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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes City Council - 11_06_1934 to 08_16_1937MINUTES VOL. L CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI MICROFILMED 44 2 71968 REGULAR MEETING November 6, 1934 - 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, McGlt-n and Sharp. Chief of Police Mace; City Attorney C. D. Johns; Acting City Engineer Cottingham. ; , Paul Compton appeared before the Council and asked for license to opera a meds. -JJ cine show to December 1st. Matter referred to City Attorney. Secretary read a letter from Conway Craig, business manager of the Caller -Times, esking the Mayor to appoint a Vigilance Committee in connection with city ordinance reguletiw� Y the solicitation of advertisement and subscriptions in the corp or ate limits of the City tof Corpus Christi. The Mayor consented to appoint the Committee. Secretary read a letter from Christian Triumph Company asking that Lots 14 and 15, Block 6, Tierra Alta Addition to Corpus Christi, be exempt from taxation, the improvements thereon to be used strictly for religious purposes. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by 4 � Sharp and carried, the request was granted. r Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, E. A. Rachal was paid the sum of 4'175,00, balance due in connection with gas suit. Secretary r6ad a letter from Mrs. I. R. Anthony asking permission to erect a shoot—A ing gallery in the 900 block on Leopard Street. Secretary was authorized to issue Penait when' 5 she presented petition signed by all property owners within 300 feet of her location. wlk Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Watson and carried, payment to Saxet Gas Compapy in the amount of $6,801.91, less McCampbell lease, was authorized. for October The following reports.4were read and approved: Fire Department v Fire Marshal Poli ce Department g Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Watson and carried, that City purchase two flags at $12.00 each from the Daughters of the nRevolution. e Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute the following Street Lighti4g Contract with the Central Power & Light Cqmpany: "STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT TFaS AGRE=NT this day made and entered into by and between Central Power and Light Company, a corporation, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the Company, and the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, a municipal corporation, duly incorporated, organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the City, WITNESSETH: r j r ARTICLE 1, SECTION 1. DESCRIPTION OF AND EXTEND OF SERVICE TO BE RENDERED BY COMPANYi Upon and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter stated the Company will, `until the expiration or other termination of this agreement, unless prevented by cause or causes beyond its reasonable control, (a) furnish, own, maintain and operate, (b) furnish electric energy for the operation of, and (c) furnish and supply street lighting service by the operation of, a total of Six Hundred Thirty Four (634) street lights of the size and descrip- tion indicated below: rr 0 80 Candle Power or 800 Lumen Lamps in Standard Series System Bracket Type Fixt ur es . 413 100 Candle Power or 1060 Lumen Lamps in Standard Series System Bracket Type Fixt$res. t 1 250 Candle Power or 2500 Lumen Lamps in Standard Series System Bracket Type Fixtures. 1 400 Candle Power or 400Q Lumen 'Lamps in Standard Series System 1,. ,Bracket Type Fixtures. � b 0 36 600 Candle Power or '6000, Lume n Lamps in Standard Series System Bracket Type Fixtures.', 85 100 Candle Power or 000 , Lumen Lamps �'wi t4 Approved Series System Ornamental White Way Standards and Fixtures. 56 250 Candle Power or 2500 Lumen Lamps with Approved Series#System. Ornamental White °'Tay Standards and Fixtures. ,'A -4, 2 42 400 Candle Power or 4000 Lumen Lamps with Approved Series System Ornamental White Way Standards and Fixtures. 0 600 Candle Power or 6000 Lumen Lamps and Approved Series System Ornamental, White Way Standards and Fixtures. Said street lights are to be furnished, maintained and operated at the locations in said City indicated on the attached exhibit, marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. HOURS OF OPERATION:- All street lights furnished and served by Company under the terms hereof shall burn all night each and every night from dark until daylight of the following day. SECTION 3. BILLING AND RATE: Company will bill City at intervals of approximately one month for street lighting service furnished hereunder on the basis of and in accordance with the following rate; Overhead Bracket Type Lights- Series System 80 Candle Power or 800 Lumen Lamps in Standard Series System Bracket Type Fixtures 01.15 per lamp per month 100 Candle Power or 1000 Lumen Lamps in Standard Series System Bracket Type Fixtures $1.25 per lamp per month 250 Candle Power or 2500 Lumen Lamps in Standard Series System Bra eke t Type Fixtures - $2.00 per lamp per month 400 Candie Power or 4000 Lumen Lamps in Standard Series System Bracket Type Fixtures $2.50 per lanp per month 600 Candle Power or. 6000 Lumen Lamps in Standard Series System Bracket Type Fixtures 43.25 per lamp per month Ornamental White Way Standards- Series System 100 Candle Power or 1000 Lumen Lamps in Approved Ornamental White Way Standards and Fixtures $2.50 per lanp per month 250 Candle Power or 2500 Lumen Lamps in Approved Ornamental White Way Standards and Fixtures $3.00 per lamp per month 400 Candle Power or 4000 Lumen Lamps in Approved Ornamental White Way Standards and Fixtures $3.40 per lamp per month 600 Candle Power or 6000 Lumen Lamps in Approved Ornamental White Way Standards and Fixtures $4.25 per lamp per month OVERhead Bracket Tye Lights- Multiple System 100 Watt Lamps in Standard Multiple System Bracket' Type Fixtures 150 Watt Lamps in $1.60 Standard Multiple System Bracket per lamp per month Type Fixtures $1.90 per lamp per month 200 Watt Lamps in Standard Multiple System Bracket. Type Fixtures 02.20 per lamp per month 300 Watt Lamps in Standard Multiple System Bracket Type Fixtures 02.80 per lamp per month It is agreed that this rate schedule is subject to change by governmental regu- latarg authority, and that when and if it is so changed by the Government or any governmental agency having the legal right to do so and said change becomes finals the rate schedule so established s hall automotically replace this rate schedule, and bills be rendered by Company and paid by City in accordance with and upon the basis of the rate schedule. so established from and after the effective date; of any such change. SECTION 4. REBATES AND ALLOWANCES FOR OUTAGES OF STREET LI GHTS : Company Will allow City rebates on monthly bills for outages of street lights only upon the following cmditions, to -wit: In the event one or more of said street lights shall fail to burn and Company is notified in writing on the morning after such outage occurred and then fails to repair said street light or lights which fail- ed to burn on the night. previous so as to cause the same to burn on the next succeeding night, then City shall be entitled to a rebate for such outage and the amount of such rebate shall be determined on the basis of the contract price per lamp per day for the number of lamps which were out multiplied by the number of nights that the same were nut after Com- pany has been notified in writing as herein provided. ARTICLE 11. SECTION 1, OBLIGATION' OF CITY TO TAKE AND PAY FOR S TREET LI GHT- ING SERVICE: For the term and in accordance with the terms and provis- ions herein contained, City shall take from Company and pay to Company for the street lighting service provided for by this contract and des- cribed in ARTICLE 1, SECTION'1, upon the basis of and in accordance with the rate schedule prescribed in SECTION 3 of ARTICLE 1 ( payment to be made for each month's service within ten days of date of bill therefor at Company's local office in the town where this street lighting service is furnished and to be made in legal tender out of and with current revenues of the City for the year or years during which said street lighting service is furnished and rendered.) SECTION 2. FURNISHING OF RIGHTS OF WAY, PERMITS AND FRANCfiISES: The City will, at its own cost and expense, furnish the Company with all rights of way, permits, easements and franchises necessary for the per- formance of this agreement. SECTION 1. ARTICLE 111. .e : 4 LIMITATION OF RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY OF COD.'iPANY FOR DAMAGES: The Company will exercise reasonable care and diligence to furnish an uninterrupted service, but shall not be liable or res- ponsible for any interruptions or inadequacies in such service due to cause or causes beyond its reasonable control, provided the City shall not be prevented from claiming rebate for such interruptions or outages under the conditions mentioned in .ARTICLE 11, SECTION 4, and in no event whatever shall the Company be responsible br-~liable to any person, firm or corporation not a party to this contract for or on account of damages resulting from interruption or inadequacy of service furnished hereunder. SECTION E. DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVI CE AND CANCELLAMON OF CON- TRACT FOR DEFAULT: If the City shall default in any payment due hereunder for ten days, or shall make default in the performance of any other of its undertakings herein'; Company may at any time during the continuance of such default, without notice and without liability therefor, discontinue service hereunder until such default is cured, and Company may at its election during any such default and after ten days' written notice to the City terminate its obligations here- under, and the exercise by Company of these rights or either of them shall not lessen or change the City's obligations hereunder nor affect the amount which shall become due and payable hereunder to Company by City. SECTION 3. ASSIGNABILITY: This agreement may not be assigned by the City without the written consent of the Company. SECTION 4, PREVIOUS AGRMIENTS AND MODIFI CATI0 NS : This agree- ment supersedes and cancels all prior agreements, repre sent& tions , promises and inducements, written or verbal, made with respect to the matters herein contained. It is subject to all laws and governmental regulations and to the provisions of the Company's franchises under which it operates in the City to be furnished street lighting service hereunder, and is not binding upon the Company unless and until signed on its behalf by me of its executive officers. No mod if ication of any provision of this agreement shall be binding unless reduced to writing and signed by authorized officers of the parties hereto. SEC9MON 5, TERM: The term of this agreement shall be and the same shall remain in effect for a period of , years, com- mencing on the 1st day of October, 19 34, and thereafter from month to month until terminated by written notice of either party to the other. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Central Power and Light Company has caused this agreement to be executed in triplicate by its duly authorized officers and attested by its Secretary with its corporate seal, and the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,, has caused the same to be exeu ct ed in triplicate by its Mayor and attested with its corporate seal by its City Secretary, both duly authorized by resolution or ordinance of its governing body adopted at a meeting called and held in the manner prescribed by its Charter, all on this the day of , 19 ATTEST: Secretary COMPANY (L. S. ) ATTEST: City Secretary (L. S. ) 't CENTRAL POWER AM LIGHT COITANY BY President. CITY OF COR PUS CHRISTI, TEXAS By(Signed) WILLIAM SHAFFER, Mayor. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by McCaughan and carried, plat of Subdivision of ande Gardens No. 3, was approved. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourn ATTEST: Secretary. {� P x 41 P SPECIE AL MEE TIM November 8, 1934- 10 A. M. Members :present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, McGloin, Sharp and Watson, Messrs. J. K. Culton, Simmons, Nat Wagner, Hubbell, Kleberg and Eckhardt. Meeting was called for the purpose of discussing ways and means of refunding all of the City's General Obligation Bonds. After considerable discussion, meeting was recessed'. to .2 g.,&* ATTEST: Secretary. RECESSED MEETING U or November 8, 1934: 2 P. M. Same members present as at morning session. Messrs, Nat Wagner, Hubbell, Kleberg and Eckhardt, representing the Bondholders' Committee, submitted the following proposition: , "Corpus Christi, Texas November 8, 1934. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: After discussion with the members of the City Council of Corpus Christi, the Bondholders' Committee for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, composed of Natt T. Wagner, Chairman, Fred W. Hubbell and C. F. Coders, suggest the following course of procedure to be followed by the Bondholders' Committee and the City fcr the next four months from date, with the aim of ultimately achieving a refunding of the City's General Dire ct Tax Supporte d Bond Obli gatio ne , subs tan- tially along the lines submitted and in respect to the Bonds mentioned in the City's proposal of refunding, a photostat copy of which pro- posal is attached hereto: (1) The Committee is to use its best and most diligent efforts to procure the deposit with it, under its present deposit agree men t and under any and all necessary amendme nt s thereto, of as many of the Bonds and Warrants referred to in the City's proposal of Refunding, as is possible; it being distinctly understood that all Seawall and Breakwater Bond Obligations of the City are excepted from this endeavor. (2) The City, and all its proper officials, officers and employees, are to fully co-operate with the Committee and/or its Chairman, in securing the deposit of such Bonds and/or Warrants by furnishing to the Chairman or the attorneys for the Committee copies of all correspondence had with holders of such outstanding Bond and/or Warrant obli ep�t io ns of the City, and by giving the Bond Chairman or attorneys lists of the addresses, numbers of Bonds and denominations thereof , as maybe in the know ledge and possession of • the City or its officials, officers and employees; and, in addition, the City is to co-operate by recommending the refunding program substantially as out- lined, (3) During the period of four months herein contemplated to procure a deposit of the Bonds, the Committee is to refrain from the filing of any suit to procure judgment and enforce the payment of any delinquent obligation or interest and sinking f and accrual, pro- vided, however, that in the event of the Piling of any law suit as against the City, or against the C6mmittee, which may materially in- volve the interests of Bondholders depositing Bonds with the Committee., it is expressly understood that the Committbe or any Bondholders or Bondholder may defend, intervene or bring a direct suit or complaint in the form and manner as may to it seem necessary. (4) It is the aim of the City and the Committee to ultimately accomplish a refunding operation along the lines suggested. It is expressly understood, however, that .the contemplated plan of refunding must be dependent and is conditioned upon the City and the Committee agreeing that sufficient obligations are held by the Com- mittee at the end of such four months to make such refunding plan feasible and practi cable in its ope ra ti on and effe ct ; and provi ded further, that such projected plan of refunding, when finally pre- sented for agreement of the parties, meets with the unqualified ap- proval of the attorneys for both the City and the Bondholders' Com- mittee. 5�. (5) The Committee agrees to inf arm, the P.W.A. of the subs- tance of this course of procedure to the end that that Body may have the facts concerning the endeavors of both the City and this Committee to effect the proposed refunding plan. MGE s EW Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Natt T. Wagner Chairman (Signed) Fred W. Hubbell" The meeting recessed-' to November ,9th, 19349, at 9:30 Ida yo r ATTEST: Secretary. RECESSED MEETING November 9, 1934- 9:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, McGloin, Sharp and Watscm. Messrs. J. K. Culton, Simmons, Natt Wagner, Hubbell, Kleberg and Eckhardt. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Watson and carried, proposition submitted by the Bondholders' Committee was accepted. The Mayor and Finance Commissioner were authorized to sign the following letter: "November 9, 1934. Bondholders' Committee City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: This will a cknow ledge receipt of your letter of Novem- • ber Sth, 1934, outlining your proposition to refund the General Direct Tax Supported Bond Obligation. -of the City of Corpus Christi, as reflected by the exhibits attached to your letter. We approve of such plan and proposit ion and assure You of the wholehearted cooperation of the City, its officials and attorneys. It is, however, distinctly agreed and understood that your endeavors shall be without any cost or expense to the City of Corpus Christi, either directly or indirectly. Yours very truly, CITY Oq xmpus CHR By is Mayor Finance Commis orEr CDJ:AE" There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTES May o r Secretary. -- o o-- 5 J: REGUILA.R MEETING November 13, 1934- 4 P.M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Sharp and McGloin; City _ f Attorney Jno_ S. McCampbell, Chief of Police Mace, Acting City Engineer Cottingham. NJ Harold Carr, spokesman for the Junior Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Co cil in the matter of the proposed purchase from Weil Bros. of 150 acres of land situated appro imate ]y four miles from Corpus Christi on Highway No. 99 said land to be improved for a muni- cipai golf course and City Park. No action taken. Rev. G. 0. Pentz, representing the North Beach Tabernacle, appeared before the Co cil and asked permission to solicit funds and clothing in the City limits. No action taken. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, Mayor was authorized to execute a lease beginning April 1, 1934, `on a portion of the reservoir land located at La Frut dam site, at a price of 50¢ per acre, r Secretary read a letter from Mrs. 0. J. Koepke , stating that Mrs. C. 'N. Coleman ha tendered her resignation as a member of board of La Retema Library and asking that Mrs. Dowell be appointed. ' Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, the appointment was made. TTES T: The Mayor issued a called meeting to be held Friday, November 16th, at 10 A. M. The reading of the minutes was deferred until the next meeting. a. There being no further business the meeting adjourned, La yo ecrezary. REGULAR MEETING November 20, 1934- 4 P. M, Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, McGloin and Sharp; City Attorney Johns, Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin 11� and carried°^s ree�alights were or - dared turned on for three nights during ' the Parent -Teachers Association Convention. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, salary of Wm. Neyland was increased to $75.00 per month. Watson present. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, the following letter to b the Bondholders was authorized signedAlhe Mayor and each commis s io ne r : e� "Corpus Christi, Texas November 20, 1934. TO THE HOLDERS OF GENERAL OBLS GATI ON BONDS AND WARRANTS OF THE CITY OF CORIUS CHRISTI: We, the City officials of the City' of Corpus Chr is ti , Texas, re- gre t to have to inform you that due to conditions beyond our control, and consequent extremely poor tax collections over the period of the past few years, we will not be.able to meet out obligations of maturing principal and interest on our outstanding bonde unless and until the holders of such bonds are willigg to cooperate with both.the City officials and the Bondholders' Com- mittee in an effort to readjust our entire general obligation debt structure. We have heretofore been hopeful th be able to avoid this situa- tion, but we now definitely find that it is impossible to do so, Therefore, this is to advise you that we have arrived at a satisfactory agreement with the Bondholders' Committee, the details of which will be given to you by them, and we earnestly solicit your full cooperation and support by depositirg your bonds with this Committee, so as to enable the Committee to workout this plan of read jus anent, and thereby reestablish the credit of the City, City y Secretary. Mayo r - Commis a ioners" Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Matson and carried, owners of vacant lots will be required to clean them up as a health measure. If no steps are taken by the owner, work to be done by the City at the owners' expense,; Upon motion of Watson, seconded by McCaughan and carried, salary of J. R. Lowe was increased $15.00 per month, All minutes were read and approved to date. There being m further business the meeting adjourned. Attests 71 City Secretary. REGULAR MEETING NOV. 273, 1934- 4 P. M. Members present; Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, McGloin and Sharp. City Attorney SAyder, Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconddd by McGloin and -carried that Council go on record as exonerating_R. L. Smith in connection with water meter case. The Mayor made the following appointments: Mrs. Gerhardt, Chairman of the Ladies' Clean-up Committee Mr. Eli Merriman, Chairman of the Mens' Clean-up Committee Watson present. Upon motion of Watson, seconded by McGloin and carried, that City accept the deed covering approximately 1.3 acres of land in the Hillcrest Addition presented to the City by Mr. A. C. McCaughan for park and street purposes. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by Watson and carried, Purchasing Agent was order - ad to advertise for bids for the construction of a "Comfort Station" in Artesian Park. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded byMcGloin and carried, the following raises n salaries were made,, effective December 1st: Richard Herold 010.00 raise per month Bert Roberts - 10.00 " Felipe Castaneda 10.00 " All minutes were read and approved to, date. TTES T: There being no further business the meeting a d jou ecretary, AC n REGULAR MEETING December 4, 1934- 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Sharp, Watson and Mc- Gloin; City Attorney Johns, Acting City,Engineer Cottingham and .Chief of Police Mace. Upon motion of McGloin, Seconded by Sharp and carried, the Humble Oil Company was granted a. lease- on a plot of ground at the Airport for the erection of their gasoline pumps at a lease value of $1.00 per year. Upon motion of McCaughenr seconded by McGloin and carried, Gulf Refining Com- pany was granted permission to erect a sign over the sidewalk at the corner of Agnes and Stap- les Streets. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by Matson and carried, Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase Adams Street Grader at a net price of $993,72. Upon motion of Matson, seconded by Sharp and carried, Mayor was authorized to Sig n three Drainage Pro ject4,working Relief labor. Secretary read opinion from C. D. Johns, City Attorney, advising the City to pa3 October 10th interest on Seawall and Breakwater Bonds. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, interest was ordered paid. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Watson and carried, bill of Shepherd's Cyclery in the sum of - $45.95, covering repairs to Roy Leyf s motorcycle,* was ordered paid. Secretary read the following,monthly reports: Police Department Fire Marshal Fire Department H. A. Johnson was employed to repair the transoms over all plate glass in the City Hall at a price of $35.00. ATTES T: All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. JV Mayor cret ery, SPECIAL MEETING December 5, 1934 - 10:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Sharp and McGloin. The Purchazing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on carload of 3" and " cast iron Anthony joint pipe and fittings. There being no further business the meeting adjourned 4TTEST : yo r Secretary. --00-- SPE CIAL MEETING • December 10, 1934- 10:30 A.M.2 Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners MCCaughan, Watson, Sharp and McGloin; City Attorney Johns, Messrs: Natt T. Wagner, M. G. Eckhardt and L. J. Kelleher. Secretary read the following Resolution: "EXPRESSING THE OPI INTI 0 N OF THE CITY COUNCIL WITH REFERENCE TO TEE REFUNDING OF THE GMTIMLL TAX SUPPORTED OBLI GATI ONS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING THAT NO INTEREST ON SAID OBLI GATI ONS SHALL BE PAID UNTIL SAID REFUNDING PLANT IS ASSURED. OF SUCCESS; AND DECLARING AN EN RGENCT. The Charter rule "was suspended by the following vote: Shaffer Aye McGloin Aye McCaughan Aye Sharp Aye Watson Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Sharp Aye Wats on Aye" There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST., Secretary, REGULAR MEETING Dec. 11, 1934- 4 P. M. Mayo r Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Comuissioners McCaughan, Watson, McGloin and Sharp; City Attorney C. D. Johns, Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, Dr. Watson and Messrs. Lowe and Meisenheimer were appointed a comittee to confer with Mr. EidEon in regard to the installa tion of a compressor where improvement district gas line connects with' City main. Upon motion of McCaugheq , seconded by Watson and carried, Howell Ward was authorized to urchase approximately 4,14 ecres of land out of the Jones tract at La Fruta dam site at a c e of $25040. Mayor Shaffer presented a list of salary changes for various employees and moved that ame be accepted, to take effect December let. Motion seconded by Mr. McGloin. After consid- cable discussion, McCaughan, Watson end Sharp voted "nay", stating their reason for voting "nay" was that they wanted time to consider the proposed changes. ordered Upon motion of Watson, seconded by McCaughan and carried, check wasTissued Saxet Cas November Company for $7,315.34 covering the amount of theirAbill; less deduction for gas taken from ZcCampbe ll lease. Secretary read the Audited Voucher Report for the month of* November, covering the is- uance of Vouchers No. 5595 to 6261, inclusive, and presented memorandum reports on said report,) ogether with statement of cash, appropriations and disbur-sements to the Mayor and each com- ssioner. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, the action of the Mayor, City Controller and City Secretary in signing said vouchers was ratified. Mr. A. C. McCaughan presented the following report to the Council: "Corpus Christi, Texas, December 10, 1934. TO THE CITY COUNCIL: Supplementing the regular- monthly financial report fbr November, I wish to make the following observations.- In bservations: In some ways there has been considerable impr oveme nt in the City's financial condition. The total amount on hand in the Current Fund on November 30, 19341, was $23,552.50 as compared with a deficit of 224,565.65 on November 30, 1933, and a deficit of $35,111.34 on April 30th, 1933, the month that the present adminis- tration took office. 10 The total net amount on hand in the four current ac- counts combined, including the above adcount and the current dater, Gas and Street Funds, was $180,778.13 on November 30, 19349 as compared with a total net balance in the same accounts of $32,996.00 at the time the present administration came in. The total amount on hand in some twenty-five different accounts increased from $329,773.54 on April 30, 1933, to $619,176.61, the amount on deposit in banks on November 30, 1934. The above has been accomplished in the facd of a reduction in tax valuations of 20% and a reduction of 100 in the m t e, making a total reduction of approximately 25% from 1932, and a much greater reduction from previous years. Moreover, there has been a reduction of water revenue due to the discontinuance of the $1.00 per month service charge fonnerly in effect, which revenue, in the aggregate, amounts to many thousands of dollars per year. While the City is losing this revenue, the water consumers will receive the benefit. During the present administration, in addition to current expenses, repairs and maintenance, there has been spent to date in excess of $130,000.00 on improvements and construction projects and the purchase of necessary equipment. This includes new water and gas lines; river and reservoir clear-up; extra work at La Fruta Dam; street improvement and construction; water and gas meters; new trucks, etc. Considerable additional land has been purchased and paid for at La Fruta Dam, as well as additLonal land adjoining the City standpipe property on Sam Rankin Street. F_ More than $400,000 has been paid on interest and principal of City indebtedness that was incurred under previous administra- tions. This does not include any amounts paid on Seawall and Breakwater Bonds nor on Water Revenue Bonds. While City finances are now in as satisfactory condition as could reasonably be expected under the adverse circumstances that have existed, the figures above, or a superficial examination of the last financial statement, might create the impression that City finances are in better condition than is actually the case. Revenues In- ve not be en suf fi ci ent to mee t into res t and maturi - ties on the City's bonded indebtedness. Efforts are now beipg made to refund outstanding bonds on a basis that would be of great ad- vantage to the City and at the same time be of benefit to the bondholders, as it would enable the City to meet its obligations promptly. The refunding program does not include the Seawall and Breakwater Bonds nor any Water Revenue Bonds. The total balance of $619,176.61 on hand on November 30th included $154,915.28 in Nater Revenue Bond accounts. As litigation is pending on these Revenue Bonds, no paymentsaare being made on them until such time as the litigation is terminated by se tt leme int or)btherwise. The amount on hand also includes $82,595.35 in the Seawall and Breakwater account. Interest on these bonds has since bean paid out of the above amount. It must be kept in mind that delinquent tax collections are very slow and recent State legislation does not tend to hasten them. Moreover, current taxes have been greatly reduced from former years, and a much larger percentage of collections were made during October and November of the present year on current taxes than has been the case in previous years. This leaves a much smaller amount yet to be collected. These facts should be kept in mind when considering expenditures. As a necessary measure of economy, salaries of City em- ployees were greatly reduced at the beginning of the present adminis- tration. Since then a number of raise s have been made. Most of these increases were justified. Some, in my opinion, were not. Inmost uses salaries are still considerably below those of former years. In previous reports I have frequently emphasized the necess- ity for economy. That necessity still exists and will continue to do so if City finandes are to be placed and kept on a solid basis. However, efficiency sbould be considered along with economy, and justice to employees should be kept in mind as well as to the tax- payers and the citizenship generally. There are numerous efficient and faithful employees whom I believe should have some raise above the. previous salaries. Some of these received no increase whe n other salaries were raised last June. Under isesent financial conditions only very small raises in salaries can be made if current accounts are to kept out of the "red" and scrip not resorted to, but I believe some increases can End should be made. The Police Department has greatly improved recently in morale and efficiency. There i s als o a great impr ov emen t f inen - eially. Fines collected for the six month period ending'November 30, 1934, amounted to $7,513.50, while for the corresponding six month period in 1933 the total was only.$1,498.0O, or less than one-fifth as much. As all fines collected by the Police Department go into the Street Fund, these greatly .increased collections enable street work to be done that could not be done otherwise except through taxation. The Fire Department i s a Iso making a goo d record in keep- ing fire losses down to the minimum. I believe the salaries of all police and firemen sht-6ld be raised beginning the first of January, 1935. Jn other departments there are a number of empl&yees who are doing excellent work and whose salaries have been raised very little or none at all from the low level of the last eight- een months. I recommend that the Council give careful consideration to a revision of salaries at an.early date to meet such changes or raises as all the circumstances at this time may justify. regadvertised for new bids on forms approved by the City Attorney. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. • Ma yo ATTEST: Secretary.. . • REGULAR MEETING Dec. 18, 1934- 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, McGloin and Sharp; City ttorney Johns- Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, the following salary changes ere made, effective December let: Respectfully submitted, (Signe d) A. C. MC CAUGHAN ACI:AE Finance Commissioner." All minutes were read and approved to date. There bQing no further business .the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: Secretary. SPECIAL IZETING Dec. 13, 1934- 2 P. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer,. Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, McGloin and Sharp; City Attorney C. D. Johns. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering bids for the erection of a "Comfort Station" .in Artesian Park. Secretary read tabulated bids as follows: Name Gene ral . Plumbin Ele c. Total Labor F she J. W. Birmingham $2845.20 $686.40 0168.40 $3700.00 0129.0 . 00 Oscar Lutz 5082.50 630.00 187.50 5900.00 J. A. Walsh 2865.00 660.00 175.00 3700.00- 195.00 L.A.•Hanke 4163.00 660.00 175.00 4998.00 150.00 Smith & Walker 4593.21 675.00 175.00 5393.00 300.00 Wakefield & Roscoe 4456.64 675.00 175.00 5306.00 300.00 Cane & Clark 4595.00 690.00 No check 5475.00 T. A. Brady 4090.00 625.00 .4900.00 215.00 Cage Const.Co. 4470.00 660.00 " 5305.00 150.00 Upon motion of Sharp, seconded .by McGloin and carried, all bids were rejected and regadvertised for new bids on forms approved by the City Attorney. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. • Ma yo ATTEST: Secretary.. . • REGULAR MEETING Dec. 18, 1934- 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, McGloin and Sharp; City ttorney Johns- Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, the following salary changes ere made, effective December let: 12 Name Previous Salarq Present Salary Jesus Gonzales 50.00 $55.00 Gordon Lee Ada mi 85.00 90.00 Llcy d Grant 85.00 90,00 W. H. Anderson 135.00 150.00 E. F. Johnson 115.00 125.00 W.H. Rogers 100.00 110.00 Chas. Johnson 100.00 110.00 Clarence Vetters 100.00 110.00 0, W. Holbrook 100.00 - 110.00 J. W. Shaw 100.00 1101,00 R. T. Gaulding 100.00 110.00 F. C. Hodges 100.00 110.00 A. H. Hug he s 110.00 120.00 Thomas Basham 100.00 110.00 Carl Gentry 100.00 110.00 Pat Feeley 100.00 .110.00 Geo. Bryan 110.00 120,00 C. P. Hoover 100.00 110.00 Roy Trammell 100.00 110.00 Archie Trammell 100.00 110.00 John Saul.. 100.00 110.00 R. J. Shirley 100.00 110.00 Aug. Emmert 100.00 11 0.00 T. Austin Steele 100.00 125.00 Alfred Kohls 100.00 110000 S. T. Jackson 80.00 85.00 N. D. Huie, Jr. 125.00 150.00 Lee Petzel 100.00 110,00 Ed Flint 100.00 3-10000 H. A. Horn 100.00 110.00 E. Harlan 100.00 110.00 Lloyd Magee 100.00 110.00 Geo, Lowman 100.00 110.00 Dan Sullivan 100.00 110.00 Pete Tunohes 100.00 110.00 John Gana 100.00 110.00 E. L. Atkie sson 100.00 110.00 Joe Rackley 100.00 110.00 Joe B. Davis 100.00 110.00 H. J. Cobb 100.00 110.00 R. T. Pritchett 100.00 110.00 L. E. Watkins 100.00 110.00 Roy Lay 100.00 110.00 Ray Johnson >, 115.00 125.00 Lorenzo Banda 50.00 55.00 Lucio Guzman 50.00 55.00 Luis Mungia 50.00 55,00 Evodio Molina 45.00 50.00 J. E. Ermis 110.00 120.00 Roy Corkill 75,00 85.00 Blas Robles 65.00 75.00 W. H. Differnde rfer 60.00 70.00 Jno. C. Rodriguez 1.75 per day 2.00 Teodoro Garza 1.75 2.00 Juan Herrera 1.75 2.00 Xstevan Falcon . 1.75 2.00 Antonio Balboa 1.75 2.00 .Ce leo Cis ne ros 1.75 2.00 auItan Clark 1.75 2.00 Modesto Gloria 1,75 2.00 Chan o Flores 1.75 2.00 bazar o Villanueva* 1.75 2.00 Valentine Castillo 1.75 2.00 P. S. Osborn 1,75 2.00. Ike Foley 1.75 2.00 Collie r Scott 1.75 2.00 Millie Jordan 1.75 2.00 Manuel Garcia 1.75 2100 Juan Gloria 1.75 2.00 Basillo Rivera 1.75 2.00 Henry Ortiz 1.75 -2.00 Willie Cuellar 1.75 2.00 Harry Darby 55.00 per mo. 60.00 Frank Solis 1.75 per day 2000 Eddie Edwards 110.00 per mo. 115.00 Chris Rachal 85.00 100.00 Pete Saldane 45.00 50.00 Sud Vetters 85.00 95.00 A. R. Roark 100.00 110.00 Santiago Banda 2.00 per day 55.00 Polo Guzman 2.00 55.00 E. G. Flores 2.00 55.00 John Morgan 115.00 120.00 Bill Elliff 100.00 105.00 Joe Gravett 85.00 90.00 Dudley Timon 85.00 90.00 Frank Harmon 85. eO 90.00 Jesus Olivares 40.00 45.00 Chas. Week 1 ey 45.00 50.00 Timotoe Pompa 45.00 50.00 Rafael Flores 45.00 50.00 Manuel Villa 45.00 50.00 Isaac Martinez 1.75 per day 2.00 Faus tino Trevino 1.75 2.00 per day per month per day per moo per moo pe r day. Ir. ., 1A Name Previous Salary Present Salary Ramon Flores 1.75 per day 2.00 per day Regarno de la Paz 1.75 2.00 Gregorio Garcia 1.75 2.00 Gregorio Martinez 1.75 2.00 Joe Salazar 1.75 r2.00 Juan Campos 1.75 2.00 Gregorio Gonzales 1.75 2.00 Juan Villareal 1.75 2.00 M. Ramos 1.75 2.00 Felix Contreras 1.75 2.00 Francisca Gomez 1.75 2.00 Conciano Garcia 1.75 2.00 Jesus Cortez 1.75 2.00 John Dupont 1.75 2.00 Juan Cari smo 1.75 2000 B. Ava 1 os B 1.75 2000 Charlie Blythe 2000 2.25 Cuco Acuna 1.75 2.00 Joe Vi l lace a 1 1.75 2.00 Curtis Younts 2.25 2.50 John Gri sse t to 3.25 3.50 Flore ntino She kion 2.25. 2.50 Refugio Padron 24.25 2.50 Valentino Rodriguez 2.25 2.50 Tomas Gonzales "2.25 2.50 Lon Erwin 85.00 95.00 Wallace Franks 2.00per day 65.00 per month M. W. Crawford 55.00 60.00 J. R. Lowe 140.00 150.00 I. R. Van no y 110.00 .125.00 R. L. Willis 150.00 165.00 Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, expenses of W. A. Wake- field in the mount of $16.20 hovering_ trip to Aubtin in connection with PWA projects, was ordered paid. Secretary read a letter, fromCity Attorney Johns suggesting that the Council yt" exonerate Joe Hickey from any connection with the water rater case. Upon motion of McCaughan seconded by McGloin and carried, this action was taken. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McCaughan and carried, Russell Smith was em- ployed to supervise Relief labor at a salary of $110.00 per month and a car allowance of $25. effective December 1st. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned, Alar o r Attest: City Secre tary. --00- SPECIAL -oo-- SPECIAL MEETING Dec. 209 1934 3 P. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan and Watson; City Attor- ney Johns, acting City Engineer Cottingham, Acting City Engineer presented tabulated bids on cast iron pipe. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Watson and carried, theSan Antonio Machine & Supply Company was award- ed the contract. There being no further business the meetiftg adjot Attest-, City Secretary. _00 - SPECIAL ooM SPECIAL MEETING 14 SPECIAL MEETING Dec. 21, 1934- 3 P. IA. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Messrs. J. B. Hubbard and J. Lyle Harrington.' a Secretary read an ordinance: Commissioners McCaughan, Watson Sharp and McGloi#; "RELEASING THE INTEREST, PENALTY AND COSTS ON ALL -TAXES DUE AND PAYABLE TO TE[E CITY OF CORPUS CHRI Sa FOR A SPECIFIED TIME; SUSPENDING ALL LAWS AND PARTS ,OF LAWS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; RATIFYING AND CON- FIRMING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES WITHOUT PENALTY, IN- TEREST AND COSTS TO- TH1 S DAY; AND DE, CLBRING AN EMER- GFrICY. - - T'he Charter rule was suspended by the followirg vote: SHAFFER Aye ti M CCAUGHAN Aye McGLOI X AYE SHARP AYE WATSON AYE The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: SHAFFER AYE MCCAUGHAN AYE Mc GLOI N AYE SHARP AYE WATSON AYE " Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Sharp end carried, Mr. Harrington was autho ized to proceed with plans in connection with sewer project. City Attorney was instructed to prepare the following contract: "STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES THIS CONTRACE,-1 made this the 21st day of December, 1934, by and between the City of Corpus Christi, a municipal corporation organized and existing under a special act of the Legislature of the State of Texas, lying and being in Nueces County, Texas, First Party, and John Lyle Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri, Second Party, witnesseth: The said City has and does hereby employ the said John �,yle Harrington as its engineer to design, inspect and supervise construction of' its sewer project now pending before the PWA in Washington, D. C. 2. The said.John Lyle Harrington has and does hereby accept such employment. 3. As compensation for such services, the City agrees to pay Second Party b..:sum+:'equal to five per cent of the total cost of construction of said sewer project or such other compen- sation as the PWA may approve. 4. It is understood and egreed that this contract is conting t upon the City actually receiving from the PWA suffi- cient nds to build and construct said project and that the compensation herein mentioned is payable solely from funds so provided, and in the event such funds are not available from- the rom-the PWA, then in that event no compensation shall be due and owing to Second Party. `�a 5. Second Party agrees to begin the preparation of plans and specifications not later than January 2nd, 1935. 6. This contract is subject in all of .its terms to any and all requirements of the PUPA now made or that may here- after be made. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Corpus Christi has caused these presents to -be signed by its Mayor and Finance Commissioner hereunto duly authorized by ordinance and said Second Party has hereunto set his hand on the day and year first above written. ATTEST CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI By (Signed) MILLI AaT SHAFFER Mayor By (Signed) A. C. MCCAUGHAN Finan oe Commissioner (Signed) G. E.Meisenheimer City Secretary. SE COND PARTY (Signed) John Lyle Harringt6n" There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor Attest: City Secretary. REGULAR MEETING Dec. 26, 1934- 4 P. M. 15 Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Sharp, McGloin and Wat- son; City Attorney Johns; Acting City Engineer Cottingham, Chief of Police Mace. were opened: The following bids for ,the erection of a "Comfort Stati®n" in Artesian Park Wakefield & Roscoe $49401.70 City furnishes labor; may deduct 300.00 Cage Construction Company 4,630.00 City furnishes labor- may deduct 365.00 Fred W. Townsend 4$42.00 City furnishes common labor; may deduct 200.00 All bids were ordered laid on the cable for forty-eight hours according to the City Charter, Mr. Meredith Queen appeared before the Council and asked for a donation of $150.00 on underwriting expense of special train to Dallas. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, the request was granted. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, the sum of y635.00 was ..appropriated for an ad in the Corpus. Christi Port book. r Reading of the minutes was deferred until the next meeting. Upon motion of Watson, seconded by McGloin and carried, L. M. Hulbirt, Jr. was employed in the Water and Gas Department to till the vacancy caused by the resignation of Har3y Skl ar. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded bymWatson end carried thatEdward Rackley be paid the sum of 045000 for acting as Special Policeman. Secretary read application of Roy Young for an architect's license. No. ,action taken. r Reading of the minutes was deferred until the next meeting. W There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Attest: Secretary, REGULAR MEETING January 2, 1935: 4 P. M. Ila yor Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, Sharp and Mc- Gloin; Acting City Engineer Cottingham; Acting City Attorney John McCampbell and Chief of Poli ce . Secretary presented tabulated bids for construction of Comfort Station in Artes- ian Park as follows: Cage Less common labor furnished by City NET Townsend Less common labor furnished t by City NET Wakefield & Roscoe Less common labor fur nis he d by City NE T $4,630.00 170.00 $4,460.00. 04,342;00 200.00 $4,,14 2.00 $4,401.70 300.00 04,101.70 Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by Watson and carried, the contract was awarded to Wakefield & Roscoe. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McCaughan and carried, Fred Haas was employed as Assistant Building Inspector at a salary of 40100.00 per month and a y025.00 car allowance. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McCaughan and carried, Brown and Root were re- leased e- leased under their bond covering the maintenance cf Sam Rankin Street, from the North line of Buffalo to the South line of West Broadway. Parr Street, from the South line of San Patri cio Road to Lot 13, Blk. 3, Los An&les Hills Addition. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, Andrew Molebeck was employed as Assistant Assessor -in assessing personal property for year 1935, and Dan n was employed 4s Assistnnt Assess cr to assess real estate values for year 1935, both at a lary' of $150.00 per month. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, N. 0. Kennedy was employ - d as police officer. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Watson and carried, Fritz Snyder was em- oyed as police officer. Upon motion of W&tson,see conded by Sharp and carried, Dr. R. S. Dunn was employed s Milk In-spe cto r. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Watson and carried, Ed Flint was given an dditional 010.00 car allowance. Secretary presented the following mont4ly reports for the month of December, i ch were approved and ordered filed: Fire Dep artmen t Fire Marshal /Secretary presented the Audited voucher Report for the month of December cover- 1 the issuance of_ Vouchers Nos. 6262 to 6743. inclusive, and presented memorandum re -ports on said report; ; together with statement of cash, appropriations and disbursements to the Mayor and each Commissi one r. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, the actin of the Mayor, City Controller and City Secretary in signing. said vouchers was ratified. All minutes were, read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. k ATTEST; City e c re trary . _00— REGULAR TING Jan. 8, 1935- 4 P. M. Mayor Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners- McCaughan, Watson, Sharp and McGloin; City Attorney Johns, Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. Secretary read a petition signed by some 1200 citizens and taxpayers of the City of Corpus Christi, asking that the City take affirmative action on the Plater Bon&f�n w pending. City Council agreed to call.. a special meeting on January 9, 1935, at 10 A. 11, to discuss the matter. Upon motion of Marp, seconded by McCaughan and carried, the ilayor . was -:authorized to execute contract.with. Wakefield"&,Roscoe for-erection'of Comfort StetiEon in Artesian Park. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, architect's fee in connection th the Comf tint Station was ordered paid to Morris L. Levy. Police Report for the month of December was approved and ordered filed. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, Saxet Gas Company's bill or the month of December,in the amount of 08,117.12, was ordered paid. All minutes were read and approved.. to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Ila yor tte s t: y se cre to ry. SPECIAL MEETING January 9. 1935- 10 A. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, McGloin, Watson and Sharp; ity Attorney Johns , and the following citize rz : Judge E. B. Ward, Messrs. Johnson, Perkins, ykes, Blythe, Mireur, Broadfoot and South. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, City appropriated $500.00f/2e he Current Expense Fund as court costs in regard to Prater Bond suit. Secretary read a letter from Howell Ward in regard to taxes car reservoir land. on motion of - McCaughan, seconded by Watson and carried, Howell Ward was instructed to use his est judgment in regard to tag suits. Upon motion of Wats cn, seconded by McCaughan and carried, the following transfers ere authorized: From Gas Fund to Current Expense Fund $339800.00 From Gas Fund to Street Fund 21500.00 Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McCaughan and carried, Brown & Root, Incorporated,, ere released under their Maintenance Bond covering Agnes Street from Eckerd St. to the City ts, and Port Avenue from the North line of -Largo Street to the south line of -San Patr ici o oad. • Upon motion of Watson, secopd.ed by McGloin and carried, X200.00 was appropriated r om Water Fund to purchase motor boat for use at to Frut a Dam reservoir.— There eservoir._ There being no further business the meeting adjourned/.. I Attest: y secretary. __00 - SEE, CIAL -00-- SPECIAL MEETING Janua ry 14 , 193 5- 9 A. 111. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Sharp and McGloin. Secretary opened the following bids for furnishing gasoline to the City of Corpus is t i for the next ninety days: 1,1ann-Hefley Oil Products, Inc. Texas Company Cities Service Oil Company Pure Distributing Corp. Sinclair Refining Co. Gulf Refining Co. Magnolia Petroleum Co. Humble Oil Company he bids were ordered .laid on the. table for forty-eight hours, as required by the City Charter. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Attes t: crezaryg --00-- REGULAR MEETING January 15 , 193 5 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Sharp and McGloin, 'Jity Attorney Johns, Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. Secretary read the following Ordinance: "A1t2ENDING PARTS AND PORTIONS OF SECTIONS 2039 2059 1603(a), 1603 (d ) AND 1603(f) OF AN ORDINANCE KNOWN As TIE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF CMPUS CMISTI, TEXAS, PASaD AND APPROVED ON THE 30th DAY OF AUGUST'', 19299 AND ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, ' CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGIVENT, ALTERATIOlM s REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPnZNT, USE HEI GBT AREA 9 AND M&INTENLYICE OF BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF CORP[a CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF - PE I11I TS AND COLLECTIONS OF FEES THEREFOR; DECLARING AND ESTaIISHING FIRE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR .THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND/OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN COITFLI CT THEREWITH" , AND REPEALIP:G ALL ORDINANCES AND/OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARI T�G AN EMERGENCY. Phe Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: SHAFFER Aye T,IC Cau gha n Aye McGloin Aye Sha3:p Aye Watson AD sen t f Phe above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Sharp Aye Wats on Abse nt " r Secretary read .the following Ordinance: 19 "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE, DISPLAY AND ADVERTISING OF CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES, PROPHYUCTI C RUBBER GOODS AND ARTICLES FOR PREVENTION OF VERMEREAL AND OTHER DISEASES AND INFE CTI ONS , OR ANY SEX INCITING DEVICES OR CON TRI VAN CES , EXCEPT BY REGULARLY II CIT,=D PRACTITIONERS OF IMBICINE AND/OR REGISTERED PHARMACIES ti7ITIUN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISM, TEXAS; REPEALING ALL ORIZIN- ANCES OR PARTS CF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERUVITH, PUM PROVIDING A PENALTY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; Secretary presented a letter from City Attorney Johns, recormending a reduction in taxes of the Eagle Loan Company. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, taxes were. authorized reduced to a value of 02500.00. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McCaughan and carried, Brown & Root were re - leased under their Maintenance Bond on the following street; PORT AVENUE from the South Line of Leopard StreEt to the North line of San Patri cio' Road. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by McCaughan and carried, City agreed to run tilities to the property line of the school property when they re-6ei-ve rift -of -way. Secretary read the following letter: "Corpus Christi, Texas January 10, 1935. "Mr. William Shaffer, Mayor, and The City Councilmen of the City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: In May of. 1934 you attempted to discharge William: Shely as chief of police of the City of Corpus Christi prior to the expiration of his term of cffi ce f or which he had be en appointed. He was paid until the 31st day of May and is now entitled to receive his pay for the remainder of his tem. until the is t day of January, 1935, at which time he took office as Sheriff of Nue ces County, he not having received employment before the last stated date. boy understanding is that he was drawing a salary of $150.00 per month and, since he has not received his pay for the past seven months, he is now entitled to $1050.00. At the request cf Yr. Shely I am pr e - senting this: to you as his claim for 41050.00 for past due salary due and owing to him by the -City of Corpus Christi.. and hope' that you will allow and pay some at your next meeting of the Council. Yours very truly, SFC/r (Signed) Sidney P. Chandler " No action taken. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, plat of Blucher Sub- divi sion "A" was .approved by the Counci 1t All minutes were read and approved to date There being no further business the meeting adjour A !. / r Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye Wat son Abs a nt Sharp Aye McGloin Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following v of e: Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye Watson Absent Sharp Aye ° McGloin Aye" Secretary presented a letter from City Attorney Johns, recormending a reduction in taxes of the Eagle Loan Company. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, taxes were. authorized reduced to a value of 02500.00. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McCaughan and carried, Brown & Root were re - leased under their Maintenance Bond on the following street; PORT AVENUE from the South Line of Leopard StreEt to the North line of San Patri cio' Road. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by McCaughan and carried, City agreed to run tilities to the property line of the school property when they re-6ei-ve rift -of -way. Secretary read the following letter: "Corpus Christi, Texas January 10, 1935. "Mr. William Shaffer, Mayor, and The City Councilmen of the City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas. Gentlemen: In May of. 1934 you attempted to discharge William: Shely as chief of police of the City of Corpus Christi prior to the expiration of his term of cffi ce f or which he had be en appointed. He was paid until the 31st day of May and is now entitled to receive his pay for the remainder of his tem. until the is t day of January, 1935, at which time he took office as Sheriff of Nue ces County, he not having received employment before the last stated date. boy understanding is that he was drawing a salary of $150.00 per month and, since he has not received his pay for the past seven months, he is now entitled to $1050.00. At the request cf Yr. Shely I am pr e - senting this: to you as his claim for 41050.00 for past due salary due and owing to him by the -City of Corpus Christi.. and hope' that you will allow and pay some at your next meeting of the Council. Yours very truly, SFC/r (Signed) Sidney P. Chandler " No action taken. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, plat of Blucher Sub- divi sion "A" was .approved by the Counci 1t All minutes were read and approved to date There being no further business the meeting adjour A !. / 20 10 A. M. Attest: - SPECIAL MEETING January 16 , 19 35 9 A. M. Membe rs pre sent: 1!ayo r Shaff er , Commis si oner McGloin and Cit y Attorney John s. There not being a quorum present, the meeting adjourned uSgl January 17, 1935, at ere tory. SPECIAL MEETING January 17, 1935 10 A. M. or Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, Sharp and Me- Gloin, City Attorney Johns. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, Mem-Hefley Cil Product; Incorporated, was awarded contract for furnishing city gasoline for the next ninety days. Upon motion of T7ats cn, seconded by McCaughan and carried, John Cunningham was authorized to go to McCamey, Texas, .to inspect pipe. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Attorney Johns was in - strutted to prepare answer to letter in regard to Tunnel and Bay Frnnt Improvement. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Attest: e ere tary. --00-- REGULAR —oo-- REGULAR MEETI11G January 22, 1935-- 4 P. M. r Members present; Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, McGloin and Sharp; City Attorney Johns, Chief of Police Mace `and North Cottingham, ActingCity Engineer. Secretary read the following Ordinance; "AN ORDINANCE ALOTDI NG SECTIO T5 39 16 AND 17 OF AN ORDINfiNCE PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 23rd DAY OF JANUARY, A, D. 1934, ENTI TLED1 "AN 0 RDI N)UT CE REGUL ATI NG THE OPERA TION AND USE OF AUTOMOBILM EPtGACE D IN TEE BUSI TZ SS OF CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE, WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISra, PROVID12IG FOR THE LICENSING, IPISURIIVG AND BONDING OF SAME, AND FI RING MINIMUM FEES, PRESCRIBING PE1"ALTI M ' FOR THE VIOLATION 9TIEREOF, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT 11ERF,7ITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WEI CH AMENDMEr;TS PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORA 91 ON OPERATING A PUBLIC MOTOR VEHICLE FOR FIRE, AS DEFIPMD BEREIN, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS (IIRISTI , TEXAS, MAY POST A BOND AS M OVI DED HEREIN IN LIEU OF A LI ABILITY INS M NCE POLI CY. " The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote.- Shaffer ote: Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Sharp Aye Watson ♦ Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vo to : Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Sha ip° Aye Watson Aye" Secretary read the resignation of Dr. N. D. Carter, City Health Officer, Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, Dr. Carterts resignation was accepted withll regret, the Council expressing its appre ciatlon for the splendid work done while conmected' [, 21 with the City Health Department, i-aDr. Carter ,was allowed a ten days' vacation with pay. Upon motion of Sha rp , seconded by Watson and carried, Brown & Root were released under their Maintenance Bond on the following streets: LEOPARD STREET (widening), from W. line of Last to E. line of Aye Wa t s m Aye Sam Rankin; LEOPARD STREET (widening), _ from W. line of Waco to E. line of Black; LEOPARD STREET (widening), from E. line of Artesian to W. line of Carr izo ; LEOPARD STREET (widening), fran W. line of Artesian to E. line of Waco; LEOPARD STREETwidening) , from W. line of Black to E. line of I Last. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by Watson and carried, the 1ayor was authorized to execute a lease with the Railroad Company covering that portion of their property where the City utilities line gods' under,.their'pr operty. Upon motion of Watson, seconded by McGloin and carried, Dr. White was appointed as City Health Officer to succeed Dr. Carter, resigned. The Mayor appointed the following committee to go over the proposed plumbing or- dinance and report back to the Council: Worth Cottingham J. W. Birmingham J. 11. Flannigan M. L. Levy W. J. 77estfall W. K. Knowles Wyatt Cargill Tom Cahill Jim Bagnall Secretary presented bid of Carneiro-Chumney & Company in regard to the annual audit of the City of Corpus Christi. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded -by Sharp and carried, that City advertise for bids for making audit for the fiscal year ending February 28, 1935. McCaughan and Watson voting "no". All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourn Attest: 4!5 City Secretary. __oo_ SPECIAL METING Jan uar y 28 , 19 3 5 4 P. M. i 1 -ley o r Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, Sharp and McGloin City Attorney Johns; Messrs. J. K. Culton and M. Eckhardt. Secretary read the following ordinance: "AN ORDINANCE AUTH ORI ZI N G THE MkKING AND EXE CUT I ON OF A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN NATT'i T. WAGNER, F. W. ,HUBBELL AND C. F. CODERE, . CONSTITUTING,'-MIE Ba3DHOLDERS COLMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, HAVING FOR ITS -PURPOSE THE REFUNDING OF ALL OUTSTXTDIITG TAX SUPPORTED BONDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI EXCLUSIVE OF STATE AID SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF PROPER FUNDS TO PAY INTEREST AND MATURITIES ON OUTSTIN DING BOND OB LIGA TI ONS AND ON R EFUNJX NG BO NDS , AND EECLARI NG AN MERGENCY." The Charter rule was suspended by the fo llcmi ng vote: Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Sharp Aye Wa t s m Aye 2� above ordinance was passed by the following vote.- Shaffer ote: Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Sharp Aye We is on Aye " There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ttest : y becretary. =•I*ID REGULAR MEETING January 29 , 1935- 4 P. M. r Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, Sharp and McGloin; City Attorney John�, Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police dace. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, Secretary was instructed to write to insuren.ce company, asking them to re -open case of C. R. Blakey, former City em- ployee, who was injured while on duty as City employee. Sidney, Chandler appeared before the Council in regard to claim of Adm. She1y for sal- ary. latter referred to the City Attorney. Secretary read a letter from D. B. Tarlton in regard to taxes on Annie Uehlinger Johnson property on Chaparral and Peoples Stree is g which matter was referred to the City Att or - y1 Secretary presented a bid from Fred F, Morgen covering audit for the fiscal year end -1 ng February 28, 1935, No action taken, Watson and McCaughan absent. Upon motion of YcGloin,aseconded by Sharp and carried, bonde of G. A. Conner and T. W. Holder to be paid by City, and Chief of Police authorized to issue them spe tial poli ce commissions. 10% T. T. Holder was allowed $10.00 per month for his services. Action was deferred on Plumbing Ordinance as two members of Council not present. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourn ATTEST: City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING January 30, 1935: 3 P. Its Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McGloin, Watson and Sharp;? .Ci-t1?w±►t- Secretary read the following Ordinance: "PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATING AND LICENSING OF STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ITINERANT PHOTOGRAPITRS; PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIOIZ, AND DEFT ING CERTAIN OFFENSES, AND DECLARING AN EIa:ERGENCY. The Cha rter. Rule on the above- Ordinance was suspended - by _the following vote: Shaffer .dye McCaughan Absent r:cGloin Aye Sha rp Aye Matson Aye he above Ordinance was passeed by the following vote; Shaffer Aye L'cCaughan Absent McGloin Aye Sha rp Aye Watson Aye" There being no further business the meeting adjourned. .4 IATTES T: y 5ecretary. REGULAR LIEETI NG February 5, 1935 - 4 P. 11. Mayor 23 Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Cormissioner 1111cCaughan, Watson,,. Sharp and McGloin; City Attorney Johns; Acting Cityy Engineer Cottingham and. Chief of Police Mace. Upon motion of McCaughap, seconded by McGloin and carried, two freight bills in the ount of X39.65, covering freight on relief supplies, were ordered paid. Upon motion of MIcCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, Saxet Gas Company bill in the amount.of $7,831.95, covering, gas purchases from December 20th to January 21st, 19359 be allowed and ordered paid, less amount to be deducted on account of McCampbell lease. The following reports for the month of January were read and approved Police Departme nt. Fire Depertme nt Fir a L1ar sha 1 Upon motion of Watson, seconded by Sharp and carried, action on Plumbirg Ordinance s deferred one week. 11 The Mayor appointed the follovirg Committee to prepare applications to the PWA for contemplated improvements to the City of Corpus Christi: E. E. Hamman Worth Cott ingham W.W. Sharp G. E. Meisenheimer Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, Cummins & Elrod Were autho :d to make application to PWA for the placing of rip rap at La Frute Dam. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Secretary wads authorized destroy ballots from the last general election. Upon motion of Watson, seconded by McGloin and carried, Phil Anderson was tran sf err d to the warehoire Od Raymond Vetters was employed for the position _held by him in the Water (land Gas Office. Upon motion of McGloin, secoAded by Sharp and carried, G. E. Meisenheimer was given duties of Purchasing Agent with an increase in sa la ry of 050 .00 . Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by McGloin and carried, Carneiro Chumney & Com- ny were employed to make the annual audit for theCity of Corpus Christi at a price of $1,000.00. Secretary presented the Audited Voucher Report for the month of January .covering the issuance of Vouchers Nos.6744 to 7425 , inclusive, and presented memorandum reports Ion said report, together with statement of cash, appropriations and disbursements to the Mayor e Bch Commissioner. Upon motion of L.ZcGloin, se conded by Sharp and carried, theaction of the r, City Controller and City Secretary in signing said vouchera was ratified. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. May or ATTEST: City Secretary. REGULAR r.1EE T11TG February 12, 1935- 4 P. DT. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, McGloin and Sharp; City Attorney Johns, Acting City engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried,,Estimate No. 1, Wakefield and Roscoe, in the amount of 81384.50 was allowed and ordered paid* Upon motion of Watson, seconded by McCaughan and carried, that tile.. be, placed.on-.pla, of Comfort Station at a cost of '365.00. Upon motion of Watson, seconded by McCaughan and carried Electrician's Bond of the & E Neon. -.Sign Company, as principal, and Continental Casualty Company, as surety, in the ount of X1,000.00, was approved. City Attorney recommended that changes in the following taxes be authorized: t, Richardson Shoe Store reduction ,- personal tax - 018.40 Annie Uehlinger Johnson " Improvements on E. 105f of 3 & 41 Blk. 11, Beach 268.80 Plaza Hotel Garage - refund - personal property - 60.00 on motion' -of Watsbnl seconded by McCaughan and carried, City Attorney's recommendation was ccepted. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, expense account of W. A. akefield in the sum of $27.60, account trip to Austin, was approved and ordered paid. Upon motion of Watson, seconded by Sharp and carried, four inch gas pipe was ordered placed on Tenth Street, between Ayres & Booty. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded .by Watson and carried, City is to Jay: 87L. water main n Ayres Street, from Staples Street to Fourteenth Street, to serve the new Junior High School. Secretary- read: the fdllowin-g Ordinance -=-, `n GRANTING, TO GEORGE W. SMITH AND I. W. HANSLEY.9 PARMIMS DOING BUSINESS UNDER THE FIRM NATM OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT SIGNAL COMPANY, A FRANC.ISE TO USE THE - STREETS , ALLEYS, AVENUES, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLA CES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CfMIS M WITH AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING am MkINTAINING- A SIGNAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEI 0 Reid the first time and passe e,the second reading, this the 12th day of February, 19359 by the following vote: Shaff er Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye 1 Sharp Aye Watson Aye" All.: minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourn Attest: i y Secre tary. CQ•Z•= 25 REGULAR MEETING Feb. 19, 1935: 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watscn, Sharp and Mc- Gloin; City Attorney Johns; Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. 1.7rs, D.McNeil Turner appeared before the Council to request that the Auditorium being constructed in Artesian Park be named after Colonel H. L. Kinney, the founder of Corpus Christi. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, the request was granted. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, Central Power and Light Company was 6uthoriZed to construct tviblve ornamental lights in Cole Park. Upon motion of McCaughaV, seconded by McGloin and carried, Commissioner Sharp was authorized to move all street lights outside the city limits and place them inside where he deemed necessary. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Attorney C. D. Johns as authorized to answer motion in regard to bond suit. Watson absent. Secretary read:the. following Ordinance: "AN ORDINANCE CRFATING THE E=IINIM AND SUPERVISING BOARD OF PLUIJBERS, DESIGNATING THE JTMBERS THEREOF, AMID PRESCRIBING THEIR POWERS AIM DUTIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF PLUMBERS, AND THGS E ENGAGED IN PLUMBING WORK WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THE MANNER AND PLAY IN WHICH PLMOBING WORK SHALL BE DONE, THE KIND AND CLASS OF MATERIAL TO BE USED IN SUCH WORK , THE IIMP.E CTI ON OF PLUMBI NG WORK, lk�M THE SCALE OF FEES FOR SUCH INSPECTION, TM' POWF'R AND DUTIES OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBI NCt, AND REQUIRING PEM, TS FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PLUI:-ING AND DRAINAGE AND C011PELLING BUILDIIIGS UNDER CERTAIN C OLID IT IO NS TO BE CO N1E CTE D VVI 21 PUBII C S EPTER S, AND PROVIDINrl FOR A MASTER PEUP.MRS' BOND AND REGULATING THE MANNER OF LAYING DRAINS, AND PRES CRI BIND PENALTIES F 0 R THE VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PROVISIOM OF THIS ACT; AND REPEALITNG ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH TI[S ACT; ATM DECLARING AN E1T R(MNCY . The Cherter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Wat s =1 Absent She rp Aye The abor.e Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Wats on Absent Sharp Aye" Secretary read the following Ordinance: "GRANUNG TO GEORGE- W'*-*.SM[TH'AND-T. W. HANSLEY, PARTIMRS DOING BUSINESS UNDER THE FIRI NAME OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT SI CNAL COMPANY, A FRANCIEESE TO USE TEE STREETS ALLEYS , AVENUF S, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI VVI UI AND FOR TIM PURPOSE OF INSTALLING AND 12INTAINING A SIGNAL BURGLAR ALARM SYST1110 Read the second time and passed to the third reading, this the 19th day of ebruery, 1935, by the following vote: Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Sharp Aye Platsaa Abs€q�it" All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. a Mayo r AteSt. City Secretary. --oo-- 26 REGULAR MEETING February 26, 1935 - 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners 11cCaughan, Matson, McGloin and Sharp; City Attorney Johns; Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. , Members of the board of La Retama Library appeared before the Council and asked that the donation be increased from $85 .00 to $125.00 per month, effective R -larch I s t, 1935. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by McCaughan and, carried, the request was granted. Upon motion of Wats an, seconded by McGloin and carried, 'the Saxet Gas Company waE issued voucher in the amount of x"980.05, being deductions from the October voucher. Secretary read a petition containing ninety-three signatures asking that Del 1%; r Boulevard be repaired. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, their request was granted. Judge I. M. Keyes appeared before the Council and asked that a portion of Johns 1 . and Coke Streets be closed. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McCaughan and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare necessary documents pertaining -to same. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned ATTEST: C y etre ary. Members present: Gloin; City Attorney Johns. R --ooi..- SPECIAL MEE TI M March 2, 1935;` 11A. M. Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, Sharp and Mc - The Mayor presented proposed list of a le ct ion judges and polling places for the City Election to be held April 2, 1935. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by Matson and carried' said list was approved and the following Proclamation ordered posted and published, as requir- ed by law: " Corpus Christi, Texas Mar ch 21, 19 35 PRO CLAUT I O N By virtue of authority vested in me under the general election law of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of Corpus Christi, granted by the Legi slat ire of the said State in 1909, I, William Shaffer,. Mayor of said City of Corpus' Christi, hereby give notice to all whom it may concern that a General Elec- tion will be held in and for said City of Corpus Christi, Texas, on April 2, 1935t it being the first Tuesday, in said month ,for an election at large ct a Mayor and four Commissioners for said City of Corpus Christi, who shall hold their offices fcr two (2) years, or u.itil their successcrs are elected and qualified. Said a lecti on shall be held in the ten (10) voting precincts of said City.as defined by an Ordinate of said City of Corpus Chr is t 1, and at the follovd ng places, t o -w it : At Nue ces County' Court House, in Precinct No. 1, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. I shall, voter At City Hall Building, in Precinct No. 2, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 2 shall vote. At H. H. Edwards Building, 204 hesquite 7treet, in Precinct. No. 3, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 3 shall vote. At W. D. A. Building, 610 Waco Street, in Precinct w No. 4 , at which a 11 qua li fi e d electors ©f Precinct No. 4 shall vote. At Charity League Hall Building, 804 Antelope Street, in Precinct No. 5, at which all .qualified electors of Precinct No. 5 shall vote, At Shely's Garage, 10221 Third Street, in Precinct No 6, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 6 shall vote. At Fire Station No. 3, corner of Morgan and 11th Streets, in Precinct No. 7, at which place all qualified electors of Precinct No. 7 shall vote. At Community House Building, 318 Sixteenth Street, in Pre ci nct No. 8, at which all qualified electors of Pre cin ct No. 8 shall sot 6. At Fire Station No. 2, corner of Leopard and Co1ce Streets, in Precinct No. 9, at which all qualified electors of Precinct No. 9 shall vote. At W. K. Sheppard Building, 1902 Leopard Street, in Pre- cinct No. 10, at whi ch a 11 qu alif ied a le ct or s of Pre tinct No. 10 shall vote. By authority of the General Election Law of the Charter of the City of Corpus Christi, I hereby appoint as officers of election the following named persons in and for the respective precinctg, to- wit: o- wit: PRECINCT N0. 1- Sam Anderson, Presiding Judge, S. J. Ross , Assistant Judge, Mrs. J, L. McElroy, Assistent 'Judge, Jim Cody, Assis- tent Judge. PRECINCT No. 2- D. C. Wolcott, Presiding Judge, Corrie FitzSimmons,-Assistant Judge; W. J. Biggio, Assistant Judge, Mesog 'Donigen., Assistant Judge. PRECINCT N0, 3- L. H. Baskin, Presiding Judge; Elise Macmanus, Assistant Judge, Harry Edwards, Assistant Judge; J. Hub Wright, Assistant Judge. ` PRECINCT NO. 4- Frank Onzon, Presiding Judge; A. C. Wolfe, Assistant Judge; J. F. Blossman, Assistant Judge; Yary Ethel Hickey, Assistant Judge, PRECINCT NO. - 5- Gabriel Botello, Presiding Judge; Ed Bagnall, Assistant; H. D. C. Gussett, Assistant Judge; Mrs, D. S. Purl, Assistant Judge. PRECINCT NO. 6- Ike Singer, Presiding Judge; C. E. Bertch, Assistant Judge; Mrs. S. G. Borden, Ass 1 scan t' Judge ; M. V. Morrow, Assistant Judge. PRECINCT NO. 7 - R. M. Boerum, Presiding Judge, Jim R. Steele, Assistant Judge; W. Ito. Moore , Assistai t Judge; Nora Gollihar, Assistant Judge, PRECINCT NO. 8- Frank Blunt zer, Presiding Judge; G. H. Isenberg, Assistant Judge; L. 11. Hulbirt, Assistant; D. S. Elliott, Assistant Judge, PRECINCT NO. 9- J. W. Womack, Presiding Judge; W. H. FitzSimmons, Assistant Judge; Roy V. Olsen, Assistant Judge; John D. Gribbin, Assistant Judge. PRECIECT NO. 10- Tom Whe]an, Presiding Judge, Mrs. R. R. Half.; Assistant Judge; Gus Cargile, Assistant Judge; T. H. Sanders, Assistant Judge. The several presiding judges shall appoint four qualified persons to act as clerks of election for their respective Precincts. Said officers, managers and clerks of- election shall take the oath, perform the. duties, hold and conduct said election and make return thereof in the manner and form and within the time required by the General Law, A copy of this notice shall be pub 1 is he d in the "Corpus Christi Caller ", a newspaper published in Corpus Christi , Texas, for twenty (20) days prior to the date of said election. A certi- fied copy thereof shall be posted by the City Marshal at each of said voting places for thirty (30) days prior to April 2, 1935: the said rlarshal shall also serve each of the officers of election above named with a like certified copy of this notice; and the returns of publication, posting and service aforesaid shall be made as required by law. ATTEST: (Signed) G. E. Meisenheimer, City Secretary. (SIGNED) William Shaffer, Mayor of the City of' Corpus Christi, Texas, 27. 28 Corpus. Christi, Texas ' March 19 35. ' Receipt of certified copy of the attached a lection procla- mation, dated 11'arch 29 1935, is hereby acknowledged; PRECINCT NO. 1 Sam Anderson S.J. Ross Mrs. J. L. McElroy ' Jim Cody ' PRE CI MT NO. 2 D. C. Wolcott Corrie FitzSimmons W. J. Biggio Ilesog Donigan PRE CI NOT 170. 3 L. H. Baskin Elise Lla ema nus harry Edwards ,J, Sub Wright . PRECINCT NO. 4 Frank Onzon A. C. Wolfe J. F, Blossman Mary Ethel Hickey ' PRECINCT NO. 5 ' Gabriel Botelld Ed Bagnall H. D. C. Gus se tt ` Mrs , D. S. Purl PRECINCT PTO. 6 Ike Singer C. E. Bertch Lire. S. G. Borden M. V. Morrow . PRECINCT NO. 7 R, M. Boerum Jim R. Steele W. M, Moore Nora: Gollihar PRECINCT NO. 8 Frank Bluntzet G. H. Isenberg Z, M. Hulbir t • D. S. Elliott 2j PRE CIN CT NO* - 9 . J. W. Woma ck W. H, Vit zSimmons Roy V, Olsen John G. Gribbin PRECINCT NO. 10 Tom +Whe la n Mrs. R. R. Hall Gus Car gi le T. H. Sanders --oo-- REGULAR MEETING March 5, 1935- 4 P. Me Members present; Mayor Pro Tem A. C. McCaughan; Commissioners Watson, McGloin and Sharp; City Attorney Johns; Acting City Engineer Cottinghan. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, C. E. Pratt was given N police commission, conditioned upon his filing with City • Secretary a �1, 000 bond. Secretary read a letter from City Attorney C. D. Johns, recommending reduction in tag valuation of the Duckworth Misses Dress Shop from 639200 to X1,770, Upon motion . of McGloin, seconded- by Matson and carried, reduction was allowed. Upon motion of Watson, seconded by Sharp and carried, Saxet Gas Company's bill in the amount of 08,552.02 was allowed and ordered paid, less deduction from McCampbell lease . The following reports were read and ordered filed: Fire Marshal's ,Report for month of Feb. 1935 Police Department's Annual Report, for year ending Feb. 289 1935. Po lice Department's monthlq Report for Feb. 1935. Airport Report for Feb. 1935. Fire Department's Report for Feb. 1935. -Secretary read a letter from H. G. Sherman asking that sewer line be run to Lot Block 3, Sunset Place Addition. No action taken. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, Wakefield & Roscoe were instructed to construct walks at Comfort Station in Artesian Park. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting ad journe ATTEST: ity Secretary, 00— REGULAR -oo-- REGULAR IZE711IG March 12, 1935- 4 P, M. or r4c Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, McGloin, Sharp and Watson; City Attorney Johns; Chief of Police Peace and Acting City Engineer Cottingham. Mrs, Degarmo appeared before the Council and asked that certain improvements be made at the Gold Star Court.- Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, a vote of thanks was extended to Mrs. Degarmo and Commissioner Sharp was authorized to comply with her r e que s t. Dr. John Ash RTC ad in the"Texas Grower and Valley Farmer". Upon motion of Watson, seconded by McGloin and carried, the City took arl/8 page ad at a price of 040.OG. Upon motion ct Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, City reimbursed the Friend ly Neighbors Soc ie tyl-An the amount of 019.60 for supplies on Shuffle Board at North Beach. Mr. H. G. Shennen appeared before the Council and asked that sewer be extended to of 3, Block 3, Sunset Place Addition. Commissioner McGloin moved that his request be allowed. Motion was without a pe oo n d. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by McCaughan and carried, the minimum water rate to as reduced from $1.50 to , $1.00, and all rates, both4domestiic and industrial consumers of water and gas, were reduced 25%. Secretary read the following report: "Corpus Christi, Texas March 11, 1935. TO TEE COUNCIL AND CITIZENS OF CORPLB CHRISTI: The fiscal year that terminated on February 28th showed a continued improvement in the financial condition of the City. The curtent operating fund had a balance on hand of 048,702.78. This compares with a deficit of X35,111.34 on April 30, 1933, the month that the present administration took off ice, while on April 30, 1931, the first month of the previous adminis- tration, there was a deficit in the same account ofw61,737.53. The total balance on hand on Fetruary 28, 19 35 , in the six active current funds, including the current accounts of the Water and Gas Department but excluding all amounts set aside for interest, sinking fund and construction accounts, was $2280824.06. The sare accounts 'on April 30, 19339 showed a net balance of $259172.229 while on April 30, 1931, these accoudts showed a de- ficit of $119,404.30. During the present administration the City has operated on a cash basis, incurring no indebtedness and paying all current bills and payrolls promptly without the issuance of scrip. The same tax valuations were maintained in 1934 as in 1933 in nearly all instances, and with the same 'tax rate of X2.00. Taxes . the paxt two years have been practically 25% less than in 1931 and 1932, and about one-third less than in previous years. During those previous years, when taxes were much higher than now, current accounts were .in the. "red" most of the time. Recently they have all been on the right side of the ledger. Taxes in Corpus Chr ix ti today are less per capita than in other cities of Texas that .are rated among thoee that are fairly well governed.. Only by efficiency and economy of administration can fur- ther tax reductions be effected, the City's credit be maintained,' proper service be rendered to the public by the various depart- ments, necessary repairs and maintenance be provided for and much needed improvements be made. The Weter and Gas Departments, which were operated in a very inefficient and unsatisfactory manner during the f irs t eight months of the present administration, have since I.been. conducted in a much more efficient and business -like way. Our water rates are high and of necessity must remain higher than in many places where a plentiful supply of good voter is close at hand. The minimum water rate was formerly $2.50 per month. A reduction of 50 cents per month was made shcr tly before the present administration took office. There was another 50 cents per month reduction made shcrtly thereafter. I now recommend that there be another reduction cf 50 cents per month in the minimum rate, the same amount of water con- sumption as at present to be allowed under the minimum rate, this making the minimum rate $1.00 per month instead of w2.50,, as it was up to about two years ago. I also r e commend that a new schedule be adopted providing reduced rates for larger water consumption. This will be an' inducement to home owners and others to use water more freely on lawns , gardens, shrubbery, etc. Gas. -:rates in Corpus Christi are now lower than in most cities. The Gas Department is making a good profit and helping to defray expenses that would otherwise have to be met by taxation. However, I believe there should be sane reduction in gas rates and recommend that a revised schedule of gas rates be worked out that will provide for reduced rates to both domestic and commercial con- sumer s . I 31 In recommending a reduction in both water and gas mates. I have the approval of the Water and Gas Com i s s ione r, Dr, Watson. It must be borne in mind, ,however, that too drastic re- ductions will result in crippling the service and in preventing necessary re placements, repairs and extensions. This would be to court disaster. And only through an economical and efficient hand- ling of the department can any substantial reduction in rates be made and long maintained. Collections on current taxes up to February 28, 1935, amounted to .173,350.60, or about 44% of the total amount assessed. It is anticipated that a considerable mount will be collected dur- ing the next few days, the Council having authorized remission of penalty and interest up to March 15th. I redommend that tax payers again be pezmitted to rake payments on the installment plan, without adding full penalty. Efforts are being continued toward the refunding of our tax supported bonds on a basis that should be acceptable to the bondholders and of great advantage to the City. It is hoped that this refunding will soon will be consummated, as it will materially reduce the amount required to keep our bojuds in good standing during the next few years. However, there is much yet to be done in order to successfully consummate this refunding program, Carneiro, Chumney & Company have again been employed to make the annual audit of all city books and accounts. Their full report will be submitted upon completion and will show tjie status of City finances in detail. This, as well as previous audits, will be available for inspection by interested citizens. In f act, all of the City ' s records are open for inspection by our citizens and tax payers. It is their City and they are entitled to know how its affairs are being conducted. The present brief report is made in plain, simple language so that the public, as well as members of the Council, may know in a general way the present state of City finances. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) A, C. McCaughan ACM:AE Finance Commiss ioner and Controller." Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by Watson and carried, Brown &;Root were released under their maintenance bond covering the following streets: MORGAN AVE. from the best curb line of Ocean Drive West to the Rest line of the Isaac Fecheimer Tract. FOURTH STREET, , from the South curb line of Morgan Avenue to the North curb line of Elizabeth Street, MESQUITE STREET, as extended, from the North curb line of Carroll Street to the West curh line of dater Street near the Bascule Bridge. CHAPARRAL STREET, from the North curb line of Carroll Street to the South Curb line of Mesquite Street, as extended. Secretary read a letter from City Attorney Johns, enclosing statement of Moursund Moursund & Bergstrom in the amount of x;250.00, Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Watson and carried, the amount was allowed. All minutes were read and approved to date. TTES There being no further business the meeting adj cretary. SPECIAL MEETING March 13, 1935: 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commis s ioner s McGloin and Sharp; City Attorney ohn s, .. _ _. ~. ..... . • y Secretary read the following Ordinance: "Aw "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION AND USE OF AUTOMOBILES ENGAGED IN THE BUSII\TESS OF CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE, VIITH- IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIMI S TI, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING, INSURING AND BONDING OF SAME, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREVdTH, AND DECIARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Shaffer. McCaughan McGloin Sharp Watson Aye Absent Aye Aye Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Shaffer Aye McCaughan Absent McGloin Aye Sharp Aye Watson Absent" There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Attest:: tit ecretary. REGULAR MEETING Mar ch 19 , 19 35 : 4 P. M. Mayor Members Present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners Watson, McGloin and Sharp ; City Attor- nay Johns; Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace, Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, an ad was taken in the special edition of the Caller -Times at a price of V425.00. McCaughan present. Joe Hatchett, attarney for John Richardson, at al, appeared before the Council in re- gard to accident at the corner of Staples and Agnas Streets, and asking for damages in the suml of $200.00 account of being hit by traffic light. Matter referred to City Attorney. Secretary read the following -Ordinance: "AN ORDINANCE RELFASINGG THE PENALTY AND INTEREST ON ALL TAXES DUE AND PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF. CORPUS CI -RIS TI UPON CERTAIN CONDIT IONS ; SUSPEI'D& I NG ALL LAMS AND PARTS OF LAYS IN CONFLICT HERE171 TE , PR OVI DI NG THAT THI S ORDINANCE SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE ON, DURING AND AFTER THE SIXTEEN- TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1935: AIM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Sharp Aye Wats aa Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Sharp Aye Watson Aye" The Secretary read the following Ordinance: "An ORDINANCE PROEIBI TING PERSONS FROM TRESPASSING UPON, MOLESTING THE PROPERTY CF. AND DESECRATING THE GOLD STAR TREE COURT OF HONOR AND ALL APPURTENANCES AND PROPERTY BELONGING THERETO OR USED IN C OUNE CTI ON THE REVit TH : PROVIDING PENAL TIES ; AND DE CIA RI NG AN MI ER- GENCY. I The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Shaffer Me Caugh an McGloin Sharp Watson Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; Shaffer Aye McCaughan Aye McGloin Aye Sharp. Aye- Watson yeVatson Aye r Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, Electrician's Bond of Martin Wright Electric Company as principal, and Standard Accident Insurance Company; as surety, in the amount of $'5,0O0.00,was approved. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Sharp and carried, City appropriated a sum not t o excee d %50.00 to ere ct a monument in the Bay View Ceme tery in hon or of I B.. , F, Neal, the f i rs t kayo r of Corpus Christi. Upon motion of McCaughan, seconded by Watson and carried, that City pay the dif- ference between 8" and 10" sewer line being constructed to new Junior High School. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting ad jour . I ayor ATTEST: y Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING March 25, 1935-- 9 A. M. Members present:' Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, McGloin add Sharp, 0. G. Garrett, Tracy Cowell; B. G. Moffett; W. Davis; R. A. Thompsbn; J. A. Sim- . 1 mons; Harry Edwards; Jesse Wright; Judge 'Palter Timon. Secretary presented the following applications of candidates and parties for a place on the Official Ballot of the City Election to.be held April 2, 1935; COOPERATIVE PARTY by C. C. Dew, Jr., Secretary, filed February.22, 1935: George 011ie Garrett, Candidate for Mayor DeWitt C. McGee, Candidate. for Commissioner Tracy Cowell, Candidate for Commissioner M. L. Clement, Candidate for Commissioner Carl V. Reeves, Candidate for Conmissioner THE PROGRESSIVE PARTY by Harold A. Carr, Chairman, filed February 26th, 1935: A. C. McCaughan, Candidate for Mayor Dr. C. 0, Watson, Candidate for Conmissioner Geo. Emmert Candidate for Commissioner T. E. Edwards, Candidate for Commissioner B. G. Moffett, Candidate for Commissioner DOCTOR GILES PARTY by Thosl B. Southgate, Chairman, filed February 2Z, 1935: Dr. H. R. Giles, Candidate for Mayor Geo. E. Gibbons, Candidate for Commissioner R. A, Thompson, Candidate for Commissioner R. B. McGloin, Cand id ate for Commis s io ne r Joe Simon, Candidate for Commis s ions r INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES: Jesse Wright, Candidate far Commissioner, filed 11ch.21, 1935 Applications of C. W. Davis, dandidate for Mayor, and W. W. Sharp, candidate for Commissioner, were withdrawn. All of said application were thereupon examined and on motion of Sharp, second- ed by Watson and carried, same were approved and the folUming form of Ballot adopted: 83 34 There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTE T: iiayor ®/ /City Secretary. --oo-_ RE GUI..AR It9EE TI r1G March 26, 1935: 4 P, 11. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, McGloin and Sharp; City Attorney Johns; Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. . /. Upon motion of 11cGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, street lights were ordered installed on Palme ro Street. Upon motion sof 11cCaughan, seconded by Watson and carried, Neon lights were ordered installed in the Gold Star Court at a cost of 636.00 per year. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, Estimate No. 2, Wakefield and Roscoe, im the amount of 62500.05, was approved and ordered paid. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. l,ayo r ATTEST: ecretiary. SPECIAL 1=TI1TG 11arch 30, 1935- 2:30 P. M. Rlembers present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson,, McGloin and Sharp,, Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by O F F I C I A L B A L L O T in the amount' of 61032.00, THE PR OGRESSI VE DR. GILE.S PARTY 'CO-OPERATIVE INDMNDENT PARTY PARTY FOR MAYOR: : FOR ITAYOR: FOR MAYOR: FOR MAYOR: A. C. McCaughan Dr. H. R. Giles G. 0. (011ie) Garrett:, FOR C01,21ISSIONLRS: : FOR- 001,11ISSIOTERS: FOR C0111ISSIOIERS: FOR CO1.12SSIONERS C. 0. Watson Geo. E. Gibbons DeWitt C. McGee : Jesse Wright Geo. Emmert : R. A. Thompson M. L. Clement T. E. Edwards : Roger McGloin Tracy Cowell B. G. Moffett , oe :limon Carl V. Reeves : There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTE T: iiayor ®/ /City Secretary. --oo-_ RE GUI..AR It9EE TI r1G March 26, 1935: 4 P, 11. Members present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson, McGloin and Sharp; City Attorney Johns; Acting City Engineer Cottingham and Chief of Police Mace. . /. Upon motion of 11cGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, street lights were ordered installed on Palme ro Street. Upon motion sof 11cCaughan, seconded by Watson and carried, Neon lights were ordered installed in the Gold Star Court at a cost of 636.00 per year. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, Estimate No. 2, Wakefield and Roscoe, im the amount of 62500.05, was approved and ordered paid. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. l,ayo r ATTEST: ecretiary. SPECIAL 1=TI1TG 11arch 30, 1935- 2:30 P. M. Rlembers present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McCaughan, Watson,, McGloin and Sharp,, Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McCaughan and carried, the final estimate of Wakefield & Roscoe on Comf crt Station contract in the amount' of 61032.00, was approved and ordered paid. There being no, further business the meeting adjourned. May o r A City Seeretary. 6 aj RE GULAR MEETING Apri 1 9 , 193 5-- 4 P. M. s Members present: Mayor Shaffer,.: Commissi orsr s Sharp and McGloin, City Attor- ney C: D. Johns, N. D. Huie, Jr,, Assistant Chief of Police. Secretary presented resignations of Mrs. Annie C. Shaw, Rate Clerk in the Water & Gas Department and Worth Cottingham, Acting City Engineer. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, the resignations were accepted. ' Secretary presented the resignation of Dr. H. A. White. Dr. White.was asked to withdraw his resignation and wISI caitinue to serve as City Health Officer until further noti ce. Secretary read the following reports fcr the month of March, which were ap- proved and ordered filed: Police Department Fire Department Upon Fire Marshal Sharp mad carried, Thad Davis Upon motion of ;McGloin, se conded by Sharp and carried, expenses of. W. C. Maus and Mayor Shaffer,,,gasoline and oil f9r trip to Firemen's Convention at IlirBral dells, in the amount of v654.25, was approved and ordered paid, Dr. H. R. Giles 136 99 ��.. 177 Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Sharp and carried, Dr. North wee ar•dcred reimbursed in the sum of 9"29.50, account water tap at his residence on Ocean Drive. Upon motion cC Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried that Fred Toweend be paid the sum of 45150.00 to cover cost of cutting off and paving corner oil Tancahua and Han- cock. C`'`am 176 156 76 Upon motion cf LeGloin, seconded by Sharp mad carried, Thad Davis was allowed $36.00 compensation as Pound Master from Larch 1st to March 15th, said amount to be applied on his water and gas bill. Secretary present ed sealed returne of , the Judges in the election: held on Almil 2nd, 1935, By motion duly carried, the same were ordered opened, inspected and can- vassed, which were as follows: OFFICIAL CANVASS OF RETURES OF EL ECTI ON HELD APRIL 2, 1935 CANDI DA TES : PRECINCT NimBER S : 1 2 7 3- 4 5' 6_ 7 8 9 10.: TOTAL TOTAL VOTE CAST 431 257 397 373 599 1346 722 567 660 1127 6.7 FOR MAYO^ : A. C. McCaughan 190 127 227 163 134 825 288 132 173 398 265 Dr. H. R. Giles 136 99 101 177 416 316 270 349 424 626 291 G. 0. (011ie Garrett 9.2 30 60 21 34 176 156 76 47 83 77 FOR C01,11ISSIONERS: C. 0. Watson 181 129 209 125 127 774 276 122 167 383 249a Geo. Emmert'. 169 111 209 111 111 727 276 126 164 373 237 T. E. Edwards 181 122 209 123 111 781 284 126 164 385 248 t B. G. Moffett 185 132 207 129 153 692 247 127 174 •381 242 � Geo. E. Gibbons __.._......_.__l33 93 99 137 376 338 252 318 395 590 273 y R. A. Thompson ••-� -p -130 - 109 110 153 383 351 238 321 400 597 279 Roger PdeGloin ..129 _ 94• 91 139 384 286 238 314 396 511 266 .1 Joe SimorZ --- - --11 - 92 91 131 368 _ _ 270 228 315 - - 389 ____5 6 --2,565 DeWitt C. McGee 76 36 59 19 35 171 135 6740 78 71 M. L. Clement 75 32 52 20 36 139 129 69 46 75 67 Tracy Cowell 66 29 54 16 44 167 129 70 41 71 687 Carl V. Reeves 68 27 49 14 37 135 131 64 38 73 63 Jdsse Wright 27 15 25 14 10 130 54 9 13 33 33 W , W. Sharp F 1 1 It appearing to the Council on the face of the returns as shown above that. Dr. H. R. Giles received the plurality of the votes cast at said election for Mayor, and that R. A. Thompsm, Geo. E. Gibbons, R. B. McGloin. and Joe Simon received the plurality of the votes cast for Commis ioners, it Vas, therefore, moved by Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carr i that the --aid Dr. Giles be declared ele cted Mayor, aid that the sai d R. A. ThozVscn, Geo. E. Gibbons, R. B. McGloin and Joe Simon be e=lectad Cormissioners of the City of Corpus Christi to serve far the ensuing two years,, and that certificates of election be issued to them in ac- cordance herewi th. Secretary read the following communi cati ors "Corpus- Christi., Texas April 4, 1935. Hon. Mayor And City Council City of Corpus Christi, Texas Gentleme n: Confirming our previous conversations. As you are aware, we have gone to considerable expense in the furthe ranc a of the tax collecting program for the City of Corpus Christi, but due to the fact that Legislation was passed, both by the State Legislature and the City Council, extending the period f or the paymeT)t of taxes , this progr am h as bee n delayed and our work and expense has gone for naught. Also a number of cases were placed back in the files to be held in abeyance in the hopes that Federal Legislation would make the Home Owners Loan Corporation again active, and thereby assist in the w o:gram. We of course could not complete in anything like: a satisf acto ry manner, either to ourrselves or to the City, the work f or which we were engaged, under these conditions, but we do have a number of cases on hand and are working with several loan companies with a view of getting a substantial amount of these taxes collected. We feel that to allow this work to drop in its. present stage would be tonthe detriment of the City and also would not react to the benefit of the taxpayers themselves. Under these conditions, for the benefit of the City as well es- in sin justice to ourselves, we suggest that our contract, entered into the first day of Decenber, 1933, for the collection of delinquent taxes, be considered as extended until September 1, 19356 At that time our work to be reviewed by competent Certified Public Accountant appointed by the City and the expense of such review to be divided equally between the City and the undersigned. If this propbs&l meets with your approval, the recording of this letter and its acceptance, in your Minutes will constitute the extension of the above referred to contract. Very truly yours FRI K L. VJI LCOX By (Signed) J. K. CULTON Agent & Atty-in-Fact. . Accept ed: (Signed) William Shaffer R. B. McGloin C. 0. Wat son A. C. McCaughan W. W. Sharp Approved: ( Signed) C. D. Johns. Ccrpus Christi, Texas Apr 11 41, 19 35 Frank L. Wilcox Delinquent Tax Collector Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sir: Confirming previoua conversations. As a compromise settlement and in order to avoid litigation and to effect the collection of taxes, you a -re hereby auth cr ized to review the valuations and make the proper adjustments in the valuations of the fo" owing. property to bring them in line with the assessmenig: on other similar properties: Aransas Compress Co. Mary Allen S pa. rks P. Vaky 11. R. Kelly Property Vincent Bluntzer Est. Port Dompre ss Company Very truly yours, (Signed) William Shaffer R. B. McGloin C. 0. Watson A. C. McCaughan W. W. She rp Corpus Christi, Texas April 4 , 1935 Frank L. Wilcox Delinquent Tax Collector Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sir: Confirming previous conversations. Due to the fact that the Legislature made it mandatory upon the City that penalties and interest and costs be waived on the collection of taxes and due to the fact that in certain cases you have made collection of penalties and interests with the understan ding with the taxpayer or his representative, that penalties and interests would not be waived in the future by tLe City, it will be satisfactory in those cases for you to make refund of the penalties and interests collected under these conditions and take credit therefor on your report. Very truly yours (Signed) William Shaff er R. B. McGloin C. 0. Watson A. C. McCaughan W. W. She rp All minutes were read and approved to date. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, the meeting recessed to 9;30 A. M., Wednesday, April 10th, 1935. LAA Mayor Attes t: ty Secretary. RECESSED 1�'.Ei` ZING APRIL. 10, 1935: 9:30 A. Y. X37 I'lembers present: Mayor Shaffer, Commissioners McGloin and Sharp, City Attorney C. D. Johns. r Secretary read the minutes of the Regular fleeting held April 9th, and upon mo- tion of Sharp, seconded by P,lcGloin and carried, the same were approved. The Mayor announced that the Council would receive bonds of the several officials elected at the election held April 2nd. bonds in the sum of ;2,500 each were thereupon. sub- mitted by Dr. H. R. Giles, Mayor -elect , and R. A. Thompson, Roger McGloin, Joe Simon and Geo. Gibbons, Commissioners -elect. Upon motion of Sharp, seconded by McGloin and carried, the ds and N The Mayor asked Mr. Roy Clift, County Clerk, to administer the prescribed oath of office, and thereupon the newly elected officials took their seats as members of the City Coun oil of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. The Mayor called the meeting to order for the pur- pose of transacting business. Reverend Perkins addressed the newly elected Council and sugges ed that they be led in prayer by Mrs. Perkins. Joe Simon, newly elected Commissioner, addres ed the Council, extending a vote of thanks to the retiring City Council for the services rendered by them to the City of Corpus Christi,: and for their expressions of cooperation and well -wishes. Mayor Giles expressed his appreciation for the visitors present and pledged him- self and the newly elected City Council to carry out the platform on which the party was elect ed, requesting the cooperation of all the people of Corpus Christi in working for the good of the City. Upon motion of Thompson, seconded by Gibbons and carried, metting recessed until 3 P. M. i PVayo r ATTEST: �P"ity Secretary. Z::iaa P..ETII G April 10 , 10, 35 - 3 P. M. 'Llembers present: I'layor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, MIcGloin and Simon; Jity Attorney Johns. Upon motion of Thompson, seconded by P,�cGloin and carried, the following assign �ments of administrati ve � departments were announced motion carrying unanimously: P Geo. E. Gibbons Superintendent of Receipts, Disbursements and Ac counts and Controller. R. A. Thompson Superintendent of Parks and Public Property, and A.Iayo r Pro Tem. Roger McGloin Superintendent of Police and Public Safety. Joe Simon Superintendent of streets and Public Im- provements. Upon motion of Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, G. E. Meisenheimer was re -appointed as City Secretary, Tax Assessor & Collector, at his present salary, bond to be furnished in the sum of M,,000.00, Upon motion of Thompson, seconded by Jimon and carried, ''uperintendent of Receipts, Disbursements and Accounts was instructed to advertise for bids for City Depository. Upon motion of Giles, seconded by Gibbons and carried, C. D. Johns was re- appointed City Attorney at the same salary he is now receiving. Upon motion of Giles, seconded by Thompson and carried, Judge Sutherle.nd was appointed as Special Counsel to represent the City of Corpus Christi. r Upon motion of l2cGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the services of R. L. Smith were discontinued as of this date. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, N. D. Huie, Jr. was appointed Acting Chief of Police. Upon motion of Giles, seconded by Thompson and carried, meeting recessed until 9 A. M., April 11th. � Mayor. ATTES i y RECESSED hi ETING April 11, 1935 - 9 A.- M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, Simon and McGloin i;. Acting City Attorney Snyder. Upon motion of Giles, seconded by Thompson and carried, Calvin Cock was appointed City Engineer at a salary of 4250.00 per month, and a car allowance not to exceed x%50.00 per month. Upon motion of Giles., seconded by Thompton and harried, Robert Walker was appointed as an Assistant 'in the "City Engineer.ts offide: Upon motion of Giles, seconded by Gibbons and carried, W. 17. Sharp was appointed Cor- poration Tudge at a salary of 4100.00 per month, replacing position formerly held by Judge Pritchett. Upon motion of Simon, seconded by Thompson and carried, the salary of Lon Erwin, de- ceased, was paid to his widow for the month of April. Upon motion of Gibbons, seconded by Thompson and carried, the meeting recessed until April 11th, at 3 P. Mo yj Myo r � ATTEST: City Secretary. RECESSED LM.10ING April lith, 1935 -- 3 P. M. iviembers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners McGloin, Simon, Thompson and Gibbons. r Upon motion of I-IcGloin, seconded by Simon and carrJoed, Lee Petzel was employed as Chief of Police at a salary of $200.00 per month. Upon motion of McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, Rufe Oliver was employed as City Detective, at a salary of y125.00 per month and car allowance of .25.00 per month. Upon motion of IJ'cGloin, seconded by Thompson and carried. N. D. Huie, Tr. was ap- pointed as Assistant Chief of Police at the same salary as he is now receiving. Upon motion of Thompson, seconded by McGloin and carried, that City Council offer the Rangers the assistance and cooperation of the entire police force in their investigation. Upon motion of Thompson, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Ghief of Police was author- ized to purchase a Plymouth sedan from Harry Archer at a price of 4650.00, net. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. N Ilayo r ATTEST: 'ty Secretary. r REGUZAR 1LTiNG 1 4 April °, 1935--4 P. Y .A Members present: I.►'.a or Giles, Commisioners 'Thompson, Cpbbons, rf?eGloin, �a ` ,r F e C. D. Johns, City Attorney, C&lvin Cock, City tngineer, I,. D. Huie, Assistant Chief of Police. a council in rEE-ards to leasing the air 11r•. F.-. Armstrong appct.red before the. council _port. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Gibbons, r% carried Ieferred to the follow- ing committee: Glover Johns, Wilbur Cain, duck Bonner, GeorEc Gibbons. Simon pre- ME sent. _ Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson and curried, preposition of leasing the airport by George E. Shaer and Jimmie L6,man referred to the same a)mmittee. Dr. White, City Health Officer, appeared before the cauncil with several recxmmendations which wrere . taken under advisement. The following bonds were approved and ctdered filed: Murdock Bro-hn X1000.00 John Marselis 1000.00 Joseph H. Busker 4:1000.00 J. 0. Tigert 01000/00 Jahn W. Shaffer 41000.00 N. D. Huie, Jr. 41000.00 Hobert Walker w1000.00 Calvin E. Cock :;1000.00 W. W. Sharp $1000.00 a� Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Gibbons and carried Obert Walker was placec at 150.00 per month. Upon motion b McGloin seconded b Tk son end carried � P � y , Y P , City Engineer was authorized to issue to the Veterans to Foreign Pars a permit to erec a bicycle track free of charge. The MayoraPPointgdCommissioners Simon and,Thompson as committee to work with City Attorney, C. �D. Johns clef aix.cul.ate., petition tai th re- gards to annexing North Beach. a Secretary read the following Ordinances: " AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING ALL OF THAT PORTION OF DEMPSEY STREET, A PUBLIC STREET IN STE1,`1ART-NEVu'1VAN ADDI-t TION NO. 2 TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEX.,S, (MAP OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN VOLU LE 3 .AGE 9, IVIP IECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS) LYIT;G BETVrEhl; THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID ADDITION AND A POINT, THE NOETHEAST CORNER OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK SIXTEEN (16) OF CEAVEN HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A IAP OF tHICH ADDITION IS LECORDED IN VOLUME "A" PAGE & OF THE MAP RECORDS OF' NUEC- ES COUNTY, TEXAS: AND CLOSING ALL OF THAT PORTION OF JOHN STREET LYING tITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF TIM STEIIART-NEVAI-lN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, MJ.S: AND CICSING ALL THAT PORTION OF COKE AVENUE WHICH LIES BET`iiErN THE NORTHERLY BCUM-_RY OF DE,MPrEY STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUND...RY OF SU .MERS STRE T: SUCH STELLTS BE+ING SHOWN ON A I�LP OF RECORD IN VOLUk,E 3, PAGE 9 OF THE IL"_AP RECORDS OF NUECES CUUNTY, TEXAS, TO V,HICH REFLEENCE IS HEF.E XLDE IN AID OF DESCEIPTION: AND DECLARING rN EPviZRGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye McGloin Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye Simon Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the folloyi ng vote: Giles Aye McGloin Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye Simon Aye "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND AD.&MONING ALL OF PRI2VILOSE BOULE- V!.RD, A PUBZIC STREET IN PRIMLOSE EEIGETS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEI-LIS AND CLOSING._ ALL THLT PORI TION OF Vr ILLII S AVENUE LYING WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF PRIM- RCSL HEIGHTS ADDITION, EXCEPT THAT PORTION LYING AND ABUT- TING ON LOTS 1-7 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 31 PRIM'ECSE HEIGHTS ADj DITION: SUCH STREITS BEING SHOV�N ON A 1,�P OF RECORD IN VOLL1 1 4, PAGE 41 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF NUE CES 00UNTY, TEXAS, TO 1',=CH REF FENCE IS HERE LMDE IN AID OF DES- CRIPTION; AND DECLINC AN F24EFGLrICY. LE The charter rule was ,suspended b y the folloveing Grote: County: City Of Corpus Christi Book:Minutes Volume L. Page Number/s: 41-42 These pages were missing at the time of scanning, therefore was not scanned. KOFILE SOLUTIONS, INC. "AN ORDIN.ZCE REPEtiLING AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND AP- PROVED THE 22nd DAY OF AUGUST, 19309 RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 ON PAGE 247, OF THE MINUTES OF THE METING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS EHRISTI, TEXAS, AND ENTITLED" " AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND THE Olv%NERS THERE- OF IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ABUTTING UPON CRAIG AVENUE FROM THE EAST LINE OF THIRD STEEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SECOND STREET: AND, CRAIG AVE- NUE FROM THE E.LST LINT; OF SECOND STREET TO THE WEST LINE OF OCEAN D-.IVE: AND, ELIZABETH STREET, FROM THE EAST LINE OF SECOND STREET TO THE WEST LINE OF OCE94 DhIVE: -AND, BOOTY AVENUE, FROM THE EAST 1,1VE OF FOURTH STREET TO THE WEST LINE OF THIRD STREET, FOR PART OF THL COST OF Ih.PROVING SAID STREETS AND PARTS OF STREETS: FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ShID PROPERTY AND THS:: OlNiRS THEREOF: PROVIDING FOR THE CCLLECTIOPI TFLRLOF: iiND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." AND DECLARING AN EI IEEGZTI CY. The charter rule was suspended by the folloning Tote: Giles Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye Gibbons Aye The Ordinance Ras finally passed by the follctvinE, Tote: Giles Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye . Simon Aye Gibbons Aye Upon mot Jon by Gibbons, seconded by Simon , and carried, ..write ordinance changing City Attorney be instructed t%c', :. „c the regular meeting date of the City Coun- oil from 4 o'clock Tuesday to 6 o'clock on Tuesday. 43 Giles Aye McGloin Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye Simon Aye The aboTe Ordinance was passed by the following rote: Giles Aye McGloia Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye Simon Aye "AN ORDIN.ZCE REPEtiLING AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND AP- PROVED THE 22nd DAY OF AUGUST, 19309 RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 ON PAGE 247, OF THE MINUTES OF THE METING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS EHRISTI, TEXAS, AND ENTITLED" " AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND THE Olv%NERS THERE- OF IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ABUTTING UPON CRAIG AVENUE FROM THE EAST LINE OF THIRD STEEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SECOND STREET: AND, CRAIG AVE- NUE FROM THE E.LST LINT; OF SECOND STREET TO THE WEST LINE OF OCEAN D-.IVE: AND, ELIZABETH STREET, FROM THE EAST LINE OF SECOND STREET TO THE WEST LINE OF OCE94 DhIVE: -AND, BOOTY AVENUE, FROM THE EAST 1,1VE OF FOURTH STREET TO THE WEST LINE OF THIRD STREET, FOR PART OF THL COST OF Ih.PROVING SAID STREETS AND PARTS OF STREETS: FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ShID PROPERTY AND THS:: OlNiRS THEREOF: PROVIDING FOR THE CCLLECTIOPI TFLRLOF: iiND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." AND DECLARING AN EI IEEGZTI CY. The charter rule was suspended by the folloning Tote: Giles Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye Gibbons Aye The Ordinance Ras finally passed by the follctvinE, Tote: Giles Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye . Simon Aye Gibbons Aye Upon mot Jon by Gibbons, seconded by Simon , and carried, ..write ordinance changing City Attorney be instructed t%c', :. „c the regular meeting date of the City Coun- oil from 4 o'clock Tuesday to 6 o'clock on Tuesday. All minutes rete read and approved, and there being no further business the meeting adjourned. 1 RI ,,or ' II ATTEST: _ City SecretGry - _ REGULAR MEETING April 23, 1935; 4 P. 11. f. All members present : Mayor Giles, Commissioners McGloin, Thompson, Gibbons, and Simon; City Attorney, C. D. Johns; City Engineer, Calvin Cock, Assistant Chief of Police, N. D. Huie. The Secretary presented the following bids for alum to be furnished to the City of Corpus Christi for the year 1935: General Chemical Company and the American Cyanide and Chemical Company. They were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the charter. The Secretary presented a petition signed by forty-one (41) residents of Corpus Christi, asking for the appointment of Sanford Bryant; as assistant Inspector in the Health Department. On motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin, and carried, the petition was re - Jerred to the Mayor. The Mayor appointed the following Examining Board required in Section 1 of the Plumbing Ordinance of the City of Corpus Christi: Calvin Cock, City Engineer, Dr. White, City Hediun Ofzicer, W. K. Knowles, Master Plumber, and R. J. Hamilton, Journeyman Plumber. On motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried the following bonds were ap- e proved and ordered f1led: Lee Petzel 2000.00 Lawrence Dunne S1000.00 Horace Caldwell S1000.00 Alta Lee Nolte 51MOO.00 Edmund Browning 1000.00 C. D. Johns 2000.00 11000.00 G. M. Frazier 1000.00 C. P. Cullinan OrL:motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried the matter of appointing a Health officer and other matters pertaining to the Health Department be referred to the Mayor. Secretary read the following ordinance; "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THF, REGULAR VEETING DATE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON EACH TUESDAY AT 8o0'CLOCK P.M., AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERL21ITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: _ Giles Aye _ Gibbons Aye Y,cG1oin AY_e Thompson Aye �A( Simon Aye 4 The above Ordinance was passed by the followingvote Giles Aye Gibbons Aye McGloin Aye Thompson Aye Simon Aye All minutes were read and approved, and there being no further business the meeting adjourried. ATTEST: Mayor, City of Corpus Christi City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING April 25, 1935: 4 P. 1,11. All members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Siman, McGloin, Gibbons, C. D.Johns, City Atzorngy, Calvin.Cock, City Engineer, N. D. Euie, Assistant Chief of Police. Secretary presented tabulated bid requirements for alum for City of Corpus Christi for the year of 1935. On motion by McGloin, seconded by Thompson and carried the matter to referred to a later date. Having no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor, City of Corpus Chaisti ATTEST: ,Y Secretary REGULAR+,'MEETING April 30, 1935 8:00 P. Y. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Simon, McGloin, Gibbons, City Attorney Johns, City Engineer Cock, Chief of Police Petzel'i Representatives of the Automobile Dealers Association and the Garage owners appear, ed before the council and asked that the following: J. L. Morrell, representative of the Corpus Christi Garage; C. E. Drentz, representative of the Plaza Hotel Garage, Mr. Adolph representative of the Adolph Garage be appointed a committee to work out details on wreck- er service for wrecks inside of the city limits. The matter was deferred. Cullen Briggs and Charlie Lyman appeared before the douncil and asked that they pass'a resolution endorsing the motor freight line from Corpus Christi to Port Lavaca. They were instructed to present the resolution. Secretary read the following bids for the City Depository Corpus Christi National Dank. It was ordered laid on the table for fourty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Secretary presented the followii.g bids for gasoline to be furnished the City for the next ninety days: Humble Oil & Refining Co. Gulf -Refining Co. Sinclair Refining Co. The Texas Company -Cities Service Oil Co. Pure Distributing Co. Magnolia Petroleum Co. Federal. -Petroleum Co. Bann-Hefley (til Co. 16 per gal .173/4 arranteed Top pri c e .16 rr n .16 " " -- .16 " " .17 3/4 n rr n .16 .16 .15 .15 " " 46 Secretary read the ordinance: "AN, -:ORDINANCE by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Corpus Christi who own taxable property.. in said City, and who have duly rendered the game for taxation, the proposition for the issuance of Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds, to the amount of X435,000.00, bearing interest at the rate of Four Per Centum(4%) per annum, payable aerially within any given number2 of years not to exceed 30 years from the date of such bonds, and the proceeds of such bonds shall be used for the purpose of aonstrusting improvements and extensions to the sanitary sewer system in and for said City; such bonds to be special obligationd of said City,payable as to both principal and interest from and secured by an exclusive first lien on and pledge of the revenues of the City's sanitary sewer system, and further secured by a mortgage lien on all the property of said system, acquired or to be acquired; providing that the holders;of such bonds, if authorized and issued shall never have the right to demand payment thereof out of any funds raised or to be raised by taxation; designating the places for holding such election, and naming the officers therefor; prescribing the qualifications of the voters who will be authorized to vote at such election; prescribing form;of notice of election; enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance; and declaring an emergency: Secretary read the petition signed by 185 residents of North Beach Section asking that they be annexed.to the City of Corpus Christi. Secretary read the ordinance: "AN ORDINANCE by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, ordering an election within the territory herein described for the purpose of determining whether or not such territory shall be admitted into said City; defining the territory to be admitted pursuant to such election; designating the place for holding such election in such territory, and naming the officers therefor; pres- cribing form of notice of election; enacting provisions incident and relhL ng to the subject and purpose of this ordinance; and declaring an emergency." Secretary read a letter from C. D. Johns recommending the payment of :75.00 to Pair. Arthur Starr, $10.00 to Mr. E. G. Denton, arising out of the trial of James Caddell vs. a'c'he City of Corpus Christi, Texas. Secretary presented a letter from Mr. Rae Easley asking permission to construct a Ilean-to shed in the alley in the rear of his house. Upon motion.by Thompson, seconded by �L;cbloin and carried, the request was denied. Secretary read a letter from the committee appointed in regard to the matter per- taining to the airport. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Simon and carried , the recommend tion was adopted. Upon motion by ElcGloin, seconded by Gibbons and carried the contract for the City's supply of alum was given to General Chemical Company on their bid of $1.63 per hundred pound. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. (ATTEST: y City S cretary SPECIAL MEETING May 3, 1935: 10:30 A . M. yor, City of Corpus Christi, Texas j,. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Simon, Gibbons, McGloin, City Attorney Johns, City Engineer Cock, Chief of Police Petzel. Secretary presented the tabulated bids for furnishing the City gasoline for the next ninety days. Upon motion by Thompson, secondeddby McGloin and carried the City extended the Mlann-Hefley contract for thirty days until an analysis of gasoline be determined. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried the Corpus Christi National Bank vvas selected as depository for the City for the next two years. / 47 44 � .d ::iUpon motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, Burton Dunn was reap- pointed City Treasurer for the next two years. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Simon and carried, the matter of damages arising from the gasoline explosion on Staples Street was referred to the Maygr, City Attorney and legal council for settlement. Upon motion by Thomps3n, seconded by McGloin and carried, the'sum $300.00 be paid i to Juage H. R. Sutherland as retainer in the matter of the investigation and protection against pollution in the City's water supply. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ` l: r" �1!a y o � ATTEST:" City Secretary " REGULAR 1ETING May 7, 1935: 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Gibbons, Simon, McGloin, and City AttorDey Johns, City Engineer,Cock, and Chief of Police Petzel. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the Honorable Hugh {1 -Sutherland was made honerary member of the Fire Department. t Several ladies representing the Parents.Teachers Assodiation appeared before the Council in regard to Supervised Playgrounds. No action was taken., County Judge, Bob Wolf appeared before the council regarding to laying a water lthpp to the pauper cemetery on Highway No. 9. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Gibbons and carried the matter was referred to Commissioner Thompson and City Engineer Cock. Representatives of the Railroad Company appeared before the council to ask that the overhead bridge on Ramirez Street be abolished. Council agreed to meet the representati at that location at 9 A. M. the following morning. Secretary presented the bill of Mr. W. A. Wakefield covering expenses of his trip to Austin amounting to $21.60. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin and carried the bill was -allowed. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Thompson and carried the Saxet Gas Company IIbill amounting to $7325.31 be paid. Sed-retary presented the bill of Mr. C. W. Gibson covering expenses deo Washington on matters pertaining to the Bayfront Improvement amounting to $263.55. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, the bill was allowed. Secretary read the following reports: 1. Fire Chief 2. Chief of Police 3. Fire Marshall All minutes were read and approved. There being no further business the meeting adjourned.\ Mayor ATTEST: / City Secretary N REGULAR IMETING May 14, 1935: 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Simon, McGloin, Gibbons, City Attorney Johns, City Engineer'Cock; Chief of Police Petzel. *Resolution of the City Council QZ the City of Corpus Christi, Secretary read Texas." EXPRESSING APPROVAL TO THL HONORABLE RAILROAD CCL1111ISSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE MOTOR TRANSPORTATION DIVISION THEREOF" OF THE APPLICATION OF R.J.ROBERTS OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS FOR A SPECIAL COMMODITY 11OTOR CARRIER PERMIT AND DECLARING AN EKERGENCY." The Charter Rule was suspended by the follwoing vote: Giles Ay6_, McGloin Aye Thompson Aye Gibbons Aye Simon Aye The above resolution was passed by the follwwing vote: Giles Aye t`icGloin Aye Thompson Ave Gibbons Aye Simon Aye Mr. Johnson appeared before the Council in regards to extendin g.the water and gas mains on Fifteenth Street. °Referred to Commissioner Thompson. Mr. A. C. Erwin appeared before the Council and asked that the City give him aci k claim deed to.0ak Park. The matter was referred to City Attorney Johns. .Secretary read a petition signed by a number of residents of Corpus Christi protesting on the abolishing of the overhead bridge oil Ramirez Street. No action was taken The follwwing bonds were read and approved: Kevin Dunne - - - - - - - - - 01,000.00 William A. Schmidt - - - - - - $1,000.00 All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: n, City Secretarq Y REGULAR IMTING Ylay 21, 1935: 8 P. Y. Mayor f Members Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Thompson, LoGloin, Gibbonsy and City Attorney Johns, City Engineer Cock, Chief of Police Petzel. Mir. Vaky appeared before the Council protesting the erection of a bicycle track on ;'Tater Street. Ref errred to the Chief of Police and the City Attorney.. Representatives of several taxi companies appeared before the Council to ask that the Jitney Ordinance be amended. Upon motion by 1.1cGloin, seconded by Thompson and carriedil the request was denied. The 1.1ayor appointed Commissioner Gibbons, City Attorney Johns, City Secretary r,eisenheimer to investigate insurance policies covering property damage and public lia- bility in the City of Corpus Christi. a Secretary read an opinion of the City Attorney, recommending that/reconveyance of of Oak Park to A. C. Erwin be not made. Upon motion by Simoh, seconded by McGloin, *nd carried, his recommendations were accepted. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL 11EETING May 24, 1935 : 8 P. M. I I. ty of Corpus Christi, Texas 3 Members present: Yayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Gibbons, McGloin, City Att6rney Johns.- 4 - The following representatives of the Central Power & Light Company: Mr. Gilliam, Mr. Leiswanger, Mr. Joslin, appeared before the Council and presented a proposedichange in the electric rates in the City of Corpus Christi. They submitted the proposition cif running lights to the Airport at a guaranteed charge of $50.00 per month. No action was taken. Secretary rears "A RESOLUTION FAVORING THE GRANTING OF A CO1..14.ON CARRIER PERMIT FRO1„1 CORPUS CHRISTI TO HOUSTON, ASSERTING A NECESSITY THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN M.ERG- ENCY. ” ":Thea Charter -rule was . suspended: by the following vote y Giles Aye Cibbons Aye McGloin Ave _ Thompson Absent Simon Aye ,--.,..--The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: r. Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Y.cGloin Aye Thompson Aye Simon Aye REIGULAR YEETING May 28, 1935: 8 P. 111. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Gibbons, Simon, McGloin, and City Attorney Johns, City Engineer Cock, and Chief of Police Lee Petzel. 11 Nr. A. C. Dupont appeared before the Council and requested that his son be given full time employment. His request was granted. Secretary read a _ "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPROVAL TO THE H01IORABLE RAILROAD C0121ISSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS ATD TH.� LIOTOR TRANSPORTATION DIVISION THEREOF, OF THE PROPOSED C0::1.ON CARRIER MOTOR CARRIER BE7,11EEN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND PORT LAVACA, TEXAS, AND ET.DORSING THE PETITION FORA RE- DUCTION IN Y.OTOR TRANSPORTATION RATES BET`,"EEN SAID POINTS; AND DECLARING Aly :12.1ERGEACY. " The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye McGloin Tye— Thompson ye e — Thompson Tye Gibbons Aye Simony—e The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye McGloin Aye Thompson Aye Gibbons Aye Simon Aye Secretary read a letter from Guy Henderson requesting an amendment to Ordinance 424 regulating wholesale fruit and vegetable dealers. City Attorney Johns was instructed to prepare an ordinance repealing the above numbere ordinance. Secretary read a report !by, -Judge Sutherland on suits pending in the City. Mr. J. J. Pithinson gave a preliminary report on franchises of Southwestern Bell Tele - Johns Dhone and Central Power & Light Company. City Attorney%and ly.r. Pichinson were instructed to make a complete report on same. Secretary read a petition from Rose Hill Park Cemetery requesting a larger main to be the installed to care folr-�cemetery. City Engineer was authorized to comely with the request. City Engineer Cock made an estimate on the cost of installing a pipe line on Lexington Avenue covering '549.00. Upon rn.otion by Simon, Seconded by McGloin and carried the installa- tion was authorized. Kayor referred the complaint of residents of Sixteenth Street regarding inadequate street lights to City Engineer Cock. Secretary read a petition from Agnes Street business section requesting that the City assist in paying for the services of Y.r. Conner as night watchman. Referred to Police Commissioner 11cGloin for final action. Mayor Giles presented a bill from kedical Professional Hospital totaling '482.19 covering services extended to charity patients,which was referred to City Attorney Johns to investigate the responsibility of the City. Secretary presented platts of Shoreline Place and South Shore Place Sub -divisions. a,=,d. D� Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by lu•cGloin and carried the platts were City Attorney Johns was instructed to investigate and report to the douncil the matter of cleaning up the ly:unicipal Pier with a view of converting it into a city park. City Engineer Cock recommended that the City not purchase the. -lots of h.r. Kelly locate near the incinerator. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meetir_g adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary *******4 REGULAR MEETING ;UNE 49 1935: 8 PI M. A Yayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Simon, MdGloin, Gibbons and City ;ngineer Cock and City Attorney Johns. .Sec.retary.read.a.petition..signed by electrical companies endorsing the application of H. P. Mathieu as City Electrician. Referred to Commissioner McGloin to be reported on late . Mr. West who has purchased a lot on Ayres Street requested that the City supply him with gas and water. Since the property Iis out of the city limits and on a private lin owned by Mr. Kosar, the matter was referred to the Council who will try to make the arrange- ments With::Mr. Kosar for Mr. West. Mr. Horne requested a report on statement from Medical -Professional Hospital present- ed at the last, regular meeting. City Attorney Jonns said the county was the debtor,'therefore the City was not liable. He requested that Mr. Horne's attorney consult with him. Secretary read Milk and Meat Inspector's report. Inspector Caldwell requested an increase in his car allowance from $25.00 to $50.00 per month. Upon motion by McGloin, second ed by Gibbons and carried the request was granted. The following reports were read and approved,and ordered filed: Milk and Meat Police - Fire Health 'Secretary read a wire from Herbert Maier, Regional Officer ECW, relative to lowering the lake level. Mr. Cunningham reported that in order to do this it would necessitate endan- gering the City water supply, therefore it was impossible to comply with the request. Referr to the City Engineer and Mr. Cunningham for reply. Secretary read an ordinance MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, OR FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS TO BUILD, CONSTRUCT, FASTEN, TIE, OR MAINTAIN ANY BANNERS, STREAMERS, OR OTHER MATERIALS ANYWHERE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN SUCH A MANNER THAT SAID BANNERS, STREAMERS , OR OTHER MATERIALS.SHALL BE ABOVE, OVER, AND ACROSS ANY PUBLIC STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; MAKING A VIOLATION HERE OFA MISDEMEANOR, AND MAKING EACH DAY A SEPARATE OFFENSE; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles _ Aye Gibbons AZe McGloin - Awe , Thompson Aye Simon AZe The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles _ Aye Gibbons Aye McGloin Aye , Thompson Aye Simon `Aye Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin and carried John Cunningham's car alloy ante was increased by $25.00.- Commissioner 25.00.Commissioner Simon reported on Municipal Pier and recommended that the Council inspE was the pier before acting recommendations that it be made into a park.. Thim held in cabeyarkcs until inspection can be made. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried,ordered bills presented by, f Borden's and Biel's, account loss resulting from gas explosion irf the amount of $1250.00 to and 388::,19 'reSpec tlfely%be paid. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson and carried,.the City aeceptediliability insUrance policy. Seeretary.,read a letter from Mr. C. D. Johns recommending that valuation on Sugshine 40: Laundry property be reduced from 412,000 to 47,000 on Mr. McElroy's appraisal. Upon motion the value was reduced and an by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carrfed;7 appraisal fee of $10.00 was allowed Mr. McElroy. Secretary read a letter City Attorney Johns recommending the retention of Judge Moursund as attorney in Waterworks Bond case and including statement of account due Judge Moursund Mayor Giles requested Secretary to allow the bills and requested Judge Moursund to consult with City Attorney. Secretary presented a petition signed by Tax -payers on Antelope and Culberson re- questing a culvert irk=the intersection. Street Commissioner and Water Commissioner were instructed to investigate and report to the Council. Water and Gas Commissioner Tompson requested that the Water and Gas Department be furnished with a light ptdk-up truck . Mayor Giles instructed the Purchasing Agent and Financ( Commissioner Gibbons to purchase the truck. K' All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING dune 7, 1935: 9:30 A. M. ayor, orpus Chr st , Texas Members Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, limon, McGloin, aad City Attorney C. D. Johns, City Engineer Cock, and`,Zudge Moursund, S. Z. Blythe, I. R. Vannoy, Judge E. B. Ward, Howell Ward and-aohnny Pichinson. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson and carried, Judge Moursund was allowed { the sum not exceeding $500.00 to represent the City in connection with Water bond Suit. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, City Atiorney :ohns was in- structed to prepare a resolution concerning the annexation of North Beach. Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING, INSTRUCTING AMID EMPOWERING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH THE NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1, -COVERING THE LEASE OF THE BASCULE BRIDGE; AND DECLARING;'AN MMGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson _ ae McGloin Ape Simon Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; Giles Gibbons Ay= Thomp sonA-_ ye McGloin Aye Simon °: j. Avec_... 53 1W There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor, C orpus r st , Texas ATTEST: ty Secretary REGULAR MEETING Zune ll, 1935: 8:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners. Gibbons,..Thompson, Simon, McGloin and,,,) City Engineer Cock and City Attorney Johns. Mrs. Blanche Wilson requested the approval''of`'the Council"for a compilation of a directory of `theCity's various' -departments and theft functions. Referred -,to Commissioner Gibbons. VeteransMof the Foreign Wars extended an invitation to the Council to attend the bicycle races at their new wtadium on Water Street. Attorney Johns was in to prepare -.an -ordinance declaring lots grown up in'.,.weeds public nuisances and assessing a penalty if not._cleaned.off.by the property owners. ecratarywsubmittedc�bids by San Antonio Machine & Supply.Company and Alamo Iron Works on a carload of 4 -in. and 6-1n6i'pipe. The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Secretary read the gollowing`,_bidsffor furniehingtize City with gasoline for the next ninety days& Sinclair Refining Company Humble Oil & Refining Company Gulf Oil Company Mann-Hefley Oil Company Pure Oil Company Cities Service Oil Company Texas Company Magnolia Oil Company Due to irregularities in.bids, all'bids were rejected. City Engineer Cock presented a statement of receipts from permits of the month of May, which was read and ordered filed. Secretary read a letter from JteL. Stevens in regard.to repairs needed in an alley on Lipan Street. Referred to City Engineer Cock. Secretary presented'a bill"from Fulbright Crooker & Freeman in the amount of was $44.25 which was approved by C. D. Johns and/ordered paid.by council. Secretary read a letter from Agnes Street Pharmacy in regard to parking restrictio in front of the drug store. This was referred to Chief of Police Petzel. Secretary read a letter from various warehouse people in regard to street lights on Tex Mex right-of-way, signed by warehouse men and Texa Mex railroad agents which was referred to Street Commissioner Simon. Secretary presented the Audited VoucherSfor the month of May. Secretary read a resolution "VOICING THE ATTITUDE OF THE CITY COUNCIL WITH REFERENCE TO THE ANNEXATION OF NORTH BEAC$;"AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY:" The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles _:.. Aye Gibbons ,Aye Thompson Aye Simon Aye McGloin Aye___ The above"Resolution was passed by the following vote: °Giles Aye Gibbons _„ Aye_. Thompson _Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye _ The following bond was read and approved ; r David B. Ross $1,000.00 The council canvassed the election returns of the Sewer Revenue Bond Election held June 8, 19353 and the election on the admission of North Beach Section held June 10, 1935. OFFICIAL CANVASS OF RETURNS OF SE'NER REVENUE BOND ELECTION HELD JUNE 8, 1935 PRECINCT NU HERS 2. 3. 4. 5. TOTAL TOTAL VOTE CAST FOR THE ISSUANCE Of SANITARY SE"NER BONDS ..w Y ,56 52 55 -144 179 AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF SANITARY S`KMER BONDS: 15 7 4 24 54 TOTAL 71 59 60TM 168 253 A RESOLUTION CANVASSING REMTRNS AND DECLARING THE RESULT OF AN ELECTION ON THE ZUESTION OF ISSUANCE OF ;435,000.00 OF REVENUE BCTDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING REPAIRS, I10ROV-I1:ENTS AND EXTENSIGT,S TO THE SANITARY SETTER SYSTEY OF THE CITY AND THE PLEDGING OF THE REVENUES OF THE SANITARY SE;,ER SYSTEP. TO TIM PA'P=T.T MTI]ERE OF; AND DECIARIP:G AN EruERGENCY. TOTA The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye FOR R. A.Thompson Age ---" Geo. E.Gibbor_s Aye _ R. B. McGloin Aye Joe Simon Aye Ar The above Resolution was pissed by the following vote: THE H. R.Giles Aye TOT, R. A. Thompson Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye R.B. McGloin Aye Joe Simon ti e = ---Auy,,-s�Q�a�� a�4®.-.,.�- ..u�-o��.�.•a�� uv anu vraerea-znaz they be "removed Referred to Chief of Police Petzel. - Restricted.zparking places by merchants was discussed and referred to the Chief of Police. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. AT City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING Mayev N JUNE 139 1935: 4 P- M. Members present: Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Simon and Thompson (Mayor pro tem) and City Engineer Cock. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried the carload of pipe was The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Awe � Gibbons Aye Thompson _Aye McGloin Aye _ Simon Aye The following bond was read and approved : _ David B. Ross $10000.00 The council canvassed the election returns of the Sewer Revenue Bond Election held June 8 = 1 039iq ran( fba al +i e%„ ^n +I,4 aA-4 --A-" ^-P Xr—+r u, -Al, ae,.+i nn h zl A .Tune 10. 1935, IOTA, FOR THE AGAr _ THE TO TA] Y _ TOTAL VOTE CAST RETURNS OF ADMISSION OF NORTH BEACH SECTION HELD ON JUNE 101 1935 FOR THE ADMISSION OF NORTH BEACH SECTION AGAINST THE ADPZISSION OF NORTH BEACH SEDTION TOTAL 54 38 Secretary Dresented the Budget for the fiscal year ending February 28, 1936. Mayor Giles called attention to the sidewalk signs and ordered that they be\removed Referred to Chief of Police Petzel. RLstricted-parking places by merchants was discussed and referred to the Chief of Police. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayev AT C ty Secretary K SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 13, 1935: 4 P- M. Members present: Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Simon and Thompson (Mayor pro tem) and City Engineer Cock. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried the carload of pipe was purchased from the Alamo Iron Works~. Mr. R. G.'Scruggs appeared before the Council and requested repairs on the sewer line from 12th Street across R. T. Wood and W. N.Rascoe property. Referred to the City Secretary for investigation and report. Having no further business the Mseting adjourned. ATTEST: _. g Mayon tySecretary SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 159 1935 : 9 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners_.Gibbons,._1"cGloin, Simon,Thompson , City Attorney Johns, City Engineer Cock. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Simoh and carried,_ expenses for trip of four men to Fort Worth in regards to CW1 sewer projects was authorized to be paid. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Thompson, and carried City Attorney Johns was authorized to settle suits of Star Drug case and.Warner..case in the amountscdf $733.00 and $1,000.00 respectively, out of court, for one-half the amount..of.thgzsuits and the Nueces Hotel to bear the other half. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin and.carried, -Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons and Simon were appointed as committee to select and -hire an architect and building inspector, and start the tax and sewer survey. Mr. Gibbons brought up the unauthorized inereases.in..salary of C. D. Johns, Betsy Borden, Herbert Lowrey, Lula Rachal. Motion by Thompson,_secodded by McGloin that these Increases be allowed but the motion was not voted uponi Upon motion by Giles, seconded by Thompson and.carried,:_in the future all increasesi salary are to be presented before the council and passed.upon as -per charter requirements. Having no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING Maymr JUNE 189 1935: 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners_Gibbons.,..Simon, McGloin, City Attorney Johns, and City Engineer Cock. Secretary read an opinion by the City Attorney,in reference to statement presented to the City by the Medical -Professional Hospital, which opinion stated that the City was not IIobligated to pay such bills, however, they offered to settle the matter for $300.00 which offer was not accepted. City Engineer Cock made reference to the contract for maintenance of the streets he by Messrs. Brown and Root and called attention to the fact that it would soon expire, and tha, there was quite a bit of repgir work to be attended to. Mr. Lindsay, representing Brown & Root, promised that the necessary repairs would he made as soon as possible. The matter was referred to Mr. Johns, City Attorney. R Secretary read a petition signed by citizens regarding the removal of stock pens th in the 26th block of Agnes Street. The City Heal/Inspector was ordered to see that these stock pens were removed qs they constituted a public nuisance and a menace to public health. Secretary read a petition signed by citizens of Corpus Christi objecting to a stock pen of an kind being put on the 27th block of Agnes Street. The matter was..referred to the City Health Inspector who was ordered to see that these pens were not placed in this location. Mr. Kaliff, representing the Continental Insurance Company of Chicago, presented an insurance plan for city employees. This was referred to Finance Commissioner Gibbons. Mr. Ross Scruggs appeared before the council regarding a privately owned sewer line running from 12th Street to 13th Street down Ayres and approximately 360 ft. north on 13th Street. The maintenance of this line was supposed to have been taken over by the City during the Shaffer administration but there was no record in the Minutes. It was recommended by City Engineer Cock that the City take otter this line. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the lire was ordered taken over and to be maintenained by the City. Mr. F. W.,Fvrguson referred to unsanitary conditions existing on eater Street due to open toilets, which was referred to the Sanitary Department. Mr. Thad Davis offered the assistance of the International Hod Carrier's Buildi and Common Laborers Union in labor problems, outlined their method of handling and requested the considerotion of the Council in future employment. Secretary read a letter from Mr. R. Uveda requesting reductions in delinquent water charges which was referred to Commissioner Gibbons for investigation and settlement. Secretary read a letter from Mr. 0. N. Stevens regarding a community house and requesting that the council request the Church of the Good Shepherd to plan their parish house as a edmmunity house and accept the assistance of all the various civic organizations. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the Mayor was authorized to advise Mr. Stevens that the letter embodying the request would be written. Secretary read a letter from Mr. W. A. Wakefield to Mr. Z. L. Harrington, engine er, regarding employment of laborers on relief in this district. Commissioner Simon referred to a permit which had been issued by the Engineer Department for erection of a hamburger stand on Chaparral Street, across from the Medical - Professional Building, against which there have been several protests. The work on the erec- tion has been stopped and the builder proposes not to erect the stand if the City will pay for angle iron already used. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the City Secretary was authorized to reitburse the builder for this angle iron. Secretary read an ordinance " AUTHORIZING'ARD INSTRUCTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO E)CE"CUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW NUECES HOTEL COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye_ McGloin Aye Thompson Absent Simon AXe The above Ordinance was passel -by -the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons McGloin Aye Thompson Absent Simon Aye Secretary. read.an..,ordinan.ee-. ,...... . AUTHORIZING AND INSTRUCTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF a OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A LEASE CONTRACT WITH E. C. ARLEDGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Ave McGloin Aye Thompson Absent Simon Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; Giles Aye Gibbons Aye McGloin Aye Thompson Absent Simon Aye _ City Engineer Cock explained by map the part_.of..the City to be taken in by the proposed extension. .r. All minutes were read and approved to date. There.being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: ,'City Secretary SPEC IAL MEETING 57 JUNE 209 1935: 10;00 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon.,_Thoiipson, Gibbons, and McGloin City Engineer Cook, City Attorney Johns. Mr. Natt T. Wagner and Attorney M. G. Eckhardt.appeared before the Council ex- plaining the progress made by the Bondholders' Committee in -regards to the proposed refunding plan. This was discussed and another meeting called the same day. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING. June 20, 1935:.3:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, City Engineer Cock, City Attorney Johns. Thompson, Gibbons, and McGloin In regards to the explanation of Mr. Wagner and Mr... Eckhardt they were furnished with a letter signed by the Mayor requesting additional information. There being no further busigess the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 20, 1935: 3:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Thompson, Gibbons, McGloin, City Engineer Cook, City Attbrnry Johns. Upon motion by Ttompson, seconded by McGloin and carried,the increases in salaries were granted to the following employees: C. D. Johns Lula Rachal Betsy Borden Herbert Lowrey There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTES : .=t - y Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 24, 1935: 3:00 P. M1 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, -McGloin and Thompson and City Attorney Johns and City Engineer Cock and J. J. Pichinson. City Attorney Johns presented an application from Central Power & Light Company for franchise. Attorney Johns read and explained a franchise proposed by the Central Power & Light Company for ordinance. This was discussed and it was decided that no action be taken until more inf ormationcould be obtained. City Secretary was instructed to wire several municipalities of approximately the same size for the franchise consideration for annual payments therefor on electric light. franchises granted by them. Mayor Giles brought up the subject of the right of -the Bartl6tt interests to con - Addition, struct a gas pipe line for the purpose of serving the Country Club/. City Attorney Johns was instructed to investigate the matter and to see that the work was discontinued. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: c � City Secretary REGULAR MEETING June 25, 1935: 8 P. M. ilembOf6 Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Gibbons, Simon, McGloin, and City Engineer Cock, City Attorney Johns. Mr. Hutchinson,representing Mrs. Thomas, appeared before the Council and asked for permission to tap the line now serving her house to serve an additional house being construc- ted on the same property. Referred to City Engineer Cock. Secretary read an ordinance + "GRANTING TO CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER FRANCHISE." at The'foregoing-`Ordinance was -read aRegular meeting of the City Council held`on'the 25th day of June, 1935, and passed to second reading by the following vote: Giles. Ave McGloin Ave Thompson Aye Gibbons Kay Simon - Ave C. D. Johns, City°Attorney, was instructed to take legal steps to stop the distri- bution of gas in the suburban territory, also to give an opinion of the Saxet Gas Company S9 contract. Secretary presented the following gasoline bids: Humble Oil &-Ref'g. Co. Cities Service Oil Co. Magnolia Pet. Co. Pure Oil Corporation Texas Company Gulf Refining Co. Federal Pet. Co. Continental Oil Co. Mann-Hefley Oil Co. The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Upon motion by McGloin , seconded by Simon and carried, the City subscribed to an add in the Corpus Christi Port Book. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson and carried, the City to reimburse W. B. Hinton for material and expenses on the construction of a hamburger stand in front of the Medical -Professional Building with the understanding that he will not erect smne. City Engineer Coock was given authority to grant a permit to the Texas Company to erect gasoline storage tanks on the Nueces County Navigation District property. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin,'iand carried, Homer Dowd be paid for ten days' vacation. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by Thompson and carried, the City appropriated $25.00 to help defray expenses of entertaining Mr. Braniff and newspaper men. Secretary read an ordinance "ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF HOUSE BILL NO 223, PASSED BY THE FORTY --FOURTH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS AT ITS REGULAR SESSION ON MAY 301 19351 AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERIZIENT ON MAY 301, 1935, AND LEVYING A TAX EQUAL TO ONE-HALF OF THAT LEVIED BY THE STATE ON ALL COINIOPERATED VENDING MACHINES, AS DEFINED IN SAID ACT, IN THIS CITY; AND DECLZRING AN E,ERGENCY." The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon ! Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye ' McGloin Aye Simon Aye All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: �C ty Secretary SPECIAL MEETING Mayor June 28, 1935: 4 P. M. Members present: Payor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Thompsan, McGloin -.and City Engineer Coco, City Attorney Johns. Secretary presented tabulated bids for furnishing the City of Corpus Christi with gasoline for the next ninety days as follows: Company Max. Price Pre. Price Reb. on 3000 gal. Reb. on over Humble Oil & Ref'g. Co. 13.3/40 110 OQQ 1¢ Cities Service Oil Co. 13.3/4 11¢ ODU 1 Magnolia Pet. Co. 13,13/4 ll 000 1 Pure Oil Corp. ------ 1111 000 1 Company Max. Price Pre. Price Reb. on 3000 gal. Reb.-on over 3M. gal Texas Company 13.3/4¢ 11¢ 000 1¢ Gulf Ref'g Co. 13:3/4 liv 000 1 Federal Pet. Co. --- 16 1¢ 1 Campbell -Turner ) ) Continental Oil Co) 11¢ 11 .003-V 1 Mann-Hefley Oil Co. 10 10 .1 1' Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Thoiipson,and carried, the Humble Oil & Refining Company was -awarded the condract. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ity Secretary,.,, REGULAR. MEETING JULY 2, 1935: 8 P. M. Mayor Members Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Gibbons, Simon and McGloin, and City Attorney Johns and City Engineer Cock and Chief of Police Petzel. Sidney Chandler appeared before the Council and asked that some action be taken in regards to the suit of 'Sm. Shely. The matter was taken under advisement. Secretary read a letter from Central Power & Light Company requesting that the franchise ordinance recently passed to the secon1a reading be withdrawn from further conside� ration. Secretary. read. an.. ordinance - "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CENTRAL PO. ER AND LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCGESSORS AND A331GD?S, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER FRANCHISE." The foregoing Ordinance was read at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on the 2nd day of July, A. D. 1935, and passed to second reading by the following vote: Giles Aye McGloin. Aye Thompson Aye Gibbons Aye Simon Aye 6 Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Saxet Gas Company bill covering purchases from 5/20/35 to 6/21/35, amounting to $7,648.20 be paid. J. J. Pichinson, representing the City in regards to the telphone franchise read his opinion and filed same with the City. Upon motion by Thoitpson, seconded by McGloin and carried, Commissioner Gibbons was appointed delegate to attend the conference to be held at New Orleans July 15. Mayor Giles appointed the following committee to recommend to the Council the an - vexation of additional territory to be taken into the corporate linits of the City: 0. N. Stevens, Walter Dickerson, W. N. Neyland, R. A. Taompson, and City Engineer Cock. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Simon, and carried, the following were ap- pointed to serve as an"Equalization Board for the year of 1935; W.T. Harris, Frank Segrest, and W. A. Wakefield. Mayor Giles requested that the City Hall be closed from 10 A. 1,41 to 1 P. M. Wednesday, July 3, 1935, in respect to Harry Carter, deceased, and the City Attorney was requested to prepare tato resolutions, one to be spread on the Minutes and another to be sent' to the widow. Secretary read the resolution .. EXTEIv'DING SYirPATHY TO ..THE WIFE CHILDREN; Al�?D RELATIVE'S OF THE LATE HONORABLE HARRY N. CARTER, DEPLORING HIS UNTIIJELY DEATH, AND ORDERING A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO BE DEVIVERED - TO HIS WIDOW arm TT47nPTr_TIVAT SPREAD'UPON .THE .MINUTES OF. THE CITY COUNCIL'. ";. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson and.carried, the City Secretary was in- structed to authorize the Central Power & Eight Company to install two street lights in Artesian Park and three lights in the rear of the vegetable sheds near Tex Mex tracks. Bill -of Judge Sutherland in the amount of $300.0O.was approved and ordered paid. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING yor 1-7 JULY ?, 1935 : 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners,Thompson, Gibbons, McGloin, Simon, City Engineer Cock and Ctty Ettorney Johns. Mr. W. M.Dulaney, representing Houston Oil CoiApany,.presented a seemingly exorbitant grater bill for adjustment. Mr. Bob Walker, Assistant City Engineer, explained that there was a possibility for error since the meter had been moved and reset since being read. Upon moti y Thompson, seconded by McGloin and carried, Mr. Walker, Mr. Edmund Browning, and Mrs. M. Simmons were authorized to effect a settlement. 'Judge Ward appeared on behalf of Corpus Christi citizens requesting the Council to submit the ordinance granting a franchise to Central Power & Light Company to a vote of the people and asking that the present Council.stand by their platform. Mayor Giles replied that the Council would stand by their platform and that if the citizens would present a petition �p signed by twenty-five perf.;centc6f tthe qualified voters that the election would be called. He further requested the cooperation of the citizens in all of the undertakings Of the Council for the betterment of the City. Mayor Giles read a letter from Mr. Tatlow regarding opposition to Sewer Bond election and asked Judge Ward's advice and further requested Judge Ward to obtain a copy of the ordinance granting the Centrads Power & Light Company franchise and report on it to him as an attorney. Mr. Craig of the Caller -Times referred to thelpeddler6' ordinance. Mr. C. D. Johns, City Attorney, explained that the fruit and vegetable ordinance prohibited unlicensed peddlers from operating. Mr. Hamilton appeared on behalf of photographers, calling attention to the f ac 1. that there were many unlicensed itinerant photographers. Mr. Eubanks also called attention to itinerant piano tuners. 1r. Sebastian representing Desel-Boettcher, referred to the many truck peddlers operating on the streets. The peddlers' ordinance was read and discussed. Upo motion by Thompson, seconded by Gibbons and carried, City Attorney was authorized to draw up a broad ordinance protecting local merchants against itinerant peddlers and salesmen of all types. City Attorney Johns referred to the McCurdy case which was brought about by the Nuece Hotel explosion. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Attorney was authorized to settle the matter out of court, the New Nueces Hotel to pay $1200.00 and the City to pay 0600.00. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Attorney Johns was authorized to amend the Charter to allow submission to,the vote of the peoples the Water and Gas Board. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Thompson and carried, Civil Service examinations are to be given to the Police & Fire Departments. "All ORD11T,.,U CE GRA1 TI1 G TO CENTRAL .FO'+LR AND LIGHT CO1rPA1�Y, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT An PO'NER FRANCHISE." The foregoing Ordinance was -read at a Regular Y'eeting of the City Council held on the 9th day of July, A. D. 193b, and passed to third reading by the following vote: Giles Ay_ 11cGloin Aye _ Thompson Ave Gibbons Aye Simon Absent pier at Cole Parr. Referred to Commissioner McGloin. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor � P Y Secre T SPEC IAL Ll.EETING , JULY 110 1935: 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners McGloin, Simon, Thompson, Gibbons and 'City Engineer Cock and City Ettorney Johns. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Gibbons and carried Howell V1ard was released as i.+ >. Vtorney with the understanding that if he was needed in any further cases he should be em- ployed on a per diem basis. Mayor Giles appointed City Attorney JRhns, City Etgineer Cock and City Secretary Meisenheimer to handle the application for a municipal auditorium with VJPA. Mr. Thompson yy.,was authorized to confer with Cumings and Elrod, engineers, regarding City reservoir. '� Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Engineer Cokk was au- thorized to issue building permit for viscosity plant as soon as plans are completed. N `s p On behalf of the City Council the Mayor tendered a vote of thanks to John Cunningham for his untir&ng efforts during the recent floods and told 1�r. Cunningham that as soon as possible the Council wanted him to take a vacation at the expense of the City. Mr. Cunni expressed his thanks for their confidence. Commissioner Thompson requested that Mr. Don Curtis of the Park Department be notifiee not to use the City Water after 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The taxicab ordinance was discussed and ordered engorced. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Thompson and carried, R. B. Evans and Matt Pelligrino of the Police Departmet were granted a raise of $10.00 per month. At the request of Mr. Gibbons, the duties of the Finance Commissioner were read and discussed and he_- requested that all purchases of supplies and materials be called into the Purchasing Agent. There followed a discussion of the various P111A projects. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor r rM ATTEST: City Secretary The Central Power & Light Company ordinance was read and passed to the third reading. Secretary submitted the Receipts and Disbursements for the month of June. Mayor Giles asked for a discussion df the well in Artesian Park. The ladies of the City requested that the City put a canopy over the fountain in the Park. Referred to City Engineer Cock. Citizens of South Bluff Addition petitioned the City to put a life guard near the pier at Cole Parr. Referred to Commissioner McGloin. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor r Qjty Secretary SPEC IAL I=TIPIG JULY 11, 1935: 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners McGloin, Simon, Thompson, Gibbons and ri`�'y Engineer Cock and City Attorney Johns. t Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Gibbons and carried Howell VNard was released as I Ittorney with the understanding that if he was needed in any further cases he should be em- ployed on a per diem basis. Mayor Giles appointed City Attorney Jphns, City Etgineer Cock and City Secretary Meisenheimer to handle the application for a municipal auditorium with WPA. Mr. Thompson was authorized to confer with Cumings and Elrod, engineers, regarding City reservoir. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Engineer Cokk was au- I'thorized to issue building permit for viscosity plant as soon as plans are completed. On behalf of the City Council the Mayor tendered a vote of thanks to John Cunningham for his untir&ng efforts during the recent floods and told Mr. Cunningham that as soon as possible the Council wanted him to take a vacation at the expense of the City. Mr. Cunni expressed his thanks for their confidence. Commissioner Thompson requested that Mr. Don Curtis of the Park Department be notifi not to use the City Water after 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The taxicab ordinance was discussed and ordered engorced. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Thompson and carried, R. B. Evans and Matt Pelligrino of the Police Departmet were granted,a raise of $10.00 per month. At the request of Mr. Gibbons, the duties of the Finance Commissioner were read and discussed and he -L requested that all purchases of supplies and materials be called into the Purchasing Agent. There followed a discussion of the various PVIA projects. There being no further business the -meeting adjourned. �-6yor GI ATTEST: , &*& '.. ,4� my Secretary T. 41 SPECIAL MEETING JULY 151 1935: 5 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson and McGloin, City Engineer Cock and City Attorney Johns. Mr. Sidney Chandler and Past -Mayor Shaffer appeared on behalf of C. R.Blakey, who whs injured while in the City's employe during the Shaffer administration, which case was settled out of court for a consideration of $100.00 before the.extent of the injuries was ascertained. Upon motion by Giles, seconded by Thompson gnd carried, Mr. Blakey was allowed $200.00 back pay. The Mayor authorized Mr. Thompson and City Attorney Johns to negotiate with So thern j Alkali Corporation to transport raw water through its pipe line for the City's use. A. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. , ATTEST: City Secrdtary REGULAR MEETING July 161 1935:B P. M. Members present: Cor=issioners Simon and Thompson. Due to the absence of enough, ,S members to make a quorum the meeting was adjourned until Thursday night. REGULAR MEETING ,rf July 18, 1935: 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Simon, Gibbons, and McGloin,:'. City -Engineer Cock, and Ctty Attorney Johns. Mr. Riddle presented a petition from the citizens of the southwest part of tvj&n re- questing a park on Morgan Street and designating the location. This was referred to City Engineer Cock and Commissioner Simon. City Attorney Johns presented a letter and statement from Judge Boone in reference to his fee in various cases and recommended that it be paid. Motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin that the matter be referred to Commissioner Gibbons and the Mayor, and if in their opinion the fee is due, it is to be paid. Secretary read a letter frot Sidney P. Chandler regarding moving of a fence on his property at North Beach. City Engineer Cock explained that the fence crossed an alley which is in opposition to the regulations of the Building Code. The matter was referred to City Engineer Cock and Street Commissioner Simon with instruction from the Mayor that the fence be removed and the Building Code be enforced. Secretary read a letter from Mr. D. H. Best, real estate agent, regarding property which he offered the City on behalf of his client for a location for a water reservoir. Referred to Commissioner Thompson.; Secretary read a letter from Mr. Schuhmacher regarding Federal training ship. Secretary read an,_igyjtation to the City Council from the Wright -Dore Academy of Arts to attend an advance tap recital on'August 9, 1935. Secretary read a letter from P. H. Westervelt of Southern'Alkali Corporation which was referred to the City Engineer and Commissioner Thompson. Secretary read a letter frmm Honorable Richard M. Kleberg regarding the progress of I 0 a the application for the Sewer Bonds. Secretary read an ordinance PROVIDING THAT THE PRACTICE OF GOING IN AND UPON PRIVATE RESIDENCES, BUSINESS ESTABI LISHMENTS OR OFFICES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY SOLOCITORS, PEDDLERS, HMAIKER , ITINERANT MERCHANTS, AND TRANSIENT VENDERS OF NDERCHANDISE NOT HAVING BEEN RE1;UESTED OR INVITED SO TO DO BY THE OWNER OR 0 MTERS, OCCUPANT OR OCCUPANTS OF SAID PRIVATE RE- SIDENTS, BUSINESS ESTABLISEU:wNTS OR OFFICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING ORDERS FOR THE SALE OF GOODS AND/OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISPOSING OF AND/OR PEDDLING OR HM -'MING THE SAME, IS HEREBY DECLARED TO BE A NUISANCE, INSTRUCTING THE POLICE DEPARTIu+T�NT TO SUPPRESSTHE SAIM, PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SMALL NOT APPLY TO PERSUNS EMPLOYED BY OR REPRESENTING ANY ESTABLISHED MERCHANT, BUSINTESS, FIRM OR CORPORATION LOCATED AND REGULARLY DOING BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OR TO FARIERS SELLING ANY FOOD ITEMS OR PRODUCE RAISED BY THM.1 THMISELVES OR TO PERr,SAKENTLY ESTABLISH RESIDENTS WHO ARE VOTERS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OR ANYONE DULY LICENSED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERENITH, PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING PENALTIES: AND DECLARING AN URGENCY. Commissioner Simon explained the above ordinance and recommended its passage. 1"r. Wilbur Isenberg explained the ordinance from the grocer's angle. After a discussion of the various ordinances of this type, City Attorney Johns was instructed to obtain a copy of the Dallas ordinance for consideration. The automobile bids were read and referred to Police & Finance Commissioners and the Purchasing Agent, and they were authorized to make the purchase.. Secretary read an ordinance GRANTING TO CENTRAL POWER AIM LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AM', ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER FRANCHISE. The foregoing Ordinance was read the third time and passed finally on the 18th day of July, A. D. 19352 by the following tote: Giles Aye McGloin Aye Thompson Aye Gibbons Aye Simon Aye Passed and finally approved by the Mayor on the 18th day of duly, A. D. 1935. bd City Engineer Cock read an estimate of a:canopy to^built over fountain in Artesian Park. Secretary was instructed to advertise for bids. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. el 1�1ayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 20, 1935: 11:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin and Thompson, City Attorney Johns, Assistant City Engineer Walker. The Council discussed proposal of the City to the Southern Alkali Corporation for the purpose of obtaining the use of the Southern Alkali water line to transport raw water to the oil field.. Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING AND INSTRUCTINTG THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BE7,11EEN THE CITY OF .CORPUS CHRISTI, TMS, AND TIB; SOUTHERN PIPE LINE COYPANY, COVERING THE RIGHT OF THE CITY.TO TRANSPORT AND TAKE WATER FROI.1 THE PIPE LINE OF THE SOUTHERN PIPE LINE CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: 10 The'bbove Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thoip s o n Giles Aye McGloin Gibbons Aye Simon Thompson Aye McGloin McGloin Aye Simon Simon Absent The'bbove Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thoip s o n Aye McGloin Aye " Simon Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. t T��ayor ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING July 23, 1935: 8 P. 11. 0 Members present; Yayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, McGloin.and City At-' torney Johns. Secretary read an ordinance PROVIDING THAT THE PRACTIC3 OF GOING IN AND UPON PRIVATE RESIDENCES, BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT OR OFFICES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY SOLICITORS PEDDLERS, HA"°!KERS, ITI1lERr?1,TT 12ERCHAIM, AND TRANSIENT VEN- DERS OI' ITERCHANDISE NOT HAVING BEEN RE(ZUESTED OR INVITED SO TO DO BY THE M7M OF OWNERS, OCCUPANT OF OCCUPANTS OF SAID PRIVATE RESIDENTS, BUSILE SS ESTABLISII.1ENTS OR OFFICES FOR THE . PURPOSE OF SOLICITIITG OR- DERS FOR THE SALE OF GOODS ANDJOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISPOSII:G OF AND/OR PEDDLING OR F.-P,.71KING THE SA1,1E, IS HEREBY DECLARED TO BE A NUISANCE INSTRUCTING TIS POLICE DEPARMENT TO SUPPRESS THE SAME, PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT APPLY TO PERSONS EYIPLOYED BY OR REPRESENTING ANY ESTABLISHED 111E RCHANT, BUSINESS, FIRM OR CORPORATION LOCATED AND REGULARLY DOING BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIUZISTI OR TO FARMERS SELLING ANY FOOD ITEIt1S OR PRODUCE RAISED BY THEI,1 TI1fiaISELVE3 OR TO PEMANENTLY ESTADIISHED RESIDENTS 7,110 ARE VOTERS IN THE CITY OF CORrUS CHRISTI OR AI\TYOI-E DULY LICENSED, REPEALING ALL 'ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN COT -MIC! 1 ERMVITH, PROVIDING FO" A SAVIYGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING PEIMLTIES ; AND DECLARING AN ELIERGENCY . The Charter rule was°suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye RcGloin Aye Simon Absent The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Absent All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary 1Vlayor I SPECI�L YEETING July 291 1935: 2 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, McGloin, City Engineer and City, Attd)rney Cock.. Mayor Giles reported his attendance at the County Planning Board meeting which was com- posed of representatives frot the City, County, School District, Robstown and -Bishop. Thie was only a preliminary meeting, the first regular meeting to be held at 2 P. 111'. on the 30th of July. After discussion, on motion by Thompsoh, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Yayor Giles was acpoihted to represent the City on the Planning Board and was authorized to pledge the City to meet 1/5 of the salary of the engineer hired by the Planning Board whope salary is not exceed X150.00 per month. Members of the Council unanimously went on record as ap- proving the application of J. J. Powers for this position. Secretary read a letter from Judge H. R. Sutherland to Judge C. B. Beard of Live Oak Count in regards to the City's responsibilities for damages sustained to highway bridges during the recent flood. 0 Secretary read a letter from Mr. Matt Wagner, Chairman of the Bondholder's Committee, re- garding the progress of the Refunding Plan. Mayor Giles was authorized to write Mr. 'Wagner expressing the sentiment of the Council as being in favor of consummation of the Refunding Plan. Commissioner Thompson and Engineer Cock reported the progress of the inspection of La Fruat Dam for the purpose of ascertaining damages done by the flood. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned., F ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING yor Members present: Mayor Giles, Cormissioners Gibbons, Simon, Thompson,,bcGloin, and City Attorney Johns and City Engineer Cock. Secretary read letters 'from H. S. Bonham, J. E. Curlee, and W. H. Brown in regards to certain bridges at La Fruta Dam site. Referred to Judge Suthrrland. Secretary presented the follvwing bids for the canopy over the well at Artesian Park: H. A. Schoenfeld X257.00 Roy Hudson 180.00 Jim Steele 231.50 Smith & Walker 237.50 The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Secretary read a resolution AUTHORIZING TH YAYOR TO FILE AN APPLICATION TO'='THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THROUGH TPS' FEDERAL EMERGENCY AD17FISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR A LOAII AND GRANT TO AID IN FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESERVOIR AND DLTPLICATL SUPPLY MAIN, APD DESIG17ATING TERRELL BARTLETT TO FURNISH SUCH INFORP::ATION AS THE GOVERN112NT MAY REnUEST, AND DECLARING Ain'EI,:ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye . 67 W The above Resolution was passed by the follDwing mote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Mhompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye Secretary read a resolution FINDING CERTAIN FACTS WITH REFERENCE TO THE WATER WORKS SYSTEM AND CERTAIN PROPOSED EXTENSIONS AND REPAIRS THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN IMERGENCY. i i The Charter rule was suspended by the follownng vote: Giles Aye Gibbons I Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye _ The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye On motion by Thompson, Seconded by McGloin and carried, Saxet Gas Company bill in the amount of $7,595.72 covering purchases of gas from June 20 to July 21, inclusive, was ordered paid. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL Pv,EETING August 1, 1935: 4 P. M. Mayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Thompson, McGloin, City Attorney Johns and City Engineer Cock. On motion by Thompson, seconded by Simon and carried, low bid on erection of canopy over the well in Artesian Park was rejected on account of not using Union labor and the contract was awarded to Jim Steele, price $231.501: On motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson and carried, no further advances on salaries will be allowed and all employees will required to pay their current Water & Gas bill and if any delinqueht, must pay a portion. On motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carridd, the following increases in salaries will be effective August 1st: Zell Tower Gene Thomas R. F. Calhoun $25.00 increase 10.00 " 10.00 " On motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the following increases in salaries will be effective August 1st; John Minnick 03.00 per day D. E.Curtis,' Supt. of Part 25.00 increase Roy Smeltzly 3.00 " On motion by Thompson, seconded by Simon and carried, a transfer of $10,000.'00 was ordered from the Gas Fund to the Current Expense Fund. C'here being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: &6ityy Secretary SPECIAL YEETING AUGUST 6, 1935: 4 P. 11. Mayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Thompson, McGloin, City. Attorney Johns, City Engineer Cock, Y. P. Harrington, and John�McCampbell. .Mr. Harrington was authorized to prepare the data on\the dam. City Attorney Johns was authorized to confer.with ':r. Duprey in regard oto^the dam. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR YEETIXG AUGUST 6, 1935 8 P. M. Mayor It Members present: Mayor Giles,Conmissioners Gibbons,Simon, Thompson, McGloin, City Attorney Johns, City Engineer Cock. Attorney Sidney Chandler appeared before the council and explained the proposed form ation of two new units of Coast Artillery and proposed a meeting with General Birkhead at Palacios for the purpose of obtaining a part of these two units to be located at Corpus Christil. He explained that details and requested the City Council, all civic clubs, and the Chamber of Commerce to write to General Birkhead, Commanding officer of 36th-Divisibn and request that one unit be located here. On motion by Thompson, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Attorney Chandler, City Secretary Meisenheimer, and Bob McCracken of the Caller -Times, were authorized to write the letter. The Mayor discussed the removal of a mexican house on Street from the property of the City to the property of Paul Tally and 1,:r.Sherman. Street & Park Commissioner Simon was requested to meet with the Real Estate Board and inquire into the purchase price and the advisability of locating a,park in the 1200 block of Morgan Street. The Mayor discussed the advisability of placing two more tennis courts at Cole Park. Bob McCracken) representing MariE Marian Barnett, requested the Council to endorse the Little Theatre movement. On motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Council endemsed the Little Theatre movement. On motion by Thompson, seconded b,j McGloin and carried, the City Council ignored the request by Saxet Gas Company to increase the payment for commercial gas. On motion by McGloin seconded by Simon and carried-, the bill rendered by Attorney Howell Ward in the amount of $50.00 was ordered paid. Secretary read the following reportal Sanitary Inspector heat & Balk Inspector Police Department Fire Department 0 On motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson and carried, the reports were accepted and ordered filed. On motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, Secretary was authorized to transfer X5,000.00 from.the Gas Fund to the Street Fund. Mr. Nick Bluntzer appeared before the Council and requested that he be reimbursed fo services rendered -in the North Beach election and a survey which he is working on of the Pro - posed extension of the City. The matter referred to Finance Commissioner Gibbons and Cijy Secretary Meisenheimer. On motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, Judge Sutherland's bill in the ,amount of $300.00 for legal fees pertaining to dam matters was ordered paid. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: '- City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 9, 1935 4 P. M. Members present; Mayor Giles, Commissioner Simon, McGloin, Thompson, City Attorne Johns, City Engineer Cock. On motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson, and carried, Mr. Weakley was appointed Acting Assistant Secretary to the Equalization Board. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1935 - 2 P.M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon McGloin, and City . I Engineer Cock, and City Attorney Johns. The Secretary read a resolution: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MYOR TO FILE AN APPLICATION THE THE M,ITED STATES OF LYERICA THROUGH THE FEDERAL MIERGENCY ADP:Ir ISTRATION OF PUBLIC "JORKS FOR A LOAT, AND GRANT TO AID IN FINA1 LING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUDI TORIM!, MARKET HOUSE, GYr,.NASIU1. , S'."JIT SING POOL AND PUBLIC LIBRARY, A11?D DESIGNATING L?ORRIS L. LEVY AND ffYATT C. HEDRICK TO FURNISH SUCH INFOR MATION AS THE GOVERTIVIENT MAY REZUEST, AND DECLARING AN MIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Absent Simon Aye _ McGloin Aye The shove Resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Absent 11cGloin Aye Simon Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned. I'Layor 8 ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 13, 1935 - 10 A. T:l. Members Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, 1'cGloin, Thompson, City Attorney Johns, Y'essrs. Wagner and Hubbell, representing Bondholders Committee, Tolessrs. Kleberg and Eckhardt, Attorneys for the Bondholders Committee.. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Simon and carried, th-- following adjustments in salary were granted: Dolph McGee $10.00 per month, and Jack Eckert $15.00 per month. Mr. Wagner reported the Status and Bondholders Committee progress of the refunding plan and stated that the Bondholders had been able to obtain the consent of approximately 7b% of the Bondholders to enter into the refunding plan. The City Attorney was instruct- ed to draw ups,.a resolution, authorizing the City Attorney and Attorney for the Bondholders Committee to file the refunding plan under the Wilcox Act, provided the Wilcox Act will cover the requirements of the City. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Nay r ATTEST: TCity Secretary REGULAR LIEETING August 13, 1935 - 8 P. M. Members present: riayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, LeGloin and Simon: The Mayor-�instructed the Street Commissioner, Finance Commissioner and City Engineer to confer with 11r. Blucher regarding the proposed park site on the Blucher tract. Kr. ,"dilson, representing the Humble Oil Company, explained the Gas Deodorizer which the Humble Company has for sale. Mr. Ernest Joslin appeared before the Council requesting the City to place seven street lights on Palmero Street. Referred to Street Commissioner Simon. Secretary presented the audited voucher report for the month of July covering the issuance of Vouchers Nos. 3321 to 4245 inclusive, and presented memorandum reports on said report, together with statement of cash apporpriations and disbursements to the Payor and each Commissioner. Upon motion of Thompson, seconded by N:cGloin and carried, the action of the I.ayor, City Controller and City Secretary in signing said vouchers was ratified. Secretary read an ordinance: AUTEORIZING THE CITY ATTORT7.10F, IN CONJUNCTION 7,%ITH TIS ATTORITEYS FOR THE BONDHOLDERS COL11ITTEE TO PREPARE A PETITION TO BE FILED BY M111 CITY UNDER TIS LIUNICIPAL BAYKRUPTCY ACT ( TITLE 11, SECTIONS 301-303, U. S. C. A.) AND BASED UPON TIM PLAN. -.-OF READJUSMIENT OF ITS TAX SUPPORTED BOND OBLIGATIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE REFUNDING CONTRACT BE7,"LEEN THE CITY AND SAID COMLITTEE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SAID PLAN OF READJU3T1LENT; AND DECLARING AN 11TRGENCY. The Charter was ruled suspended by the following vote: Giles - Ave Gibbons kve Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye I"cGloin Aye Simon Aye The Secretary read three letters from Bondholders regarding their attitude toward the re- funding plan. Secretary read a letter from 11ajor D. J. Paige, Commanding Officer of the 15th Field Artillery, thanking the City for the courtesies shown them during the recent en- campment here. The City Attorney was authorized to draw up a resolution inviting the 15th Field Artillery to return to Corpus Christi annually. On motion by Thompson, seconded by I4.cGloin and carried, 1.r. G. E. P.eisenheimer was authorized to entertain Lr. Julian Yontgomery, the State Director of the P. W. A. during his visit. The Secretary read a letter from the P. W. A. acknowledging receipt of application for loan and grant in connection with the proposed Yunicipal Auditorium and Parket.. Commissioner Thompson explained the necessity for repairs to the incinerator. On motion by P..cGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, I. -'r. C. i:. "-eakley, Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase the r.ecessary material for the repairs. The Mayor appointed a committee composed of the Finance Commissioner, '"Tater and Gas Commissioner, City Secretary and City Attorney to formulate plans and specifications to be used for advertising for bods 9 natural gas to be furnished to the City. Attorney John -J. Pinchinson reported a tentative offer by the Southwestern Bell Telephone. Company to pay the City 1 1/2% of their gross revenues for franchise rights. City Engineer, Cock referred to the rough crossings on the various railroad tracks in the City. The City Attorney was instructed to write a letter to the Railroad, re- questing that these street crossings be repaired. The Poiayor explained the inadequate facilities of the City Jail and plans for en- larging same were discussed. City Secretary was authorized to pay Mr. Yorris L. Levy Architectural fees in connection with the Canopy over. the drinking fountain in Artesian Park. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Yayor ATTEST: ity Engineer SPECIAL MEETING August 14, 1935 - 10 A. 11. .Uembers Present: 14ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, P,.:cGloin and Simon. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by L1cGloin and carried, members of the Equalization Board were allowed X150.00 each as payment for their services. Secretary read a resolution: AUTHORIZING THE PAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF COUPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE APT APPLICATIO17 THE THE REIC %- STRUCTION FINIANCE CORPORATION FOR A LOAF? OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAPTD 0100 , 000.00 ) DOLLARS, OR SO YUCH AS 1 AY BE ITECE33ARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING Tilt' LA FRUTA DA1,1; AND DECLARING AN E ERGENCY. The charter -rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles nye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye P.cGloin nye Simon Aye 4 The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Taayo r ATTEST: 20itvftecretary. SPECIAL l,,EETING August 19, 1935 - - 10 A.M. Yembers present: Tayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, T;cGloin, Simon, City Attorney;,. -Johns and City Engineer Cock. Secretary read a resolution: AUTHORIZING TIE YlAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE FOR ANID ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A PROJECT PROPOSAL TO TIDE 110RKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION; ATS DECLARIT"'G AN M.ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye I,1cGloin Aye Simon Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary 1.ayor REGULAR MEETING August 20, 1935 - 8 PA;. Members Present: P..ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, 1�.cGloin, Simon, City Attorney Johns and City Engineer Cock. The City Council instructed City Attorney Johns to write 1-�) .r. George Tate a letter � �� I��"" instructing the telephone company that the 4etwould be granted them for the consid- eration of 21 of their gross revenue, effective January el, 1935. 1,11r. George Gilliam of the Central Power and Light Company, reported that the cost of placing seven street lights on Palmero Street would amount to $1,372.00 which was to be borne by the C. P. & L. and that the electricity consumed by these seven lights would cost the City '252.00 per year. Upon motion by Thompson and seconded by T..cGloin and carried, the matter of placing the street lights on Palmero was referred to Commissioner Simon. 11r. Gibson, representing the Postal Telegraph Company, appeared before the Council protesting the order for the removal of the bicycle racks from the Street'in front of the •c< Postal Telegraph Company's office. The matter was referred to Mr. YcGloin, Ps. Simon and Lr. Petzel to be reported on at the next regular meeting. A representative of the Cameron Lumber Company appeared before the Council requesting . the City to construct a culvert over the drainage ditch at their warehouse site on Last and Musset Streets. Commissioner Simon offered to furnish the labor for the construction if the Cameron Lumber Company would furnish the material. The matter was referred to Street Commissioner Simon and City Engineer Cock. Yayor Giles discussed the advisability of widening and shelling Comanche Street so as to furnish an Avenue straight through town to the Cemetary. Commissioners Simon and -Gibbons and City Engineer Cock were appointed as a committee to confer with the County Commission- ers and obtain the right of way for the widening and shelling of this street. The Council discussed repairs to be made on Staples Street by I.'essrs Brown and Root under their maintenance contract. 11r. Cock reported that he had investigated the matter of the dumping of trash and garbage on lots near the incinerator and that it was being done by private individuals and not by the City trucks. Signs were ordered placed, prohibiting the dumping of trash on the property. Commissioner Thompson explained the necessity for an insurance policy covering machinery, motors and switch board panels at the pumping plant at Calhllen which had been prepared by Messrs. Southgate-Stuth and written for a period of three years. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Y'cGloin and carried, the policy was accepted and the Secretary was ordered to pay the premium in three annual payments. The Secretary read a contract from the C.C.C. for supplying water to the C.C.C. Camp near P:athis for consideration of x;1.00 a year. The Secretary was authorized to sign the contract. The Secretary read the report of the Committee for the specifications on the sub- mission of bids for furnishing natural gas to the City. Upon motion by Thompsonjand carried, the report was accepted and the Secretary was authorized to advertise for bids by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons ho I.cGloin Aye Simon PTO Thompson Aye Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Simon and carried, the matter of submission of bids for Natural gas was tabled until the next regular meeting. Secretary read a letter from Judge E. B. 71ord requesting payment.on ten bonds of $1,000.00 each, Seawall and Breakwater, due April 10. City Attorney Johns referred to a previous report on this natter, which he had filed with the Council, which stated that the bonds were past due and should be paid since money was available in the sinking fund to meet these past due maturities. The City Attorney, City Secretary, Finance Commissioner and Payor were appointed as a committee to decide whether or not these bonds should be paid. City Attorney Johns reported his progress in preparing proposed Charter ammendments authorizing the appointment of a "Tater and Gas Board and Civil Service examinations for the employees of Police and Fire Department. ' Commissioner Thompson reported that I. -Ir. Cummins would arrive in town Thursday the 22nd to confer with the Council in regard to the repairs to La Fruta-Dam. I=e further stated that the bondholders were agreeable for this work to proceed and.that money for the repairs could obtained from the R.F.C. Secretary was instructed to wire 1'.r. Cummins and ascertain when itc,wotil:d be .'convenient for him to meet with the Council. Commissioner Thompson referred to the Application by residents in the Segrest Addition for an extention to the '.rater line serving that addition. This vass referred to the City Engineer. Lr. Gibbons referred to an offer, by Dr. Segrest and Dr. Lovenskiold, of a plot of thirty two lots in tha fifteen hundred block of Dorgan Street suitable for a park site. These lots will be deeded to the City for a consideration of 62 500.00, sellers agreeing to let this amount apply on their City Taxes. Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Thompson and City Engineer Cock were appointed as a committee to investigate the matter and report at the next regular meeting. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson and carried, Itir. J. L. Wilson's salary was increased to w;60.00 per month and Lr. L. H. Reidl to X50.00 per month. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Ivlayo r ATTEST: _7i City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 21, 1935 - 5 P. Y. Members Present: Yayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Thompson. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Simon, the I,ayor, City Secretary and I,' -r. W. E. Pope were authorized to go to IVashington in connection with the P.v.A. application for the Sewer and funds were approved to cover the trip expenses.' Upon motion by Simon,'seconded by Gibbons and carried, C. N. ':eakley was appointed .,Acting Assistant City Secretary and was requested to furnish bond for w2,500.00. There being no further business the meeting adjourned.- I,:ayo r ATTEST: /City Y Secretar _ SPECIAL I'IEETIT G August 23, 1935 - 10 P.1% Y'embers present: Y'ayor ProTem Thompson, Commissioners Gibbons, I_cGloin, Engineer Cummins and I.:r. I= cKenzie of the McKenzie Construction Company. Ytr. Cummins explained the necessity for prompt action in the matter of repairing La Fruta Dam and told of hearing from I"r. Jones through I.r. I.cCartney of the R.F.C.pledging his support and cooperation in the natter. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SIPS Jr Mayor 6 NJ SPECIAL MEETING August 24, 1935 10 A.M. Members Present: Mayor ProTem Thompson, Commissioners Gibbons,Simon, City Attorne Johns, Special City Attorney Pinchinson, City Engineer Cock. The Secretary read a resolution: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A PROTECT PROPOSAL TO THE WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Absent Gibbons Ave Thompson Aye--.. __ McGloin Absent Simon Aye ' The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Absent Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye ., McGloin Ab'sent� Simon Aye The Secretary read a letter from Mr. Cummins regarding the necessity for repairs to La Fruta Dam, estimating the amount of material needed to affect the necessary repairs.as fol- ..:-.;. ... _ lows: " Corpus Christi, Texas August 22, 1935 Mayor and City Council Corpus Christi, Texas La Fruta Dam Repair " Gentlemen: This will confirm our verbal report made to you at•... the Council meeting this morning when we stated in connection with the proposed repairs to the La Fruta Dam that in our judg- ment an emergency exists and recommenddd that you immediately enter into a contract on a force account basis for the filling in with gravel and sand of the deep hole which was formed imme- diately below the concrete spillway opposite the five Taintor gates. In our preliminary report to you dated August 9, we indicated that approximately 6000 (six thousand) cubic yards of gravel and sand would be needed to make the fill to the elevation called for in our section, and we further stated in the letter of transmittal accompanying the report that in our judgment the cost of placing this fill should not exceed $1.00 (one Dollar) per cubic yard even under the adverse conditions with which your contractor must contend. With regard to the placing of the one ton to five ton stone, we recommend that a careful survey be made to ascertain if rock, suitable fdr this class of work, can be found anywhere with- in trucking distance of the dam. Recent News articles published in our State papers stated that $300,000.00 (Three hundred thousand Dollars) of Federal funds had been assigned to Texas for "Flood repair work". At the work of rehabilitation at La Fruta can most assuredly be so classed, we recommend.that application be immediately made to lir. Drouth at San Antonio, who it seems will handle this fund, requesting him to ear- mark $50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Dollars) of this money for use in repairing the flood damage of.the dam. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Robert Cummins CONSULTING ENGINEER for Robert T., _ Cummins and Henry E. Elrod." RTC :GC c.c. R.F.C. Washington D. C. c.c. Henry E. Elrod c.c. C. D. Johns Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, -the following increases in salary were granted, effective on August 15, 1935. Browning $15.00 per month. Ernest Beard 410.00 per month and Edmund 4 16 Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by Thompson, anc carried, Mr. F. B. Sechrist weds appointed Tax Assessor and Collector of Current Taxes at a monthly salary of $200.00 effective) September 1, 1935. ATTEST: There being no further business the meeting adjourned. REGULAR MEETING August 27, 1935 - 8 P.M. Members Present: Mayor ProTem Thompson, Commissioners Simon., Gibbons, McGloin, City Attorney.dohns,-City Engineer Cock. Mr. W. F. Mauch living on Elizabeth Street appeared before the Council requesting a reduction in the assessed valuation of his property. He was.referred to Finance Commissio er Gibbons and was instructed to discuss the matter with him. Mr. Ernest Zoslin appeared before the Council regarding the contract for the 1*:: :,Central Power and Light Company for the lighting of the Airport. Secretary read a resolution: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH THE CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY_,_ The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Absbnt Gibbons Aye Thompson , Aye, McGloin Aye s Simon Aya The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Absent Aye Gibbons Ay._. .— Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye all as'hereinafter set out, and WHEREAS, alternate bids may be submitted for the purpose of: (a) Furnishing gas to City. (b) For selling of gas in place to said City and delivering same to said City. NOW, THEREFORE" NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the City of Corpus Christi will accept proposals for the purpose of obtaining and/or purchasing an adequate supply of natural gas for'its use and the use of its domestic and industrial consumers, present and furtive. - r Sealed proposals must be in the hands of the City Clerk at his office in the City hall, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, on or before 10 o'clock A. M. on the lst day of Detober;, 1935, said proposals will be opened at 8 o'clock P.M. on the 1st day of October, 1935, at the Regular meeting of the City Council. The minimum requirements and data to be submitted with such proposals are as follows: 1. Number of'acres offered with map attached showing the exact location of same. 2. Number of present producing wells owned or controlled by bidder and the potential. production of each such well with statement showing how such'potential prod- uction has been ascertained. 11 Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by Thompson, ane carried, Mr. F. B. Sechrist was appointed Tax Assessor and Collector of Current Taxes at a monthly salary of $200.00 effective September 1, 1935. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 0-!. 2 LA Ci / ". acf lQ e REGULAR MEETING August 27, 1935 - 8 P.M. Members Present: Mayor ProTem Thompson,_Comni —1— City Attorney Johns, Citv 7n-4-- I nr; -� -LIGHT COMPANY; AND ecretarp-read the following notice to bidders for furnishing or selling gas to the City. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Proposal for Furnishing and/or Selling Natural Gas to City of Corpus Christi: WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is desirous of obtaining and/or purchasing an adequate supply of natural gas for its use, and the use of its domestic and indus- trial consumers, present and future, and WHEREAS, said minimum requirements and data must be furnished in said proposals, all as hereinafter set out, and WHEREAS, alternate bids may be submitted for the purpose of: (a) Furnishing gas to City. (b) For selling of gas in place to said City and delivering same to said City. NOW, THEREFORE; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the City of Corpus Christi will accept proposals for the purpose of obtaining and/or purchasing an adequate supply of natural gas for its use and the use of its domestic and industrial consumers, present and furtile. ; . Sealed proposals must be in the hands of the City Clerk at his office in the City hall, Cbrpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, on or before 10 o'clock A. M. on the 1st day of October;, 1935, said proposals will be opened at 8 o'clock P.M. on the 1st day of October, 193b, at the Regular meeting of the City Council. The minimum requirements and data to be submitted with such proposals are as follows: 1. Number of acres offered wit)t map attached showing the exact location of same. 2. Number of present producing wells owned or cohttolled by bidder and the potential production of each such well with statement showing how such potential prod- uction has been ascertained. 3. Complete analysis of gas by competent chemist showing the B. t. uo, mineral and other content. 4. Bidder must familarize himself with the present load requirements of City at.City gate and show how.he proposes to meet the same. 5. In furnishing and/or selling gas the present pipe line of the City of Corpus Christi to the Saxet field may be used. 6. Each proposal must be accompanied by a detailed report in writing by a competent petroleum engineer showing: (a) The gas reserves of the bidder. (b) The nature of the gas in such reserve. (c) Whether such gas reserves are owned or controlled by bidder and the nature of such ownership and control. 