318 WHEREAS, a large number of the employees of the City belong to the order and desire to enjoy the occasion with their friends and families, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the employees of each Department of the city, where practicable and are hereby granted a holiday for this occasion and that the offices in the City Hall be closed at 12 o'clock noon on that day. be Councilman Nolen moved that the above resolution be adopted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Councilman Avery asked to be excused from Council meeting and request was granted. The application of the Cargill Company for permission to erect an electric sign at the Austin Hotel was read and Councilman Haynes moved that same be referred to the Safety Committee. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Avery absent. Councilman Searight moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute contract covering construction of Spur track of I&GN Railway Company connecting with the city switch at the Water and Light Plant and across Shoal Creek, and upon acceptance of said contract by the Railroad Company the City Clerk be instructed to file a copy thereof in the city's files. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Avery absent. The petition of T. L. Tumey asking that certain street improvements be made was read and Councilman Haynes moved that same be referred to Councilman Searight. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Avery absent. The monthly statement of the City Auditor of warrants issued against the General Fund and the reports of R. E. Nitschke, City Sexton, Jas. H. Maxwell, Sealer of Weights and Measures, for the month of June were read and ordered filed. The Council then recessed, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, July 22, 1924, 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. Councilman Nolen moved that J. B. Rector, City Attorney, be instructed to contract with the Coppedge Company of Texas, as per plans and specifications submitted, and report back to the Council at its next regular meeting, July 24th, 1924. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The Council then adjourned. usby Bity Black :