181 187 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 18,1948 10:40 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call Present: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry - 5 Absent : None Present also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager; J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works; Trueman E. O'Quinn, City Attorney; and R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Chas. L. Sandahl presented to the City Council a sample of the waiting bench for bus stops which he and associates are offering to donate to the City. The matter was referred to the City Manager and the Director of Public Works for inspection and approval; the offer of said donors to place one hundred, or more, of such benches to be ratified by the City Council at its next regular meeting if favorably reported on by the City Manager and Director of Public Works. The question of a survey by an engineer to determine the feasibility of relocating the railroads as called for in the Master Plan for the City came up for discussion. Mayor Miller gave a review of the matter to date, pointing out that following a meeting of the City Council, the City Plan Commission, and the Railroad officials on April 1, 1944, the City Council authorized the City Manager to employ a railroad engineer to make a survey of the railroad plan, but that he was unable to find such an engineer; and that now the Real Estate Board is petitioning the City Council to have such survey made. Mayor Miller then moved that the City Manager be empowered to hire a most competent engineer to make the survey, and to contact the State Highway Commission, and the County Commissioners with a view to enlisting their support and efforts in the matter, and that said engineer make known the result of the survey to the City Council and the City Plan Commission for their approval. Councilman Johnson offered as a substitute motion that the City Council instruct the Mayor and the City Manager to confer with the State Highway CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 188 Commission, the County Commissioners, and the Railroad officials to learn their views regarding a survey by a competent engineer to determine the feasibility of relocating the railroads as called for in the Master Plan; whether or not they would contribute any part of the cost of hiring such an engineer; what the cost of the services of such an engineer would be; and bring in their report to the City Council. The roll was ordered called on the substitute motion by Councilman Johnson, which motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: Councilman Glass Councilman Glass in casting his vote on the above motion, declared that he was not in favor of spending any money for the services of an engineer at this time on a program that cannot be carried out for many years in the future when that money was so urgently needed for more immediate services of the City; and that he did not want a survey made that would hold up the building of the new station by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Councilman Thornberry in casting his vote on the above motion, declared that although previous recommendations regarding the railroads under the Master Plan had been made, the City has not determined all of the problems involved in such a plan and that by employing an engineer to make a survey the City can determine what the entire program will cost. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the public hearing on the application of Mrs. G. R. Felter to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particulars: To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from "A" Residence District to "B" Residence District: A tract of land 104 x125 out of Lot 6, Block 14, Maas Addition, being located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Waterston and Charlotte Streets, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, was duly opened. Mrs. George R. Felter, proponent, appeared and spoke for the change. No property owner or other interested person appeared to protest the proposed change, the only property owner appearing being a colored woman, who did not protest the change but only wanted to know whether or not same would devaluate her property. The Council then deferred action on the matter to the next regular meeting in order to make an inspection of the property. The application of G. S. Burrows, Carl M. Templeton, Lydia Littman, and J. C. Bowles for change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to #C Commercial District, of property located on the west side of the 3900 block of Morningside Avenue, was received. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the 187 189 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS application be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of S. R. Fulmore, Agent for property owners, for change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to "C# Commercial District, of property fronting Shirley Avenue in Plaza Place, about three blocks in length, was received. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The application of Lewis R. Fisher for change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to "B-1 Residence District, of two blocks south of West 22nd Street, bounded by the alley between David Street and Robbins Place on the east, and the cliff overlooking Shoal Creek on the west, was received. Councilman Glass moved that the application be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of Father Francis R. Weber, Director of Holy Cross Hospital, for change in zoning, from A Residence District to "B" Residence Dis- trict, of a 14-acre tract in Outlot 48, Division "B", located on East 19th Street, being the site for the Holy Cross Hospital for Negroes, was received. Councilman Glass moved that the application be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None P. E. Palmer presented a petition by property owners on La Casa Drive and Fredericksburg Road, asking that Dr. Roper of Fredericksburg Road be required to remove the electric pump he has on the city water line, as the vi- bration from same is annoying to the property owners and may cause injury to their plumbing. The matter was referred to the City Manager and the Director of Public Utilities for investigation and report. The application of JOE B. EVANS, 4722 Depew Avenue, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Frazer Sedan, Motor No. F-83334, State License No. JA-9358, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Noes: None Councilman Thornberry The application of ALVA M. RADER, 1704 South 3rd Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1941 Model 4-door Chevrolet Sedan, Motor No.AA-117814, State License No. JA-6752, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 190 Councilman Bartholomew moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of WILLIE CECIL CLYBURN, 500 Baylor Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Plymouth Sedan, 1941 Model, Engine No.191860, State License No. JB-3819, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Noes: None Councilman Thornberry The application of CHARLES SUMMERS, 1403 South 5th Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1947 Model, 4-door Chevrolet Sedan, Motor No. EAA40193, State License No. JA-6754, duly approved by the City Manager, was sub- mitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of CHESTER LEE DANIEL, 311 West 38th Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab, a 1942 Model Chevrolet Sedan, Motor No. BA-87010, State License No. JA-1131, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of CLAUDE LEE MILLER, 1710 Giles Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of CLINTON BENJAMIN WALKER, 1705 Brackenridge Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of JACK L. TEITELBAUM, 1701 East 7th Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Council- man Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 171 191 The application of STANLEY JOSEPH PORTELL, 1303 Guadalupe Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of DANIEL WEBSTER KYLE, Colored, 1111 Sabine Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of WILLIAM EUGENE EVANS, 4722 Depew Avenue, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of JOE BRATON EVANS, 4722 Depew Avenue, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman. Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of RICHARD WELDON BARLOW, 705 East 23rd Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of WILLIE CECIL CLYBURN, 500 Baylor Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of CHARLES V. FLEMING, 1415 Holly Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS " 192 192 The application of BLUE FRONT CAFE, by Lydelle Johnson Williams, 416 East 6th Street, for a wine and beer license, duly approved by the City Manager was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Driskill Hotel Corporation, acting by and through R. M. Krause, Architect, owners of a portion of Lots 28, 29 and 30 of Outlot 57, Division E, of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, was granted permission by the City Council of the City of Austin on August 28, 1947, to construct an entrance platform and retaining walls in the west sidewalk area of Neches Street south of East 19th Street and to also construct a retaining wall across Neches Street at Waller Creek; and WHEREAS, the Driskill Hotel Corporation is desirous of making certain revisions in the plan approved on August 28, 1947; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the proposed revisions, namely, loading dock, curb setback and driveway on Neches Street, which plan is hereto attached marked 2-G-313 and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, said request has been reviewed and considered by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Driskill Hotel Corporation, acting by and through R. M. Krause, Architect, owners of a portion of Lots 28, 29 and 30 of Outlot 57, Division E, of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, be permitted to construct a loading dock, curb setback and driveway in the west sidewalk area of Neches Street, subject to the construction of concrete driveways, curb setbacks, curbs, sidewalks, and expansion joints as shown upon the plan marked 2-G-313, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution, and further subject to the condition that all concrete curb, curb setback, driveway and sidewalk construction done within the city streets shall be done by a bonded contractor under the direction and supervision of the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Councilman Thornberry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: 1 17 193 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, O. Fishbeck is the Contractor for the remodeling of a building located at 813 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting the south 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 97, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the remodeling 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 0. Fishbeck, the boundary of which is described as follows: t Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to a point 6 feet east of the east curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Congress Avenue approximately 23 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to the southwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said 0. Fishbeck, 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 one-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 barricades, 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 use parking meter space immediately in front of the entrance in the barricade for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) 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 May 1, 1948. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 194 194 (5) 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. (6) 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. (7) 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. (8) 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 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. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in HARGRAVE STREET, from Sol Wilson Street south 385 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said Hargrave Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in SAN SABA STREET, from a point 132 feet south of Canterbury Street southerly 100 feet, the centerline of which CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 195 gas main shall be 18 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said San Saba Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in WALLER STREET, from Olive Street south 180 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 28 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Waller Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in PEDERNALES STREET, across East 7th Street Extension intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Pedernales Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works 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. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Brown and Root is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 411 East 19th Street, and desires a portion of the street space CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 196 abutting Lot 29, Block 57, Division E, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection 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 Brown and Root, the boundary of which is described as follows: Street Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 19th Street to a point 6 feet south of the south curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel to the centerline of East 19th Street approximately 50 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 19th Street to the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Neches Street to a point 6 feet west of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Neches Street approximately 175 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Neches Street to the southeast corner of the above de- scribed property. 2. That the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Brown and Root, hereinafter termed Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the north, south, east, and west lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anthored. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate, which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That No Parking signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space, provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 197 197 (7) 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. (8) 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. (9) 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 obstruction shall be removed not later than October 1, 1948. (10) 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. (11) 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. (12) 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. (13) 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 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 con struction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The following memorandum was submitted by the City Manager: March 18, 1948 Memorandum to : Guiton Morgan, City Manager Memorandum from : J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works The final subdivision plat of Avalon "C" Subdivision has been completed and was approved by the City Plan Commission on March 11, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 198 1948. We have memoranda from water, sewer, gas, and street superintendents stating that the subdivider has complied with their respective parts of the subdivision regulations. It is recommended that this plat be formally accepted by the City Council. Approved: (Sgd) Guiton Morgan City Manager Councilman Bartholomew then offered the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as Avalon "C", approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on March 11, 1948, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None It was moved by Mayor Miller that Murray P. Ramsey be appointed as a member of the Board of Adjustment to fill the unexpired term of Victor H.Pannell, deceased. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None It was moved by Mayor Miller that the name of the park and swimming pool of the City known as DEEP EDDY be changed to A. J. EILERS PARK and SWIMMING POOL in honor of A. J. Eilers, deceased, who sold the property to the City several years ago at a very low price; and that later an appropriate placque be placed on the bath house commemorating this event. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The City Council, by rising vote, paid respect to the memory of Horace W. (Bus) Morelock, former Assistant City Attorney, who lost his life in the armed services during World War II, and whose body was recently returned to this City for re-interrment; and directed that the City Attorney CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 197 199 write a letter of sympathy to the family of the deceased, commemorating his services. Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager and the Director of Public Works be and they are hereby authorized and directed to advertise for bids on the following projects to be performed under contract in accordance with plans and specifications of said projects as heretofore submitted: (1) Widening of West First Street in the City of Austin from Colorado Street to Congress Avenue and including the reconstruction of the southwest portion of the Congress Avenue and West First Street intersection. (2) The relocation of Fredericksburg Road in the City of Austin from Butler Road to Barton Springs Road, and the reconstruction of the northeast corner of the intersection of Barton Springs Road and Lamar Boulevard to provide a single lane right-hand turn. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The following applications for private boat licenses, duly approved by the Navigation Board, were submitted: Owner Description Schuett, D. F., 2515 Winsted Lane Swenson, C. E., 4805 Avenue H Higgins, Outboard, 1948 Model, Mercury, 5-passenger Home-made, Outboard, 1948 Model, Johnson, 3-passenger Councilman Johnson moved that the licenses be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Mayor Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the great loss to the City of Austin in the death of T. H. Pannell; therefore, 199- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 199 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council desires to express its esteem and respect for him and its sorrow and condolence to his family upon his death by having a copy of this resolution entered in the minutes of the City Council. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None There being no further business, upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed, subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Hallia M Hellas CITY CLERK Approved: Jom Milla. MAYOR