HomeMy WebLinkAbout1923-07-12 Regular MinutesTukwila, Wash., July 12th 1923.
The regular monthly meeting of the Council of the Town of Tukwila was
called to order by the Mayor on the above date at 8:45 P. M. There were present
Mayor E.F. Greene, Councilmen W.F, Engel, M.L. Holmes, H.E. Ives, and F. J.
Klein; Councilman C.G. Sanders being absent.
Mr. E.E. Lutz, who had been re- appointed as Town Clerk for the ensu-
ing year was sworn in by the Mayor.
The minutes of the last regular meetings were read by the Clerk and
approved as read.
BILLS
The following bills were read by the Clerk and after being 0Ked by the
Finance Committee, it was moved, seconded and carried that they be paid and war-
rants drawn for their respective amounts:
COMMUNICATIONS
The Town Treasurers report was read by the Clerk and ordered placed on
file.
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND
Wm Hamer, Tukwila 8 00
B.R. Pierce, 14 00
J.L. Durbin, 8 00
A.E, Hull, If 2 50
Greene & Greene, Seattle 1 70
C.P. Jensen Tukwila 18 75
E.E. Lutz, 20 00
Puget Sound Power Light Co. Seattle 15
TOTAL 106 10
SPECIAL BUSINESS
It was regularly moved and seconded that Mr. C.G. Sanders be granted
leave of absence from the Council for a period of ninety days dating from June ist.
Motion carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Street Lighting Councilman Ives:
A number of additional lights are need in various parts of the town,
but owing to lack of funds it is not deemed advisable to install them at this
time. After a general discussion this matter was laid over till the next meeting.
Drainage Councilman Klein:
A petition asking for relief and signed by three property owners was
presdnted and read by the Clerk. After some discussion the matter was laid on
the table.
Streets and sidewalks Councilman Klein:
The principal streets throughout the Town are in good condition and no
work on them is anticipated before fall. With reference to the Ton Road, all fences
have been removed and the street vacated ready for work. The cost of repairs
necessary is estimated at $400,00. After some discussion this matter was laid over
until the next meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Schallis and Mr. Duff appeared before the Council and spoke at length
upon the necessity of endeavoring to provide the Town with a Water System and
offered to circulate petitions therefor.
The Mayor assured them that the Council would be glad to co- operate in any manner
possible and offered to draw up the necessary petitions.
NEW BUSINESS
It was reported that several walks throughout the Town were in need of
repairs. Referred to the Street 4: Sidewalk Committee.
Councilman Ives requested that the brush growing over various streets in
the Town be removed. Referred to the Street Sidewalk Committee.
Approved:
No further business appearing, the Council adjourned at 10:00 P. M.
Approved
E.F. Greene
Mayor
E.E. Lutz
Clerk