303 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the City Council. Austin Texas January 06, 1896. Hon. Lewis Hancock, Mayor, presiding. Roll call Roll called. Present Aldermen Beaty, Glascock, Hance, Hampton, Kruez, Lewis, Sittschen, Small, Bowell, Predrew, Creason, Shelley, Strum, Sayfor, Townsend and Zebin. 16. Absent Aldermen Fischer, Gouth, Schneider and Gobin. 4. Minutes adopted as printed Alderman Bowell moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and that they be adopted as printed. Carried. Alderman Heath appeared and answered to his name. Mayors Special message The Mayor read the following Special message: Before the routine work of the fiscal year begins, I invite your attention to the condition of the general revenue funds of the City, and herewith lay before you certain facts regarding the same which will be of value to you in the management of the City's finances. From the annual report of the City Treasurer, it appears that the balance to the credit of the general revenue at the beginning of the last fiscal year, December 1, 1904, was $15,587.80, and the receipts for the year were $81,142.21, or a total revenue of $96,730.01. The disbursements for the same period were $82,561.91, leaving a balance in the Treasury's hands at the beginning of the current year, December 1, 1905, of $14,168.10. The reduction this year of the tax levy to 1.70 cents upon the one hundred dollars will materially reduce the receipts from that source. The receipts from all sources are thus estimated by the Assessor and Collector: Ad Valorem tax, 1905 $38,000.00 Ad Valorem tax previous years 6,000.00 License tax 10,000.00 Recorder's Court 2,400.00 Fines fees and sales 600.00 Travis County support of Hospital 2,000.00 Dog tax 400.00 Miscellaneous 1,000.00 Total. $60,400.00 Balance on hand December 1, 1905. $14,168.10 Total estimated revenue $74,568.10 The demands upon this fund in the way of Salaries, as already fixed by the Council, and for the regular employees are as follows: Officers and Employees $18,507.00 Police 14,060.00 Street drivers and Foreman Fire Department 4,800.00 Street drivers City Teams, including five Sanitarymen 7,200.00 Employees City Hospital 840.00 Care of Aldermen 2,640.00 Total demands $48,183.00 --- Page break --- 304 Mayor's message Continued. Other fixed charges -- Feed and Cleaning, Sanitary Department Feed and Repairs, Fire Department Rent of Enginehouse Feed and Cleaning City Scavs Meals for City Prisoners Supplies for Hospitals Printing, Stationery, Etc. Charity Water and Streets Rent of Telephones Winding City Crew Coal Rent of ground for Electric Lights Poles Attorney's fees Pay of Judges and Clerks of Election Pay of Board of Equalization Total $1200.00 3,300.00 600.00 1,350.00 400.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,550.00 14,600.00 108.00 50.00 110.00 118.00 500.00 150.00 750.00 $28,586.00 You will observe that this sum is made up of what are, and always will be, fixed charges upon the general fund as an ordinary business of the City is conducted, where the present rules, and demands of prudence will no savings by reduction of any of its items. To these may be added $1800 for new hose for the Fire Department, which is urgently needed to put that Department in serviceable condition, and the purchase is within themselves to be made at once. There remains to be considered the demands upon the fund of an incidental nature, such as the hire of extra hands for the street force; the purchase of lumber, pipe and iron for bridge and street work, extra attorneys fees and court costs; extra fees in Assessor and Collector's office, remission of fines, penalties and judgments, and the numberless miscellaneous demands which will present themselves from time to time. These items sometimes furnish opportunities for economy, but in view of, and with every desire of the strictest scrutiny of the necessity of each of such items, that you can hold the expenditures of the general fund within reasonable limits. (Assuming that these items can be brought down to $6000, which, from a study of last year's disbursements, seems possible, we would have disbursements from the general revenue for this year as follows:) Salaries and other fixed charges $28,586.00 Fire hose 1,800.00 Miscellaneous 6,000.00 Total $36,386.00 The estimated ordinary revenue being, as stated