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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1926-11-11 Regular MinutesTukwila, Wash., Nov. 11, 1926. The regular monthly meeting of the Council of the Town of Thk- wile was called to order on the above date by the Mayor at 8:05 P. M. Present were Councilman J. R. Naylor, J. A. Kunz, E. F. Greene, J. C. Wickman and M. L. Holmes. In commemoration of Armistice Day, the Mayor ordered a two minute period of Silence. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read by the Clerk and approved as read., BILLS The following bills were read by the Clerk and after being approved by the Finance Committee, it was regularly moved, second- ed and carried that they be paid and warrants drawn for their respective amounts. COMMUNICATIONS CURRENT EXPENSE FUND Duwammish Valley News Seattle §4.15 Puget Sound Power Light Co. is 39.10 Tukwila Grocery Tukwila 2.50 D. A. Newton 10.00 J. R. Naylor 18.00 Tukwila Garage 4.48 TOTAL $78.13 The monthly report of the Town Treasurer was read by the Clerk and ordered placed on file. A letter from the Puget Sound Power Light Co. Quoting costs for additional lights. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Naylor Street Committee The scarifier has been over all streets and they are in good condition. The committee examined the streets and found that gravel is needed on Tukwila Avenue. Found some clogged drains and have instructed owners to have same repaired. The drain on Warren Ave. in front of the school is in need of repair. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The matter of the Drain on Warren Ave. was referred to the Drainage Committee for further investigation. After some discussion it was moved, seconded and carried that the Puget Sound Power and Light Co. Be ordered to install the additional light on Colgrove Avenue. It was also moved, seconded and carried that the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to Mr. Gade and advise him that the Town of Tukwila would install the Two lights requested on Bluff 11 -11 -26 #2 Street if the citizens benefited thereby would pay one -half of the installation cost. NEWS BUSINESS Councilman Kunz reported that there had been an unusual num- ber of street lights out of order The clerk was instructed to write the Puget Sound Power and Light Company calling this to their attention and request better service. Councilman Wickman announced that poor health compelled him to tender his resignation. Resignation accepted and the Council tendered Mr. Wickman a vote of thanks for his services. Mr. Christensen appeared before the Council and requested a permit to build a garage. Permit granted. No further business appearing, the Council adjourned at 8:40 P. M. 'C erk