HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-01-04 Regular MinutesJanuary 4, 1954
The regular meeting of the Tukwila Town Council was callee to order
by the Mayor, Chas. 0. 1 3aker, at 3 P. i.: Councilmen present were Stan
Minkler, A.W.Thies, Rudolf W. ilegel, y.G.haczford and i elvin ':;atkins.
The minutes of the meeting of December 7, 1953 were read and approved
as read.
Current bills were read and upon motion ordered paid.
Current Expense
Employment Security Dept. 3j wages covered 4th.quarter
Pope i'ord 80., work on Police car
Puget Sound Power Light Co ,electric service 2 :uo
Seattle Rubber Stamp Co .,1'00 dog tags
Fire Appliance Co recharge fire extingui slier
Tide Water Assoc. Oil oo gas Fire dept.
Pacific Tel.; Tel.Co.phonefire dept. Oec.
D.A.Dibble,salary Police Judge,lyr.& 7 mo.
Myron G. Slade, salary Dec. Parr, supt.
J.W.McGinness ,Deputy iiarslial time Dec.
Association Washington Cities, service fee for 1954
Dept. Labor c: Indistries, insurance 7. med.aid 4th. quarter
Nick Heinz, Marshal tir_ie Dec. ,1, annual salary
Director Internal Revenue, tax withheld 4th. quarter
Lois T. ;ewton salary Dec.& expense
Petty cash, Towns hall expense
Water Fund
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas Oct.
Tax Commission, excise tax Nov.,Dec.
Employment Security Dept.3 wages covered 4th.quarter
Dept. Labor a. Industries, ins. med.aid 4th. quarter
Jaen Anderson, labor Dec.
Myron G. slade ,salary Dec.
Director Internal Revenue, tax withheld 4th.quarter
Lois T. Newton, salary Dec. c. expense
Petty cash, truck
Street Fund
Knape's uarage, work on truck
Puget Sound Lridge L Dredging Co ,crushed rock 0 grizzley
nenderson Hardware, log chain
Employment Security ept.,3;5 wages covered 4th.quarter
wept. Labor 0 Industries, ins.med.aid,4th.4uarter
Tide Water Assoc. fit Co., gas 0 supplies
iben Anderson, labor Dec.
Myron G. Slade, salary Dec.
Director Internal rtevenue, tax withheld 4th. quarter
Petty cash, truck
Mr. Slade reported the Rockwell ilianuf. Co. was willing to ,lake an
adjustment on the new type meters which are proving unsatisfactory. He
reported they were willing to replace the cast iron bases with bronze
bases, together with the necessary bolts and gaskets. It:,was moved and
carried their offer be accepted.
12.01
14.94
24.54
3.76
3.45
6.31
12 ..54
79.16
69.15
46.50
50.30
2.36
70.45
75.45
93.95
1 .03
2.91
43.35
7.47
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5.00
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49.20
53.75
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14.42
36.36
5.15
10.37
35.53
40.30
13.75
154 .20
49.50
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The report of the Water dept. was read and placed on file. hayor
baker suggested a man operating a leak detector be employed one day
each month.
_ir. Minkler reported 1 building permit issued in Dec.
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Mrs. 'Aobt Leahy erntered a complaint against the atheny z: Bacon Co.
for lumber being thrown on property of Iiemstedts.T.ayor Laker appointed
Radford and Mr. Hegel together with I'.Ir. iinkler to investigate. They
were given authority to take the necessary action to stop the trespass-
ing and enforce the Building Oocie. This co..rnlittee were asked to also
investigate the trailer which is being used as a dwelling.
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January 4, 1954(continued)
Mac Allan complained of cars parked improperly, on the Highway
and streets. The Council stated they were trying; to correct this
situation.
.Ir. Thies reported Itlrs. Bow, who had complained of an unsanitary
condition on property adjacent to her, sugrested nothing could be done
to correct this situation as long as flood conditions prevailed.
Mr. Watkins reported they expected to have the new Fire truck tiy
the middle of 'anuary.
The Street committee reported no progress in discovering ownership
of property Mr. Crostick had suggested be added to widen the street
near his property. They reported it would be difficult to widen the
stre.,t at that point.
A letter from Iir. McGinness, Deputy iiarshal, requesting a leave of
absence, was read. hlr. LlcGinness had been obliged by circumstances to
work for a few months outside this area. It was moved and carried hid
request be granted.
Pair. Hegel and Mr. Radford were excused to attend a School board
meeting.
Mr. Minkler presented ;;ir. Lrnest Iieinz to the Council and suggested
he be appointed Deputy Marshal and Assistant Police Officer until the
return of 1.Ir. L cLinness.;•:iayor stated his desire to make this a-, ,ointment.
It was moved and carried Mayor Laker's appointment be approved. E yor
raker administered the oath of office and Lr. Iieinz was sworn in.
Meeting adjourned at 9 :33.
Chas. G. Laker, „iayor
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Lois T. iewton,Clerk