Regular meeting of the City Council 'Austin, Texas, May 16, 1904 Hon R.E. White Mayor, presiding Roll Called - Present Aldermen Crowder, Haynie, Krumme Mackew, Maddux, Millen, Moore, Nitschke, Redd, Schneider 13 Shelley, Shummate, Smith, Teich 1 Absent Alderman Redd On motion the minutes were approved as recorded by the Clerk, without reading Petitions, memorials etc Petitions etc Miss Lasthano By the Mayor - Petition of Miss Jennie Lasthano, asking to repair street to have certain street work done, read and on motion referred to the Street Committee. D.E. Browne to By the Mayor - Petition of D.E. Browne, asking to have refund pound fees certain pound fees refunded. Read and on motion referred to the Committee on claims & accounts Citizens south By Alderman Millen - Petition of Citizens of South Austin to repair Austin, asking to have road opened. On motion the avenue bridge & petition was granted and the City Marshal & City Attorney to open road Engineer directed to take out that part of the road to be opened, through the land of Geo. Brackenridge Alderman Redd entered the Council Chamber. H. Weise to By Alderman Millen - Petition of Citizens of South Austin refund pound to repair bridge removed and repaired - Read and on fees. motion referred to the Street Committee. By Alderman Nitschke, petition of Herman Weise to have certain pound fees refunded. Read and on motion referred to the Committee on claims & accounts H.B. Hacker funds By the Mayor. Petition of H.B. Hacker Sons, asking to erect platform permission to erect a platform - Read and on motion referred to the Street Committee, Reports of City Officers Reports City The Mayor laid before the Council the reports of the City Marshal Treasurer for the month of April 1904, which was on Treasurer motion referred to the Finance Committee, without reading Reports Standing Reports of Standing Committees Committees Alderman Schneider for the Finance Committee presented the following report which was read and adopted. Austin, Texas, May 16th 1904 Finance Hon R.E. White Mayor & Board of Aldermen of the City of purchase of Austin, Texas bonds for sinking Gentlemen: fund The Your Committee on Finance begs leave to report the purchase of bonds for the Sinking fund as follows: [illegible] On June 2nd 1908, we bought twenty bonds Nos --- Page break --- 180 1874 to 1893, both Numbers inclusive, each for Five hundred dollars from H.N. Drosen, for Seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7500.ºº) Second, Nov 20th 1903, we bought Refunding bonds N°1096 for (One thousand dollars) from John H. Drummond & Co of St Louis Mo for which we paid Seven hundred and thirty dollars flat in St Louis Third, December 21st 1903, we bought Refunding bonds N°s 735. 737. 738. 739 + 740, each for One thousand dollars, from E. Shapard & Co of New York N.Y. and paid three thousand (Two thousand and forty five + 79/100 dollars (conversation dollars for these crops). Fourth, April 8th 1904, we bought of Paul Roesner of Clarksville Mo. Refunding bonds N° 181 + 182, (each for five hundred dollars) and paid Seven hundred and sixty two 09/100 dollars ($762.09) Making a Total of Seventeen thousand dollars of face Value of bonds for which we paid Twelve thousand Six hundred and forty five + 79/100 dollars ($12645.79) in Seven hundred and forty three 87/100 dollars for thousand We have now in the Sinking fund account Twenty seven thousand face Value in bonds – and in the account of bonds issued prior to May 1st 1890, Twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.ºº) face Value of bonds. Respectfully Submitted R.M. Waddell H.D. Haynes J.P. Schneider Finance Committee Alderman Schneider for the Finance Committee presented the following report, which was read and adopted Austin, Texas, May 16th 1904 Hon R.M. White, Mayor, and Board of Aldermen of the City of Austin, Texas, Gentlemen: The Your Finance Committee, by leave to Finance payment of Coupons hand you for Your action as You may deem proper, the following described Coupons of the Refunding bonds of the City of Austin dated July 1st 1901, all of which have been paid by H.A. Hyde, City Treasurer, and by him turned over to your Committee Viz: 1st Coupons N° 208, due July 1st 1902 and January 1st 1903, each for Fifteen dollars, on bonds N°s 1132+1133, four Coupons making a total of Sixty dollars. 