346 346 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 24, 1956 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: Councilman Long Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. JOSE C. THIELEPAPE, Kinney Avenue Baptist Church, 1801 Kinney Avenue. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meetings of May 17th and 19th be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: 11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT DO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 347 347 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- APPROXIMATELY 289 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EDGECLIFF DRIVE, 108 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MANLOVE STREET AND 325 FEET ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, SAME BEING LOTS 17 THROUGH 21 IN THE C. WENDLANDT RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2, 3, 4 AND PART OF LOT 5 OF THE COLORADO RIVER PARK ADDITION IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: 1 "Bids were received until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 22, 1956, and then publicly opened and read for the construction of 2633 Linear Feet of 24 inch Steel Cylinder concrete water pipe and appurtenances in Anderson Lane from Woodrow Avenue to Burnet Road. Company Austin Engineering Co. Karl B. Wagner Engineering Construction Co. Joe Bland Construction Co. Bid Working Days $26,477.02 60 $28,645.46 30 $29,079.30 30 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the Austin Engineering Col, on their low bid of $26,477.02, with 60 working days." CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 348 348 Councilman Palmera offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 22, 1956, for the construction of 2633 linear feet of 24 inch steel cylinder concrete water pipe and appurtenances in Anderson Lane from Woodrow Avenue to Burnet Road; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Co. in the sum of $26,477.02 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Austin Engineering Co. in the sum of $26,477.02 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Austin Engineering Co. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, obe and he is hereby authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of Austin a Warranty Deed conveying to Superior Dairies, Inc. a private Texas Corporation, for the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) the following described property, retaining therein an option in favor of the City of Austin to repurchase said land at any time for the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00), to wit: 1092 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of that certain portion of Lots 1 and2, Block 13 of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of the said Original City on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, which was conveyed to the City of Austin by the following two (2) instruments: (1) Dated March 13, 1930 of record in Vol. 450 at page 55 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. (2) Dated November 13, 1950 of record in Vol. 1067 at page 415 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. which 1092 square feet of land is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 349 349 BEGINNING at the southwest corner of the said Lot 1, Block 13 of Original City of Austin; THENCE, with west line of the herein described tract of land, same being the east line of Red River Street N 19° 00' E 45.00 feet to a cross on a stone wall; THENCE, following said stone wall S 71° 00 E 48.51 feet to a point; THENCE, S 66° 09' W 66.17 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Palmer, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 22, 1956, for the construction of a reinforced concrete culvert on Grover Avenue at Houston Street Easement; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Jones & Hazeltine in the sum of $4,572.70 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Jones & Hazeltine in the sum of $4,572.70 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Jones & Hazeltine. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a deed on behalf of the City of Austin conveying to Elizabeth Linz, a widow, the following described tract of land: 350 350 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 4,384 square feet of land same being out of and a part of Lots 4 and 5 of James P. Hart's Resubdivision of Block 16 of Christian and Fellman Addition, a Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of the said Christian and Fellman Addition of record in Book 1, page 73 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of the said James P. Hart Resubdivision being of record in Book 2 at page 246 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lots 4 and 5 together with other property were conveyed to the City of Austin by the following two (2) Warranty Deeds: (1) Dated July 20, 1948 of Record in Vol.932 at page 400 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. (2) Dated September 1, 1948 of record in Volume 876 page 627 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. Said 4,384 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING, at an iron pin at the southwest corner of the said Lot 4 of the James P. Hart resubdivision; Lot 4; THENCE, N 15° 48' E 147.50 feet to the northwest corner of the said THENCE, with the north line of Lot 4 S 74° 06' E 46.00 feet, pass an iron pin at the northeast corner of the said Lot 4, same being the northwest corner of Lot 5, in all a distance of 49.82 feet to an iron pin set on the west right-of-way line of the Interregional Highway; THENCE, with the west right-of-way line of the Interregional Highway S 30° 47' W 14.78 feet, crossing the west line of the said Lot 5 and the east line of Lot 4 in all a distance of 152.62 feet to an iron pin set on the south line of Lot 4 same being the north line of East 20th Street; THENCE, with the south line of Lot 4 and the north line of East 20th Street, N 74° 06' W 10.36 feet to the Point of Beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the 6th day of December, 1955, the United States of America and the City of Austin entered into Contract No. DA-41-443-eng-4714 for the relocation of an electric transmission line lying within the project limits of Bergstrom Air Force Base, Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, under