Plumbing, Traffic, and City Property Decisions
Plumbing Rules Overhauled:
Following a public hearing involving plumbers and utility representatives, the council adopted a comprehensive amendment to the city's plumbing ordinance.Traffic Flow Improvements:
A project was approved to set back a curb on Red River Street, widening the travelway to help ease traffic congestion.City-County Alley Deal:
An agreement was finalized allowing a Travis County building to continue encroaching on a public alley until it undergoes structural alteration or demolition.Construction Site Safety Regulations:
Permits were issued for temporary use of public alley and sidewalk space for building projects, requiring strict safety barriers and financial bonds from contractors.Streetcar Rail Offer Rejected:
The council declined a proposal to pay an individual for streetcar rails he offered to remove using his patented equipment.
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424 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, May 23, 1940. The City Council convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place in the Council Room at the Municipal Building, on Thursday, May 23, 1940, at 10:45 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members presents Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G11118, and Mayor Miller; absent, Councilman Wolf. : The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1940, were read, and upon motion of Councilman Gillis, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Mr. Fred W. Adams submitted a petition, signed by Travis M. Hughes, 700 Zennia Street, et al., property owners, asking that the sewer lines be extended to their property on the Lower Georgetown Road in the vicinity of the Chicken Shack. The matter was referred to the City Manager, with instructions to have the work done, provided the property owners are willing to advance the money to the City, without interest, until such time as the necessary funds are available,as per their proposal. Mr. H. D. Barr, representing the North Austin Civic League, submitted a request for improvements at Ramsey Park. The matter was referred to the City Manager to determine what can be done in the way of minor improvements at the present time. The public hearing on the proposed Ordinance amending the Plumbing Ordinance was opened. A large delegation of plumbers. and representatives of the Texas Public Service Company were present. Following a general discussion of the matter, it was the sense of the meeting that the Ordinance be passed as written without further amendments. The following ordinance was then introduced by Councilman Bartholomewi AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF AN INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING AND A BOARD FOR THE EXAMINATION OF FLUMBERS AND PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE LICENSING OF PLUMBERS, AND FOR THE INSTALLA- TION OF PLUMBING AND PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 11, 1934, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "J", PAGES 625-634, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND AMENDING THAT CERTAIN AMENDATORY ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 1939, AMENDING IN CHRTAIN PARTICULARS THE FLUMBING ORDINANCE AND THE GAS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH AMENDATORY ORDINANCE IS REOORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 516-521, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING AND WATER PIPING IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE FOR VALID PORTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; REFEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bartholomew moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G11118, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The Ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bartholomew moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The Ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bartholomew moved that the Ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The Mayor announced that the Ordinance had been finally passed. The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: "Austin, Texas May 14, 1940 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Austin, Texas Gentlemen: The following is a copy of a resolution which was passed by the Board of Adjustment at a meeting held on May 14, 1940, which is hereby respectfully submitted for your consideration: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the Oity of Austin, pursuant to the terms of Section 30 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Austin, has referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for its consideration a petition of a number of property owners requesting a change in the Use designation of the following property: Vicinity of Lot 1, Block 45, Outlot 24, Division "0", Christian and Fellman Addition, including the abandoned Cole Street to the west of said lot, from "C" Commercial District and First Height and Area District to "A" Residential District and First Height and Area District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on March 26, 1940, at which a number of adjoining property owners appeared to request this change, but at which hearing the owner was not present; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 1940, the Board of Adjustment considered this protest, at which the owner, Dr. Z. T. Scott, appeared and registered his protest against this change; and WHEREAS, since this change involves the inclusion of Cole Street, which has been abandoned by the City of Austin, and the ownership thereof is now claimed by Dr. Z. T. Scott, the Board deferred action of this petition pending the clarification by the City Attorney of the legal status of the ownership of this street; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 1940, the Board of Adjustment again carefully considered changing the Use designation of the above described property, and took into consideration the conditions surrounding same, the character, shape, and size of the property in question, and in the light of the uncertain title of Cole Street included in this petition; and WHEREAS, the Board deemed that under the conditions and circumstances, there is no justification in the change of this property, as the same would not be suitable for residential purposes and such a change would preclude the use of the property by the owner; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: THAT this change in the Use designation of the above described property is not recommended to the City Council. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT By /s/ H. F. Kuehne Chairman. " Council.man Alford moved that the foregoing matter be laid on the table. The motion provailed by the following voter Ayen, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following report of the Board of Adjustment was receiveds "Austin, Texas May 14, 1940 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Austin, Texas Gentlement The following is a copy of a resolution which was passed by the Board of Adjustment at a meeting held on May 14, 1940, which is hereby respectfully submitted for your consideration: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin, pursuant to the terms of Section 30 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Austin, has referred to the Zoning. Board of Adjustment for its consideration a petition of Mrs. E. T. Miller, requesting a change in the Use designation of the following property: No. 2620 Salado Street, fronting 1041 on Salado Street with a depth of 171 to San Pedro Street, being a through lot in Outlot 64, Division "B" of the City of Austin, 425 426 from "A" Residential District and First Height and Area District to "B" Residential District and First Height and Area District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment at a meeting held on May 14, 1940, carefully considered the Use Designation of the above described property; and WHEREAS, this petition is for a change in the Use designation of the property adjacent to that of Mr. S. E. Gideon, for which a similar change was recently requested and which was denied by the 01ty Council upon recommendation of the Board of Adjustment; and WHEREAS, the petitioner at that time protested to the change of the neighboring property by written protest made March 11, 1940, which letter is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, there is no difference in the character of the above property as compared to the adjoining property, and no special reasons for treating this property differently than any other property in this sone; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: THAT this change in the Use designation of the above described property is not recommended to the City Council for the same reasons stated in the resolution of the Board of Adjustment, March 12, 1940, pertaining to the similar change of the adjoining property. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT By /s/ H. F. Kuehne Chairman. Councilman Alford moved that the foregoing matter be laid on the table. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman 0111ist WHEREAS, E. F. Price, lessee from John A. Gracy of Lots 1 and 2, Block 14, of Christian and Follman Addition, a subdivision within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the east side of Red River Street at a location north of East 20th Street, and being locally known as 2001-2003 Red River Street, has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to grant permission to set the curb back from the established curb line on the east side of Red River Street adjacent to the above described property, thereby relieving traffic conditions by creating a greater width of travelway on Red River Street; 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 01ty Council of the City of Austin; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is hereby granted E. P. Price, lessee from John A. Gracy of Lote 1 and 2, Block 14, of Christian and Fellman Addition, a subdivision within the Oity of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the east side of Red River Street at a location north of East 20th Street, to set the curb back from the established curb line on the east side of Red River Street 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 2-0-873 and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the following conditionss (1) That the construction of the setback area on Red River Street shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-0-873, and that all such widened areas, driveways, or ramps and curbs 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 curbs 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 curb and the sidewalk as shown on the plan hereto attached, marioad 2-0-873. (4) That all such expansion joints shall be of the pre-moulded type. (5) That all concrete work within the strest 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. Councilman 0111is moved that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Alford: WHEREAS, Mr. Al Mundt is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 501 East Sixth Street and desires a portion of the alley space abutting Lot 12, Block 57, of the Original City of Austin, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Al Mundt, the boundary of which is described as followst Alley Space Beginning at the southwest corner of the above described property; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the alley between East Sixth Street and East Fifth Street 6 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the centerline of the alley 46 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of the alley to the south- east corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Al Mundt, hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditiones (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the west, south, and cast lines 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 the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (5) 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. (6) 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. (7) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials, and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has coased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment, and other obstructions shall be removed not later than July 1, 1940. (8) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein 427 428 granted, or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (9) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, 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 purposes. (10) 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 construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, Oity forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's expense. (11)That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims for 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 construction work, and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. Councilman Alford moved that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Gillist WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the Oity 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 ite pole lines in the following streets: A telephone pole line in OLDHAM STREET ALLEY north of East 25th Street, the center of which pole shall be 1 foot west of the cast line of said Oldham Street Alloy. THAT the work and construction of said pole line, including the excavation of the street and the restoration and maintenance of said street after said pole line has 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. Councilman G1111s moved that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Bartholomew; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Gillis: WHEREAS, Chamberland Metal Wether Strip Company, Inc., is the Contractor for the water-proofing of a building located at 601 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lot 46, Block 69, of the Original City of Austin, Texas, during the water-proofing of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Chamberland Metal Wether Strip Company, Inc., the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk Space That the Contractor be permitted to use that space on the sidewalk between the property line of the above described property and the curb line around this property. | 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Chamberland Metal Wether Strip Company, Inc., hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditionst (1) That the Contractor shall erect and maintain continuously in good condition during use of the said space hereby allotted on the south and west sides of the building, a substantial covering extending from the building to the curb and at least 8 feet high in the clear above the sidewalk. The supports for this covering shall be made of not less than 4x4 posts properly braced, the joist made of not less than 2x8 material and covered solidly with boards at least 2 inches thick, which shall be supported at intervals sufficiently close to prevent sagging of the roofing boards. At the outer end of this roof covering a bulkhead wall shall be erected not less than 2 feet high and sheeted solidly with 1 inch boards to prevent any material that is dropped during the construction work from falling out into the street. (2) 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. (3) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event, all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment, and other obstructions shall be removed not later than June 22, 1940. (4) 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. (5) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein 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 purposes. (6) 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 construction 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. (7) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims for 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 construction work, and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. Councilman Gillis moved that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Alford: 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: 429 430 A gas main in NORWALK LANE from West Righth Street southerly 262 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 70 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Norwalk Lane Baid 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 depthe 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 Oity 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. Councilman Alford moved that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartholomewt 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 street: A gas main in NORWALK LANE, from a point 159 feet south of West Eighth Street southerly 222 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Norwalk Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of notless than 2 foot. 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 pointe 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 street 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. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayos, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Councilman Alford moved that a taxicab driver's permit be granted to John Albert Duncan, 412 West Mary Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, 011118, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartholomew: WHEREAS, the County of Travis, State of Texas, is the owner of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 109, of the Original Oity of Austin, Texas; and WHEREAS, the building now located on said premises, at the public alley north of said property, encroaches a maximum of approximately ten (10) feet upon said alley (which alley runs east and west between Colorado and Lavaca Streets in said Block 109); and WHEREAS, the County of Travis is asserting no right, title or interest in or to said alley, or any portion thereof, but desires to maintain said building in its present location until such time as said building may be structurally altered, removed, destroyed, or demolished; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the O1ty Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute a contract with the County of Travis on behalf of the City of Austin whereby the Commissioners Court of Travis County shall agree to waive any right, title or interest or any claim of right, title or interest which said County may have, or claim to have, in and to the public alley, or any part thereof, in Block 109 of the Original City of Austin, Texas, and in consideration of which the City of Austin shall agree to permit the County's building encroaching upon said alley to remain in situ until such time as said building shall be structurally altered, removed, destroyed, or demolished. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Mr. R. B. Hodgson and his Attorney, Edgar Shelton, appeared before the Council and submitted a proposal that the City pay the said R. B. Hodgson $2 par ton for street car rails removed with an apparatus for which he claims to have an application for a patent pending. The Council declined to accept his proposal. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the following applications for licenses to operate privato boats on Lake Austin be granted, in accordance with the recommendations of the Lake Austin Navigation Board: Name and Address of Applicant Bowden, Chas. F. P. O. Box 443 Bowman, Gus B. Nalle Building Cunningham, Harold-2507 San Jacinto (Mary Smartt Manor Road) Daniel, C. L. 4914 Woodrow Avenue Galarza, Henry 712 West Monroe Street Hengy, George C. 2902 Enfield Road Ingalls, F. В. 2115 Fredericksburg Road Description of Boat Star Tank & Boat Company, Outboard, 1940 Model, Sea King 8-passenger Aqua-Master, Outboard, Deluxe, 1940 Model, Elto, 2-passenger Home-Made, Sail, 1940 Model, "Pixie", 4-passenger Neptune, Outboard, 1939 Model, 2-passenger Home-Made, Outboard, 1940 Model, "Henry", Seamaid, 2-passenger Canoe, 4-passenger Home-Made, Outboard, 1940 Model, Elto, 4-passenger 431 432 Name and Address of Applicant Cont'd 1400 Nest Avenue Mueller, R. G., Jr. - McQuiston, Roy L. 4519 Avenue 0, Description of Boat Home-Made, Outboard, 1937 Model, "Mud-Duck", Elto, 4-passenger Home-Built, Outboard, 1940 Model, "Suicide 13" Johnson, 1-passenger The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application of Chas. August Quist, Star Route B, Box 6, for a Commercial Pilot's License be granted, in accordance with the recommendations of the Lake Austin Navigation Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following voter Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The public hearing on the change in soning, from "A" Residence District to "O" Commercial District, of the property of H. E. Martin at the northeast corner of the intersection of South First Street and Live Oak Street, in South Austin, known as Lot 1, Block 3, Davis and Dawson Addition, which was continued from the last regular meeting, was continued to the next regular meeting. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 12:30 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Maria Mean Na Oity Clerk Approved: Jom Milla. Mayor