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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1917-01-09 Regular MinutesTukwila Washington January 9, 1917 The 9th Council of the Town of Tukwila met in Regular Session in Lutz Hall. Mayor Stevens called the meeting to order. On roll call the following Officer's answered to their names: Councilmembers Kassner Klein Hemmick Erickson Myers. Minutes of the last regular meeting read and approved and ordered placed on file. Chairman Kassner of the Street Committee reported that owing to weather conditions no work had been done on the streets of the Town. Finance Committee no report Fire Committee no report Law and Ordinance no report Health no report Treasurer, Clerk, Municipal Magistrate and Marshall and Poundmaster's monthly and annual reports read and approved and ordered placed on file. Mayor Stevens made a special report on the impounding of stock by a private citizen and making no report to the official poundmaster. He reported that he had taken the matter up with Attorney Jones and was informed that doubtless similar cases had been brought before lower Courts but, that there is no record of any case being appealed to the Supreme Court. Communication from Mrs. H.A. Coats requesting that the City sell her some old lumber was read by the Clerk, Chairman Kassner of the Street Committee reported that the City can use all of the above mentioned lumber. Motion by Councilmember Klein seconded by Myers that the Clerk be instructed to write Mrs. Coats telling her that the City has no lumber for sale. Motion carried. Hans Weiderman's resignation as Marshall and Poundmaster was read and ordered placed on file. Petition presented by J. Ton with six signature attached requesting Electric Light petition was ordered placed on file. Motion by Councilmember Kassner seconded by councilmember Erickson that the Mayor do what he can in the matter he promised to give it his earnest attention. All bills read by the Clerk and those receiving the OK of the Finance Committee. The Clerk was authorized to draw warrants for same. Motion by Klein seconded by Kassner that the matter of putting in some work on Mountain Rainier be laid on the table for the New Council to act on. Motion carried. A report of the donation to the Main Street viaduct Chairman Kassner of the Donations Committee. Motion by Councilmember Kassner seconded by Klein that Caroline Lutz receive a hearty vote of thanks for her generous and free hearted work towards securing donations for the Main Street viaduct. Motion unanimous. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Stevens thanked the people of Tukwila for their literal support. Motion by Councilmember Klein seconded by Myers that the 9th Council of the Town of Tukwila now adjourn, sine die. Motion carried. Joseph Hozack Clerk Immediately after the 9th Council of the Town of Tukwila adjourned, S.H. Stevens Mayor elect was sworn into office by Judge Durbin. Councilmember elect Hemmick, Erickson, Wallenberg were then sworn in by Judge Durbin. The Mayor then called the first meeting of the 10th Council of the Town of Tukwila to order Treasurer elect C.P. Jensen was then sworn in by Judge Durbin. The Mayor reappointed Joseph Hozack, Clerk and after being sworn in took his seat. Roll call was then made by the Clerk and the following Councilmembers answered to their names: Hemmick Erickson Wallenberg newly elected and Councilmember Kassner and Klein hold over the name of J.L. Durbin for Municipal Magistrate was then presented by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. Judge Durbin was then sworn in by Mayor Stevens. The names of Robert M. Jones for City Attorney and S.C. Parker for Civil Engineer was presented by the Mayor and their appointments confirmed by the Council. The Mayor then read the names of the Councilmembers who will constitute the Standing Committees for the ensuing term which are as follows: Street and Walk B.H. Kassner F. Klein Finance and Auditing J.B. Hemmick A.J. Erickson Fire, Police, Water and LIght A.J. Erickson G.W. Wallenberg Law and Ordinance and Transportation F. Klein J.B. Hemmick Health and Sanitation and Election G.W. Wallenberg B.H. Kassner Treasurer C.P. Jensen's bond in the sum of $1,000.00 was read and approved by the Council and a warrant ordered drawn in payment of the same. Chairman Kassner and Councilmember Klein of the Street Committee was authorized to wait upon James Gilliland and see what arrangements could be made to secure lumber for walk. Motion by Councilmember Kassner seconded by Councilmember Hemmick and carried that Councilmember Klein be requested to make a draft of the proposed grading to be done between Highalnd Drive and Tukwila Avenue on Main Street and also to prepare necessary resolutions to be presented at the next meeting for the construction of new sidewalks on both sides of Main Street between Highland Drive and Tukwila Avenue. Chairman Kassner of the Street Committee was authorized to place a railing on the high walk along Clarence Avenue, west of Main Street. Ordinance was introduced for the appointment of a Town Marshall by the Mayor and fixing his salary at $30.00 per year. On motion by councilmember Kassner seconded by councilmember Erickson the ordiannce was read by TItle and placed upon its final passage. On roll call the following vote resulted: Councilmembers Kassner Klein Hemmick Erickson and Wallenberg all yes. Mayor declared the ordinance passed. Ordinance 64 Chairman Kassner was authorized to secure quarters for the storing of the City's scrapers and tools. Meeting then adjourned to meet in regular session on February 13, 1917. Joseph Hozack Clerk