2nd Coupons N°4 due July 1st 1903, on bonds N°s On bonds N° 83 to 86, four coupons each for Seven 50/100 dollars, making a total of Thirty dollars. On bonds N°s 638, 676. 800. 814. 821. 825. 871. 1091. 1092. 1132. 1133. 1378, 1679 --- Page break --- 182 Nos 40 to 44 each number inclusive, and Numbers 365 and 1368 each for One thousand dollars. We paid interest at the rate of 5% Called for in the old bonds from april 1st 1900 to July 1st 1901, or Sixty two 50/100 dollars on each bond, or a Total of four hundred & thirty seven 50/100 dollars, and at the rate of 3% Called for in the Refunding bonds, from July 1st 1901, to January 1st 1904, or Seventy five dollars on each bond, or a Total of five hundred & twenty five dollars. On May 15th and april 28th 1904, We exchanged Refunding bonds Nos 1 to 3, 16 to 182 both inclusive each for five hundred dollars for funding bonds Nos 1 to 3, 16 to 29, 50, 51, each for five hundred dollars. We paid interest at the rate of 6% Called for in said Funding bonds from april 1st 1901, to July 1st 1904, or seven 50/100 dollars on each bond, making a Total of One hundred & thirty five dollars, and at the rate of 3% Called for in the Refunding bonds, from July 1st 1901, to January 1st 1904, or thirty seven 50/100 dollars on each bond. Making a Total of Six hundred & seventy five dollars. Making a grand Total of interest paid of One thousand Seven hundred & seventy two 50/100 dollars, One hundred & thirty five dollars of which was paid out of account interest on bonds prior to May 1st 1890, the balance of one thousand Six hundred & thirty seven 50/100 dollars was paid out of Bonded Indebtedness account We hand you herewith said bonds 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 365 & 1368 together with Coupons Nos 40 to 160 both inclusive, also bonds Nos 1, 3, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 50 & 51, with Coupons Nos 1 to 80 inclusive, also Coupons Nos 1 to 5 inclusive on Refunding bonds Nos 165 to 182 both inclusive and Nos 1 to 5 & 6 both inclusive, which were paid and detached when the bonds were exchanged. All of which is respectfully submitted P. W. Wallace J. O. Schnewi Finance Committee Police Corps Ordinance Alderman Shelley for the Police Committee to whom was referred an Ordinance defining the board limits of the City of Austin, presented a report from a majority of the Committee, submitting a substitute for said Ordinance and recommending the passage of the SubstituteAlderman Wacken a minority of the Committee presented a report recommending that the ordinance do not pass. On motion both reports were laid over to come up with the Ordinance under the head of unfinished business Alderman Morse moved that a Committee be X appointed to verify the report of the Finance Committee --- Page break --- had been exchanged and paid - which motion prevailed - and the Mayor appointed Aldermen Moore Shelley & Hume as such Committee Alderman Hume for the ordinance Committee to whom was referred an ordinance repealing the dog ordinance presented a report recommending that the ordinance do not pass. The report of the Committee was adopted Alderman Hume for the ordinance Committee to whom was referred an ordinance defining the duties of the City Engineer presented a report signed by a majority of the Committee recommending the passage of the ordinance, with an Amendment. Alderman Crocken for a minority of the Committee presented a report recommending that the ordinance do not pass. On motion the reports were laid over to come up with the ordinance under the head of unfinished business. Alderman Hume for the ordinance Committee to whom was referred an ordinance appropriating the Sum of $300. for the purpose of opening Street etc to Peace Park presented a report recommending that the ordinance pass and that the money be taken out of the Street Improvement fund. On motion the report was adopted Alderman Hume for the ordinance Committee to whom was referred an ordinance for the proper construction of plumbing and house drainage etc, presented a report and offering a substitute for said ordinance On motion the report and substitute were laid over to come up with the ordinance under the head of Unfinished business. Alderman Redd for the Hospital Committee to whom was referred the report of the City Physician for the month of April 1904, presented a report stating that same had been examined and found correct. On motion the report was adopted. Unfinished business. The Mayor laid before the Council the Side walk Ordinance. Alderman Haddas moved a substitute for the ordinance - Alderman Haddas moved the adoption of the substitute which motion was lost by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Hume Maddas Miller Moore &Schumate 5 nays Aldermen Crocken Haynes Miller NitSchke Redd Schneider Shelley & Smith & Welt 9 The ordinance was then read the third time and passed by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Crocken Haynes Maddas Miller Nietschke Redd Schneider Shelley Smith & Welt 10 --- Page break --- 184 Nays Aldermen Hume Macken Moore The Mayor Laid before the Council the grazing ordinance Grazing ordinance Substitute offered by the ordinance Committee Laid on Table Alderman Schneider moved the adoption of the Referred to Police table which motion was lost by the following vote Committee. Yeas Aldermen Macken Nitschke Redd Smith Ulik - 5 Nays Aldermen Crooker Haynes Hume Moore Maddas Willson Schneider Shelley Shumate 9 On motion of Alderman Schneider the ordinance was referred to the Police Committee $400. for extra laborThe Mayor laid before the Council an ordinance Lost appropriating the sum of $400.00 for the purpose of paying for extra street labor claims. The ordinance was read the third time and lost by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Crooker Haynes Ulich Schneider Shelley Smith 6 Nays Aldermen Hume Macken Maddas Moore Nitschke Redd Shumate Ulik 8 $300. to open St. Pease The Mayor laid before the Council an ordinance Park. passed appropriating the sum of $300.00 for the purpose of opening St. Pease Park. The ordinance was passed by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Crooker Haynes Hume Macken Maddas Willson Moore Nitschke Redd Schneider Shelley Shumate Smith Ulik 14 Nays None Dog ordinance The Mayor laid before the Council an ordinance Laid on table. repealing the dog ordinance - The ordinance was read the second time and on motion of Alderman Crooker was Laid on the Table Pound ordinance The Mayor laid before the Council an ordinance amending the Pound Ordinance together with the majority & Minority reports of the Police Committee on same. Alderman Shelley moved the adoption of the majority report. Alderman Macken moved as a substitute the adoption of the Minority report. The motion of Alderman Macken was lost by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Crooker Hume Macken Redd Nays Aldermen Haynes Maddas Nitschke Moore Redd Schneider Shelley Shumate Ulit 10 passed On motion of Alderman Shelley the substitute offered by a majority of the Police Committee was adopted and the ordinance passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Crooker Haynes Maddas Willson Moore Nitschke Redd Schneider Shelley Shumate Ulik Nays Aldermen Hume Macken and Smith 13 --- Page break --- 185 duties city - The mayor laid before the Council an Ordinance defining Engineer postponed the duties of the City Engineer etc., together with the majority and minority reports of the Ordinance Committee The ordinance was read the second time Alderman Shelley moved to adopt the minority report of the ordinance Committee which motion was lost Alderman Brooker moved to lay the ordinance on the table which motion was lost by the following Vote Yeas Alderman Brooker Haynes Miller Schneider Shelley & Smith 6 Nays Alderman Hume Macken Maddox Nitsche Redd & Uhlit 8 On motion of Alderman Nitsche the ordinance was laid over until the next regular meeting of the Council On Motion Alderman Miller & Brooker were excused from further attendance at this session of the Council. The Mayor laid before the Council the plumbing Ordinance Plumbing Ordinance which was read the second time, and on motion further postponed Consideration of same was postponed until the next regular meeting of the Council New business Alderman Shumate offered the following resolution, which Street Committee was read and adopted to advertise for bids Resolved that the Street Committee be and are hereby for connecting authorized to advertise for bids for connecting the laterals laterals to Sewer of storm Sewer with the present Sidewalk and also for gratings for entrances to said Sewer Alderman Shelley offered the following resolution which was read and adopted. Mrs Jno Chenneville Whereas, Mrs