REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, November 25, 1925.. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Searight, 4; absent, Councilman Nolen. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Haynes moved that same be adopted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Counoilmen Avery, Haynes, and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen absent. H. A. Buaas appeared before the Council and asked to be allowed damages to his car. Councilman Haynes moved that the claim be itemized and referred to the Street Department. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen absent. The application of the G&M Oyole Company to erect an electric sign at 117 West 7th Street, together with the Safety Committee's report upon same, was read and Councilman Avery moved that same be granted as recommended. Motion prеvailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen absent. Councilman Haynes introduced the following resolution; WHEREAS, it appears from the statement of W. A. Pillow, a member of the Board of Equalization for 1924, herewith attached, that the Board by error placed a valuation of $9325.00 on the improvements on Block 43, assessed to Emilie S. Kreisle, et al. as the Unit System value, whereas $8400.00 is the proper valuation under the Unit System and recommends that correction be made pending payment of the taxes, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby instructed to make the correction suggested on his rolls for 1924, and take credit for the difference. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen absent. Councilman Searight introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Mayor be and he is hereby directed to execute the quitclaim deed of the City of Austin to Simon Gillis of a strip of land, 30 feet in width and 590.8 feet in length, extending from Wilson Street to Bouldin Creek abutting the north line of Block 3 of the Doughty Subdivision in South Austin, said quitclaim deed being given to said Gillis in consideration of the dedication by him, first, of a strip of land, 45 feet wide, as the extension of Crockett Street from Wilson Street to Bouldin Creek; and, second, of a strip of land, 22 feet wide, added to the north side of Live Oak Street from Wilson Street to Bouldin Creek, and to be used as a part of said Live Oak Street between said points. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen absent. The following report of the Board of Equalization was read and ordered filed, and Councilman Haynes moved that the thanks of the City Council be extended to the Board for their valuable services rendered. Motion prevailed by 491 492 the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen absent. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: Body. "Austin, Texas, November 23, 1925. The Board of Equalization makes the following report to your Honorable We have adhered to the Unit System's figures as a rule, lowering values in a few instances, raising the same in others, especially on the ground. We have examined the new improvements very carefully and, after making measuremente, etc., placed what we considered proper values on same, taking such pains to prevent anything that can be called favoritism or discrimination. In doing this, we looked into the record of permits taken out. We found a large number of residences erected in the year 1924 for which no permite were on record. Carefully considered proper valuations on same. If the owner of the lot could be found, notice was sent; otherwise they were assessed as OWNER UNKNOWN. In this connection, will state the total assessed valuation amounts to about $85,000.00. This amount is, of course, in addition to that found by permits. This might be better expressed as "pick ups". The Board calls attention to excellent help rendered by the entire force in the Assessor's office. Very truly yours, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION By (Sgd) W. A. Pillow, Chairman. (Sgd) E. J. Barkley (Sgd) Simon Gillis, Members. " Councilman Searight introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, in the adjustment of the claim of Wiley Wallace and wife; Thelma Lee Wallace, for damages in the matter of disinterment of the body of their child, Dorothy Nell Wallace, it was agreed that the said Wiley Wallace and wife were entitled to select and have conveyed to them a lot in Oakwood Cemetery Annex; and WHEREAS, said Wiley Wallace and wife, Thelma Lee Wallace, have selected Cemetery Lot No. 369, Section "E", Oakwood Cemetery Annex. Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute a deed to said Wiley Wallace and wife to Lot No. 369, Section "E", Oakwood Cemetery Annex. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen absent. The Council then recessed. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, December 1st, 1925. 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 Searight introduced the following resolution: