104 City Manager Johnson laid before the Council request of Company "D", 141at Infantry, that the City make an appropriation for the upkeep of this Company. It was the opinion of the Council that such expense should not be borne by the City. 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, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. OW M Fadden Approved! Mayor. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: L 2 Austin, Texas, April 28th, 1927. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; absent, Councilman Reed. The Minutes of the last meetings were read and adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Barker moved that the Council lend its co-operation and support to the proposal of the American Film Company in presenting a motion picture program at the Hancock Opera House, or other picture shows that may offer their services, from the hours of two to six o'clock P. M., Sunday May 1st; the entire proceeds from which to be turned over to the Red Cross for the relief of the Mississippi River flood sufferers. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Miss Ione Spears, Secretary of the University Young Women's Christian Association, appeared before the Council and asked for a remission of the penalty and interest on hack taxes against said Association. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for proper resolution. Thurlow Weed, representing the Young Men's Business League, asked that the Council designate a strip of land on the Tourist Grounds at Barton Springs for use by the Girl Scouts in lieu of a strip of ground heretofore set apart for their use by the City. The matter was referred to City Attorney Rector for proper resolution. The application of Paul M. Deats, Owner, for permission to erect a gasoline filling station at the corner of 19th and Rio Grande Streets, was read and Councilman Steck moved that the permit be not granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The request of Herman Becker to erect a loading station was referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer for recommendation to the Council at its next meeting. Mayor McFadden moved that the City Manager be directed to proceed with negotiations with J. C. Bryant for the securing of a tract of land of six acres along Shoal Creek. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Kayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Pannell moved that the costs in the case of Im. Smith vs. City of Austin for speeding be remitted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $3,866.00 be set aside and appropriated out of the General Fund for relief work, said sum to be disbursed to the United Charities in five installments, the first installment payable on May 1,1927. Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $85.00 is hereby set aside and appropriated out of the General Fund, to be used in addition and supplementary to the salary of truck-drivers, as appears in Item No. 21103, Street & Bridge Division, Engineering Department, General Budget of 1927. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $42.50 is hereby set aside and appropriated out of the General Fund, as automobile allowance for Paving Inspector, said sum being in addition and supplementary to the sum of $300.00 heretofore appropriated for said purpose, under Account No. 30806, Engineering Office, Engineering Department, General Budget of 1927. Mayor McFadden moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none. Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $1,200.00 is hereby set aside and appropriated out of the General Fund for the purpose of paying the salary of one blacksmith said appropriation to be in addition to and supplementary to the appropriations heretofore made under Street & Bridge Division, Engineering Department, General Budget of 1927. Mayor McFadden moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. 105 106 Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $2,500..00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, for the purpose of reimbursing the International-Great Northern Railway Company for work done in widening the roadway under the International-Creat Northern Railway track on West Sixth Street, in accordance with the terms of the action of the City Council on October 1, 1925. Mayor McFadden moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $3,000.00 is hereby set aside and appropriated out of the General Fund for the purpose of the construction of bridges, said sum being in addition to and supplementary to the item of $4,000.00 for bridges, heretofore appropriated in the General Budget under Account No. 21952, Streets & Bridges Division Engineering Department. Councilman Barker moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, it appears that 512x148) feet off the Southwest corner of Outlot No. 20, Division "O", City of Austin, Texas, has been assessed for City taxes for the year 1924, in the name of the First Street Christian Church; and WHEREAS, it is shown that this property has been used exclusively for church purposes since the month of December, 1923, and that on account of such fact same should be exempted from City taxes for said year; 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 of said property from the tax rolls for the year 1924. Mayor McFadden moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayев, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, there was assessed for City taxes for the year 1926 one Moon automobile, Motor No. 8451, License No. 806-612, against C. J. Barr, in amount of $500.00; and WHEREAS, it appears from an affidavit signed by the Houston-Penn Motor Company, and also an affidavit signed by Mr. C. J. Barr, the owner of said car, that said car was not in his possession on the 1st day of January, 1926, and the Council finds said facts to be true; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Assessor and Tax Collector be instructed to strike said assessment from the tax rolls. Mayor McFadden moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. 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 Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: 107 Approved. W.M Fadden Mayor. Austin, Texas, May 5th, 1927. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; absent, Councilman Reed. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Pannell moved that same be adopted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden announced that the Council would proceed with the oaths of office and organization of the new council. Judge Ed R. Kone, Judge of the Corporation Court, then administered the oath of office to P. W. McFadden, Leo O. Mueller, V. H. Pannell, and E. L. Steck. The roll was called for the new council and the following answered present: P. W. McFadden, Leo O. Mueller, V. H. Pannell, and E. L. Steck; absent, Dave C. Reed. Mayor McFadden then announced that nominations for mayor were in order. Councilman Pannell nominated P. W. McFadden as Mayor. The nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 3; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent, Mayor McFadden present but not voting. Mayor McFadden nominated V. H. Pannell as Mayor Pro Tom. Nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell and Steck,4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden nominated Adam R. Johnson as City Manager. Nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden nominated Ed R. Kone as Judge of the Corporation Court. Nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller nominated Cal M. Browne as Clerk of the Corporation Court. Nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that the Council defer the selection of a Health Officer until the Council could have a conference with the Health Advisory Board, and also hear the report of Ex-Councilman Barker, who was appointed by the Council as a committee of one to submit recommendations for such Health Officer. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden then nominated Dr. Lee Edens as Acting Health Officer until such time as a permanent Health Officer should be appointed by the Council. Nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen