HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951-07-02 Regular MinutesJuly 2;,1951
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Tukwila was called to order by the "`ayor, L'has. O. Baker, at 3 P.M.
Councilmen present were Stan Minkler, A.W.Thies, F.A.Grabner and
G.T.Jewell.
The minutes of the meeting of rune 4 were read and approved
as read. The minutes of the adjourned'meeting of June 20 were read
as approved as read.
The Clerk read a letter from King County Commissioners stat-
ing the unsanipary condition at the Seattle Rendering Works has been
corrected and the plant is now being operated in good fashion.
The Clerk read a portion of the report of the State Examiner
in which the Fire department was cribi ed for illegal practises
which they have consented to discontinue..
A letter from the U.S.Air Force suggesting they might con-
sider the sum of 198.50 as settlement for damage to 62nd. S. was
read. It was moved and carried we consider this amount fair and so
inform the Air Force Claims Officer.
Upon motion Resolution 79,accepting the bid of Seaboard
Paving and Engineering Co. for street improvements, was adopted.
Upon motion ordinance 206, providing for a Police Judge
and fixing compensation, was p &aced on "its first reading. Upon
motion, Ordinance 206 was placed on its second reading, by title
only. Upon motion, Ordinance 206 was placed on its third reading
and final passage.
Upon motion, Ord. 207, fixing the salary and fees of the
Town Marshall, was placed on its first reading. Upon motion, Ord.
207 was placed on its second reading, by title only. upon motion,
Ord. 207 was placed on its third reading and final passage.
The passage of these two ordinances was necessary because of the
discovery that through oversight these departments were operating
without proper authority.
The proposed Business ordinance was again discussed. It was
moved and carried to take it up at the August meeting.
Current bills were read and upon motion ordered paid.
Current Expense
Tide Water Assoc. Oil, gas fibre dept.
Tukwila Fire dept. reimbursement
Airport hardware, supplies for siren
Chapman ros.,supplies fire dept
Puget Sound Stamp works, dog tags
Henderson Hardware, supplies town hall
Darwin A. Dibble, salary police judge, 1 yr.,3 mo.
Seattle Times, add for fire dept. June
Puget Sound Power Light Co. service Spr.,May
Daily Journal of Commerce, notice of call for bids
Trick Murray, office supplies
Greer Edmiston, additional insurance coverage
3..33
89.75
6.10
23.52
9.44
18.56
62.50
6.84
7.36
15.30
15.50
30.99
Dept, of Labor Industries, insurance 2nd. quarter 2.62
Collector of Internal Revenue, tax withheld 2nd. .t.uat11.25
Thos. Sweeney, labor 1 hr. June 1.25
A.S.Herman, labor 6i hr. June 3.13
M.G.Slade, salary June 56.25
Lois T. Newton, salary June expense 72.90
Harbor Island iron Foundry, stove panel 5.41
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July 2,1951(continued)
Water
Tax Commisi;ion, excise tax May,June N 33.74
Collector of Internal Revenue, tax withheld 2nd.Quat. 13.50
ept, Labor Industries, insurance 2nd. quarter 4.03
Seattle Water Dept., uiay water 427.60
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co. gas for truck Apr. 2.02
Auburn Concrete Products ,meter boxes 43.26
M.G.Slade, salary June 75.50
Lois T. Newton, salary June expense 35.00
Street
Collector Internal Revenue, tax withheld 2nd. quarter
A Labor Industries, insurance 2nd.quarter
Puget Sound Power Light Co.,street lite Apr.,May
Tide Water Assoc. Oil gas May
Pacific Magneto Service, Wico cap
Puget Sound Bridge Dredging,crushed rock
Raeco Sales Co.,bitumuls
tienderson Hardware, tree pruner
Jas. McGinness, labor June
M ?G.Slade, salary June overtime
Mr. Minkler reported one building permit issued in June.
The matter of the cluster of trees on property noe owned by
the Veterns Administration was discussed. It was moved and carried
the owners and Real estate firma handling the property be informrd
that the trees have condemned as a hazard and that 60 days have
been al owed for their removal. That the trees be so posted.
Jarman presented to the Council an American Flag, whi
had been given to his parents at the death of hid brother, e
It was received by the Mayor, Chas. 0. Baker, and accepted
with thanks by the Town Council.
Meeting adjourned at 10 :20.
51.45
12.34
3.84
15.99
2.03
15.33
1.49
3.09
25.00
152.35
tiedblution 80, a tribute to Elmer Wootan, formerly a member
of the Council, was, upon motion, adopted.
A request for a dog show to be held in Tukwila Park was pre
se nted to the Council. It was moved and carried this request be
denied.
Chas. O Baker, Mayor
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Lois T. Newton, Clerk
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