692 The Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the City Council, Austin, Tex. April 02, 1894 Hon. John McDonald, mayor, presiding. Roll call. Present - Aldermen Anderson, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, North, Platt, Powell, Raymond, Redd, Roberdean, Schneider, Shelley, Townsend; 17. Absent - Aldermen Assmann, Kinn, [illegible], Taylor, and Warmoth; 5. The minutes of the meetings of the City Council, which were held on the 19th and 22nd days of March, 1894, were adopted as printed. R. W. Gray Petitions, Memorials, Etc. A petition from Mr. R. W. Gray, asking the City Council to appoint him City electrician was read and referred to the Board of Public Works. Alderman Assmann entered the Council and answered to his name. Petition of Citizens of South Austin. By Alderman Dawson. A petition from citizens of South Austin stating that the Superintendent of the school for the deaf intends to change the line of sewer pipe that runs from said institution and is willing to lay it in such place and position as to benefit South Austin for sewerage for future use, and requesting that the Council assist him with labor and pipe to make such change. It was referred to the Committee on Sanitation and Sewerage. Communication from Jos. A. Maner, Post No 10 G. A. R. asking Council to take appropriate action on death of J. C. De Gress. Alderman Schneider, by request introduced the following: Headquarters Jos. A. Maner Post, No 10 G. A. R. Department of Texas. Austin, March 22, 1894 At a called meeting of Jos. A. Maner Post, No 10, G. A. R. Department of Texas, located at Austin, Texas, the following resolution was adopted; Whereas, Our comrade, J. C. De Gress answered his last roll call on Wednesday, March 21, 1894, and Whereas, During the years 1878 and 1879, and part of 1880, he faithfully discharged the duties of mayor of the city of Austin, Texas, we would call the attention of the City Council to the want of courtesy shown by the Hon. John McDonald in omitting to call their attention officially to the fact that death had taken our one who had presided formerly in the Council chambers, and whose portrait now adorns the hall of the council room. We would suggest that the City Council take up this matter, and by resolution show the respect due the departed or at least drape his portrait in crepe for the next 30 days. And we would call the attention of his Honor the Mayor to the fact that he has failed to have brother [illegible] McDonald, the invi... and respect that they were paid to our late comrade, J. C. De Gress, Therefore, be it, Resolved that this --- Page break --- resolution be handed to a member of the City Council to introduce same at the next meeting of the council and that it also be spread upon the minutes of the port. Alonzo Gerard Commander Atust. Dan O'Kane, Adjutant. Alderman Schneider moved to refer the resolution to the ordinance committee for such action as the committee might deem proper. Carried. Alderman Taylor, Linn and Hume entered the council and answered to their names. Burial of colored By Alderman Platt – A petition from colored voters of voters relative to the city requesting the council to provide for the burial burial of paupers. of colored paupers in Bethany Cemetery of Austin, which is located about one mile and three-quarters east of the city of Austin under the rules and regulations and on the same terms as are now provided by ordinance for the burial of colored paupers in other cemeteries in and adjacent to this city. It was referred to the cemetery committee. C.H.Wilson and Joe By Alderman Platt – A petition from C. H. Wilson and Griffith. shooting Joe Griffith for permission to open a shooting gallery gallery. at 707 Congress avenue. Granted. George Johnson – By Alderman Redd – A petition from George Johnson Fine remitted. requesting the council to remit a fine of $10 that was assessed against him in the recorder's court. On the recommendation of the mayor the council remitted the fine. Jas A. Mower Post No.10 Alderman Nitschke moved to reconsider the vote G.A.R. by which the resolution from Jas A. Mower, Post No.10 Grand Army of the Republic was referred to the committee on ordinances. Carried. Alderman Platt moved to refer it to a special committee of three, with instructions to draft suitable resolutions. Alderman Raymond moved to amend the motion by referring the resolution to a special committee of two, to consist of Aldermen North and Lawless, and that the committee be requested to present appropriate resolutions to the council tonight. The amendment was accepted. Alderman Shelly moved as a substitute that Aldermen North and Lawless be appointed a committee to draft and present to the City Council appropriate resolutions on the death of Col J. C. De Gress. Lost. The original motion as amended, was then adopted. Reports of City officers Reports of City officers for the month of March, 1894. By the City Sexton – Total number of deaths, 22; white 12; colored 10; Mexican 1. Referred to the cemetery committee. By the City Treasurer – Business, April 2, 1894. Account of General fund $13,110.32 Account of Interest on bonds issued prior to May 1, 1890 327.04 Account of Water Works interest fund 41.01 --- Page break --- 694 Account of Water Works Sinking Fund $ 29, 900. 00 Account of Water Works Fund 105837. 50 Referred to Finance Committee. By the City Physician: Number of patients in hospital March 1 16 Number of patients admitted to the hospital during March 13 Number of patients discharged from the hospital during March 11 Number of deaths in hospital during March 2 Number of patients remaining in hospital April 1 16 Number of visits made paupers in the city during March 112 Number of prescriptions written for paupers in the city during March 226 Referred to hospital committee. City Clerk - A statement of warrants issued against the general funds. Total amount issued $6322.84. Referred to The Finance Committee. City Clerk - Water- By the City Clerk - A statement of warrants issued against Light Fund. the Water and Light fund. Total amount issued $16020.64. Referred to Finance Committee. City Assessor and By the City Assessor and CollectorCollector. Collections- Account of General revenue $ 9.445.16 Account of Interest on old bonds 1027.11 Account of Waterworks interest and Sinking fund 1082.59 Account of School tax 3,897.59 Referred to the Finance Committee. City Marshall By the City Marshall- Total amount of fines assessed in the Recorders court $345.00. Collected in cash 148.50 Worked out 143.00 Escaped 25.00 Appealed 75.00 Carried forward 155.50 Total $345.00 Referred to Police Committee. Engineer Reports By Engineer Hupperts. A report of the progress of the work at the dam. Referred to the Committee on Water and Light. Jas. A. Mawer. Post No Alderman North, for the special committee, to whom 10 G. A. R. was referred the resolutions from Jas. A. Mawer Post No 10 Grand Army of the Republic, requested further time in which to prepare a report. Granted. Alderman Warmoth entered the council and answered to his name. The following reports, which were referred to the council by the Board of Public Works, were read; Office of Board of Public Works, Austin, Tex, April 2, 1894. Hon. Board of Public Works. Gentlemen:- I most respectfully report that during the month of March, 1894, 61.64 cords of wood and 13. [illegible] of sand, [illegible] exchange were received and [illegible] of lumber. The pipes received as threaded as follows: 17,846 feet --- Page break --- of 6 inch, 5604 feet of 8 inch; 5496 feet of 16 inch, and 3340 feet of 20 inch pipe. Nearly all of the pipe is heavier than required by the specifications, but the record shows that two lengths of the 16 inch pipe, and 16 lengths of the 20 inch pipe are lighter than the minimum weight allowed by the specifications. Of the 20 inch pipe one is 81 pounds less, two are 71 pounds less, two are 51 pounds less, two are 41 pounds less, four are 31 pounds less and five are 11 pounds less than such minimum weight. The special castings received are 5-16x8 tees, 5-10x6 tees, 1-16x8 crosses, 18-16x6 crosses, 3-10x6 crosses, 23-8x6 crosses, 1-24 x 20, 1-20x16, and 1-16x10 reducers, and 35, 6 inch plugs. The pipe and specials have been distributed along the streets, but no pipe laying has been done on account of the failure of the iron company to forward the proper special castings. Respectfully, W. J. Oliphant Secretary Board of Public Works. Office Board of Public Works Austin, March 31, 1894. Report of City Engineer on McFall on Dam Railroad. Hon President of the Board of Public Works, Austin, Texas: Dear Sir: By your instructions we have made a careful examination of the "Dam rail road line," from its intersection with the Cotton avenue near east avenue to the dam. We find rails and frogs very little worn. Also we make an estimate of repairs necessary to put the same in good condition: Estimate Item 20 days surfacing @ $1.50 per day $300.00 Item 10 days strengthening rails, redriving spikes and spiking rails 75.00 Fifty new ties at 50 cents each 25.00 Fifty new spikes (4x1/2 inches) 10.00 One hundred and fifty pounds of splices 6.00 Total $416.00 Respectfully J. H. McFall City Engineer. Reports of Committees. Alderman Jackson for the street committee, to whom was referred the report of the city engineer in regard to the condition of Bauldin creek bridge on South Congress avenue, submitted a report which states that we have carefully examined same and find it in a damaged condition. The southwest wing wall of the bridge has washed away and needs other repairs on either side of said bridge and we recommend that an appropriation be made sufficient to have same repaired, and offer an ordinance for one hundred and twenty-five dollars for that purpose. --- Page break --- 696 The report was laid over to come up with the ordinance mentioned therein. By Alderman North- To the Honorable City Council of the City of Austin: Your finance committee, to whom was referred the subject of what action to recommend by your honorable body in reference to the bonds of the City of Austin falling due on January 1, 1894, have given the same due and careful consideration and beg leave to submit the following report and recommendations. These bonds were authorized by the terms of two ordinances approved March 31, 1874 and May 24, 1874. They are of the denomination of $500 each, bear 10 per cent interest, payable semi-annually, matured Jan 1, 1894 and are numbered from 1 to 67 both inclusive. The legality of these bonds has never been questioned and they are valid obligations of the city. The charter of the city (section 38) provides that the interest and sinking funds shall be invested in interest bear- ing bonds of the United States or of the state of Texas or of the City of Austin. United States bonds are too high priced to offer a profitable investment and state of Texas bonds are not on the market. Thus we have no other available investment for our sinking fund but Austin city bonds. Owing to the fact that taxes for one year are only collected during the year following, while the interest on our bonds is payable during the same year that it falls due, our Waterworks and Electric Light interest and sinking fund was required for the payment of the interest on the outstanding dam bonds, as the same matured every three months, and for several years but little remained for investment. The lapse of several years and the consequent accumulation of that fund have, however, brought about a changed condition of affairs, and the present status of our Waterworks and Electric Light Interest and Sinking fund is as follows: The sum now on hand (March 31, 1894) amounts to $29,980.46. The amount to be collected between now and the end of the fiscal year, as per the estimate furnished by the city collector, will not be less than $45,519.57, making a total gross amount of $75,499.48. The interest calls upon this fund will be as follows, and in order to be on the safe side we assume that the total issue of our 5 per cent dam bonds of $1,400,000 is now outstanding. The April 1 interest has already been remitted and has not to be deducted from the balance now on hand. On July 1, however, there will be due $17,500 and on October 1 $17,500 and on Jan'y 1, 1895 will be due out of this interest and sinking fund will leaving $40,499.48 available for investment under the charter requirements. --- Page break --- We believe that no safer or more profitable investment for that fund presents itself than the purchase of the outstanding 10 per cent bonds now due amounting to $33.500. We further believe that such action will be practical proof of the willingness and determination of the city of Austin to pay all its just obligations, and that it will act as a quietus upon the efforts of interested individuals to undermine our credit and delay the floating of our remaining bonds. We therefore recommend the investment of the waterworks and electric light interest and sinking fund as above indicated and the passage of the accompanying ordinances having that end in view. Henry A. Linn Thomas F. Taylor William F. North. Austin, April 2. A motion was made to print the report in full in the minutes of the council. Carried. It was further ordered that the report be laid over to be taken up with the ordinances named therein. Alderman Nitschke, for the committee on fire department, to whom was referred a resolution to permit the South Austin fire company to use the $600 recently appropriated by the council for the purpose of erecting a house for said company and equipping same, exclusively for building purposes, presented a report recommending the adoption of the resolution, provided the building be erected under the supervision of the fire committee. The report and resolution were adopted. Report Fire Com. in reference to South Austin Fire Co. Alderman Nitschke, for the committee on fire department, to whom was referred a communication from Frank O. Bobcock, Chief Austin fire department, asking an appropriation to have the steamer just put in good repair cleaned and tested once or twice a month, presented a report which states "that they have had the same under consideration and would recommend that the sum of $100 per annum be appropriated to have the work done under the supervision of the chief and fire committee of the city council." Alderman Nitschke moved the adoption of the report. Alderman Platt moved as a substitute that action on the report be postponed until the next regular meeting of the city council. Lost. Report Fire Com. on request for approp. to test engine, etc. Alderman Schneider moved to amend the report by striking out $100 and inserting in lieu thereof $60. The amendment was adopted by the following vote: Yeas—Aldermen