CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 840 840 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin will be held on the 29th day of October, 1958, at the Municipal Building, Eighth and Colorado, in Austin, Texas, at 3:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing changes in the proposed gas contract with MIDTEX and CAPITAL GAS PIPE LINE officials. (Sgd) Elsie Woosley City Clerk ATTEST: (Sgd) Elsie Woosley City Clerk (Sgd) Tom Miller Mayor City of Austin, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and such notice, and consent and agree that said City Council shall meet at the time and place therein named, and for the purpose therein stated. (Sgd) Emma Long (Sgd) Wesley Pearson : (Sgd) Lester E. Palmer (Sgd) Ben White 841 341 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Meeting October 29, 1958 3:30 Ρ.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None The Mayor announced that this meeting was called for the purpose of discussing changes in the proposed gas contract with MIDTEX and CAPITAL GAS PIPE LINE officials. Present were MR. JOHN PUNDT, MR. N. A. SAIGH, MR. BUCK WINN, MR. H. G. SPILLAR, and MR. DAVID BARROW. MR. BUCK WINN outlined the financial negotiations with Prudential Life Insurance. The Council discussed the proposed contract in length, and Mr. Winn answered questions, as did Mr. Saigh and Mr. Pundt. The Mayor stated a meeting would be called with the Advisory Committee to go over points of discussion brought out here. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 6:00 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor 842 342 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 30, 1958 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Absent: Councilman Pearson Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by FATHER JOHN CARVLIN, St. Austin's Catholic Church, 2010 Guadalupe Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the meeting of October 23, 1958, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman White introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 1.38 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 57, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 843 343 ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman White introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Articha 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 9.57 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman Palmer 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 be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Specialty Chemicals, Inc. in accordance with the terms of a contract exhibited to the City Council providing for a refund of $2,700.00 without interest in 10 equal yearly installments beginning on March 1, 1959. The motion, seconded by Councilmen White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson 844 344 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: The City Manager submitted the following: "October 28, 1958 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Bids were received until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 28, 1958, at the office of the Director of Water and Sewer Department for the 12 inch Water Mains in Beverly Hills Drive to Price Park Reservoir, then publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "FIRM Wagner-Wehmeyer, Inc. J. R. Barnes Walter W. Schmidt Austin Engineering Company Bland Construction Company AMOUNT $23,736.07 28,777.40 29,002.50 31,634.30 35,735.00 WORKING DAYS 60 45 T 60 65 75 "It is recommended that the Contract be awarded to the Wagner-Wehmeyer, Inc. on their low bid of $23,736.07, with 60 working days. APPROVED: "Yours truly, (Sgd) Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Superintendent Water Distribution (Sgd) Albert R. Davis Director Water and Sewer Department (Sgd) W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 28, 1958, for the installation of the 12 inch water mains in Beverly Hills Drive to Price Park Reservoir; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Wagner-Wehmeyer, Inc., in the sum of $23,736.07 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of 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 Wagner-Wehmeyer, Inc. in the sum of $23,736.07 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 Wagner-Wehmeyer, Inc. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 845 345 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 24,1958, for the furnishing of automotive replacement batteries for a twelve month period beginning November 1, 1958; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Battery and Electric Company in the sum of $5,583.22 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 Austin Battery and Electric Company in the sum of $5,583.22 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 Battery and Electric Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 28, 1958, for street and parking lot lighting at Auditorium; and, WHEREAS, the bid of W. K. Jennings Electric Company in the sum of $28,538.