REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COIL: Austin, Texan, December 23, 193 The City Council convened in Reguler Seccionet the recular mectin place in the Council Chamber et the Municipal Puilding on Thursday, December, 1963, 10:55 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller pro.. sidin. Roll coll showed the followin, mombere present: Councilmen Alford, Pertholomew, Gillis, ond Mayor Miller; beent, Councilmon Wolf. There were prenent 180: Wolter F. Serholm, Actin City Monger: J. E. Motherol, City Engineer: J. M. Patterson, Jr., Acting City Attorney: and P. n. Thorp, Chief of Police. The Minutes of the Remiler Meeting of December 16, 1943, both morning and nicht reion", were rend, and upon motion of Councilmen Alford were adopted as rond by the following vote: "Ayee," Councilmen Alford, Pertholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; absent, Councilmen Wolf. In ccordance with published notice thereof, the public hearing on the tentative budget for the year 1944 was duly opered at 11:00 A... No taxpayer or other interested citizen appearin to be heard on the matter, said budget was thereupon tentatively approved by the City Council, pending adoption of the General Budget required by law. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman 71llin: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector bor heretofore submitted to the City Council the tax roll of the City of Austin for the year 1943; ond : WHEREAS, said tax roll appears in all respects to be in correct form, and prior to its submission, the voluntions contained in said roll had been examined and corrected by the Porrd of Equalization, which made ita report to the City Council on the 16th day of September, 1943; and WHEREAS, 1l appeals from the decisions of the Board of Eculiration have been disposed of, and ruch adjustments as have been found necessary have now been mode; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CONCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1 THAT Beid toy roll, showinan nemote mount of $76,437,350.00 the voletion of property Lesessed for toyes for raid year, and an narente emount of $1,732,217.26 levied as tover for 11, to, and the same 1 herby,pped. Upon motion of Councilman 2014, the forepine remolotice dopted the followin ilman Wolf ont. "ayes," Councilmen Alfort, Bertholoney, illis, and Mayor Killer: "," none; The followin, ordine v introduced by Councilman 11111 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND LEVYING MUNICIPAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR A. D. 1042; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The air. 10 times ilman the l Le pre the onttr Lo pesed ., econd res. the me wrtede followirlom11 """" none; Coerilmer Wolf brent. - Tortore We role wriod to the follor none; Councilman Wolf abrent. ? 1 : "A" Cooler 1 Portolom, 71111, olmen or refill ren Alfort, rtholom, or "111er: " 1101: Cont. Cor-ilm ۱۰۲۰ 319 320 The thon lo thit the announced. The followin resolution w (RESOLUTION) crerute by Councilmen Al FE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Acting City Monaer is hereby thorized and directed in behelf of the City of Attr, to relome to George W. Berr of any on 11 lien heretofonistin: or nov existin מפי ייי ער of the hereinafter mentioned Judement on Lot 1, Block "F", Outlot 50, Division "O", Drivin Pork Addition to the City of Austin, Travis County, Teres, in consideration of the payment of 11 trye and court conte involved in tex uit No. 57760, City of Austin vr. George W. Ferr, in the District Court of Trovic County, Texan, in which Judment wor rendered in favor of the City of Austin on the 15th day of Janwry, 1937, ond is recorded in Volume 19, page 600, of the District Court Minutes of Trevis County, Texpr. Upon motion of Councilmen Alford, the foregoing resolution or adopted by the followin vote: "Ayo," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nnyr," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following resolution wae introduced by Councilman Bartholomewi (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS C. H. Toungate is the Contractor for the iteration of a building located at 222 Est 6th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space shutting Lot 6, Block 68 of the Originni City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storrge of materials therefor; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinsbove enumereted be granted to soid C. H. Toungate, the boundary of which is described as follows! Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction to a point 10 feet eart of the west curb line and at right angles to the centerline of San Jacinto Street; thence in a coutherly direction and parallel with the centerline of Son Jecinto Street 128 feet ton point; thence diagonally t approximately a 45 degree angle to a point 10 feet south of the north curb line of East 6th Street and the extended east line of the above described property; thence in n westerly, direction and parallel with the centerline of Enst 6th Street approximately 40 feet to a point: thence in & northerly direction and at right angles to the center. line of Erst 6th Street to the southwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space pre rented to the guid C. H. Toungate, herr inofter termed "Contractor," upon the following exprene terms and conditionss (1) That the Contractor shall constrict a 4-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the whove described working space, such wjkwy to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet hich and substantially braced and anchored, and without wood atripe or obetrictions of any kind lon the povement within the walkway, and at any time in the opinion of the City officiels it becomes necessary for any recon to install board floor within the wikway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Puilding Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and ubstantially support came to prevent coming under lond. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to constrict in his workin crece a aubetontilte, which raall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that uch te i open, the Contrretor shall maintain person at this frte to warn pedestrians and vehicles of pproaching tricks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehiculer or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unlording material at the working spece shell park on any oort 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 choll in no way obstrict any fire place or other public utilities in the construction of such barricaden. : (6) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of 11 storm terr in the cutter, 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. (8) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, borricades, loose materiale, and other obstrictions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewelk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Mannger, and in any event all such sidewalk barricadon, materials, equipment, and other obstructions shall be removed not later than April 1, 1944. : (9) That the City reserven 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 safeguarda if the conditions demand it. (10) 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. (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 construction work for said building projects, 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 Dollars ($5000.00), 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 or abuse 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. Upon motion of Councilman Bartholomew, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following votes "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The epplication of Farris Lawrence Conner, Jr., 2218 East 7th Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naya," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Joseph Lee Jackson, 4112 Morningside Drive, for a texicab driver's permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Nays," none; Councilmon Wolf sheent, The application of Shelton Eugene Ayern, 606 East 15th Street, for a renewal of his taxienb driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manger et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Inyr," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Wallace Edwin Beard, 1407 Willow Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf abnent. 321 322 The application of Fermon Lee Rishop, 2000 South Ist Street, for a renewal of his toxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following votes "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naya," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Gus Martin Bukowaky, 1509 Holly Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following votet "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of James Franklin Bryant, Chalmers Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted, Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following votes "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. The application of Delmer Woody Carroll, 2119 Brackenridge Stract, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following Votet "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naya," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Ernest Clark, 1606 Singleton Avenue, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following votes "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. The application of Zeno Clark, 1606 East 12th Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Louis Clemons, 2227 Rosewood Avenue, for a renewal of his taxicab driverla permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager ot al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayee," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Neys," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of James William Coker, 2608 South Ist Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote! "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naya," none; Councilman Wolf rbeent. : The application of George Wesley Collier, 107 Brushy Street, for a renewal of his taxicah driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following votes "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Noys," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Christopher Columbus Cook, 307 West Sth Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Lee Milton Covington, 305 East 11th Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Eartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Ways," none; Councilman Wolf absent. 323 1 The application of James Gordon Cox, Route ?, Pox 420K, Austin, Texor, for renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf abeent. The application of Clyde W. Crooks, 54 East Avenue, for a renewal of his toxicab driver'n permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmen Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naye," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Arthur Ray Cunningham, 2106 Holly Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naya," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of William Lee Donaho, 308 Enat 3rd Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmen Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following votes "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Willie Donley, 1605 Leona Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Meyor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Arnold James East, Rio Grande Courts, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Albert Lee Elam, 1808 Holly Street, for a renewal of his taxiceb driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Carl Bradey Eldridge, 1618 Navasota Street, for a renewal of his toxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following voter "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of L. A. Ellis, 20 Chicon Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, wos submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayer," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Noys," none; Councilmen Wolf chaent. The application of Rudolph L. Engbloom, 1210 Willow Street, for a renewal of his taxiceh driver's permit.for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, wes submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Cou cilmen Alford, Bertholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Ways," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Vivien Burnham Fallwell, 1623 Willow Street, for renewal of hir taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Monnger et al, we submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayer," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Noys," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Im. S. Fizer, 1109 West 5th Street, for renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmen 324 : Alford moved that the application be fronted. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayer," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, Gellir, and Mayor Miller: "Noye," none; Councilmen Wolf bent. The application of Herbert Les Glover, 1606 Furt Pist Street, for renewal of his toxicob driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approvel by the Acting City Manager et 1, won submitted. Councilmon Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following" vote: "Ayon," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Noys," none; Councilman Wolf abrent. The application of Thomne Stegall Hays, 502 Willow Street, for a renewal of his toxicob driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, wes submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Nayr," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. The application of Jesse C. Hilderbrand, 2907 Rio Grande Street, for a renewal of his toxienb driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was nubmitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Noys," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Johnny Mason Holmes, 1189 Comal Street, for renewal of his taxicab driver permit: for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following Vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Allen Lee Jackson, 1101 South 3rd Street, for a renewal of his toxicob driverts permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Noys," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. The application of Charlie Benjamin Jackson, 2103) Garden Street, for renewal of his texionb driverts permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was סטר mitted, Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion curried by the folloving vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Naya," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. " The application of Emmett Jackson, 2307 Et 14th Street, for renewal of his toxich driverts permit for the year 1944, recommended for approvel by the Acting City Maneger et al, was submitted. Councilmon Alford moved that the opliction be printed. The motion corried by the followin votot "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, 31111, and Ever Miller: "Nay," none; Councilmen Wolfsbrent, The application of Arthur Johnson, 90 Riny Street, for renewal of his toyicet drivers permit for the year 1944, recommended for coprovel by the Acting City Honor et al, war wubmitted. Com11m η Al fowl moved that the policetion te rinted. The motion arried by the followin vote: "Aye"," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, 1114, and Myor Miller: "Mays," nore: Councilmen el buent. The application of Brene Joe Jordan, 1504 Newfield Lone, for reneel of 1 romit for the year 1944, recommended for proval by the Actin, City Manger et al, war submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the pliction rante. The motion noted the following vote: "," 101 etvert lmon Alford, Bertholom, 51111, and Mor Mil; "," rone; Counelmontrent. The politics of Ralph Edurd Kind, 717 Erst 32nd Street, for roneul of historie permit for the year 1944, recommended for proval ty Acttre City Manere, mimited. Councilmen Alford moved tiplication rented. fedthe cllovin The morfon "Ayes," Councilmer Alford, Bertholomew, Allts, and Moor Miller "none; Comcilmer Wolf.teent. 325 1 1 The moliention of W1111. 1, 140330 Avent, for rubmitted. Councilmen for the year ירו, recommended for mooroval by the Acting City Konser et, Alford moved that the appliction be cronted. The motior ried by the followin vote! "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, illis, and Mayor Killer: "mys," none; Councilon Wolf sent. 1 The application of John Apron Lacey, 1613 West 38th Street, for renewal of his textech driverla permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Actin: City Manager et al, we submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the application be rented. The motion corried by the followin votot "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, 31111, and Mayor Miller: "Mays," none; Councilmer Wolf brent. The application of Claude Leo Lane, 906 Holly Street, for renewal of his taxienb driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Monocer et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Kayr," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. : The application of Oscar fra Lench, 1001 Holly Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driverta permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Aves," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, 3111is, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Ed Lockwood, 2510 Fast 6th Street, for renewal of his taxionb drivers permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the application he fronted. The motion carried by the following; vote: "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Noys," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. The application of Alfred Richard Lovel, 403 East 3rd Street, for e renewal of his tryienb driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Maneger et al, was submitted, Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayer," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naye," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. : The application of Eugene Bremond Mays, 1104 East 11th Street, for a renewal of his taxionb driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of F. L. Miller, 1808 Holly Street, for a renewal of his toxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Actin; City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, 71111s, and Mayor Miller; "Ways," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. The ppplication of Ollie Edvard Murphy, Brown Hotel, for a renewal of hir taricab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for opproved by the Antin, City Monsfer et al, was submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the mplication bented. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayer," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, illir, and Mayor Miller; "Nay," none; Councilmen Wolf ohient. The application of Kenneth Morris McCain, 94 Red River Street, for a renewal of his toxicrb driverte permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Monoger et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the appliction be granted. The motion carried by the following votet "Ayer," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Wave," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Roy R. McDonald, 507 Nueces Street, for renewal of his toricrb driver's permit for the year 1941, recommended for approval by the Actin City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the appliction beranted. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Killer; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Lawrence Reuben Owens, 117? Angelina Street, for a renewal of his texicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following vote: 326 "Ayer," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, Gillis, und Mayor Miller: "Noy"," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. The application of Robert Edvard Lee Patton, 1715 South Ist Street, for renewal of his torib driver's permit for the year 1914, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et 1, was submitted, Courcilmen Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following Vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Nayn," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. : The application of J. D. Phelan, 304 Chalmers Avenue, for a renewal of his toxiceh driver's permit. for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of J. Pete Reyes, 2500 Carranza Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following votes "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Lawrence Nick Reyes, 2507 Carranza Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillin, and Mayor Miller: "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Tolbert Riley, 206 West Monroe Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following votet "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of James L. Ross, 710 West Elizabeth Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following votes "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of William Robert Ross, 2309 Dancy Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillie, and Mayor Miller; "Naya," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of David Dee Rucker, 2529 East 12th Street, for a renewal of his texicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote! "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Clarence William Ruffin, 1907 Enet And Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, whe submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be fronted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naye," none; Council.mon Wolf absent. The application of Edward Riley Rosengreen, 96 East Avenue, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Mannger et al, was cubmitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be prented. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Mays," none; Councilman Wolf brent. The application of Dyenon Franklin Samuel, 308 West Monroe Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, พลก submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor willer; "Naye," none; Councilman 327 : : Wolf absent. The application of Edward Miller Stevenson, 104 Congrene Avenue, for a renewal of his taxicab driver'r permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, 3111is, and Mayor Miller; "Noyr," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Monroe Jamen Schreffler, 4611 Avenue H, forn renewal of his taxienb driver's permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Julius Sitra, 709 Wost 26th Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Joe Lee Smith, 2503 East Ist Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver'a permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Jesse Earl Sommera, 1605 Willow Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Frank Benett Sconci, 1511 Canterbury Street, for a renewal of his toxicab driver's permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Mannger et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naye," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Tony Anthony Sconci, 407 East 8th Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Maya," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Wilton Fabio Sconci, Rio Grande Courts, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Mannger et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naye," none; Councilman Wolf abnent. The application of Thomas Eligie Spoon, 110 Mildred Street, for renewal of his toxicab driverts permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, illis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf beent. The application of James Sullivan, 93 Chelmere Street, for a renewal of hin taxicab driverla permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmon Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Alfred Toliver, 2210 Longfellow Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver' permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, war submitted. Councilmen Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayer," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillir, and Mayor Miller; "Ways," none; Councilman Wolf sbsent. The application of Kiles R. Townsley, 305 East 47th Street, for a renewal of his torical driver' permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, war submitted. Councilmen Alford moved 328 that the permit be granted. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Noys," none; Councilmen Wolf abrent. The application of Albert Ray Thornton, 2211 Enat Ist Street, for a renewal of his toxicab driver's permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naye," none; Councilman Wolf absent. 1 The application of Julius Velasquez, 1908 Holly Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application he granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Nnya," none; Councilman Wolf Absent. The application of Hoy Velasquez, 1908 Holly Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver'a permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew, moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Neye," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Lester Warren Walker, 2803 Swisher Street, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following votes "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. : The application of Walter Jefferson Walker, 170? Walnut Avenue, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, wng submitted, Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of George Stanley Wallace, 2112 Thornton Road, for a renewal of his taxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Harvey Warren, 95 Rainey Street, for a renewal of his toxicab driver's permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manngor et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naye," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The application of Walter Denton Walls, 91 Red River Street, for a renewal of his toxicah driver' permit for the year 1914, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was nubmitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayer," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naye," none; Councilman Wolf shaent. The application of Frank LeeRoy Wier, 71? West 6th Street, for a renewal of his toxicab driverin permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmen Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the followin vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Gayor Miller; "Naya," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. The application of Ben Hubert Williams, 1406 Cedar Avenue, for a renewal of his toxicab drivert permit for the year 1944, recommended for poproval by the Acting City Manager et al, wa submitted. Councilman Partholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gilli, und Mayor Miller; "Mays," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. The application of Virgil Henry Wingrouth, 413 Merathon Boulevard, for renewal of his taxicab driverts permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, webmitted. Councilman Bertholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the 329 followind vote: "Ayer," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, 31111m, and yor Hillem: "Noya," none; Councilman Wolf abrent. The applicrtion of Hermon Ernest White, 6611 Drl 111 Street, for renewal of his tarienb driverte permit for the year 1914, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the followinr votes "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bertholomew, Gillic, and Mayor Miller; "Noys," none; Councilmen Wolf abrent. The application of Cecil S. Wood, 109 Enst 16th Street, for renowel of his toxicob driverl permit, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manager et al, was submitted. Councilmon Alford moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: "Ayos," Councilmon Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf phaent. The appltention of Wallace H. Word, 402 East 8th Strect, for renewal of his toxicob driver' permit for the year 1944, recommended for approval by the Acting City Manerer et al, war submitted, Councilman Alford moved that the permit be granted. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller: "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The Acting City Manager submitted the following hid received for purchase of the old Protection Fire Hall Building located at 1614 Lavach Street: A. D. Bolm Modern Floors T. C. Steiner $ 9,500.00 11,300.00 17,500.00 Conh It was moved by Councilmen Gillir that the bid of T. C. Steiner, in the amount of $12,500.00 each, be accepted as the highest and best bid for anid property: and that the Acting City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary legal papers. The motion corried by the following vote: "Ayen," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mnyor Miller; "Naye," none; Councilmen Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, City of Austin toxes were paressed in the name of G. W. Norman for the years 1930 through 1942 on the following described property! 69x203 of Original Lot 3, Outlot ?, Division "0", Musgrove Subdivision, Plot 24; Lot 10, Block 4, Outlot 5, Division "B", Pint. 29; S. 1/2 of East 298 of Lot 7, Block 3, Outlot 6, Division "B", Plot 29; Lot 9, North 1/2 Outlot 5, Division "A", Plot 29; Lot 7, Block 2, Outlot 4, Division "A", Plot 70; Lot 8, Block 2, Outlot 4, Division "A", Plot 30; West 52 of Lot?, Block 5, Outlot ?, 3, Divi-ion "B", Pint 31; 46x160 (Lot Y), Outlot 61, Division "a", unplatted; Plot 34: 1 Lot 2, Block 6, Outlot 53, Division "B", P1 76; Lot 3, Sruth 1/2 Block 11, Outlot 57, Division "B", Plot 36: Lot 4, South 1/2 Block 11, Outlot 57, Division "B", Plot 36; Lot 4, Block 1, Outlot 72, 33, Division "B", Glenwood Addition, Plot 38; Horth 23.671 of Lote 3 and 4, Block 5, Outlot 27, Division "B", Plot 398 Lots 1 and 2, Flock 5, Outlot 35, Division "B", Crowle Addition, Plot 79; Lot 5, Block 4, Outlot 35, Division "b", Hofheinz Subdivision, Plat. 79; Lot 7, Block 9. Outlot 46, Division "B", John Subdivision, Plot 142: Lot 2, Block 9, 0.10% 16, Division "p", Johns Subdivision, Plot 42. Lot 10, Outlot 11, 63, Divt fon "P", Glen Onke Subdivision, Plot 252; Plot 253; Lot 67, Outlot 11, 63, Division "B", Glen Ork Subdimision, Horth 1/2 of West 29 of Lot 7, Block, Outlot 6, Division "B", Plat 29: located in the City of Austin, Texe; and 330 Lota 2, 3, 14, and 5, Block 28, Hishlonde Addition, Plat 83-0; West 62 of Lote 6, 7, 3, and 9, Block 28, Highlands Addition, Plot 83-3; Lots 10 and 11, Block 28, Highlands Addition, Plat 83.6: Lote throuch 8, 11 through 26, Block 34, Highlande Addition, Pint 83-0; West 100 of Lote 1 through 6, Block 35, Highlande Addition, Plat 83-0: West 104 of Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 35, Highlands Addition, Plat 83-0: Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 35, Highlands Addition, Plat 33-G: Lots 6 through 8, 10 through 16, 18, 20, 27, 27, 28, 30 through 34, 24, 26, in Block 35, Highlande Addition, Plat 83-0 adjoining the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and personal property; said taxes being for the sum of $1922.16, and for non-payment of same at maturity, penalty in the sum of $96.10 has been ansessed, and interest in the sum of $501.66 has accrued, making the total amount of taxes, penalty and interest $2519.92; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin deems it just and equitable to remit said penalty in the sum of $96.10. and one-half of the interest in the sum of $250.83; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the aforesaid penalty in the sum of $96.10 and one-half of the interest in the sum of $250.83 are hereby remitted, and the Tex Assessor and Collector of the City of Austin is authorized and directed to charge said penalty in the sum of $96.10 and one-half of the interest in the sum of $250.83 off his rolls and to issue to the party entitled to receive same a receipt in full upon the payment of said taxes and one-half of the interest, as aforesaid. Upon motion of Councilman Alford, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following votes "Ayes," Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Nays," none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartholomews (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager, or in his absence the Acting City Manager, be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract in behalf of the CITY OF AUSTIN with the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT for furnishing electric power and energy to the Madry Ordnance Shops located at Camp Mabry, Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the terms and provisions of a contract and agreement which is attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorised and directed to place a copy of this contract, which is attached hereto, in the permanent files of her office without the necessity of recording the contents of said contract and agreement in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion of Councilman Bartholomew, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following votes "Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; "Naye," none; Councilman Wolf absent. There being no further business, upon motion seconded and carried, the meeting was recensed at 11:55 Α. Μ., subject to call of the Mayor. ATTESTS all ban CITY CLARK APPROVED 1 miller. MAYOR