Dawson, Glass, Heume, Jackson, Linn, North, Platt, Powell, Raymond, Robertson, Schneider, Shelley, Townsend, Warmuth; total 15. Nays—Aldermen Anderson, Aiken, Fischer, Hancock, Kumber, Nitschke, Taylor; total 7. The report was then adopted as amended. Alderman Henn and Raymond were excused from further attendance on the fire business of the report. Alderman Nitschke, for the fire committee, offered the following which was adopted and printed. --- Page break --- 698 Charge of irregular in the election, etc. To Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City Council: Gentlemen: Your committee to whom the complaint of irregularities in the election of members to Colorado Fire Company was referred, beg leave to report that they held a meeting and had before them the several interested parties and heard their testimony. After giving the evidence due consideration we find that each company is governed by its own rules and regulations, and from the testimony of both officers and members together with certified copies of the proceedings of the meeting in complaint; and furnished by the secretary of the company, that they acted within the law of their bylaws and have not exceeded the limit of their Charter as to membership. The committee, therefore, have to report that the charges are not sustained, and the only latitude allowed us is to recommend a reform that will remove such complaints. The basis of the complaint being the objection to the wholesale election of members on the eve of an election for officers of the department, and while we find that this company was not alone in the practice, we question if the action is healthy to the service. The standard of the Austin fire department is so excellent and the esprit so fine that we are jealous of any criticism that may reflect on the corps; and to remove further criticism like the present complaint, we would recommend that the law governing the department be so amended that no member of a fire company in this city shall be privileged to vote at an election for officers of the fire department unless he has been a member of one of its companies not less than sixty (60) days previous to date of such election. All of which is respectfully submitted. J. B. Nitschke J. J. Lawless George P. Garmann Claims and Accounts Report on Claims of Morgan Calloway, Jr. Alderman Shelby for the committee on claims and accounts, to whom was referred the petition of Morgan Calloway, Jr., asking that the sum of $40.86 taxes paid by him on life insurance policy for $2,000, erroneously included in his rem- dition of notes, credits, etc. for 1895, presented a report recommending that the petition be granted. The report was adopted. The report of Cemetery Committee on Communica- tion of Ladies' Cemetery Ass'n Alderman Platt, for the committee on cemetery, to whom was referred a communication from the Ladies' Cemetery Association in regard to certain needed improvements and regulations, offered a report thereon, recommending the passage of two ordinances bearing upon the subject mentioned in the communication. The report was laid over, to be taken up with the ordinances named therein. Alderman Shelby, for the police committee, to whom was referred the petition of Andrew Washington, asking that a fine imposed by the recorder be remitted, presented a report thereon, recommending that it --- Page break --- be not granted. Adopted. New Business. The Mayor appointed Aldermen Shelby, Jackson and Lawless as tellers to canvass the returns of the recent election of officers of the fire department. The tellers performed the duty and presented the following report which was adopted: Austin, Tex, April 2, 1894. Hon John McDonald, Mayor, and City Council City of Austin. Gentlemen Your special committee appointed to canvass the returns of an election held on March 19, 1894 for Chief assistant chief and recorder of the Austin fire department, beg leave to report as follows: For Chief- Albert Peterson 130 votes. J. O. Babcock 125 " Asst Chief- Wm P. Ford 128 " Aug H. Prueler 126 " For Recorder- Wm F. Kuhn 132 " Charles M. Miller 122 " W. D. Shelby P. J. Lawless J. A. Jackson. Alderman Fischer moved That Mr Henry Ziller be relieved from assisting the City Clerk in the preparation of the approved accounts ordinances as the City Clerk now has an assistant. Carried. The Mayor laid before the Council an ordinance entitled "An ordinance terminating the lease of William Metzger, Richard Snell and D. C. McDonald to the Dam railroad." It was read first time, after which a motion was made to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading, which was adopted by the following vote: Yeas- Aldermen Anderson, Assmann, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelby, Taylor, Townsend, Warmoth - 19 Nays- Alderman Henne. The ordinance was accordingly read after which a motion was made to suspend the rules and place the same on its third reading, which was adopted by the following vote: Yeas- Aldermen