94 1 ! an incinerator site, P. W. A. Docket-1852. Roll called showed the adoption of the resolution by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; absent, Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf, 2. Mayor Miller offered the following resolution for adoptiont BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $2,241.40 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of purchasing one 2-door Plymouth sedan and two door Plymouth sedans from the American National Bank, Austin. Roll call showed the adoption of the resolution by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; absent, Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf, 2. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $1,250.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of paying in full damage claim filed by A. T. Wade. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; absent, Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf, 2. Upon motion of Councilmen Alford, seconded by Councilman Gillis, the meeting recessed at 12:30, subject to call of the Mayor. APPROVED: Jom milla. Mayor ATTEST: Hallie mehrer City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, July 21, 1938 The City Council met in regular session in the regular meeting place in the City Hall on Thursday, July 21, 1938, at 10:45 Α. Μ. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolfiabsent none. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Mr. John Butler appeared again to discuss the purchase of sand and gravel from the City, to be obtained from the Zilker Tract of 40 acres located on the north bank of the Colorado River adjacent to the Butler Brick Yard. The City Manager reported that he did not think it advisable for the City to sell sand and gravel for at least 60days on account of the shortage of this material within a reasonable hauling distance, and that the City would probably need all of the sand and gravel they could get. The Council requested the City Manager to make a further study of this matter and report at the next Council meeting. 95 ! Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution for adoption: WHEREAS, G. S. Moore, Architect in charge of the furniture and equipment of Docket No. Texas-1854-DS-8-10-11-12-13-14, Municipal Building, City of Austin, has requested that the furniture and equipment to be furnished by J. H. Hixson, 1610 Bryan street, Dallas, Texas, Contract No. 13, has been received, checked and found to be in accordance with the plans and specifications, and with the rules and regulations of the Public Works Administration and acceptable to the Public Works Administration Inspector; and WHEREAS, said architect has recommended the acceptance of the furniture and equipment furnished by said J. H. Hixson, under Contract No. 13, and the payment of the amount due thereon; and WHEREAS, the Oity Council has inspected said furniture and equipment and is of the opinion that same should be accepted; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said furniture and equipment is hereby accepted, and that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to approve the estimate therefor and to issue a warrant in payment thereof, and that he be further authorized and directed to release the contractor from any further liability under his contract and to authorize the cancellation of the bond guaranteeing delivery of the furniture and equipment. Roll call showed the adoption of the resolution by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nayes, none. Councilman Wolf moved that the application of Adam Santo for a Taxicab Permit be granted. The motion was seconded. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. The Mayor presented the following ordinance for the third reading and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN CERTAIN PARTICULARS HEREINAFTER STATED AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH SAID ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN MAY 6, 1937, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "K" PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND DEOLARING AN EMERGENCY. The motion was seconded, and roll call showed the adoption of the ordinance by the following votet Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The Mayor offered the following ordinance for the first reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN THE CERTAIN PARTICULARS HEREINAFTER STATED, AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND REGUL LATING AND DISTRICTING THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE PERCENTAGE OF LOT THAT MAY BE OCCUPIED, THE SIZE OF YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND FOR TRADE INDUSTRY, RESIDENCES AND OTHER PURPOSES; AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF AUSTIN INTO DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND REGULATING AND DISTRICTING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR LAND WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND PROVIDING UNIFORM REGULATIONS FOR THE SEVERAL CLASSES AND KINDS OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES AND USES WITHIN THE DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND ADOPTING THO ZONING MAPS, DISCLOSING RESPECTIVELY THE SEVERAL 96 USE DISTRICTS AND THE SEVERAL HEIGHT AND ARE DISTRICTS, AND THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SUCH DISTRICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AND DEFINING THE POWERS OF SAME; AND PROVIDING CERTAIN PENALTIES AND REMEDIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." The ordinance was read the first time, and upon motion of Councilman Gillis, seconded by Councilman Wolf, the rule was suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading, by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The ordinance was read the second time, and upon motion of Councilman Gillis, seconded by Councilman Wolf, the rule was further suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading, by the following vote; Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The ordinance was read the third time, and upon motion of Councilman Gill18, seconded by Councilman Wolf, the ordinance was finally раввed, by the following vote; Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G111is, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. Councilman Alford moved, seconded by Councilman Wolf, that the application for a taxicab driver's permit of Weaver C. H111, 818 Brazos street, Austin, Texas, be granted in accordance with the recommendations of Captain Roy J. Smith of the Traffic Division of the Police Department. The application was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The Mayor declared the public hearing open on the proposal of the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particulars: To amend the "USE" District designation of the following described property so as to change same from an "UNZONED" classification to "A" Residence District, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA" District: All tracts, parcels, or pieces of property belonging to the University of Texas which tract or tracts front on Dam Boulevard and are lying on either side of said Boulevard, being the same property conveyed to the University of Техав by the late George W. Brackenridge, in the City of Austin, Texas. To amend the "USE" District designation of the following described property so as to change same from an "UNZONED CLASSIFICATION" to "C" Commercial District, "SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA" District: That certain tract of land belonging to M. H. Goldsmith, fronting approxi mately 207 feet