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Austin: Sewer Plans & Fiscal Strength

Friday, March 12, 1926 special called
  • Approved the construction of a storm sewer through Oakwood Cemetery, awarding the contract to Johnson Brothers.
  • Reviewed a medical claim for services provided to a city fireman, referring it to the Superintendent of Police.
  • Noted the city's strong financial position, with an annual report highlighting a "small bonded debt" for Austin.

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Avery moved that same be adopted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen, and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The claim of Scott & Gregg, Physicians, for services rendered F. M. Giles, City Fireman, was presented and Councilman Avery moved that same be referred to the Superintendent of Police. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen, and Searight, 5; nayes, none. filed. The report of C. N. Avery for the month of February was read and ordered Bide of J. P. McDonald, Julius F. Johnson, Johnson Brothers, C.A.Maufrais Carl Knape, Ben Knape, and Austin Bridge Company, to build a storm sewer through Oakwood Cemetery were opened and read and Councilman Avery moved that same be referred to the City Engineer for his report back to the Council at ten o'clock Friday, March 12th, 1926. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen, and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The Council then recessed. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, March 12,1926. 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 report of C. E. Leonard, City Engineer, on bids for construction of storm sewer through Oakwood Cemetery was laid before the Council and Councilman Searight moved that the bid of Johnson Brothers be accepted as the best bid. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen absent. The Council then adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Joe Honsby Austin, Texas, March 18,1926. 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 adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen absent. Councilman Haynes introduced his annual report for the year 1925 as Superintendent of Receipts, Disbursements and Accounts. Councilman Haynes laid before the Council the following communication: To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: "Austin, Texas, March 18, 1926. In reference to my annual report for 1925, I desire to congratulate the Administration and our Citizens on the small bonded debt and the generally 545