Regular Meeting of the City Council Austin Texas May 07, 1900- The Mayor and President of the Council being absent, the Council was called to order by the Clerk Roll Called Present Alderman Fischer Absent Alderman Dunham, Glass, Morris, Mortimer, Nolan & Stumpff 6 On motion of Alderman Fischer the Council adjourned until 6:30 o'clock P.M. Friday May 11th 1900 Jno. O. Johnson City Clerk Adjourned regular meeting of the City Council Austin Texas May 11th 1900 Hon Jno. A. Wearall Mayor presiding Roll Called Present Aldermen Fischer, Glass, Morris & Mortimer 4 Absent " Dunham, Nolan & Stumpff 3 On motion of Alderman Morris the Council adjourned until Monday May 14th at 6:30 o'clock P.M. Jno. O. Johnson City Clerk --- Page break --- 306 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council Austin Texas May 14th 1900 Hon. Geo. A. Mc Cleary Mayor presiding. Roll Called. Present Aldermen Burnham, Fischer, Glass, Norris, Mortimer, Nolan and Stumpf Absent None. On motion the minutes were approved as recorded by the Clerk without reading. Petitions, memorials etc. Pet A. Steiner By Alderman Burnham Petition of A. Steiner complaining of Taxes the action of the Board of Equalization. On motion of Alderman Dunham the petition was referred to the Special Committee on appeals. Pet. Scottish The Mayor laid before the Council, a communication from Am Mortgage the Scottish American Mortgage Co. asking a proposition Co Taxes to compromise a suit on account of taxes. On motion the matter was referred to the claims and accounts Committee & the City Attorney. Com f J.R. Davis The Mayor laid before the Council a Communication from to Compromise W. D. Gaines, Esq Atty for J.R. Davis, proposing a Compromise Suit for damages of suit for damages. Read and on motion referred to the Finance Committee. Pet H. B The Mayor laid before the Council a petition from H.B. Errorsdale Errorsdale asking to have fine assessed in the Mayor's Court to remit fine remitted, the petition was recommended by the Mayor and on motion the petition was granted. Pet Citizens The Mayor then laid before the Council a petition signed dumping ground by a number of Citizens Calling attention to the dumping of foot Nueces St trash etc at the foot of Nueces Street, and asking that it be stopped – On motion the petition was granted Pet Citizen from The Mayor laid before the Council a petition of Citizens asking Water Worry" that a water trough be placed at the intersection of the Cameron and Maynor road Read and on motion referred to the Water & Light Committee Reports of City officers Report City Which were on motion referred to their appropriate Committees officers without reading – The following is a synopsis of the reports. By the Assessor Collector Do Amounts Collected for the month of May 1900. From Gen Rev Tax $52,888.08 " License " 390.20 " Fines Mayors Court 218.90 " Council Fees & Sales 14.85 " Interest Penalties & Costs (a/c of taxes) 418.35 Forward $53,9425.38 --- Page break --- 308 By the City Treasurer for the month of April 1900 General Fund Balance April 1st 1900. $ 38458.93 Received from Assessors Collection during the mo. 4787.42 Paid warrants during the month $43.866.55 and transferred to Street fund % of receipts 12520.74 Balance 29879.06 $ 86266.35 A/c of Street fund Receipts ¼ of Street Rev. Tax Collected during the mo. $ 12520.74 Disbursements Paid warrants during the Month $2144.90 Balance 10375.84 12520.74 A/c Earnings fund Balance April 1st 1900 $ 2024.80 Recd from Supt. Patterson during the mo. 39045.64 Paid warrants during the mo. $ 15969.87 Balance 25120.07 $ 41069.94 A/c Sinking fund w/bonds Balance apcl 1st 1900 $ 8860.76 Recd from Assessors Collector during the mo. 36775.71 Balance $ 45636.47 A/c Building fund w/bonds Balance apcl 1st 1900 In Cash $ 3538.06 In High School bonds 10000.00 Recd during the month from Assessors Collector 14.710.27 Balances In Cash $18248.33 “ bonds 10000.00 $ 28248.33 A/c Bonds issued prior To May 1st 1890 Balance apcl 1st 1900 In Cash 1107.20 “ 5% w/bonds 9000.00 Recd during the mo from as Coll 3256.83 Disbursements Paid warrants during the Mo. $2175.00 Paid In Cash 2189.03 In 5% bonds 9000.00 $ 13364.03 Referred to Finance Committee By the City Clerks Total Amount of warrants drawn against fund of $2162.78 “ “ “ “ “ - street “ 2257.00 Referred to Finance Committee --- Page break --- 309 By the City Marshal Total amount of fines assessed in Mayors Court in the Mo. $310.00 Paid in Cash $150.50 worked out 125.00 Forwarded 34.50 Collected on back fines in cash $15.00 worked out 12.00 Total Number of arrests 27.00 Fines less Collected .71 Referred to Police Committee. $63.00 Burial permits for dead Animals issued. '11 By the City Physicians Number of Patients in Hospital after Feb 21 " " admitted during Mo 16 " " dismissed " " 12 " " died " " 2 " " patients remaining after Feb 21 " " visits to transfers during Mo 110 " " Prescription " " 310 " " Small pox cases reported " " 26 No other Contagious diseases reported Referred to Hospital Committee By the City Sexton Total Number of deaths . 16 white 14 Mexican 1 Colored 1 Male 6 Female 10 Referral to Cemetary Committee Reports of Standing Committees St Com Rep Alderman Rich for the Street Committee to whom was referred the Skating Rink petition of citizens asking that the old skating Rink, be removed presented a report recommending that the petition be granted, provided parties owning property on the east of the skating rink will move their fences back on the line of the street The report of the Committee was adopted St Com ref Alderman Rich for the Street Committee to whom was referred Owl Shelters the petition of Wm. Shelby and, Geo Norman asking permission to Norman cut down an Alley in Out Lot 6 Div 10. presented a report recommending the granting of the petition, provided the owners of the property adjoining move back to the proper line of the Alley. The report of the Committee was adopted. Finance Com Alderman Stump for the Finance Committee to whom was referred several resolutions suggesting the appointments of a committee to confer with the holders of the water bond of the City of the City to look out to any adjustment of the bonded debt presented their report, which were on motion laid over to some --- Page break --- 310 ord Comm on tax Levy for 1899 up under the head of new business Alderman Dunham for the ordinance was referred an Ordinance Amending Sec Ordinance passed May 7th 1890, levying taxes for the Year 1899, presented a report recommending the passage of a Substitute offered by the Committee. On motion the original and the Substitute ordinance were laid on the table subject to Call City Sexton to Alderman Mortimer moved that the City Sexton be make repairs authorized to make certain repairs at the City Cemetery to Cost not exceeding eight dollars which motion prevailed Unfinished Business ord 4 purchase The Mayor laid before the Council an ordinance appropriating Road Roller the sum of $800. to purchase a Steam Road Roller the ordinance was read the second time Alderman Nolen moved to amend the ordinance by Passed striking out Section 2, which motion prevailed, and on motion the rule was suspended and the ordinance placed on its third reading by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Fischer Glass Mortimer Nolen 5 Nays Aldermen Morris Schniff 2 The ordinance was then read a third time the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Fischer Glass Mortimer Nolen 5 Nays Aldermen Morris Schniff 2 ord to pay The Mayor then laid before the Council an ordinance apt int on bonds appropriating the sum of $161.50 to pay interest due April 1st 1900 on the Water & Light bonds of the City The ordinance was read the second time Ref to wat L. Com. Alderman Glass moved that the ordinance be referred to the Water Light Committee, their report and the subject to Call, which motion prevailed by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Glass Mortimer Nolen 4 Nays Aldermen Fischer Morris Schniff 3 New Business The Mayor laid before the Council the following Message Mayors office Austin Texas May 14th 1900 To the Honorable City Council Gentlemen : The time has arrived for making the Mayors tax levy for the fiscal Year ending December 31st 1901. Message on So far as Can be known at this time the Various obligations of Levy 1900 the City for the year against the general fund will be approximately the Same as the present Year The budget of expenses adopted by the Council for this Year amounts to $61,715, and it is estimated that a tax of 90¢ on the $100 valuation, with the other resources of general revenue will more than meet this demand. Such being the Case, we should get along with a 70 Cent levy for next Year. --- Page break --- I would therefore recommend a levy of 70 ct on the $100. Valuation for general revenue, one fourth of which under the provisions of the Charter, will go to the improvement of the Streets and bridges; Also a tax of 33 1/3 Cents on the $100. Valuation for the support of free Schools, and a levy of 7 Cents on the $100 Valuation for the payments of interest and sinking fund on old bonds issued prior to May 1st 1890 On account of the