T REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, December 22, 1927, The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; absent, none. The Council received bids for the purchase of Austin City Hospital Bonds Series of 1928, in the amount of $100,000.00, as voted by the tax payers of the City of Austin on June 25th, 1926. The following bids were submitted for said bonds: For 44% serial bonde maturing over a period of 20 years: Braun, Bosworth & Co., Toledo, Ohio, par, accrued interest and $580.00; Mercantile Trust and Savings Bank, Dallas, Texas, represented by Frank K. MoGehee par, accrued Interest and $1,235.00; Geo. L. Simpson & Company, Dallas, represented by Geo. L. Simpson par, accrued interest and $515.00; Ames Emerich & Company, Chicago, and J. E. Jarrett, San Antonio, Texas, par, accrued interest and $1,150.00; B. F. Dittman, represented by S. L. Austin par, accrued interest and $300.00; Taylor. Ewart, Chicago, par, accrued interest and $719.00; Harris Trust & Savings Company, Chicago, and Garrett & Company, Dallas, Texas, - par, accrued interest and $833.50; Seasongood & Mayer, Cincinnati, Ohio, $203.00; - - par, accrued interest and Dallas Trust & Savings Bank, Dallas, par, accrued interest and $177.50 Security Trust Company, Austin, par, accrued interest and $1,000.00; G. H. Walker and First National Bank, St. Louis, par, accrued interest and $679.00; Morris Mather & Company, Chicago, par, accrued interest and $1,280.00; C. W. McNear & Company, Chicago, par, accrued interest and $900.00; Detroit Trust Company, Detroit, Michigan, - par, accrued interest and $1,476.00; 0. W. Whitis & Company, New York, par, accrued interest and $535.00; H. A. Wroe, Austin, par, accrued interest and $900.00; Stern Bros. & Company, Kansas City, par, accrued interest and $1,219.50; For 4 Serial Bonde maturing over a period of 30 years: Mercantile Trust & Savings Company, Dallas, represented by Frank K. MoGehee, par, accrued interest and $2,145.00; Geo. L. Simpson & Company, Dallas, represented by Geo. L. Simpson, par, accrued interest and $1,510.00; Ames Emerich & Company, Chicago, and J. E. Jarrett, San Antonio, par, accrued interest and $1,500.00; Taylor Ewart, Chicago, par, accrued interest and $1,529.00; Texas Bank & Trust Company, Austin par, accrued interest and $1,001.00; Harris Trust & Savings Company, Chicago, and Garrett & Company, Dallas, par, accrued interest and $1,717.50; Seasongood & Mayer, Cincinnati, Ohio, par, accrued interest and $2,456.00; $523.00; Dallas Trust & Savings Bank, Dallas, par, accrued interest and $743.38; Detroit Trust Company, Detroit, Michigan, par, accrued interest and 217 318 H. A. Wroe, Austin, par, accrued interest and $1,350.00; Stern Bros. & Company, Kansas City, par, accrued interest and $2,157.50; Caldwell & Company, Austin, par and accrued interest and $2,680.00; For 44% Serial Bonda maturing over a period of 40 years: Geo. L. Simpson & Company, Dallas, par, accrued interest and $2,180.00; represented by Geo. L. Simpson, Ames Emerich & Company, Chicago, and J. E. Jarrett, San Antonio, Texas,par, accrued interest and $1,750.00; Taylor Ewart, Chicago, - par, accrued interest and $2,109.00; Harris Trust & Savings Company, Chicago, and Garrett & Company, Dallas,par, accrued interest and $2,388.50; H. A. Wroe, Austin, par, accrued interest and $1,450.00; Stern Bros. & Company, Kansas City, par, accrued interest and $2,357.50; For 416 Serial Bonde maturing over a period of 20 years: Ames Emerich & Company, Chicago, and J. E. Jarrett, San Antonio, Tехав,par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $970.00; Taylor Ewart, Chicago, par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $1,179.00; - Harris Trust & Savings Company, Chicago, and Garrett & Company, Dallas,par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $1,267.00; Dallas Trust & Savings Bank, Dallas, par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $1,650.00; T. H. Bowman & Company, Austin, par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $660.00; Security Trust Company, Austin, - par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $750.00; G. H. Walker and First National Bank, St. Louis, - par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $995.00; For 41% Serial Bonde maturing over a period of 30 years: Ames Emerich & Company, Chicago and J. E. Jarrett, San Antonio, - par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $1,470.00; Harris Trust & Savings Company, Chicago, and Garrett & Company, Dallas, par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $1,267.00; Dallas Trust & Savings Bank, Dallas, par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc. of $2,390.00; Kauffman, Smith & Company of St. Louis, by T. H. Bowman & Company, Austin par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $660.00; G. H. Walker and First National Bank, St. Louis, par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $2,560.00. For 41% Serial Bonde maturing over a period of 40 years: Ames Emerich & Company, Chicago and J. E. Jarrett, San Antonio, par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $2,050.00; Taylor Ewart, Chicago, par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc. of $1,300.00; Harris Trust & Savings Company, Chicago, and Garrett & Company, Dallas, par and accrued interest less the expense of printing, etc., of $1,267.00; , Dallas Trust & Savings Bank, Dallas, - par and accrued interest less the expense of printing, etc., of $2,450.00; For 46 Serial Bonds maturing over a period of 20 years: Dallas Trust & Savings Bank, Dallas, par and accrued interest less the expense of printing, etc., of $2,650.00; Security Trust Company, Austin, for B. J. Von Ingen & Company, New York,par and accrued interest less the expense of printing, etc. of $3,150.00; 219 For 44 Serial Bonde maturing over a period of 30 years; Dallas Trust & Savings Bank, Dallas, par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $5,500.00; For 44 Serial Bonds maturing over a period of 40 years; Dallas Trust & Savings Bank, Dallas, - par and accrued interest, less the expense of printing, etc., of $6,250.00. Councilman Reed moved that no split-rate bids be considered. Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none, The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Councilman Reed moved that in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer, the revised plat of Castle Court, being a part of Block. 5, Outlot 5, Division "Z" of the City of Austin, as certified to by Robert Thompson, Owner, on the 20th day of December, A. D. 1927, be approved by the City Council in lieu of the plat heretofore recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, Plat Book 3, page 119, and that the designation of Castle Court as set forth by said revised plåt be accepted as a public driveway by the City of Austin; such acceptance not to be final, however, until the revised plat, together with its accompanying certificate, have been recorded in the Travis County Deed Records. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The request of the American Club, Owner of Blocks 1 and 2, Fairview Park, that the city abandon a portion of The Circle and accept in lieu of same certain other land adjacent thereto for street purposes, was referred to the City Attorney for attention and report to the Council. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, there was assessed for the year 1926 upon the West one-half of Lot No. 8, Block #1, Grooms Addition, upon a value of $100.00, taxes in the amount of $2.20; and WHEREAS, it has been shown that the aforesaid property is owned by the South Texas Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and was, and is, and has been used exclusively for religious purposes since the first day of January, 1926; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Tax Assessor & Collector be and he is hereby instructed to strike said taxes from the tax roll, and to take credit accordingly. Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, there was assessed against W. P. Grumbles, taxes for the years 1919, 1920, and 1921 on a pavilion or grandstand located at Lake Austin Park; and WHEREAS, it has been shown that said property was not within the いいいいい 220 corporate limits of the City of Austin; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Tax Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby instructed to strike from his rolls all taxes assessed against said property for said years, and to take credit accordingly. Motion Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of the above resolution. prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, there was assessed against R. A. Hittaon for the year 1926 taxes aggregating $33.00 upon the value of $1500.00 on the improvements on Lots Nos. 4 and 5, Block #18, Hyde Park Addition No. 1, of the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, it has been shown that the improvements on said property were in the course of construction upon the first day of January, 1926, and the exact value on that date cannot be definitely determined; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the estimated value of $500.00 be placed on said property for the purpose of assessing taxes against it for the year 1926, and the City Tax Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby instructed to so correct his rolls that the valuation of $500.00, and the taxes computable upon that amount shall be reflected and to take credit accordingly. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, there was assessed against the Girls' Settlement Club for the year 1926 upon property described as Lots Nos. 22, 23, 24, and 25, Block #2, Outlot 77, Division "D", Lakeview Addition of the City of Austin, Texas, taxes aggregating $27.95; and WHEREAS, it has been shown that such property is used exclusively for public charity and that the taxes on Lots Nos. 22 and 25 have been paid in the amount of $11.11, and that the taxes on Lots Nos. 23 and 24 in the amount of $16.84 are at the present time unpaid; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Tax Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby instructed to refund the Girls' Settlement Club $11.11, same being the taxes paid on Lots Nos. 22 and 25, and he is hereby instructed to strike from his rolls, the taxes charged against Lots Nos. 23 and 24, and to take credit accordingly. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, taxes in the amount of $6.41 for the year 1925 and $6.05 for the year 1926 were assessed against Lot No. 11 1/2, Outlot #46, Division "0"; and WHEREAS, it has been shown that on the first day of January of each of these years said property was owned by the Pentacostal Church of God of Austin, Texas, and was, and is used solely for religious purposes; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Tax Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby instructed to strike from his rolls said assessment for each of said years, and to cancel the taxes computed thereon, and to take credit accordingly. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, there was included in the value assessed against Hal C.Weaver for the year 1926 upon Lot No. 6, Block #1, Outlot 74, Division "D" in University Heights, Austin, Texas, the amount of $4,400.00 for improvements; and WHEREAS, it is shown that said improvements did not exist on the first day of January, 1926; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Tax Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby instructed to so correct his rolls that the said valuation of $4,400.00 and the tax calculated thereon shall be stricken from the same. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, there was assessed against Myrtle Campbell for the year 1926 one 1921 Ford Coupe at a valuation of $250.00 taxes in the amount of $5.50 and , WHEREAS, it has been shown that said valuation of $250.00 was excessive and that $100.00 more truly reflects the true value of said automobile at the date for assessing 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 and he is hereby instructed to correct his rolls so that the assessed valuation of said automobile shall be $100.00 and the taxes assessed thereon shall be $2.20. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, there was assessed against A. M. Scott for the year 1926 one 1925 Chevrolet Automobile at a valuation of $500.00, taxes in the amount of $11.00; and WHEREAS, it has been shown that said valuation of $500.00 was excessive and that $250.00 more truly reflects the true value of said automobile at the date for assessing 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 and he is hereby instructed to correct his rolls so that the assessed valuation of said automobile shall be $250.00 and the taxes assessed thereon shall be $5.50. 221 222 Councilman Reed moved the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Kotion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Kueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor HoFadden laid before the Council the following resolution : WHEREAS, there was assessed against Burt Brydson for the year 1926 one 1924 Buick Automobile at a valuation of $600.00, taxes in the amount of $13.20; and WHEREAS, it has been shown that said valuation of $600.00 was excessive, and that $300.00 more truly reflects the true value of said automobile at the date for assessing 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 and he is hereby instructed to correct his rolls so that the assessed valuation of said automobile shall be $300.00 and the taxes assessed thereon shall be $6.60. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following application: * Austin, Texas, December 15,1927. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Dear Sir: Austin, Texas. I wish to make application for a permit to erect a drive-in gasoline filling station at 1300 East 6th Street, northeast corner of Attoyac and 6th Streets. Thanking you for your prompt attention to this matter, I am, Yours very truly, (Sgd) E. L. Jackson, 1304 East 6th St." Councilman Reed moved that the permit be granted, subject to the following recommendations of the Safety Committee: Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: "Austin, Texas, December 15, 1927. We, your committee on the application of E. L. Jackson asking for permission to erect a drive-in gasoline filling station at 1300 East 6th Street, make the following report: We, the committee, recommend that this permission be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property lines, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts. 2. That buildings shall be constructed in accordance with regulations governing building construction inside of the "Fire Limits". Walls to be of concrete, brick, stone, or tile, the roof covering to be tile, metal, gravel or Underwriters approved composition roofing material, pillars supporting roof that extends over driveways shall be reinforced concrete or brick, underside of roof over drive-ways shall be covered with metal. 3. 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. 4. That gasoline tanks, pumps and other equipment that is used in connection with the operation of a drive-in gasoline filling station shall be so located that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any manner obstruct the sidewalks, streets or alleys. 5. That provision shall be made to take care of waste oils and water, by having the proper connections with sanitary or storm Bewer, connection to be made under the supervision of the City Engineering Department. 2 223 6. That lighting shall be done with electric lights and all electric wiring shall be done in accordance with regulations governing the wiring of gasoline filling stations, and shall be approved by the City Electrical Department. 7. That "NO SMOKING" signs shall be displayed at all times and no person shall be permitted to smoke or have any open flame on premises where gasoline is stored or handled. 8. That there shall be provided and kept in an accessible place at all times at least one approved chemical fire extinguisher. 9. That permission shall be granted subject to the above conditions, and the present and future rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating gasoline 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 E. L. Jackson has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Sgd) J. E. Woody, Fire Chief. R. F. Rockwood, Fire Marshal. Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. J. Bouldin Rector, City Attorney. Approved: (Sgd) Adam R. Johnson, City Manager. " The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. A letter of appreciation, signed by H. H. Luedecke, General Chairman of the Christmas Decoration Committees, for extra lights placed in the business district for the Christmas celebration was read to the Council. Councilman Reed moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. AFTERNOON SESSION The Council was called to order by the Mayor pursuant to adjournment. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; absent, Councilman Pannell. The Mayor stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of considering the bids for the purchase of the Austin City Hospital Bonds received at the morning session of the Council. After a careful consideration and comparison by the City Council of all bida for said bonds submitted, Councilman Reed moved that the bid of Kauffman, Smith & Company of St. Louis, by T. H. Bowman, be accepted as the highest and best bid for the purchase of said bonds. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Pannell absent. The bid of Kauffman, Smith & Company as accepted by the City Council is as follows: 224 To the Hon. Mayor and Commissioners, City of Austin, Texas. Dear Sirs: , , "Austin, December 22, 1927. For $100,000 legally issued Hospital Bonds of City of Austin, dated January 1, 1928, and to mature according to the serial maturities on the 30-year basis as per schedule of maturities hereto attached, said bonds to be of the denominations of $1000, bearing interest at the rate of 44 per cent per annum, payable semi-annually, both principal and interest payable at Chase National Bank in the City of New York, New York, WE WILL PAY YOU par and accrued interest to date of delivery, less $660.00 to be allowed for attorney's fees and printing bonds. This bid is made expressly subject to the approval of the Attorney General of Texas and Chapman, Cutler & Parker of Chicago, or some other reputable and disinterested attorney selected or approved by us, of the legality of said bonds and the taxation provisions relating thereto, you agreeing to furnish us promptly and prior to the delivery of said bonds, with a full certified transcript of all proceedings had incident to the issuance of said bonds, and to furnish such other certificates and take such further action, if any, as such attorney may reasonably request. We herewith hand you Cashier's check for $1000.00 as evidence of our good faith in complying with the terms and conditions of this bid, which is to apply as part payment of said bonds when the legality of same has been approved as above set forth, and to be forfeited as liquidated damages should we fail or refuse to take up said bonds as above provided. Said check is to be immediately returned to us if this bid is not accepted or if the bonds are not approved as above provided. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Kauffman, Smith & Company of St. Louis, By T. H. Bowman. (Exhibit attached to said bid) BERIAL MATURITIES ON 30 YEAR BASIS AS FOLLOWS: Bonds Number 1 2 and 3, inclusive 4 and 5, 6 and 7, $1,000 due July 1, 1928. 2,000 " 1929 " 2,000 1930 2,000 1931 8 and 9, " 2,000 6 1932 10 and 11, 2,000 " 12 and 13, 2,000 11 14 14 and 15, 2,000 " tf 16 and 17, N 2,000 " " " 1933 1934 1935 1936 18 and 19, 2,000 n M 1937 " 20 and 21, 2,000 " " " 1938 22 and 23, 2,000 1939 24 to 26, 3,000 H " 1940 27 to 29, 3,000 4 14 1941 ព # " 30 to 32, 3,000 11 11 14 1942 33 to 35, 3,000 1943 36 to 38, 3,000 " H 1944 39 to 42 4,000 竹 , 1945 43 to 46, 4,000 N 11 1946 47 to 50, 4,000 11 1947 " 51 to 54, 4,000 " " 55 to 58, 59 to 63, 29, 4,000 " " 1948 1949 5,000 1950 64 to 68, 5,000 " " 1951 69 to 73, 5,000 N 1952 74 to 78, 5,000 " " 1953 79 to 83, 5.000 84 to 88, 5,000 " 4 1954 " 1955 94 160; 8,888 M 1956 N " N 1957 225 Councilman Reed moved that the Council recess subject to call of the Mayor. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Pannell absent, The Council then recessed. Approved VM den Mayor. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, December 29, 1927. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro tem Pannell. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; absent, Mayor McFadden. The Minutes of the last meetings were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Mayor McFadden absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE HOSPITAL BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Mueller moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Mayor McFadden absent. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Mueller moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance placed on its third reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Mayor McFadden absent. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Mueller moved that the ordinance be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Mayor McFadden absent. Councilman Reed moved that the request of the Texas Capital Poultry Association, for a remission of the charge of $27.24 for lights used by said Asso- ciation during their show held in November past, be granted Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Mayor McFadden absent. Councilman Reed moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the fol2