HomeMy WebLinkAbout1927-07-14 Regular MinutesTukwila, dash., July 14, 1927.
The regular monthly meeting of the Council of the Town of Tuk-
wila was called to order by the Mayor on the above date at 8:00 Phi.
Present were Mayor John H. Walkup and Councilmen E. r. Ureene,
J. R. Cumming, J. A. Duff, M. 6. Holmes and Philip Koeni
The minutes of the last re and the adjourned meeting of
June 16 were read by the Clerk and approved.
BILLS
The following; bills were read by the cierk and after tieing ap-
proved by the Finance Committee, it was moved, seconded and carried
that they be paid and warrants drawn for their respective amounts.
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND
Puget Sound Power Light Co Seattle
Lovejoy Stationary Co.
D. A. Newton Tukwila
F. Falkdahl
Tukwila Grocery
TOTAL
'k1.65
10.00
7.O0
5.00
x67.65
COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly report of the Town Treasurer was read by the clerk
and placed on file.
A letter from Mrs. M. M. Lutz acknowieding with thanks the
expression of sympathy sent her by the Council.
A request from J. L. Durbin to cut the brueh at the enu of
Main street without cost to the Town. Granted.
A letter from the State Department of Auditing requesting that
4p10.00 be included in the 1928 budget to cover the cost of auditing
tne Town records.
A letter from P. 5. Gade cailin the attention of tne council
to the condition of Bluff Street. Referred to tne Street Committee.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Street Committee Councilman Duff. Have had grass cut along
various streets out have been unable to secure labor to finish the
work. Streets in general in fair condition. Have investigated
securing gravel. Will cost 41.7; per yard andestimate the cost of
spreading to be 28c per yard additional. The drain on Tukwila Ave.
is broken anu needs replacing.
OLD BUSINESS
On motion regularly seconded and carried tne Superintenaent of
Streets was authorized to order and have gravel spread on such
streets as are in need of same.
The matter of housing the Town machinery was discusses and held
over until the next meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Greene called the attention of the Council to a
light pole which is obstructing traffic at the corner of Hazel and
Division Streets. Referred to the Street Committee.
The Clerk was instructeu to make and present at the next meet-
ing a list of all delinquent street ana sidewalk assessments.
Councilman Cumming brougnt up the matter of securin better
phone service for the Town.
Mr. Dollar appeared before the Councii and asked that two
street lights be placed along the hi north of Main street.
Referred to the light committee.
Councilman Greene su that we endeavor to have the Auto-
mobile Club place a notice along the highway callin the attention
of motorists to speed limits.
Mr. F. E. Henke appeared before the Council and urged the im-
portance of providing for some method of garbage disposal for the
citizens of the Town. Referred to the Public Welfare Committee.
No further business appearing, the Council adjourned at 23:45
P. M.
Approved: