479 F. M. Covert; Clarence Covert; Rosa Gilfillan; Joseph Fischer; Enfield Realty & Home Building 00; E. L. R. Wroe; Mrs. Elizabeth MoCrummen and husband, T. D. Modrummen. Councilman Pannell moved that the hearing on the above street be held open and continued until the next regular meeting, January 2, 1930. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Mueller and Reed absent, 2. Councilman Steck moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Pannell, and Steck, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Mueller and Reed absent, 2. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: W.M Faddend Mayor. Austin, Texas, Januaгу 2,1930. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; absent, Councilman Reed, 1. The reading of the Minutes of the last meeting was postponed until the next meeting, due to the illness of the City Olerk. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the tax rolls of the City of Austin, Assessment No. R-13278-1150, show that eight acres, more or less, in the J. E. Bouldin 8B Division "C", Wendlandt Estate, was assessed in the amount of $1,600.00 for the full value and $1,065.00 as the two-thirds value; and WHEREAS, upon a resurvey of said property it was found that there are only 6.44 acres of land in this tract; and WHEREAS, the O. Wendlandt Estate has paid the taxes on this tract of land as eight acres instead of 6.44 acres, which is the correct acreage, and have overpaid the sum of $4.30 as taxes; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That in view of the above facts, the said C. Wendlandt Estate be refunded the said sum of $4.30 overpaid as taxes, and that such amount be appropriated 480 .. i out of the General Fund for such payment, and the City Manager be instructed to cause a warrant to be issued for the sum of $4.30, payable to said O. Wendlandt Estate. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the tax rolls of the City of Austin, Assessment No. 8748, show that a Studebaker roadster was assessed in the name of G. H. Lloyd for the year 1929 in the amount of $300.00; and WHEREAS, it is shown by the affidavit of said G. H. Lloyd herewith attached that this was a 1926 model and was not worth more than $200.00; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That in view of the above facts, the assessment against said automobile for the year 1929 be reduced from $300.00 to $200.00, and the Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the tax rolls of the City of Austin, Texas, Assessment No. 10716, show that a Ford two-door sedan was assessed in the name of W. M. Norman for the year 1929 in the amount of $190.00; and WHEREAS, it is shown by the affidavit of said W. M. Norman herewith attached that this was a 1924 Model-T Ford and was not worth more than $50.00; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That in view of the above facts the assessment against said automobile for the year 1929 be reduced from $190.00 to $50.00, and the Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the tax rolls of the City of Austin, Tехав, Аввеввment No. 10883, show that a Buick touring car was assessed in the name of Mrs. Rosa B. Otten for the year 1929 in the amount of $200.00; and WHEREAS, it is shown by the affidavit of W. B. Erwin, Agent for said Mrs. Rosa B. Otten, herewith attached, that this was a 1919 model and that she traded same in on a new Buick January 10, 1929, for the sum of $50.00; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT in view of the above facts, the assessment against said automobile for the year 1929 be reduced from $200.00 to $50.00, and the Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. 481 The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the tax rolls of the City of Austin, Texas, Assessment No. R-7921, show that the inventory of the Kellam Hardware Company was assessed at $8,316.00 for the year 1929; and WHEREAS, it is shown by the affidavit of L. L. Kellam, President of said Company, herewith attached, that said amount represented the full value of said stock instead of the two-thirds value allowed by law, and that after deducting one-third of the value, the assessment would be $5,545.00; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That, in view of the above facts, the inventory assessment for the year 1929 be reduced from the full value, $8,316.00, to the two-thirds value, $5,545.00, and the Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the Oity 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 Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas maine in and upon the following streets: A 2-inch high pressure gas main on Eva Street, beginning at a point on an existing 4-inch high pressure gas main, which point of beginning is 19 feet south of and 12 feet west of the intersection of the north line of Elizabeth Street and the east line of Eva Street; Thence in a northerly direction, 12 feet west of and parallel to the east line of Eva Street to the south line of Gibson Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. 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 McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. 482 The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of ite 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 Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: A 10-inch high pressure gas main on East Second Street alley, or the alley lying between East Second Street and East Third Street, beginning at a point 30 feet west of and 5 feet south of the intersection of the east line of Neches Street and the north line of said East Second Street alley; Thence in an easterly direction, 5 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said East Second Street alley to a point 30 feet west of and 5 feet south of the intersection of the north line produced of said East Second Street alley and the east line of East Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 4 feet. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put ut upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may be required at special points. When the Texas Public ServiceCompany requireв definite information upon the ground as to elevations of working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. The 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 McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. J. T. Ward and Otto Knape appeared before the Council and presented a petition signed by a large number of property owners along Waller Oreek, asking that Waller Creek be boulevarded from Nineteenth Street south to Sixth Street. The petition was received and read and the Mayor assured petitioners that the matter would be referred to the Park Board for their consideration in due time. A letter from Joe H. Smith, protesting against the valuation placed on his home in Westfield, was read and ordered filed. Councilman Reed entered the Council Chamber. L. H. Ward appeared before the Council to protest against the valuation placed on his home in Westfield, stating that he had been unable to get an interview with the Board of Equalization, hence his appeal to the Council. He was asked to reduce his protest to writing and same would be given consideration at a later date. A letter from H. A. Wroe to the City Manager, offering to sell the City 11.24 acres of land located just outside the city limits on East Seventh Street, for an Abattoir site, was read and ordered filed. A request from Jerome Sneed, Agent for J. G. Mason, asking for permit to erect a filling station at the southwest corner of First and Red River Streets, was read and the matter referred to the Safety Committee for their report. 483 The application of Coleman Gay to construct a rook wall along the curb line of his property in Edgemont, and a report of the City Engineer recommending the granting of same, were read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Coleman Gay has presented to the City Council a request for a permit to construct a rock curb on the regular curb line on the south side of Northwood Road immediately north of Lot 4, Block 5 of Edgemont Addition in the City of Austin, Texas, and WHEREAS, the specifications adopted by the City of Austin, Texas, August 20, 1914, require that a special permit shall be granted by the City Council whenever any other kind of curb is granted other than a concrete curb; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that a rock curb be permitted adjacent to Coleman Gay's property, subject to said rock curb being constructed in accordance with the plan and specifications hereto attached as shown on a plan marked 2-0-297, and further subject to the construction of a standard concrete apron by Coleman Gay adjacent to said ourb; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Coleman Gay be granted a permit to construct a rock curb, provided same is constructed in accordance with the plan and specificatione hereto attached as shown on a plan marked 2-0-297, and also subject to Coleman Gay constructing a concrete apron adjacent to said rock ourb, all of same to be constructed in accordance with lines and grades to be furnished by the City Engineering Department. That this permit is conditional upon Coleman Gay executing an instrument which will bind himself, his heirs, or assigns, to reconstruct, at his own expense, any curb or walk which he may construct on a special grade, upon demand of the City Council at any future date to a standard sidewalk or curb grade when it is ordered by the City Council. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. A letter from the City Engineer, accompanied by a map covering a tract of land in Fairview Park north of Academy Drive and owned by Beatrice Norwood, was read. The Council ordered the letter filed and tentatively approved the map aв requested by the City Engineer. The Mayor stated that the hearing of property owners and other interested persons with reference to the paving of Guadalupe Street from Fifth to Sixth Streets was now open. No one appearing to protest, Mayor Mofadden moved that the hearing be continued until the next regular meeting, January 9th, 1930. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The City Manager reported the purchase of approximately ten cars of Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings from the United States Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry Company of Birmingham, Alabama, at a cost of $26,818.80. There being no further business, Councilman Reed moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, 484 and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved? W.M Fadden. Mayor. Austin, Texas, Januaгу 9. 1930. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; absent, Councilman Reed, 1. The Minutes of the regular meetings of December 26, 1929, and January 2,1930, were read and Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of same as read. 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. The Mayor declared that the hearing of property owners and other interested parties with reference to the paving of Guadalupe Street from Fifth to Sixth Streets, which had been continued from the last regular meeting, was now open, and thereupon all parties protesting were present or represented by their attorneys and sub- mitted the following written protests: "TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR, AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; In the matter of Grading, Ourbing Guttering, and Repaving Guadalupe Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets. December 26th, 1929. PROTEST PENDING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Now comes F. M. Covertand Clarence Covert, Rosa Gilfillan, a widow, and Joseph Fischer, and say that they are the abutting property owners on Guadalupe Street between 5th and 6th Streets; that F. M. Covert and Clarence Covert are the owners in fee simple of Lot No. Four in Block No. 52, extending North from 5th Street to the alley; that Rosa Gilfillan is the owner of Lot No. Five in Block 52 extending South from 6th Street to the alley; that Jospeh Fischer is the owner of 88 feet of Lot No. One in Block 53, extending 88 feet North from 5th Street; that both of said City blocks 52 and 53 are in the Original Plat of the City of Austin, in Travis County, Texas. That each of the said owners of the above property abutting on Guadalupe Street respectfully protest against the proposed assessment against them and their