HomeMy WebLinkAbout1911-05-09 Regular MinutesTukwila May 9, 1911
The Regular Meeting of the Town council was held at Lutz
Hall on the above date. The meeting
was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 PM.
Present:
E.W. Engel Mayor
John O. Wold
M.H. Miller
Frank E. Kline Councilmembers
The minutes from the previous
meeting was read by the Clerk
and found correct, after this
continue business was
as follows:
Report of Committees
Mr. Wold reported on Bluff Street.
He stated that the work had
been finished except on the
Reidlinger Road. mr. McIntyre
who had charge of the work had work yet arrived.
The work on Outlet Avenue was
done satisfactory. Mr. Kline
reported that the work on Main Street was
well underway, but more
should be done, and
it was up to the council to
add some more appropriation for
that street. This hwoever
will come under New Business.
Bills and Correspondence
The following Bills was presented
for payment:
B.A. McIntyre for work on Bluff Street $127.25
Mr. Viely of Orilla's for same $43.00
Mr. Leavis for same $25.25
Mr. Terry same $11.25
Total on Bluff Street $206.75
The $4.00 of that amount goes on
Main Street for
Main Street
Mr. Leavis for work on Main Street $12.00
Fred Coluccio for same $12.75
J.W. same $13.75
D. same $15.00
Meyers same $28.50
Total on main Street to date $82.50
Outlet Avenue
John to work on Outlet $14.75
D.W. same $10.25
Myers same $28.25
Total on Outlet Avenue $48.25
further Bills presented were:
Clerk salary for April $5.00
Hall Rent for April $2.00
M. $1.00
total amount presented for payment
at this meeting $345.50
These Bills were submitted by
Finance Committee and referred
to the Clerk for issuance of warrants
in their payment.
A correspondence from Puget Sound Electric
Company was read relating to their in
opening up railroad corssing so ordered
by the Council.
A petition from Mr. Leavis was read
before the Council.
The petition was
upon at that
A petition from citizens
requesting the Council
Mr. Gunthert for Mr. Northrup's
expired came
Mr. Miller moved that Mr. Gunthert be .
The motion was carried
Mr. Gunthert took his seat in
council; The Clerk being
instructed to read the Oath of
Office for the Councilmember and
apply his signature.
Unfinished Business
The matter of the Interurban
in opening up crossings was
referred to the Street Committee
for further action.
The election of Councilmember has already been referred to.
Jacob Gunthert after taking his seat asked
the council to move on. Mr. Leavis reported
for higher pay for Town labor.
The speaking on the subject was in favor
of the raise. Mr. Gunthert refining
to the high cost of living wanted
the petition granted. After some
dicussion the petition was
Committee to report on later.
Mr. Kline wanted more work
done on Main Street. $25.00 to
finsiht he job. Mr. Miller
New Business
Mr. Kline brought up
about a Outlet Avenue
Mr. Wold said that was just
what we are working on now. The
soon opening up of the street
Bluff Street with Main Street.
Mr. Miller requested the Council
to do some work on
also
for
Mr. Gunthert brought up the
carfare again. He
motion for a
for them to
and report and
Mr. Wold asked the Council
to furnish tools for Town work.
A discussion followed.
The question was what kind
and how many tools to buy.
Mr. Kline finally made a motion
to buy tools. The motion was
carried. mr. Wold getting the
purchasing job.
The ordinance for renaming
Hillman Boulevard to Tukwila Avenue
passed its Ordinance 26
Mr. McIntyre requested the
Council to give him an outlet
from his place. The council replayed
right-of-way could be legally
secured. that work would
begin. As the discussion over that subject because
somewhat lengthy an
adjournment was taken after 10:00 PM.
C.P. Jensen Town Clerk