Austin's Infrastructure and Business Growth
Neon Sign Debate & Policy:
The Council debated a permit for a neon sign, referring the matter to the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the sign ordinance, signaling potential changes for local businesses.Federal Water Well Rights:
The city granted a perpetual easement to the United States government for constructing and operating a water well and pipelines on a portion of city land.Widespread Utility Expansion:
Authorized Texas Public Service Company to install new gas mains across 16 different city streets, indicating significant growth in utility infrastructure.Public Works & Funding:
Approved funding for a new storm sewer on Exposition Boulevard ($2800) and a foundation extension for West 9th Street widening ($889). The city also agreed to replace pavement on Exposition Boulevard if property owners contributed to the cost.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: | Austin, Texas, January 09, 1941. The City Council convened in regular session, at the regular moeting place in the Council Room at the Municipal Building, on Thursday, January 9, 1941, at 11:00 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomow, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; absent, none. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Messrs. R. W. Barr, Howard E. Dogler, and others, presented a potition, signed by the property owners on Exposition Boulevard between Enfield Road and Windsor Road, asking that the City roplace the pavement heretofore existing on said street. Following a discussion of the matter, the Committee were advised that if the property owners would deposit their pro rata of the cost with the Engineering Department, the City would endeavor to have this work done as soon as possible. Mr. Paul A. Murchison, representing the Day & Night Sign Company, was heard in an appeal from the action of the Building Inspector in refusing a permit for a neon sign for the Austin-Barrow Food Market at Windsor Road and Exposition Boulevard under Sections 9 and 10 of the Sign Ordinanco. After considerable discussion, the matter was referred to the City Attorney to prepare an amondment to the Sign Ordinance permitting signs of this character. The written application of Paul R. Tilley for a change in zoning, from "B" Residence District to "C" Commercial District, of the south 107 of Lot 1, Block 131, being the northeast corner of Eleventh and Rio Grande Streets, was received; and the matter was referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Gillis: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Acting City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed in behalf of the City of Austin to execute an easement to the United States of America, granting to the United States of America the perpetual right and privilege of constructing, maintaining and operating a water well and all necessary pipe lines on 0.389 of one acre of land out of that certain 7.02 acre tract acquir ed by the City of Austin from W. L. Stark, et al., by deed dated January 30, 1940, the same being a portion of Outlot 70, Division "O", Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, according to the map or plat of said Govornmont Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, said 0.389 of one acre of land being a strip of land fifty (50) feet wide off the west side of said 7.02 acre tract and being more particularly described by metes and bounds an follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the east line of Waller Street, the same being the southwest corner of Outlot 70, said Division 0, and being the southwest corner of Bald City of Austin 7.02 acre tract as referred to above; THENCE following the east line of Waller Street and the wost line of Outlot 70, and the west line of said City tract N. 22° 56' E. 346.95 feet to an iron stake and from which iron stake another iron stako at the northwost corner of said Outlot 70, Division 0, bears N. 220 56 E. 588.49 feet; THENCE following the north line of said City of Austin 7.02 acre tract S. 45° 10 F. 53.89 feet to an iron stake; THENCE following a line that is 50 feat cast of and parallel to the west line of said City of Austin 7.02 acre tract S. 220 56 W. 330.33 feet to an iron stake; THENCE following the south line of said 7.02 acre tract N. 63° 05' W. 50.12 feet to the point of beginning. Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. 5 6 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartholomewt WHEREAS, Covert Automobile Company, acting by and through Frank Covert, Jr., owner of Lots 3 and 4, Block 51, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is situated at the northwest corner of West Fifth Street and San Antonio Street, within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to construct a commercial driveway across the north sidewalk area of West Fifth Street and across the west sidewalk area of San Antonio Street at the above described location; and WHEREAS, a map has been prepared showing the location of said driveway, which map is hereto attached marked 2-C-908, and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, said request and maps have 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 Covert Automobile Company, acting by and through Frank Covert, Jr., owner of Lots 3 and 4, Block 51, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is situated at the northwest corner of West Fifth Street and San Antonio Street within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, is hereby permitted to construct a commercial driveway across the north sidewalk area of West Fifth Street and across the west sidewalk area of San Antonio Street at the above described location, subject to the construction of concrete ramps, curbs, driveways, sidewalks and expansion joints as shown upon the plan marked 2-0-908, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution, and further subject to the condition that all concrete curb, ramp and driveway construction done within the City streets shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor under the direction and supervision 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. Upon motion of Councilman Bartholomew, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Gillist WHEREAS, Austin Shoe Company is the contractor for the alteration of a building located at 822 Congress Avenue, and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting part of Lots 5 and 6, Block 98, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, 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 Austin Shoe Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk Working Spaco BEGINNING at the northeast corner of the above described property; Thence in an easterly direction and at right angles with Congress Avenue 4 feet to a point; thonce in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Congross Avenue approximately 22 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles with the conterline of Congress Avenue to the southeast corner of the above described property. 