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Pauper Care, Milk Rules, Lake Austin Transit

Friday, June 22, 1923 special called
  • Approved a contract for ambulance and coffin services specifically for "colored paupers," reflecting the era's social distinctions.
  • Passed an ordinance amending regulations for milk and cream sales, and appointed a new inspector for dairies, markets, and slaughterhouses to enforce public health standards.
  • Finalized contracts, including one granting the Lake Austin Transportation Company 2.5% of its gross receipts, and another for concrete work at the city water plant's settling basin.

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166 line The bid of the Austin Statesman for newspaper printing at 442 per agate upon motion of Councilman Haynes, was accepted as the lowest and best bid, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The bid of N. W. Rhambo 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 Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. All bids for lumber, hardware and stock feed were rejected. All other bide were referred to the heads of various departments for comparisons and recommendations and report back to the Council. The Council then recеввед. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, June 22,1923, The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present; Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; absent, none. H. F. Kuehne appeared before the Council in the interest of the Lake Austin Transportation Company. Councilman Avery moved that a contract be made with said Lake Austin Transportation Company on a basis of 24% gross receipts for all purposes, same to expire March 1st, 1925. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The contract between the City of Austin and C. W. Moore and A. A. Mundt, Contractors, for concrete work in the settling basin at the city water plant was signed and ordered filed. Councilman Nolen introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF MILK AND CREAM IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF", PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON NOVEMBER 3, 1916, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK F, PAGES 657 TQ 662, BOTH INCLUSIVE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Avery moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Avery moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third reading and final passage. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Holen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Avery moved that same do now finally pass. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Mayor Yett nominated W. D. Walker as Inspector of Dairies, Markets and Slaughter Houses, said appointment effective July 1st, 1923. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman. Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Mayor Yett not voting. Forsisley The Council then adjourned.