207 Congress Avenue to examine the Washer the gullin washed out on both sides of the Street in order to better determine the best mode to adopt to prevent the further destruction of probirty, and to examine plans submitted by the Engineen. for the building of a Sewer, the whole matter was freely discussed, and on motion the City Engineen in connection with the Street Committee was directed to prepare estimates of the cost of a sewer five hundred (500) feet in length to the River and the Committee on Finance together with the Mayor was requested to devise means for the building of the same On Motion the Council adjourns subject to the call of the Mayor John [illegible] [illegible] City Clerk Regular Meeting of City Council March 5th 1877 The Meeting was called to order at 2:45 P.M. Mayor Wheeler in the chair Roll called and the following members Answered. Aldermen. Bremond, Chandler, Deffenbaugh James Larnour Robinson and Risk Absent Aldermen Cook, Goodale and Taylor Quorum present On motion the reading of the Journal was dispensed with Petition of William Druggenhoff for au- thority to lay an 8 inch drain pipe from his warehouse on the corner of Congress Avenue and Mulberry st. down Congress Avenue to Pecan st. for the purpose of carrying off the seep water from his Cellar On Motion of Alderman Deffenbaugh the petition was granted --- Page break --- 208 Petition of C Baker, asking authority to haul dirt for one day from the public Square south of the Central Railroad Depot, for the purpose of filling up the approaches to the Bridge at the foot of Congress Avenue Alderman Bremond moved that the petition be granted and that the dirt be removed under the direction of the City Marshal. So carried Petition of G M Erwin requesting that some means be devised whereby he can get water from the Fire Hydrants for Street Sprinkling purposes Alderman Larmour moved that the petition be referred to a select Committee of three for investigation and report Alderman Larmour Rosh and Deffenbaugh were appointed on the Committee Petition of Mr Gibbons, Mr Howard and others asking for certain Streets to be repaired in WardOn Motion of Alderman Rosh the petition was referred to the Committee on Streets Petition of R McC astleman E Saunders Alfred Smith and other property holders in Block #170. asking that the Alley through said Block be graded On Motion of Alderman Deffenbaugh the petition was referred to the Committee on Streets Petition of S H Camittens asking to be reimbursed in the sum of One hundred dollars for closing up his Market, by extending the City Market limits. On Motion of Alderman Robinson the petition was referred to the Committee on Market House Alderman Taylor came in and was recorded as present Petition of Tom Mournah, John Dowell, S M Pletts and other property holders in Ward #10 asking that a Fire Hydrant be located at the Corner of Live Oak and Nuches Streets Alderman Robinson moved that a Fire Hydrant be put in at the point designated in the petition as soon as the water pipes are laid in that vicinity. Carried Petition of Edmond J Davis. asking authority to repair Bridges and Streets in the vicinity of his residence and to be allowed a credit on his Taxes for the year 1876 for such amount as he expends on the necessary repairs --- Page break --- 209 On Motion of Alderman Chandler the petition was referred to the Committee on Streets with power to act Petition of City Sexton asking to be allowed the sum of $159.75 for Clearing out Stumps and under growth, Planting trees &c in City Cemetery On Motion of Alderman Deffenbaugh the petition was referred to the Committee on Cemetery Petition of M. Hopkins asking to be allowed a credit of $45.00 on his city taxes as same amount had been expended by him in repairing the roads in his Neighborhood On Motion of Alderman Deffenbaugh the petition was referred to the Committee on Streets Petition of M. M. Townsend asking a reduction in his tax assessment on Block No 116 On Motion of Alderman James the petition was laid on the table Petition of Don Wilson asking authority to cut down the hill near his residence on Mulberry street to a proper grade and to use the gravel in filling up the side walk in front of his property On Motion of Alderman Bremond the petition was referred to the Committee on Streets Petition of Board of Underwriters asking a reduction in Insurance license tax On Motion of Alderman Bremond the petition was referred to a Special Committee of three Alderman Bremond Taylor and Chandler were appointed on the Committee Reports of Officers Mayors Office March 8th 1877 To the Board