Anderson, Assmann, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelby, Taylor, Townsend, Warmoth, total 19. Nays- Alderman Henne. The ordinance was read a third time and on motion passed. Alderman Anderson. An ordinance appropriating the sum of $11000 for the purpose of paying Peters Comly estimate No 3, allowed on their contract with the City. It was read first time, and on second third time under suspension of the rules, and --- Page break --- 700 passed by the following vote: Yeas- Aldermen Anderson, Armann, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Hume, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelley, Taylor, An Or. Investing of Townsend and Warmoth; 20. Dogs in Cemetery By Alderman Platt. An ordinance entitled "An ordinance prohibiting the owners or persons in charge of dogs from permitting the same to enter the Austin cemetery and prescrib- ing a penalty for its violation"." It was read first time, after which a motion was made to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading, which was adopted by the following vote: Yeas- Aldermen Anderson, Armann, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Hume, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelley, Taylor, Townsend, Warmoth; total, 20. The ordinance was then read a second time after which Alderman Powell moved to amend section 2 of the ordinance by striking out the word "twenty" and inserting the word "ten" as the maximum fine that may be imposed for a violation of the ordinance. The amendment was adopted after which a motion was made to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its third reading, which was adopted by the following vote: Yeas- Aldermen Anderson, Armann, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Hume, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelley, Taylor, Townsend, Warmoth; 20. The ordinance was accordingly read and on motion passed. An. appropg $300 for By Alderman Platt. An ordinance entitled "An ordinance Water at Cemetery. appropriating the sum of three hundred dollars for water to be used at City Cemetery"." It was read first time, after which a motion was made to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading, which was adopted by the following vote: Yeas- Aldermen Anderson, Armann, Dawson, Glass, Hancock, Hume, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelley, Warmoth; 16. Nays- Aldermen Fischer, North, Taylor and Townsend; 4. The ordinance was then read a second time and on motion of Alderman Anderson referred to the ordinance committee by a rising vote 13 to 6. An Or. Investing of By Alderman North. An ordinance entitled: "An ordiWaterworks & Electric nance directing the investment of the Waterworks and Light Interest and Electric Light Interest and Sinking Fund and making Sinking Fund. appropriation for that purpose." Sec 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Austin that the bonds of the City of Austin of the denomination of five hundred dollars each, and bearing ten per cent interest and numbered from 1 to 67, both inclusive, issued by virtue of an ordinance approved March 31, 1874, and of an ordinance approved May 19, 1874, and amounting in the aggregate to the sum --- Page break --- 702 Glass, Hancoch, Hume, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelby, Taylor, Townsend, Warmoth. Total 20. By Alderman North. An ordinance entitled "An ordinance appropriating the sum of $1675 or so much there- of as may be necessary out of the general revenue not otherwise appropriated for the purpose of paying the accrued interest, exchange and express charges on the 10 per cent bonds of the City of Austin falling due Jan 1, 1894. Sec 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of Austin that the sum of $1675 or so much thereof as may be necessary be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the general revenue of the City of Austin, not otherwise appropriated for the purpose of paying the accrued interest, exchange and express charges on the 10 per cent bonds of the City of Austin falling due Jan 1, 1894." It was read first time after which a motion was made to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading, which was adopted by the following vote: Yeas - Aldermen Anderson, Asmann, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Hume, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelby, Taylor, Townsend, Warmoth 20. The ordinance was accordingly read after which Alderman North moved to amend the caption and section 1 of the ordinance by striking out the words "general revenue" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "fund for the payment of interest on bonds of the City of Austin issued prior to May 1, 1890". The amendment was adopted, after which a motion was made to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its third reading, which was adopted by the following vote: Yeas - Aldermen