222 The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none, Councilman Reed absent. A petition signed by property owners, protesting against the erection of a filling station at Elmwood Place and Duval Street was received and ordered filed. , Councilman Mueller 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 McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilmen Reed absent. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: OWM F Approved Mayor. - The Council was called to order by the Mayor. members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Councilman Reed, 1. Austin, Texав, April 25,1929. Roll call showed the following Pannell, and Steck, 4; absent, The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. , A petition signed by a large number of property owners in Hyde Park, protesting against the proposed erection of a store building at 43rd Street and Avenue "B", was received and filed, and the Council took the matter under advisement Councilman Steck moved that the Council reconsider its former action, at its meeting on the. lith instant, in refusing permit to Magnolia Petroleum Company to erect a gasoline filling station at East 1st and Neches Streets. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevalled by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Steck then moved that permit be granted to the Magnolia Petroleum Company to erect a gasoline filling station at East Ist and Neches Streets, subject: to the rules and regulations governing the installation of gasoline filling stations. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. City Manager Johnson submitted to the Council bids for the erection of the caretaker's residence and concessions stand at Barton Springs. After a tabulation of same, Mayor McFadden moved that the following bids be accepted and the City Manager be authorized to enter into contracts with said firms for said work: Brydson Bros. for construction of caretaker's residence, for the sum of-$4638.00; Wm. Kutalek for construction of concessions stand, for the sum of Fox-Schmidt for wiring for residence and concessions stand Harper & Linscomb for plumbing for caretaker's residence B. E. Howell & Sons for plumbing for concessions stand $3098.00; 335.00; $340.00; $157.00. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none, Councilman Reed absent. A petition signed by the property owners on Lorraine Street and Marshall Lane, asking that the City have the alley between these streets opened south through the Shelley property, was read and the matter referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for investigation and report to the Council. 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 Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00) be and the same is hereby transferred from the General Fund and credited to the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund; said amount to be repaid the General Fund out of money to be received from the sale of Parks and Playgrounds Bonds. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilmen 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 Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water & Light Fund, for the purpose of placing same to the Job Account of the U. G. I. Contracting Company, to be used for the payment of labor and materials in connection with the construction at the water & Light Plant, under the terms of the contract between the City and said Company. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the application of Southland Ice Company to install an underground gasoline tank and pump at 901 Red River Street, for private use only; also the following recommendation of the Safety Committee upon same: Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: "Austin, Texas, April 25,1929. We, your committee, on the application of Southland Ice Company asking permission to install a gasoline pump and underground tank for company use only at 901 Red River Street, make the following report: We, the committee, recommend that this permission be granted for company use only 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. That gasoline storare tanks and pumpe and equipment used in connection 3. 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. All 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. 223 224 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 all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector and that the property owner shall apply for a permit to the City Plumbing Inspector for instructions before proceeding with his work. 9. 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 Southland Ice Company at 901 Red River Street has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. Signed: J. E. Woody, Fire Chief; R. F. Rockwood, Fire Marshal; Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engi- neer. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE. " Councilman Pannell moved that permit be granted to said Southland Ice Company, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor MoFadden laid before the Council application of Tom Shelby to install a gasoline pump and underground tank on his premises at 1800 Newton Street; also following report of the Safety Committee upon same: Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: "Austin, Texas, April 25,1929. We, your committee on the application of Tom Shelby, asking permission to install a gasoline pump and underground tank, for private use only, at 1800 Newton Street, make the the following report: We, the committee, recommend that this permission be granted, for private use only, 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 way 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 all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector and that the property owner shall apply for a permit to the City Plumbing Inspector for instructions before proceeding with his work. 9. 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 Tom Shelby at 1800 Newton Street has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. Signed: J. E. Woody, Fire Chief; R. F. Rockwood, Fire Marshal; Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE." Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted to said Tom Shelby, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. A petition signed by property owners on Sparks Avenue, asking for a larger water main, etc., was read and referred to the City Manager for attention. The Council authroized Oity Manager to proceed with the purchase of land for opening Concordia Avenue to Red River Street, for a consideration of $683.40, money to be paid out of Street Improvement Bond Fund. Councilman Pannell moved that the Council recess. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Counoilman Reed absent. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: 225 Approved VM Fadden Mayor. Austin, Texas, May 2.1929. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; absent, none. Mayor MoFadden announced that the Council would proceed with the oaths of office and organization of the new Council. Ed R. Kone, Judge of the Corporation Court, then administered the oath of office to P. W. McFadden, Leo O. Mueller, V. H. Pannell, Dave O. Reed, and E. L. Steck. The roll was called for the new Council and the following answered present: Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; absent, none.