97 Mayor HoFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the improvements on Lot 18, Block 4, Outlot 70, Division "D" Byrne Addition, City of Austin, Texas, were assessed for taxes for the year 1926; and WHEREAS, it appears from the affidavit of Chas. E. Newton, owner of said property, that there were no improvements on said property on January 1st, 1926 and the City Council so finds; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Tax Assessor and Collector be instructed to strike said assessment as to said improvements from the rolls. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Reed, 3; nays, none, Councilmen Barker and Steck absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, there was assessed for taxes for the year 1926 a certain 1925 model Hudson Coach automobile as the property of C. A. Schutze in the sum of $700.00; and WHEREAS, it has been shown that said assessment is excessive and that same should be reduced to $450.00; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said assessment be corrected so as to read $450.00, and that such fact be noted on the tax roll. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Reed, 3; nays, none, Councilmen Barker and Steck absent. Councilman Reed moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Reed, 3; nays, none, Councilmen Barker and Steck absent. The Council then recessed. W.M Faade Approved: Mayor. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, April 14,1927, The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed 4; absent, Councilman Steck. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of same. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. The following report of the City Clerk as to the results of the municipal election held April 4th, 1927, was read and ordered filed: "Austin, Texas, April 7, 1927. To The Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Austir., Texas. Gentlemen: In accordance with the provisions of the City Charter, I teg to report that I have carefully canvassed the returns of the general election held in the City of Austin on April 4th, 1927, and I hereby certify the total results thereof as follows: FOR COUNCILMEN IST WARD J. V. T. Goslin 116 2ND WARD 108 3RD WARD 4TH WARD 5TH WARD 6TH WARD 7TH WARD TOTAL 134. 258 131 68 200 1,015 Harry L. Haynes 118 125 191 298 122 69 226 1,149 P. W. McFadden 240 359 759 1096 351 206 282 3,293 Leo 0. Vueller 249 347 784 1098 382 213 307 3,380 V. H. Pannell 196 327 694 947 323 191 267 2,945. D. O. Patton 123 163 217 342 191 108 250 1,394 Dave C. Reed 164 266 649 910 271 157 197 2,614 E. L. Steck 298 430 871 1238 429 249 414 3,929 W. D. Yett 115 108 169 248 121 73 200 1,034 C. N. Avery 1 1 1 3 Geo. Dowell 1 1 J. D. Rector Total Votes cast 1 1 334 463 919 1325 493 283 492 rejected 17 counted 476 Grand Total of all Votes cast 4,292 Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Hallie McKellar, City Clerk.. 98 Mayor KoFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, by virtue of an election held in the City of Austin, Texas, on the 4th day of April, A. D. 1927, for the purpose of electing five councilmen, the official returns from the election officials certified and showed, and thereafter a canvass of said returns by Ben V. Barker and V. H. Pannell, a committee appointed by the City Council to canvass said returns, also showed that the following individuals severally received the vote set opposite their names, respectively, to-wit: ------1,015 Votes --------1,149 Goalin, J. и. т. --- Haynes, Harry L. McFadden, P. W. 3,293 Mueller, Leo 0. -- 3,380 Pannell, V. H. -2,945 Patton, D. ٥٠ -----1,394 Reed, Dave 0. -----2,614 Steck, E. L. -3,929 Yett, W. D. -1,034 Avery, C. Ν. 3 Dowell, Geo. 1 1 and Rector, J. D. WHEREAS, it appears that P. W. McFadden, Leo 0. Mueller, V. H. Pannell, Dave C. Reed, and E. L. Steck have received the highest number of votes cast for councilmen at said election; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That, in accordance with said returns as received and canvassed, the following named persons are hereby declared duly elected and authorized to qualify for the positions of councilmen for the term of two years, beginning May 1st, A.D. 1927: P. W. McFadden Leo O. Mueller V. H. Pannell Dave C. Reed E. L. Steck. Councilman Barker moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion pre vailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor ИсFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. Mayor MoFadden moved that the report of the Engineers, R. A. Thompson and G. R. Kenny, on the Texas Power & Light Company's proposal be accepted and referred to the committee appointed by the Council to consider such proposal. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. A. C. Baldwin appeared before the Council with reference to financial assistance to be given by the City to the United Charities for the remainder of their fiscal year. The matter was referred to the City Manager for report back to the Council. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING INTERNATIONAL- GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY TO CON- STRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SPUR TRACK OVER A PORTION OF EAST FOURTH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF CITY BLOCK NUMBER FORTY. 99 100 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Reed moved the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Moradden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Reed moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Stock absent. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Reed moved that same be finally passed. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Counoilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinances AN ORDENANCE AUTHORIZING THE INTERNATIONALGREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY TO CONSTRUOT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SPUR TRACK IN THE ALLEY RUNNING THROUGH BLOOK NUMBER 21, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Reed moved a suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its second reading. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Reed moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor NoFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4;: nays, none, Councilmen Steck absent. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Reed moved that same be finally passed. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor NoFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. The application of J. G.Dooley to install a gasoline filling station at 803) East 23rd Street was read and Councilman Reed moved that the application be granted in accordance with the following report of the Safety Committee upon same: "Austin, Texas, April 14,1927. Hon. Mayor and City Council, City of Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: We, your committee appointed to investigate the application of J. G. Dooley requesting permission to erect and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station at 803 Last 23rd Street, make the following reporti We recommend that this permission be granted subject to the following conditionst 1. That all buildings, gasoline storage tanks, pumps and other equipment shall be placed inside the pro 2. property line. shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and shall be That gasoline storage tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and installed in compliance with State and City regulations governing such installations. 3. That gasoline pumps and other service equipment shall be so placed that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any manner obstruct traffic on either sidewalk or street. 4. That all lighting shall be by electric lights and all wiring done under the supervision of the City Electrical Department. 5. That "NO SMOKING" signs shall be prominently displayed at all times and no person permitted to smoke or have any open flames on premises where gasoline is sold or handled. 6. 7. That chemical fire extinguishers shall be installed for emergency use. That necessary arrangements be made to take care of all waste water, grease and oil by having proper connections with storm sewer or sanitary sewer, in accordance with instructions of the City Engineer. A. : 4 8. That permission be granted, subject to the above conditions and the present and future regulations, rules and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas applying to or regulating auto filling stations, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted, subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said J. G. Dooley has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations or ordinances. By CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE, J. E. Woody, Chief Fire Department R. F. Rockwood, City Fire Marshal Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. J. Bouldin Rector, City Attorney. The application of W. F. Adams to install a gasoline filling station at 3700 Guadalupe Street was read and Councilman Reed moved that the application be granted in accordance with the following report of the Safety Committee upon same Hon. Mayor and City Council, City of Austin, Texas. Gentlemen; "Austin, Texas, April 14, 1927. We, your committee appointed to investigate the application of Adams Service Station, requesting permission to erect and operate a drive-in gasoline filling at 3700 Guadalupe Street, make the following report: We recommend that this permission be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That all buildings, gasoline storage tanks, pumps and other equipment shall be placed inside the the property line. 2. That gasoline storage tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and shall be installed in compliance with State and City regulations governing such installations. 3. That gasoline pumps and other service equipment shall be so placed that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any manner obstruct traffic on either sidewalk or street. 4. That all lighting shall be by electric lights and all wiring done under the supervision of the City Electrical Department. 5. That "NO SMOKING" signs shall be prominently displayed at all times and no person permitted to smoke or have any open flames on premises where gasoline is sold or handled. 6. That chemical fire extinguishers shall be installed for emergency use. 7. That necessary arrangements be made to take care of all waste water, grease and oil by having proper connections with storm sewer or sanitary sewer, in accordance with instructions of the City Engineer. 8. That permission be granted, subject to the above conditions and the present and future regulations, rules and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating auto filling stations, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted, subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Adams Service Station has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations or ordinances. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE, By J. E. Woody, Chief Fire Department R. F. Rockwood, City Fire Marshal Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer J. Bouldin Rector, City Attorney. 101 102 Councilman Reed moved that City Manager Johnson be authorized to purchase a new pumper for the East Austin Fire Station upon the best terms possible. Motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. City Manager Johnson was authorized by the Council to pay the claim of Miss Hornsby, in the amount of $24.85, for damages to her automobile by reason of a collision with one of the City's motorcycles. Councilman Barker moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. The Council then reесеssеd. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: ; : Approved: Mayor. Austin, Texas, April 21,1927. 1. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; absent, Councilmen Barker and Reed. Councilman Pannell moved that, in view of the fact that the Council had been Ex-Volunteer invited to participate in the Firemen's parade, the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; nays, none, Councilmen Barker and Reed absent. The Council then recessed. OKM Fadden : Approved: Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, April 22, 1927. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. City Manager Johnson laid before the Council the matter of an increase in the budget appropriation of the following: Salary of One Truck Driver, Street Department, from $95.00 to $100.00 per month; Salary of Blacksmith, Street Department, from $95.00 to $100.00 per month; Gasoline allowance for Paving Inspector from $25.00 to $30.00 per month; Salary of Police and Grounds Man at Barton Springs from $110.00 to $130.00 during the bathing season.