Anderson, Asmann, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Hume, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelby, Taylor, Townsend, Warmoth; 20. The ordinance was then read a third time and passed by the following vote: Yeas - Aldermen Anderson, Asmann, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Hume, Jackson, Lawless, Nitschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelby, Taylor, Townsend, Warmoth 20. Alderman North moved that both of the foregoing ordinances be printed in full in the minutes of the City Council. Carried. The Mayor laid before the council the following correspondence: Austin, Texas, April 2, 1894. Hon. George W. Pendelton, City Attorney, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: I see that the Board of Public Works recommended that the city compromise the cases of John Watson et al vs. The City of Austin now pending on the docket court of this county, by the city paying to the affd the sum of $2500. I was authorized by my clients to accept --- Page break --- that amount in settlement of this cause. We are willing that the city shall have judgment condemning the right of way for a street &c. I would be pleased if you would call the attention of the mayor and city council to this matter so that it can be adjusted. Very Truly yours R. H. Ward. April 2, 1894. R. H Ward, Esqr, Austin. Dear Sir: Replying to your favor of this date, I beg to say that in my opinion the city should accept your offer of compromise of the case of J. W. Harris et al vs The City of Austin pending in district court. Yours Truly Grange F. Pendexter, City Attorney. Ward's letter to Mayor. Austin, Tex, April 2, 1894. Hon John McDonald, Mayor of the City of Austin, Austin, Tex. Dear Sir I respectfully enclose you herein my letter concerning the case of John W. Harris et al vs The City of Austin, now pending in the district court addressed to the Hon Grange F. Pendexter, city attorney, with his reply to same for the purpose of getting you to lay the matter before the City council for action. This case has been pending a long time and we would like to have it disposed of as soon as it can conveniently be done. Yours Truly R. H. Ward Resolution of B. P. W. as to same Resolved that the Board recommend to the City Council that the question of right of way across the Pease and Harris property, 80 feet wide, be settled at $2500. I hereby certify that the above resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works at a meeting held on March 16. 1894, by a unanimous vote. W. J. Oliphant Secretary Board of Public Works. Or. Of Ho. appropriating $ 2500. &c. By Alderman Anderson: An ordinance entitled "An ordinance appropriating the sum of $2500 for the purpose of purchasing from Mrs L. C. Pease and the heirs of John W. Harris the land now occupied by the dam railroad". It was read first time, after which a motion was made to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading, which was adopted by the fol lowing vote: Ayes. Aldermen Anderson, Barbour, Davison, Glass, Goodwin, Jackson, McDowell, Oliphant, Polle, Powell, Ramsey, Richards, Shelley, Thompson, Wallace, Wooldridge, 17. Noes. Aldermen Farrar, Heffelfinger, Pendexter, Shelders, and Woods. Total 5. Absent. - - - - - Aldermen Oliphant and Polle. A motion was made to suspend the rules and place - --- Page break --- 704 the same on its third reading, which was lost by the following vote: Yeas – Aldermen Anderson, Assmann, Glass, Hancock, Jackson, Lawless, Ritschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Shelley, Townsend, Warmoth; total 14. Nays – Aldermen Dawson, Fischer, Hume, Roberdeau, Schneider, Taylor; total 6. By Alderman Taylor – An ordinance appropriating the sum of $1874.50 for the purpose of paying approved accounts. It was read first time, and a second and third time under suspension of the rules and passed by the following vote: Yeas – Aldermen Anderson, Assmann, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Hume, Jackson, Lawless, Ritschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Shelley, Taylor, Townsend, Warmoth; total 19. An appropriating bill By Alderman Jackson – An ordinance appropriating the for Boudein Creek sum of $125 for the purpose of repairing wing wall of Boudein Bridge. Creek bridge on South Congress avenue and making other needed repairs on said bridge. It was read first time, and a second and third time under suspension of the rules and passed by the following vote: Yeas – Aldermen Anderson, Assmann, Dawson, Fischer, Glass, Hancock, Hume, Jackson, Lawless, Ritschke, North, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberdeau, Schneider, Shelley, Taylor, Townsend, Warmoth; total 20. Resolution as to By Alderman Jackson – A resolution providing for continuation Davis the continuation of Davis street through lots one and street. ten in block No 2 of outlots 72 and 73, division E. It was referred to the street committee. The Council then adjourned Milton Morris, City Clerk.