above, $35,817.90 This would would create a deficit of $568.10. This deficit, coming from within the revenue be supplied is the Water and Sewer system, and I invite your attention to the condition and demands of this fund. The Water and Sewer is in a very critical condition. The pipes are old, decaying, and worn out. A break in the mains, or an entire interruption of the supply of water is imminent. Both the pipes and the pumps need repairs and improvements. Both the pipes and the pumps need repairs and improvements. To avoid a collapse, new mains must and erect new works. --- Page break --- 305 Mayor's message Continued. Oct. 26, 1844, or 30 per cent. (This Fund, under proper management is expected with the in the future. Mayor of the City, however, has expressed doubts extensions, or the system will prove two causes of [illegible]. The increase of 10 percent from quarter to quarter have proved these causes, an estimmade of the revenue of the system would be as follows: Balance in Earnings Fund December 1st 1843. $11,311.33 Revenue first quarter. 13,549.00 Revenue second quarter. 14,904.00 Revenue third quarter. 16,394.00 Revenue fourth quarter. + 18,034.00 Total. $65,645.33 The liabilities of this fund may be estimated as follows: Operating expenses 18,000.00 Expenditures on extensions. 20,000.00 Due Water and Light fund. + $7,117.04 Total. $45,117.04 This would leave a net balance in the Earnings Fund of $20,758.29, which would leave a balance of $8,117.04, or the disposal of the general revenue for many reasons it is desirable that the City should make as few demands as possible upon the Earnings Fund and should have in that fund as large a balance as possible. The most obvious reason is that so long as the City is without a reservoir our system will be incomplete. The health of the people, the safety of property and the preservation of the public all demand that the reservoir should be constructed as soon as practicable, and I shall at an early day ask the Council to take decisive steps in the matter. The balance in the Water and Light fund after paying for the new pumps, and the new and several trial extensions, will not be greater than $50,000.00 It may reduce still further by the payment of certain claims at present in dispute! At any rate it will probably be inadequate to the construction and construction of our reservoir! Any additional sums required must be furnished by the Earnings Fund, and therefore every demand by the general revenue upon that fund tends to deny or to prevent the construction of the reservoir. For this reason I urge that the Council take steadily in view the great importance of reducing expenditures to the lowest possible consistent with a proper administration of the City's business. In this connection it is proper for me to say, that in my opinion the salaries of the City, which is about $44,000 in the general revenue and about $15,000 in the Earnings Fund, or a total of about $63,000, is too large, and look to reduction to be made, to the extent that, and as soon as, may be practicable. I am not conversant with the time to recommend deviate action from the Council. It is not my aim to lessen the utility to make that of the City's officers, but to see that all of the operations our revenue is used for the benefit and well being of the City, and that the public interest, benefit of public servants, and public expenditures, is disposed of upon sound principles. --- Page break --- 306 --- new adminis- or services. "The minutes of the in full in minutes Ald. Landers's request. Pet. of B.B. and H.M. Brass in regard to street opening and streets in 6. Austin 4th. pet. of Citizens in regard to same referred to Street Com. A. J. Broadwell Camp for remission certain taxes of taxes for year 1891. Referred to Finance & Revenue Com. Pet. of Citizens of 5th Ward regarding general nuisance on river bank. Referred to Sanitation & Sewerage Com. Reports of City Officers Referred to respective Coms. Assessor's & Collector City Treasurer. City Clerk. City Marshal. istration has had an opportunity to Lewis Hancock, Mayor. Mayor moved that the message of the Mayor be published in minutes which motion prevailed. Resolved, so it was ordered and given to the Public during the recess of this session of the Council. A resolution was read, and on motion the subject was referred to the An application