468 SPECIAL MERTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, June 10, 1921. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present; Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Bearight, 5; nayes, none. The following resolution was laid before the Council: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the resolution passed by the City Council on June 9, 1921, instructing the City Assessor and Collector of Taxes to place on the exemp- tion rolls all property purchased by the Board of Regents at the time of purchase, and to collect taxes on such property only for the period of time held by the private owner, be and the same is hereby rescinded. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The Council then adjourned. " REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, June 16, 1921, The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Haynes and Searight; 4 absent, Councilman Eyres. The Minutes of the last meetings were read and upon motion of Councilman Haynes were adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Haynes and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Eyres absent. The application of the Gulf Refining Company to erect an electric sign at #107-109 Congress Avenue upon motion of Councilman Haynes, was granted by the following vote, same to be erected under the supervision of the City Engineer, and City Electrician; Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Haynes and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Fyres absent. A petition signed by Henry Johnson and other property owners on the north side of the Dam Boulevard, requesting that the curb line be established the same as on the south side of the Boulevard, and that the tracks of the Austin Street Railway Company be moved to the center of the Boulevard, was read and Councilman Haynes moved that the petition be referred to the Street Commissioner and City Engineer for their report back to the Council, Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Haynes and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Eyres absent. A committee of the water engineers investigating the water supply of the city was heard, said committee offering the services and any other assistance that the University of Texas may be able to furnish free of charge. The report of the Special Committee appointed by the President of the Hospital Advisory Board was submitted. Councilman Haynes moved that