520 busses and for making left turn onto Brazos Street by southbound busses when the north red signal light is showing at 6th and Brazos Streets. Councilman Mueller moved that the City Manager be authorized to install a fire escape at the new unit of the City Hospital, at an approximate cost of $425.00. 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. Councilman Reed moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. 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, Hayor McFadden absent. The Council then recessed. Approved: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: V.H. Tammell Mayor Pro Tem. Austin, Texas, August 23, 1928. The Council was called to order by Mayor Pro tem. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; absent, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved that same be adopted as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. A petition, signed by August Schenck and others, protesting against the inclusion of a part of Ridgetop in the proposed city limits extension, was read and ordered filed and the petitioners were given assurance that the matter would be taken under advisement. M. O. Rhody appeared before the Council relative to the erection of a filling station on the property owned by him at 19th and East Avenue. Action on the matter was held in abeyance, pending a further conference of the City Manager with the Park Board. City Manager Johnson laid before the Council letter from Stanley S. Smith protesting against the valuation of $2765.00 for the year 1927 placed on Lot 5, Block 2, Outlot 69, Division "D", owned by him, and also letter from S. W. Mabry, Finance Director, showing that this property is equalized with adjoining property. Councilman Reed moved that in view of the facts as presented to the Council, the claim of said Stanley S. Smith for a reduction in his assessment be not allowed, and the City Manager be directed to so advise said Stanley S. Smith. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Reed; absent, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck, 2; nays, none. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the General Budget of the City of Austin for the year 1928 provides an appropriation of $3,000.00 for Public Liability Insurance, Account No. 77403; and WHEREAS, it having been ascertained from an audit of the pay rolls of the city by the Zurich General Accident and Liability Insurance Company that there is an additional premium of $479.82 due on said policy for the year 1927; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of Four Hundred, Seventy-nine Dollars and Eighty-two Centa ($479.82) be and the same is hereby transferred from the Item of "Reserve for Contingencies" in the budget for the Water, Light and Power Department for the year 1928, and credited to Account No. 77403-Public Liability Insurance, in payment of said additional premium for the year 1927. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Austin Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Austin Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A 4 inch gas main on West 10th Street, beginning at a point 79 feet east of and 19.25 feet north of the intersection of the south line of West 10th Street and the east line of Baylor Street. Thence westerly along a line 19.25 feet distant from and parallel to the south line of West 10th Street to the east line of Baylor Street, said gas main to have a cover of not less than 1 1/2 feet. That the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said Company by the City of Austin. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. A petition from the Augustana Association of Charities of the Техав Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod of North America, asking that Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, in the W. A. Harper Re-Subdivision of Blocks 5 to 8, inclusive, of the Ward Addition to the City of Austin, be exempted from taxation on account of same being held for charitable purposes, was read, and Councilman Reed moved that so long as this property is held as a site for a charitable institution, the Tax Assessor and Collector be instructed to allow the taxes against same to accrue, and in the event that a building is erected thereon for said purpose, the taxes so accrued shall be remitted; but, in the event 521 522 that this property is later disposed of and not used for charitable purposes, the taxes so accrued against same shall be collectible. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, August 23,1928. To the City Council, Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: I hereby request permission to install and operate a filling station at the corner of Chicon and 1st Streets upon the property of W. R. Schultz, said filling station to be installed and operated in accordance with the regulations as set forth by the City Council of Austin, Texas. Yours very truly, (Sgd) J. J. Oyervides." "Austin, Teхав, Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: We, your committee on the application of J. J. Oyervides, asking permission to install and operate a dive-in gasoline filling station at Chicon and East 1st Streets, 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 line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the City Engineering Department for entrances and driveways, building plans to be approved by the City Building Inspector. 2. That ceiling of that portion of the building that extends over driveways shall be covered with metal. Supports for portion extended over driveway to be supported by brick or reinforced concrete pillars. 3. That gasoline storage tanks and pumps and equipment used in connection therewith shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. All equipment to be installed in compliance with City and State regulations governing such installations. All equipment to be inspected and approved before being placed in service. 4. That gasoline pumps and other equipment used in connection with the operation of a gasoline filling station shall be so located that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any manner obstruct the sidewalk, street or alleyway. The pumps shall be at least ten feet inside the property line. 5. That electric lights only shall be used for lighting purposes, and all electric wiring shall be done in compliance with regulations governing the wiring of gasoline filling stations, and shall be approved by the City Electrical Department. 6. 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 sold or stored. 7. That there shall be kept in an accessible place at all times a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency use. 8. That provision shall be made to take care of waste oils and water by having the proper connections with storm or sanitary веwеr. Connections to be made under the supervision of the City Engineering Department. 9a. That a plan of the filling station, showing the proposed location of pumps, driveways and methods of draining away waste water and oils shall be filed with and approved by the City Engineer before the commencement of construction. 9b. That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. 90. That all driveways on the city streets and the gutter opposite said driveways, together with all curbs, opposite the filling station, shall be built of concrete in accordance with the standard city specifications for concrete sidewalk work. 10. That permission shall be granted subject to the above conditions and the present and future rules and 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 J. J. Oyervides 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, Oity Engineer." CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE". Councilman Reed moved that permit be granted to said J. J. Oyervides, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, August 21,1928. To the Mayor and City Commissioners, City. Gentlemen: Please favor by granting us permit to replace three (3) gasoline pumps now installed at the service station of Young & Schieffer, located at 5th and Red River Streets with three new pumps. With thanks for your kind consideration, I remain, Yours very truly, (Sgd) R. A. Rike, Agent Texas Company." "Austin, Texas, Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: We, your committee on the application of The Texas Company, asking permission to install and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station at 5th and Red River Streets, make the 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 line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts, or equipment installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the City Engineering Department for entrances and driveways, building plans to be approved by the City Building Inspector. 