entered the Council, and answers from A. J. Broaddus, petition of Gen. Robt Hood Camp, asking the City to remit taxes for the year 1891. It was read and referred to the Committee on Claims and accounts. Alderman Glass, Petition of Citizens of the 5th Ward in regard to stock law. A petition was read and referred to the Sanitary Committee. Alderman Glass; Petition from Citizens of the 5th Ward on the same subject. Reports of the City Officers were presented, and on motion of Alderman the same were referred to their appropriate committees without being read. The following is a synopsis of the different reports By the Assessor and Collector: From General revenue tax. $2,955.33 From Water Works Tax. 4,001.50 From Interest Tax, Old Bonds. 796.22 From School Tax. + 1,385.40 Total $ 8,641.45 Referred to finance committee. By the City Treasurer. Balance to Credit General Fund January 6, 1896. $1,008.62 Balance to Credit Interest on Old Bonds January 6, 1896. 39.77 Balance to Credit Sinking Fund January 6, 1896. 3,480.79 Balance to Credit to Water Works & Electric Light Fund January 6, 1896. 89,807.20 Balance to Credit Water & Electric Light Interest and Sinking Fund January 6, 1896. 7,993.15 Referred to Finance Committee. By the City Clerk. Warrants drawn against the General Fund December 1895. $8,994.49 Warrants drawn against the Earnings Fund December 1895. 3,010.58 Warrants drawn against the Water and Light Fund December 1895. 7,097.65 Referred to finance Committee. By the City Marshal. Paid by Fines collected in Recorder's Court December 1895. $475.00 Fines collected 137.50 Costs 119.50 Tax 10.00 Fees 17.50 Witness 22.50 Jury 44.50 Bail 72.50 --- Page break --- 307 Original Report By the City Physician. Number of Patients in City Hospital December 1, 1895. 19. Number Patients admitted during the month. 4. Number Patients discharged during the month. 6. Number Deaths during the month. 2. Number Patients remaining in Hospital January 1, 1896. 13. Number Visits to paupers during the month of December, 1895. 95. Number Prescriptions to paupers during the month of December, 1895. 178. Number cases of office practice during the month of December, 1895. 2. The general health of the City is good. Original Cemetery Committee. By the City Sexton. Total number of burials during December, 1895. 20. White 18. Colored. 2. Males 11. Females 9. Adults 10. Children 10. Board of Cemetery Committee. Alderman Robin entered the Council and answered to his name. Board on printing, presented their report and illustrations of the dam, etc., presented. The Committee on printing, to whom was referred a resolution in regard to Report referred back for a more specific report. Alderman Robin the matter was referred back to the Committee for a more specific report to ascertain the cost of cuts, etc. The following report of the Superintendent of the Water and Light System Supt. of W. & L. System presented his report. was read, and on motion the same was ordered filed: Austin, Texas, Jan. 3, 1896. W. T. Oovin, President Water and Light Committee: Dear Sir: On January 1 there were 1717 Water consumers and 51 new consumers were added in December; total applications, 1768. And there were on January 1, 607 Electric Consumers. 57 new consumers were added during December, and total applications 664. The current consumed on flat and meter rates is equal to 10.003 lamps of 16 candle power. The receipts during the month of December were as follows: For Water $4,284.73 For Electric Light. 3,757.67 For Electric Power 713.35 Total $8,755.75 Disbursements. Water Consumers. 156 Amt. $1,100.35 Electric Consumers. 31 Amt. 134.45 Totals 187 $1,234.80. The bills approved and paid out of the Treasury during the month of December were as follows: Superintendent & Engineer & Pay Roll $1,191.28 Fuel 75.93 Station Supplies 129.31 Office Supplies 56.10 --- Page break --- 308 Parts of Plant $11.50 Office Expenses 11.95 Lamps 7.70 Dads 3.15 For Betterment of Plant 943.68 For Water Service Connections 943.68 For Electric Service Connections 904.98 For Freight on Transformers 728.51 Total $1470.79 Bills to be approved and paid out of Earnings fund during the month of December 30, 1895. The average elevation of Water in Sewer above the crest of the dam for December was 3.69 inches; maximum, 6-10 inches; in the minimum, 7.4-10 inches. The water from fed saw at hours in December was an average of 1,750,867 gallons; the maximum 1,632,850 gallons, and the minimum 1,075,455 gallons. Respectfully submitted, Geo. W. Maddox, Superintendent. Communication from the W & L Com. The following communication from the Water and Light Commission was action of Commission Confirmed read, and on motion the action of the commission was confirmed: in regard to letting of contract Austin Tex. Jan. 6, 1896. for Street sprinkling for one year. Honorable City Council. Austin Texas. Gentlemen: The provision, action, and notification of the City Council was had by the Water and Light Commission in regard to Water for street sprinling purposes. The bids for this service of Water for street sprinkling for the year ending November 30, 1896, were advertised for and on December 20, 1895, bids for the same were received and considered by the Commission as follows: V. C. Weed bid $65 per month; Victor Mather bid $75 per month; H. Sanniford bid $70 per month; on motion the contract was awarded to H. Sanniford on condition that the sprinklers used shall be satisfactory to the Superintendent. Very respectfully, Wm. Oliphant. Secretary Water and Light Commission. Communication from Supt. of W & L. The communication from the Superintendent and referred to the Council Austin Tex. in regard to payment of W & L rates. of the Water and Light Commission, submitting an ordinance to regulate the rates of Water, Light and Power was read, and on motion the same was read, and on motion the ordinance. Report of W & L Com on communication The report of the Water and Light Commission, upon the communication of of G. F. Branninridge in regard to rates to G. F. Branninridge in regard to rates to be charged persons living be charged persons living inside the city limits and outside outside the City limits was read and of City limits. referred to Order. Upon motion made and referred to the ordinance Adjourned to Order. Upon motion made committee. The ordinance of Alderman Patterson the Order. was read, and on motion the ordinance. on to report. [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] Resolved, that the Mayor and Clerk be instructed to receive proposals for leasing the City street sprinkling plant now owned by the City and report their action to this Council at its next regular meeting. --- Page break --- 309 meeting, your committee advertising for bids for all job printing for the City, of printing the minutes of the Council and such other matters as may be ordered by the Council. Your committee has for the job now under consideration received two bids, one from Messrs. R.C. Jones & Co. and one from Mr. Eugene Von Boeckmann, and after carefully examining same your committee has accepted the bid of Eng. Von Boeckmann for printing for the year ending November 30, 1896. For printing the minutes of the Council, there was one bid received, that from the Statesman Publishing Company, which was $5 per word, against 1 cent per word bid for first insertion and ½ cent per word for each subsequent insertion. Your committee has examined into the merits of the Statesman Publishing Company's bid, and after due deliberation report to you no better bid for the work examining it as a whole, was sent by any daily paper in the City. Considering the cost of publishing the minutes in pamphlet form and such other printing as the City will be compelled to have done in the papers, and at no increased rate, in a word obtaining the minutes and, considering that the people would like to get the proceedings of the Council in the papers, your committee has accepted the Statesman's bid for the year ending November 30, 1896, and request that the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract accordingly, with the successful bidders. Respectfully submitted, S.F. Hawes Chairman. A.C. Ordean. J.E. Greening. Printing Committee. Report of Com. on Purchases. The committee on Purchases presented their written report which was read and adopted and the Mayor authorized to enter into contract with the succesquarter ending Mch. 31 1896. different parties: Mayor authorized to enter into Contract with successful bidders. Austin, Texas, Mch. 1, 1896. To the Hon. Lewis Hancock, Mayor, and Board of Aldermen of the City of Austin: Gentlemen: Your committee on Purchases beg leave to report that they have awarded the contracts for feed for