Austin Officials Accept New Year's Ball Invite
• New Year's Celebration: City officials accepted an invitation from East Austin Hose Co. No. 4 to attend their Annual New Year's Ball on January 1st, 1900, marking the turn of the century.
• Sidewalk Expansion Request: Citizens petitioned to widen sidewalks on both sides of East 12th Street between Lavaca and Rio Grande Streets; the request was referred to the Street Committee for review.
• Quorum Problems: The council struggled to maintain a quorum across two meetings (December 20-21), with only 3 of 7 aldermen present on the second day, forcing the marshal to attempt to round up absent members.
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By Alderman Mortimer. Invitation of East Austin Hose Co. No 4. to the City Officials and their families to attend their "Annual New Years Ball" to be given on Monday January 1st, 1900. On motion the invitation was accepted and the clerk directed to return the thanks of the council. By Alderman Fischer. Petition of citizens to extend and increase the the width of the side walk on each side of East 12th Stub. between Lavaca and Rio Grande Stubs. Read and referred to the Street Committee. On motion the Council adjourned.
Geo. O. Johnson City Clerk.
Called Meeting of the City Council Austin Texas. Dec. 20th 1899. Hon: Jno: D. McCall. Mayor presiding. Roll called Roll called Present. Aldermen. Morris and Stumps. .2. Absent. Aldermen. Dunham. Fischer. Glass Mortimer & Nolm. .5. No quorum being present, Alderman Morris moved to adjourn until 7.30. O'Clock P.M. Dec. 21st. 1899. Which motion prevailed.
Geo. O. Johnson City Clerk.
Adjourned Called Meeting of the City Council Austin Texas Dec. 21st. 1899. Hon: Jno: D. McCall. Mayor presiding. Roll called Roll called Present. Aldermen. Fischer. Morris and Stumpf. .3. Absent. Aldermen. Dunham. Glass. Mortimer and Nolm. .4. No quorum Alderman Fischer moved Call of the Council. Carried. and the Marshal directed to bring in the absentees. Recess fifteen minutes. Called to order. The Marshal reported he was unable to find absentees. Roll Called Present. Aldermen. Fischer. Morris. and Stumpf. .3. Absent. Aldermen. Dunham. Glass. Mortimer and Nolm. .4. Alderman Fischer moved to adjourn. Carried.
Geo. O. Johnson City Clerk.