283 Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. The written protest of W. H. Cunningham against the valuation placed by the Board of Equalization upon an Overland automobile owned by him was read. The Council by the following vote reduced the assessment to $100.00: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, December 6, 1919. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford and Ward, absent, Councilmen Haynes and Graham. Councilman Alford laid before the Council the following resolution: Whereas, on the 4th day of November, 1919, in Cause #13778 in the Corporation Court of the City of Austin, Texas, Miss Stella Brown was convicted of fast driving of an automobile and fined in the amount of Twelve Dollars and Eighty Cents ($12.80); and Whereas, in consideration of the youth of the defendant and the further fact that the Council believes the young lady has been taught a lesson by her experience, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That one-half of the fine and costs, amounting to Six Dollars and Forty Cents ($6.40) be and the same is hereby remitted and said amount be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Contingent Fund and the City Clerk is hereby instructed to draw warrant for said amount, being one-half of fine and costs. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford and Ward, nays, none; Councilmen Graham and Haynes being absent. The Council then recessed. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, December 8, 1919 The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; absent, none. Murray Graham, on behalf of the Enfield Realty Company, appeared before the Council and protested against the valuation placed by the Board of Equalization upon certain lots in Enfield Addition. For good and sufficient reasons shown by said Murray Graham, Councilmen Haynes moved that the increase made by the Board of Equalization on said Enfield lots be reduced 50%. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5, nays, none. The written protest of Mrs. L. A. E. Flack against the assessment placed by the Board of Equalization upon lots 7, 8 and 9, in block 45, was read. The Council by the following vote reduced the valuation on this property to $5,000.00, but sustained the valuation placed by the Board of Equalization upon the Congress Avenue property: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen --- Page break --- 284 Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. Other protests were read, but final action upon same was deferred. The Council then adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, December 11, 1919. The Council met with all members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meetings were read and upon motion of Councilman Ward were adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. Councilman Haynes moved that the regular order of business be suspended and that Mr. Chas. Alff be heard. Mr. Alff then appeared before the Council and asked that certain improvements be made on East 19th Street. The matter was referred to Councilman Graham by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. The application of O. A. Newberg to erect a shed on Lot No. 6, Block No. 40 was heard. Councilman Haynes moved that application be referred to C. L. Woodward, Chief of the Fire Department, for report back to the Council. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. Resignations of W. H. Brandt & S. E. Loney Police -- The resignations of W. H. Brandt and S. E. Loney, members of the Police force, were read and upon motion of Councilman Haynes were accepted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes, and Ward, 5; nays, none. A committee from the Chamber of Commerce, consisting of A. C. Goeth, W. E. Long, O. H. Millican, A. J. Eilers, T. H. Williams, W. H. Richardson, Jr. and A. T. Knies, appeared before the Council and asked that the Council consider the installation of a fire alarm system. The matter was taken under consideration. Protest of Jno. A. Gracy The protest of John A. Gracy of the Gracy Abstract Company against the valuation placed upon the property of the Gracy Abstract Company was heard. Councilman Haynes moved that the valuation of $10,000.00 fixed by the Board of Equalization be reduced to $6,000.00. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. Claim of W. R. Canion The claim of W. R. Canion for use of his dump wagons by Potts, Moore and Prentiss, Contractors for the Sewage Disposal Plant, was taken up for consideration and Councilman Graham moved that the claim, in the amount of $43.50, be allowed. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. Monthly Reports The monthly reports of Mrs. R. C. Walker, Pure Food Inspector, J. D. Platt, City Marshal, A. S. Anderson, Public Weigher, J. E. Woody, Fire Marshal, and C. L. Woodward, Chief of the Fire Department, were read and ordered filed. The Council then adjourned. Jas. T. Crosby City Clerk