City Horses, and for stone for the City for the quarter ending March 31, 1896, as follows, to wit: Dr. S.A. Crud for bottom hay, baled, per ton, $8. Dr. S.A. Crud for Oats & Alfalfa hay, baled per ton, $12. Dr. J.L. Murphy for shelled Corn, sacked, per bushel, 79¢. Dr. J.L. Murphy for Oats, per bushel, 37½¢. Dr. Owens for Bran, swk, per 100 pounds. Dr. Robinson for swk, per 100 pounds. Dr. Robinson for dry, per 100 pounds. Dr. E.D. Martin, for corn, per bushel. G. Pruett W.C. Redd. Committee on Purchases. Mr. J.H. Ransom introduced by Mr. E. Miller read, and on motion adopted. [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] Mr. [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] --- Page break --- 310 Gentlemen Your committee to whom the proposition of Dr. Linton and associates lease the City Hospital was referred, have to report they have given this subject due consideration and while on the responsibility, character and good standing, both personally and professionally, the proposed lessees invite confidence in their ability to discharge every trust, still we do not believe it good public policy to allow the control of the City's property to pass into the hands of private parties charged with its keeping, and we are satisfied that this amount of its revenue may be so managed as to become by economical management and by placing the institution on a proper basis it will invite the patronage and support of all the schools of medicine to practice in it, and remove prejudice against entry from those who are not enough to need its care and attention. We therefore recommend that the proposition be not favorably considered. Respectfully submitted, P.C. Lawless C.Q. Townsend J.C. Hendrick Lewis. Hanes Thos. F. Taylor Mayor called councils attention The Mayor called the attention of the Council to resolution instructing City Engineer to a resolution passed instructing the City Engineer to have the names of Mayor, Board of Public Works to have names of Mayor & Bd. of Pub. Wks. and the City Council engraved, in a suitable engraved in suitable place at dam place at the dam, and stated that the City Engineer desired further information and instruction as to how said work should be done. Ald. Hass moved that Com. of 3 Alderman Hass moved that a committee of three be appointed to act with City Engineer. Aldermen be appointed to act with the City Engineer in the matter. adopted. Q. Miller, W.D. Hass, and Horton, such committee. The Mayor appointed Aldermen Lawless, Saylors and Horton such committee. Fin. Com. report on Bonds of City Alderman Saylors called up the report of the Officers called up & on motion same. finance committee, made at the last meeting of the Council, recommending was approved. that the bonds of City Officers be approved and filed, and moved the adoption of the report which was approved and filed, and moved their adoption. Res. by Ald. Platt, instructing By Alderman Platt, Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Austin, City Clerk to deliver to Widow of Jas. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to issue both to the widow Dietrich a City Warrant for $125.00 of James Dietrich, deceased, a City warrant for the sum of $125, now on file in his office. The resolution was adopted. Res. by Ald. Platt in regard to By Alderman Platt, Resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin failure or refusal of Feed contractors That whenever any of the parties to whom was awarded the contracts for to furnish feed as per contract. furnishing feed for the City shall fail or refuse to furnish such feeds, then in that event the City Superintendent of Streets and the Street authorities are hereby authorized to purchase such feed as is needed, in such manner as the lowest bid to be had without a new contract shall be awarded. The resolution was adopted. O. & R. No 88.76 to repair floor By C.Q.D.D., Cr. ordinance appropriating the sum of $88.76 for city jail. repair of the floor in the City Jail. The resolution was adopted. Spl. Election to be held upon Ordinance was passed, ordering a special election to be held 1st day of May. on the 1st day of May, 1888 for the purpose of submitting to the people the proposition for the issuance of bonds for the construction of sewers, Comings, Docks, St. improvements, and the purchase of Engines, Hose, and for the completion of the City. --- Page break --- Ord. defining duties of Street Commissioner Stays: Now By Alderman Bowell. An ordinance defining the duties of Street Commis- sioner. Alderman Bowell moved to suspend the rules and give it a second reading. Alderman Bowell moved to refer to the ordinance to the Street Committee. Yeas Aldermen Beaty, Fischer, Glass, Bowell, Budd, Robertson, Greensenron, and Stumph. 