108 Councilman Graham moved that the thanks of the City Council be extended to the Committee, composed of J. M. Bryant, Frank B. Taylor and J. B. Webb, appointed by the Council to investigate the rates charged for gas in this city. ::otion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward 5; noyes, none. The Council then adjourned. Joestparshey Bity Werk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: : Austin, Texas, January 6, 1921, 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. The Minutes of the last meetings were read, and after a correction of same, Councilman Graham moved their adoption. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The application of Chas, Ravey to construct a window projecting on the sidewalk was read and upon motion of Councilman Ward was referred to the City Engineer for his report back to the Council. After hearing the report of the City Engineer, the application was refused, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The application of Sam T. Hill to erect an electric sign was granted under the condition that same would be erected under the supervision of the City Engineer and City Electrician, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The bid of Rhambo & Woodard to furnish ambulance service and coffins for colored paupers was accepted as the lowest and best bid, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. Councilman Graham moved that the bid of Robinson Bros, to furnish stock feed be accepted, except the bid on Johnson Grass Hay, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none, All bids for hardware and cement were rejected by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none, Councilman Haynes introduced the following resolution: RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: That the following emergency and provisional appropriations are made for the benefit of the several departments which they may serve: Affairs 1 For Department "A", Mayor and Superintendent of Public For Department "B", Revenue For Department "B", Sanitary-... ------ For Department "C", City Hall 83,500.00 1,500.00 4,992.00 250.00 For Department "C", Water, Light and Power Department 25,000.00 409 For Department "D", Streets -------- ----------- 5,000,00 For Department "D", Sewage Disposal Plant ---... 500.00 : For Department "D", Sanitary Sewer Earnings Fund250.00 For Department "E", Police -- 3,600.00 For Department "E", Fire.. 00'000'9 --------- For Department "E", Hospital---------------3,500.00 For Department "E", Sub-Department Public HealthFor Public Health 400.00 --- 250.00 For Parke ---.. ---------------1,000,00 These appropriations are intended to be merely temporary and will be substituted by the appropriations of the General Budget, which, presumably, will be passed on or before the 20th day of January, 1921. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The monthly report of A. S. Anderson, Public Weigher, was read and ordered. filed. The report of Lyman J. Bailey, Probation Officer, covering a period of five months was read and ordered filed, The monthly report of Fred Sterzing, Assessor and Collector, was read and ordered filed, together with his annual report for the year 1920. The application of Roy Dodson to operate Ford #3803040 as a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none The application of II. V. Dittlinger to operate Ford #2213779 as a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The application of Rufus B. Wright to operate Buick Six #715449 as a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The application of Hufus B. Wright to oporate Buick Six #374028 as a service our was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none, The application of Rufus B. Wright to operate Buick Six #473207 as a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The application of Kufus B. Wright to operate Ford Touring Car #3587841 As a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Card, 5; nayes, none. The application of Rufus B. Wright to operate Ford #3655105 as a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The application of Rufus B. Wright to operate Buick Six #356184 as a 410 service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none, Mayor Yett laid before the Council the following ordinance: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND FIXING THE RATES THAT CAN BE CHARGED BY ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS, OR RECEIVERS, OWNING, RUNNING, LEASING OR OPERATING GAS PLANTS AND GAS WORKS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF SUCH ORDINANCE,." The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Ward moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Ward moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading and final passage. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Haynes moved that the ordinance do now finally pass. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none, The Council then adjourned. Guerriarnaby City Cente ! REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: 3 Austin, Texas, January 18,1921, 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. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and upon motion of Councilman Haynes, were adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Kayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. Councilman Haynes moved that the regular order of business be suspended and that a Committee be heard. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynen and Ward, 5; nayes, none. William 14. Tears, M. M. Haynes, Dr. H. W. D. Abner and Rev. Pyburn then addressed the Council. The application of C. F. Dunham for special privilege to operate a confectionery car was referred to Councilman Graham, with full power to act, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none, The application of Deen Miller to install four gasoline tanks on the premises at 324 East 5th Street, said tanks to be used for a dry cleaning establishment, upon motion of Councilman Ward was granted with the underー standing that same would be erected under the supervision of the City Engineer and Chief of the Fire Department. , The application of F. T. Ramsey & Sons, Nurserymen, to erect a temporary office on the vacant property at Tenth Street and Congress Avenue