Article I (@) of said contract, the City of Austin agreed to release to the United States of America all electric line and down 351 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 351 guy easement rights in and to the rural property being acquired by the Government or upon which the Government is acquiring restrictive easements as indicated on the drawing referred to in Article I thereof and marked Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, such electric transmission line has been relocated along a mutually satisfactory route3 Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute releases of those certain electric transmission line easements, which are further described as follows, to wit: (1) Being that portion of the certain electric transmission line easement granted by C. G. Jones, et ux, recorded in Volume 436, page 103-104, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which lies between Stations 233/25 and 244/50 on the Montopolis Shell Pump Station Transmission Line, as said line is described by instrument recorded at the aforementioned Volume and Page of the Travis County Deed Records. (2) Being a total release of that certain electric transmission line easement granted by Mrs. Willie Hunter Armstrong, and recorded in Volume 698, page 507-508 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Conncilman Pearson, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas 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 Southern Union Gas 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 LINDA LANE from Wheless Lane northerly 121 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said LINDA LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. 352 352 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (2) A gas main in GOODRICH AVENUE, from a point 379 feet south of Valeria Street southerly 65 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said GOODRICH AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. (3) A gas main in SWISHER STREET, from East 21st Street southerly 177 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said SWISHER STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in EAST 53 STREET, from a point ll feet east of Harmon Avenue easterly 237 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 532 STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. THE Southern Union Gas 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 Southern Union Gas 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 Southern Union Gas 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 saidastreets 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 franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 35-3 353 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East 53 Street and Interregional Highway which property fronts 200 feet on East 53½ Street and 169.63 feet on Interregional Highway and being known as Lot 6, Mrs. Lou Hill Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Watt Schieffer to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper Police, Traffic and Fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained, if after hearing it is found by the City Council that the said Watt Schieffer has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "May 24, 1956 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Watt Schieffer for permission to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East 53 Street and Interregional Highway which property fronts 200 feet on East 532 Street and 169.63 feet on Interregional Highway and being known as Lot 6, Mrs. Lou Hill Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Watt Schieffer and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "C" Commercial Use District upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street, and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood. It is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be discontinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. 354 354 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "We recommend that Watt Schieffer be granted permission to construct, maintain, and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line; correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways; building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used, and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline bhall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction for the filling station improvements shall be in accordance with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2 H 146. "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan, hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2 - C 2081. (6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 C 2081 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 355 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Item 1. Luminaire-Mercury Vapor Type lll Distribution GE #400 or equal 2. Ballasts, constant wattage multiple for above Line Material #66 2008CI or equal 3. Ballasts, series for 6.6A primary operation Westinghouse Style 890-805 or equal 4. Series to multiple relay RCOC Type SR1 6.6A or equal "BIDS ON LUMINAIRES AND BALLASTS Quantity Graybar Elec. Sterett Supply* Westinghouse Line Material Priester Supply 225 ea $10,912.50 $10,912.50 $10,912.50 $10,912.50 $10,912.50 200 ea 9,700.00 8,400.00 10,100.00 10,100.00 8,760.00 25 ea 1,212.50 931.25 1,212.50 1,063375 4 ea No bid No bid 169.40 169.40 Manufacturer and Item 1 OE #400 Catalog Number as specified Joslyn J131230 (Does not meet specifications) Westinghouse LM 60207104 #51568517 Line Material as specified Westinghouse Item 2 GE3303728 Jefferson 236- 201 Item 3 GE3303730 Jefferson 340- 841 Item 4 as specified RCOC as specified 1,062.50 No bid Joslyn J131230 (Does not meet specifications) See letter attached from Elec. Dept. Line Material as specified Jefferson 340- Jefferson 340-841 841 Jefferson 236-201 RCOC as specified *Sterett Supply submitted bid all or none on items 1-2-3, but after finding Item I did not meet efficiency test (May 21) submitted letter offering to accept ballasts (Items 2 & 3). Luminaire corrected bids based on relative efficiencies (see attached) Item 1 only RECOMMENDATIONS: $14,080.50 $10,912.50 $11,034.00 $11,135.25 $14,080.50 Item 1 Luminaires to Graybar, Item 2 & 3 Ballasts to Low Bidder, Item 4 - Relays, divide two each to Westinghouse and Line Material Company." The City Manager submitted the following: 355 356 356 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 10, 1956, for the purchase of the following items of illuminating equipment: Item 1. 