a contract in writing in behalf of the City of Austin with E. B. Snead for the purchase of materials from the rock crushing and screening plant operated in the City of Austin by the said E. B. Snead, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by and between the City Manager and the said E. B. Snead. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 11:30 A. Μ., subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Fallin Me Herea City Clerk Approved: Jom milla Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, September 15, 1938. The City Council convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place, on September 15, 1938, at 10:45 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, C. M. Bartholomew, Simon Gillis, and Mayor Tom Miller; absent, Councilman Oswald G. Wolf. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. The following communication was received: "Austin, Texas Sept. 14, 1938 Hon. Tom Miller, Mayor, and Members of the City Counoi1 Gentlemen: This is to inform you that at the regular monthly meeting of the Austin School Board held on September 12, 1938, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by the Board: "Be it resolved by the Board of Trustees of the Austin Public Schools that we recommend that the corporate limits of the City of Austin be extended for school purposes only, so as to embrace that portion of the Fiskville Common School District No. 11, Travis County, Texas, as set out in the petition presented herewith, signed by M. B. Jenks, et alia." (Seal) Yours truly, (Sgd) A. N. McCallum Superintendent of Schools. " 159 160 (Petition attached to foregoing communication and made a part thereof) THE STATE OF TEXAS : COUNTY OF TRAVIS : We, a majority of the resident qualified voters of the following described territory in Travis County, Texas, out of Fiskville Common School District No. 11, described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning in the center of the Cameron Public Road at a point where the north line of the City of Austin intersects said center line of the Cameron road; thence northerly with the center line of said Cameron Road to a point where the center line of Walling Lane intersects said center line of the Cameron Road; thence northerly with the center line of said Cameron Road 3,696 feet to the intersection of the center line of said Cameron Road with Butter Milk Creek; thence westerly with the meanderings of said creek to the northeast corner of the negro school tract in Fiskville Common School District; thence with the north line of said negro school tract to its north- west corner; thence with the west line thereof in the north line the James Deen tract; thence westerly with the north line of same to the northwest corner thereof; thence with the west line of same to the southwest corner thereof; thence N. 60 W. to the Lower Georgetown Road (State Highway No.2); thence southerly with the center of said lower Georgetown Road 1584 feet intersection of said lower Georgetown Road with the H&TC R.R. right-of-way; thence in a southeasterly direction with the center of the said H&TC R.R. right-of-way 2592.2 feet the northwest corner of the Campbell tract; thence with the southwest boundary line of the St. John's Orphans School trapt as fenced, south 56°25' cast 833.9 feet center of middle Fiskville road; thence northerly with the centerline of middle Fiskville road to its intersection with the center line of Walling Lane; thence easterly with the center line of Walling Lane, 4752 feet to its intersection with the west line of said Cameron Road to its intersection with the north line of the City of Austin; thence easterly to the place of beginning, hereby respectfully request and petition the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, to extend the corporate limits of the City of Austin for school purposes only so as to include and embrace all of the above described territory being now embraced in Fiskville Common School District No. 11, in accordance with Article 2803, Revised Statutes of 1925, State of Texas. Respectfully submitted, M. B. Jenke Mrs. C. B. H111 Mrs. S. J. Fugler S. J. Fugler Howard Striegler Mrs. H. C. Striegler Chester Joe Fisk Mrs. C. J. Fisk Mrs. M. B. Jenks M. B. Jenks Mrs. Lewis Jackson Carl Erlanson Lewis Jackson Lillie Erlanson J. F. E11, R.3, Box 365-A F. H. Wright F. D. Bedford Auguster Wright Allie Wright Annie Wright Mrs. R. H. Littleton C. B. H111 Mrs. H. L. H111 H. L. H111 Mrs. C. B. H111 Mrs. J. W. Croslin J. W. Oroslin B. Bedford THE STATE OF TEXAS: COUNTY OF TRAVIS 1 Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Mrs.C.B.H111, who, being by me duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says that she is one of the signers of the above and foregoing petition and that the signers of said petition are more than a majority of the qualified voters residing in the territory described therein. (Sgd) Mrs. C. B. H111 Subscribed and sworn to before me, this the 12th day of September, 1938. (Sgd) J. M. Patterson Notary Public, Travis County, Техав. (Seal) Mrs. C. B. Hill and other petitioners were present and stated that they were not opposed to the extension of the city limits for all purposes to include the territory described in the foregoing petition. The matter of the foregoing petition was taken under advisement with the City Manager, and the petitioners were informed that said matter would be acted upon before the first day of