CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting December 06, 1956 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 971 971 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None 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. LAWRENCE BASH, University Christian Church, 2007 University Avenue. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of November 28, 1956, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that traffic conditions are such that an urgent need for enforcement of strict limits upon the time of parking of vehicles at the locations hereinafter described upon the street makes it advisable to use mechanical devices in such enforcement, and has found that such locations should be removed from Parking Meter Zones 30 and 60, and placed in Parking Meter Zones 60 and 62, as hereinbelow indicated, such locations being described and located as follows: FROM TO ON SIDE LOCATION Zone 30 Zone 60 Lavaca West Street From West 8th Street to the alley between West 8th Street and West 9th Street CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 972 972 Zone 60 Zone 62 Guadalupe Street West Parking spaces adjacent to Parking Meters Nos. 1900 and 1902 Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the locations upon the streets of the City of Austin as above described be and they are hereby removed from Parking Meter Zones 30 and 60, and placed in Parking Meter Zones 60 and 62, as above shown, and that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.43 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: 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 FOLLOWING: (1) LOT 4, BLOCK K, DRIVING PARK ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND (2) THREE TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 186 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 34TH STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1213 AND 1301-1305 WEST 34TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: 973 973 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "Bids were received until 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 27, 1956, and then publicly opened and read for the construction of 11,564 feet of 24" Steel Cylinder Water Main and appurtenances in Airport Blvd. from East 7th. Street to East 19th. Street. The following is a tabulation of the bids received: T FIRM AMOUNT WORKING DAYS Hardin Const. Co. $105,297.85 90 Joe Bland Const. Co. 109,507.30 100 Austin Engr. Co. 110,423.96 100 Karl B.Wagner Engr. Const.Co. 114,784.10 Mitchell Darby Const. Co. 128,663.05 W. S. Conner Const. Co. 141,088.10 Glade Const. Co. 176,438.20 70 30 90 90 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Hardin Construction Company on their low bid of $105,297.85 with 90 working days. "Albert R. Davis Superintendent of Water and Sewer Department "APPROVED BY: W.T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 27, 1956, for the installation of a 24 inch water line on Airport Boulevard, from 7th Street to 19th Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Hardin Construction Company in the sum of $105,297.85 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of the Water and Sanitary 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 Hardin Construction Company in the sum of $105,297.85 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of 974. 974 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Hardin Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "Bids were received until 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 27, 1956, and then publicly opened and read for the construction of 2541 feet of 20" Steel Cylinder Water Main and appurtenances in Radamn Lane. The following is a tabulation of the bids received: FIRM Hardin Const. Co. Capitol City Utilities Joe Bland Const. Co. AMOUNT $20,067.10 20,187.00 20,756.05 20,817.20 21,925.50 Karl B. Wagner Engr. Const. 21,949.10 W. S. Conner Const. Co. 25,660.98 Glade Const. Co. 34,923.30 Austin Engineer Co. Mitchell Darby Const. Co. WORKING DAYS 45 45 40 70 10 25 omitted 45 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Hardin Construction Company on their low bid of $20,067.10 with 45 working days. "Albert R. Davis, Superintendent of Water and Sewer Department APPROVED BY: W.T.WILLIAMS, JR. City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 27, 1956, for the installation of a 20 inch water line on Radam Lane, from South 1st Street to South Congress; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Hardin Construction Company in the sum of $20,067.10 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of the Water and Sanitary Sewer Deparmtnet 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 Hardin Construction Company in the sum of $20,067.10 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 Hardin Construction Company. 975 975 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH J. W. GREGG, TRAVIS C. COOKE AND T. L. HAMMONS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 Long, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 176 976 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by CouncilmanLong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Discussion was held on the request of MR. M. B. BLACKWELL for a building : permit to build an addition to his existing house. His property was located in the South Belt Loop area, but the location of the building and the addition would not be included in the property needed for the right-of-way. The City Manager stated some of the tract would be needed, but it would not extend to the actual location of the house. Councilman Long moved to approve the issuance of a building permit. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long 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 VALDEZ STREET, from a point 360 feet south of Felix Avenue southerly 62 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said VALDEZ STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in CEDAR AVENUE, from East 19th Street northerly 720 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CEDAR AVENUE, Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 977 977 (3) A gas main in WEBER AVENUE, from Cedar Avenue westerly 408 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of WEBER AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in GIVENS AVENUE from Cedar Avenue westerly 458 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said GIVENS AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in EAST 19TH STREET, from Cedar Avenue westerly 370 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 19TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in NORTHLAND DRIVE from Balcones Drive easterly 837 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said NORTHLAND DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main in MAPLE AVENUE from a point 164 feet north of East 21st Street northerly 50 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MAPLE AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (8) A gas main in ALAMO STREET, from Pennsylvania Avenue northerly 86 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ALAMO STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (9) A gas main in BULL CREEK ROAD, from Northland Drive southerly 336 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BULL CREEK ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 978 978 (10) A gas main in PATTON LANE, from Linda Lane easterly 43 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PATTON LANE. 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 aut 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 franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING (1) THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF COLORADO STREET WHICH LIES SOUTH OF THE EASTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE NORTH LINE OF BLOCK 158 AND THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE NORTH LINE OF BLOCK 159, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN; (2) THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF WEST 13TH STREET WHICH LIES PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO LOT 4, BLOCK 159, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN; AND (3) THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF AN ALLEY TRAVERSING BLOCK 150, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN; ALL OF SAME BEING IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 979 979 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 following described tract of land owned by the City of Austin, a municipal corporation situated in Travis County, Texas, be and the same is hereby set aside and dedicated for use as a public street and thoroughfare in the City of Austin, said tract being described as follows: 0.868 of one acre of land, same being out of and a part of that certain portion of Outlot 7, Division "0" of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of the said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, which was conveyed to the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, by warranty deed dated June 12, 1954, of record in Volume 1474 at page 228 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and described as tract No. 1 in said deed; which 0.868 of one acre of land is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe at the northwest corner of the said City of Austin tract of land described as First Tract in said deed of record in Volume 1474 at page 228 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, same being on the east line of Chicon Street; THENCE with the north line of the said City of Austin tract of land, being the proposed north line of East 4th Street, S. 67° 59' E. 450.00 feet to an iron pin; THENCE continuing with the proposed north line of East 4th Street, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 980 980 S. 63° 14' E. 180.40 feet to an iron pin set at the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being on the present north line of East 4th Street; THENCE S. 23° 05' W. 60.13 feet to an iron pin at the southeast corner of the herein described tract, which iron pin is on the present south line of East 4th Street, same being on the north line of a tract of land conveyed to the Austin Public Free Schools by warranty deed, and which iron pin is at the northwest corner of Lot 5 of Pickle's Resubdivision of Musgrove's Addition, according to a map or plat of the said Pickle's Resubdivision of record in Volume 104 at page 46 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; THENCE with the north line of said Austin Public Free Schools tract of land, same being the proposed south line of East 4th Street, N. 63° 14′ พ. 181.77 feet to a point; THENCE, continuing with the proposed south line of East 4th Street, N. 67° 59' W. 447.90 feet to the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being the east line of Chicon Street; THENCE with the west line of the herein described tract of land same being the east line of Chicon Street, N. 22° 23' E. 60.00 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed proposals for the purchase of a heavy duty industrial loader, backhoe, and tractor combination were received by the Purchasing Agent until 2:00 P.M., December 3, 1956 and then publicly opened and read. "The following is a tabulation of the bids received: FIRM Total Bid A. J. Maloney Co. $7,480.00 Girard Machinery and Supply Co. 7,995.33 Dulaney Service Company 8,467.80 Dulaney Service Company (Alternate) 10,238.00 Delivery Date 20 days 15 days 20 days 21 days "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to A. J. Maloney Co. on their low bid of $7,480.00 with delivery date of 20 days. "Albert R. Davis, Superintendent Water and Sanitary Sewer Department APPROVED BY: W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" 981 981 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 December 3, 1956, for the purchase of a heavy duty industrial loader, backhoe, and tractor combination; and, WHEREAS, the bid of the A. J. Maloney Company in the sum of $7,480.00 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 the A. J. Maloney Company in the sum of $7,480.00 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 the A. J. Maloney Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following recommendation of the Recreation Department to set fees for the use of the Pan American Center by private parties over Saturdays and Sundays: "A number of requests have been made to the Recreation Department for the use of the new Pan-American Recreation Center on Saturday and Sunday night for private parties. On these nights the Recreation Department does not conduct a sustained program; therefore, the building could be opened for special parties or for special use by the civic clubs which sponsor the recreation centers' program. After considerable discussion of the problem, the staff of the Recreation Department recommends that for the use of the club room there be a fee of $15.00 and for the use of the gymnasium there be a fee of $30.00. These