346 There being no further business, Councilman Wolf moved to recess subject to call of the Mayor. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. Attest: Hallin Mchelear City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE OTTY COUNCIL: Approv Jom Miller Mayor. Austin, Texas, March 8, 1934. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; absent, Councilman Bartholomew, 1. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and upon motion of Councilman Gi11is were adopted, as read, by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $1500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund for the purpose of paying Page Bros. for design, plans, specifications and supervision of construction of a public market house; and that warrants issue therefor, in accordance with the terms of the contract between the City of Austin and Fage Втов. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps and plans showing the proposed construction of its pole lines in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the Oity Engineer; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct its pole lines in the following streets: (1) A telephone pole line in HAMILTON AVENUE west approximately one-half block from Prospect Avenue, the centerline of which pole line shall be 8 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Hamilton Avenue. (2) A telephone pole line in BRYAN STREET from Swenson Avenue to Harvard Street, the centerline of which pole line shall be one foot north of and parallel to the south line of said Bryan Street. (3) A telephone pole line in SWENSON AVENUE from Bryan Street south to East 11th Street, the centerline of which pole line shall be & feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Swenson Avenue. 347 THAT the work and construction of said pole lines, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said pole lines have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager. Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SKATING ON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, DEFINING STREETS AND ALLEYS; AND PROVIDING PENAL- TIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Alford moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Alford moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Alford moved that the same be finally passed. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Gillis moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting skating on the sidewalks within the City. The motion lost by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford and Gillis, 2; nays, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf, 2; absent, Councilman Bartholomew, 1. The City Manager submitted a tabulation of bide received for an elevator for the City Hall and the enclosure for same. Councilman Gillis moved that the bid of the American Elevator Company, through its representative, Hunter-Hayes Company, and its local representative, The Walter Tips Company, for the elevator, in the amount of $3339, be accepted as the lowest and best bid, and that the City Manager be directed to enter into contract for the purchase of same accordingly. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Wolf moved that the bid of J. R. Blackmore for the enclosure for said elevator, in the amount of $812, be accepted as the lowest and best bid and that the City Manager be directed to enter into contract with said firm accordingly. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of 84251 be and the same is hereby appropriated equally out of the Water and Light and General Funds, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of installing an elevator and necessary operating equipment at the City Hall. Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. i 348 The Mayor introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, It has been determined that the assessment for taxes for the year 1933 on the stock of merchandise of E. M. Scarbrough & Sons is excessive; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the assessment for taxes on the stook of merchandise, in the name of E.M.Scarbrough & Sons, for the year 1933, be and the same is hereby reduced and corrected from $150,000.00 to $133,165.00, and that the Assessor and Collector of Taxes be and he is hereby authorised and directed to make such change on the tax rolls. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, Lots Nos. 23 and 24, Outlot 32, Division "D", Oity of Austin, assessed against the Estate of W. R. Leonard, deceased, appear to be delinquent for Oity taxes for the years 1930, 1931, and 1932, in the total amount, including interest and penalties, of $408.75; and WHEREAS, Said property has been involved in an estate settlement for said years, and it has been impossible to pay said taxes during said years; and WHEREAS, It is deemed proper and expedient under the circumstances to remit the penalties amounting to $17.43; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the penalties on said taxes be and the same are hereby remitted; provided that such remittance shall be effective only upon the payment of said taxes and interest before Apr11 15, 1934. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Outlot 3, Division "A", City of Austin, assessed against C. B. Brady, appear to be delinquent for City taxes for the years 1930, 1931, 1932, and 1933, in the total amount, including interest and penalties, of $316.59; and WHEREAS, Said property has been repossessed through foreclosure by Mollie Miller, and during the time the taxes were incurred, said property was owned, as aforesaid, and such taxes accrued without the knowledge of said Mollie Miller; and WHEREAS, It is deemed proper and expedient under the circumstances to remit the penalties amounting to $10.56; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the penalties on said taxes be and the same are hereby remitted; provided that such remittance shall be effective only upon the payment of said taxes and interest before April 1, 1934. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, Lot 9 and the West 7 feet of Lot 8, Block 109, City of Austin, assessed against J. M. Olcott, appear to be delinquent for City taxes for the years 1930, 1931, 1932 and 1933, in the total amount, including interest and penalties, of $573.80; and WHEREAS, Said property has been repossessed through foreclosure by Louise Millican Moore, and during the time the taxes were incurred, said property was owned, as aforesaid,