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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1916-04-11 Regular MinutesTukwila Town Hall April 11, 1916 The 9th Council of the Town of Tukwila met in Regular session and was called to roder by Mayor Stevens upon roll call. The following Councilmembers answered to their names: Kassner Klein Erickson and Hemmick and Mayor Stevens. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Mayor Stevens stated that after several conferences with the officials of Puget Sound Traction and Light Company that they had finally agreed to be present at this meeting and explain the company's position in the matter of securing a franchise from the Town of Tukwial for the construction and maintenance of a lighting system in the Town. The Mayor then introduced Mr. Gilles Mr. Brockett and Mr. Hoag. Messers Gilles and Brockett spoke at length on the franchise and explained fully the company opposition to the motion of a common user clause in the franchise. After several questions had been asked and fully answered of the officials the ordinance was read by the Clerka nd the Mayor requested anyone in the audience to ask any questions they saw fit. The Council decided to take up the ordinance in the regular course of business and at this time the officials retired from the Chamber. No reports were received from the standing committees. Treasurer's report was read by the Clerk and accepted and ordered filed. A communication from the School Board in answer to the letter sent them by the Clerk in accordance with a motion made at the last regular meeting was read, on motion of Councilmember Kassner. The communication was received and ordered filed. Mayor Stevens then requested Councilmember Hemmick Chairman of the Health Committee to see that the work of eliminating the unsanitary condition of the school premises as promised in the communication of the School Board is complied with and to report findings at the next Regular Meeting. Resignation of Councilmember Walkup was received and accepted by the Council. A Communication was received from C.H. Greene Spokane Washington making a proposal to do certain public improvements. On motion of Councilmember Klein, Clerk was instructed to write C.H. Greene to the effect that no such public work as he proposed was contemplated by the Town at present Poundmaster Stauffer explained in as much as the offices of Poundmaster and Marshall had been combined at the beginning of his present administration it would be impossible to segregate the offices at this time and that if the Poundmaster did not care to withdraw his resignation as Poundmaster the Council would be compelled to accept his resignation as Marshall also. Stauffer then tendered his resignation as Town Marshall. On motion of Councilmember Klein the two resignations of Poundmaster and Town Marshall were accepted and to take effect when his successor was appointed by the Mayor. A communication was received from Mr. Kaisser of Riverton and also one from mr. Kaisser's attorney in regards to a horse which was sold to Mr. Kaisser by someone who had originally purchased the animal at a sale held by the Poundmaster, the Council took the view that the horse was impounded and sold according to the law and that the Town could not be held responssible for the sale keeping of any stock after being sold. On motion of Councilmember Klein the Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Kaisser's attorney to this effect. Mayor Stevens made a report on the condemnation proceedings he stated that judgments for the highway for Warren Avenue south and Hazel Avenue through the properties owned by Stewart Stauffer Runkle Palmgreen and Erickson had been secured in the Superior Court the total amount of judgments approximated $150.00 and the cost of the case and attorney fees approximately $275.00 and that at the next Regular Meeting of the Council an itemized statement will be filed. A motion was made by Councilmember Klein to accept the judgments received in the Superior Court before Judge Frater and Judge Dykeman on March 21st and 22nd and taht the Clerk be authorizing to draw the necessary warrants covering the amount of the judgments in all cases. On roll call the motion was passed unanimously by the following vote Councilmembers Kassner Klein Hemmick Erickson. Mayor Stevens reported that after an exchange of several communications and by the use of the long distance telephone he was able to meet Manager Beane of the PSE (Puget Sound Electric) in regards to securing a right-of-way across the company tracks at the foot of Main Street the moving of the freight shed to the north line of Main STreet and the installation of a 24 inche drain under the company's tracks at that point. The petition signed by over 30 residents living on the east bank of the Duwamish River was given to Mr. Beane at the conference held by appointment in Seattle. Mr. Beane promised to give the matters suggested his earnest consideration and made arrangements for the Mayor to meet the company's Chief Engineer at Tukwila and go over the ground the report was accepted. A communication from Mr. Renoylds Chairman of the Public Service Commission addressed to the Mayor in regards to the authority of the Commission to secure rights-of-way across railroad tracks was read and ordered filed. The Finance commiittee reported all bills OK and the Clerk instructed to draw warrants for the same. Parker bill was laid over until the next Regular Meeting. The ordinance for the construction of Main Street viaduct came up for final action it was passed unanimously by the Council by the following vote. Councilmember Kassner Klein Hemmick Erickson on motion of Klein the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the construction of Main STreet viaduct. Ordinance 58 The ordinance granting the Puget Sound traction Light and Power Company to enter the town then came before the meeting. The Mayor urged the passage of the ordiannce at this time pointing out the possibilities of delay in securing lights before Fall as the company had considerable work ahead of them including the installation of light at Three Tree Point. After a general discussion on motion of councilmember Kassner the Mayor was instructed to call a Special Election in order taht the people may advise the Council in regards to their vote on the franchise. The election to be held at the Post Office on April 14, 15, 16 and 18 between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM and Mr. Lutz was appointed Clerk of election. On roll call a unanimous vote was registered as follows Councilmember Kassner yes Klein yes Hemmick yes Erickson yes. A newspaper clipping relative to the common user clause was introduced by Councilmember Kassner and ordered read by the Clerk. An ordinance for the grading of Maule Avenue and Second Avenue was introduced and read for the first time by the Clerk. The ordinance on motion of Councilmember Klein was allowed to take the ususal course. On motion of councilmember Kassner the meeting was adjourned to meet in regular session at an adjourned meeting on April 18, 1916.