HomeMy WebLinkAbout1911-11-14 Regular MinutesTukwila, Washington November 14, 1911
Regular Meeting held at
Lutz Hall on above date.
Meeting called to order at the
hour of 8:00 PM.
Present: E.W. Engel Mayor
John O. Wold
Eugene Sandahl
E. Doty
Jacob Gunthert Councilmember
The minutes of the previous meeting
was read and approved by the Council.
Report of Committees
Mr. gunthert reported on the progress
of the south end Outlet.
He had seen and talked with
Mr. and about it
but could not see Mr. McIntyre
as he was out of Town, so nothing
different could be reported.
Bills and Correspondence
The following Bills were up
for payment:
Fred Nelson $5.00
J. viele $7.00
J.W. Perce $2.10
John Terry $5.20
Wiederman $21.00
O. Olson $1.00
Lomman and Hareford $2.25
C.P. Jensen $6.00
B.H. Kassner $1.00
Caroline Lutz $4.00
Greenes and Callernus $5.00
S. Myers $4.40
J. Johnson $9.00
Total $76.05
After examining and approving the Bills
they were orderd paid by the Council.
A Bill from R.H. Kassner was laid over until next
meeting for correction.
Some correspondence of less importance
was read and ordered placed
on file.
A certificate of nomination of
through Councilmembers and Treasurer
of the Socialist Party was handed
and placed on record.
The Mayor read a Law provision
regarding Election of Councilmembers
who filled unexpired terms if they
were in Office until resigned candidates
term fully expired or only until regular
election. It was decided to get get clear
information on the matter from
Assistant Corporation council.
Mr. Sandahl reported later that
such Councilmember were only holding
office until regular election then to
the vote upon until expiration of resigned
candidates terms expires.
The Mayor appointed Mr. Wold, Mr. Doty and
Mr. Sandahl as Election Committee. Suggested
a lady for Judge.
The question of disposing of planks in the
right place is before the Council also the manner
of laying them in the best way.
A somewhat lively discussion
followed. It was finally moved that
Street Committee be empowered to
lay walk over low places in Maule Avenue
and if anybody wanted any
private walk would ahve
to pay for them themselves. Carried.
The Marshall surprised about a stray
horse we had in Town. It had been
advertised but no owner had
called for it. As there was no provision
made in stock ordinance to that
effect, the Ordinance Committee
was instructed ordinance
Mr. Wold asked about our ordinance
on a strip of land on Clarence Avenue
vacated by
and getting
for same. The Mayor
stated that he had been informed
by Surveyors that it was better
not to do anything in the matter at present.
A motion that Mr. Wiederman
be instructed to purchase 300 feet
of 2x4 for railing on
Tukwila Avenue was duly carried.
Mr. Doty petitioned for about 200 feet
of plank for walk on Clarence Avenue
between Main Street and riverside Avenue.
A motion to come, petition was duly carried.
Street Committee to see that the walk be laid
Mr. Wold asked about getting away
with a big stump in south end
of Reitz Avenue. The Street Foreman
was instructed tog et it away
by means he best saw fit for it.
He was also instructed to do some repair work
on Tukwila Avenue in new grade.
The Light question was brought
up for discussion. Mr. Gunthert spoke
about the matter. He was answered
in favor of light as anybody, but
coming to lack of funds he
suggested that it be dropped again
this winter.
Mr. Wold asked about getting
person to fill Office of Justice of the peace
and Police Judges. It was
agreed that it was no easy matter
to get anybody to fill the job for
appointments were made.
As there were no other Business
of any importance to come before
the Council an adjounrment was
taken at about 10:00 PM.
C.P. Jensen Clerk