: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, July 31, 1925, The Councilwas called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen, 4; absent, Councilman Searight. The application of F. D. Badger to erect an electric sign at 108 West 7th Street, together with the Committee's report upon same, was read and same was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Nolen, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent. Bids for the construction of Barton Creek Bridge were opened and read and Councilman Nolen moved that bids and certified checks be returned to all but the three lowest bidders. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Nolen, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent. Mayor Yett moved that a committee, composed of C. N. Avery, Harry W. Nolen J. A. Warren and Ino 8. Fenner be appointed to check over bids and recommend to the Council the awarding of contract, and to make their report to the City Council on Tuesday, August 4th, at ten o'clock, A. M. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Nolen, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent. The Council then rесеssеd. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, August 4th, 1925. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Nolen, 4; absent, Councilman Searight. The following report of the Committee on the awarding of contract for Barton Oreek Bridge was read: "Austin, Texas, July 31,1925. Hon. W. D. Yett, Mayor, and City Commissioners, Austin, Teхав. Gentlemen: As a committee appointed by Mayor Yett to tabulate and study the bids received today for the construction of Barton Creek Bridge and to make recommendation as to the award, we wish to state that it is our conclusion that the bid of A. A. Mundt is the lowest and best bid received among the eight read. We therefore recommend to the City Council of the City of Austin that the bid of A. A. Mundt of Austin, in the lump sum of $26,288.00 for the construction of said Barton Creek Bridge, together with the unit prices for increases or decreases in the quantities as shown on the plans and in the specifications for the construction of said bridge as prepared by The Terrell-Bartlett Engineers, Inc of San Antonio, Texas, be accepted, and that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a contract in triplicate for the proper execution of the parties. Very respectfully, (Sgd) C. N. Avery 19 Harry W. Nolen J. A. Warren Jno. S. Fenner For the Tarrell-Bartlett Engineers Ino.," 455 456 Councilman Haynes moved that the report of the Committee upon the letting of the contract for the Barton Oreek Bridge be adopted and the contract let to A. A. Mundt. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Nolen, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent. A committee of property owners located on Fourth Street appeared before the Council with reference to the paving of said street for one block on each side of Congress Avenue. After hearing the committee, Councilman Haynes moved that Mayor Yett be authorized to appoint a committee to confer with the railway officials with reference to the paving of said street. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Nolen, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent. The Council then adjourned. Joe Husby REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, August 6th, 1925. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Nolen, 4; absent, Councilman Searight. The Minutes of the meetings of July 16th, 23rd, and 31st were read and Councilman Avery moved the adoption of same. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Nolen, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent. , Councilman Nolen moved the appointment of a City Engineer Pro Tem for such time as may be needed. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Nolen, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent. Councilman Nolen then nominated A. C. Kellersberger as City Engineer Pro Tem, at a salary of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per month. Nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery and Haynes, 3; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent, Councilman Nolen present but not voting. The petition of H. F. and Louis Nitschke for renumbering of houses in blook between 19th and 20th Streets on Speedway, was read and Councilman Avery moved that the City Engineer be instructed to investigate and report back to the Council. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Nolen, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent. Councilman Avery moved that the City Attorney be instructed to draw proper ordinance closing 24th Street from Whitis Avenue to Speedway. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent. The application of E. L. Jackson to erect a filling station at the corner of llth and Lydia Streets was read and Councilman Avery moved that same be referred to the Safety Committee. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes and Nolen, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Searight absent. The monthly reports of Fred Sterzing, Assessor und Collector, A. S. Anderson Public Weigher, Public Health Nursing Association, Mrs. R. p. Walker, Pure Food Inspector, and WR. Davis, Cashier of Sewer Department, for the month of July