731 Regular meeting of the City Council Hon R. E. White mayor, presiding Austin, Texas! Nov. 17th 1902 Roll Call Present Alderman Brooken Davis Hume Low Maddox Mortimer Nitschke Redd Schneider Shelley Shumate Stumpf Weith Absent None. On motion the minutes were approved as recorded by the clerk, without reading. Reports of City officers Marainai The Mayor laid before the Council the report of the repor. City Marshal for the month of Sept 1902, which was referred to the Police Committee without reading. Reports of standing Committees Cem Com Alderman Weith for the Sanitary Committee to on Sexton whom was referred the report of the Sexton for the report month of Oct 1902, presented a report stating that Same had been examined and found correct. Finance On motion the report was adopted. on ass. col. Alderman Maddox for the Finance Committee to treasurer whom was referred the reports of the Assessor & Collector, the Clerk and the Treasurer for the month of Oct 1902 presented a report stating that they had been examined and found correct. The report of the Committee was adopted. Alderman Maddox for the Special Committee appointed to check up the accounts of the outgoing Treasurer presented the following report which was read and adopted. Austin, Texas Nov. 17th 1902 To the Honorable R. E. White Mayor, and Board of Aldermen of the City of Austin: Gentlemen, Special Co Your special Committee to whom was referred Crite wh the matter of checking up the accounts of the City Treasurer outgoing Treas beg leave to report that we have carefully examined his accounts, books and bonds in his custody and find Same correct and that the money and bonds on hand at the close of business on Nov 17th 1902 as shown by the receipt and disbursements of Wm H. Folts the City Treasurer in check and outgoing City Treasurer HP Hilliard and the Austin National Bank. J. M. Maddox R. E. White J. L. Hume J. W. S. Shelley Special Committee on by Treasurer Austin, Texas Nov. 17th 1902 Received of HP Hilliard retiring City Treasurer of the City --- Page break --- 782 of Austin, the sum of seventy seven thousand eight hundred and eight & 85/100 dollars, being the total amount in his hands as City Treasurer The above sum includes balances as follows: Balance to the credit of the General Fund $ 16.634. 88 " " " " Earnings Fund 5940. 31 " " " " Street Imp " 4340. 88 " " " " Permanent Pao Fund 8935. 26 Int on Bonds issued prior to May 1st 1890 5256. 14 Sinking Fund 582. 91 " " Bonded indebtedness acct 34640. 97 " " old Coupon acct 1527. 50 ------------ Total amount $ 77. 808. 85 Refunding bonds held for account of Interest on bonds issued prior to May 1st 1890 $ 12. 000. 00 Refunding bonds held for account of Sinking Fund. 10. 000. 00 Correct. Attest Austin Texas Nov 17th 1902 This to certify that there was on deposit in the National Rebank, of New York, on Oct 31st, the last date on which statement was rendered, $255.00. false entered there by Geo W. K. Hilliard, City Treasurer, Said Sum being left for the purpose of taking up interest coupons due July 1st 1902 on Refunding bonds, of the City of Austin W. K. Hilliard, City Treasurer Austin Texas Nov 15th 1902 This Certifies that there is on deposit in the Austin National Bank, placed there by W K Hilliard as City Treasurer, the sum of twenty two & 50/100 ($22.50) dollars, Said sum being left for the purpose of taking up when presented, Coupons No 2 on bonds Nos. 69. 70 & 71. Refunding bonds of the City of Austin Correct. Attest Asst Cash Unfinished business The ordinance The Mayor laid before the Council an Ordinance, requiring the removal of sales from Certain streets in the City. Alderman Nitsouke offered a substitute for the pending ordinance, which was read and adopted, The ordinance was then passed. The Mayor laid before the Council an Ordinance Appropriating the sum of $30.00 for the purpose of. paying the claims of J. A. Nill as Warden for medical services rendered paupers. The ordinance was read the third time and a motion made to pass the same which motion was lost by the following voteYeas. Alderman Crocker. Davis & Mortimer & Shelley Nays --- Page break --- Nays Aldermen Strumne Waddox Nitoche Redd Schneider Shumate Schumpt 7. ordinance The Mayor laid before the Council an ordinance Vacating, Vacating that portion of Sabine Street lying between 18th & 19th streets &c Sabine Street The ordinance was read at second time. Alderman Schneider moved that it be referred to the street Committee which motion was lost by the following voteYeas Aldermen Crooker Low Strumne Schneider Schumpt 5 Nays Aldermen Dairs Waddox Mortimer Nitoche Redd Shelley Shumate Welch 8 Alderman Nitoche stated that there were present in the Council Chamber several Citizens who were interested for and against the passage of the ordinance, and moved that any of them desiring to address the Council, be invited to do so, which motion prevailed. Messrs Orr-Parker Woshart & Austin & Olsen addressed the Council, Alderman Waddox moved that the regular order of business be suspended. which motion prevailed. Bond of The Mayor laid before the Council the bond of Treasurer City Treas Elect Fults for approval by the Council. approved Alderman Waddox moved that the bond be approved which Fults sworn motion prevailed. Mr Woshart was then sworn in by the in as Treas Mayor and the regular order of business resumed. Alderman Waddox moved to strike out in the 4th line from the bottom the figures "15" and insert in lieu thereof the figures "18" which motion prevailed. Alderman Schneider offered the following "amend by adding after the last word in Section one the following, viz; Provided that if the State of Texas should ever remove the Blind Institute from the City of Austin or abandon the property at present used for that purpose, or subject such property to any other use, all rights granted by this ordinance shall revert to the City of Austin." The amendment was adopted, and a motion made to suspend the rule and place the ordinance on its third reading, which was lost by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Crooker Davis Waddox Mortimer Redd Schneider Shelley Shumate Schumpt 9 Nays Aldermen Strumne Low Nitoche Welch 4 Alderman Shelley moved to suspend the regular order of business and that he be permitted to present a petition which motion prevailed. Pet. Senter By Alderman Shelley petition of the Seton Infirmary, Infirmary asking that they be relieved from payment of taxes for the Year 1912. And hereafter on certain real estate used by them for charitable purposes. The petition was read and on motion referred to the Claims and Accounts Committee. --- Page break --- 734 New business Ave. Alderman Maddox moved that the Assessor & Collector authorized be authorized to employ an additional assistant for to appoint a period of not more than 30 days at a salary of for one month $75.00 per month, which motion prevailed. By Alderman Maddox An ordinance appropriating appt afes. the sum of $906.90 for the purpose of paying approved accounts. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote Yeas Alderman Brooken Davis Hume Low Maddox Mortimer Kitzchele Read Schneider Shelley Shumate Strumpf Tulih 13 Nays None affred afes By Alderman Maddox an ordinance appropriating St. dept. the sum of $276.70 for the purpose of paying approved accounts street dept. The ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote Yeas Alderman Brooken Davis Hume Low Maddox Mortimer Kitzchele Read Schneider Shelley Shumate Strumpf Tulih 13 Nays None. Authorizing By Alderman Low. An ordinance authorizing and Sale of Land confirming the sale of 1660 acres of land in Trinity County Trinity Co. by the school Board. The ordinance was read the first time and on motion the rule was suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Brooken Davis Hume Low Mortimer Kitzchele Read Shelley Shumate Strumpf Tulih 11 Nays Alderman Maddox 1 Not Voting Alderman Schneider 1 The ordinance was read the second time and on motion was referred to the Finance Committee Misc. By Alderman Shelley an ordinance providing for the Ordinance inspection of milk offered for sale in the City of Austin, Texas, The ordinance was read the first time and on motion of Alderman Shelley was referred to the ordinance committee Alderman Brooken offered the following resolution which was read and adopted Res. City Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin Engineer to that the City Engineer be and is hereby instructed to Survey W. survey W. 10th street from West Avenue School Creek, and to report to this body what if any property in said portion of said street obstructs said street as originally laid off and dedicated. Tax Rolls The City of Austin before the Council for their approval for 1912 The tax rolls for the year 1912 Waterworks Alderman Kitzchele offered the following resolution which was read and adopted --- Page break --- 735 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin, that the Tax rolls of the City for the year 1902, as this day presented by the City Collector be and same are hereby approved, as are also the supplemental Tax rolls made up to date. The Mayor laid before the Council a communication from Ald. Corwin resigning his position as Poundmaster of the City, resignation and resignation to take effect Dec. 1st 1902. Poundmaster On motion of Alderman Davis the resignation was accepted Alderman Davis moved that the Council proceed to the election of Pound Master to fill the Vacancy created by the resignation of A.P. Corwin, which motion prevailed. Alderman Davis nominated Velson Follwell Alderman Shinnate nominated George Cook Alderman Crooker nominated W.H. Haddas On motion nominations were closed The Mayor appointed Aldermen Nitschke and Red to act Tellers. The Tellers announced the following as the result of the first ballot Follwell 4 Haddas 5 Cook 4. There being no election another ballot was ordered which resulted as follows: Follwell 2 Haddas 6 Cook 5. No one having received a majority the third ballot was ordered, and resulted as follows Follwell 4 Haddas 6 Cook 3. There being no election the 4th ballot was ordered with the following result as announced by the Tellers Follwell 3 Haddas 7 Cook 3. W.H. Haddas having received a majority of all W.H. Haddas the Votes cast, The Mayor declared him duly elected Pound elected Pound Master of the City of Austin to fill the Vacancy caused by Master the resignation of A.P. Corwin, his term to begin Dec 1st 1902. Alderman Shinnate Called for the report of the City Engineer submitting plans and specifications for Storm Sewers on Congress Avenue, which he had been directed by the Council to furnish. Alderman Nitschke Chairman of the Street Committee stated that the plans and specifications had been prepared by the City Engineer and had been submitted to the --- Page break --- 786. Plans & spec Street Committee who wanted further time to consider storm sewers Same before submitting them to the Council On Motion the request of the Street Committee was granted Alderman Tucker and Schneider was excused from further attendance at this session of the Council Alderman Waddell offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted Res to appoint Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin, that Committee to a Committee of two from the Council be appointed to act dispose of old with the Mayor, City Attorney, and one member of the water Plant Water and Light Commission to prepare and submit a proposition for the Sale to the State of the water etc. of the old water purifying plant. On Motion Policeman Gibson was granted a leave of Absence from Nov 30th to Dec 10th, 1902 On Motion the Council adjourned Geo G Johnson City Clerk