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of W. K. Jennings Electric Company in the sum of $28,538.00 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 W. K. Jennings Electric Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 844 346 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, T. A. Webb is the Contractor for the remodeling of a building located at 709 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting the south one-half of Lot 3, Block 84, 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 T. A. Webb, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the southwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Congress Avenue to a point 5 feet east of the east curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the center line of Congress Avenue approximately 23 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Congress Avenue to the northwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said T. A. Webb, 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 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 two (2) parking meter spaces immediately in front of the entrance in the barricade for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all 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. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 847 347 (6) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (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 systems 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 obstructions shall be removed not later than December 31, 1958. (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 Contractors expense. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin from any claims or 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 co space. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson Action on an ordinance regulating private detectives was postponed. The Council informally authorized the cutting of some dead trees on Museum Property. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 8:48 343 The City Manager submitted a request from the Highway Department for a date for breaking ground on the BEN WHITE BOULEVARD. The date was set for Wednesday, November 5, 1958, at 10:00 Α.Μ. MR. ED CLARK appeared before the Council in behalf of the SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, asking that the Council set their application for a rate increase for hearing at the earliest convenient time. The Mayor stated the Council would try to set this hearing before December 1, 1958. The City Manager laid before the Council a set of plans for the Recreation Building, which plans he recommended and stated the grade had been raised six inches. He stated bids would be received on November 18th. The Council went over the placque for the Auditorium and approved it as follows: "THIS BUILDING IS DEDICATED TO OUR CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS WHOSE EXPRESS APPROVAL IN THREE SEPARATE ELECTIONS HAS MADE THIS AUDITORIUM A REALITY AND WHOSE TOILS AND TAXES HAVE BEEN PLEDGED TO PAY FOR IT THROUGH THE YEARS TO COME!!! The City Manager submitted the request of the Boy Scouts to use City property on 26th Street on the west side, for parking for the two games yet to be played in Austin. Since it was going to necessitate some work by the scouts to get the property in condition, and since the City had to survey it, it was the Council's suggestion that the matter be postponed until next year. The Assistant City Manager submitted a request from a group from the University asking for a site for their bond fire before the Thanksgiving Game. It was informally agreed to let them use the Hancock Tract with the Fire Department working closely with the group, and with the City's staking off a certain area. The Assistant City Manager stated that the two or three-day open house at the Auditorium was being planned, and suggested that in addition to this open house that some events be scheduled that would attract various groups and get more groups interested in the facilities offered by the Auditorium. These events would be paid affairs, mostly, but two in particular would be a Symphony Pop Concert, and the Inaugural Ball. It was suggested that a list of proposed entertainment be brought in next week for consideration. The City Attorney submitted a request from Mr. C. H. Creel to purchase the building on the property sold to the City by him. The City Attorney explained the transactions, and it was recommended that the building be sold to Mr. Creel. Councilman Long moved that Mr. Creel, the owner of the property that the City bought for Airport purposes, be permitted to buy the house for $1,500.00. The } CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS== 849 349 motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman Long moved that Riverside Drive be closed while construction work is going on. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman Long brought up a problem on Sol Wilson Street, whereby the purchaser of some property could not get water connections, as it was stated the property was City property. The City Attorney explained the status. No action was taken by the Council as it wanted to go look at the property on the ground. The Council set the tax appeals to be heard on Thursday, November 20th, and Thursday, December 4, at 2:30 P.M. The appeals are scheduled as follows: NOVEMBER 20th: George S. Nalle Judge James McClendon Bill Nolen Dr. Gayle Edwards S. C. McIntosh DECEMBER 4th: Roswell G. Miller Dr. Holle Lamar Well Realty Co. George E. Meyer Lumberman's Association W. W. Patterson 1001 Rio Grande 17th & San Gabriel (Jack Sparks) 5803 Timber Trail 5805 Timber Trail 600 Block of Allen Street SE corner Quarry Road & Elton Lane 3421 Monte Vista Drive 5503 Ridge Oak Drive 1004-1144 South Lemar Blvd. (T.E. O'Quinn) 3510 Red River 2500 Block of Longview (Wm. B. Carssow) Balcones Park, Sec. 8, Lot 6, Blk. "6" There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:30 P.Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: حمة City Clerk APPROVED Jo Mille Mayor