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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1913-01-14 New Council Minutes 47 Tukwila, Washington, January, 14th,1913. The first meeting of the New Council was called to order by the Clerk at the hour of 9:=35 P.I?. The 'Oath of Office ;s ad ta' Mayor J. IA. Ball, who then took the Chair. There were present: J.M. Hall, Mayor, E.W. Engel, J.J. Terry, E. N. Sandahl and D.F. Williams, Councilmen, C.P. Jensen, Treasurer. The% first order of business was the qualification of the newly elected Councilmen, 11. W. Engel, J. J. 'terry and L.Y.Sandhhl and the newly elected Treasurer, C. P. Jensen. The Treasurer's Bond was presented and accepted by the Council. It was ordered that Bonds be procured for the Clerk, Police Magistrate and Marshal.- The DIa.yor appointed 'B. F. Greene as Clerk, R. H. Kassner as Marshal, and E.. F. Greene as Police Magistrate. `these appoint- ments .vere immediately ratified by the Council. the appointment of a Street Superintendent ti;ias postponed until next meeting of the Council. After some discussion a motion was made that 111.W.J ngel -fill the short term as Councilman. Carried. Mayor appointed the following Committees: Fire, Light and ':rater: ,Williams; Lutz and Terry. Streets, Sidewalks and Culverts: Terry,Sar_dahl and Engel. Laws and Ordinances: Engel, Lutz and Sa.ndslal. Auditing and Finances: Sa.ndahl, "Itilliams and Terry. Railroad and Transportation: Lutz, `Engel and I..illiams. Parks, Playgrounds and Cemeteries: Sandal^:l, `tilliams &Terry Sanitation and Health: Jillia.ms, Lutz and Engel. Building, 1 Surveying: Terry,Sandalil Williams Elections Public Property Lutz, "ngel 'Terry. Sewer,Drainage and Wa.terways:ingel, Lutz and Terry. Mayor recommended that a Locker be built and installed for ­"the safe keeping of Pavers and Books of` value of the 'Torun. Clerk was instructed by the Council to Tpoint a Deputy Registration Clerk The question of clearing the sidewalks of snow Referred to Street Committee with rower to act. The Street Connittee were also empowered to purchase 10 plank 16 ft. long for Str..._t crossings and 1000 ft. of 2 x 12 14 ft. long; fo-^ sidewalk= There being no further business to transact, the meeting was adjourned at 10 P.M. E. F. Greene, Clerk.