the coming year. Edwin G. Moorhead appeared before the Council and presented the following petition: "Austin, Teхав August 21, 1938 To the City Manager and Commissioners of the City of Austin Gentlemen: We, the undersigned citizens of Austin, Texas, and being all of the property owners of the lots abutting the alley between Park Boulevard and East 42nd Street, east of Barrow Avenue, respectfully petition this honorable body to close the alley to Barrow Avenue. Respectfully submitted, (Sgå) Ernest Parker Lee Walden Clay L. Price Mrs. Wesley Fincher Emma P. Wier Mrs. Mildred S. Smith Edwin G. Moorhead Councilman Gillis then offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the owners of all of the lots abutting the alley traversing Block 4 of Ideal Place, a subdivision within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Ideal Place of record in Book 2, at page 225, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, have petitioned the City Council of the City of Austin to close the said alley; and WHEREAS, the said alley is of no publio value other than a right-of-way for public utilities; and WHEREAS, said petition has been reviewed and considered by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the alley traversing Block 4 of Ideal Place, a subdivision within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Ideal Place appearing of record in Book 2, at page 225, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, be, and the same is hereby, vacated and closed; provided, however, the City of Austin hereby retains easement rights for the construction, maintenance and operation of any and all public utilities in, upon, or across the said alley. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Judge John Brady appeared before the Council and asked that he be given until October 1, 1939, to dispose of his property at 16th and Pearl Streets, being Lot 10, Outlot 10, Division "A", and pay the delinquent taxes on same for the year 1926 and subsequent years. After a discussion of the matter, upon motion of Councilman Bartholomew, the request was granted, upon the condition that a written agreement be signed by Judge Brady and wife to the effect that if at the end of the date specified the property in question has not been sold and the delinquent taxes have not been paid said property will be ceded to the City for the taxes owing. , Mrs. Emma J. McRae and Walter A. Jones appeared before the Council to petition for an extension of the city limits to include the rear of certain property abutting Blue Bonnet Lane, the front part of which property is now within the city limits. The matter was referred to the City Manager and the Engineering Department for an 161 162 investigation and a report to the Council at the next regular meeting. T. C. Bennett appeared before the Council and asked for an extension of time on the payment of delinquent taxes on several trucks and a homestead assessed in his name, amounting to approximately $104. It was the sense of the meeting that suit on the matter be deferred for sixty days, the said T. C. Bennett agreeing at the expiration of that time to pay five dollars per month until the taxes against his homestead have been paid, subsequent to which an adjustment on the taxes against said trucks to be considered. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, M. H. Crockett, owner of property situated on the west side of South Congress Avenue at a location approximately 100 feet south of Riverside Drive, which property is a portion of the Isaac Decker League, and being situated within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to set the curb back from the established curb line on the west side of South Congress Avenue at the above described location, thereby relieving traffic conditions by creating a greater width of travelway on South Congress Avenue; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the proposed layout of the above described curb setback and said plan has been considered and approved by the City Couno11 of the City of Austin; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is hereby granted M. H. Crockett, owner of property situated on the west side of South Congress Avenue at a location approximately 100 feet south of Riverside Drive, which property is a portion of the Isaac Decker League and being situated within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, to set the curb back from the established curb line on the west side of South Congress Avenue adjacent to the above described property. Permission to construct the above described curb setback is granted subject to the same's being constructed in accordance with the plan approved by the City Engineer of the City of Austin, which plan is hereby attached, marked 2-0-761, and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the following conditionat (1) That the construction of the setback area on South Congress Avenue shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan, marked 2-0-761, and that all such widened areas, driveways or rampe and ourbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant. (2) That all such concrete shall be not less than 6 inches in thickness and shall be of the following proportions: 1 part cement, 24 parts of sand, and 4 parts of screened gravel or rock. (3) That the concrete curbe adjacent to the sidewalk area shall be not less than 6 inches high and that an expansion Joint not less than 3/4 inch thick shall be placed between the ourb and the sidewalk as shown on the plan hereto attached, markod 2-0-761. (4) That all such expansion Joints shall be of the pre-moulded type. (5) That all concrete work within the street area shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor. (6) That the applicant shall be required to clean the newly created ramp area at least twice per week and shall dispose of the debris at his expense. (7) That all work shall be done in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin and under the direction of the City Engineer. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. : 163 ! 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 maps or plans have been considered by the City 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 EAST 12TH STREET from Hargrave Street west two blocks, the centerline of which pole line shall be & feet south of and parallel to the north line of said East 12th 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, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service 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 Texas 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 DRISCOLL STREET from East Avenue westerly 163 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 21 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Driscoll Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in RAMBEY AVENUE from West 45th Street southerly 109 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Ramsey Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in RAMSEY AVENUE from West 45th Street northerly 460 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 70 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Ramsey Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in WEST 32ND STREET from Kerbey Lane easterly 81 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said West 32nd Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2t foot. (5) A gas main in EAST 381 STREET easterly 109 feet from a point 260 feet east of the east line of Red River Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 17 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said East 38 Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 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 1.64 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 out 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, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The Council approved a proclamation to be issued by the Mayor, proclaiming "National Air Travel Week." The application of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for permission to adjust its rate schedule applicable to its telephone services in its Austin exchange, effective October 1, 1938, was received, and the matter was laid on the table. Mayor Miller introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $4,000 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing the City's part of funds for WPA project No. 9-734. This is a city-wide street improvement project. The total cost of the project is $133,000, of which the Federal Government pays $92,000 and the City, $41,000 - $4,000 of which is necessary at this time and the remaining amount of Oity funds will be provided in the 1939 budget. This project w111 employ 150 men. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Mayor Miller introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $20,000 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing the City's part of funds for WPA project No. 9-623. This project provides for the grading and building of gravel streets in various sections of the City, and storm sewers and inlets where needed. The total cost of the project is 887,448.66, of which the Federal Government pays $56,206.11 and the City, $31,242.55, part of which can be charged to appropriations already made, but $20,000 additional is needed for the remainder of the year. This project will employ 300 men. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Mayor Miller offered the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $8000 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the Water and Light Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing the City's part of funds for WPA project No. 9-683. This is a city-wide project for the 165 i ! construction of sanitary sewer lines. The total cost of the project is $136,810, of which the Federal Government pays $82,022.80 and the City to furnish 88,000 from the 1938 budget and $33,000 will be necessary for this project in the 1939 city budget. This project will employ 60 men at this time. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Mayor Miller introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $1500 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing the City'a part of funds for WPA project No. 9-745. This project provides for golf course and park improvements. The total cost of the project is $34,816.27, of which the Federal Government pays $24,126.70 and the balance to be furnished by the City, but at this time $1500 of additional City funde is required from the 1938 budget. This project w111 employ 100 men. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Mayor Miller introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $350 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing the City's part of funde for WPA project 9-599. This project is the Sewing Room Project, and the sum of $350 additional is needed in the 1938 budget for the remainder of this year. This project is now employing 304 persons. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Mayor Miller introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $1500 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing the City's part of funds for NYA project No. 11128. This is a city-wide park and playground improvement project. The total cost of this project is $13,895.48, of which $12,395.48 will be supplied from WPA funds. The project will employ 110 boys. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Mayor Miller introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTINI THAT the sum of $600 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing the City'e part of funds for WPA project No. 9-718. This project provides for the furnishing of certain materials for canning surplus commodities, part of which will be made available for use at Brackenridge Hospital. The total cost of which is $30,246, of which the Federal Government pays $24,967, and the remainder by the City, but $600 is all that is needed to supplement the funds for 1938. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Councilman Gillis introduced the following resolution: τ 166 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $3210 be, and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water, Light and Power Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing the following equipment for the Water Department: One Air Compressor ----- Two Paving Breakers ------ Air Hose One Truck Chassis ----- ------- ---- $1,805.00 430.00 75.00 900.00 $3,210.00 The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Mayor Miller reported the result of a meeting with the Advisory Board of Brackenridge Hospital on the 14th instant, two members of the City Council being present, as follows:the appointment of Dr. Clarence D. Peavy as Assistant Surgeon for a period of three months, at a salary of $300 per month; a reduction in the salary of Dr. D. L. Dodd from $5000 to $4500 per year; recommendation by the Advisory Board and Dr. Dodd for the appointment of an anesthetist and a clerk to keep the records at Brackenridge Hospital, after due consideration of the qualifications of applicants. The City Manager was instructed to investigate the condition of the alley in the rear of the Austin National Bank Building with a view to the repaving of same. Mayor Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. The motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The resolution is as follows: WHEREAS, the Public Works Administration requires that all projects under ite regulations be done in accordance with approved wage scales as published by the Department of Labor of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, in the proposed work on Docket-Texas-1852-F, said Department of Labor has furnished the City of Austin with said schedule, but which said schedule did not contain certain classes of labor which will be necessary to be used in the proposed work under Docket-Texas-1852-F; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to submit such additional schedule to the State Director of Public Works Administration, and provide all contractors and sub-contractors on said Docket Texas-1852-F with notice that such scale of wages must be complied with. (Attached to, and made a part of, foregoing resolution) "Docket Teхав-1852-F Incinerator Austin, Teхав SUPPLEMENTARY WAGE SCALE Per Hour Per Day Shovel Operator $1.00 $8.00 Tractor Operator 1.00 8.00 Graderman .75 6.00 Dumperman .50 4.00 Teamster: 2 Upteam 3 Upteam .50 4.00 4 Upteam .55 4.40 " 10 ت "Austin, Texas September 15, 1938 ENG: ELF: ma Docket-Texае-1852-F Incinerator Austin, Texas Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Teхав Dear Mr. Morgan: The attached wage scale for wages and work classification covers trade operations which are not classified by the State Department of Labor, but which has been submitted to the State Department of Labor and they advise that same is satisfactory and corresponds with wages paid in their approved list for work of a similar nature. Yours very truly, (Sgd) Lloyd W. Taylor Engineer-Inspector for the City of Austin Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting then recessed at 12:25 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Hallic Pallic Me Hear dity Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: Jon Milla Mayor Austin, Texas, September 22, 1938. The City Council convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place, on Thursday, September 22, 1938, at 10:30 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, Simon Gillis, and Mayor Tom Miller; absent, Councilmen C. M. Bartholomew and Oswald G. Wolf absent. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. J. O. Robinson, et al., submitted the following petition protesting the annexation of a part of Fiskville Common School District No. 11: Mayor Tom Miller and City Council of Austin Austin, Tехав Gentlemen: "Austin, Texas September 19,1938 We, the undersigned, object to the annexation of a part of Fiskville Common School District No. 11 of Travis County to the City of Austin for school purposes for the following reasons: 1. If this territory is annexed to Austin, it will decrease the valuation of the district one-third, and this will make it difficult for Fiskville to finance their 167