misfortune which has befallen the City in the loss of her dam and the consequent destruction of her water power, which has deprived the City of the ability to pay the water and light bonds, according to their tenor and effect, I am unable at this time to recommend any specific levy; and I do not see how the levy can be made until some adjustment is arrived at, equitable alike to the bond holders and the City; Then the levy can be so amended as to meet the demands. Respectfully Jno. M. [illegible] Hall - Mayor Ref to Finance On Motion of Ald. Hall the Message was referred to the Finance Committee Com By Alderman Strumff an Ordinance levying Taxes for the Year 1900 The ordinance was read the first time and on motion was referred to the Finance Committee A Phosedridge The Mayor laid before the Council a communication from the Hone or ae A. P. Phosedridge Chairman of the Citizens Committee, stating, that offering Committee Committee would be at the disposal of the Council should they desire to accept their services. On Motion of Alderman Blair the communication was received and ordered filed. Alderman Mortimer offered the following Resolution which was read and adopted. "Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin, Mayor directed that the Mayor of the City be and is hereby instructed to to Confer with Communiants confer with the holders of the water & Light bonds of the bond Holders City and request them to send a representative or representatives Looking to Sellings to Austin to the end that an amicable and mutually satisfactory agreement may be arrived at concerning future payments on said indebtedness. and to inform the holders of said bonds that in the opinion of the Council the dam disaster of April 7th 1900, has rendered the payments of said bonds according to their legal tenor and effect impossible." to advertise & Alderman Strumff offered a resolution instructing the City Bids for Rolling Engineer to advertise for bids for furnishing a Steam Road Roller The resolution was lost by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Fischer Morris Strumff 3 Nays Aldermen Dunham Glass Mortimer Nolen 4 & Ord in from By Alderman Strumff An ordinance appropriating the sum of of $22 187.50 to pay interest due Jany 1st 1900 on Water & Light-bonds of the City The ordinance was read the first time Alderman Blair moved that it be referred to the Water & LightCommittee which on motion prevailed by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Glass, Mortimer Nolen 4 --- Page break --- 312 Nays Aldermen Fischer, Morris Strumff ord 419.80 By Alderman Morris, An Ordinance appropriating the sum w 6th St Bridge. of $419.80 to put in Culvert pipe and widen approaches to bridge on W 6th Street across Shoal Creek The Ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following voteYeas Aldermen Dunham Fischer Glass Morris Mortimer Nolan Strumff 7 Nays none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following Message Mayors office, Austin Texas May 7th 900 Leibsuster & Honorable City Council; Riegel full: Gentlemen. I nominate Wm A Leibsuster and Under Riegel to be members of the Water Light & Power Commission of the City of Austin. Respectfully, Jrod W. Call, Mayor On Motion of Alderman Glass the nominations were laid over until the first regular Meeting in June 1900. by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Glass Mortimer Nolan 4 Nays Aldermen Fischer Morris Strumff 3 $2500. for W 12th By Alderman Fischer An ordinance appropriating the St Bridge sum of $2500. to build a bridge across Shoal Creek on Shoal Creek W 12th Street. The ordinance was read the first time and on motion the rule was suspended and the ordinance placed upon its second reading by the following voteYeas Aldermen Dunham Fischer Glass Morris Mortimer Nolan Strumff Nays None. The ordinance was read the second time Alderman Fischer moved to amend the ordinance by striking out section 2. which motion prevailed and the ordinance as w Amended was then passed under a suspension of the rule by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Fischer Glass Morris Mortimer Nolan 6 Nays Alderman Strumff 1 City Engineer By Alderman Fischer an ordinance authorizing the City To employ Engineer to employ an Assistant, and appropriating the Asst. sum of $180.00 to pay his salary for three months. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Fischer Glass Morris Mortimer Nolan Strumff 7 Nays None. Alderman Glass offered the following resolution which was read and adopted. --- Page break --- San Inspection "Resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin. The City to purchase Sanitary Inspector be and is hereby authorized to purchase 3 mules at three hundred and fifty dollars for the three, and to dispose of to $350.00 three old mules now being used by said dept at public or private sale as said inspection may deem best for the interest of the City. By Alderman Glass An Ordinance appropriating the sum of ord app $350.00 for the purpose of purchasing mules for the Sanitary department Purchase The Ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by Mules the following VoteYeas Alderman Dunham Fischer Glass Morris Mortimer Nolan and Stumff Nays None 7 ord approp By Alderman Stumff. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2080.94 to pay approved accounts. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following VoteYeas Alderman Dunham Fischer Glass Morris Mortimer Nolan and Stumff Nays None 7 ord approp By Alderman Stumff. An ordinance appropriating the sum of Sal Spec $549- to pay salaries of special Policemen for the month of April 1900 Police The Ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following VoteYeas Alderman Dunham Fischer Glass Morris Mortimer Nolan and Stumff Nays None 7 On Motion the Council adjourned until 7 o'clock P.M Friday May 18th 1900. Jno. O. Johnson City Clerk --- Page break --- 214 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council Austin Texas May 18th 1900 Hon Geo W Wallace Mayor presiding. Roll Called Present Aldermen Dunham Glass Morris Wertimer Nolan and Stumph Absent Alderman Fischer. ord to pay ext By Alderman Stumph An ordinance appropriating the sum St labor of $101.30 to pay extra street labor. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Glass Morris Wertimer Nolan and Stumph Nays None appd a/c of St Dept By Alderman Stumph An ordinance appropriating the sum to pay of $214.57 to pay approved accounts street Dept The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Glass Morris Wertimer Nolan Paul Stumph Nays None ord 500f By Alderman Nolan An ordinance appropriating the sum bridg of $500. to repair bridge across Newnings branch South Austin Newnings The ordinance was read the first time and a motion made to Branch Suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading, which motion prevailed by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Glass Morris Wertimer Nolan and Stumph Nays None Ref to St Com The ordinance was read the second time and on motion was referred to the street Committee, with instructions to report at the next regular Meeting of the Council Ref Finance Com Alderman Stumph for the Finance Committee to whom was prob of J R Davis referred the proposition of A.J. James Esq attorney for J.R. Davis submitting a proposition to compromise suit of said Davis Vs the City for damages, Presented a report recommending that the proposition be accepted – The report of the Committee was adopted ord to pay By Alderman Stumph an ordinance appropriating the J R Davis Claim sum of $500. to pay the Claim for damages of J.R. Davis for damages Vs the City of Austin. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Dunham Glass Morris Wertimer Nolan and Stumph Nays None Ord 53 By Alderman Stumph an ordinance appropriating Ord to pay C.W. [illegible] the sum of $53.00 for the purpose of refunding to J.B. [illegible] Provid.d ale with a fine assessed in May. 1900. [illegible] The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules --- Page break --- by the following Yeas Yeas Aldermen Dunham Glass Morris Martinen Nolen Paul Stumpf 6 nays none H Ziller. On motion of Alderman Morris, leave of absence was leave of granted to Henry Ziller Assistant Assessor & Collector for three weeks absance dating from May 18th 1904. On motion of Alderman Dunham City-Engineer McFall McFall excused was excused from attendance at this session of the Council Alderman Stumpf for the Finance Committee to whom was ord levying referred an Ordinance levying taxes for the Year 1904, stated tax 1904 time that the Committee were not ready to report, and asked for granted addi. further time in which to make their report. On motion the time request was granted. Alderman Dunham for the Special Committee on appeals Report. presented a report making certain recommendations on appeals & Alderman Dunham moved that the report lie upon the table Equalization subject to call, so that members of the Council desiring to an opportunity to examine the different appeals and the report, which motion prevailed. On motion of Alderman Dunham the Council adjourned Jno D. Johnson City Clerk