2. That ceiling of that portion of the building that extends over driveways shall be covered with metal. Supports for portion extended over driveways to be supported by brick or reinforced concrete pillars. All 3. That gasoline storage tanks and pumps and equipment used in connection therewith shall be of an approved type, and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. All equipment to be installed in compliance with city and state regulations governing such installations. equipment to be inspected and approved before being placed in service. 4. That gasoline pumps and other equipment used in connection with the operation of a gasoline filling station shall be so located that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any manner obstruct the sidewalk, street or alleyway. The pumps shall be at least ten feet inside the property line. 5. That electric lights only shall be used for lighting purposes and all electric wiring shall be done in compliance with regulations governing the wiring of gasoline filling statione, and shall be approved by the City Electrical Department. 523 524 6. 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 sold or stored. 7. That there shall be kept in an accessible place at all times, a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency use. 8. That provision shall be made to take care of waste oils and water by having the proper connections with storm or sanitary sewer. Connections to be made under the supervision of the City Engineering Department. 9a. That a plan of the filling station, showing the proposed location of pumps, driveways and methods of draining away waste water and oils shall be filed with and approved by the City Engineer before the commencement of construction. 9b. That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. 10. That permission shall be granted subject to the above conditions and the present and future rules and 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 The Texas Company 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. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE." Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted to said Texas Company, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, August 21,1928. To the Mayor and City Commissioners, City. Gentlemen: Please favor by granting us a permit to replace two (2) gasoline pumps now installed at the M. D. Steussy Service Station, located at Speedway and 38th Street with two new pumps. With thanks for your kind consideration, I remain, Yours very truly, R. A. Rike, Agent The Texas Company." "Austin, Texas, Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: We, your committee on the application of The Texas Company, asking permission to install and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station at 38th and Speedway, 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 line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the City Engineering Department for entrances and driveways, building plans to be approved by the City Building Inspector. 2. That ceiling of that portion of the building that extends over drivewaya shall be covered with metal. Supports for portion extended over driveway to be supported by brick or reinforced concrete pillars. 3. That gasoline storage tanks and pumps and equipment used in connection there525 4. with shall be of an approved type, and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. All equipment to be installed in compliance with City and State regulations governing such installations. All equipment to be inspected and approved before being placed in service. That gasoline pumps and other equipment used in connection with the operation of a gasoline filling station shall be so located that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any manner obstruct the sidewalk, street or alleyway. The pumps shall be at least ten feet inside the property line. 5. That electric lights only shall be used for lighting purposes, and all electric wiring shall be done in compliance with regulations governing the wiring of gasoline filling stations, and shall be approved by the City Electrical Department. 6. 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 sold or stored. 7. That there shall be kept in an accessible place at all times a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency use. 8. That provision shall be made to take care of waste oils and water by having the proper connections with storm or sanitary sewer. Connections to be made under the supervision of the City Engineering Department. 9a. That a plan of the filling station, showing the proposed location of pumps, driveways and methods of draining away waste water and oils shall be filed with and approved by the City Engineer before the commencement of construction 9b. That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. 10. That permission shall be granted subject to the above conditions and the present and future rules and 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 The Texas Company 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. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE." Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted to said The Texas Company, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, August 20,1928. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Mr. Johnson: I would like to get permission to put in a dry cleaning plant at 2408 Guadalupe Street, my present location. I want to install a Glover Underground System. I shall use dry cleaning solvent, and shall not use gasoline in any way for cleaning purposes. Kindly let me hear as soon as possible. Yours truly, LONGHORN TAILOR SHOP, By N. A. Shirley. " 526 "Austin, Texas, To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: We, your committee, on the application of N. A. Shirley of the Longhorn Tailor Shop, who requests a permit to install a dry cleaning plant at 2408 Guadalupe Street, make the following report: 1. That all equipment shall be properly installed and all machines shall be fastened securely to the floor. 2. That all piping shall be protected so that same will not be subject to any injury that may cause leaking of cleaning fluid. 3. That all connections to machines or other equipment shall be properly made, as shall all pipe connections, all joints to be leak proof. 4. That all piping and connections, machines and their working parts shall be kept in proper repair at all times. 5. That all electrical connections to motors or other electrical equipment shall be made in accordance with regulations, and subject to the approval of the city electrical inspectors. 6. That all premises occupied by dry cleaning plants shall be kept free of trash or other accumulations that may cause or promote fire. 7. That there shall be provided a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency use. 8. That "GASOLINE SHALL NOT BE USED" at any time for cleaning or for any other purpose on premises occupied and operated as a dry cleaning plant. That only nonexplosive cleaning fluid shall be used. , 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 the location and operation of dry cleaning plants within the City, 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 fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said N. A. Shirley 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. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE.* Councilman Reed moved that permit be granted to said N. A. Shirley, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. The Council then recessed. Approved: Mayor