225 mercury-vapor luminaires, type lll distribution, GE #400 or equal; Item 2. 200 constant wattage multiple ballast units for said luminaires, Line Material #66 2008GI or equal; Item 3. 25 ballasts for 6.6A primary operation, Westinghouse Style 890-805 or equal; and Item 4. 4 multiple relay series, RCOC Type SRL, 6.6A or equal; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Graybar Electric Company in the sum of $10,912.50 for the equipment shown as Item 1 above, having been evaluated upon the basis of the average relative efficiency of the equipment as the best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of Electric Utilities and by the City Manager; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Priester Supply Company in the sum of $8,760.00 for the equipment shown as Item2above, and in the sum of $1,062.50 for the equipment shown as Item 3 above, were the lowest and best unequivocal bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of Electric Utilities and by the City Manager; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Westinghouse in the sum of $169.40, and the bid of Line Material Company in the sum of $169.40 were identical, were the only bids received upon the equipment shown as Item 4 above, and the City Manager has recommended that one-half of the equipment shown as Item 4 above be purchased from each of said bidders; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bids of Graybar Electric Company in the sum of $10,912.50 for the equipment shown as Item labove; of Priester Supply Company in the sum of $8,760.00 for the equipment shown as Item 2 above and $1,062.50 for the equipment shown as Item 3 above; of Westinghouse in the sum of $84.70 for one-half the equipment shown as Item 4 above; and of Line Material Company in the sum of $84.70 for one-half the equipment shown as Item 4 above, be and the same are hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with each of said bidders in compliance herewith. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long } 357 357 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= The City Manager submitted the following: "BIDS ON STREET LIGHTING MAST ARMS Sterett Supply Co. Priester Supply Co. Line Material Graybar Company Electric Co. 16' Mast Arm per City Spec. EL-7 $5600.00 $5600.00 $3560.00 $5485.00 250 ea Alternate 600 ea $13440.00 $13440.00 $7640.72 $13164.00 Recommend award for 600 mast arms be awarded to low bidder Line Material Company." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 18, 1956, for the purchase of six hundred (600) 16 ft. mast arms for street lights; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Line Material Company in the sum of $7,640.72 for said mast arms was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Line Material Company in the sum of $7,640.72 for said mast arms be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Line Material Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 16, 1956, for the purchase of two 125 CM Air Compressors with 7:50 x 15 six ply tires and four demolition tools; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Central Texas Equipment Company in the sum of $7,794.00 and the trade-in of two old air compressors, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, 358 358 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Central Texas Equipment Company in the sum of $7,794.00 and trade-in of two old air compressors, be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Central Texas Equipment Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Council informally authorized the Mayor to contact Mr. Bob Long about opening the street from Koenig Lane to Airport Boulevard, and that the Director of Public Works get the estimate of paving, curbing, etc. Also it suggested to get an estimate of paving for street on Carl Widen's property. Councilman White moved that MR. DOAK RAINEY be appointed as a member of the Planning Commission, replacing MR. TOM D. QUINN, resigning, for a two year term expiring June 1, 1958. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White moved that MR. HUGO KUEHNE, MR. MARVIN BRASWELL and MR. DAVID BARROW be reappointed as members of the Planning Commission for two year terms expiring June 1, 1958. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Palmer moved that MR. W. T. CASWELL, MRS. C. E. BROWNING, MRS. FAGAN DICKSON and DR. D. K. BRACE be reappointed as members on the Park and Recreation for a two year term expiring April 1, 1958. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long The Council, by the following vote, confirmed the appointment of MR. CHARLIE GREEN as a member of the Civil Service Commission, tem to expire May 6, 1959: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 359 359 The Council, by the following vote, confirmed the appointment of MR. JOHN SIMPSON and MR. GUY DARSEY as members of the Advisory Hospital Board for terms to expire May 25, 1959: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Council postponed hearing on the following zoning application until JUNE 7, 1956: T. T. TALLEY By Trueman O'Quinn 1914-1916 Lake Austin Blvd. 501 Arlington From "LR"Local Retail Το "C-1" Commercial The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Plan Commission and had been set for public hearing before the Council on June 21, 1956: DAN E. MCCASKILL ALEX D. BRANNEN, et al W. K. JENNINGS ELECTRIC CO., INC. JERRY LEMOND CAPITOL LINEN SERVICE CO. L. C. PAGE 3106-3110 Red River & 819-821 East 32nd St. 82-90 East Avenue 2207-2211 Chestnut Ave. 2301-2305 Manor Road 106-110 East Milton St. 1608-1610 Nickerson 313-323 Onion Street 1501-05 East 4th Street 7600-7730 Interregional Highway BARTON VILLAGE, INC. 2200-2338 Barton Skyway 2718-2814 So. Lamar Blvd. 2301-2311 Barton Skyway 2900 So. Lamar Blvd. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence lst Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area There being no further business, Councilman Palmer moved that the Council adjourn at 11:05 subject to the call of the Mayor. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long ATTEST: Elaic City Clerk APPROVED Jom Mille Mayor