charges would be in effect when the building is used by a private party. "In the event a civic club which sponsors the activities of the center, and is a member of the Pan-American Recreation Board desires to use the building for a special activity, the only charge would be for labor and custodial service. "If there are questions concerning this recommendation, I would be happy to discuss them with you. "Beverly S. Sheffield, Director AUSTIN RECREATION DEPARTMENT" Councilman Palmer moved that the fees be adopted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 982 982 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "Brackenridge Hospital November 14, 1956 "MEMO TO: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager FROM: T. W. Fourqurean, Administrator SUBJECT: Radiologists Contract and Vacation Policies for X-ray Technicians "(1. Our contract with Dr. Joe Rude, Radiologist, will expire Feb. 26, 1957. Attached is a summary of the financial record of the Radiology Division since March, 1954.(Attachment on file in City Clerk's Office under HOSPITALS) Although our contract is with Dr. Rude, he has in turn contracted for the full time services of another radiologist, Dr. Joe Lawson. The income is shared equally between them. "The Advisory Board of Trustees has reviewed the question of renewal and has recommended that the contract be renewed under the same terms. Dr. James Herrod, Chief of Staff, concurred with this recommendation. I wish to report that from the hospital's standpoint, our relations with Dr. Rude and Dr. Lawson are entirely satisfactory. "(2. The American Society of Radiology recommends that X-ray technicians be granted a 4 week vacation due to the ever-present danger of radiation to those working with x-ray machines and isotopes. Most Radiology Departments comply with this recommendation and Dr. Rude has requested that his technicians (6) be granted an additional 2 weeks vacation. The additional 2 weeks is for preventive purposes in order to give the technicians' bodies time to recuperate from any harmful radiation they may have received. "The Advisory Board of Trustees expressed the opinion that the extra time off was "good insurance" and the members voted to recommend to you that Dr. Rude's request be granted." Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Dr. Joe Rude, M.D., has served as Radiologist and Chief of the X-ray Department at Brackenridge Hospital since February 26, 1953; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Brackenridge Hospital and the Administrator of Brackenridge Hospital have recommended that the contract of Dr. Joe Rude, M.D., as Chief of the X-ray Department of Brackenridge Hospital be renewed for two years; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager be authorized and directed to execute a renewal contract for the services of Dr. Joe Rude, M.D., in conformity with the recommendation of the Board of Trustees and the Hospital Administrator. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 983 983 Councilman Long noted the recommendation also included a 4-week vacation to the X-ray technicians to give them time to recuperate from any harmful radiation they may have received. The City Manager explained the way the contract was set up, all the technicians' salaries were deducted from the Radiologist's earnings, and the vacation time was his expense and not the city's; however, it would be necessary to amend the personnel policies to cover this. This matter was laid over until the following week. The City Manager submitted the request to purchase the J.B. Stroburg property on Bannister Lane for the south belt loop. Action was deferred on this until the following week, to work out an option with the son's property also. The City Manager submitted the request of MR. L. A. TROXELL to obtain permission to remove a butane gas tank which is now underground, on the property the City recently purchased from the Grahams for airport expansion. The matter was left up to the City Manager to work out with Mr. Troxell with the view of paying something for the tank. The Council discussed the method of handling the canteen. The City Manager stated the Blind Commission was interested in continuing the operation of the canteen. The Council wanted to be sure the operation would be something the personnel would be satisfied with and proud of. The City Manager made a report on paving of Oltorf Street as received from Mr. McKown. 57.17% had deposited the money, or had approved loans; 20.% had made application for loans, indicating they did not want to be skipped, but the loans had not yet been approved. Councilman Long moved that the paving of Oltorf from South 1st to South 5th Street be authorized, and to assess the property that is not included in the voluntary program. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council had before it the following: "Mayor Tom Miller and City Council "December 6, 1956 "In May 1955, we checked Mr. Timerlake's water meter for irregular readings; the bill was less than $2.00 per month through the summer months. In October the reading was less than in September. The meter was sealed at that time. "During the Winter months of 1955-56 his water bill was $3.00 to $4.00. "In May 1956 the meter read less than in April, he was billed .75 min. charge.. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 984 984 "August 1956 we discovered the seal had been broken again and the meter read less than the previous month. He was billed for actual meter readings this time for $163.68. "We exchanged the meter August 17th and sealed the new one. September was $6.10, October $5.29. His bill for "Mr. Timberlake came in to see me after he received the bill for $163.68. I explained why he was billed for that amount, also mentioned the State law on tampering with meters, suggested he pay the bill to avoid a suit and Court Cost. He told me if we did not sue him that he would sue the City for sending him an erroneous bill, and accusing him of tampering with the meter. "We have the old meter empounded at the meter shop for evidence. "Water and Light Department E.D. Wiginton, Office Manager" Discussion was held on the water bill and case of MR. TIMBERLAKE. It was suggested that Mr. Timberlake come in and discuss the matter with Mr. Wiginton or Mr. Dahlstrom on settling the matter, and dropping the court case. The Council recessed at 11:30 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Recessed Metting 2:00 Ρ.