8. Nays Aldermen Beaty, Haynes, Horton, Hitschke, Class, Curti, of May, Shelley, Sew, Townsend and Zilver. 11. The motion of Alderman Curti to Suspend the rules was lost by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Beaty, Haynes, Horton, Hitschke, Class, Bowell, Robertson, Rosengren, Shelley, Stumph, Sewn, Townsend and Zilver. 13. Nays Aldermen Fischer, Glascock, Glass, Curti, Budd and Taylor. 6. Alderman Glascock moved to the Street Committee. Alderman Glascock moved as a Substitute to refer to the ordinance to a Special Committee. The motion was lost by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Beaty, Horton, Hitschke, Class, Shelley, Townsend and Zilver. 7. Nays Aldermen Fischer, Glascock, Glass, Curti, Haynes, Bowell, Budd, Robertson, Rosengren, Stumph, Taylor and Sewn. 12. Ord. above referred to referred to a Special Com. of 3 as follows John Robertson Bowell & Douth. Alderman Glascock moved to refer to a special committee of three which motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Fischer, Glass, Curti, Budd, Rosengren, Stumph, Taylor, Tobin and Zilver. 10. Nays Aldermen Beaty, Bowell, Haynes, Horton, Hitschke, Bowell, Robertson, Shelley and Townsend. 9. The Mayor appointed as the special committee provided for in the above motion, Aldermen Tobin, Robertson and Douth. Ord. for $300.00 for Extra Street Laborers Passed. By Alderman Zilver. An ordinance appropriating the sum of $300. for the purpose of improving the streets. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Beaty, Fischer, Glascock, Glass, Bowell, Haynes, Horton, Hitschke, Class, Curti, Budd, Robertson, Rosengren, Shelley, Stumph, Taylor, Tobin, Townsend and Zilver. 19. Nays None. Ord. for $50.00 to repair Hills of Clinton, East Austin, and Colorado Fire Cos. 4, 3, 2 Passed. By Alderman Robertson. An ordinance appropriating the sum of $50. for the purpose of repairing the hills of Clinton, East Austin, and Colorado Street approaches. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Beaty, Fischer, Glascock, Glass, Bowell, Haynes, Horton, Hitschke, Class, Curti, Budd, Robertson, Rosengren, Shelley, Stumph, Taylor, Tobin, Townsend and Zilver. 19. Nays None. The Mayor read a communication from the Fire Warden, stating that he had suspended two firemen for 24 hours. By Ald. Beaty. Concurred in. Alderman Fischer moved to concur in the report of the Fire Warden. The motion was carried. By Ord. --- Page break --- 312 Ord. Passed. Ord. Approp. $1174.15 to pay Salaries from Jan. 1st. 96 to Nov. 30, 96 Passed. Ord. appropriating $328.60 to pay Approved accounts Ald. Horton moved to amend by adding the sum of $3.75 to refund Paul Cowell for penalties paid on taxes. Passed. Ord. to prevent pollution of waters in Town McDonalds Ord. Passed. Resolution by Ald. Roberdeau re: Removal & 3 fire hydrants belonging to old City Water Co. To pay salaries By Ald. Townsend. An ordinance was read and was passed under suspension of the rules and which motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Braxy, Glascock, Glass, South, Horton, Richards, Cowell, Brodedeau, Croomgen, Oneiley, Dilley, Taylor, Tobin, Townsend and Zilker. 18. Nays None. By Ald. Townsend. On ordinance appro- priating the sum of $1174.15 to pay salaries from Jan. 1st. 96 to November 30, 96. Alderman Glass moved to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading. Which motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Braxy, Glascock, Glass, South, Horton, Cowell, Brodedeau, Croomgen, Oneiley, Dilley, Taylor, Tobin, Townsend and Zilker. 18. Nays None. By Ald. Townsend. On ordinance appropriating the sum of $328.60 to pay approved accounts. Alderman Taylor moved to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading, which motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Cowell, Glascock, Glass, South, Horton, Richards, Ritschel, Platt, Dilley, Brumby, Brodedeau, Croomgen, Oneiley, Dilley, Taylor, Tobin, Townsend and Zilker. 18. Nays None. Ald. Horton moved to amend the ordinance by adding to refund Paul Cowell the sum of $3.75 amount paid as penalty on taxes. The amendment was adopted. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Cowell, Glascock, Glass, South, Horton, Richards, Ritschel, Platt, Dilley, Brumby, Brodedeau, Croomgen, Oneiley, Dilley, Taylor, Tobin, Townsend and Zilker. 18. Nays None. By Alderman Townsend. An ordinance to prevent the pollution of the Colorado river within the limits of the City of Austin, and prescribing penalties for violation thereof. Alderman Roberdeau moved to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading. Alderman Glascock moved as a substitute to refer the ordinance to a special committee on Sanitation and Sewerage. Lost. The ordinance was then passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Braxy, Glascock, Glass, South, Horton, Richards, Ritschel, Platt, Dilley, Cowell, Brodedeau, Croomgen, Oneiley, Brumby, Taylor, Tobin, Townsend and Zilker. 18. Nays None. By Alderman Roberdeau. Whereas: Three fire hydrants belonging to the old City Water Company located on West Eighth and San Antonio Streets, on West Twelfth and Guadalupe Streets, on East Commerce and East Eighth Streets, are out in the middle of the street; and inasmuch as the present position of said hydrants is a dangerous driving vehicles upon them and, Whereas, it is to the interest of the City Council that said hydrants, which are no longer in use, should be removed Therefore, be it Resolved, that the City Council be instructed to remove them. --- Page break --- Communication from Messrs. Perry & Perry for Wm. M. Blatt Referred to Com. on Claims & Acc’ts Resolution by Ald. Ziliner instructing City Clerk not to issue Warrants to Merchants on Occupation taxes. Ord. appropriating $476.44 to pay approved acc’ts out of & Fund Passed. Ald. Booth excused from further attendance at this session of Council Ord. amending Sect. 11 of an Ordinance fixing salaries Passed. Resolution by Ald. Nitscher authorizing W. & L. Com. to extend 6 in. pipes through city Remains. Adopted. Resolution by Ald. Ziliner instructing City Clerk to destroy unused election tickets now on file in his office. Adopted. 313 Said before the Council a communication from Messrs. Perry & Perry, for W. M. Blatt. A communication from Alderman Booth to communication which was referred to the Com- mittee on Claims and accounts. Ald. Ziliner offered the following resolution, which was adopted. Resolved, That the City Clerk be instructed not to issue Warrants for account of [illegible] to Merchants who are indebted to the City for Water and Light, or on Occupation tax. An ordinance appropriating the sum of $476.44 out of the Current and Light fund to pay approved accounts. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Beaty, Glascock, Hiller, Horton, Nitscher, Powell, Redd, Roberson, Rosengren, Shelley, Stumph, Taylor, Tobin, Townsend and Ziliner. 18 Nays: None. Alderman Booth was excused from further attendance at this session of the Council. An ordinance amending Section 11 of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance fixing the salaries of Officers and Employees of the City of Austin, Texas, for the term of two years commencing on the first Monday of December 1915." The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Beaty, Glascock, Hiller, Haynes, Horton, Nitscher, Platt, Powell, Redd, Roberson, Rosengren, Shelley, Stumph, Taylor, Tobin, Townsend and Ziliner. Nays: None. Ald. Platt was excused from further attendance at this session of the Council. An ordinance appropriating the sum of $5000. out of the Current and Earnings fund to pay approved accounts. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Beaty, Glascock, Hiller, Haynes, Horton, Nitscher, Powell, Redd, Roberson, Rosengren, Shelley, Stumph, Taylor, Tobin, Townsend and Ziliner. 16 Nays: None. Alderman Nitscher offered a resolution to the Water and Light Commission be authorized to extend 6 inch pipes through the City Cemetery from where it now ends on main on east side of the Cemetery to connect with six inch main on west side of the Cemetery. The resolution was adopted. Alderman Ziliner offered a resolution instructing the City Clerk to destroy all unused election tickets now on file in his office. The resolution was adopted. Adjourned. Jno. G. Johnson City Clerk.