HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-06-01 Regular MinutesJune 1, 1959
The regular meeting of the Tukwila Town Council was called to order
by the Mayor, Chas. O. Baker, at 3 1 '.M. Councilmen present were Stan
Minkler, A. G. Radford, Wynn Anderson and L. R. Frese.
Er. }faker asked for a moment of silence in tribute to the memory of
Mr. A. H. Carstensen who had passed away since our previous meeting.
Mr. Minkler moved that a Resolution be drawn up in appreciation of
Mr. Carstensen's faithfulness as a Tukwila Councilman, motion carried.
The minutes of the regular and of the Special meeting in May, were
read and approved as read.
The report of the Water dept. was read and placed on file.
Current bills were read, examined and upon motion ordered paid.
Current Expense
Pacific Telephone, town phones, P.Iay
The Seattle Times, publication of notice
Tidewater Oil Co., oil, Police aept.
Earl Decker, pound master service tday
Frank Zepp, salary Park Supt. may
John Dobson, attorney fee, may
Lee R. Phillips, salary Polive Judge, May
Arlene A. Hubert, salary Court Clerk, May
G. Earle Parker, Marshal salary May
City of Auburn, Dog Pound service, June
Lois T. Newton, salary May
Pacific Equipment, Inc. mower
Trick Cc Murray, registration forms
Petty cash, May expense
Nick Heinz, Deputy Marshal's time May, 5- shifts
Robt. Carnes, Deputy Marshal time May, 7N hrs.
Union Oil Co.. of California, gas Police, Fire ciepts.
Water Fund
Seattle Water dept., April water
John Dobson, attorney fee May
Frank Zepp, salary May
Lois T. .Newton, salary May
Badger Meter Mfg. Co., meters comnections
Wilson Auto Parts, truck expense
Western Utilities Supply Co., meter supplies
Petty cash, office expense
Ueorge Long, labor may
Union Oil Co. of California, gases; oil May
Street Fund
M. A. Segale, ditching on 57th S.
Sahlberg Equipment, Inc., signs
Frank Zepp, salary May
Wilson nut() Parts, equipment expense
Rainier Asphalt Paving Cr'., cold mix
Bestwaj Bldg. Center, posts
D. W. Si man, signs
Petty cash, equipment, shop expense
i ick Heinz, labor May
Vernon Lrown, labor May
George Long, labor may
Union tail Co. of California, gas oil
40.15
13.20
5.53
19.50
96.34
70.00
59.62
19.50
364.77
10.00
119.75
406.55
4.79
53.34
56.34
12.51
54.35
503.65
20.00
132.74
53.35
370.03
13.12
34 .34
11.50
73.32
24.20
434.93
11.22
178.23
11.53
23.71
5.37
9.75
14.93
6.37
35.10
134 .30
47.14
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June 1, 1959(continued)
P .3a klar> rte-PQ tASt Z: buiqrd n pex ii s, issued in Lviay,
Mr. Minkler reported that the Police Commission had agreed to give
the Stop sign at the bridge at Renton Junction a trial of 60 days.
Mr. IDaker read the correspondence between the State Highway and the
town regarding the sign. Mr. Frese moved we accept the recommendation
of the Police Commission and allow a 60 day trial period for the Stop
sign, seconded and carried.
Mr. Anderson moved pies. No. 116, protesting the Stop sign, be held
in abeyance during the 60 day trial period, seconded and carried.
Mr. Baker appointed Mr. Doyle and Ivir. Frese a committee together
with Mr. Strander, Chairman of the Tukwila Planning Commission to
worki ith the City of Kent and study the allocation of Flood control
funds
Mr. Esker reported the Oak tree presented to the town by Mir. Strander
which had been planted utn Tukwila Park, had been disturbed. ne appoint-
ed Mr. &Ivirs. Wynn Anderson official guardians of the Oak. The Council
by motion approved the appointment.
By motion, Ord. No. 277, amending Sec. 9(1) of Ord. No. 239, the
Gas ordinance, was placed on its first reading. By motion Ord. No. 277
was placed on its second reading. TTpon motion Ord. No. 277 was placed
on its third reading and final passage.
The Tukwila Planning Commission presented a recommendation to the
Town Council that M -2 'Loning be applied to the area annexed to the
town under Ord. No. 269 It was moved and carried to accept this
recommendation and an ordinance be drawn up to that effect.
The Tukwila Planning Commission also recommended applying a zoning
of M-1, Light Industry, to the area annexed under Ord. N;o. 273. It
was moved and carried to accept this recommendation and to draw up
an ordinance to that effect.
Specifications for the proposed grader were discussed.
Mr. Baker appointed a committee to plan for a Community Center.
Those appointed were Stan Minkler, President of the Town Council,
John Strander, Chairman of the Planning Commission, A. G. :Rdford,
eresident of Tukwila Community Club, Wm. Aliment, Fire Chief and
Harold £rye, President of Tukwila Advisory Council.
Meeting recessed at 10 P.M. to meet on June 3 at 0 P.M.