Μ. The Council resumed business at 2:00 P.M. to meet with Accountants to discuss proposals of the City's annual audit. The Mayor stated that those present were representatives of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and were not present in the interest of doing the Audit. MR. GLENN A. WELSCH, Past President of the Austin Chapter, set out the code of ethics of the Society, and suggested that the Council select an Auditor on the basis of competence and negotiate with him as to price; and if the negotiations were not satisfactory, to contact another Auditor. After discussion, the Council thanked the group present for its interest. MR. CLYDE MALONE appeared before the Council and set out proposed routes and schedules of the bus lines as follows: "MEMORANDUM: Proposed Route and Schedule Changes "A thorough study has been made of the present routes and schedules of the Austin Transit lines. Upon reviewing this study, we feel that the following changes would be beneficial to the patrons of the transit company and also to the transit company itself. "The following is a list of proposals: "(1) At present the Oil Mill line is connected with our Lake Austin Line. The Oil Mill being one of our heavier lines with very few passengers riding through to Lake Austin, we propose to connect the Oil Mill line with our Camp Mabry line. In doing this, we feel that a great number of those CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 985 985 passengers will be able to go out a portion of Enfield Rd., to Pemberton Heights and to Brykerwoods without transferring. In making this connection we can give better or more frequent service to the Camp Mabry line. In connecting Oil Mill with Camp Mabry, we would propose using Colorado St. from lith St. to 6th St. inbound. "(2) At present the Enfield-Tarrytown line is connected with the Kinney Avenue line on the south end. We propose connecting Enfield-Tarrytown with our South First line. We will also be able to give more frequent service to Enfield-Tarrytown and the same service to South First. At present our South First bus goes south on South First to Johanna, turns east on Johanna to Wilson, south on Wilson to Live Oak and west on Live Oak. We propose eliminating that one block. Our passenger checks find only three or four passengers a day are using this service. These passengers will be within two blocks of either the South First line or the St. Edwards line. "(3) The Ridge top and Red River lines are now running to 6th & Congress, turning around and going back to the same lines. We propose to connect Ridgetop and Red River lines with the Travis Heights and St. Edwards lines on the south end. We will give the same service to Travis Heights and St. Edwards and the same service through the middle of the day to Ridgetop and Red River lines but increase the service to the Ridgetop and Red River lines during the peak hours. "(4) We propose to connect the Lake Austin line to the Manor Road line and would like to change the routing of the Manor Road bus to go east on 6th Street from Congress Avenue to Red River, north on Red River to 15th and there pick up present Manor Road route. In making this change, we would be serving an area from 6th & Red River to 15th & Red River that at present has no service. The present routing of the Manor Road bus from 6th & Congress to 15th & Red River is covered by our Airport bus. "(5) The Kinney Avenue line at present is tied in with the Enfield-Tarrytown line on the north. We propose to tie the Kinney Avenue line in with our Airport bus, giving the same service on each line as we presently have. "(6) At present, Cedar Valley or Downs Field is being served by three trips in the morning and three trips in the afternoon. This bus follows our East End route out East 12th St. to Downs Field. We propose to serve this area by extending our Govalle line from Munson & Springdale Rd. north to just beyond the new Sims School. By making this change, the people in that area would have service sixteen (16) hours a day instead of the present six (6) hours a day. They would also have service on Sunday which they do not have at the present time. لي "(7) Our North Highway shuttle bus serving Crestview and Fiskville makes connections with our Main line at 45th & Guadalupe. Through the middle of the day these two areas have bus service once each hour. A study is being made whereby we might be able to connect this shuttle bus with our Main line on one end and our Rosedale line on the other, thereby serving both areas with thirty-minute service instead of our present one hour service. "The other lines will remain the same as we are now operating. They are the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 986 986 Main and Speedway lines on the north, the Main and Holly lines on the south, the East End & Rosedale lines, the St. Elmo line and the Highland Park shuttle bus." With reference to the Govalle line and the Sims School area, as mentioned in paragraph 6, the Council asked Mr. Malone to check this to be sure the school is well taken care of. After studying the routes and schedules, Councilman Palmer moved that the Austin Transit Company be permitted to try out the new schedule and rerouting with the understanding that if too many complaints are received, that the matter will be reviewed again. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the request for the City to participate in the program to be put on through a closed T-V show by the electrical industry, the city's part to be approximately $300 - $350. The Council informally agreed that the City Manager see what the other towns are doing; and if Austin's part is relatively in line, to go ahead as suggested. This was by 4 to 1 vote indication, Councilman Long voting against the participation. The City Manager submitted the request to extend the Burns-McDonnel contract to include the design work for the installation of the new generator to be installed in the Power Plant about a year from now, and explained the standard fee that ordinarily is charged, and the Burns-McDonnel proposal if the contract were extended. The Council deferred action until the following week. The City Manager submitted a request from one wanting to rent the Pool property, and sell Christmas trees. It was thought, due to the traffic at this corner, that this permission should not be granted. The Mayor suggested listing the property for sale after the first of the year. There being no further business the Council adjourned at 4:00 Ρ.Μ. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Malay City Clerk APPROVED Jom Miller Mayor