John Chenneville has purchased 1/4 of Lot to purchase Certain No 822 in the new addition to the City Cemetery and desires Cemetery lots at Therefore, be it resolved, Certain price by the City Council of the City of Austin, that the City Assessor & Collector be, and he is hereby authorized and instructed to take up and cancel the deed heretofore issued to Mrs Chenneville and in lieu thereof issue deed conveying the entire lot upon payment by her of $50.00 additional $250. for street work By Alderman Moore An ordinance appropriating the sum 7th Ward of $250. for street work in the 7th Ward passed The Ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Alderman Haynes Hume Macken Maddox [illegible] Nitsche Redd Schneider Shelley Shumate 12 Nays None. $400. St work 7th Wd By Alderman Nitsche An ordinance appropriating the sum of $400. for the purpose of repairing bridges --- Page break --- 186 and streets in the 5th ward - The ordinance was read under suspension of the rules by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Haynes, Hume, Macken, Maddas, Moore Nitschke, Redd, Schneider, Shelley, Shumate, Smith, Weilt Nays None The Mayor laid before the Council the following communication Gentlemen of the City Council I have appointed for the Board of Equalization for the years 1904-05 H. W. Eastman R. R. Wetz Lewis Madcuse, respectfully ask that you Confirm same R.B.Hale: Mayor On motion the appointments were Confirmed by a rising Vote. $450. street work 4th Ward By Aldermen Hume, Macken, an ordinance appropriating the sum of $450.00 for street work in the 4th Ward. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Haynes, Hume, Macken, Maddas Moore, Nitschke, Redd, Schneider, Shelley, Shumate Smith, Weilt Nays None 12 $250. st work. 2nd Ward By Alderman Schneider an ordinance, appropriating the sum of $250.00 for street work in the 2nd Ward The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Haynes, Hume, Macken, Maddas Moore, Nitschke, Redd, Schneider, Shelley, Shumate Smith, Weilt Nays None 12 $100. st work. Guadalupe St. By Alderman Brooker an ordinance appropriating the sum of $100.00 for street work on Guadalupe St. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Haynes, Hume, Macken, Maddas Moore, Nitschke, Redd, Schneider, Shelley, Shumate Smith, Weilt Nays None 12 $150. to repair Bridge W 6th St By Alderman Maddas an ordinance appropriating the sum of $150.00 for work on bridge on West 6th Street across Little Shoal Creek. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Haynes, Hume, Macken, Maddas --- Page break --- Moore Nitschke Redd Schneider Shelley Shrumate 187 Smith Uelit Nays None $400- st work By Alderman Shelley an Ordinance appropriating 12 3rd ward the sum of $400.00 for Street work in the 3rd Ward. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Haynes Hume Macken Maddox Moore Nitschke Redd Schneider Shelley Shrumate Smith Uelit 12 Nays None $500. st work By Alderman Thurmberton an Ordinance appropriating 6th Ward the sum of $500.00 for Street Work in the 6th Ward. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Haynes Hume Macken Maddox Moore Nitschke Redd Schneider Shelley Shrumate Smith Uelit 12 Nays None $250. st work By Alderman Redd an Ordinance appropriating 1st Ward the sum of $250.00 for Street work in the 1st Ward The ordinance was read the first time and passed under Suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Haynes Hume Macken Maddox Moore Nitschke Redd Schneider Shelley Shrumate Smith Uelit Nays None $75- for completing By Alderman Maddox An ordinance appropriating 12 City map the sum of $75.00 for the purpose of paying H.E. Blowe for Compiling City Map. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote. Yeas Aldermen Haynes Hume Macken Maddox Moore Nitschke Redd Schneider Shelley Shrumate Smith Uelit Nays None $16.20 for lumber. By Alderman Maddox an ordinance appropriating 12 Storm Sewer the sum of $16.20 for the purpose of paying H. Aldeunan for lumber. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote Yeas Aldermen Haynes Hume Macken Maddox Moore Nitschke Redd Schneider Shelley Shrumate Smith Uelit Nays None. approp of St. dept 13. Alderman Maddox an ordinance appropriating 12 the sum of $479.77 for the purpose of paying approved accounts Street Dept. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following Vote