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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1915-01-12 Regular MinutesTukwila January 12, 1915 The Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hall at 8:45 PM. The following Councilmembers were present: E.E. Lutz E.F. Greene Eugene Sandahl Dave Williams and Mr. Stewart. The minutes were read and approved. Reprot of Committees The Finance Committee reported that they have audited the Treasurer's report and found it correct. The Right-of-Way Committee had nothing definite to report at present. The following bills were ordered paid: F. Cott Storage tools $1.50 VanDyke & Thomas Professional Service $17.50 H.A. Stein salary and stationary $12.00 C.P. Jensen for Caroline Lutz Hall rent $7.00 Lowman & Hanford stationary and printing $5.00 f. Frost Labor $2.40 Registration books Communications Bonds for the Treasurer examined by Finance Committee and by a motion duly carried was accepted by the Council. All other communications ordered placed on file. Unfinished Business A discussion arose to the cost of necessary repairs on Division Street and by a motion duly carried, the matter was laid on the table until the next meeting. New Business Resignation as Marshall received from E.E. Lutz and promptly accepted. After swearing in of Mayor Stevens the meeting adjourned sine die at 9:30 PM. Herman A. Stein Clerk The meeting of the New Council convened at 9:45 PM and was called to order by Mayor Stevens. The following Councilmembers were sworn in and took office: E.E. Ives J.R. Walkup and Eugene Sandahl E.E. Lutz and W.H. Stewart being held over from last year. The new Mayor was then called on for a speech he replied by making quite a lengthy address in which he thanked the people for their support at the recent Election, also outlined some of the work and improvements to be done the coming year. During his address he brought up the questions of the Town of Tukwila borrowing money of Mr. Guist and Mr. Engel at an exorbitant rate of interest. He intimated that he would investigate the matter and lay his findings before the Council. He then after his address appointed W.H. Cross to succeed H.A. Stein as Town Clerk. was introduced standing and Special Committees by Councilmember Lutz as follows: a. Committee of Streets, Sidewalks and Construction b. Committee of Finance, Auditor and Lays and Means c. Committee of Fire, Police, Water and Light d. Committee of Law, Ordinance and Transportation e. committee of Health, Sanitation and Election Also authorized Committees that may be deemed necessary. It was declared that an emergency existed and that the ordinance be read once in full and twice by title. After the reading by the Clerk the ordinance was passed by a unanimous vote of the Council. Authorizing the Mayor to appoint one of the citizens of Tukwila as Town Marshall introduced by Walkup and same as the first ordinance. Ordinance No 43 A third Ordinance No 44 creating the Office of Superintendent of Lights was also introduced by Lutz and passed by a unanimous vote of the Council. Ordinance 42 The following Committees were appointed: Streets, Sidewalks and Construction John R. Walkup Eugene Sandahl E.E. Lutz Finances, Auditing and Ways and Means Klein John R. Walkup W.H. Stewart Fire, Police, Water and Light W.H. Stewart John R. Walkup Ralph Ives Law, Ordinances and Transportation E.E. Lutz Eugene Sandahl John R. Walkup Health, Sanitation and Election Ralph Ives W.H. Stewart E.E. Lutz The Mayor stated that the first of each of these Committees was to be the Chairman. The Mayor appointed Dave Stauffer as Marshall and Poundmaster. The appointment being confirmed by the Council. Mr. Stauffer was duly sworn in decorated with his badge of Office and told to arrest somebody. J.L. Durbin was appointed Superintendent of Lights and Police Justice which appointment was also confirmed by the Council. The following resolution was then adopted. Resolution 1 Be it resolved by the Town Council that the Chairman of the Street Committee is hereby appointed acting Street Superintendent until until such time as it may be necessary to provide for a permanent Superintendent. The acting Superintendent is to act without compensation and is hereby empowered to employ such labor as may be required to keep the streets, sidewalks and drains of the Town in repair. No wages at any time are to be in excess of 30 cents per hour. The Mayor then called for addresses from the Councilmembers. Councilmember John Walkup was the first to respond. He gave a very interesting talk, outlining the needs of the Town, and admonishing the people to band together as one family, and by so doing such good could be accomplished. Councilmember Stewart then Street Light extension. He estimated that the entire cost of the needed extension will be about $175.00. Councilmember Lutz Officers elect to their respective offices. Councilmember Sandahl was spoke highly, reconsider the Resolution just passed and voiced it as his opinion that the new road to be built made a motion to have a committee of three appointed as Right-of-Way Committee and suggested that Councilmember Sandahl be Chairman of said committee. The motion carried. Sandahl, Walkup and Stewart were appointed as the committee to assist a former committee appointed for the same purpose. The Mayor stated that the County Commissioners had reported that the road was going to be built. Mr. Hall stated there ahd been an ordinance passed compelling owners of abutting property to pay for sidewalks, but the ordinance was declared unlawful. Councilmember Sandahl made a motion that the Acting Superintendent of Streets have a report at next Council meeting the repairs needed for the sidewalks. On roll call for a vote on this motion, Councilmembers Walkup, Sandahl, Stewart and Ives voted for the motion, Councilmember Lutz voted against it. Councilmember Stewart made a motion that the Treasurer submit a written report at each meeting of the Council. Motion carried unanimously. On a suggestion by the Mayor, Councilmember Lutz made a motion that all committee reports be turned in in writing. Councilmembers Walkup, Stewart, Lutz and Ives voted for the motion. Councilmember Sandahl against. There being no further business to come before the house the Council adjourned until the second Wednesday in February. W.M. Cross Town Clerk