7. Alternate bids may be submitted for supplying gas and for selling gas -in place to said City, and where bid is for the sale of gas in place to said City and where bid is for•the sale of gas in place bidder must agree and contemplate: (a) To produce said gas and`"deliver same to the present pipe line of the City (b) To protect said gas from drainage, drill all nooessary off -sets and deliver to the present pipe line of the City sufficient gas, if available from the gas to be purchased, for the present and future needs of the City all at the expense of bidders and without expense to City. (c) To sell said gas in place to said City, the City to pay for the same in monthly installments according to the amount of gas used by City during the preceding months on a bssis of so,much per thousand feet. 8. All proposals must be accompanied by -a Cashier's check drawn on a local El bank, payable to the City of Corpus Christi, and in the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars, to insure good raith in the bid. 9. The City of Corpus Christi reserves the right to reject any -and all bids. DATED at Corpus Christi, Texas, this the 19th day of August, 1935 ;Mayor/ itynor C rpus Christi, ATTEST: C ty Secretary Upon Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Secretary was authorized to advertise for bids. Mr. Simon discussed the recent traffic accident in connection with the Taxi Cab Ordinance and requested Mr. Lowrey, Mr. Lee Petzel and Mr. C. D. Johns to investigate the Taxi Cab Companies who have furnished the City with bonds and report at the next Council meeting. ATTEST: C ty Sec: a�� 3 All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 1935 4 P.M. Members present: )Layor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Gibbons, McGloin, and Thompson City Attorney Johns, City Engineer Cock, Mr. Glover Johns, Mr. Gilbert McGloin, Mr..Jack Bonner, Mr. Wilbur Cane, and Mr. Jeff.Bell. Secretary read a resolution: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A PROJECT PROPOSAL TO THE WORKS PROGRESS ADMINIS- TRATION; IAND,,DECLARINGC�iN�:EMERGENCY:: f 'w T The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Gilts Aye Gibbons Gibbons Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Ay__e_____ Thompson Ay McGloin Aye Simon Absent, Mr. Glover -Johns reported for the committee on the proposed air port lighting and read.a letter from Yx. G. D. Griffith regarding specifications necessary to obtain A 1 A rating which estimated the approximate cost of lighting the airport under these specification at $15,000.00. Mr. Jeff Bell read a letter from the General Superintendent of the Air Mail Service in regards to the necessity for lighting the airport if airmail service is to be continued in Cornus Christi. He also stated that the P. W. A. officials inferred that the Government would be unable to lend financial assistance to this project. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Simon and carried, the City Attorney with the Committee was authorized to advertise for bids -for lighting the airport and to write the State Department of Commerce for the minimum requirements and for the A 1 A requirements. Gilbert McGloin requested the city to appoint a man to check up and correct the mistakes in 12ouse markings. The City Engineer was instructed to confer with the Police Commissioner and attend to the matter. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson and carried, Mr, Gibbons was authorized to proceed with the preliminary lighting of the airport. Mr. 6. B.. Carver requested a permit to erect a stucco frame house which does not comply with the building -code for that particular fire zone. City engineer Cock was instructed to write to the State Fire Commissioner about erecting the building. City attorney was instruetedtto look .into the code and revise the obsolete portion thereof. Dr. Nick Bluntzer presented a petition signed by numerous citizens An regard to the extension of the City limits. Secretary read a letter from Carneiro, Chumney & Company, submitting bids for the auditing of theDelinquentTax Collectors records. Upon motion by Simon and seconded -by Thompson and carried Carneiro, Chumney and Company were employed to audit the Delinquent Tax records by the following vote: Giles Aye Thompson Aye� Simon Aye McGloin A_ve Gibbons NQ Mr. Mr. Meisenheimer referred to the appointment of Mr. Segrest as Tax Collector while Mr. Meisenheimer was still Collector and had hot been released from his bond. II Secretary read a letter from the Mayor to the State Game and Oyster.Commission regarding the location of the outfall for the proposed Sewer System. Mr. Gibbons was authorized to see that an inventory of all City property was made. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City -Secretary REGULAR MEETING September 3, 1935 - 8 P.M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Simon McGloin, Gibbons, City Attorney Johns, John J. Pinchinson. Mr. Joe Hatcher appeared before the Council regarding the suit pending against the City filed by the Fehr Baking Company. The matter was referred to the City Attorney. Mr. R. A. Thompson extended a vote of thanks to the Mayor, City Secretary and Mr. W. S. Pope on behalf of the City Council for their efforts during their recent trip to Washington. The Mayor discussed the opening of Third Street into Carancahua across the vacant lot -on the corner of Furman and Third. Mr. Garrett, owner of the property offered every assistance and after discussion the matter was referred to the City Engineer, and Mr. Garrett, who was authorized to prepare the application and submit it to the W. P. A. at Laredo. Secretary read a letter from Judge H. R. Sutherland reporting on the City's liabilit3 on a claim filad by Mr. J. M. McMurray for damage to crops during the recent high water at La Fruta Dam. Judge Sutherland recommended that the claim be refused. The Secretary was authorized to write Mr. Jesse Jones, Senator Conolly and Senator Sheppard, thanking them for their assistance in obtaining the loan for repairs to La Fruta Dam. Upon::mot jon _ bg Thompison .?. seconded by st vw6ed b7- McGloin and carried the Saxet Gas Company bill in the amount of $8,674.44 covering Gas purchases from July 21 to August 20, 1935 ba allowed and ordered paid less the amount to be deducted on McCampbell lease. Secretary read reports from the Fire, Police, Sanitary, milk, and meat inspector.' Secretary presented a statement from Judge Sutherland in the amount of $300.00 fees in connection with the prevention of pollution at or near La Fruta Dam. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin and -carried the bill was ordered paid. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Simon and carried the following advancesiin salary were granted. Mr. Harry Wilson to $60.009 Mr. C. R. Woodward to $50.00, and fir. Walter Rogers to $2.50 a day; affective on the 15th of August. Secretary read a letter from Mr. E. M. Wilson Company demanding payment -of Seawall and Breakwater Bonus. City Attorney Johns was asked to prepare an opinion concerning the repayment of $84,000.00 to the Construction fund from the Seawall and Breakwater Sinking fund. There being no furtter business the meeting adjourned. Mayor, City of Corpus Christ 10 ,TTEST: ty Secretary SPECIAL MEETING September 6, 1935 Memuers Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, McGloin and Simon, City Ati,okney Jouns. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Thompson and carried the City Secretary was aut send the following telegram. RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPORATION WASHINGTON, D. C. AS CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING TELEGRAM WAS AUTHORIZED TO BE SENT YOU BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THIS SIXTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER NINETEEN THIRTY-FIVE TO -WIT: THE DEED -OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THE WATER PLANT REPAIR REVENUE BONDS WERE GIVEN BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPORATION PROVIDES IN SECTION THREE OF ARTICLE FIVE THAT IF ANY SUCH MORTGAGED PROPERTY SHALL BE DESTROY- ED OR DAP,AGED BY ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER THE CITY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO PROMPTLY AND DILIGENTLY REPAIR REBUILD RESTORE RENEW AND REPLACE THE SAME AND TO PAY THERE - FOR STOP SAID DEED OF TRUST FURTHER AUTHORIZES THE TRUSTEE NAMED THEREIN OR IN CASE OF HIS REFUSAL TO ACT THE LEGAL HOLDER OR HOLDERS OF NOT LESS THAN ONE-FOURTH THE AMOUNT OF BONDS SECURED THEREBY TO PERFORM OR DIRECT THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICE IMPOSED UPON THE CITY BY SAID SECTION THREE ARTICLE FIVE IF THE CITY DEFAUSTS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SAME STOP THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI HEREBY ADVISES THE RECON- STRUCTION FINANCE CORPORA ON THAT IT CANNOT PROVIDE THE FUNDS NECESSARY FOR THE REPAIR OF LA FRUTA DAM BY REASON OF INJURIES THERETO CAUSED BY THE HIGH WATERS OF THE RECENT YLOOD•AND MUST THEREFORE DEFAULT IN THE PROVISION OF SAID SECTION THREE ARTICLE FIVE STOP YOUR ENGINEER ROBERT J CUMMINS OF HOUSTON TEXAS HAS SURVEYED THE INJURY TO SAID DAM AND KNOWS THE REPAIRS NECESSARY TO BE DONE STOP BECAUSE OF SAID INJURIES TO SAID DAM ITS PERMANANCY IS THREATENED AND SUCH DAM IS IN DANGER OF COMPLETE DESTRUCTION AND THE IMMEDIATE REPAIRS ARE IMPERATIVE AND AN EMERGENCY EXISTS FOR THE IMMEDIATE REPAIR OF SAID DAM STOP THE MEMORANDUM LETTER DELIVERED AND SIGNED -BY W. E. POPE OF COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN WASHINGTON ON AUGUST 29, NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE IS HEREBY ENDORSED AND RATIFIED AND THE -- CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PLEDGES ITS FULL COOPERATION TO YOUR ENGINEER IN HIS SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION OF THE REPAIR OF SAID DATA TY SECRETARY - CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST 'i TEXAS .There being no further business the meeting adjourned. bayor, city of Qorpsu Christi ATTEST: C(ity--Searetary REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1935 -•8 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners, :Gibbons, Thompson, MCGldin and Simon, City Engineer Cock, City Attorney Johns and Chief of Police Petzel. Mr. Fred quaile appeared before the Council in regard to the side walk in front of the Leuter Buildings on Staples and Mesquite Streets and asked that the side walk be fixed. Referred to Commissioner Simon. Mr. Wallace Dinn appeared before the Council in regard to water lines in Del Mar Addition. No action was taken. Secretary read an Ordinance. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER TO EXECUTE FOR AN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF. CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT WITH THE BRANIFF AIRWAYS INC., REPEALING ALL CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS HERETOFORE ENTERED INTO WITH SAID BRANIFF AIRWAYS INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES ArteAy,_ ' GIBBONS _ e THOMPSON Aye MCGLOIN Aye,_ SIMON Aye lzed to The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye . GIBBONS Aye THOMPSONA__ ye_._ McGLOIN Aye _ SIMON Aye The Secretary presented a petition containing some 478 signatures from qualified voters in the territory adjoining the City limits, asking that they be admitted to said City. Secretary read an Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ORDERING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE TERRITORY HEREIN DESCRIBED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER 'OR:: NOT SUCH' TERRITORY SHALI::BE :ADMITTED INTO SAID CITY; DEFINING THE TERRITORY TO BE ADMITTED PURSUANT TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING THE PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION IN SUCH TERRITORY' AND NAMING THE OFFICERS THEREFOR; PRE- SCRIBING FORM OF NOTICE OF ELECTION; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye THOMPSON Aye GIBBONS Aye McGLOIN Aye� SIMON Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote:. GILES Aye THOMPSON Aye GIBBONS Aye McGLOIN Aye SIMON Aye AN ORDINANCE WHEREBY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND THE SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY AGREE THAT THE TELEPHONE COMPANY SHALL PAY AN ANNUAL INSPECTION FEE -AND SERVICE CHARGE TO COVER THE COST OF AND TO COMPENSATE THE CITY FOR SER- VICES RENDERED BY THE CITY IN EXERCISING ITS POLICE POWER OF REGULATION AND IN- SPECTION OF THE POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER TELEPHONE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTITNESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY IN THE STREETS, ALLEYS, HIGHWAYS AIM PUBLIC GROUNDS OF THE CITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND AGREEMENTS ARD PARTS OF ORDINANCES ALM AGREEMENTS IN CONFLICT HER�NITH; AND DECLARING AN EL32GENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the Following vote: GILES Aye THOMPSON Aye GIBBONS Aye McGLOIN Aye SIMON Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye THOMPSON Aye GIBBONS Aye MOGL-OIN Aye r SIMON Aye Secretary read an.Ordinance. PRESCRIBINQ THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1935, AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER$ UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED BY ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the Following vote: GILES Aye THOMPSON Avg GIBBONS Aye McGLOIN Aye SIMON Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES " Aye THOMPSON Aye GIBBONS _ Aye McGLOIN Ave SIMON Ave ' Secretary read the following opinion of the City Attorneys Corpus Christi, Texas September 9, 1935 City Council, City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: In Re: Claim of Clarkson D. Cowgill et.al. vs. City of Corpus Christi. It is my opinion that the claim of Clarkson D. Cowgill and Mrs. Delle G. Cowgil , for damages due to the death of their son, John Macy Cowgill, on the 31st day of March, last, should be denied for the following reasons: 1. That the claimants have failed to give notice of their alleged injury withi ninety days after the same is alleged to have been sustained, as required by Section 9, Article 12, of our City Charter. 2. That the City of Corpus Christi and its airport manager had nothing what- ever to do with the race in question, so far as the writer has been able to learn from his investigation of the facts in this matter. Consequently the City of Corpus Christi cannot be liable for any damages due to the death of John Macy Cowgill and this claim should be denied. R:espedtfully submitted'; ('Signed) C. D. Johns City Attorney. The Mayor appointed the following committee,.Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Simon and Mr. Johns to investigate the Franchise taxes for the Bus Lines and Telegraph Companies. The following Reports were read and approved; Engineering Department Fire Marshal A statement presented by the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $50.00 covering a portion of the Oil Exhibit at Houston, Texas, was approved and ordered paid. N Salary and expenses of Mr. H. Dunn in the amount of $66.43 for the month of August were ordered paid. Secretary presented the following bids for moving the band stand in Artesian Park: Corpus Christi Moving and Foundation Company,. $70.00; Bruno -Limon Company, $40.00, both bids being rejected. Commissioner Simon was authorized to move the Band Stand with City forces. City Secretary was authorized to confer with Mr. M. T. Garrett of Houston, Texas in regard to making a P. W. A. Application for an Oyster, Shrimp, and Fish Processing and Packing Plant. suit case. City Attorney, C. D. Johns, was instructed to file'a brief on the McMurray damage City Attorney Johns presented his opinion on using Seawall and Breakwater construc- tion funds in making the necessary repairs on Water Street. Commissioner Gibbons filed a written report commenting on the expenditures and re- commended that steps be taken to curtail expenses. 'i The minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourne . Mayor ATTEST: /,49, J� C ty Secretary r, SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1935 - 11 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, McGloin, and Simon, and City Attorney C. D. Johns. Commissioner Thompson made the following motion; that Mr. G. E. Meisenheimer re- assume his duties as Purchasing Agent and Supervisor of the Water and Gas Department in add- ition to his duties as City Secretary, Tax Assessor and Collector, which was seconded by Commissioner McGloin, and carried by the following record vote: GILES Aye THOMPSON —Aye GIBBONS ^Aye McGLOIN Aye SIMON Aye r There being no further business the meeting adjourned Mayor ATTEST: -Gity Secretary r REGULAR MEETING September.17, 1935 - 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Gibbons, McGloin, and Simon, seting City Attorney Snyder, Chief of Police Petzel and City Engineer Cock. Secretary read an Ordinance. PROVIDING FOR THE RELEASE OF PENALTIES AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES DUE THE CITY UPON CERTAIN COIZITIONS; AP;D DECLARING AN MIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the fallowing vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Ue�.�� ThompsonyA e McGloin Aye Simon Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye J Simon ?Axe Secretary read a Resolution: AUTHORIZING THA ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW INTEREST UPON ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1935,*FIXING THE RATE OF INTEREST TO BE APPLIED AND THE PERIOD DURING 71HICH SUCH A.LLOvDANCES AWAY BE MADE; DEFINING THE AL:OUNT OF ADVANCE PAYMIENTS UPON WHICH SAID ALLOWANCES MAY BE. APPLIED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye The above Resolutionv�as passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye _ Thompson Ay_ e McGloin Aye Simon Aye Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Thompson and carried, fina]f payment of $45.00 ue on the Contract of Mr. Jim Steele for erecting a canopy over the well in Artesian Park Special City Attorney Pichinson read a report franchises of the Nueces Railway and Z. P. Medina and Emelio Colunga. The same was ordered filed. Acting City Attorney Snyder advised the Council in regard to annexation election. He was instructed to prepare an Ordinance to conform to the statues. Secretary presented the audited voucher report for the month of August covering the issuance of Vouchers Nos. 4247 to 5159 italusive, and presented memorandum reports on said report, together with statement of cash appropriations and disbursements to the Mayor and each Commissioner. Upon motion duly carried, the action of the Mayor, City Controller and City Secretary in signing said Vouchers was ratified. -The Minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary Members Present: t Mayor SPECIAL MEETING September 18, 1935 - 4 P. M. Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, McGloin, and Simon. Secretary read a resolution. NOMINATING HARRIGHTON AND CORTELYOU, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, AS THE EPJGIP;EERS TO PRE- PARE PLANS ALI) SPECIFICATIONS AND TO SUPERVISE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEWER SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF COPRUS CHRISTI; REQUESTING APPROVAL OF SAID NOMINATION BY THE ACTING STATE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC 71ORKS ADMINISTRATION AT FT. ,'ORTH, TEXAS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles- Aye Thompson Aye Gibbons Aye McGloin Aye Simon The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Thompson Aye Gibbons Aye McGloin Aye Simon ,.. Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned. SPECIAL MMETING September 20, 1935 - Members Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson, McGloin, and Simon. Secretary read a resolution: NOMINATING TERRELL BARTLETT, AS THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS ALT SPECIFICATIONS AND TO SUPERVISE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER RESERVOIR AND DUPLICATE SUPPLY BLAINS FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; REQUESTING APPROVAL OF SAID NO14INATION BY THE ACTING STATE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION AT FT. WORTH, TEXAS; AIM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter -rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye _ w. Gibbons Aye Thompson Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye _ The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles , Aye McGloin Aye Gibbons Aye Simon A_ Thompson Aye There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING September 25, 1935 - 4 P. 1% Members Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Thompson and Simon, Acting City Attorney.1.cCampbell, City Engineer Cock,.Chief of Police Petzel. Secretary read a petition from the Kavagation Lumber Company asking for an exten- sion to their special permit soncerning building in Chamberlain Addition. Referred to City Engineer Cock with authority to act. Secretary read a petition protesting against Charley Bertch keeping two horses in phis lot on C and D Streets. No action was taken. Mr. Starr and 12r. Sykes appeared before the Council protesting against the City (calling an election for the annexation of additional territory. The matter was deferred til a later date. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the claim of ,'salter Magness in the sum of $300.00 was ordered paid. Secretary read a report from Larry Dunne, City Sanitary Inspector, which was filed. Secretary read an ordinance. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FOR AND CN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A C017TRACT WITH THE TERRELL BARTLETT ENGINEERS, THE TRADE I AYE OF TERRELL BARTLETT, SOLE1,01NNER THER.EM.' EORrZEb-GIBEERIEG.SERVICES_-:TN CONNECTION `f'ITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION OF WORK ON A WATER RESERVOIR AND DUPLICATE SUPPLY MAINS FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; REZUESTING APPROVAL OF SAID CONTRACT BY ME ACTING STATE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION AT FORT WORTH, TEXAS; ATM DECLARING AN E1MRGENCY. Vote All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye THOh'TSON Aye GIBBO KS —Aye SIMCN �x ee McGLOEN Absent _.The .ordinance was finally passed by the following vote: GILES Aye THOIT.-SO N Aye GISBOES Aye SIMO N Aye MCGLOIN Absent M yor ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING October 1, 1935 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Thompson, McGloin, and City Attorney Johns, City Engineer Cock, and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Engineer Cock was in - strutted to issue a special permit for repairs and alterations on the Blacknall warehouse. Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin and carried, the following bills were allowed and ordered paid: G. H. Dunn Salary and expenses as engineer�:of Nueces County Planning Board $65.71 W. R. Ely _ Supplies and expenses $24.08 The following reports were read and ordered filed: Police Dept. Health (Milk & Yleat Inspector, Sanitary Inspector) Fire Dept. Fire Marshal Engineering Dept. Secretary read a memorandum by City Engineer Cock recommending maintenance work on Staples Street be accepted and that Brown & Root be released from their maintenance bond. Secretary eras instructed to advertise for bids for the installation of lights at the Municipal Airport. Secretary read a resolution concerning the Gulf Nater Supply District which was ,deferred to a later date. I Secretary presented the tax roll for the year 1935 as follows: Value of grounds Value of personal property Total Value Total Tax 15,073,600 3,623,010 18,696,610 $3739932,20 Secretary reported no proposals received for the furnihhing of Corpus Christi gas as advertised. Mayor Giles appointed the following gas committee: Commissioners Gibbons, Thomp- son, and City Secretary Yeisenheimer. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, all outlying districts wish- ing to be annexed to the City limits of Corpus Christi, Texas, must petition the City as to subeivisions. Secretary read a petition signed by property owners and tax payers of the Segrest Addition requesting that drainage and shell be placed on some of the streets. Referred to Commissioner S�,non. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: m� City Secretary SPE, CIAL MEETING October 2, 1935 10 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners. Gibbons,Simon, Thompson, McGloin and ity Engineer Cock, City Attorney Johns. Secretary read a report from the City Attorney as follows: "City Council Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: I have examined the proposed resolution offered by the re- presentatives of the Gulf Water Supply Distridt and in my opinion the resolution does not legally bind the City to enter into a contract unless such contract is agreeable to the City Council. The resolution is vague and indefinite in its terms and can- not in my opinion be the basis for any contractual relations between the City and the District, except such as may meet the approval of the City Council at the time a contract or contracts are presented to it. It is possible that this resolution may adversely affect certain projects of the City of Corpus Christi now pending before the Public Works Administration and I respectfully call this matter to your attention. Rewpectfully submitted, (Signed) C. D. Johns City Attorney `secretary read a-resolttion PROVIDING THAT NEGOTIATIONS BE BEGUN WITH THE GULF ?"dATER SUPPLY DISTRICT LOOKING TO THE GRANTING TO SAID DISTRICT BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF A LEASE FRANCHISE IN SAID CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCURING FOR SAID CITY AND ITS CITIZENS A FRESH ;"TATER SUPPLY SUFFICIENT TO CARE FOR THEIR DOMESTIC AND C O=LERC IAL NEEDS AT RATES NOT EXC = t DI1\'G PRESENT RATES AND REDUCING BODED INDEBTEDNESS OF WATER WORKS SYSTIMI, AND DECLARING AN E1,1ERGENCY. WHEREUPON, Mayor Giles stated at an open meeting that he had been named s � as a director in the Gulf Water Supply District but had never qualified as such and did not propose to qualify and had no interest therein, but in view of the fact that he had been appointed a director did not feel that he should take part in a vote upon such Resolution, and thereupon resigned the Mayor's seat to, Commissioner R. A. Thompson, who acted as Mayor Pro Tem in the vote upon the Resolution. Dr. H. R.Giles not voting. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Disqualified GIBBONS Aye S]1:10N Aye THc)MPSON Aye r;cGLOIN Aye The ,resolution was finally passed by the following vote: GILES Disqualified., GIBBONS Ave SIMON Aye THOITSON Aye McGLOIN _ Aye Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by McGloin and carried, the sum of $15,000.00 was ordered transferred from the Gas Fund to the Current Expense Fund and $5,000.00 from the Gas Fund to the Street. Fund. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Thompson and carried, that Dave Pruit be paid the sum $20.00 per month. M. L. Levy and Lou Smith were ordered paid the sum of $150.00 for one month's work on orth Beach section. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, that the gas rates be readjusted. ompson voted No. Mayor Giles appointed the following committee to recommend a revision of water•& gas tes: City Attorney Johns, Commissioner Gibbons and City Secretary Meisenheimer. The Following committee was appointed to confer with the owners of•the Elk's Club ilding: Mayor Giles, Commissioner Gibbons, City Attorney Johns, and City Secretary Meisen- imer. i Motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, that the taxes on Lots 35 a 36, Juarez Addition, be cancelled for.all prior years. There being.no further business, ATTEST: ,J ty Secretary the meeting adjourned. SPECIAL MEETING October 4, 1935 3 P. 11. Yayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons,. Simon, Thompson, McGloin, City Attorney Johns. Secretary read a resolution. RE,UESTING THE HONORABLE JAMES V. ALLRED GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, TO SUBMIT TO THIS SPECIAL AESSIOT OF THE LEGISLATURE A BILL RROPOSINGfTO WITHDRA"d. FROlI SALE OR LEASE MINERALS IN THE NUECES RIVER BED FROM TI'S,' L071ER BOUNDARY OF LA FRUTA D -Z: WES7WARD TO THE JUNCTION OF THE NUECES RIVER TO THE EASTERPq BOUNDARY LINE OF YcMULLEN COUNTY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye TH0'MP3ON Aye rycGLOIN Aye SIMON Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES GIB30 NS TH01r,PSON McGLOIN SIMON Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETII:'G October 8, 1935 4 P. M. 1embers present:.Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, C City Attorney Johns. Secretary read a resolution Thompson, Simon and r:cGloin, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTRAOLLER OF THE CITY 0'10' CORPUS CHRISTI TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH HARRINGTON & CORTELYOU, ENGINEERS , FOR THE DESIGN AND SUPERVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND I12ROVID. ENT OF THE SE,"iER SYSTMrl OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI'¢ SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTINO= STATE DIRECTOR P79A; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote** GILES Ave THOMPSON Aye GI3BONS Aye McGLOIN McGLOIN Aye SIMON Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye THIOMPSON Aye GIBBONS Aye IdcGLOIN Aye SIMON�Ve There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ff� City Secretary REGULAR MEETING October 8, 1935 8 P. M. Al It May r Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners.Gibbons, Simon, Thompson, McGloin IlCity Attorney Johns, City Engineer Cock, Chief of Police Petzel. Mayor Giles presented a lengthy report together with numerous recommendations and requested that the recommendations be adopted by the City Councils Upor motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the recommendations were adopted. Thompson and Mc$loin voting No. Upon adoption of the recommendation by the Mayor under the protests of Commis- sionersThompson and McGloin, Commissioners Thompson and McGloin and City Attorney Johns tendered their resignations. No action taken. Secretary presented the following bids for gasoline: Cities Service Oil Company The Texas Company Gulf Refining Company Humble Oil & Refining Company Pure Oil Distributing Co. Campbell -Turner Oil Co. Yann-Hefley Oil Products s - They were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as per the city Charter. Secretary read the following report from the committee appointed to revise 7later and Gas rates: TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: We, your committee appointed to recommend to the Council a revised Watet & Gas rate, are submitting herewith our recommendation as follows: That the same water rates that were in effect before the 25% reduction made by the revious Council, become effective at the next billing date commenc- ing in Zone �1. First next next next First next next next next next next next That the gas rates be revised as follows: DOb—ESTIC RATE 5,000 cubic feet 5,000 cubic feet 10,000' 100,000 " Minimum- 2000 cubic feet INDUSTRIAL RATE 500 per M 45� per M 400 per M 350per M. 100,000 cubic feet 4009000 500,000 120000000 21000,000 21500,000 21500,000 2,500,000 All additional Respectfully yours, w 250 per M 240 per M 230 per M 221 per M 19¢ per M - 18¢ per M 170 per M 16¢ per M 15V per M (Signed) Geo. E.Gibbons (Signed) C. D. Johhs (Signed) G. E. Meisenheimer Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons, and carried the Saxet gas bill in the amount of $8,140.72 was allowed and ordered paid: Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the taxes oh Lots 8 and 9 Block 11, Ocean View for the year 1927 be cancelled. Secretary presented a platt of a subdivision known as Ocean Drive Addition. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried the subdivision was accepted. Secretary presented the Auditor's monthly report of Receipts and Disbursements. All minutes were read'and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: C ty Secretary G SPECIAL MEETING October 41935 9:30 A. M. Mayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons and Simon.. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the resignation of R. A. Thomp son, Commissioner of Public Property was accepted. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, the resignation of R. B. MCGloJ Commissioner of Police and Public Safety was accepted. Upon motion .by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, theresignation of C. D. Johns, City Attorney was accepted. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, J. J. Pichinson was appointed Acting City Attorney. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and'carried, the expenses of Jack Bonner and Glover Johns "to attend the Airport lanaEers' Convention at Dallas amounting to $70.00 be allowed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. y t Mayor ATTEST: r City Secretary A SPECIAL MEETING October 11, 1935 10:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles,Commissioners Gibbons and Simon and Acting City Attor- ney Pichinson. Upon motion by by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, that commissions for the collections of 1933 -34 taxes collected by Frank L. Wilcox & Company be allowed and ordered paid. This, however, does not include any commission on partial payments collected by them where payments had begun at the City Tax office before the 1933-34 tax rolls were delivered to them. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, that the followingrreductions on tax values as made by the Frank L. Wilcox & Company be approved: 1934 684.31 1933 242.18 1932 582.63 1931 619.59 1930 200:48 1929 50.82 1928 10.00 1927 21.00 1926 6.08 1925. 7.62 $2,424.71 I Upon motion by Simon, secodded by Gibbons and carried,. the maturities due April 10, 1935 on Seawall & Breakwater Bonds to the amount of $115,100.00 be paid. There being no further,business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING 'v Mayo r October 12, 1935 10 A. 11. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons and Simon, Acting City Att©r- ney_PXchinson. Mayor Giles declared that the commissioner of the Department of Police and Public Safety was vacant caused by the resignation of R. B. McGloin and recommended that John Mobley be named his successor. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried John Mob- ley was appointed City Commissioner for the Department of Police and Public Safety. Mayor Giles declared that the commissioner of the Department of Public Property was vacant caused by resignation of Cormissioner R. A. Thompson and recommended W. B. Ray as his successor. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, W. B. Ray was appoint- ed city Commissioner for the Department of Public Property. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, J. B. Hubbard was appointed City Attorney. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST.': . City Secretary SPECIAL MEETIED r r October 14, 1935 3 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon and City Attorney Hubbard ,.Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, that the actions of the council at a special meeting held October 12, 1935 at which meeting the appointments'of John Mobley and W. B. Ray be rescinded, neither of them having qualified. Mayor Giles explained to the council that it was the consensus of some people that due to the fact that he was appointed a director of the Gulf Water Supply District, he auto- matically disqualified himself as Mayor and pending further developments he asked that Mayor Pro Tem Thompson preside. Mayor Pro Tem Thomspan recessed the meeting till 7 P. M. RECONVENED MEETING October 14, 1935 7 P. M. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson presiding. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson asked that a record vote to taken of the members of the council present which was as follows: Giles, Gibbons, Simon, KcGloin and Thompson. Commissioner Thompson tendered his resignation as Commissioner for the Department of Public Property and Mayor Pro Tem, to become effective at 12 A. Y. October 15, 1935. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, his resignation was accepted, Mayor Pr o Thompson stated that under Section 4, Article 6, City Charter there would be a vac cy existing on the above date and risked that his successor be appointed. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, John Mobley was appointed City Commissioner as the successor of R. A. Thompson. There being no further bmsiness, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING 10/15/35 11 A. M. Mayor Pro Tem Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Thompson, Gibbons, McGloin, and Simon. Nir. King, president of the Navigation Board,appeared before the Council and reques- ed police protection of the docks. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, Chief of Police Petzel was given authority to furnish additional police protection at the dockl. City Engineer Cock presented detailed plans and specifications prepared by Harring ton & Cortelyou for our sewer system and recommended that they be approved. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the detailed plans and specifications mere approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ''� City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING or 10/16/35 4:30,P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, McGloin, Gibbons and Acting City Attorney Pichinson. Secretary presented an official bond with John A. Mobley as principal and Standard Accident Insurance Company as surety, in the amount of $2500.00. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Gibbons, and carried, the bond was approved, and hr. Mobley was duly installed as City Commissioner for the Department of Public Property. Mayor Giles presented an opinion from the Assistant Attorney General and asked that it be read. Upon motion by Gibbon, seconded by Simon and carried, Secretary was instruct-.. ed to spread the opinion on the Minutes. "Hon. W. E. Pope,- .Chairman, ope,- Chairman, Rules Committee, Housb of Representatives, Austin, Texas. ` Dear Sir: This will acknowledge -receipt of your letter under date of October 16, 1935 in which you wish to be advised with reference to the following matter: "At the Regular Session of the Forty- Fourth Legislature of the State of Texas, by virtue of Senate Bill No. 479, Chap- ter 361, the Gulf 71ater Supply District was created. (See General and Special Laws of the State of Texas, Volume 2, passed by the Forty -Fourth Legialature.at its Regular Sessiont,Page 1027 to 1036). Under the provisions of Section 27 of said Act, all the powers conferred upon fresh water supply districts by Chapter 4, Title 128 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925 were conferred by said Act upon the Gulf Water Supply District. Article 7913 under said Chapter 4 of said Title 128, it is -- provided that the bonds given by the officers and employees of fresh water supply districts shall be governed by the provisions of Chap- ter 2 of said Title 128. It is provided by Article 7639 under said Chapter 2 of said Title 128 in what manner the directors of such fresh water supply district shall qualify. Such directors are required to make and ender into a good and sufficient bond in the sum of $5,000.00, payable to such district. In addition to the execution of such bond each director shallLake the oath of office prescribed by statute by the Commissioners' Court, except that the name of the district hhall be substituted for the name of the.County in said oath of office. Such bond and oath shall be filed with the County Clerk of the County Within which said district is situated, and after being recorded in the official bond record of such County said bond shall be delivered by the County Clerk to the depository selected by such district. At the time that said Senate Bill No. 479; Chapter 361 of said General and Special Laws passed by the Forty -Fourth Legis- lature, and at all times since Dr. H. R.Giles has been Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi! Under and by virtue of Section 2 of said Senate All No. 479, Dr. H. R. Giles was named one of the directors of the Gulf Water Supply District. Dr. H. R.Giles is now and has been at all times since said election April 10, 1935, the duly con- stituted andacting Mayor of the City.of Corpus Christi. He has never given the bond or taken the oath as provided by said Article 7639, but attended three meetingw of the proposed directors of said Gulf 'Nater Supply District. vvheniit-.was made known to him that he would be required to qualify under the provisons of said Article 7639 if he acted as one of the directors of said Gulf Water Sunply District he declined to make the bond or take the oath as required by said Article 7639. Dr. H. R. Giles executed his bond and gave his oath of of- fice as Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, and at* all times sinch has acted as such and is still acting as Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi. , Please advise: (1) What would be required of Dr. H. R. Giles to qualify as director of the Gulf 'Nater Supply District. (2) Did Dr. H. R.Giles vacate his office as Mayor of the City of Campus Christi by virtue of the acts hforementioned?" Senate Bill No. 479 passed at the Regular Session of the Forty -Fourth Legislature creating.the Gulf Water Supply District pro- videdsthat the management and control of said district shall be vested in a Board of Directors composed of five persons who shall be residents of and freehold property tax payers in the State of Texas; that one director shall be appointed by the Commissioners' Court of each of the five Counties included within the.districtl The Act further provides that the-7meinbers of said Board should, for the first two years, consist of certain specified individuals. Among the names menticned is found that of.H. R.Giles of Nueces County. We do not find in this Bill any provision with reference to the qualifying of any member of said Board of Directors. While it it true that Section 27 thereof provides that all powers now or hereafter conferred upon fresh water supply districts by Chapter 4, Title 128 of the Revised Civil Statutes, 1925, are delegated to the fresh water supply district, we do not feel that this encumbers upon the directors the duty to execute the bond spoken of in Article 7639 Revised Civil Statutes, 1925, and as referred to in your letter. Article 16 of the Revised Civil Statutes, 1925 reads as follows: "Eaeh officer in this State, whether elected or appointed shall; before entering upon.the duties of his office, take and subscribe the oath prescribed by Article 16, Section 1 of the Constitution of this State; and if he shall be required by law to give an official bond, said oath shall be filed with said bond." In view of the above quoted Article, the writer is of the opinion that Dr. Giles, after having been duly appointed as Director of the Gulf 'fiater Supply District, may qualify as such directory by taking the oath provided ih Article 16, Sectionl of the Constitution of the State of Texas. Proceeding now to your question number two, the writer presumes that it is admited that the office of &layor of the City of Corpus Christi` and director of the water board herein referred to are incompatible, and, therefore, under Article 16, Section 40 of,the Pon stitution of the State of Texas, the Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi could not hold and exercise the pourers of said office. It is a well settled principle of law in the State of Texas that upon an officer qualifying for an incompatible office he thereby automatically relin quishes all claim to the prior office. The question'i therefore, involved is whether of not Dr.,Giles has qualified as a director upon the water board of has his actions been sudh as to constitute him a de facto office. We think not. Upon referring to the case of Odem vs. Sinton.Independent School District, 234 S. 111. 1090, we find a case by the Commission of Appeals of Texas upon the identical question here involved, It appears from the statement of facts in this case that G. L. Cellum was city Assessor and Collector of tuxes of Sinton, Texas Subsequent to his qualification as City Assessor and Collector, G. L. Cellum was appointed by the school board "to assess and collect taxes for the school district. To this last office thu said Cellum fAiled to take the prescribed oath or to give.the required bond for the reason that he feared that the two offices were incompatible and the acceptance of the last would be an automatic resignation of the first. It further appears, however, that the said Cellum performed the duty of the tax collector and assessor of the school district as if he were the duly selected and qualified assessor and in the meantime wrote the Attorney General's Department for an opinion with reference to his rights in this respect. The Honorable Commission of Appeals of Texas in ruling upon this statement of facts and holding that the City Tax Collector did not thereby become a de facto officer of.vacate the office previously held and that all actions performed by him were void, rule as follows: "In the absence of a valid election by Cellum to hold the district office, and in having vacated the city office he was not even a de facto district officer. His acts as assessor Eft the taxes of the.school district were therefore void." In the case of )Martin vs. Grandview Independent School District, 266 SW. 607, the Honorable Court of Civil Appeals of Waco, in passing upon a similar situa- tion, rulld as follows: "We consider it settled law in this State that one holding an office of emolment who has duly and legally qualified as such officer and who continues to discharge the duties of such office and is determined not to relinquish the same, cannot, by accepting appointments to another such office and assuming, without qualifying therein, to also discharge the duties thereof, acquire thesttatus of a de facto incumbent of such second office,.so-as to render his actions therein valid even as to third parties and the public." According to the tenor of your letter, Dr. Giles has consistently refused to qualify and refused to relinquish the office of Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, and we, therefore, qubmit that the above cited cases are clearly decisive of the question propounded. That a person cannot be both a de facto and de jure officer has long been settled in this State. It is not only necessary that he accept another office to vacate the prior office but it is further essential that he qualify to the latter office before it will constitute a resignation of the prior office (see Public Office, Tex. Jur. Vol. 34, paragraph 166). wee also in this connection the case of Pruitt et al, vs. Glenrose Independent School District. No. 1, 84 S. We (2) 1004. In view of the above, the wirter iv of the opinion, and you are according) advised that Dr. H. R. Giles did not vacate the office of 1ayor of the City of Cornus Christi by virtue of the Acts aforementioned, and you are further advised that Dr. Giles is ttill the legally qualified and acting Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi regardless of any actions taken with reference to the Oulf Nater Supply District. , Respectfully submitted, Joe J. Alsup Assistant Attotney General Approved by: William McCraw Attorney General of Texas" Upon Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, George E. Gibbon, Jr. was appointed Mayor Pro Tem. Secretary presented the following gasoline bids for furnishing the City of Cornus Christi gasoline forthe next 90 days: Humble Oil & Refining Co. The Texas Company Sinclair Refining Co. Mann-Hefley Oil Products Co. gulf Refining Company Magnolia Petroleum Co. Continental Oil Co. Secretary read a letter from C. D. Johns submitting a proposal and fee to perform all legal services in connection with PWA loans. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, the letter was referred to CommissionerMobley and acting City Attorney Pichin- son. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING 10/18/35 10:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley, McGloin, and Acting City -Attorney Pichinson and 11arcellus Eckhardt. Secretary read a letter from J. B. Hubbard submitting a proposition for handling the City's legal business for a consideration of not less than $500.00 per month. His pro- position ^was refused. A committee composed of Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbpns and Mobley was appoint- ed to recommend a City Attorney. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, City Engineer Cock was au- thorized to issue permit for Hydro -Gas plant on Port Avenue near the Chapman vegetable shed. The meeting was recessed until 3 P. M. RECO17ENED R"-.EETIIG 10/18/35 3 P. Lt. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley, McGloin and Acting City AttoPney Pichinson. Upon motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the�Fseritices of Dave Allen were dispensed with as of this date. Mayor Giles announced that nominations for City Attorney were.row in order. McGloin nominated C. D. Johns at a salary of X500.00 per month. Mobley nominated Allen Davis at a salary of $300.00 per month. Gibbont'i-nominated:Ldwis-.).Ho.ljonds at a salary of $300.00 per month. Nominations were ordered closed and a record vote was taken. FOR LE7313 H. JONES FOR CITY ATTORNEY Giles Aye - Gibbons Aye Simon Aye kcGloin Nay Mobley Nay FOR ALLEN DAVIS FOR CITY ATTORNEY Giles INTO Gibbons Nay Simone Nay McGloin Nay Mobley Aye FOR C. D. JOHNS FOR CITY ATTORNEY Giles Nay Gibbons Nay Simon TTv McGloin Rye Mobley Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Ylayor ATTEST: i e4ry SPECIAL LM ETING 10/21/35 1:30 P. M. b�embers present: Mayor Giles, Gibbons, Mobley, Y.'cGloin, Simon, Acting City Attorne Pichinson and L. H. Jones. Secretary present a bond with Lawis H. Jones as principal and the Standard Accideni Insurance Company as surety in the amount of X2000.00. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by i,obley and carried, the bond was approved, and Lewis H. Jones was duly installed as City Attorney. Secretary presented tabulated bids for furnishing the City of Corpus Christi gas gor the next 90 days as follows: NA1�E GUARANTEE PRICE PRICE FOR 90 DAYS TODAY DISCOUNTS Humble Oil & Refining Co 154¢ 13¢ None The Texas Company None 11¢ None Sinclair Refining Co. 9¢ 9¢ None Dann-Hefley Oil Products Co. 9¢ 8¢ None (1¢-3I�i Gulf RefiningCo. 13 3/4¢ 11¢ (1¢-3 to 10L7 Magnolia Petroleum Co. 114¢ 9¢ None (1¢-3M Continentai?Oil Co. 11¢ 13¢ (1¢-3 to 10LI Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried contract was awarded to Sinclair Oil Company. Simon present. Plumbing Inspector i7oyos reported to'the Council that a sewer line in the 1600 block on Seventh Street was broken causing a hazard -in the street. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried it was referred to Commissioner Mobley, City Engineer Cock, Plumbing Inspector Noyes and City Attorney Jones, Mayor Giles presented a contract of Johns, MoCampbell, Snyder covering le gaL natters in connection with PWA projects for our sewer and reservoir. It was refused by the Council. There being no ftirther business, the meeting was adjourned 'TTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL hZETTING GA r. October 22, 1935 2;30 P. 11. members present: Ylayor Giles, Commiss�onetb-:Gibbons, Simon, McGloin, Mobley, and City Attorney Jones, J. J. Pichinson. Secretary read an ordinance PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY WATERWORKS DEPART1v:ENT, REPEALIEZ ALL ORDINANCES AKD PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN COT-FLICT HERE.,VITH, AND DECLARING AN E1.1ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the -'following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons aye Simon Nay YcGloin Aye Mobley Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following.vote: Giles Aye Simon ,� Mobley Aye Gibbons Aye McGloin Aye ATTEST: ThereJbeing no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING October 25, 1935 Y.ayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin, and City Attorney Jones, Special Attorney Pichinson, City Engineer Cock. Secretary read a resolution: ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF TIM UNITED STATES TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO AID BY JAY OF GRANT IN FINANCING THE COES TRUCTION OF ILI'ROVE1,�NTS AND EXTENSIONS TO WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF CITY OF ` CORPUS CHRISTI AND DECLARING AN 1 .ERGENCY. > Mayor Giles referred to his recommendations made at a previous meeting in regards to salaries and car allowances and asked that the matters.be deferred until after November 1st Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Carl Curlee was appointed Airport manager.. Upon motion by Gibbo4s:, seconded by Simon and carried, funds were appropriated for t the expenses of Robert talker, Carl Curlee and Russell Lundber& to cover expenses to Dallas to inspect airport lighting equipment. There being no further business, the _meeting adjourned. ATTEST: `'- •City Secretary REGULAR MEETING actober , 29` 11935 8 P.. M. 'f Mayor 4 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mobley and City Engineer Cock, City Attorney Jones, and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Judge I. W. Keys appeared before the council and asked that the west side of Port Avenue north of Leopard be used for industrial purposes. Refdrred to City Attorney and City Engineer. A. E. Dabney appeared before the council and demanded payment of $3000.00 Seawall and Breakwater bonds. No action was taken. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, note and interest of Game - well Company in the amount of $4,615.00 was ordered paid. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by 1,11cGloin and carried, the Payor was authorized to s sign the lease contract between the City.of Corpus Christi and Bob Dobson. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by YcGlcin and carried, the sum of X300.00 was order- ed paid to Judge H. R. Sutherland. Secretary read a Resolution LTE UPITED STATES TO THS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCLPTIrdG THE OFFER OF T AID BY WAY OF GRALT Ir: FIYAYCIrG THE CONSTRUCTIOY OF II!:PROT3YEATS AND EX- TENSIONS TO .VAT�R'a70RK3 3YST:2'. OF CITY OF CORPUS CI-ISTI AND DECLARING -AN MP,]EZGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: HH. R.Giles Aye Joe Simon wee R• B. McGloin Aye John P,obley Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Ave The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: H. R.Giles Aye R. B. 11'cGloin Aye Geo. E.Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye John 1obley Aye All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: SPECIAL %IEETITG f October 30, 1935 2:30 P. Pi. Tvembers present: 11ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Yobley, Simon and YeGloin, Secretary read a -Resolution ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE UNITED STL�l ES TO TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI NL'EC S COUNTY, TEXAS, TO AID BY "',AY OF LOAN AND GRANT IN FIFANCII-G ThE COP;STRUCTION OF EXTE�,'SIGNS TO THE COLLECTOR SYSTEP„ AND COr;LETE Pte""1 TRE=TING FLIT AND D CLARIYG AN EL-ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Ii. R. Giles Aye R. B. KcGloin eye Geo. E.Gibbons Ay, Joe Simon Aye John MTobley Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye R.B. P..cGloin Y�y e Geo. E. Gi ,bons Ay Joe Simon Aye John I,.obley Aye busineps, the -nee_tir. *ourned.: -_ -.€ - ___, Secretary read -an ordinance.,-- - - AUTHORIZING THE A1.20MMEET OF THE CONTRACT ENTERED INTO ON THE 28th -DAY OF JANUARY, 1935, BLTNEEN MATT T. +JAGNER, G. 1111. HUBBELL AND C. F. DODERE, CONSTITUTING THE BChDFOLDERS j CityCO1a ITTEE FOR TIT' CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THE CITY OF i CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, HAVING FOR ITS PURPOSE THE RaUPuDING OF ALL OUTSTANDIM TAX SUPPORTED BCNDS OF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI; EXCLUSIV =LR OF STATE AID SLL AND BREAK,,ATER CONSTRUCTIGN BONDS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF PROPER FUNDS TO PAY INzEST AND2.:ATL'RITIES ON OUTSTANDING BGDD OBLIGATIONS AND ON REFUNDING BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye YcGloin Aye ' Mobley Aye Simon Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye u,cGloin Aye Yobl ey Aye ; Simon Aye -- -eye SI2,.ON The above Ordinance was passed by -the following vote: GILES AYE 1,"CGLOIN AYE GIBBONS Aye SIr,.0y. AY -E l'_OBLEY Aye I__ d - � $:u s. f .. R t The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: H. R.Giles Aye R. B. McGloin Aye Geo. E.Gibbons Aye Joe Simon :eye John Mobley Aye All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r - r r SPECIAL M.EETIN-G October 30, 1935 2.30 P. M. I Commissioners Gibbons, Y.obleyj Simon and McGloin.. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Y-obley, Simon, Gibbons, and L.loin, City Attorney Jones. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Engineer Cock was instructed to issue permit to the Oil City Brass Works to erect a building on Port Avenue. Secretary read an ordinance APlROVING THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN TNIE PROCEEDINGS FOR RE.AsDJUSTM LENT OF CERTAIN OF THE LUN,ICIPAL DEBTS OF SAID CITY IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF M 11 UNITED STATED FOR THE SOUTHERN DIS TRIC T OF TEXAS UnER AND IN PURS'UAN'CE OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF M:AY 24, 1934, AS FOLTIM IN CHAPTM 34y;48 STAT.798,TITLE 111SECTIONS 301 to 303, IT:CLUSIVE, U.S.C.A. ,TOGETHER WITH =TBITS ATTACHED TO SUCH PETITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF SAMA IN THE AFORESAID COURT AND E1207MRING THE PROPER OF- FICIALS TO EXECUTE ANS NZ MAKE AFFIDAVITS TO SAIZE AUTHORIZING AM:PO''"TMING THE CITY ATTORM TO PERFORM;. ALL LEGAL SERVICES NECESSARY IN THE FILING, T.:AINTEN'$.NCE, AND HANDLING OF SAID CAUSE TO FINAL ADJUDICATION THEREOF, RATIFYING THE PLANT OF READJU3 M..1NT FILEN IN CONYESVTION; WITH AND AS A PART OF SAID PETITION: AND DECLARINrTG AN Z141ERG. NCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye - GIBBONS-�- e M;OBLEY - Aye M.CGLOIN 7yT e SIN..ON� Ty - The above Ordinance was passed b1r the following vote: GILES AYE GIBBONS Aye _ I.OBLEY Aye M.0 GL O I N AYE S D,.O r AYE II_1 - 1Wr$u r► - w A. I Upon:.motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried..funds were appropriated to cover expense -a of the Nlayor, City Attorney Joncg, Commissioner Yobley and City Secretary Ieisenheimer for a trip to hew York in regards to water matter. ;w'Sepretaryread an .ordinance AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS; SANITARY SE'PTER SYS - TEM, REVEEUE BOKDS 9 SERIES 19359 $334,000 BEARIIZ 4�o INTEREST, TO SECURE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSIONS TO THE COLLECTOR SYST21.' AND A COTTPLETE 1%TE'N TREATING PLANT IN AND FOR SAID CITY, PRESCRIBING TH.L,: FORD OF' BOND, PLE T..._w._ DGIP G THE REVE1\-UES OF SAID SYST24TO TlE PAYMENT OF PRIlCIPAL AND INTEREST REST OF 341DS AFTER PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENSE OF OPERATING SAID SYSTEM, MAKING CERTAIN COVE -17, 7TS OF THE CITY IN REFER ' k.EiuCE TO TII✓ BOP<D FUND FROT„ ;"d�iICH SAID PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ARE TO BE PAID: PROVIDIPG THAT THE HOLDER OR IIOLDE-S OF SAID _ O I2S SHAD TEV HAVE THE RIGHT TO DEMAND PAn Er 1' OF SAID ODLIGATICNS OUT OF ANY FUNDS RAISED OR TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN C OEFLIC T HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EIC, I RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R.Giles Aye R. B. LcGloin Aye Geo.E.Gibbons Aye Joe Simon aye John &obley _Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the-follow1hg H. R. Giles Aye R. B. '-cGloin Aye Geo. E.Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye John Mobley Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. / A t/ ATTEST: Itiayo r City Sedretaary REGULAR 1,,EETING November 5, 1935 8 P. 11. bembers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Gibbons, McGloin and City Engi- neer Cock, City Attorney Jones. Ylayor Giles reported that North Beach water main across the ship channel was leaking and requested that City Engineer Cock obtain the services of a diver to ascertain the extent of the damages and make the necessary repairs. The following monthly reports were read and ordered filed: Engineer :ilk& 1. -'.eat Insoector Sanitary Inspector Health Dept. Fire Police On motion by Gibbons, seconded by 1�cGloin and carried, the Saxet Company bill in the amount of "7,146.40 was approved and ordered paid, less the amount due the %"cCamobell lease. Secretary presented an inventory of '11. T. Grant & Co. requesting that the assessed valuation be set as per this inventory. Referred to Finance CorrAnissioner Gibbons, City Engineer Cock, and City Attorney Jones for investigation and report. Secretary read petition signed by citizens of the Monterrey District requesting lights to be placed in and around Lovenskiold Park. Referred to'Street Cormissior,rr Simon. Secretary presented bids on 239 rolls of reinforcing wire which were tabulated pending the approval of the 111PA. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no f urthrr business, the meeting adjourned. c' ATTEST: ' City secretary SPECIAL 1, EETIT,'G November 7, 1,35 9 A. M IGiayor 11'embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and City Engi- neer Cock, City Attorney Jones. MIr. Harry Vilder appeared before the council offering to sell them the reserve water supply for $10,000.00 This water supply is on the Guadalupe River, north of Green Lake and above the conjunction of the San Antonio River and the Guadalupe River. This purchase price will include all the water rights, filings, engineer's plans and estimates, and the water rights are good for ten years. The Council agreed to investigate the matter and report it at an early date. L.r. Ed Rhea appeared before the council on behalf of the County Anti -Tubercular Asso ciation who proposed bringing a public health nurse to this county and city for the purpose of educating the citizens along lines of sanitation and public hygiene. i'he CQtnty has agree to appropriate ;100.00 per month for a period of one year and theCity was requested to appro- priate w50.00 per month which aggregate sum is to be used in payment of the nurse's salary. Lotion by Simon, seconded by.Gibbons and carried, the•City agreed to appropriate �y50.00 per month from the Current Fund for this purpose. City Engineer Cock brought up the matter of new sewer line for the new high school which will require the purchase of 520 ft. of loin. cast iron pipe, two man -holes at an esti- mated construction cost of X795.00 which the City is requested to purchase, the money to be returned to them by the PMI as a refund on the sewer loan. PWA labor is to be used on this project. The matter referred to City Engireer Cock for investigation. There being -no further business, the meeting adjourned. L� ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL TZE TING November 8, 1935 9 A. 11. savor 1.'errbers present: Yayor Giles, Corz-Asgioners Gibbons, Simon, Y.cGlbin, City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock. George Poulos and Lr. Allen appeared before the Council requesting a lease on certai municipal property behind the Forty & Eight Arena on the Municipal Pier for the purpose of erecting a wrestling arena. The matter was discussed by the council and referred to Cormissi er Simon. 1 Secretary re4d a resolution PROVIDII`kG FOR THE r"iDJUSTYIETv7 OF ;"'ATTR RATES, ACKNO7,,1EDGI1;G THAT CERTAIN FUT:DS TO BE ADV2i1710ED FOR TIE REPAIR OF LA Fr UTA DAMP SHALL i.7,. VE A FIRST LIEN ON CERTAIN REVETNyS AND PROPERTY, PROYIDIT G FOR DEPOSIT IN A TRUST FUND OF A SPECIFIEC ATY:OUNT OF THE REVELITEUS OF THE `,VATEIR SYST:ETvi OF THE CITY OF CORFUS CHRISTI, AGREEING TO THE =GAGIT-,G OF AN ENGINEER FOR RE- PAIR vORK TO B DONE ON LA FRUTA DU,.`, ALTTHORIZIT G AND DIRLGTIr?G TEE T-AYOR TO COTeSENT TO THE EXECUTIOT' AND APPROVAL, OF CERTAIN COT; TRACTS IN GEYERAL AT,'D OF A SPECIFIED COITRACT IN PARTICULAR, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTTv°EA'T OR DESIGNATION OF AN AUDITOR UPON CERT -AIN CONDITIONS; AGREEING UPON COT'STRUC- TION OF PROVISIOTT'S OF CERTAIN RE'SOLUTION AND DECLARING AN EI,PERGENCY. The Charter rule `,las suspended by the following vote: y Giles Aye Gibbons Aye L.cGloin nye Simon Aye Mobley Absent The Resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles _ Aye Gibbons Aye McGloin, Aye Siiaon Aye lt:obley Absent Secretary was authorized to sent telegram to Yr. Hatt T. 111agner, Chairman of Bond- holders' Committee and L:r. Frank W. Kuehl, councel of the R. F. C . , Washington, advising them cl of the council's action in passing the above resolution. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I:ayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 9, 1935 4 P. M Members present: Giles, McGloin and Simon, City Engineer Cock, Associate City Attorney Kirkham, Terrell Bartlett of San Zntonio, Harry 'Hilder, lir. Gross, John Cunningham. N.r. Bartlett submitted plans and specifications for duplicate supply main and reservoir and explained details of the plans and specifications. The Council approved the on date set for advertising for bids Mr. Bartlett's option. I.1otion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, plans and specifications were informally approved. Secretary read a resolution t, AUTI;ORI-LJING TAIL I.11AYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER TO EXECUTE A C011. , ACT WITH G. R. CLARK ET F'URCHASIM. CERTAIN :FARTS OF LAIC FOR RESERVOIR SITE'; 1,0i iFIE CITY OBTAII�IIG THE LOAN AIM GRANT FROI:� THE P.W.A. DEPEi� �T U FOR TiI� RESyI:VOIR. The Carter rale was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Absent JcGloin Aye Simon Aye I,_Lobley absent The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Absent I:cGloin Aye Simon Aye Kobley Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST' : (- I layor City Secretary REGULAR MEETING November 12, 1935 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, CorzAssioners Gibbons, Y'cGloin and Simon, City Attorney Jones and City Engineer Cock. Judge Julius H. Schleyer, representing the Gulf Water Supply District, appeared before the Council and explained the plans and purposes of the District. He requested the Council to nominate a representative for Nueces County on the directorate, there now exist- ing a vacancy. He presented a proposal from the District to the City of Corpus Chr rw"aa and explained the proposal in.detail, which proposal was taken under advisement by the Countil for investigation and action at a later date. Mr. Carl Curlee, airport manager, vead an inventory of material supplies and build- ings on the airport property. He also read a report of the income and operating cost and of anticipated revenues and expenses. Mr. Curlee was requested by the Mayor to extend every ef- fort in getting the airport lighted. Mr. Price, employee of the Southern Alkali Corporation, appeared before the Council who told of a number of new houses they proposed to erect in the Baymore addition and present- ed a proposal requesting the City to extend the present sewer main to the City Limits, Southe Alkali Corporation to build their own sewer line in the addition and extend it to meet the City's main. The matter was referred to City Engineer Cock for investigation and report. Mayor Giles referred to complaints he had received from the Fehr Baking Company, Eureka Laundry and from Mr. Eidson on the Flour Bluff Line, in regards to low pressure on thes gas lines, whrch—sc-emect o b the-4au-se--s-f--an.. ,nadegii t.e—supply •of gas. The matter was dis- cussed at length and referred to the Engineer Dept. Mr. George Poulos appeared before the Council requesting a report and investigation of advisavility of granting him a lease of City property located on the Municipal pier. Com- missioners Gibbons and McGloin and City Engineer Cock were appointed as a committee to dis- cuss the matter with Mr. Samsons who manages the 40 & 8 Arena and try to come to some kind of an agreement whereby the 40 & 8 Arena could be used by Mr. Poulos. Mr. Lyons, of the Acme Concrete Pipe Co, presented data from the Southwestern Labor - stories on concrete pipe which was turned over to the Engineer's Department for their files. Russell Lundberg reported on the proposed equipment for lighting the airport and discussed the merits of•the various types of such equipment. Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING T113 MAYOR TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A COIT _ACT OF PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE `1`vITH GEORGE R. CLARI, JR. , KARION CL1.1, 2LR, A. CLEMMER, GENEVIEVE HOL71ORTHY AND. GEORGE Z. MERRIMAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE 'HILL OF ELLEN Ya4 gRIMAN, DECEASED, AND TO ACCEPT IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IffEEN CONDITIONS THEREIN YWZD ARE GOmPILED =WITH, CERTAIN LANDS AND PRE21I3E3 TO BE USED AND UPON ,RICH TO CON- STRUCT 01ATER RESERVOIRS FOR THE 1,7ATER SYSTEM OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, RE-,�,UESTING APPROVAL OF SAID CONTRACT OF PURCHASE BY THE ACTING STATE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC ';dORK:S ADMINISTRATION AT FORT `WORTH, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter -rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye_^__ 11cGLOIN Aye SIhON Aye MOBLEY Absent GIBBONS Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye McGLOIN Aye 311ON Aye 14OBLEY Absent GIBBONS Aye Secretary read a resolution AUTHORIZILTG TIL %AYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND DIRECTING HIM AS SUCH MAYOR FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CON- SENT TO THE EXEC 'TION BY RECONSTRUCTION FINALCE CORPORATION OF AN AGREEMENT B3M',` ZN ME RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPORATION AILD MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COYPANY FOR WORK TO BE DONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REPAIR OF LA FRUTA DAY IN FORM AND CONTEXT SATISFACTORY TO TIm' CONTRACTING PARTIES , AND TO APPROVE SUCH CONTRACT AKD AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye SIMON Aye 111CGL01N Ade MOBLEY Absent Gibbons Aye WMA The.above,Resolution was passed By the following vote: GILES Aye MCGLOIN Aye GIBBONS Aye SIMON Aye YOBLEY Absent Secretary read an ordinance AMENDING THE THIRD PARAGRAPH, PAGE 29 OF AN ORIGINAL ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ON THE 4th DAY OF NOVE1MER, 1$35, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4359*000.00 OF REVENUE BONDS TO SECURE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSIOY03 TO THE COLLECTOR SYSTEM AND A COYPLETE NEIV TREATING PLANT IN AND FOR SAID CITY, AND DESCRIBING THE FORD: OF THE BONDS, ETC., AND AMENDING PARAGRAPH 5 OF SAID BOND ORDINANCE PASSED ON THE 4th DAY OF NOVIZIBER, 1935, AND AMENDING PARAGRAPH 129 SUB -SECTION (b) DF SAID BOND ORDINANCE, AND DECLARI M AN F11ERGENCY . The Cherter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES -Ave GIBBONS Awe MCGLOIN Aye SILLON Aye t.OBLEY Absent The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES _Aye GIBBOrS Ave MCGLOIN Ave SIMON Aye MOBLEY Absent Secretary read a resolution CORRECTING AN AMENDING SECTION 1, OF PAGE 21 OF AN ORIGINAL RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF AN ELECTION HELD ON THE 8TH DAY OF .JUNE, 1935, DECLARING THE RESULT OF AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF ISSUANCE OF $4359000.00 OF REVENUE BONDS FOR T1 PURPOSE OF FINANCING REPAIRS, IMPROV ITENTS AND EXTENSIONS TO THE SANITARY SE',TR SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CFMISTI AND THE PLEDGING OF THE REVENUES OF THE SANITARY SE',"1ER SYST L TO THE PAYMENT THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN . EMERGENC Y. the Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Ave GIBBONS Ave YCGLOIN Aye SIY.ON Ave MOBLEY Absent GILES Aye .GIBBONS Ave MCGLOIN _ Aye SIMON Aye MOBLEY Absent Secretary presented the Auditor's monthly report of Receipts and Disbursements for October, 1935. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor, City of Uorpus ATTEST: City Secretary I# SPECIAL MEETING November 13, 1935 4 P. M. s ti , T exa Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mob- ley, City Engineer Cock and City Attorney Jones. H. S. Bonham, attorney of Live Oak County, made a formal demand for the repair. 0 of the Mathis-Lamto road. Referred to City Attorney Jones and City Engineer Cock. Commissioner Mobley and City Secretary Meisenheimer made their report on negotiations with the Bondholders' Committee in New York. Upon motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried the salaries of employees will remain the same until December 1, 1935. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ity Secretary r Z6 441�A _17 Mayor SPECIAL YM2 TING November 22, 1935 2 P. a3. lembers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioner Gibbons, Simon, Yobley, McGloin, City ATtorney Jones, And City Engineer Cock. Secretary read a Resolution AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRITI AND DIRECTING HIML AS SUCH MAYOR FOR AND OK BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS GHRI3TI TO EXECUTE A REZUEST AID APPLICATION LADE BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Old' THE 221-D DAY OF NOVE1,BER, 1935, IN THE b;ATTE:R OF DOCKET N0. 88649 CORPUS CHRISTI SEVER PLANTS ENG. REF. NO. 9099 FOR AN INCREASE IN THE ALLOTMENT MADE BY PUBLIC WORKS ADY.INISTRATION IN SAID MATTER, AND DEC LARIT.G AN EMBI RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIuON Aye R. B. bCGLOIN Aye JOHN 1`0BLEY Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SI1ON Aye R. B. YICGLOIN Aye JOHN YOBLEY Aye Upon motion by Simon, seconded by kcGloin and carried, the Junior Chamber- of Commerc was given permission to charge admission to a air show to -be given at the Municipal Airport, the proceeds of.which will be used for improvements on the airport. Motion by bobley, seconded by LeGloin and carried, that the City go on record as accepting the proposal between the City of Corpus Christi and the Bondholders' Committee in regards to the release of $90,000 of the Water -Fund. The City Attorney wassinstructed to pre pare a Resolution. Upon motion by Mobley, seconded b y,LcGloin and carried, the present salaries of the employees will remain the same until further.i•not�cb ,,:;Za and that Employees be paid their_sa ies for the month of December on December 20th. Secretary; read a Resolutions .,,7; 0 . , rn CONSENTING TO AND IN ALL THINGS RATIFYING AND APPROVING ON THE PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT AND COYTRACT ENTERED INTO AND EXECUTED BY AND BE7,VEEN THE RECONSTRUCTION F IN ,, ::E -C ORRORATION1 AND= THE - --- -__ MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COYPAN'Y AND DECLARING Ali EP:ERGENCY. Tl , 'The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: ...H.R..GILESW. Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SI1UON _ Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye JOHN YMBLEY Aye r The Kesolution was passed by the following vote: H. R.-GILES T Ave GEJ. E. GIBBONS `'g Ave JOE SIMON Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye JOHN M OBLEY Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1935 9 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners..Gibbons,_Simon and McGloin, City At- torney Jones, City Engineer Cock. Secretary read an Ordinance RELEASING THE INTEREST AND PENALTY ON ALL TAXES DUE AND PAYABLE TO THE CITY .OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR A SPECIFIED TIYt E; SUSPENDING ALL LAT71S AND PARTS OF 1=3 IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; RATIFYING AID CONFIRMING THE COL- LECTION OF TAXES WITHOUT PENALTY AND INTEREST TO THIS DAY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ' v The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON AVe JOHN MOBLEY Absent R. B. MCGLOIN Aye The above Ordinance was passed -by -the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS _ Ave JOE SIMON _ Aye JOHYi YOBLEY Absent R. B. ryCGLOIN Aye Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Secretary was authorized to advertise for bids for reinforced steel to be used on the Cole Park project. A grou of t V represen ative business men and citizens -appeared before the council and discussed in length both pro and con the passing of a resolution in regards to the pro- posal to the Bondholders committee. All actions were deferred to a later date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor--'_' ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR kEETING November 26, 1935 8 P. Y. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Mobley, And City Engineer Cock, City Attorney Jones, Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Secretary read a proposal from H. S. Wilder in regards to water rights on Guadalupe River. Referred to City Attorney. Secretary read a Resolution �v AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A C OT'TRACT XITH THE BRANIFF AIR71AYS, INC.; DATED THE 25th DAY OF NOV., 19359 AND DECLARING AN IMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Awe JOE SIMON Absent GEO. E. GIBBON'S Aye R. B. YUGLO IN Aye JOHN YOBLEY Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: H.R. GILES Aye JOE SI14ON hbsent GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye JOHN MOBLEY nye Upon motion by Mlobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, printing on the Sewer bonds was given to the Clegg Company. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary r� Gael Mayor SPECIAL 1EETING November 27, 1935 10:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Mobley, City Engineer Cock, City Attorney Jones. Secretary read a Resolution AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTIM THE b�AYOR OF ME CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO 111AKE. A PROPOSAL TO THE BCN'DHOLDERS C012,ITTEE OF THE CITY OF CORFUS CHRISTI "INTER REVENUE BONDS, SUBJECT TO PROPOSAL BEIEG PLACED IN THE FORrti OF A CONTRACT, IF ACCEPTED, AND THEREUPON BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND EXECUTED BY THE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE SAID BOI-,73HOLDL tS COY1ITTEE , AND DECLARING AN EPIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIMON absent GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye - R. B. &,CGLOIN Aye JOHN YMBLEY Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: ?. H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIMON Absent GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye JOHN IrOBLEY Aye Mlotion by Gibbons, seconded by kobley and carried, Judge Moursund be paid $150.00 on his agreement with the City in regards to water bonds and also $30.00 for expenses. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Ifayor ATTE T: City Secretary L SPECIAL MEETING November 29, 1935 2:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Cornnissioners Gibbons, Mobley, Simon and City Engineer Cock, City Attofney hones. Upon motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, Commissioner Gibbons was authorized to purchase cable for airport lighting. I. 11. Singer was instructed to get option on Blocks 46 and 47, Beach Addition for a sewer plant site. Upon motion by gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, renditions of Reed Automobile �;ompany and W. 1. Grant Company was accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.. ATTEST: ' City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING December 2, 1935 10:30 A. M. r 'Icve�� ir Member's'present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley, 111cGloin City attorney Jones. Secretary read a resolution CONSENTI1rG TO, AUTHORIZITZ AND APPROVING A CONTRACT BET'7EEIT THE t CITY OF CORPUS CIMISTI, TEXAS`; AND THE BONDHOLDERS COTcIITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIREC TINCT THE MAYOR AND C Ol21TROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE Tl SAlI.E IN RIALF OF THE CITY Did CORPUS CHRISTI;_ AND DECLARING AN EYERGEECY. The Vharter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. ?i. Giles Aye Geo. &. Gibbons Joe Simon Aye ". B.1LcGloin Aye John Mobley ye The Resolution was passed finally by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye —' R. B.McGloin "—'eye John Mobley "ye There beirg no further business, the meeting adjourned. ' mayor ATTEST: City secretary REGULAR 1..=, TING December 3, 1935 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin. Simon and City Bngineer Cock, City nttorney Jones, and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. The City was asked. to take an ad in the Port of Corr+u s Christi Publication: Referred to Connissioner Gibbons and City Secretary Meisenheimer. F- x The following reports for the month of November were read: Police Department Health Department Sanitary Inspector Engineer Department Fire Marshal ire Department Secretary read an ordinance PROVIDING FOR A LICENSE CHARGE FOR GASOLINE STATIONS OCCUPYING OR USING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR ITS VIOLATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Joe Simon AYS ty.e, H. B.MeGloin -Absent John Mobley the Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye R. B. McGloin y John Mobley Absent Secretary read an ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5119 SAKE BEING AN ORDINAI;CE REGULATING THE OPERA - ION AND USE OF AUTOI;iOBILES ENGAGED IN THE BUSIrESS OF CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE :'1ITHIN THE CITY OF COR7US CHRISTI A.YD PROVIDIrG FOR THE LICENSIVG, INSURING AND BONDING OF SAME, AND PRESCRIBITG PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, ADDING A NEW CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The "harter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles A. Geo. E.Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye K. B. McGloin Aye John Mobley sen yhe Ordinance was passed by the following vote: } H. R. Giles-----A�yee---- Geo. E. Gibbons �_ Joe Simon Aye R. B .McGloin -Q-"P John Moblpy +,s Secretary read an Ordinance RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COR7US CHRISTI ON THE ONE PART AND W. H.' YCELROY ON THE OTHER PART FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING W. H. MCELROY THE RIGHT TO BOTTLE AVD SELL MI12RAL WATER PRODUCED BY THE ARTESIAl`4 PARK, CORPUS CHRI STI , TEXAS, AND PROVIDING THE RIGHT OF W. H. MCELROY TO CONSTRUCT PIPE LINE FRUE WELL TO HIS BOTTLING PLANT AND PROVIDING THAT SAID W. H. 110ELROY PAY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FIVE CENTS -PER GALLON ON WATER SOLD BY HIM. he farrgoing Ordinance was read a Regular Meetirg of the City Council held on the 3rd day of December, 1935, and passed to second reading by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye Geo. E. Gibbonsyyee Joe Simonyam_ R. B.McGloin Aye John Mobley WA sent_ Secretary read the Audited Voucher Report for the month of november, coverineAhe issuance of Vouchers #6854 to 7669 and presented memorandum reports on said report together In with the statement of Receipts and Disbursements to the Mayor and each Commissioner The action of the layor, City Controller and City Secretary in signitg' vouchers was ratified. . Upon motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, Carl Curlee, airport manager, was given a salary of $135900 per month and 115.00 car allowance. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING December 4, 1935 r 00 Cf Am Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners. Simon, 1cGloin, City Attorney Jones. Secretary read a Resolution AIITfiORIZI2,G ZIE EXTENSION OF THE TIME FOR DEPOSIT OF OVERDUE INTEREST COUPONS FROY. TiL 1,11ATER ..REVENUE BONDS AGGREGATING NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS($90,000.00), MENTIONED IN AND SET OUT IN A CONTRACT B E7,7EEN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THE BO1`'D- HOLDERS' COT.11TTEE FOR TTEE WATER REVE11UE B01'D3 AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI NATIONAL BANK AS ESCROW ACEPaT, FROM' DECEI�IBER 9th, 1935, TO DEC ECRM ER 13, 1935, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles AA_ Geo. E. Gibbons Absent Joe Simon Aye R. B. LcGloin Aye John Mobley Absent The Resolution was passed by the fdllowing vote: H. R. Giles Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Absent Joe Simon Awe _ R. B. MCGloih Aye John Mobley Absent were authorized: Upon motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the following transfers X600.00 from the Gas Fund to Water Reservoir Construction Fund. X90,000.00 from the 'Nater Fund to Y"later Reservoir Construction Fund. Upon motion by IcGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the sum of $50.00 was appro- priated for advertising in Scottish Rite News. Secretary; read a, resolution t y „ C4 r: 1u Si:; • R EZUESTING PERMISSION AND APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION TO AUTHORIZE AIM PEP14IT THE USE OF OTHER TYPES OF PIPE THAN IS MENTIONED IN THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SE"1ER PROJECT NO. 88641 AND DECLARING --'AN E1ti1ERGENCY._ ..,-T. The Charter rule was suspended by the followir_g vote: _ . H. R.Giles Ade _ Geo. -E.-0ibbons Absent Joe Simon Aye R. B. McGloin Aye., John h;obleyt`-""� "`'Absent The Resolution was passed by the following vote: I H. R. Giles Aye Geo. E.Gibbons Absent Joe Simon Aye R. B. McGloin Aye John Mobley Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Idayor ATTEST: Dity Secretary SPECIAL YEETING December 5, 1935 10 A. M. members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mobley, and City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock, and Terrell Bartlett. Secretary presented the following Bids for a ten million gallon reservoirx: and connecting main: N.C. Stewart Dellone Construction Co. McKenzie Construction Co. Chamberlain & Strain Crane Uo. The bids were ordered laid on thetable for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, that Terrell Bartlett be paid 3% of his contract on reservoir project. There being no further business, the meeti.rg adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: " City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING December 5, 1935 4 P. M. I 'embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon and McGloin, City Engineer Cock. Secretary presented bids for furnishing the City of Corpus Christi reinforced steel and wire mesh for Cole nark project as follows: San nntonio Machine & Supply Co. Alamo Iron Works The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. � Layor ATTEST: City Secretary Members present: SPECIAL MEETII:G December 7, 1935 Mayor Giles,Comrissioners Gibbohs, McGloin, Simon and Yobley, City Engineer Cock, Terrell Bartlett. Tabulation 6f bids for the construction of Reservoir and connecting mains were pre- sented as follows: N. C. Stewart Total for by-pass `'hamberlain & Strain For by-pass - cast iron pipe Alternate- transite pipe McKenzie Construction Co. By-pass - cast iron pipe Chamberlain::', & Strain Bid on Reservoir Alternate - gunite bottcm McKenzie Construction Co. Bid on Reservoir Alternate- gunite bottom $29,475.56 27,150.97 29,807.45 36,204.00 V145,943.70 3,000.00 153,067.00 3,000.00 Secretary read a resolution ACCEPTIrG BID OF CI:A10ERLAIN AND STAIN FOR -.THE CONS RUCTION OF THE TEST ILILLION GALLON RESERVOIR, COI:NECTING PAINS, PL'YF' STATION ZD DRAINS IN TI i CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, P'.'JA PROJECT, TEXAS 1186, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Secretary presented tabulated bids for the furnishing of reinforced steel and wire mesh for the Cole Park project as follows: San Antonio ""achine&Suooly Co. A 1$OO:ass,.9i";�2" Round reinforcing steel 3' long each (12,0001) '`:y= G c'A84s bars 9.f ; 1/2" Round: reinforcing-. steel'. 26! long :eaEh j 12;.480 ) All the above for the sum of ..................... 446.00 net 239 rolls of -welded wire mesh X44 wire open hearth process .size mesh 6 z 12, height 96" in rolls 3716" long. All rail ship*ent C: 7.29 per roll ........... $ 1676.70 Rail and ocean shipment Q$6.09 per roll .... 1470.00' Alamo }tori VJorkd 4000 pcs.1/2" round deformed reinforcing bars 3'-0" and 480 pcs.m/2" ditto 26'-)"... $432.48 230 rolls plain welded wiremesh 6" X 12" mesh #4 x'#4 wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1090.00 230 rolls galvanized welded wire mesh 6" x12" mesh ,4 x #4 wire . ........:......................................$1276.50 Motion by Gibbons,` seconded by Mobley and carried, the bid of Alamo iron Works e accepted for the reinforcing bars and for the galvanized welded wire mesh. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor TTEST: ty Secretary , SPECIAL MEEMIG December 9, 1035 10 A. M. embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mobley, nd City EngineerCock, City Attorney Jones, John Lyle Harrington, consulting engineer, Mr. yle and kr. Sanderson, representing PVJA. The following bids were submitted for the construction of a sewerage treating plant and sewer extension: Drainage Construction Company Brown & Hoot, Inc. a McKenzie construction Company The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: W City Secretary M. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. A. Giles Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye R. B.McGloin Aye John Mobley Aye The "esolution was passed by the following vote: H. ". Giles Aye Geo. E.Gibbons dye Joe Simon Aye R. B.b:cGloin Aye John bobley Aye Secretary presented tabulated bids for the furnishing of reinforced steel and wire mesh for the Cole Park project as follows: San Antonio ""achine&Suooly Co. A 1$OO:ass,.9i";�2" Round reinforcing steel 3' long each (12,0001) '`:y= G c'A84s bars 9.f ; 1/2" Round: reinforcing-. steel'. 26! long :eaEh j 12;.480 ) All the above for the sum of ..................... 446.00 net 239 rolls of -welded wire mesh X44 wire open hearth process .size mesh 6 z 12, height 96" in rolls 3716" long. All rail ship*ent C: 7.29 per roll ........... $ 1676.70 Rail and ocean shipment Q$6.09 per roll .... 1470.00' Alamo }tori VJorkd 4000 pcs.1/2" round deformed reinforcing bars 3'-0" and 480 pcs.m/2" ditto 26'-)"... $432.48 230 rolls plain welded wiremesh 6" X 12" mesh #4 x'#4 wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1090.00 230 rolls galvanized welded wire mesh 6" x12" mesh ,4 x #4 wire . ........:......................................$1276.50 Motion by Gibbons,` seconded by Mobley and carried, the bid of Alamo iron Works e accepted for the reinforcing bars and for the galvanized welded wire mesh. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor TTEST: ty Secretary , SPECIAL MEEMIG December 9, 1035 10 A. M. embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mobley, nd City EngineerCock, City Attorney Jones, John Lyle Harrington, consulting engineer, Mr. yle and kr. Sanderson, representing PVJA. The following bids were submitted for the construction of a sewerage treating plant and sewer extension: Drainage Construction Company Brown & Hoot, Inc. a McKenzie construction Company The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: W City Secretary / /z t SPECIAL IMETING December 11, 1935 Dembers present: payor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mobley and J. Lyle Harrington. Lir. harrington, engineer in charge of the sewer project, asked that he be given ad- ditional time to discuss with the contractors in regards to bids on the sewer project. The request was granted and a meeting was called for December 13, 1935 at 10 A. M. Upon motion by Simon,. seconded by Mobley and carried, the Saxet Gas Company bill fo the month of 11.ovember was allowed and ordered paid. The Secretary read a letter from Mrs. G. C.Sruith requesting that the penalty and int- erest on her..taxes be waived. The request was denied. .,3ecretary presented a bond of J. Colunga, as principal and V. Lozano, Rafael Galvan and Juan Galvan as sureties, asking that it be accepted in lieu of a surety bond covering the C.C.Transit Company, wtich�was,::a(�nied. The meeting adjourned until 10 A. iii. December 12, 1935. ATTEST: Zwi City Secretary ADJOURNED YE:�TING December 12, 1935 10 A. 11. or Members present: Mayor Giles, Cormissioners Gibbons, Simon, YbGloin and L-obley, John Lyle,Earrington,.City Attorney Jones, and.City.Engineer Cock. Mr. Harrington presented the following tabulation of bids on the sewer project: Drainage Construction Company Brown «: Root ticKenzie Construction Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $618,822.50 635,110.00 0 ............. 6021848.40 Secretary read the following recommendation from Mr. Harrington: "Corpus Christi, Texas December 12,1935 Honorable Mayor and City (%ouneil Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Sirs: Tabulation of the three unit price bids submitted toiyou on December 9, 1935, for the construction of the sewage treating plant, outfall sewer and sewer extensions shows that 1cKenzie Construction Company of San Antonio,.Texas submitted the lowest bid, aggregating $602,848.40, for all items, and $381,959.00 for items 8a, 8b, and 8c, and items 15 to 55, inclusive, which consti- tute the sewage treating plant and outfall sewer complete. After consideration of the bids and the experience record and responsibility of %c•'enzie Construction Company, we recommend that you award to them the contract at the unit prices bid for the sewer- age treating plant and the outfall sewer complete, and that you award to them at the unit prices bid so much of the collector sewers in the Oity of Corpus Christi and/or in Korth Beach as may be determined upon later, as may be constructed with funds now avail- able or which may be made available by Public Works Administration of the City, and asmay be approved by Public .forks Administration. HARRINGTO N & CO RTELYOU BY � T.;T1p h,rri ngt.nn l sgo" Motion by Mobley, seconded by LlcGloin and carried, that the report of the engineers be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution for the construction of the sewer plant and outfall complete, and as much of the collector system as funds are available. *:_� Motion by Gibbons, seconded by N.obley and carried, the City Attorney was authorized to draw up'a resolution accepting the contract of Ivcnenzie Construction Company. lotion by Mobley, secondedby Gibbons and carried, the extensions of water mains in Baymore Addition was authorized. Secretary read an Ordinance AUTHORIZIrdG AND DIRECTING T<�E EPLOYi.` ENT OF G. E.4EISEIVHEIPER TO COLLECT CERTAIN DEL IKUM TAXES N071 DUE All) TO BEC Off: -E DUE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, SPECIFYING THE TERYS OF THE CONTRACT THEREOF AND PROVILIZ FOR THS EXECUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF, REPEALI1 G ALL ORDINAN CES AIM PARTS OF ORDIP AD C ES IN C OTT'LIC T .iERE 111TH; AND DECLARING AN M=GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Noe Simon Aye 11obley Aye McGloin Aye , The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons A.ye Simon Aye kobley Aye McGloin Aye Motion by kcGloin, seconded by Simon and carried that all policemen and firemen not receiving $110.00 per month be raised to that amount effective December 1st. botion by Simon, seconded by &:cGloin and carried, C. N. Weakley was appointed iacting City Secretary with a salary of $300.00 per month, H. S. Lowrey, City Auditor, with a salary of 4175.00 per month, both effective duary 1st, 1935. ATTEST: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor SPECIAL MEETING December. -12, 1935 3:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin Mobley and and City City Attorney Jonesi Secretary read A resolution AUTHORIZING EXAP IPnTION AV TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED AND 'IARDIrG COETR�CT TO 1;cKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COP. A , A 1 TH S LO "TEST AEM BEjT BIDDER, IN -LCCORDAI�TCE �JITH ET?GI .EEER'S RECO112TET:DATION SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF ISE STATE DIRECTOR OF P. W. A. AND SUBJECT TO TIE TE P.I. S AND COT DITICN3 OF THE LOAN ,tND/OR GR;XT YADE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY P. `d. A. ON THE 23rd DAY OF OCTOBER, 1935, P. DOCKET NO. 88640 AND DECL..RING AN 1,111ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the Poll&wing vote: H. R. Giles Aye Geo. Z.Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye R. B.cGloin Aye John Lob le y Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: 11. R. Giles Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye ` R. B.ticGloin Aye John Ylobley Aye 11 Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, the City attorney was authorized to draw up a resolution accepting the contract of Mckenzie Construction Company. Motion by Mobley, secondedby Gibbons and carried, the extensions of water mains in Baymore Addition was authorized. Secretary read an Ordinance AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT VG THE EAPLOY_.ERT OF G. E. 1.EI3=HEI1:ER TO COLLECT CERTAIN DEL,IEQTENT TAXES NOTJ DUE All) TO BECUKE DUE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, SPEjIFYING THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT THEREOF AND PROVAr'G FOR THE EXICUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDII AYCES IN COI7LICT HERE,"+'ITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. rece City of 4 - ATTE The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Noy Simon Aye Mobley Aye LcGloin Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons aye 13 t ; ing ary T 1 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mobley, and City Attorney Jones. ewe 1 Secretary read a Resolution AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND DIRECTING HIM AS SUC1-1AYOR FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTARY R ;QUEST AID APPLICATION r,:ADE BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 16th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1935, "11 THE MATTER OF DOCKET NO. 8864, CORPUS CHRISTI SEVER PLANT, ENG. REF. 110. 909, AYET-DATORY TO THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AN INCRE^,SE IN THE ALLOT- YENT LADE BY PUBLIC WORKS =INISTRATION IN SAID YATTER, AND DECLARING AND ZLERGERCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles Ave Geo. E.Giibons Aye 60 •Simoh L ; winz Aye R. B. 1-cGloin Aye fohn -Mobley hye L. . , - rr 6 12 4 The Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. H. Giles Aye_ Geo. E.Gibbons `ye Joe Simon aye R. Bi McGloin Aye John Mobley Aye SPECIAL MEETING December 18, 1935 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners G. E. Gibbons, Simon, Mobley, McGloin City Attorney Jones. Secretary read an tOr.dintace AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A CONTRACT DATED DECF1,3ER 14, 1935, BETNEEN F. G. CH.Al'.MERLAIN AND E. P. STRAIN DOING BUSINESS UNDER TIE CO -PARTNERSHIP OF CIA 3ERLAIN AND STRAIN, OF BEXAN COUNTY, TEXAS, AND IN ALL THINGS APPROVING^, RATIFYING AND CONiFIRT.IA'G SAID CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN II:PROVET.'_ENTS INCLUDI17 RES!11ZVOIR, DRAIN LINE, ETC., PROJECT NO. 1186, AND DECLARING AN MIER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles Geo. E. Gibbons R.B. McGloin Aye Joe Simon A fr n John Mobley Aye Wte Irdinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. Giles Geo. E.Gibbons R. B. McGloin Joe Simon John Mobley Ay e Aye Ave Ave Ave REGULAR 12ETING December 24, 1935 10 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Couunissioners Gibbons, 1cGloin, Simon City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock. Secretary read an ordinance REPEALINIG AN ORDIVA.M ; PASSED AND APPROVED Oh THE 16th DAY OF MAY, 1930, RECORDED IN VOLLT E 7, PAGE 71, OF THE MINUTES OF �YE CITY COUNCIL OF =4 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION" ORDERING THE ITrTROVEII.ENT OF THE FOLL07VING NIU, -'ED STREET OR AVENUE IN T1 CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEAS: YE&QUITE STREET, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF CARROL STREET AND THE PAVIIE,ITT ON THE „'-EST SIDE OF MESQUITE STR ET;THENCE IN A ?"JESTS LY DIRECTION TEN(10) FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH CURB LINE' OF CARROL STREET; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION. ALONG AND PARALLEL TO TEE JEST CURB LINL OF LMSSZUITE STR�`ET LND TEN (10) FEET WEST THEREOF TO THE NORTH CURB LINE OF B.ELDEN STREET ; THZNCEE IT�� AN E7.LSp�T'ERLY DIRECTION, AIM AT A RIGHT ANGLE T�1 TT+'wr1�11TA '. A D'1771-41=7 C7 .=11 (10) lA.+....11, T�i*7T T"fTT PTS n11r �I111J hlT�itTIZ PRESENT .FEST CURB LINaE OF 1:23=,LTITE STREET; THENCE INJ A N,ORT111"RLY DIRECTION ON AND ALONG THE WEST CURB LINE OF TEES -QUITE STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. AND, B GINNITJG AT A POINT WHERE THE EAST CURB LINE OF MESoUITE STREET EX- TENSION, IF EXTENDED, INTERESCTS THE PRESENT SOUTH CURB LINE, OF CARROL STREET; THEN ;CE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF CARROL STREET TO A POINT '-VITIERE THE SAID SOUTH CURB LINE OF CARROL SIRE INTERSECTS THE PRESENT EAST CURB LIN;: OF YE3 UITE STREET; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ON.'.AND ALONG THE EAST CURB LIP( OF YESTITE STREET TO THE NORTH CURB. LINE OF B ELDER STREET ; THENCE TEN (10) FEET IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AND AT A RIGHT ANGLE THERETO, ALONG THE NORTH CURB LIKE OF BELDEN STREET; THENCE IN A YORTHERLY .DIRECTION ALONG A1�7D PARALLEL TO THE EAST CURB LINE OF 1=ESQUITE STREET AND TEN (10) FEED EAST THEREOF, TO THE SOUTHWEST C8R- NER OF LOT NUYIPER NINE (9) , BLOCK LMMER EIGHTY NINE (89) , BEACH PORTION; THENCE IN A STRAIGHT LIKE, AND IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE POINT OF. BEGINNING. 1, ESQUITE S l"RE ET, BEGINT'ING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH CUR79 LINE OF BEL - DEN STRE-T AND THE PAVET. ENT ON THE "JEST SIDE OF 11.'ESQUITE STREET; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTIOI. TEN(10) FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF BELDEN STREET; THENCE IN A SOUTHIERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND PARALLEL TO TITS ;"TEST r.URB LINE OF R.ES QUITE STREET AIM TEN (10 )FEET :'VEST THEREOF TO THE NORTH CURB LINE OF TAYLOR STREET; THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AND AT A RIGHT ANGLE THERE- TO, A DISTANCE OF TEN (10) FEET, SAID POINT BEING ON LINE WITH THE PRESENT WEST CURB LIKE OF YESQUITL STREET- THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ON AND ALONG THE WEST CURB LINE OF YES wUiTE STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINI'ING. AND, BEGINTNING ATTTHE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF BELDEN STREET AND THE PAVEMENT ON THE EAST SIDE OF YES ,UITE STREET; TITEI-CE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION TEN (10) FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF BELDEN STREET; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST C17RB LINE OF YEv3 r,,UITE STREET AND TEN (10) FEET EAST THEREOF, TO THE NORTH CURB LINE OF TAYLOR STREET; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AND AT A RIGHT ANGLE THERETO, A DISTANCE OF TEN (10 ) FEET, SAID POINT BEII,G ON LINE '"TI TH THE PRESENT EAST CURB LINE OF LIE SQUITESTRLET; THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ON AND ALONG THE EAST CURB LINE OF TZSQUIT'E STREET TO TIM POINT OF BEGINNING. YIE&QUITE STREET, BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION? OF TETE SOUTH CURB LIKE OF TAY- LOR STREET AVD THE PAVEiY ENT ON THE INEST SIDE OF YIESQUITE STREET; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTICI TEN (10) FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF TAY - LOR STREET; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG ATTD PARALLEL TO THE WEST CURB LINE OF 1tESQUITE STREET AI,� TEN' (10) FEET WEST THEREOF, TO THE NORTH CURB LIKE OF LA;,`RENCE STREET; THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AITD AT A RIGHT ANGLE THERETO, A DISTANCE OF TEN X10) FEET, SAID POINT BEING ON LINE WITH THE PRESENT IN ST CURB LINE OF YESQUITE STREET; TIL✓NCE IN A NORTHERLY DIREC- TION ON AND ALONG THE 'rI ST CURB LINE OF L','SZUITE STREET TO THE POI1�7 OF BEGINNING. AND, BEGINTN'ING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF TAYLOR STREET AND THE PAV1 Y• ZRT OF SHE EAST SIDE OF IZSQUITE STREET; THE IN AIv EASTERL Y DIRECTION TEN (10) FEET ON AIM ALONG THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF TAYLOR STREET; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG AI`D PARALLEL TO TITE EAST CURBL LINE OF Y,73 UITE STREET 1J,'D TEN (10)FEET EAST THEREOF, TO THE IO-'TH CURB LIKE OF LAWRENCE STREET; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AND A RIGHT ANGLE' TIEPETO, A DISTAI.CE OF TEN (10) FEET, SAID POINT BEII G ON LINE 'i',UTH THE PRESENT EAST CURB LINEa" OF 1,ESWITE STREET; THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ON AND ALONG Ti✓.EE EAST CURB LINE OF YESQUITE STREET TO THE BEGINYING. 1YIESQUITE STREET, BEGINIPEG AT THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF LA`rVRENCE STREET AND THE PAVE-1Y:ENT ON THE WEST SIDE OF 1YESQUITE STREET; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION TEN (10) FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF LA'TREITCE STREET; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST CURB''LIN'E OF r. ES QUITE STREET AND TEN (10) FEET "ZEST TFEREOF, TO A POINT 71I?ERE SAID LIFE INTERSECTS T1TE EAST CURB LII`E OF FORTH BROAD?TAY; THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION? AND AT A RIGHT AYCL-; WITH THE :'TEST CUTM LITE OF YESQUITE STREET, A DISTAYCE OF TEN (10) FEET, SAID POINT BEIIG ON LIIWE WITH THE PRESENT ''NEST CURB LINE OF 1E3—,UITE STREET; THENCE IN A RORTI ERLY DIRECTION ON AND ALONG THE WEST CURB LINE OF LIESwLTITE STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGIET ING. AND, BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTICN OF THE SOUTH CURB LIKE OF LA','M ENCE STREET AND THE P'VETY:ENT ON nIHE EAST SIDE OF YESQUITE STREET; THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTI0I1 TEN (10) FEET ON AID ALONG THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF LAWRENCE STREET; THEECF IN A SOU'T'HERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST CURB LINE OF YIESQUITE STREET AND TEN (10) FEET EAST THEREOF, TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LITY?E OF LOT NUI.IBER FIVE (5), BLOCK SIXTEEN (16), BIS BEACH, SAID POINT BEING TEN (10) FEET EAST OF THE PRESENT EAST CURB LINT, OF YESQUITE STREET; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AND IN A STRAICHT LINE TO A POINT ,'HERE THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT VITIIB R EIGHT (8) , BLOCK LIZTBER SIXTEEN (16) , BIS BEACH, IF EXTENDED, WOULD INTERSECT THE LAST CURB LINE OF YESQUITE STREET; HEENCEIN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ON AND ALONG THE EA3717 CURB LITE OF 1Y"ESQUITE STREET TO TILE POINT OF BEGINNING; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AED PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HE'?E- ."TITH, AND PARTICULARLY AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED BY T' -E CITY CUOUYCIL ON THE 31st. DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1930, ORDERING THE II:PROVET ENT OF Y'!1S ZTTITE STREET, AIM DECLARING AN E.1 ERGENCY." The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye John Yobley _�. Aye R. B1 14cGloin Aye Joe Simon Aye Geo. E.Gibbond , Aye The Ordinance was finally passed by the following vote: H. R. Giles` Aye John Irlobley Aye R. B. RZcGloin Aye Joe Simon Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye sm- Secretary read for the second time an Ordinance RATIFYING AND CONFIRYING A COYTRACT BEYv7EEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE ONE PART AND W. H. MCELROY ON THE OTH;JR PART FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING N. H. IaCELROY THE RIGHT TO BOTTLE AI'D SELL RIrLRAL Y'yATER PRODUCED BY THE ARTESIAN PARK, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEAS, AND PROVIDIPG THE RIGHT OF d. H. 1110ELROY TO CONSTRUCT PIPE LINE FROi; WELL TO TM BORRLING PLANT AND PROVIDING THAT THE SAID W. H. 10ELROY PAY T:1E CITY OF CORPUS CFRISTI FIVE CEI"TS FIR GALLON ON WATER SOLD BY f1IJ,1'. Read a second time and passed to third reading b -y the following vote on the 24th day of December, A. D. 1935: Giles Ave McGloin Ave Simon _dye Yobley Ab-,Prt Gibbons Aye Secretary presented a bill from W. R. Ely in regards to expenses of National Reemployment Service. Referred to Commissioner Gibbons. Secretary read an ordinance LEVYING AIS ASSESSING A TAX OR LICENSE FEE UPON itLL PERSONS, FIRMIS OR CO_PORATIONS EI:GACED IN THE; i:AI: FACUTRE, SALE, DIS- TRIBUTION, DISPOSITION, STORAGE AND TRAYSPORTATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AS DEFINED BY SAID HOUSE BILL NO. 77, AND PROVIDING LICENSE FLES FOR G11ZRAL DISTRIBUTORS, LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS, RETAIL DEALERS, PACKAGE STORE PERM ITS, ETC., PRESCRIBING THE, AYOTNT OF SUCH TAX OR LIC,�P?SE, AND DECLARING AN, 1111ERGEI?CY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye Joe Simon AVe John N.obley Absent R. B. McGloin Ave Geo. E. Gibbons Ave The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye Joe Simon Aye John Mobley Absent R. B. I,cGlo in eye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye G. E. 1eisenheimer presented his resignation as City Secretary, Tax Assessor and Collector, City Auditor, City Purchasing Agent, and Supervismr of the 7Xater & Gas Depart ment. notion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, that the resignation be accepted as of January lst. ,_0t._io Dr. Hereford appeared before the Council in regards to the exter_sion of the sewer lines to the new Junior High'3chool building. The City proposed to furnish labor and construct two man -holes if the School Board would furnish the balance of the material. Reverend Binford explained to the Council that the Central Baptist Church was -considering buying; certain lots in Bay Terrace #2 Addition and asked that some concession on taxes be made. Referred to Commissioner Gibbons and City Secretary 1"leisenheirer. 11 Mr. Rin€wald appeared before the Council protesting; on the values as passed by the Equaliaation Board. Referred to Commissioner Gibbons. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.. f I'layor ATTEST: City Secretary //7 SPECIAL TviE + TING DECFZ'1BER 30, 1935 10 A. M. Members present: T,,ayor Giles, Commissioners`Gibbons, Simon, Yobley, McGloin, and City Attorney Jones. Motion by bobley, seconded by McGloin and carried; the Council rescinded their actions in accepting the resignation of G. E. Meisenheimer and reinstated him to the same positions that he held. Lotion by Lobley, seconded by Simon and aarried, the Council rescinded their actions in authorizing the Yayor and Controller to sign the contract for the delinquent tax collections. There being no further husiness, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST / City Secretary r REGULAR YEETITZG DECE13ER 31, 1935 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin and City Attorney Jones and City Engineer Cock. Secretary read an ordinance BY THE CITY COLTYCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, RECEIVING NORTH BEACH INTO THE CITY OF COR7US C1RISTI , TEXAS, AS AN INT: GRAL PART THEREOF, AND DEFIT<ING ITS LIYI TS ADD DECLARIT_`G T'HE' SAME A PART OF ME CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES AND CHARTER OF TETE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CHARGED i7ITH ITS BURDENS , AiT DECLARING AN 111ERG :NCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIu,ON Absent Absent JOHN YOBLEY Aye R. B. YCGLOIN The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES . Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOS" SIT�ION Absent JOHN 11'�OBLEY Absent R. B. YCGLOIN A77e Secretary read an ordinance RELEASING THE INTEREST, PENALTY AND COSTS ON CERTAIN TABS DUE AND PAYAJLE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI UPON CERTAIK COTZITIONS; SUSPEEDING ALL LA,"JS AND PARTS OF LA'"S IN CO=ICT HEREWITH, PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT DE EFFECTIVE ON, DUTING AND AFTER THE 310-T DAY OF JANUARY, 1936; "'I'D DE- CLARING AN E` ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES GEO. E. GIBBONS ---yip JOE 31LONT Ahsent JOHN YOBLEY Absent R. B. ICGLOIN The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES GEO. E. GIBBONS JOE SI P,10 N JOHN IMBLEY R. B. VCCLOIN Secretary read a Resolution Ave Aye Absent Absent Aye ACCEPTIP:G EJUIPI,aNT FRO11 THE TEXAS RELIEF COT,3ISSION, DESCRIBING THE SALM t AND DECLARING AN EP ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following quote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. G. GIBB024S Aye JOE SIMON Absent JOHN I1103LEY Absent R. B. MCGLOIN Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Zye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SI�'ON Absent JOfR� 1� OBLEY Absent R. B. ICGLOIN Aye The Engineer's report for the month of December, 1935 was read and ordered filed. Secretary presented the bill of Henry Elrod for professi5nal services in regards to La Fruta Dam, in the amount of $315.00. Action was deferred. Secretary presented a letter from the Plaza Garage asking for a reduction in their tax values. Referred to Commissioner Gibbons and City Secretary &leisenheimer. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST - City Secretary SPECIAL Tr=TING JANUARY 21 1936 2 P. M. or bembers present: Iayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, rlcGloin, Robley, City Attorne Jones, City Engineer Cock. Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZITdG THE ASSESSLENT ARD COLLECTION OF CERTAIN •-s COSTS AS FEES ON PLEAS OF GUILTY ON CONTE -DT ADD ON APPEAL IN ALL CRIMIINAL CnSES FILED IN CORFORATION COURT :7HIER EIN A VIOLATIOJ OF CITY CRDINATCES IS CHARGED TO BE ASSESSED COLLECTED FROI,1 DEFENDANTS AY -D PAID TO CITY ATTORE E Y IN ADDITION TO SALARY PAID HI,14 AND DECLARING AN EP,CERGENCY. The Charter rule was puspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIP::ON Absent JOHN HOBLEY A77e R. B. re:CGLOIN Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIL.0N Absent — JO.1N LI-OBLEY Kye R. B. 1"CGLOIN Aye //9 Am ti Secretary read an ordinance TO SET ASIDE AND HOLD FOR NAUGHT 71HAT PURPORTS TO HAVE BEEN THE ACT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DATE .23d; 'JAY Cr JULY, A. D. 1931, EVIDErtiCED BY A CERTIFICATE TO A MAP. OF�RECORD• IN VOL. 6 AT PAGE' 3, MAP RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WECES COUNTY, TEMA9 ; AND CL09IF, G THE STREETS, ALLEYS, AVENUES AND/OR BOULEVARDS SET APART AND DELINEATED ON SAID PAP OF A CERTAIN 14.51 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED APPROXIMATELY 7,VO RILES WEST OF- THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BEING THE PROPERTY OF 7,7. G. LACKEY; AND DECLARING AN MTERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES JOHN MOBLEY R. B. MCGLOIN JOE SIMON GEO. E. GIBBONS Ace Aye Aye Al-" "+ nye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOHN ryOBLEY Ave R. B. LCGLOIN Aye _ JOE 31MON Absent GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING January '7, 1936 8 P. I:2. Mayor "embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley and Gibbons, City Attorney Jones,City Ene.ineer Cock, Chief of Police Petael. Motion by Gibbons, Seconded by t--obley and carried,. interest and penalty on Mr. Noakes taxes be remitted. a Elotion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Reverend hunds, .Mro.Bolin I,Iahaffey and Llr^ G. 1,11. Diehl be appointed to the. La Retama Library Board. monthly Secretary read the following/reports: Health Department- Fanitery Inspector City Fire Elarshal Fire Department Police Department Health Dept. -Meat & Milk Inspector Tin,nue.l report of Fire, Department. The/expenses of W. R. Ely for the months of October & November was ordered paid. Secretary read 4 .petitionisignedibyc.a:number of residents of Del Iviar adking that.certain portions of Naples and Cole Streets be resurfaced and leveldd. Referred to City Engineer Cock Lotion by Gibbons, seconded by i"obley and carried, the Saxet Gas bill in the amount of X8,473.92 was allowed and ordered paid. Secretary read trie Audited Voucher Report for the month of December, covering the is- suancd of Vouchers #7670 to #8232 and presented memorandum reports on said report together with the statement of Receipts and Disbursements to the Mayor and each Con- issioner. The action of the Layor, City Controllr and City Secretery in signing the touchers was ratified, ,U611 -minutes were read and approved. There beingnno further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r _11n .r,r Mavor /20 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1936 8 P. M. L;embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, Gibbons, McGloin, and City At- torney Jones, City Engineer Cock. A petition signed by a number of North Beach residents in regards to night clubs was presented to the Council. Referred to City Attorney Jones. Secretary read a bill from Margaret B. Brown asking for damages sustained in a fall on the steps in the tunnel. Referred to City Attorney Jones. Upon motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the City Engineer was author- ized to issue Lx. Bible a permit to erect a gasoline pump on,71ater Street. Secretary presented a Resolution as drawn up by the Taxpayers Association denouncing the validity of the eater Plant Revenue Bonds. Secretary read f_orothe third and last time an ordinance RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING A CONTRACT BETG'JEEN Tim CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE ONE PART AND :'V. H. YCELROY ON THE OTHER PART FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRAP:TING W. H. b10ELROY M RIGHT TO BOTTLE AND SELL T INERAI. 1,1ATER PRODUCED BY THE ARTESIAN PARK, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING THE RIGHT OF IV. H. YCELROY TO 001 STS (JCT PIPE LINE FROM. WELL. TO HIS BOTTLING PLANT AND PROVIDING THAT THE SAID W. H. riCELROY PAY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FIVE CENTS PER GALLON ON WATER SOLD BY HIlt1. Read the third time and passed finally on the 14th day of January, A. D. 1936, by the following vote: GILES Aye MCGLOIN Aye SI110N Aye MOBLEY No GIBBONS Aye Passed and finally approved b y,,:the Mayor on the 14th day of January, A. D. 1936. All minutes were read and approved btotdate. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL IMETING JANUARY°"20 , 1936 1 embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, Simon, McGloin and City Attorney Jones. s S; . Motion by bobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was instructed to purchase shades for the council room. Secretary read a resolution CONSENTING TO AND IN ALL THINGS RATIFYING AND APPROVING ON THE PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGRE`+ v1RNT ENTERED INTO AND EXECUTED BY AND BEiTT,','EEN THE RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPORATIOY": AND THE Y.CKENXIE CONSTRUCTION 301IPANY, AS SUPPLEYLENTED BY A SUPPL2a1 EP'1-TARY AGR E3212INT BET'y1lEEN THE SAME PARTIES; CONSENTING TO AND IN ALL THINGS RATIFYING, APPROVING ANDCONFIRMING ON THE PART OF TPw CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ALL ACTION TAKEN AND EXPENDITURES MADE UNDER THE ORIGINAL AGREED ENT B 71vEEN SAID PARTIES, UP TO THE DATE OF PASSAGE OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING AN ELMRG NCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye SIMON Aye GIBBOIZ Aye MCGLOIN Aye MOBLEY Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye SI&ION Aye GIBBONS �Kye MCGLOIN _ Aye MOBLEY Aye Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, that the Council not aonsider an any further contracts or agreements with the Gulf Water Supply Dkstrict. Secretary read a Resolution Atr:ENDING RESOLUTION OF DECEMBER 20, 1935, AWARDING CONTRACT TO 1,CKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, THE LO`. TST AYD BEST BIDDER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGINEER'S RECOL11ENDATION AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE STATE DIRECTOR OF P. W. A., AID SUBJECT TO, THE TERMS A1M. C OI;DITIONS OF THE LOAN AND GRANT MADE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY P. W. A., DOCKET NO.8864, AND DECLARING AN E1ZIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye SIMON Aye GIBBONS Aye YO GLOIN Aye MOBLEY Aye The Resolution was passed -by the following vote: GILES Aye SIMON Ade GIBBONS Aye MCGLOIN - Aye__ PCO BL EY Aye Motion by "`obley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the salary of Eddie Edwards and Ray Johnson, employees of the Water & Gas Department,be raised to $145.00 per month, effectiv January 15, 1936. Mayor Giles announced that the regular meeting of the City Council would be h'sld at 4 P. M. Tuesday, January 21, 1936.- C, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r &ayor ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING January 21, 1936 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, Simon, and McGloin City Attorney Jones. Mayor Giles appointed the following comrrittee to investigate the mmnbering of houses: Comiiissioners Gibbons and Simon. ' Upon motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the employes of the Ci ty will be Aaid on Jan.29. 1936 Az z 1W Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, interest and penalty will -be re- mitted on all delinquent taxes up to Larch 1, 1936. Secretary read an ordinance PROVIDING FOR THE _MEG OF B ND AND PROVIDIr G TluT NO OIL AND;'OR GAS' WELL SHALL BE DRILLED 'WITHIN THE, CORrORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, UNTIL THERE HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE CITY SECRETARY AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL A BOND FOR $100,000.00, COVERIPG EACH WELL, FOR THE PAYIIkENT OF DAMAGES ON ACCOUNT OF INJURIES TO PROPERTY, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, OR BODILY INJURY OR DEATH RESULTING FROIv1 TTS DRILLING OPERATIONS OR L.AINTEYANCE, ASm PROVIDING FOR THE SECURIM OF A PERMIT FOR EACH ','ELL, AND DECLARING AN EIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIMON Aye GEO. E. GIB30NS Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B:.: LCGLOIN Aye The ordinance was finally passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SrLON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye J.HN y`CBLEY Aye R. B. IXGLOIN Aye All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further, business, the meeting adjourned. i ATTEST• icy Secretary is-Uayor SPECIAL MEETING January 23, 1936 9:30 A. k. Members present: payor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Lobley, Simon and McGloin and City 4ttorney Jones. Upon motion by Gibbons, seconded by- Simon and carried, funds were appropriated for ex- penses of $ r. Pope i Payor Giles, City Secretary Lei senheimer for trip to Washington in con - nection with Hefunging proLram and P. W. A. Sewer Application There being no further business, s ATTEST: City Secretary the meeting hdjourned. r ( i Payor SPECIAL 1 L]aTIT0 January 25, 1936 ffiembers present: I;iayor Pro_Tipm�Gibbons, Corm,.issionei�s�Simo;i,..'`oblpy, Mr. John Cunning- ham and C. N. lilleakley. Upon motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon, and carried all oil companies making locations east of old kobstown Road and Nueces Bay Boulevard be supplied from raw water line and all n west of this line to be supplied from treated water -'line,. 11�lrlll ATTEST: i"iayor ro em ActirEE City Secretary 1\ /Z3 REGULAR MEETING POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 29, 1936 Members present: Layor Fro Tem Gibbons, Commissioners Mobley, Simon and McGloin City Engineer Cock, Clity Attorney Jones, Acting City Secretary Weakley. A representative of the owners of Del Monte Addition appeared before the Council requesting the City to;'assist in piping their addition for water and gas, the owners to pay for the material and labor and the City to refund the owners the cost of the material if and when the addition was admitted to the City. Inasmuch as it was impossible to do this the Council was unable to comply the request. A Texas Company representative appeared before the Council and asked permission to lay a pipe line on the five acres belonging to the City adjoining the Country Club._on the west. Lotion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Texas Company was permitted to lay the line after the lease contract submitted had been approved by the City 0441. Ace Corbin, aviator, and Carl Curlee, airport manager, appeared before the Council in regards to the controversy arising on Clarence Chamberlains' proposed barnstorming visit. Corbin requested the City to brant him the exclusive use of the field. Commissioner Mobley said that he had investigated the proposition and that the City Council could not discrimi- nate between two barnstormers. Secretary 54ubmitted gasoline bids for supplying the City with gasoline for ninety days. Motion 'ty Simon, 'seconded by Mobley and carried, Secretary was authorized to ask that bids be re -submitted on first three grades of gasoline. Secretary tabulated bids for electrical work in airport lighting as follows: Wilkins Electric `o. $550.00 Farrell Electric Co. 521.00 Cline Electric Co. ;_.:. 450.00 Bids laid on the table for twenty four hours as per City Charter. Secretary read a letter from ;Millard Brown regarding the lot on 19th St. which had been graded down by the Street Department and made part of the street. Referred to City Engineer Cock to be reported on at the next regular meeting. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: c Y,ayor -w City Secretary d&71r ^ y SF,.�CIAL ME..TING JAA?[ 31, 1936 Members .present : Mayor Pro -Tem Gibbons, Co=issioners Simon, L1cGloin, *M�Y, City Enginer Cock and City Attorney Jones. Yotion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, Texas A & I College, Kingsville, were offered site for Marine Biological Laboratory on Municipal_ Fier, free of rent, provided type of building.was acceptable. Secretary was instructed to wire ?:r. Jeff Bell, secretary of Chamber of Commerce, who was in Kingsville, of Council's actions. Secretary was instructed to advertise five acres adjoining Country Club on the west for lease to oil companies for drilling purposes. as evidence of good faith in the bid for the lease. Leasee to put up $1000.00 certified check City to allow oil company ten -days to inspect title and sixty days to start drilling. Lease to be made on Standard Lease Form #88. a Lotion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, contract for electrical work on air- port was awarded to Cline Electric Company. J. 0. Tigert, fireman on vacation, was allowed to draw fifteen days salary in advance. There being no further business, the meeting,-, adjourned. ATTEST: Secretary FCI_ l /' Yra yor REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1936 5 P. 14. :embers present: Kayor Pro Tem Gibbons, Commissioners 110bley,.McGloin and Simon, City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock. Secretary presented proposal of C.E. Coleman to rent house at Calallen for a per- iod of four months at X160.00. Proposal was accepted. Secretary read an ordinance "AMENDING AN ORDINANCE DATED THE 19th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1935, BY ADDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND ADDITIONS AND SECTIONS AND DECLARING AN 121'ERGENCY." The Charter rule was suspended by the following tote GILLS Absent GIB30I'.3 Aye sib"ON Aye 1 OBLEY Aye Y,CGLOIN Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILLS Absent GIBBONS Aye SIYON Aye YOBLEY Aye L.CGLOIN Aye The following monthly reports were read and ordered filed: M City Health Officer 11ilk & Meat Inspector Sanitary Inspector Fire 11arshal Police Department Engineer Fire Department Secretary presented the following bids for furnishing the City gasoline for the next ninety days: Gulf Refining Co. Pure Distributing Co. Campbell -Turner Oil Co. TexascCompany Humble Oil & Refining Co. Magnolia Petroleum Co. Mann-Hefley Oil Products, Inc. Secretatypresented the following bids for cast iron pipe: Alamo Iron Norks Ameriaan Cast Iron pipe Co. Crane Company National Cast Iron Pipe Co. San Antonio P.:achine & Sup .)ly Co. U. S. Pipe Co. All minutes were read and approved to date, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: �� Secretary t Layor G SPECIAL lY.EJTING FEBRUARY 6't 1936 10 A. 11. Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Gibbons, Commissioners Mobley, Simon, City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock, John Cunningham. Sunshine Laundry asked for some concession on building code. Referred to City Engine- er Cock,.., .; Motion by Simon, seconded by Ylobley and carried the Cornus Christi Airport was changed to Cliff Maus Field. Secretary presented tabulation of cast iron pipe bids: Alamo Iron Works _ X21134.78 American Cast iron Pipe Co. 29133.58 Crane Company 1,854.38 NationalCast Iron Pipe Co. 21126.74 San Antonio YAach.& Supply Co.� 2,136.74 U. S. Pipe Co. 22062.30 Upon motion by Simon, seconded by lbiobley and earried, the bid of San Antonio Yachine and Supply Company was accepted. Secretary presented tabulated bids for furnishing gasoline to the City for the next ninety days: Company Grades 1 2 3 Gulf Refining Cis, .15 .122 .114 Pure Distributing Co. .144 .124 .104 Campbell -Turner Oil Co. .92 Humble Cil & Refining Co.(Inc.tax) .19 .10- .154 Texas Company .13 .114 .104 Magnolia Petroleum Co. .172 .15 Upon motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the bid of Texas Company was accepted. There bein no,further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary Members present: Elayor Zu SPECIAL YEETIP G . FEBRUARY 7, 1936 4:30 P. Psi. Mayor Pro Tem Gibbons, Corn., i ssioners Simon'; Yobley, City Engineer Cock, John Cunningham, -Mr. Cummins.' Robert CuminEs, en€ineer far_-:: La Fruta Dam repair work, reported to the Council that the work has been completed at an approximate cost of $55,000.00. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, Saxet Gas Bill from the -j- /,-)� of --to-the Zo # of , in the amount o/y e oy. by was, allowed and ordered paid. Mayor Pro Tem Gib ons issued a proclamation setting aside a time from the 7th to the 13th of February as National Boy Scout Vleek and consenting to turn the City over to the Boy Scouts on Friday, February 7th. There beingno further business, the meeting adjourned. III Iiia yo r � l" ATTEST : M_ Jones. SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY i?, 1936 1 P. M. P41-1 Members present: Mayor Giles, Coii:rlissioners Gibbons, QGloin, Simon INCity Attorney Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN THE PROCEEDINGS FOR READJUSTMENT OF CERTAIN OF THE MUNICIPAL DEBTS OF SAID CITY HERETOFORE FILED IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS UNDER AND IN PURSUANCE OF THE ACT OF COPGR ESS OF YAY 241 19341 AS FOUND IN CHAPTER 345, 48 STAT. 798, TITLE 11, SECTIONS 301 to 303, INCLUSIVE, U. S. C. A., TOGETHER WITH ALL EXHIBITS ATTR LED TO SUCH PETITION, TO BE DISMISSED AND WITHDRAWN FROM SAID COURT, AND EMPOWERING THE PROPER OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AND SIGN SUCH PAPERS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO KC COMPLISH SAID DISMISSAL AND AUTHORIZING LND- EMPUNERIEG THE SAID CITY ATTORNEY TO DISLISS AND WITHDRAW, AND TO DO ALL EECES31 Y THINGS TO ACCOMPLISH THE DISMISSAL AND ,7ITHD2.,,�j"IAL OF THE AFORESAID PETITION AND PROCEEDINGS, AND DECLARING AN El4 ERGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILLS Aye GIBBOP.S Aye LOBLEY Aye I.CGLOIN Aye SIMON Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye MOBLEY Aye MCGLOIN Aye SIMON Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT, City ,Secretary Jones. ATTEST: r WE yor SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 10,_;936 2 P. Y. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Simon, City Attorney Secretary read a::.Resolution AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING H. R. GILES, AS LAYOR OF TFL.' CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN OIL AND GAS LEASE AND CONTRACT WITH 1ND TO TOM GRAHAM ON THE USUAL PROD7C'ERS 88 REVIDED FORT:, FOR A CONSIDERATION OF J2500.00 IN CASH, AND 97500.00 PAYABLE OUT OF 1/4 OF SEVEN -EIGHTS OF THE FIR3T OIL AID/OR GAS PRODUCED AND SOLD, AND PROVIDIT;G FOR BEGINNING OF DRILLIP:G OPERATIONS :'rITHIN 70 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Fi . R. GILES Aye _ GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SILON Aye JOHN LOBLEY Aye R. B. LCGLOIN Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. E. UlLZS Aye Gnu. z. GIBBONS Aye JOE SMON Aye JOHN M03L.�,Y Aye R. B. NAGLOIN Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ty jecretary- or a.: __*. REGULAR &FETING FEBRUARY 11, 1936 Members present: Layor Giles, Coihmissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin, City At- torney Johes, llssistant Chief of Police Huie. A Conmittee composed of Lr.r. queen-, 1':r. ,7estervelt, and 1r. 1'.arks appeared before the Council and asked that they consider the appointment of a City Planning Commission. The PYiayor called a special meeting Friday, February 14y_;to consider the matter. Mr. Eckard, manager of the Sunshine Laundry, asked that a special concession of the Building Code be granted him. City Engineer Cock; was instructed to r -et the approval of the underwriters. Upon motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, City appropriate the sum of X100.00 for membership of the L'eague..of; Texas Municipalities. Secretary read a letter from Mrs. Opal Little in regards to a bill owed her by one of the City employees. No action was taken. There being no further business, the meeting recessed subject -to call. ATTEST: City Secretary RECONVENED REGULAR LEE TI NG FEBRUARY 17, 1936 2,:30 P. M. 1 ayor 2 Members present: 1ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simomy Yobley, IcGloin, City Attorneys Jones and Kirkham, Yarcellus Eckhardt. Secretary read a Resolution AUTHORIZINC AND DIRE'CTI1,G TH'E LaYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR ;,YD ON BEIuIF OF THL CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT DEED FROM R. S. MCCRACKEN TO 3.07 ACRES OF LAND dIT TIN ME CORPORATE LIMITS OF TIL CITY OF CORPUS Ch�ISTI 1 ALM TO ASaUL: CERTAIN NOTES GIVEN FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN E1v:ERGMT1CY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILTS Aye JOE SIi.ON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. YCGLOIN Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SILMON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN t.MOBLEY. Aye R. B. TYMCGLOIN rye Secretary read two ordinances pertaining to the Refunding Bond grogram. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons andcarried, that additional time be rendered them to study the ordinances. There being no further business, ATTEST: City Secretary the meeting adjourned. Itayor REGULAR LEETING February 18, 1936 11 A. M. Members present: Yayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, City Attorney Jones. Secretary brought up the matter of the claim of Harold Carr, attorney for Lr. .'Jilson. Upon the advise from the City Attorney the claim was rejected. I _ Secretary was instructed to issue check to J. IN. Kelley, commencing on January 21, 1936 at j62.50 per month. Secretary read Audited Voucher Report for the month of January, 1935, covering the is- suance of Vouchers #823311to #9051 and presented memorandum reports on said report together with the statementf Receipts and Disbursements to the mayor and each Commissioner. The ac- tion of the Layor, City CMntroller and City Secretary in signing the vouchers was ratified. lotion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, that Lew Smith be allowed a car allowance of '25.00 per month for three months. Secretary presented petition signed by a number of residents and property owners asking. that Ruth Avenue be shelled. Council agreed to haul and spread the shell if the property owners paid for the 'shell. Yotion by Gibbons, seconded b y I:_cGloin and carried, that all delinquent taxes on the t`�asonic Lodge be adjusted to conform to 1935 values. <A Commissioner Gibbo4s presented a memorandum from J. 0. Hendricks located at 2°17 Broad- way, asking for some reduction in taxes on account of not being able to secure sewer connec- tions. His request was denied. 10tion by Gibbons, seconded by 1cCloin and carried, that a reduction of w16.53 on Lots 20,21,22 in Homeplace Addition be allowed. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being insufficient time to transact -other business,;the re ular.meetIng was adjourned until Feb. 19, 1936, at 10:00 A. M. at which time the City council sitting in regular meeting will take up and complete all other matters to be presented at said, regular meeting. 4ayor ATTEST: City Secretary L; R EC CI.VEKIED 1:EETING Adjourned from Feb.18th, 1936- to February 19, -1936 10 A.. L%. Lembers present: Ylayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Yobley, 1cGloin and City Attorney Jones. Lotion by lobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, City Attorney was instructed to pre- pare resolution regulating parking on portion of Leopard Street. Secretary read an ordinance AUTHOR IZiT;G :-ISD CRDERING THE AGiZL�ZIrT AND FLAN TO REFLIM TfI E OUTSTANDING 03LIG«TIOI S OF THE CITY OF COMPU3 CHIZIM TO CCIISUT1,'A`I`ED MM SET IN FULL FORCE I.ED EFFECT AICD AUTIEORIZITvG TIHE TPRCFER ORDIN.�P<C 'S t PAPERS, DOCUY-ENTS AND IY3TIRTYEINT3 TO 3E Di .WZ, TO FROFERLY EFFECTUATE SAID FLAN �dM 1LCREM"I T; AUTHCRIZII G T�1E ADJUS ET. NT �iT� P,M=dM OF INTEREST ON Ti CUT3TAT�DIT=G GBLIGATIGTL3 OF ;.`SID CITY AS � E ''lu; T: I'RySENTED FOR EXCIEL"l- GE FOR 11'.7R_""FtTT:DIT G B" T:DS, FRO- VIDING FOR THE T'•IAESFERENCE OF SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO iZ E FAYID:G AGEtdTM TO T.'r.KE CERTAIN INTEREST PAI'I.LI',T3 OIi SAID CUTSTAM IEG 03LIG-�TICT:S 1'071 FRE3.� �T ED CR 1IIICIa T;rLY BE PR ESEI-TED FOR :;X, T7 UPON CLiZTIFIC�TL T: iT 3_gID B T`DS AR -Z. AVAIL- IOLE FCR E CIi:.T�GE BY TTIy D: i The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILLS Aye GEO. F,. GIB3CN3 .eye R. B. I_CGLOIX tiye J C 1-2,' 1.:G3LEY Aye JOE S110N l,.bsent Theabove ordinance was passed b:,, the following vote: t II. R. GILE3 nye GEC. E. GIB30h3 nye R. B. PvCGLOIN nye JOHN 1,*OBL'EY Aye JOE 311.7ioll, absent Secretary read an ordinance AU TIECRIZILG Tim ISaU ?CE Cr 30FYDS IT? Tf3 s PRINCIPAL SL'I. Ci TARE E YILLICE CNE I:tiI�DRED nKD THIRTY-SEVEI? T110U32,ND DOLL:QRS (y3,137,000.00) B RIl,G FIVE, P"�R CENT TER INTL3E3T, PAYABLE TO i.:ATLMITY, �ND 111ATUIRIITG 312IALLY FRCY OTE TO THIRTY-THREE `:.n'�.iR:3, AND DESIGN.1.TED HEREIN 4'1S "CITY Or CORPUS CrRISTI RLIL- DING BONDS, SERI 3 1936" FOR THE FL'RFOSE OF RL;dFUI�DIl�G, PAYING OFF ATvID CANCELLING, AIS IN LIEU OF, A LIKE X,'.OLT?T OF LEGALLY ISSUED PARTICULARLY DE31GEATED OUTST.=II\TG BOND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID CITY, AND PROVIDII G FOR TIw LEVY, A30SL3311NT Id D COLLECTION OF THE TAXES TO PAY 1 .E INTEREST OF SAID REFLfi?DIEG I30l,1)3. A:D TO CREATZ A SILKING FUND SUFFICIENT FOR THE R:_1D111:'TION OF SAID BONDS FROT,: YEAR TO YEAR. AS THEY LATURE I . PRE,E,SCRIBII G THE FORM CF 13O17,1) ALT ITS PLAT? OF PAY1,11-T, PROVIDING FOR TFIE APPROVAL AND REGIS TR, -`,.TION OF SAID RZFU1,DII',G B0-hDS, TIS SCHEDULE OF E<CCH;�lGES Tlr.�=DEFIOR AND TriE AUTHORITY TO DETACH AID CAECEIL ALL PAST DUE INTLRLST COUPONS ON THEt L,"� REFUNDING BC1,E13 OF SAID CITY AS Ald'D ',711EIN DELIVERED, AND DECLARING AN EIc::111ZGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILD: S Aye GBO. E. GIBBOES Aye R. B. LiCGLOIN tiye JOHNLOBLEY , Aye JOE SILiON absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote H. R. GILES Aye GEO.. E. GIBBONS Aye R. B. &:CGLOIN Aye JOHN YOBLEY rive JOE SIION 13bsent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. yo r ATTEST: c amity Secretary F, REGULAR MEETING ��251 1936 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, and Mobley, Dean irkham, City Engineer Cock, Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Motion by MicGlbin, seconded by Gibbons and carried, that a permit be issued to . Compton for a medicine show on the corner of Port and Leopard Sts. Mobley not voting. Secretary read an ordinance AMENDING AN ORDINANCE, BEING TRAFFIC ORDINANCE NO. 172, BY ADDING PROVISION REGULATING TRAFFIC ON THE 600 BLOCK AND THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 700 BLOCK ON LEOPARD STREET BET'r1'EEN TAI%TCAEUA AND NORTH BROADWAY, AND DECLARING AN ELIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye SI&ON Absent Gibbons Aye Vob ley Aye "cGloin Aye iz 9 1,3 o pos- The above C)rdinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye SIMON Absent GIBBONS Aye MOBLEY Aye LCGLOIN Aye Mayor Giles appointed Commissioner Gibbons and City Secretary Meisenheimer a com- mittee to investigate the 1932 values of Federal I?ptroleum Company. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Attorney Jones wqs instruct ed to prepare an ordinance limiting all purchases in the excess of $100.00. All minutes were read and,approved to date. There being no further busir_ess, the meeting adjourned. _ Giles ATTI Secretary read an ordinance Aye L:obley Aye kcGloin AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF Simon Absent ATTE L_ $29,000, BEARING FIVE rER CENT PER A1Iv=1 INTEREST, PAYABLE SE.I-ANLIUALLY TO LUTURITY, AND TI,ATURING SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD FROM ONE TO SEVEN YEARS AID DESIGNATED AS "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFUNDING BONDS, SECOND BERIES, 1936," FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING, PAYING OFF AND CANCELLING, AND IN LIEU OF, A LIKE A TIOUNT OF LEGALLY ISSUED AND OUTSTANDI17G BOIL OBLIGATIONS OF SAID CITY PARTICULARLY DESIGrATED AS FUNDING BOIZ3, SERIES A, DATED AUGUST 1, 19279 AND 1.M, .BRED 2001 to 2029, RESPECTIVELY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSY—E1%'T Cit'y ZD COLLECTION OF THE TAXES TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFUMIEG BOTMS, SECOTM SERIES 1936, AND TO CRFkTE A SINKING FUIRD SUFFICIENT FOR THE REDM'+TION OF THE AFORESAID REFUNDING BO1�+D S FROLi YEAR TO YEAR AS THEY Y-ATURE , ince PRESCRIBING THE FORD OF BOND AND ITS PLANT OF PAYYENT PROVIDING Comn FOR THE APPR!'VAL- AND REGISTRATION OF SAID REFUNDREFUNDINGBONDS, its. THE SCHEDULE OF EXCHAPTGES THEREFOR AND THE AUTHORITY TO ADJUST iorize AND PAY INTEREST ON THE AFORESAID OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF SAID CITY AS AND WHEN PRESENTED FOR EXCHANGE FOR THE AFORESAID to I REFUNDING BOTIDS, AS WELL AS THE DETACMENT OF ALL PAST DUE INTEREST COUPONS FROM SAID REFUTqTDIYG BOTMS UPON EXCHANGE AND DELIVERY THEREOF, - AND DECLARING Al.EMERGENCY. autr ` The Charter rule was suspenddd by the following vote: iced Giles Aye X25. Gibbons Aye _ Y"obl ey Aye 1 McGloin Aye _ Simon Absent P lun 3, be F The above ordinance was passed by the following voice: Giles Aye _ Gibbons Aye L:obley Aye kcGloin Aye Simon Absent ATTE City Secretary SPECIAL YEETING February 29,' 1936 10 A. N;. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin, and Mobley, and Dean Kirkham. Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, funds were appropriated to cover expenses of Mayor Giles on trip to Washington in regards to P. W. A. loan. Mayor Giles was authorized to sign a release of Ross McKissack in the amount of $100.00 for damages to City Police car. Me.tion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, corrmittee's report in regards to the Federal Petroleum Compauy's taxes be accepted and reduction allowed. There being nof'urther business, the meeting adjourned. a I mitis i I ed I f ry ATTEST: th.p I om_ ,ruct City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING February 22, 1936 9 A. M. J 1" Members present: Mayor Giles, Coi2missioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and McGloin City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock, Assistant Chief of 'olice Huie, M Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Purchasing Agent and Finance Commissioner were appointed a committee to investigate the purchasing of more street lights. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authoriz to purchase twelve stop signs. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Finance Commissioner was authorized to purchase a new automobile for the Police Department. Motion by IY:obley, secnded by Simon and careied, G. G. Miller's salary be advanced f X25.00 per month efective March 1st. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the bill of Corpus Christi plumbing Company for repairs to the sewer in rear of 317 Atlantic in the amount of $19.78, be paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. � Z—a—zg—, Mayor ATTEST: i City Secretary SPECIAL IvMTIEG February 29, 1936 10 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin, and Yobley, and Dean Kirkham. Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, funds were appropriated to cover expenses of Mayor Giles on trip to Washington in regards to P. W. A. loan. Mayor Giles was authorized to sign a release Df Ross McKissack in the amount of $100.00 for damages to City Police car. Me.tion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, committee's report in regards to the Federal Petroleum Company's taxes be accepted and reduction allowed. There being nofurther business, the meeting adjourned. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT NO GOODS, -NARES, OR MERCHANDISE, EXCEEDING ONE AUNDRED DOLLARS IN PRICE, SHALL EVER BE PURCHLSED FOR OR ON BEHALF OF THl CITY UNTIL. AND UNLESS FIRST APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE COUNCIL AND PROVIDING THAT TH CITY PURCHASING AGENT SHALL MAKE ALL SUCH PURCI-.ASES, AND DECLARING AN 'RGENCY. ATTES The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILLS Aye GLO. E. GIBBONS Aye _ JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY��e_� R. B. MCGLOIN y��e The above ordinance. was passed, by, thefollowing vote ' H. R. GII&S Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JO:Aye SIM01Q ,' City JOHN MOBIZY vA YCGLOIN --x e Commissioner Gibbons n,'1 City -Attorney Jones,4 and City Secretary kei senheimer. - motion by Simon,.�!�ecnnded?by Gibbons and carried, that the City appropriate the sum of X1000.00 to pay expenses of Ceorge "andel in connection with underpass and bayfront. project. Mobley not voting. Motion by kobley, seconded Simon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase necessary equipment and site for relay station. Motion by Lobley, soconded by Simon and carried, the request of Chamberlain & Strai contractors on reservoir project, to use D. R. Parsons under two elassificatiohs was granted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary Members present: Mayor RE"GULAR 1, EE TING C&A,. 1�y 10, 1936 8 P. M. Mayor Giles, Cormissioners Gibbons, McGloin, and Simon, . i Assistant City Attorney Kirkham, City Engineer Cock and Chief of Police Petzel, Tracy Cowle appeared before the Council in regards to a building on Chaparral Street. No action taken. N. C. Stewart asked that some action be taken in regards to sidewalke on Alemeda Street for the benefit of the school children: City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance. Motion by Mobley, seconded by IdeGl.oin and carried, Secretary was instructed to write P. W'. -A. a letter asking for the privilege of using available labor other than relief labor. The following reports were read and approved: Fire Department Health Department milk & Leat Inspector Engineer Police Secretary presented bids on automobiles from the following firms: Roy Murray Company Kinsel motor Co. Cage Hardware Co. Binz Service Station Zlaeknall Company Bids were ordered laid on table for forty-eight hours as required by Charter. No ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING �Y 9, 1936 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Gibbons, Mobley, McGloin and City Engineer Cock, and Mr. Dean Kirkham. Secretary read a letter from Russell Savage in regards to gas suit. Referredto Commissioner Gibbons City Attorney Jones, and City Secretary Meisenheimer. Motion by Simon,,�ecandedlby Gibbons and carried, that the City appropriate the sum of *1000.00 to pay expenses of Ceorge "andel in connection with underpass and bayfront project. Mobley not voting. Motion by Mobley, seconded Simon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase necessary equipment and site for relay station. Motion by kobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the request of Chamberlain & Strai contractors on reservoir project, to use D. R. Parsons under two elassificatiohs was granted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ty Secretary REGULAR lrELTING ►. y 10, 1936 8 P. M. Kayor y Members present: Mayor Giles, Cor-.missioners Gibbons, McGloin, and Simon, Assistant City Attorney Kirkham, City Engineer Cock and Chief of Police Fetzel, Tracy Cowls appeared before the Council in regards to a building on Chaparral Street. No action taken. LT. C. Stewart asked that some action be taken in regards to sidewalke on Alemeda Street for the benefit of the school children. City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, Secretary was instructed to write P. W:A. a letter asking for the privilege of using available labor other than relief labor. ell The following reports were read and approved: Fire Department Health Department Milk & Meat Inspector Engineer Police Secretary presented bids on automobiles from the following firms: Roy Murray Company Kinsel Motor Co. Cage Hardware Co. Binz Service Station _Bucknall Company Bids were ordered laid on table for forty-eight hours as required by Charter. 4 !32 Secretary read .Audited, Voucher Report, for the month of Feb, -,covering - -the issuance;of;vou- chers #9052 to #9902 and presented memorandem reports on said report together with the.,,state- mQAt pfy1aeceipts and Disbursements to the Mayor and commissioners.The.Action of± the Mayor 0ity Controller and City Secretary in signing the vouchers was ratified. Yotion by Simon, seconded by Mobley, and aarried, City Attorney was instructed to prepare a deed for a portion of launicipal Wharf to be placed in escrow for the purpose of building a Yarine Biological Laboratory. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, ,Pete.'Prada-�be allowed a $15.00 cqr allowance effective March 1st. All minutes were read and approved.to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT EST : City Secretary SPECIAL b-71,31TING Y 12, 1936 Liayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley and Simon. Secretary read an ordinance RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING A RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON FEBRUARY 10, 1936, 'MUCH RESOLUTION ;JAS ONE AUTHOIRZILG AND DIRECTING H. R. GILLS, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE All OIL AND GAS LEASE AND CONTRACT VTITH AND TO TOM: -:GRAHAM ON THE USUAL PRODUCERS 88 REVISED FCpdf,, FOR A CON- SIDERATION OF y2500.00 IN CASH, AND 7,500.00 PAYABLE OUT OF ONE-FOURTH (1/4) OF SEVEN -EIGHTHS (2/8) OF THE FIRST CIL AND/OR GAS PRODUCED AND SOLD, AND PROVIDING FOR BEGII INC OF DRILLIT4G OPERATIONS WITHIN SEVENTY (70) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING AN El;ERGENC Y . The Dharter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye / Simo n Aye i Gibbons Aye Mobley Aye McGloin Absent The ordinance was passed by the following vote: gIles Simon Gibbons Mobley McGloin Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Secretary presented tabulated bids for truck for Water Department. Motion by Mobl seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purdhasing Agent was instructed to purchase a two -ton International truck from Cage hardware. The Purchasing Agent was instructed to secure ptices for motor for Booster Station Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, that Carneiro & Chumney & Company be employed to make the annual audit for the price of $1000.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTE3 : City Secretary SPECIAL l,..PETING "y 17,. 1936 2 P. M. yo r r Members present: Layor Giles, Co=issioners Gibbons, McGloin, Mobley and Simon. Secretary read tde foa lowing letter: I W "March 14, 1936 TO THE LIMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS "On June 11, 19351 I submitted'a budget of the City of Corpus Christi for the fibcalfyear� 1935'36: taDcie notice was published in the Corpus Christi Caller and Times informing the public that a hearing would be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on the 26th day of June, 1935, at 4 o�clock. "At this hearing the City Secretary informed the Council that the require- ments for our General Obligation Bonds was calculated to care for the sink- ing fund requirements of a proposed: Refunding Plan, which had been accented by the former administration. He expelained to us that a tax levy suffi- cient to care'for our tax supported bonds would exceed the statutory limits. Ie were assured by the Bondholders Committee that they could effect the ex- change of at least 80% of our General Obligation Bonds for new funding 3bonds. With this information we did not think it advisable to adopt the budget until we were positive that the exchange was assured. "Since this budget was prepared and presented to the Council, local condi- tions have changed to such an extent that it was imperative to make emergen- cy expenditures to meet unusual and unforeseen conditions which could not, by reasonable diligent thought and attention, have been included in the original budget. Our City is growing at a very rapid rate, the population has increased considerably the past year, necessitEting considerable ex- pense in both personnel and improvements and extensions in both our water and gas departments. The unusual high waterB and floods caused considerable damage to our water system and also increased the cost of purification.