Petitions etc. Elton Perry Sr. Assessment Reno&Reasonover in pipe across Alley CB Board asking to remit a fine Schreber Mrs Augusta Beeswain Correct assessment Wm Deike to have certain pound fees Fines remitted Annie Withers C Hughs Mary Smith Report Finance Comm. without reading Ordinance Comm. Health Ordinance not pass E F Dannelly to have certain pound --- Page break --- 212 Work in [illegible] The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote : Yeas Alderman Armstrong,Crooker,Cuneo,Haynes,Meredith,Miller,Moore, Moreland,Petri,Redd,Scott,Smith,Sutor & Wilhelm 14 Nays none . By Alderman Crooker an ordinance appropriating the sum of $ 200,00 for the purpose of doing necessary work in the City Cemetery. 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 Alderman Armstrong,Crooker,Cuneo,Haynes,Meredith,Miller,Moore, Moreland,Petri,Redd,Scott,Smith,Sutor & Wilhelm 14 Nays none . The ordinance was read the first time,second time. Alderman Wilhelm moved to amend same by striking out in the caption and body of the ordinance,the "figures $ 200.00,and insert in lieu thereof the figures,$300.00" which motion prevailed.The ordinance as amended was then passed under suspension of the rule by the following vote . Yeas Alderman Armstrong,Crooker,Cuneo,Haynes,Meredith,Miller,Moore, Moreland,Petri,Redd,Scott,Smith,Sutor & Wilhelm 14 Nays none . Pure food Ordi- By Alderman Cuneo an ordinance providing for the sale of pure food stuffs within the City of Austin,providing for the issue-ing of permits for the sale of dairy products,providing for the issuing of permits for the sale of meats,providing for the issueing of permits for the sale fruits,Vegetables and other foods,providing for the promulgation of rules for the better health of the City of Austin,and providing penalties for the violation of such rules,and the provisions of this ordinance. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote : Yeas Alderman Armstrong,Crooker,Cuneo,Haynes,Meredith,Miller,Moore, Moreland,Petri,Redd,Scott,Smith,Sutor & Wilhelm 14 Nays none . [illegible] in ordinan By Alderman Cuneo an ordinance providing for the inspection of food stuffs,daries,milk houses,stables,cowpens,cows,milkers,milk utensils,milk wagons,refrigeraters,slaughter pens,slaughter houses, meat markets,grocery stores,fruit standsand confectioneries,candy factories,canning factories,hotels,restaurants,boarding houses, providing for the election of a Vetinary Inspector,providing his duties,providing for his assistants,providing for fees to be col-lected,providing sanitary rules for the conduct of food producing establishments and for the keeping of food,and the handling of food, and providing for the election and selection of assistants to the Vetinary Inspector,and providing a penalty for the violation of any and all of the provisions of this ordinance . The ordinance was read the first time. --- Page break --- 213 Alderman Smith moved that further con sideration of the ordinance be postponed until the next regular meeting of the Council. On motion Dr Matthews was invited to address the Council on the ordinance . After remarks by Dr Matthews the vote was taken on the motion of Alderman Smith to postpone ,and the motion lost by the following vote: Yeas Aldermen Meredith,Miller,Redd,Smith & Wilhelm 5 Nays Aldermen Armstrong,Crooker,Cunso,Haynes,Moore,Moreland,Petri,Scott & Sutor. 9 A motion was then made to suspend the rule and place the ordinance on its second reading ,which motion prevailed by the following vote : Yeas Aldermen Armstrong,Crooker,Cunso,Haynes,Moore,Petri,Scott,Smith,Sutor and Wilhelm 10 Nays Aldermen Meredith,Miller,Moreland& Redd 4 The ordinance was read the second time . On motion of Alderman Sutor the Council adjourned until-February 5th,1909. Jno. W. Johnson City Clerk. Adjourned regular meeting of the City Council,Austin ,Texas Feby 5th 09 Hon F M Maddox,Mayor presiding : Roll called : Present Aldermen Armstrong,Haynes,Meredith,Miller,Moreland,Petri,Scott & Wilhelm 9 & Redd Absent Aldermen Crooker,Cuneo,Moore Smith & Sutor 5 Alderman Scott moved a call of the Council,which was seconded,and the Marshal di-rected to bring in the absentees. On motion the pending business,being the Health rules,was suspended and other busi-ness taken up. The Mayor laid before the Council a communication from Guy A Collettasking correc-tion of assessment of the Millers Fire Insurance Co for the year 1908,which was read,the petition granted and the Assessor & Collector directed to make the correc-tion in accordance with the letter of the State Treasurer. By Alderman Scott a communication from the City Engineer ,asking that the territory covered by the Chickenordinance be extended so as to cover the district between sixth and twelfth streets,from Congress Avenue to Rio Grande street. On motion the communication was read and referred to the Ordinance Committee ,with instructions to bring in an ordinance covering ,at least,the City Hall grounds . Alderman Sutor entered the Council Chamber, and answered to his name . The Mayor laid before the Council a communication from the City Engineer in regard to signs on Congress Avenue and sixth streetswhich was read ,and on motion was laid over for the consideration of the incoming administration. Alderman Petri for the Claims & Accounts Committee to whom was referred the petition of C M Faires in regard to wages asked permission to amend their report,which was granted,and the amended report submitted and adopted . Alderman Smith entered the Council chamber and answered to his name. By Alderman Haynes an ordinance appropriating the sum of $ 435.00 for the purpose paying balance of Judgement of Mrs Mary A Dial against the City of Austin. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote . --- Page break --- 214 Yeas Aldermen Armstrong, Haynes,Meredith,Miller,Moreland,Petri,Redd,Scott Smith,Sutor & Wilhelm ll Nays none . Pay Rolls City Hall Grounds By Alderman Petri an ordinance appropriating the sum of $35,00 for the purpose of paying pay rolls for work on City Hall grounds. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote : Yeas Aldermen Armstrong, Haynes,Meredith,Miller,Moreland,Petri,Redd, Scott,Smith,Sutor & Wilhelm ll Nays none . Extra Labor By Alderman Scott an ordinance appropriating the sum of $ 350,00 for the purpose of paying weekly payrolls for street labor. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote : Yeas Aldermen Armstrong, Haynes,Meredith,Miller,Moreland,Petri,Redd, Scott,Smith,Sutor & Wilhelm ll Nays none . On motion the Call of the Council was suspended . Repairing South Austin By Alderman Redd an ordinance appropriating the sum of $ 150,00 for Wagon the purpose of repainting South Austin Hose wagon. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote : Yeas Aldermen Armstrong,Haynes,Meredith,Miller,Moreland,Petri, Redd,Scott,Smith,Sutor & Wilhmlm ll Nays none . Graveling 12th Street By Alderman Wilhelm an ordinance appropriating the sum of $ 10,00 for the purpose graveling 12th street from Angelina to Comalstert. The ordinance was read the first time and passed under suspension of the rules by the following vote : Yeas Aldermen Armstrong, Haynes,Meredith,Miller,Moreland,Petri,Redd, Scott,Smith,Sutor & Wilhelm ll Nays none . The Rules postponed & referred to Committee The Mayor laid before the Council,as unfinished business,the Health rules. Alderman Petri moved that further consideration of the ordinance be postponed and that the same be referred to the incoming administration for action, Which motion prevailed. On motion the Council adjourned . Fred. Johnson City Clerk.