of Aldermen of the City of Austin Gentlemen Not wishing at this time to make any suggestions to your body, I herewith transmit to you the report of the City Clerk for the Quarter ending the 31st of January 1877, which shows the financial condition of the City at that time. Hoping that you will examine it carefully and continue if possible to lessen expenses I remain --- Page break --- 210 Yours Most Respectfully J B Wheeler Mayor On Motion of Alderman Taylor the report was received Report of City Marshal for the Months of January and February 1877 On Motion of Alderman James the report was received Reports of City Physician for the months of January and February 1877 On Motion of Alderman Taylor the report was received Reports of City Sexton for the Months of January & February 1877 On Motion of Alderman Rosh the report was received Reports of Committee She the Committee to whom was referred the petition of Merchants and others in vicinity of the Pecan Street Market asking that the Market be not removed, would respectfully recommend that the petition be not granted, as the Market referred to is situated within the city Market limits Ab. H. Cook Jr J Larrmour A Deffenbaugh Committee on Market House On Motion of Alderman Taylor the report of the Committee was received and adopted By Alderman Taylor Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin, That the night Clerk at Police Head Quarters be required to act as Market Master until otherwise ordered by the City Council Adopted By Alderman Rosh An Ordinance granting the exclusive right of Bill Posting be given to W. B. Shurlow The Ordinance was read and passed to its second reading On Motion of Alderman Taylor the Ordinance was referred back to the Committee on Ordinances * 08 By City Attorney An Ordinance amending --- Page break --- 211 an ordinance adopting and announcing the revised digest of ordinances as the general ordinances of the city The ordinance was read and passed to its second reading Alderman Roak moved to suspend the rules and put the ordinance on its second reading. The Yeas and Nays ordered and the rules were suspended by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Bremond, Chandler Deffin- baugh, Janus, Larmour, Robinson, Roak and Taylor Nays None The Ordinance was then read the second time and passed to its third reading Alderman Roak moved to further suspend the rules and put the ordinance on its third reading The Yeas and Nays ordered and the rules were suspended by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Bremond Chandler Deffenbaugh Janus, Larmour, Robinson, Roak and Taylor Nays None The ordinance was then read the third time and passed by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Bremond Chandler, Deffenbaugh Janus, Larmour, Robinson, Roak and Taylor Nays None By Alderman Robinson Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin, That no claim for any work upon any street or alley in this City shall be allowed, unless the same is so ordered by the Mayor and City Council On Motion of Alderman Deffenbaugh the resolution was adopted By Alderman Robinson Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin, That a grant of certain property belonging to the city of Austin and known as the "City Wrill Property" granted by the Mayor of Austin to S S Brown, be and the same is hereby revoked, and declared void, and the City Marshal is hereby authorized and directed to at once take charge of said property in the name of the city of Austin Alderman Bremond moved that the reso- lution be adopted Carried --- Page break --- 212 Alderman Bremond moved that a com= mittee of three be appointed to confer with parties desiring to rent the old Mill property. Carried Alderman Bremond, Chandler and Robinson were appointed on the committee On Motion the Mayor was added to the Committee On Motion the Council adjourned John F. Harland City Clerk Called Meeting of City Council March 9th 1877 The Council was called to order at 3.30 P.M. Mayor Wheeler in the chair Roll called and the following members ans wered. Aldermen Bremond, Scott, Diffenbaugh Goodale, James, Larmour, Robinson, Road and Taylor Absent Alderman Schomster. Quorum present The Mayor informed the council that he had called them together for the purpose of receiving the reports of committees to whom certain petitions had been referred Reports of Committees Austin March 8th 1877 To the Mayor and City Council Your Committee to whom was referred the petition of S Hamilton claiming one hundred dollars for damages by the extending of the City Market limits would recommend the petition