HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-05-02 Regular MinutesMay 2, 1955
The regular meeting of_the Tukwila Town Council was called to
order by Councilman Stan l 'iinkler, who presided in the absence of
Mayor Chas. 0. Baker, who is on vacation. Councilmen present, in
addition to Mr. Minkler were August Thies, Rudeolf Hegel, A.G.
Radford and Melvin Watkins.
The minutes of the April 4 meeting were read and approved as
read.
The Annual Convention of the Assoc. of Washington Cities, to be
held in Tacoma on June 9 10, was noted. It was moved and carried
X50.00 for delegate expenses be allowed.
Current bills were read and upon motion ordered paid.
Current Expense
Pacific Tel. Tel. Co., phone fire dept. April 11.65
Radio Corporation of America, radio telephone, police 425.00
American surety Co. of N.Y.,premium Treas. bond 10.00
Cecile Chelette, salary Court clerk, April 5.00
F. Earl Naylor, salary Police Judge, April 32.30
Lena B. Slade, taking Census 43.35
Frank W. Zepp, salary Park supt. April 71.43
Lois T. Newton, salary April 96.13
Nick Heinz, labor April, Police car 13.00
Puget. Sound Power Light Co,,elec. service, 2 months 27.27
Petty cash, expense fire dept., clerk 4.12
Jas. McGinness, Deputy Marshal time April 37.72
Diesel Oil Sales Co., stove oil fire dept. 9.14
Pop Courtier, 2 signs- Police Clerk 3.09
Home Hardware, electrical supplies, fire dept. 2.04
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co.,gas supplies,Police,Feb.Mar. 13.53
Robt. Leahy, Deputy Marshal time /April 33.62
Earle Parker, Deputy Marshal time April 34.03
Water
SeaTtle Water Dept., March water 344.30
Tax Commission,excisr tax Mar.April 43.75
Ralph R. McRay, digging,replacing wager line 113.30
Frank Zepp, salary April 104.43
Nettie E. Zepp, reading meters 10.00
Petty cash, supplies office expense 10.52
Lois T. Newton, salary April 47.30
Western Utilities Supply, steel pipe,replace, curb stops 134.99
Badger Meter Mfg. Co., meters connections 160.93
Street
Frank Zepp, salary April 160.33
Puget Sound bridge F& Dredging Co., grizzley 6.61
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas supplies March 10.03
The report of the water dept. was read and placed on file.
Mr. Minkler reported 4 Building permits issued in April. He also
reported the County Health Dept. had suggested the Town adopt an
ordinance governing live stock.The Clerk was asked to secure copies of
such ordinances from the Bureau of Governmental Research.
Representatives of the Fire dept. brought up the matter of tree
branches that overhang the roads which are a menace to the men
rideing the fire truck. It was suggested the fire dept, send out
letters to residents in whose yards these trees are growing. The
matter of chimneys was also brought up and whether there could be
exceptions for green houses.
The report of Police Court was read. LIr. Naylor reported N2161.G0
received so far this year.
Mr. Regel called attention to the board walk between 56 S. 57 S.
near S. 142nd. St. with the request it be repaired.
There was some discussion regarding building a fire place in the
Park, which matter was left to i +ir. 2epp.
An inquiry from Harold Lee of Renton was read in which he request-
ed a water service form our water vain near Beacn rive. It was moved
and carried his request be granted, with the understanding he bear
all the expense and confer with Mr. Zepp and be governed by his advise
i all matters. Meeting adjourned at 10:05. /Aj gyp /1l
heA,J Lois T. Newton, Clerk
Chas. O. Baker, Mayor
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