HomeMy WebLinkAbout1916-06-06 Regular MinutesTukwila Town Hall June 13, 1916
The 9th Council of the Town of Tukwila met
in regular session
at Lutz Hall on June 13, 1916. Meeting
called to order by Mayor Stevens at 8:35 PM.
The following Councilmembers answered to their
names: Kassner Klein Erickson Myers.
Upon motion of Councilmember Klein the minutes
of the last meeting were corrected
by inserting the name of Mr. Neal instead of
Mr. Lhown. Minutes were then approved as
read.
No report from the Standing Committees with
the exception of the one
from the Street Committee. Councilmember
Kassner Chairman of that committee
reported road work on Outlet Street, Riverside Avenue
Warren Avenue South and Hazel Avenue
reported purchase of 75 pounds of powder.
Treasurer's report read and accepted and ordered
placed on file. Town Clerk authorized to
secure a cut from Lowman and Hanford
stationers. Mayor Stevens as Chairman of
committee on condemnation proceedings
presented a statement of the entire
of the condemnation, he also requested
the Warranty Deed which had been
given the Council by Mr. Erickson
giving to the City 15 feet on Hazel Avenue
he returned as the ground in question
was included in the condemnation
proceedings. The agreement entered into by
Mayor Stevens and Mr. erickson
was presented. On motion of Councilmember
Klein seconded by Councilmember Kassner the
statement of expenses and the agreement was
ordered placed on file. Warranty Deed was
ordered returned to Mr. Erickson and
the committee was discharged from
further duty. Motion by Kassner seconded
by Klein the contract with the Puget
Sound Traction Light and Power Company for
Lighting the streets of Tukwila for the
ensuing 5 years was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Councilmember Klein in a brief
speech spoke of the work done by the Mayor
in securing the opening of Main Street
across the Interurban right-of-way. The Clerk
was asked to call for a vote of thanks for
the work performed by those present and a
hearty response of approval was received.
Report of Inspector E.E. Lenmant from
the Bureau of Inspection of Public Offices
was read by the Clerk. On motion of
Councilmember Klein seconded by Councilmember
Erickson. The Mayor was requested to
see the City Attorney witht he object of
ascertaining what legal steps could be
taken to stop the payment of the
exorbitant charges made for the report
and to also protest against the uncalled
for conclusions arrived at by the
Inspector. Motion carried and report
ordered placed on file. Current bills
read by the Clerk and recess called to
allow the Finance Committee time to
audit them at the conclusion of recess.
Motion by Councilmember Kassner that the Clerk
be authorized to issue warrants for all
bills OK by the Finance Committee.
Landers bill was not passed upon as it
was not itemized.
Bids for the filling
of Maule Avenue were read. Motion by
Kassner seconded by Myers. Bids were
rejected as they were considered too high
Motion by Kassner seconded by Myers
that the work of Maule Avenue be done by
day labor was lost on roll call. Chairman
of the Street Committee was ordered to report
at the next Regular Meeting the approximate
cost for handling the dirt per cubic yards
by day labor.
H.O. Blankenship objected
to wording of the deed which he intended to give
the City for a right-of-way
across his property to the river. On motion
of Myers seconded by Klein. J.L. Durbin
was requested to draft a suitable deed
for Blankenship's signature.
A Quit Claim
Deed for a right-of-way across the
Steigler property was read by the Clerk.
A motion was carried that the Clerk be
instructed to forward the Deed to
Mr. Steigler for his signature and to write
him to the effect that the Town was
prepared to fence both sides of the road.
Motion was made and carried the $20.00
be appreciated for the improvement of
Warren Avenue in front of the school house.
Councilmember Kassner was
instructed to see that all wires and poles
of the old Electric Light be removed
from the streets and stored and a
correct check made of all the material.
Mayor Stevens stated that a law
passed by the last legislature
prohibited cities of the fourth class
from taking moneys from the Treasury for
the construction of walks. On motion of
Myers seconded by Klein that the construction of Main Street viaduct be
assessed to the abutting property owners
was carried. Mayor Stevens presented
the name of Hans Weiderman for
confirmation as Town Marshall and
Poundmaster. The appointment was
confirmed by the following roll call:
Kassner yes Klein yes Erickson yes
Myers yes new Marshall was then
sworn in by Judge Durbin. A resolution
was presented giving the Chairman of the
Health Committee the authority to expend
the necessary money for the burial of
carcasses of animals found in the Town
limits of Tukwila. A motion was put and
carried that the entire Council act as a
July 4th Committee with the Mayor as
Chairman and that the Clerk be instructed
to issue a call for a mass meeting to
be held Thursday June 15, 1916 in Lutz
Hall to formulate plans for a July 4th
celebration. Councilmember Erickson
volunteered to paint the Town flag
pole and was authorized to secure the necessary
paint for the same meeting then.
Adjourned to meet in regular session on
July 11, 1916.
J. Hozack
Clerk