on Dam Boulevard with a depth of approximately 237 feet, and being located approximately half- way between Deep Eddy and the Austin Dam, being the property conveyed to the said M. H. Goldsmith by Mrs. Johanna Hallman by deed dated April 1, 1927, and recorded in Book 399, at pages 424 et seq. of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, in the City of Austin, Texas. There being no one present to protest the changing of the zoning of this property, Mayor Miller asked that the roll be called on the proposal to change the zoning of the property described as all tracts, parcels or pieces of property belonging to the University of Texas which trast or tracts front on Dam Boulevard and are lying on either side of said Boulevard, being the same property conveyed to the University of Texas by the late George W. Brackenridge, in the City of Austin, Texas, from "Unzoned" Classification to "A" Residence District, "First" Heighth and Area District; and to change the zoning of the property described as that certain tract of land belonging to M. H. Goldsmith, fronting approximately 207 feet on Dam Boulevard with a depth of approximately 237 feet, and being located approximately half-way between Deep Eddy and the Austin Dam, being the property conveyed to the said M. H. Goldsmith by Mrs. Johanna Hallman by deed dated April 1, 1927, and recorded in Book 399, at pages 424, et seq. of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, in the City of Austin, Texas, from an "UNZONED" Classification to "C" Commercial District, "SECOND" Heighth and Area District, those in favor of said change voting "aye", and those opposed, "nay". The result was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance emboyding the proposed change. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: "July 19, 1938 2705 Oakhurst Austin, Teхав City Counc11 City of Austin Gentlement On my property at 1502 West 29th Street, I have under construction a grouted flagstone walk extending from the house to the front property line. For the sake of uniformity in apperance, I desire to extend this walk from the property line across the sidewalk area to the curb, and it was learned from the Engineering Department that although this type of construction was somewhat unusual it might be followed if the procedure met with your approval. It is at their suggestion that a request for approval of this work is being made. It was intended that this walk through the sidewalk area be composed of flagstone laid in portland cement mortar and founded on a four inch concrete base laid to the grade established by the engineers. As the work for the walk on my property is now under way and it is desirable that the entire work be completed at this time if the construction requested meets with your approval, I would appreciate your early consideration and advice regarding this matter. Sincerely yours, (Sgd) J. A. Shelby." WHEREAS, the curb and sidewalk specifications of the City of Austin which have been previously adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin require that all curbs and sidewalks be constructed of concrete unless a special permit has been secured from the City Council of the City of Austin to construct curbs, sidewalks and ramps of other materials; and WHEREAS, J. A. Shelby, owner of Lot 39 of Brykerwoods, which property is situated on the north side of West 29th Street, west of Harris Boulevard and being locally known as 1502 West 29th Street, has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to grant permission to construct a flagstone walk from the curb line to the property line at the above described location; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has investigated and approved the construction of said flagstone walk; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT J. A. Shelby, owner of Lot 39 of Brykerwoods, which property is situated on the north side of West 29th Street, west of Harris Boulevard, and being locally known ав 1502 West 29th Street, is hereby granted permission to construct a flagstone walk from the property line to the curb line at the above described location and said walk is to be constructed under the supervision and direction of the City Engineer of the City of Austin and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin, and further subject to the following conditions: That the stone shall be laid in a smooth and workmanlike manner and shall conform to the sidewalk grades and curb grades as given by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin in order that same will not create a hazard to pedestrians. That the stone shall be placed upon a 4" concrete base and that all work within the city streets shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor and in accordance with the instructions and directions of the City Engineer of the City of Austin. 97 98 The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution: "Austin, Tехав July 19, 1938 Hon. City Council Austin, Texas Gentlemen: I hereby respectfully requiest permission to construct a Flag Stone walk from my property line to the our in front of my new residence located in 1300 block, Westover Road. I assume the responsibility and relieve the City of any liability attached thereto. Youre very truly, (Sgd) E. H. Gatlin, Jr. WHEREAS, the curb and sidewalk specifications of the City of Austin which have been previously adopted by the City Counsil of the City of Austin require that all curbe and sidewalks be constructed of concrete unlese a special permit has been secured from the City Council of the City of Austin to construct curbs, sidewalks and ramps of other materials; and WHEREAS, E. H. Gatlin, Jr., owner of Lot 12, Block 2 of Edgemont Addition, which property faces Westover Road, has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to grant permission to construct a flagstone walk from the curb line to the property line at the above described location; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has investigated and approved the construction of said flagstone walk; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT E. H. Gatlin, Jr., owner of Lot 12, Block 2 of Edgemont Addition, which property faces Westover Road, is hereby granted permission to construct a flagstone walk from the property line to the curb line at the above described location and said walk is to be constructed under the supervision and direction of the City Engineer of the City of Austin and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin, and further subject to the following conditionst That the stone shall be laid in a smooth and workmanlike manner and shall conform to the sidewalk grades and ourb grades as given by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin in order that same will not create a hazard to pedestrians. That the stone shall be placed upon a 4" concrete base and that all work within the City streets shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor and in accordance with the instructions and directions of the City Engineer of the City of Austin. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its pole lines in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said mapa or plans have been considered by the City Engineer; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Southwest 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 WEST 38TH STREET from Jefferson Street east one block, the centerline of which pole line shall be 1 foot south of and parallel to the north line of said West 38th Street. 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 and in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Austin governing such construction. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolutiont WHEREAS, J. R. Blackmore is the contractor for the repair of a building located at 107 West Sth Street and desires a portion of the street space abutting Lot I, Block 83, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the repair of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; there- fore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THАT враace for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said J. R. Blackmore, the boundary of which is described as follows: Street Working Brace Beginning at a point 40 feet east of the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles with the centerline of West 8th Street to a point 12 feet north of the south curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel to the centerline of 8th Street 20 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles with the centerline of West 8th Street to the north property line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said J. R. Blackmore, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the north line of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (6) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (7) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. 99 100 i (8) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than August 1, 1938. (9) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (10) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces heroin granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the Oity, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purpoвев. (11) That any public utility, or public or private property, disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the repair work for said building project, whether done by the Contractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's expense. (12) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars, which shall protect, indemnity and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the repair work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Gillis and Wolf; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plane 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 Техав Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in BOULDIN AVENUE northerly 105 feet from a point 59 feet north of the north line of West Milton Street, the center line of which gas main shall be 18 feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Bouldin Avenue. Baid gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2-1/2 feet. (2) A gas main in WEST 13TH STREET westerly 137 feet from a point 195 feet west of the west line of Lorrain Street, the Centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said West 13th Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2-1/2 feet. (3) A gas main in CENTERBURY STREET easterly 120 feet from a point 41 feet west of the west line of Clara Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 19 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Canterbury Street. Said gas ma in described above shall have a covering of not less than 2-1/2 feet. (4) A gas main in East 46th Street easterly 123 feet from Duval Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be it feet south of and parallel to the north line of said East 46th Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in Eva Street southerly 32 feet from a point 125 feet south of the south line of West Monroe Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 19 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Eva Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in East 2nd Street easterly 40 feet from a point 16 feet east of the east line of Canadian Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of East 2nd Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 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 not 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. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. 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 resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Counoilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the ourb and sidewalk specifications of the City of Austin, which have been previously adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin, require that all ourbs and sidewalks be constructed of concrete unless a special permit has been secured from the City Council of the City of Austin to construct curbs, sidewalke and ramps of other materials; and WHEREAS, A. M. Felts, owner of Lot 20 and part of Lot 19 in Sunset Hill, Enfield, which property is situated on the east side of Woodlawn Boulevard and north of Watchhill Road, and being locally known as 2311 Woodlawn Boulevard, has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to grant permission to construct a flagstone walk from the curb line to the property line at the above described location; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has investigated and approved the construction of said flagstone walk; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT A. M. Felts, owner of Lot 20 and part of Lot 19 in Sunset Hill, Enfield, which property is situated on the east side of Woodlawn Boulevard and north of 101 108 Watchhill Road, and being locally known as 2311 Woodlawn Boulevard, is hereby granted permission to construct a flagstone walk from the property line to the curb line at the above described location, and said walk is to be constructed under the supervision and direction of the City Engineer of the City of Austin, and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin, and further subJect to the following conditions: That the stone shall be laid in a smooth and workmanlike manner and shall conform to the sidewalk grades and curb grades as given by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin in order that same will not create a hazard to pedestrians. That the stone shall be placed upon a 4" concrete base and that all work within the City streets shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor and in accordance with the instructions and directions of the City Engineer of the City of Austin. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution, for passage at the next regular meeting, granting permission to the Colorado River Authority to blast in the Colorado River below the dam, and to erect danger signs along the banks of the river as a warning to the public. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 1:00 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Metercar City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved Som milla. Mayor Austin, Texas, July 28, 1938. The City Council met in regular session at the regular meeting place, on Thursday, July 28, 1938, at 10:30 A. Li. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, Simon Gillis, Mayor Tom Miller, and Councilman Oswald G. Wolf; absent, Councilman C. M. Bartholomew. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. A representative of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union appeared before the Council to ask that the Plumbing Inspector, Fred Bernd, be sent to the convention of the American Sanitary Engineers, to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 23-26. The matter was referred to the City Manager to determine whether the services of said Plumbing Inspector could be spared at that time, and the probable cost of the trip. M. A. Lang, a representative of the Plasterers Union, appeared before the Council to ask that an inspector of plaster and lathe be appointed by the City. The matter was taken under advisement.