400 A Called meeting of the City Council Austin Tex April 15, 1886. Hon J. W. Robertson, Mayor, presiding. Roll Call- Present Aldermen Schneider, Anderson, Brush, Schuber, Caldwell, Giesen, Warren, Wortham, DeSpress, Cummings, Walker and Jones - 12. Absent: Aldermen Metz, Pillow, Campbell, Crooker, Odell, Cerwin, Holman, and Ervin - 8. Mayor Robertson stated the object of the meeting was to consider the report of the Special Committee on the Washington fire department matter; and also, any other matters presented for consideration. Alderman De Gress, Chairman of the Special Committee appointed to locate quarters for Washington Fire Engine Company No. 1, presented a report which states that a Sub-committee of the Special Committee of the City Council and of the Washington Fire Engine Company examined the following sites: A lot belonging to Mr Domschke, on East Hickory Street, containing 19 x 19 feet fronting immediately on East Hickory Street, thence 25 x 61 feet in extension of the 19 x 19 feet, at $2,500; a lot belonging to Mr T. Burns, on West Ash Street, 46 x 60 feet, with a brick building on the same 19 x 46, at $4,000; a lot, 40 x 71 feet, belonging to Dr J. Cummings, situated on Brazos Street, between Bois d' Arc and East Pecan Street at $2,500. Also, that other sites were examined, but it was found that a deed could not be made to them. That a proposition was made by Col J. L. Driskill to provide a room for the Engine and hose Cart; also, a meeting room for the above named Company, but Col Driskill was unable at this time to state at what rental said rooms could be furnished by him. Also that Col Driskill agreed to allow the Company to occupy their present quarters for Sixty days after the first of May next. The report further states that the Washington Fire --- Page break --- 401 April 15, 1886. engine Company will purchase the property owned by Dr Cummings and erect a suitable building thereon; provided the City will pay said Company a rental of $50 per month as long as the Company remains a Volunteer fire Company. The offer made by Col Doiskill, to allow the Company further time to provide quarters, was accepted and the thanks of the city tendered him for his generous offer. The proposition of Washington Fire Engine Company No. 1 was also accepted, and the mayor authorized to pay the Company $3.500, this being the amount due the Company for the building at present occupied by them. Alderman Anderson moved that the mayor appoint a special Committee to consist of three aldermen, the Mayor and City attorney for the purpose of entering into an agreement and Contract with the Company, in accordance with the report. Adopted. Alderman Warren moved that the Committee report at the next meeting. Carried. The following named aldermen were appointed on the Committee: Anderson, DeGress and Caldwell. Alderman DeGress introduced an ordinance appropriating $3.500 to pay Washington Fire Engine Company No. 1 This amount being due said Company. The ordinance was read and laid over. Alderman Caldwell introduced a resolution, which was adopted, authorizing the Chairman of the Cemetery Committee to sell the old fence now around the city Cemetery. A resolution was adopted authorizing the City physician to suspend the small pox Camp Whenever in his opinion, it is safe to do so. All property exposed to infection to be destroyed. Alderman Wortham introduced an ordinance inhibiting the operating or maintaining Opium dens, Opium joints etc. Laid over. The following named ordinances were passed: An Ordinances fixing the penalty for Violating the Ordinances regulating the fire limits in the city of Austin --- Page break --- 402 April 15-1886. An Ordinance regulating the building, repairing and removal of wooden buildings in the City of Austin. An Ordinance regulating theatres, Circuses, public balls and public dance houses, etc. Action on the following named Ordinances was postponed till next meeting: An ordinance prohibiting the running at large of animals within the City of Austin, and providing for the Sale of the Same. An Ordinance making an appropriation for the payment of the City Water Company for the year 1885. Alderman Brush introduced an ordinance appointing a special Committee to be known as a public Park Committee. The Ordinance was read and referred to the Committee On Streets, alleys, etc Alderman Giesen presented an ordinance appropriating $450 for the erection of a stone Culvert on Congress avenue. Read and referred to the Street Committee. The resignation of Alderman Cerwin, of the Seventh Ward, was tendered and accepted. The reflection Cast on Marshal Lucy and the police department, by an evening papers was discussed, and the following motion made by Alderman DeGress: That this Council Vote that they have Confidence in Mr Lucy. Alderman Cummings moved to postpone action on the motion. Tabled, and Alderman DeGress' motion adopted. Alderman Anderson was temporarily appointed on the Cemetery Committee. The Council adjourned Milton Morris City Clerk.