HomeMy WebLinkAbout1915-12-14 Regular MinutesHall Town Council December 14, 1915
Council met in regular session and was called to order
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Mayor Stevens. Roll call showed the following Officers present.
Mayor Stevens,Councilmembers Kassner, Klein, Stewart and Lutz.
Councilman Walkup being absent. Minutes of last meeting and
of Special Meeting on December 4th read and approved.
Reports of Committes.
Councilmember Stewart reported he had seen
Fobes Supply Company and they agreed to writ Campbell Electric
Company and have them ship the Automatic Clock free of charge to
Town of Tukwila.
Reports of Officers. Treasure reported the
following for the month of November. Amount first of month
$363.53 receipts $34.15 disbursements $48.14 balance. Close Month
$349
Poundmaster reported that during the month, he had impounded two
head of horses for which he had received $6.75 and eight head
of cattle for which he had received $13.00. On motion of
Councilmember Lutz the reports were accepted and placed on file.
Communications. A communication to Mayor Stevens from the
Oregon Agricultural College was read in which they stated they
had never attempted the removal of the vocal organs from
geese and ducks, but if they ever attempted to do the operation
they would notify him of the results. A communication from the
League of Washington Municipalities was read in which they asked
for membership from this municipality.
On recommendations by Mayor Stevens the Clerk was instructed
to write them stating we would be glad to join with them.
Councilmember Lutz made motion to lay communication over until next
meeting and then act upon it. Carried. A communication from Mr. Stigler was
read in which he stated his offer to donate land for the extension
of the proposed new street. Still holds good. A communicaiton from
Mr. Gunthert was read in which he stated he never had the maps of the
Street grades and could not say where they were. On motion of Councilmember
kassner these reports were accepted and placed on file.
Mayor Stevens reported that Mr. Parker had presented the Town
with a complete set of maps giving Street grades.
A communication from Lowman & Hanford was read quoting prices of
registration books. On motion of Councilmember Lutz the Clerk was
instructed to order two registration books.
A communication from C.P. Jensen was read in which he asked for some
plank to be laid in the alley from his house to connect with
plank already laid. Also asked to have lights turned on at
5:45 AM so he could see to get to the Station on way to work.
Superintendent of Lights J.L. Durbin agreed to help him out on the light
question, and on motion of Councilmember Lutz the Street
Superintendent was instructed to procure the necessary plank for the work.
Councilmember Kassner reported the Greeks employed in construction
of the new highway had used several good planks from
near the crossing. On motion of Councilmember Lutz Marshall Stauffer
was instructed to take the planks from the Greeks or make them
pay for same.
Bills and Accounts. The following bills were read
and after a recess in which they were OKed by the Finance Committee
were ordered paid. J.L. Durbin $14.00 L.F. Frost $158.30
R.H. Kassner $8.25 E.J. Reed $9.00 North Coast Electric Company
$4.45 E.M. Engel $5.00 C.E. Santhuff $5.00 Mrs. R.H. Kassner $5.00
W.G. Lutz $10.00 Mrs. Caroline Lutz $4.00 Mrs. Emma Webster $0.75
D.W. stauffer $5.00 J.W. Werner $10.70 H.E. Ives $7.75 Puget
Sound Electric Railroad $6.40 W.m. Cross $7.35 C.L. Sanders $15.35
Councilmember Lutz as Chairman of the Election Committee reported
that after a canvas of the election returns he had found them
correct as counted by the Election Board. The Mayor thereupon
declared the following officers elected. B.H. Kassner and F.J. Klein
Councilmembers for two year terms
A.J. Ericson and J.C. hagen Councilmember for one year terms and
C.P. Jensen Treasurer for one year term
and instructed the Clerk to write the Officers Elect and notify
them to that effect.
The Telephone Ordinance came up for its second reading. After some
discussion in which the Councilmember favored inserting a Clause in the
Ordinance granting the right to the Town of Tukwila to use
the poles of the Company for wires for police and fire protection
also wires for street lighting free of charge the Clerk was
instructed to inser the Clause which was done and the
ordinancw was passed unanimously.
councilmember Lutz was excused at this time as he wanted to leave
for Seattle on the 10:35.
A resolution 2 prepared by the Mayor paving the way for an
ordinance to be introduced was read and on motion of
Councilmember Klein was passed by the Council.
The ordinance mentioned in the resolution was then introduced
and received its first reading and on motion of Councilmember
Kassner was ordered to be held over until next meeting and take
its usual course. This was an ordinance repealing some Sections
of an ordinance recently passed by the Council for the opening
up of a street from Clarence Avenue to Division Street between
the properties of Mr. Stauffer and Mr. Stewart. This last ordinance
called for changes to be assessed to the abutting property owners.
Councilmember Stewart took exceptions to this Ordinance arose to
his feet tendered his resignation to take effect at once
denounced the actions of the Mayor in putting this ordinance
before the Council and left the hall seemingly ver much
peeved. there not being enough and Councilmembers left for a quorum
the Council adjourned.
W.M. cross
Clerk