 77.38
J. Johnson 52.80
Renton Wagon Works 9.45
W. Kassner 38.50
Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Company 21.25
Mr. Purcelle 4.05
Caroline Lutz 2.00
J. Hozack 5.00
Robert M. Jones 57.40
C.R. Campbell 24.00
C.R. campbell 28.00
A.W. Parsons 1.50
R. Wood 83.90
Total $405.23
A rebate of $4.00 was returned on the Bill and
a motion to accept this balance to be turned over to
the City Treasurer was made by Councilmember Kassner
and seconded by Councilmember Klein.
Councilmember Klein made a motion that warrants
be drawn by the Clerk on bills OKed by the Finance
Committee. The Clerk reported that there was not
sufficient stationary on hand. A motion was made
by Councilmember Kassner seconded by Councilmember
Klein that the Clerk be instructed to get enough
stationary for the office.
Mayor Stevens then reproted that councilmember
kassner's resignation as Superintendent of Streets had been
accepted and that the Mayor had appointed
Councilmember Klein as Superintendent of Streets and his
name to go on record as such.
Councilmember Erickson made a motion seconded by
councilmember Klein that a resolution authorizing the
borrowing of $600.00 at 7%
from the National Bank of Commerce to meet
the necesssary expenes be adopted. motion carried.
Resolution 8 passed on roll call.
Councilmembers Wallenberg yes
Erickson yes
Klein yes
Kassner yes
Hemmink yes
Resolution 9 presented authorizing and empowering the
mayor to appoint any member of the Town Council
as Superintendent of Streets such
officer to act without compensation and at
the pleasure of the Mayor. Councilmember
Klein amde a motion that the resolution be
accepted as read. Resolution was passed
upon roll call vote.
Councilmembers Wallenberg yes
Erickson yes
Klein yes
Kassner yes
Hemmick yes
The Clerk was instructed by the Mayor
to ahve an itemized report of all expenditures
upon the Main Street road ready for
the next meeting.
Mr. Weiderman brought to the attention
of the Council about the dirt pile in
road at the Gilliland Place. Councilmember
Klein was appointed by the Mayor to speak
to Mr. gilliland and see that the road is made
passable.
Mr. Jensen called to the notice of the county that
boys bathing in the river near his
residence were making a nuisance of tresspassing.
A motion was made that the matter be
referred to the Police Chief to be investigated and
the nuisance abated summarily. Motion carried.
Mayor Stevens stated that logs should be
palced at the bulk head where the Main Street
fill had been made.
Councilmember Klein reported that a
portion of the fence upon the properties of
Mrs. Groomes and Mr. Carlson was 8 inches
in the Street. The matter was left to the
Street committee.
Councilmember Erickson spoke of the thistles
at Black River.
Upon motion of Councilmember Wallenberg
seconded by Councilmember Klein the Council adjourned
to meet Tuesday evening on September 11, 1917.
J. Hozack
Clerk