HomeMy WebLinkAbout1916-03-14 Regular MinutesHall of Town Council Tukwila Washington March 14, 1916
The 9th Council met in regular session and was called to order
by Mayor Stevens. Roll call showed the following Officers present:
Mayor S.H. Stevens, Councilmembers Kassner, Klein Erickson
Councilman Walkup being absent. Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
Reports of Committees
Councilmember Kassner reported there
was a low place in the ground and water was running toward Mr.
Hopkin's place and a fill was needed at that point. The Mayor recommended
that there be an Ordinance drawn and estiamtes given so as
to let a contract for the needed fill. On motion of Councilmembers
Erickson and Kassner was instructed to estimate cost and
have ordinance drawn up and advertise for bids for fill to be made
at Second Avenue and Maule Avenue. Councilmember Kassner reported the sidewalk
on Main Street leading from the station up the hill needed
repairing, also there was a sidewalk or viaduct at Black River that
was unsafe and he had closed it. On motion of Councilmember Erickson
Kassner was instructed to purchase lumber and repair walk.
Councilmember Kassner reported there was a washout on Bluff Street
that needed a little repair. Councilmember Hemmick reported there was
a pond of water standing near the school house and should be
either ditched or filled in. On motion of Councilmember Kassner the
Clerkw as instructed to write the Directors and ask them to
attend to the the matter. Mayor reported he had investigated reports
in regards to unsanitary conditions on the flat occuped by the Greeks
had found things in an unsanitary condition had instructed them
what to doand that they had complied fully with his instructions.
Report of Officers
The Marshall reported taht during the year 1915
he had impounded 11 head of horses of which he had sold six
head for $64.00 and had turned in to the Treasurer $28.75
Had also impounded 34 head of cattle for which he had collected
$56.50. Treasurer reported as follows ballance first of month $130.78
disbursements $58.49 balance close of month $72.29
A communication from the State Board of Accountancy was received
in answer to the yearly report in which they highly
congratulated the Town of Tukwila on their good financial
A communication from the County Treasurer in regards
to remitting a portion of money received not being thoroughly
understood on motion of Councilmember Klein the matter was referred
to the City Attorney. A communication from PSE (Puget Sound Electric) Railway
was read
in which they stated they would put in 24 inches drain pipe under
the tracks at foot of Main Street and would consider the matter
moving the station. A communication from T.D. Tattle
Commissioner of the State Board of Health was read in which he
stated it was the duty of the Mayor to appoint a Health Officer
for Tukwila. On motion of Councilmember Kelin the matter was laid
over until next meeting. A petition was presented by Charles Monster
containing over 30 names in which they asked the cooperation
of the Town in procuring the extension of Main Street across the
Interurban tracks and in getting a bridge across the river at
this point, so as to connect with the Beacon Coal Mine which was
being opened up. A.L. Nelson representing the Coal Mine Company spoke
and stated they expected in a short time to be producing coal
and be able to furnish Tukwila with coal providing they could get
a bridge across the river. On motion of councilmember Kassner the
petition was accepted and placed on file.
A motion of Councilmember Klein Mayor Stevens was instructed to make
a trip to Tacoma to confer with the officials in reagrds to the
extention of Main Street across the tracks and the Council
to reimburse him for the expense. The following bills were read and after
a recess in which to allow the Finance Committee to
OK they were accepted and ordered paid. W.M. Cross two months
$10.00 J.L. Durbin salary $5.00 D.W. Stauffer salary $5.00
caroline Lutz Hall rent $2.00 PSE (Puget Sound Electric) Railway $18.25
W.M. Wizerek labor 60 cents C.S. Sanders labor 70 cents Robt. Jones Attorney
fees and court fees advanced $37.00 councilmember Kassner reported
the receipt of $4.20 for lumber used by the Greeks.
The Weed Ordinance which was presented at last meeting came up
for final passage. On roll call Councilmember Kassner Klein and
Hemmick voted in favor of and Councilmember Erickson against.
An Ordinannce granting a franchise to the Seattle Electric Company
to come into the Town of Tukwila came up for its first reading.
On motion of Councilmember Kassner it was accepted and ordered to
take the usual course. On motion of Councilmember Klein the Mayor
was instructed to confer with attorney and try and procure
common user clause in ordinance.
An ordinance for the construction of a viaduct on Main Street
leading up the hill from the Station was next presented and on
motion of Councilmember Klein was accepted and ordered to take the
usual course. Ordinance 58
An ordinance declaring the necessity for and providing
for the appointment of a Civil Engineer for the Town of Tukwila
was next presented. On motion of councilmember Klein the ordinance
was read again twice by title and passed by the Council by
a unanimous vote. The Mayor then appointed Mr. I.C. Parker for City
Engineer. On motion of Councilmember Klein the appointment was confirmed
by the council. Ordinance 57
On motion of Councilmember Klein City Engineer Parker
must be required to give lines furnish draft and maps to Court
appear in Court with record in condemnation proceedings of
proposed opening of street from Clarence Avenue to Division Street,
and to be allowed for such work not to succeed $52.25
Mayor appointed Joseph Hozack as Clerk to succeed W.M. Cross resignation.
On motion of Councilmember Klein the appointment was confirmed.
Mayor reported there had been some complaints about boys using
slingshots after some discussion on the matter the Marshall was
instructed to have it stopped.
There being no further business the Council adjourned.
W.M. Cross
Clerk