HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-10-15 Adjourned MinutesOctober 15, 1962
The recessed meeting of the Tu -cwila City Council was called to order by the
Mayor John B. Strander at 8:00 P.m. Councilmen present were Stan Itink ler,
A.G. Radford, F.W. Ives, Jerry Hamilton, R.I. Doyle, Richard Bowen and Y ill iam
Aliment.
First order of business was the openir,r of bids for the police car. Renton Ford a
presented a total bid of $2,517.32 with the Trade -in allow nce of x:900.00
making a net bid of $1,617.32 plus sales tax rabrielson Ford Co. of Gig Harbor
presented a total price bid of $2,298.60 plus sales tax. Ho `.rade in allowance
was specified. After discussion by the council and the representive from Renton
Ford Co., the bid was turned over to the Police Committee for further study,
with instructions to report at the next meeting.
Mayor Strander reported that he had received several protests, specifically from
from the Green River Cheese Co., on the condition or Christenson Road. It was
referred to the Street Committee.
A letter from Mr. 1Ting of Puget estern, Inc., concerning the street lights in
the Andover Area, together with a bill of sal deliver,ng these lights to t1
City of Tukwila, was presented to the Mayor. riscussion followed concerning the cos
of the lighting. Mr. Assured the council that the 1962 cost of tPe lighting could
be deferred until January 1963 so that it could be covered by the 1963 budget.
It was moved by Mr. Minkler and seconded by I r. r)oyl e to accept the bill of sale
as of November 1. t °potion passe
Mr. Hamilton introduced discuss,rnn Dh the payment of the Coluccio Construction Co.,
bill for construction of the IID 3 sewers. It was moved by Hr Hamilton and
seconded by Mr. Ives to pay $23,758.50, the ;mount recommended by ''r. Reed,
motion passed
Pacific Bell Telephone Co. requested permission to put an underground line at
57th from 147th South to the new Freeway. All cost of damage to Tukwila streets
to be borne by them. Permission granted by the council.
Mr. Reed spoke on the sewer rates. Pe stated that in his opinion the rates were
inequitable, and asked council permission to recommend a change in Srdinance
341 to a tapering rate schedule such as the water rates. It w .s suggedted that
the change do Ordinance include banning the discharging of harmful chemical s
into the sewer system. Permission to make such recommendations granted by the
council.
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Yr. Bowen reported on the new office furnitureand equipment.
Mr. Aliment presented a group type pin of Health and *xxidamink medical insurance
to cover all City employee's as well as the elected officials. Since 75%
participation was necessary, it was tabled for lack of interest.
It was moved by Mr. Ives and seconded by Mr. Hamilton to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Lillian Balk, City Clerk
John B. Strander, Mayor