1 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Austin Shoo Company, hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than 1 inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning) substantially braced and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progress. The Contractor will be permitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in or slide parallel to the barricade, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. The Contractor will also be permitted to usе one parking motor space immediately in front of the entrance in the barricade for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work. (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 timos that such gato is opon, 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 pedostrian traffic. (3) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (4) 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. (5) 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. (6) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials, and other ob -structions 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 February 15, 1941. (7) 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. (8) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces heroin 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 pигровев. (9) That any public utility, or public or private proporty disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activitice 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. (10) 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 porson or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise, or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin, and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement, and other public property and public utilitios disturbed or removed during the construction work, and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguarde during the occupancy of the space. Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following votes Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G11116, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartholomew: WHEREAS, the Austin Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company, acting by and through Page and Southerland, Architects, owner of a portion of Outlot 5, Division "E", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is situated at the southwest corner of the intersection of Lavaca Street and West 16th Street within the City of Austin, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to construct a commercial driveway across the west sidewalk area of Lavaca Street and across the south sidewalk area of West 16th Street at the above described location; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the location of said commercial driveways, which plan 7 8 is hereto attached marked 2-A-180, and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, said plan and request have 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 Austin Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company, acting by and through Page and Southerland, Architects, owner of a portion of Outlot 5, Division "E" of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is situated at the southwest corner of the intersection of Lavaca Street and Weet 16th Street within the City of Austin, is hereby permitted to construct a commercial driveway across the west sidewalk area of Lavaca Street and a commercial driveway across the south sidewalk area of West 16th Street, subject to the construction of concrete ramps, curbs, driveways, sidewalks, and expansion joints, as shown upon the plan marked 2-A-180, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution, and further subject to the condition that all concrete curb, ramp and driveway construction done within the City streets shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor under the direction and supervision of the City Engineer of the City of Austin, and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the Oity of Austin. Upon motion of Councilman Bartholomew, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Alford: 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. L. Brown has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permiss1on to construct a flagstone walk from the curb line to the property line adjacent to Lot 10 of Shoal Terrace, a subdivision within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the north side of Claire Avenue at a location east of Wooldridge Drive within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; 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. L. Brown, owner of Lot 10 of Shoal Terrace, a subdivision within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the north side of Claire Avenue at a location onst of Wooldridge Drive, is hereby granted pormission to construct a flagotone 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 14" 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. Upon motion of Councilman Alford, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Alford moved that the application of Albert Ray Thornton, 1317 Garden Street, for a license to operate a taxicab be granted, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Alford: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative mape or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the stroots 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 samo is heroby, permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streetsi (1) A gas main in WEST 32ND STREET from Beverly Road westerly 30 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said West 32nd Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (2) A gas main in COPO AVENUE from Dormarion Lane westerly 92 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 75 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said Copo Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in MHADOWBROOK DRIVE, from Clearview Drive northerly 30 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet wost of, and parallel to, the east property line of said Meadowbrook Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in CLEARVIEW DRIVE, from Meadowbrook Drive westerly 44 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said Clearview Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 24 feet. (5) A gas main in PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, from Salina Street easterly 80 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 18 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said Pennsylvania Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (6) A gas main in VISTA LANE, from Windsor Road northerly 225 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet wost of, and parallel to, the east property line of said Vista Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (7) A gas main in PAST 34TH STREET, from Lafayette Avenue to Kern Ramble, the centerline of which gas main shall be 1 foot south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said East 34th Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (8) A gas main in WEST 49TH STREET, from Ramsey Avenue to Lynnwood Street, the conterline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said West 49th Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (9) A gas main in EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, from Windsor Road to Indian Trail, the centerline of which gas main shall be 12 feet west of, and parallel to, the east property line of said Exposition Boulevard. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (10) A gas main in WINDSOR ROAD, from Exposition Boulevard to Spring Lane, the centerline of which gas main shall be 23h feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said Windsor Road. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (11) A gas main in MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD, from a point 212 feet north of Clearview Drive northerly 105 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of, and parallel to, the east property line of said Mountainview Road. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (12) A gas main in WINDSOR ROAD, from Forest Trail westerly approximately 1/4 block, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said Windsor Road. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (13) A gas main in WINDSOR ROAD from Stamford Lane easterly approximately 1/2 block, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said Windsor Road. 9 10 Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 24 feet. (14) A gas main in BOWMAN AVENUE, from a point 118 feet cast of Dormarion Lane easterly 170 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 72 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said Bowman Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not loss than 2 feet. (15) A gas main in RAMSEY AVENUE, from West 49th Street southerly 215 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 75 feet west of, and paralle to, the east property line of said Ramsey Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (16) A gas main in LYNNWOOD STREET, from West 49th Street northerly 253 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 70 feet wost of, and parallel to, the east property line of said Lynnwood 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 utilties, 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 notless than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company 1s 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 supрегvision 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. Upon motion of Councilman Alford, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomow, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. Councilman Alford moved that the application of Clifton Farl Foreman, 1711 Canterbury Street, for a permit to drive a taxicab be granted, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, 0111is, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Alford moved that the application of Albert Ray Thornton, 1317 Garden Street, for a permit to drive a taxicab be granted, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayos, Councilmon Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Alford moved that the application of Frank Moore Harris, 810 West 10th Street, for a permit to drive a taxicab be granted, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. Councilman Alford moved that the application of Donald Swenson, 106 West 17th Street, for a permit to drive a taxicab be granted, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager, The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a memorial resolution on the death of Dr. W. A. Harper, Member of the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Alford moved that the following members of the Board of Adjustment be roappointed for the two-year term ending January 1, 1943: Blendermann, Louis H; V. H. Pannell The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomow, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Wolf moved that H. D. Fruett be appointed as a member of the Board of Adjustment for the two-year term ending January 1, 1943. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the following application for a license to operate a private boat on Lake Austin be approved, subject to the approval of same by the Lake Austin Navigation Board: Name and Address of Applicant: Schoch, Eugene - 2212 Nueces Street Description of Boat Lyman, Outboard, 1940 Model, Johnson, "Silver Tarpon", 6-passenger The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Wolf: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $2800 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a storm sewer at Exposition Boulevard and Enfield Road. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G111is, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Gillis: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $889.00 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a foundation extension on West Ninth Street on the north side of the brick building occupied by the Bradford Paint Company in connection with the widening of West Ninth Street in the 200 block.. Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ауев, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. The following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, City of Austin taxes were assessed in the name of L. E. Whitham Construction Company for the years 1930 through 1939, on the east half of Lot 8, in Block 1, Grooms Subdivision, Plat 65, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, said taxes being for the sum of $65.92; and for nonpayment of samo at maturity, penalty in the sum of $3.30 has been assessed, and interest in the sum of $20.82, making the total amount of taxes, penalty and interest $90.04; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin deems it just and equitable to remit said penalty in the sum of $3.30; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the aforesaid penalty in the sum of $3.30 is hereby remitted, and the Tax Assessor and Collector of the City of Austin is authorized and directed to charge said penalty in the sum of $3.30 off his rolls, and to issue to the party entitled to receive same, a receipt in full upon the payment of said taxes and interest, as aforesaid. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, 11 12 Gillie, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was rocessed at 12:30 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attesti Hallia M Hellar City Clerk App Jom mill Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, January 1.6, 1941. The City Council convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place in the Counci1 Room at the Municipal Building, on Thursday, January 16, 1941, with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Bartholomew, G111is, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; absent, Councilman Alford. The Minutes of the regular meetings of January 2 and January 9, 1941, were road, and upon motion of Councilman Gillie, were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent. Mr. C. A. McAden came before the Council and asked that somo action be taken on the petition submitted several months ago, asking that the sanitary newer lines be extended to the Lower Georgetown Road. The matter was referred to C. G. Levander, Superintendent of the Sewer Division, for investigation and report. The written proposal of Maxwell and Cox, Auditors-Accountants, to audit the records of the City of Austin for the year 1941, for a consideration of $1500, was received. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the said proposal of Maxwell and Cox be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Wolf: Π