- We had an enormous increase -in gas purchased. Ne have been successful in ef- fecting a settlement of several large suits pending in the courts. Exceed- ingly heavy_rains caused considerable damage to our streets and storm sewers and numerous other things for which the Council is to be congratulated in meeting the emergencies. "I am submitting herewith a supplemental -to our budget, appropriating suffi- cient funds to meet all these emergencies and respectfully ask that you approve the original budget and also the supplemental. Respectfully, (SF -d) II. R. Giles Mayor, City of corpus Christt,Texas" EI,"C "SUPPLMr,ENTAL TO THE GENERAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1935-1936 Current Expnese Fund: 1-ayor's Office City Secretary's Office City Attorney's Office Assessor & Collector's office City Hall Department Police Department Fire Department Health Department Scavenger Department Engineer's Department Street Cleaning Department Street Lighting Park Department. Wharf Department Airport Department ContinEent Expense `Yater Fund: City Water Department Waterworks Plant Water Reservoir Gas Fund City Gas Department Gas Purchased Sewer Department Incinerator Department Street Fund_ Street Department TOTAL 200.00 1,100.00 150.00 625.00 1,000.00 8,300.00 3,750.00 7,750.00 1,100.00 .2,660.00 525.00 1,c,25.00 12,125.00 75.00 3,075.00 13,500.00 57,860.00 7,125.00 9,725.00 8,675.00 _259525.00 18,800.00 21,275.00 700.00 3,290.00 w 44,065.00 28,550 00 $156,000.00 /33 a adopted. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, the 1.ayor's recommendation was Secretary read an ordinance KROVIDIr G FOR SETT HENT OF TIKE PENDING LITIGATION BET;'rEEN THE 0OR�-'US CHRISTI GAS OLIPZ-9 AT\'D Tim CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, T: =SAS, PENDING IN THF, DISTRICT C:;URT OF =!A UNITED STATES FOR TIIE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEX.`,S, CORPUS) CHRISTI DIVISICl'? ND BEIZG CnU�E I10. 135 AT L.,7,!,' ON TIS' DOCKET OF S�'JD COURT FIXING nil,]TERT.IS OF SAID SETTLE- S rROVIDII G FOR Tile, r:,Y!-'ZFT OJT" Ti.E SUI,: OF FOURT IEN TI OUSiiND , T"d0 HUNDRED ,'ND FIFTY DOLLARS• ( 614, 250.00) BY TFI: CITY 'IN SETTL I.ENT OF ALL DIFFERENCES BET`U.2;EN SAID CORPORATION AND SAID CITY A" 'D THE, FURTIIE PAYrr:ENT OF SEVEN THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS (,7,500.00) TO TILE SPECIAL ATTORr�L'YS FOR SAID CITY ITIMER TELEIR COP:T3.�CT-r�LTTHOI�- IZII,4G THE ISSUANCE OF VOUCHERS THEREFOR AIM ACCEPTANCE BY T:iE CITY OF THE PROPERTIES -TO BE TRAI7SFE.RRED TO TIIL CITY IN SAID SETTI,EI�lEr:T AND DECLARING AN EI. ERGENCY. The Chdrter,Mlerwag<-suspended by the following vote: Qiles Aye Gibbons Aye LcGloin Aye 11obley — a e Simon eye_ The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: It Giles Aye Gibbons Aye L.:cGloin Aye P„obley Aye Simon Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. t Layor TTEST: �1 City Secretary REGLTL%'Z LEE TING March 17, 1936 4 P. M:. lrlembers present: Payor Giles, Commissioners? Gibbons, Sinton, i-eGloin and Mobley, Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the water rates for oil industries be raised to 30 cents per thousand, effective I.Iarch 1st. I;:otion by Lobley, seconded by Simon, and carried the Purchasing Agent was instructed to purchase electric motor from the Sar_ Antonio I�Iachine & Supply Company at a cost of X1,e41. Secretay. read an : ordinarc a :: 1, ��I:EIQIEG "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TIS ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN TI1 E PRINCIPAL SUM OF TUREE PILLION0)OrE HUNDRED AIM THIRTY-SEVEN TQU1DOLLARS((�3,137,000.0BEARING FIVE PLR CENT PER TI TEOL�, PAYABLE SLIM-AN"NUALLY TO L:.aTQR I TY AND i`fl.ATURI�Tf- �u ' SERIALLY FROM ONE TH TI1IRTY-THREE Y�..iRS, AN'D DESIGNTED HEREIN AS "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFUNDING BONDS, SERFS 1936," FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING, PAYING CFF AND CANCELLII\TG, AND IN LIEU OF, A LIKE AMOUNT OF LEGALLY ISSIED AND PARTICULARLY DESIGNATED _ ✓ ` VJ_ ...._. _ OUTSTANDING BOND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID CITY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSIaNI' AND COLLECTION OF TILL, TAXES TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID REFUNDING BONDS AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND SUFFICIENT FOR TIE RED II XTI ON OF SAID BONDS FROM YE IR TO YEAR AS TIrY 1, ATURE , PRL'SCRIBING FOR THE FORM OF BOND AI -D ITS PLAN OF PAYMENT, PRO- VIDING FOR THE APPROVAL AIZ) REGISTRATION OF SAID REFUNDING BOI:DS , THE SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES TEEREFOR AND THI AUTHORITY TO DETACH AND CANCEL ALL PAST DUE INTEREST COUPONS ON THE NE'N REFUNDING BONDS OF SAID CITY " AND ,';LIEN DELIV R.ED, AND DECLARING AN �'�R- G ,NCY" - SO AS TO CO_:R ECT CERTAIN ERRORS APPEhRING TE REIN AND RATIFYING, ARPROVING AND COLFIRIYIING SAID ORDINANCE PASSED AIM APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 19th, 1.36, H REINABOVE SPECIFICALLY DE - INCLUDING THE ,UAEXDYENTS T£'.�LTO, AIM DECLARIIG AN SIGI.aT..D, 11:ERGEEN.CY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles gyp Gibbons`e— Yob l ey a P McGloin VP Simon Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Mobley Aye. McGloin eye Simon Aye There being nofurther business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary Mayor �— SPECIAL KCETING .ARCH 240 1936 11;:30 A. L.. C h;embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Y-cGloin, Simon and u'lobley, City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock, Terrell Bartlett, Dudley .Tarlton and Parry 'Wilder. Mr. Bartlett was authorized to confer with P.71.A. in regards to the wage scale. Secretary read a Resolution ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF TILE UNITED STATES TO T1 -1E CITY OF CORPUS CIMISTI 11TECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO AID BY WAY OF LOAN AND GRANT IN FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSIONS TO THE COLLECTOR SYSTEM, A C014PLETE 1,L7V TR11ATT-_NG PLANT AND A NE71 36 -INCH OUTFALL SE;"rER LINE., The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye vcGllin Aye Simon Aye L:obl ey Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye lo:ob ley Ayb Yr. Tarlton explained to the Council the status of Certain water rights on the Guadalupe River and asked that the City join them in their application to the Commission, which the City agreed to do, with.Dut ob�igLting them. to exercise their rights. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST City Secretary REGULAR LEETING MARCH 249 1936 8 P . M. ayor 11 Members present; Mayor Giles, Commissioners Y.6Gloin, Simon, and Yobley. A group of citizens df North Beach Addition appeared before the Council and .protest- ed on the erectionof a building east of(WatWe Street. The building permit was suspended until further investigation. Larry Dunne presented his report on sanitation. .Referred to Attorney Pichinson to prepare necessary ordinances covering his recommendations. Lotion by Lobley, seconded by Sinton and carried, La Retama Library be awarded an additional sum of $125.00 per month. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, Yayor Giles was auV=ized to sign s 136 a lease with Nueced County for Booster station site. 'Secretary read an ordinance ORDERING SIDE7,VALKS LAID, CONSTRUCT.1D AND BUILT, IN ACCORDANCE ;'dITH AND SUBJECT TO =1Z TERLS, COleDITIONS AND REWIREbwNTS OF AN ORDIN,�NCE PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY CCUNCIL OF THE CITY OFLCORFUS CHRISTI ON THE 21st DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 19101 ON ALEM�TDA STREET. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye John Mobley Aye `' oe Simon Eye Geo. E. Gibbons Absent R. B. %IcGloin Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye John Kobley Aye_ Joe Simon Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Absent R. B. McGloin Aye Mr. Josey, representative of Parkright h-eter Corpor��ion, made the City a proposal for the purchase of Parkright meters* 11to action taken. All minutes were read and approved to date. There beinC' no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT3ST: -City Secretary SPEC IAL I. 'L'MEG b:ARCH 261 1936 10:00 A. 14. Mayor P.lembers present: b.ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Yobley and Simon. Secretary read a Resglution AUTHORIZING 7T3E, CITY ATTORNJY TO ADOPT AI�TD TO JOIN IN THE ��: �.1V'D1 D APL LICATION, NUI.MERED 1311, FOR DIVERSION OF CERTAIN UNAPPROPRIATED +JATERS OF THE STATE 01' TEXAS, FILED BY TERRELL B �RTLyTT �'TITH THE -1 ST.,TE BOARD OF ",ATER ENGINEERS AT AUSTIN, TEXAS. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles nye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye Joe Simon r1ye John 1obley Aye R. B. McGloin nye The resolution was passed by the following vote: H.R. Giles Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye John P:obley Aye R. B. LcGloin Aye secretary read an ordinance AUTT-ORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI r , TEXAS: SANITARY SE71ER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES ATTI 1( �} a, $435,000 BEARIEZ 41 INTEREST, TO SE CURE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRLTCTING I .'PROVELENTS ATPD EX- TENSIONS TO THE SANITARY SE`"TER SYSTMI IN AND FOR SAID CITY, PRESCRIBING TI.E FOIM OF BOND, FLEDGING THE RE- VENUES OF SAID SYSTEIti: TO THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INVEST OF THE BONDS AFTER PROVIDING FOR TH1 EXPENSE OF OPERATTNS OPERATING SAID SYSTEM, YAKI1,G CERTAIN COVENAP,TS OF THE CITY IN REFERENCE TO T11E BOND FUND FROM IVHICH ^SAID PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ARE TO BE PAID: PROVIDIIG TMT 1113 HOLDER OR HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS SHALL 17EVER HAVE THE RIGHT TO DEMAND PAYMENT OF SAID OBLIGATIONS OUT OF ANY d FUNDS RAISED OR TO BE RAISED BY TAXATI01., REP: ALIP:G City ALL ORDINriNCES IN C017LICT EERMVITH, AIM DECyARING AN EKERGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS nye SI1:ON Aye KOBLEY nye ICGLOIN i I Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Ayee SIMON nye 10BLEY Aye LICGLOIN Aye 136 a lease with Nueced County for Booster station site. Secretary read an ordinance ORDERING SIDE'IALKS LAID, CONSTRUCTED AND BUILT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE TMIEZES, COIDITIONS .AND RE;UIREb7.NTS OF AN ORDIN.-�NCE PASSED A%''D APPROVED BY THE CITY CCL'NCIL OF THE CITY OF.'CO. 1.) CHRISTI ON THE 21st DAY OF K RCH, A. D. 1910, ON ALMEDA STREET. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye John Mobley Aye `' o e Simon i�.ye Geo. E. Gibbons Absent R. B. McGloin xye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye - John Lobley Aye_ Joe Simon Aye Geo. E. Gibbons ,Lbsent R. B. LcGloin Aye Mr. Josey, representative of Parkright Leter Corporation, made the City a proposal for the purchase of Parkright meters. "o action taken. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT.]IS T �P ATTE3T: City secretary SFECL-,.L r:ELTING .ARCH 281 L936 9:30 A. Y. 1 --embers present: 1:ayor Giles, Comrgissioners Gibbons, Simon, Lobley and lt_cGloin, and City attorney Fichinson. L-otion by 3i--raon, seconded by 11cGloin and carried, that an ordinance creating a City 1 or 1 --embers present: 1:ayor Giles, Comrgissioners Gibbons, Simon, Lobley and lt_cGloin, and City attorney Fichinson. L-otion by 3i--raon, seconded by 11cGloin and carried, that an ordinance creating a City Planning Commission for the City of Corpus Christi be amended to consist of twelve memberso and the following were appointed to serve as follows: Harry Loehr ) Jack Bonner ) Bruce Collins ) for a period of three years. Roy Murray ) Conrad Blucher j Barton iestervelt) '11illiam 1;_arks ) vvalter Saunders ) Reverend 11unds ) H. il. Giles ) ) Joe Simon ) Calvin E. Cock ) for a period of two years. for a period of one year. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, that the City Attorney ire instructed to prepare contract with rarkright Meter Corporation for the installation of 500 meters. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ity Secretary REGULAR MEETING N.ARCH:319 1936 8 P. M. e__�1�7z Yayor r Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, Simon and McGloin,. City Engineer Cock, Assistant Chief of Police Huie, Dean Kirkham and J. J. Pichinson. Mr. Nat Hardy appeared before the council and asked permission to install a tank ri the sidewalk. Referred to theCity Engineer. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, City Attorney Jones was instructed to prepare ordinance placing all property on Rincon Street and Avenue A, Brooklyn Addition in Fire zone #1. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was author- ized to purchase feet of copper pipe. The following bond was read and approved: Plumbers and Drain Layer's Bond with W. M. Scott as principal and Fidelity &Deposit Co. of Maryland as surety, in the sum of 41,000.00 Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Yayor was authorized to sign release on three certificates of special assessments against property owned by Edward Lippert. The Purchasing Agent presented the following bids for the repair of the incinerator 19. M. Kellogg Brooks -Fisher Co. C. F. Runck Smith & Walker Cowell & Weaver Bids for material only: F. B. Sechristi Co. , San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the City Secretary's salary as revised as follows: City Secretary, Tax Assessor and Collector's salary $300.00 per month; Delinquent Tax Collector's commissions $200.00 per month. r The salaries of Margaret MCTiernan, Belle DLLcKew and Betsy Borden were increased $10.00 per month. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Q/ r ATTEST: J---Q-�� Mayor C tY Secretary SPECIAL Y=TI hG .APRIL 2, 1936 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Robley, Simon, Gibbons and McGloin. Secretary presented tabulated bids for incinerator repairs as follows: M. TJ'ii. Kellogg Total - Labor and materials $59080.00 Brooks -Fisher Co. Total - Labor and.,,materials 69530.00 ;t Total Labor 21381.00 C. £ . Runc k Total - Labor and Materials 9,189.00 Total Labor 59127.00 Smith & ,"talker Total Labor and Materials 89761:00 Total Labor 49362.00 Cowell & Weater Total Labor and Materials 89190.00 Total labor 42356.00 Bids on materials only: F. S. Sechrist Co. 3,315.31 San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. 31826.49 Lotion by Ddlobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the bid of Brooks -Fisher in the amount of $6,530.00 for labor and material was accepted. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Purchasing Agent was authorized to ,advertise for a car of 2" cast iron pipe. Iotio n by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the wholesale produce ordinance be. enforced. Motion by Gibbons , seconded by Simon and carried, bid of Jack Bonner Company for Voucher Register in the amount of :140.00 was accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. `ayor ATTE T: 1ty Secretary SPECIAL YEETING APRIL 4, 1936 1 P. M. Members present; Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley, McGloin. I Motion by Mobley, seconded by.Gibbons and carried, the bid of San Antonio Machine & Supply Company on_100 horse -power motor. and pump,.at a price of $1,058.00 be accept ed. Motion by Simon, seconded by aobley and carried, City Secretary was authorized to advertise for 500 parking meters and notify the Parkrite Meter Company of same. Gerald Crow was employed in the Health. Department at a salary of 435.00 per month and a car allowance of 425.00 per month. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons; salary of Mrs. C. A. Miller in Health Department was increased to $85.00 per month, effective April 1st. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: — City Secretary WEST: R:ayor SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 6, 1936 10A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, i'obley and McGloin Secretary read az_resolution AWARDING CONTRACT TO MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COTPANY, THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGINEER IS REC OL2 ENDATION AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE STATE DIRECTOR OF P. W. A.,AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF -THE LOAN AND GRANT MADE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY P. W. A., DOCKET NO. 68649 AND REPEALING AND RESCINDING ALL OT.IER RESOLUTIONS HERETOFORE PASSED INSOFAR AS IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN E MRGENCY. The Chsrter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES GEO. E. GIBBONS JOE SIMON JOHN YO BLEY R. B. MCGLOIN . Aye Aye Xy_ Aye Aye��. The resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES GEO. E. GIBBONS JOE SIMON JOHN MOBLEY R. B. MCGLOIN Aye Ye aye _ aye 7ya There being no further btsiness, the meetibg.adjourned. 01 y Secretary REGULAR laETING April 79 1936 8 P . M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Dommissioners Gibbns, Simon, McGloin and Mobley, and City Engineer Cock, City Attorney Kirkham, and special Attorney Pichinson. A Cornittee from the Rotary Club consisting of Judge Hubbard, Barry Orr, Oscar Eau, and N. C Stewart appeared before the council in regards to sidewalks on Alemeda and Ayres Streets. They were notified that steps were being taken for the construction of sidewalks on these streest. Secretary presented the resignation of J. A. Noyes, City Plumbing inspectors Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin..and carried, the resignation be accepted and F. M. McFarland be appointed acting Plumbing Inspector. The following reports were read and approved: Fire Department Police Department Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, Saxet Gas Bill for the month of March was ordered paid. Secretary presented a letter from the South Texas Centennial Exposition asking the council to subscribe for a booth at the Exposition. Refeered to Commissioner Mobley.. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign a lease agreement with the Southern Alkali Corporation for the delivery of raw water to the industrial consumers. Secretary read an ordinance RELEASING. THE PENALTY AND INTEREST ON ALL TAXES DUE AND PAYABLE TO THE UITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI UPON CERTAIN CONDIIVIONS; SUSPENDING ALL LAWS AND PARTS OF LAWS IN COYFLICT HEREWITH; RATIFYING AND CONFIR4ING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES WITHOUT INTEREST AIM PENALTY. TO THIS DAY; AND DECLARING AN ER�RGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles -ye Gibbons Aye Mobley Ave Simon Aye McGloin Aye The ordinance was finally passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Mobley _ Aye Simon Aye McGloin Aye Secretary read an ordinance REGULATING THE OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE 11:OTION PICTURE "CH NES, FOR 1"HE EXAMINATION AND LICENSING OF MOTION PICTURE OPERATORS AND PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF EXAtyINERS FOR 1'rOTION PICTURE OPERATORS PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY AND DECLARING AN ErERGENCY. The ordinance was tabled for further investigation. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the City adopt gas rate as recommende by the Committee appointed by the Mayor. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, the taxes of Firestone Tire Company be reduced to X3,150.00 assessed value. All minutes were read an approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: �V66K "--14 City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING �r Mayor April 109 1936 3 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners, Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mobley. Secretary read an ordinance AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF BOND ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 269 1936, AND DECLARING AN EI'u".I+,RGENCY suspended The Charter rule was/I1'1_-,.:;d by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons .= Ave Mobley Aye Simon Aye McGloin Aye The ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles. Aye Gibbons Aye Mobley Aye Simon Aye McGloin ; Aye Secretary read an ordinance REPEALING BOND ORDINANCE PASSED BY CITY CO7hTCIL ON NOVEMBER 61 1935 AND REPEALING AMEITING BOND ORDINANCE PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL ON NO BE MBER 12f 1935. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Mobley Aye Simon ;Lye McGloin Aye The ordinance was passed by the following vote: Gile s Aye Gibbons Aye Mobley Aye Simon Aye i McGloin Aye Secretary read anresolution �'VXARDING CONTRACT TO DGCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION C0MPANY, THE LOWEST �ND` BEST BIDDER, IN ACCORDA XE WITH Et GINEER?S RECOIXENDATION AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE STATE DIRECTOR OF P. W. A. ' Ah''D SUBJECT TO TH^ TERMS AND CONDITIOFS OF THE LOAN AND GRANT MADE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY Pl. W. A. DOCKET NO. 8864, AND REPEALING AND RESCIIMING ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS HERETOFORE PASSED INSOFAR AS IN COITLICT I- JV AND DECLARING AN EIMRGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the follhwing vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Mobley Aye Simon Aye McGloin Aye The resolution was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Mobley Aye Simon Aye McGloin, Aye Secretary presented the following bids for the purchase of all material on the Old Gas Plant Site: Max Goltzson $375.00 South Texas Pipe&Supply Co. (Sam Isenberg) $285.50 Breakers Hotel (J.G.Keywell) 6205.75 Saxet Supply Co. (Oscar Goldsmith) $m50.00 Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried all bids be rejected. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley, and carried, that the City advertise for new bids. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, settlement with Elton B. Evans in the sum of $200.00 for injuries caused by gas explosion. Mobley voting No. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTE IT.: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING Arril 14, 1936 4 P. M. v.a yo r k y Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, L;obley, City Engineer Cock and City Attorney Jones. Secretary presented the following bids for one car of cast iron pipe: Crane Company Alamo Iron Works ; San Antonio Machine & SupplyCo.' Peerless Equipment Company The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Ctarter. . Secretary read an ordinance ORDERING SIDE7j1ALKS LAID, CONSTRUCTED AND BUILT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SU3J3CT TO rME TEF11S, COLDITIONS AND REZ,UIR12XLNTS OF AN ORDINANCE P�'�SSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI ON THE 21st DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1910, ON BOTH SIDES OF AYERS STREET FROM WEST CURB LIP 3 OF STAPLES STREET TO EAST CURB LINE OF 14th STREET. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:,,: Giles Aye .Gibbons Aye McGloin Aye Mobley Aye Simon Aye The ordinance was finally passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye McGloin Aye Mobl ey Aye Simon Aye Secretary was instructed to notify N;r. Kosar that steps must be taken immediately to correct the contamination of his water line. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, the following; renditions of taxes for 1935 be accepted: rates. Cage Hardware Company $11,000.00 Cage Implement Company 16,500.00 Secretary was instructed to make the necessary allowances. City Engineer Cock and City Secretary Meisenheimer were instructed to prepare sewer Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, the City Secretary was instructed to notify the Lone Star Ice Factory that their note, water and 'gas account and taxes must be paid. The Purchasing Agent was instructed to advertise for a pick-up truck for the Water & Gas Department. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: SPECIAL MEETING April 16, 1936 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, 11cGloin and Simon. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, San Antonio Machine & Supply Company be awarded bid for. the furnishing of one car load of cast iron pipe, priced at .21. Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was author- ized to purchase -..a Ford V-8 Pickup Truck from Roy Murray Motors, Inc. net.,pr1ce6f $557.00. Secretary read a letter from magnolia Petroleum Company entering their protest to the proposed cut-off from Furman Avenue to Third Street. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. T4layor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL 1EETING April 17, 1936 11:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Yobley. Secretary presented'.the following bids for parking meters: Parkrite Meter Company S Dual Parking Meter'LCompany Bids were laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by City Charter. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, Estimate #1 of Chamberlain and Strain, Contractors, in the amount of $5,325.88 be paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. havor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING April 20, 1936 10 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon and McGloin. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, bids for parking meters be table ed for further investigation. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, City Engineer was authorized to issue permit to Firestone Tire & Rubber Company for the erection of a filling station ori the turner of alater Street and Schatzel Street. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase.a carload of cement for Cols Park Project. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ity Secretary � V "� �:;I dl TaETING Apr 1 21, 1936 10 A. I,. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon. Secretary read an ordinance M_ r ORDINANCE NO • SE E'ER SERVICE RATE ORDINANCE Passed and approved by Council April 21, 1936 "TiI'� s.ivt�r—nlvv—�v1�irl.'u�t.l ON FEBRUARY 10, 1936, WHICH RESOLUTION `s•9AS ONE AUTHORIZIr:G AND DIRECTING H. R. GILES, AS 1LA.YOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN OIL AND GAS LEASE AZA CONTRACT WITH 210 TO TOM GRAHAM ON THE USUAL PRODUCERS 88 REVISED FORM F03 THE CONSIDERATION OF '"'2 ,500.00 IN CASK AIM $7,500.00 PAY- ABLE OUT OF ONE-FOURTH (1/4) OF SEVEN -EIGHTHS (7/8) OF THE FIRST OIL A11DZOR GAS PRODUCED AEE SOLD, AND PROVIDING FOR THE BEGITfi:ING OF DRILLING OP7,RA- TIONS WITHIN SEVENTY (70) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH RESOLUTION WHICH RESO- LUTION .`,BIAS RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON MARCH 121 19361 AND IN PURSUANCE OF WHICH RE:SMLU- TION AND ORDINANCE OIL AND GAS LEASE WAS 11"ADE AS THEREIN DIRECTED, BUT.." THERE IS A DISCREPANCY THEREIN TO JUST WHAT :UST BE. DONE BY THE SAID TOM GRAHt11 WITHIN THE SEVENTY t70) DAYS; IN ONE STATE1.12MT IN SAID LEASE, IT IS STATED HE Y.UST BEGIN DRILLING OPERATIONS WITHIN SAID TI&"E AND IN A'OT=-R IT IS STATED THAT FE MUST ACTUALLY SPUD IN AND BEGIN THE ACTUAL DRILLING OFA y1ELL r"IITHIN SAID TIDE, AND TO CLARIFY AND MAKE CERTAIN SAID PROVISIONS SO THAT THE SAID TOM GRAHil SHALL, ON :OR BE ORE APRIL 26, 1936, ACTUALLY BEGIN THE DRILLING OF SUCH ',HELL, AND THE CONSIDERATION MOVING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CTIRISTI, BEING THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR (,'w-'1.00) AND THE CONSIDERATIOi OF CLARIFYING ALD LAKING SERTAIN SAID 7,'10 CONFLICTIPG STATEuEINTS IN SAID LEASE AND VALIDATING AND CONFIRIv.ING SAID LEASE, LESSEE ALREADY HAVING COM- 1E?NCED DRILLING OPERATIONS UPON SAID LAND ; AUTI.ORIZII` G. AND DIRECTING H. R. GILES, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO &'AYE AN ENTRY INTO A SUP- PL:11ENTAL CONTRACT REFLECTING AND SETTING CUT D EFI17ITELY THE TERM OF SUCH LEASE, ATM DECLARING ZT a "ERGETvCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIKON Aye CEO. E. GIBBONS Aye J0 H111 I"OBLEY Absent R. B. I:CGLOIN Absent The above Ordinaree was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIMM N Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN MOBLEY Absent R. B. MCGLOIN Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary LEETING APRIL 21, 1936 8 P. 1% n Lay ur Mambers present: I'layor Giles, Cozmnissioners Gibbons, Simon and 1-cGloin Secretary read a resolution REVOKING AND BESCI1M=,,G 710 CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS HERETOFORE PASSED BY THE CITY C071,TCIL, SAID RESO- LUTIONS BEING NLT14_; FRED ATZD DATED RESPECTIVELY, AS FOLLO,110-: RESOLUTION NO. 605; RESOLUTION NO. 609, DATED APRIL 6, 19363, AND APRIL 10, 1936; AND DECLARING .AI:D EIS r.RGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILLS Aye GIBBONS Aye SI11 ON Aye 11:0 BLEY :`mob s e nt I. -C GLO IN Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye 311 ON Aye IMLEY Apeent LCGLOIN Aye Secretary read a resolution RATIFY11:G .ZD CONFIRYING A,'1A3D OF CONTRACT TO Id-CKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COLPZY The Charter rule was suspended by the following mote: RATIFYING AIM CCILFITMILING A RESOLUTTCN PASSED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON FEBRUARY 10, 1936, WHICH RESOLUTION ;VAS ONE AUTHORIZING LTM DIRECTING H. R. GILES, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN OIL AND GAS LEASE AIM CONTRACT WITH AND TO TOM GRAHAY. ON THE USUAL PRODUCERS 88 REVISED FORM F0.2 THE CONSIDERATION OF 1"2,500.00 IN CASH AIM $x.,500.00 PAY- ABLE OUT OF ONE-FOURTH (1/4) OF SEVEN -EIGHTHS (7/8) OF THE FIRST OIL AIIDJOR GAS PRODUCED A'ED SOLD, AND PROVIDING FOR THE BEGINNING OF DRILLING OPERA- TIONS ;rIITHIN SEVENTY (70) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH RESOLUTION '=GH RESO- LUTION.'VAS RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED BY CITY ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON MARCH 129 1936, AND IN PURSUANCE OF 7,7HICH RESOLU- TION AND ORDINANCE OIL AND GAS LEASE WAS MIADE AS THEREIN DIRECTED, BUT_: THERE IS A DISCREPANCY THEREIN AS TO JUST WHAT t:UST BE. DONE BY THE SAID TOM GRAH.e'21 WITHIN THE SEVENTY (70) DAYS; IN ONE STATEMIENT IN SAID LEASE, IT IS STATED HE MUST BEMIN DRILLING OPERATIONS WITHIN SAID TIS AND IN AITOTEER IT IS STATED THAT HE b"UST ACTUALLY SPtTD IN AND BEGIN THE ACTUAL DRILLING OF A `�IELL WITHIN SAID TILE, AND TO CLARIFY AND MAKE CERTAIN SAID PROVISIONS SO THAT THE SAID TOPS: GRAHP11 SHALL, ON:OR Bk 1OR E APRIL 260 1936, ACTUALLY BEGIN THE DRILLING OF SUCH WELL, AND THE CONSIDERATION MOVING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS C�=TI, BEING THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR ( A.00) AND THE COI�TSIDERATIO] OF CLARIFYING = L:AKING SERTAIN SAID 7,'10 COR'FLICTING STATEYMINTS IN SAID LEASE AIM VALIDATING AND CONFIRYIRG SAID LEASE, LESSEE ALREADY HAVING COY- Y.ENC + DRILLING OPERATIONS UPON SAID LAND ; AUTHORIZING. AND DIRECTING H. R. GILES, AS MAYOR OF TIE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO TLAKE AN ENTRY INTO A 3UP- FL1,1IENTAL CONTRACT REFLECTING AND SETTING OUT DEFINITELY THE TERMS OF SUCH LEASE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES JOE SIMON CEO. E. GIBBONS JOF14T DBLEY R. B. YCGLOIN The above Ordinaree was passed H. R. GILES JOE SIMON GEO. E. GIBBONS JOHN LMBLEY R. B. Tv`,CGLOIN Aye Aye :'Lye Absent 1Lbsent by the following vote: tiye Aye Aye Absent Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary T 12ETING APRIL 219 1936 8 P. Y. 1,ay ur Yambers present: Ulayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon and b.cGloin Secretary read a resolution REVOKING AND RESCINDING T',"JO CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS HERETOFORE PASSED BY THE CITY COUECIL, SAID RESO- LUTIONS B:PII,G I [,TIIERED «IE1 DATED RESPECTIVELY, AS FOLLOWS: RESOLUTION N0. 605; RESOLUTION N0. 609, DATED APRIL 6, 19369 AND APRIL 10, 1936; AND DECLI'_RING AIJ ET4RGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES GIBBONS SITv:ON YOBLEY 1_CGLOIN Aye Aye Aye ,b s e nt Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye SIT:'ON nye I.OBLEY Ayeent L:CGLOIN Aye Secretary read a resolution RATIFYING .ZD COIFIR14ING AWAd ,R.D OF CONTRACT TO LICKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COI:I'A17i The Charter rule was suspended by the following Vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye SMON Aye YCGLOIN. Lye YOBLEY Absent The resolution was finally passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIB3G11"S Aye SIYLON Aye MCGLOIN Aye Y'OBLEY Absent 1fcGloin absent. Judge I. W. Keys appeared before the Council representing the Texas Pipe Line Com- pany asking for easements on City's five -acre tract joining Country Club. Assurance was given him that a satisfactory arrangement would be worked out. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, City would place an ad on the program given undor:auspices_of=the Chupc.h-_-of Good Shepherd. Secretary read a petition signed by about ane hundred residents living in the vicinity of South Bluff Park. No action was taken. Secretary read a resolution PROVIDING TETAT ALL J,ONIES ARISTNG FROM: THE SALE OF REVENUE BONDS AND ALL YCNIES OBTAINED FROT;T FEDERAL GOVEcRLMENT GRANT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND C01,TLETICN OFP. IN. A. PROJECT E0. 88641 SES'TAGE TREATS { �T PLANT AND SE.'1:�R EXTETvSICNS, FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CIISTI, TEXAS, SHALL, AS AND 1,11EN RECEIVED, BE DEPOSITED IN TIE CITY DEPOSI- TORY AND APPROPRIATED AiD APPLIED SOLELY TO THE PAYL ANT OF THE COST OF SAID r,0ROVE E7T'TS; AND THAT McKENZIE CONSTRUCTION CUMANY SHALL NOT BE RE�ZU IRED TO PERF ORP,i ANY NURI K UNDER ITS C OITRAC T UNTIL THE FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF THE REVENUE BONDSHAVE BEEN RECEIVED, DEPOSITED ATM APPROPRIATED; AND PROVIDING THAT SAID COT:PANY 1 -.:AY CEASE ."pORY. UNDER ";SID CONT LACT AT ANY TIME FUNDS ARE NOT PROVIDED ACCORDING TO THE GRANT AGREE LIENT SUFFICIENT TO PAY FOR THE ;'10 RK PERF'OR1,11ED AT THE DONTRACT PRICE; ALD FURTTER PROVIDING, IN THAT '.EVENT, TRAT SAID COT, PANY SHALL BE PAID FOR ALL THE WORK ACTUALLY PERFORYED AT T1121 FULL CONTRACT UNIT PRICES; AND DECLARING AN FLYRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye Sl10N Aye Y GLOIN Absent LIOBLEY Absent The above resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES _ Aye GIBBONS Aye SI: SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 23, 1935 4 P. M. Members present Tvayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons and Simon. I,:otion by Gibbons, seconded bySimon, and carried, Debolt Skating Rink was given permitsion to erect a portable skating rink in Fire Zone 112. Lotion by Simon, seconded by Gibbans and carried, bid of Missouri Iron & I-etal Company in the amount of X500.00 for all material and junk on site of old Artificial Gas Plant s accepted. TT1:ST : :cGloin. ATTEST There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ty Secretary SPECIAL IviEETING April 27, 1936 10 A. M. 1ayor Members present: 1-'ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, seconded by Simon and Secretary read the following ordinance .—UZS1 NDI1%G FORIv.1 OF BOD ORDII`AITCE PASSED BY i'HE CITY COUNCIL UN YARCH 262 1536, ,UM, XENDED ON ARRIL 10, 19362 SO AS TO IvU E SAID BONDS READ "SERIES 1936" RAU= THAN " SERIES 1935", AIM DECLARING AN CENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye SMON Aye GIBB017 Y'CCLOIN I -Ye I.O BLEY - Absent The Ordinance was passed by the following vote; GILES nye • SII.ON Aye GIBBONS Aye IVCGLOIN Aye 11,03LEY ib s e nt There beir,.L no further business, the meeting adjourned. City 0ecret ary REGULAR I.EETING L:a,-.=or r April 28, 1936 3 P. Iii. Members present: payor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons and 1cGloin, City Attorney Jones, and City Engineer Cock. The 4o-Ilowi ngtmotionswere Made y Cn- ,otibn` try Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Com .3 ssioner r cGloin, the following resolution unanimously was adopted: . E_�E -, in connection witU the administration of the construction contract between the City of Corpus Christi and Chamberlain & Sttain, Contractors, for the construction of the ten million gallon reservoir and accessories, it is necessary to make various minor changes in the plans and specifications from time to time as may ,be advisable to better the construction or meet exigencies in this. -work; and IIIEREAS, the Terrell Bartlett Engineers have authority under the contract to make such corrective changes in the pland and specifications; and 'MEP.EAS, the procedure of the i'ublic Works Administration requires the execution by the Contractor and the City of "Change Orders" covering such minor matters in great detAil; and WHEREAS, it is unnecessary and to no purpose for the Yayor and Commissioners to ac personally on such technical matters, and unnecessary delay is involved; TER -'ORE, BE IT RE30LVED T� -iT Y.r. A. 1:.Erskine, resident engineer for the aforesai engineers, is authorized, in changes of a technical nature which do not involve addi- tional costs to the City nor a decrease in the value of the work, to sign such routine "Change Orders" fcr and in behalf of the City of Corpus Christi, and his acts in so doing are hereby ratified, without farther action on the part of the City. VIIERLriS, a controversy has erisen relative to the proper interpretation of the wage schedule respecting the Corpus Christi Waterworks Project, Docket No. 1186-R; and 11HEREAS, State Diredtor Julian I"ontgomery of P.,%A., Fort Vlorth, Texas, has issue a circular order requiring the awarding Public Body of P.1N.A. project, inclufing the above project, to definitely establish the wage rate applicable: NO19 THEREFORE, in order to comply with P.N.A. requirements and to settle the co f lict existing as to the applicable wage scale or rate, upon motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Comnissioner McGloin, the following motion was unanimously carried and passed by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, towit: That the tabulated scale of 75' cents per h, ur for skilled labor, and the scale for semi -skilled and co,,._ on labor as set up in andestablished by the orignal contract document appertaining to this,'project be and the same are hereby in all things ratified and confirmed as being the wagescale or rate fixed under said contract by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. On motion of Commissioner 1cGloin, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons, the followin Resolution was adopted, to -wit: r T&�T t;ayor H. R. Giles is directed on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi to join the contractors for the ten million gallon reservoir in a joint request to the Public ;°lorks Administration requesting that on the said job an exception in the case of skilled and semi -skilled workers solely from the present limitation of 130 hours per month for labor of that type.be raised to permit skilled and semi -skilled workers to work not exceeding 173 hours per month. The present shortage of water for this City and thedesire of the Public Works 11 Administration itself that the work be completed not later than December 15, 1T36, creates a situation of a real emergency nature, and the Ijayor is requested to urge thi consideration from the officials of the Public Works Administration. C. B. Kennington -;ves appointed inspector oft reservoir project. Lotion by Gibbons, sedonded by 11cGloin and carried, completion bond presented by L-lissouri Iron & Lietal Company was refused by Council. They were instructed to furnish surety bond. : :_ . ment. The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for truck -'for fire depart- Secretary presented a letter from Vdii?Neyland in regards to $500 compassion on reser voir site. P:o action was taken. X11 minutes. were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City secretary R GULAR 1�ETIE MAY 51 1936 8 P. Id. or Lembers present: Mayor Giles, CoraAssioners,Gibbons, Simon, 1-,=obley and L:cGloin, City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock, and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. schools: L:ayor Giles appointed the following committee on the Bayfront Improvement: Dr. Halstead Commissioner Simon City Engineer Cock L_ayor Giles appointed the following committee in regards to sidewalks leading to the N. C. Stewart Co=issioner Simon City Engineer Cock Oscar Eau J. B. Hubbard I.r. `.Varden appeared before the Council in eegards to dedorating the City. His propo- sal was refused. The City Attorney was authorized to prepare the necessary papers for the annexation of Louisiana Avenue to the City Limits. Joe Browning appeared before the Council in regards to the water line to C1 arkwood. Referred to Commissioner Lobley, City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock and Johh Cunningham. I 1Lotion by Kobley, Seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Saxet Gas Company bill in the amount of .8,102.44 was allowed and ordered paid. Broadway. City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting parking on Lipper Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized., to advertise for bids on the following: 250 ft. 4" transitei e- �1500 ft. .3/4" copper pipe 900 ft 1" copper pipe. Lotion b`ysGibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, repairs to the Addressograph machine In the "dater and 'Gas Department in the amount of 4'164.50 was authorized. Motion by Simon, seconded by Lobley and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a car load of cement for the Cole Park Project. Lotion by Gibbons, seconded by L_obley and carried, authority was given for the light ing of the tennis courts at South Bluff and Hillcrest Parks. Lotion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, statement rendered on disinfectant was allowed and ordered paid. 4 The following reports were read and ordered filed: Police Department Engineer Department Fire Larshal - Fire Departm3r_t Health Department Sanitary Inspectors Motion; by Y obley, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Attorney was authorized to prepare contract wiAh Texas ripe Line Corpany for *;` rental of $10.00 per month with 90 1. days cancellation notice. Secretary read a letter from J. E. Holden.making claim in the amount of 61.29 for a garbage can. Referred to the insurance company. Y-otion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, t4z-e bill�of Hamilton Lowe in the amount of : 150.00 for preparing appeal in McMurray �ase.Was-.allowed.r__ '_t Layor presented the budget for the fiscal year of 1936-37. A public hearing was ordered to be held on Friday, Lay 15, atl4 i�'. M.''� The following bids were presented for a truck for the Fire Department: J. C. Blacknall Roy Murray Cage Implement Kinsel Motor Co. Winerich L:otors The following chemical bids were read: American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp. Ceneral Chemical Co. The following gasoline bids_ were read: Pure Oil Distributing Co. Gandy -Robertson Cities Service Oil Co. Humble Oil & Refining Co. Texas Company liagnolia Cetroleum Co. Gulf Oil Corporation 3A. All bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. *d Motion by 14;obley, seconded by 1.cGloin and carried, that the City take membership in the 1vational Safety Council at the price of '20.00 per year. All minutes were -.,read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. A1TTT n ��ST : City Secretary SPECIAL i:EETIM 9 T: ayor 1,!AY 9 , 19 3 6 10 A. kembers present: Idlayor Giles, ComrrLissicners Gibbons, 76bley L:cGloin and Simon. Lotion by Lobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the bid of the General Chemical Com- pany for aluminum sulphate was accepted. 1.1otion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the bid of the Gulf Refining Company for furnishing the City with gasoline for ninety days, be accepted. lotion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, bid of Crane Cor~pany for furnishitig copper pipe be accepted Secretary read tkn ordinance FROVIDIP G FOR TIW PARYING OF VEHICLES ON CERTYi.IN STRUTS, ZD TILL i:,ZUTT"Pa -OF PA!TKING, AND PRCVIDII:G FOR TON -P RKIP:G CN OTI-ER STR TS :�'D PROVIDING AND PROHIBITING LEFT TCTRP:3 OF LLL STRZETS IN TIRE CITY OF COJI'US CIII�ISTI I AND 1 Ry;SCRIBING P N.UTIIS FOR THS: VICLATION THMEOF, AND DE,CLARIP:G x%.r?-,-1--TE2GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: G ILES "'ye SI ION ,' .ye G IB30P,-S Ziye YCGLOIN_ Aye L'OBLE,Y Hye The ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILD S riye SIL:ON "ye GIBBONS Alye LCGLOIN eve 11OBLEY nye Secretary read an ordinance R�GUL-,iTING THE ZU.nLITY OF ICE CRE ^ ' :SID FROZEN COP FECTICPeS TIT �T NA B2 SCLD IN TH-] CORFORi.TE LI1=33 OF THE CITY OF CORL"U3 CHRISTI, TF.1111'S, SPECIFYING CON- TIUyTS, PROVIDING PEP,�LTIES, AND DECLi=NG API 11:ERGENCY . The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILLS aye SILOPti �iye GIBBONS Aye 1:GGLOIN eye YMBLEY Ave The ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILLS SIL'.ON GIBBCPIS 11CGLCIN YOBLEY Ave .-eye Aye Aye .ftye of Lotion by Simon, seconded by 1,'cGloin and carried, Estimate',42/Chamberlain and Strain in the amount of 913,197.38 be approved and ordered paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City ;secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 12, 1936 1:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, Gibbons, ""cGloin, Simon and City Attorney Jones. Secretary read a proposal from A. S. Huyck & Company to the City in regards to a pipe line from Calallen and taking up certain outstanding water revenue bonds. There being no further business, the meetir_g adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Lecretary . 0 REGULAR MEETING May 12, 1936 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Mobley, Simon, City Engineer Cock, Dean Kirkham, and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Notion by McGloin, seconded by kobley and carried,.permission was given to the Girl Scouts to erect a building on city property. 1 � { Mayor appointed Commissioner Simon and U'cGloin to confer with Heldenfels Brothers in regards to parking on Water St. Mayor appointed the following committee to supervise recreation for the parks: Mrs. F. T. Elrick N. C. Stewart E. E. Peoples Garrett appeared before the council in regards to parallel parking on Leopard Street. The matter was deferred. Carl Haltom appeared before thecouncil in regards to shelling a portion of 13th Street• No action was taken. Commissioners Mobley and Gibbons and City Engineer Cock were appointed a committee in regards to an extension of the water and gas mains on'13th Street. Secretary read a proposal from Joe Browning in regards to a pipe line from Calallen. No action was taken. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the account of Fulbright, Crocker and Freeman in the amount of $2200.00 was allowed and ordered paid. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried,.Zstimates 1 and 2 of The Terrell Bartlett Engineers in the amount of $526.57 was allowed and ordered paid. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, Thad Davis was appointed inspector of payrolls and labor classification on reservoir project. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, the following transfers were author- ized from the gas fund: $10,000 to Current Expense Fund 5,000 to Street Fund All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 149 1936 3:30 P. M. -ayor 0 I Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin, Mobley, City Attorney Jones, Special Attorney Pichinson. Secretary read a proposal from Wynne Drilling Co. in regards to pipe line from Calall to reservoir. Mayor appointed Attorney Jones, Attorney Keys and Attorney Easterling to pre- pare eontracV . Brandon asked for concessions to the Building Code on a building located on Lot. 6, Block 903, Fitchue Addition. The request was denied. 11 Secretary read a letter from Commissioner Curlee regarding certain repairs to La Guarda bridge, Referred to City Attorney. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, funds were appropriated for Mayor Giles, and Commissioner Mobley to go to Chicago to confer with Bondholders' Committee in regards to water bonds. Motion by bcGloin, seconded by Mobley and carried, L. O.'Davis was appointed motor- cycle officer. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: _o City lecretary SPECIAL MELTING May 15, 1936 4 P. M. yor 0 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, McGloin, Simon and Attorney Kirkham. This meeting was advertised as the date of holding a public hearing for the City Budget of the fiscal year beginning March 1, 1936 and ending February 28,, 1937. There being no protest to the adoption of the budget, on motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the budget was approved. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried,' Mayor and Controller were authorize to sign contract with Wynne Drilling Co. in regards to pipe line from Calallen, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. 10 tion by Simon, seconded by.Mobley and carried, the following traffic committee was appointed: Ernest Cardinal F. B. Seehrist Joe Mei ner Roy Murray Jack Bonner John- ',,T.WrightR. B. Swantner F. B. Orr David Peel Mrs.F. T. Elrick G. 0. Garrett Bob McCracken Geo. Gilliam Frank Sparks T Albert Searcy a Secretary read a resolution prepare PROVIDIEG FOR THE CREATION :OF A TRAFFIC COL2,ISSION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THE APPOINTIENT OF THE � b4Ei.1BER3 THEREOF, AND PROVIDING THAT THE SAIi:E SJL�LL t:AKE manager REC0I.:1.;ENDATIONS OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. i ' The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye R. B. LCGLOIN Aye_ ATTEST: GEO. E. GIBBONS _ Aye JOE SIMON nye JOHN 10BLEY _ xye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote:-,- H. ote:-H. R. GIL ES Aye— R. B. T"IC GLOIN ^ye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIT"ION Aye JOHN 10BLEY Aye Attorney 1vu ��vu p�rIIivn, secouaea-ny ycGioin`ancc--carried,the--Citjz-grant an easement for a pipe line subject to':the approval of the City Attorney.. Secretary read an ordinance PROVIDING, WHERE,A JUDGT�IENT AGAINST A DEFETMANT FOR A PECUNIARY FINE AND HE IS UYABLE TO PAY THE FINE AND COSTS ADJLTDGED AGIT�ST HIM THAT HE M.AY FOR SUCH TIME AS : MILL SATISFY THE Z'UDGT.:ENT BE PUT TO YORK IN THE WAREHOUSE OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AYD PUBLIC WAYS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FRO VIDII,IG A EEN. LTY? AI�TD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, funds were appropriated for Mayor Giles, and Commissioner Mobley to go to Chicago to confer with Bondholders' Committee in regards to water bonds. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Mobley and carried, L. 0. Davis was appointed motor- cycle officer. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ';��& ATTEST: City lecretary _ Members present: Attorney Kirkham. Budget o no pro to the budg to sign the appr yor SPECIAL MEETING May 15, 1936 4 P. M. Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, McGloin, Simon and 3I appointe r y9. 01-u arra-carrreM; `C��y-t�crney�uas�nst �e�'�o prepare ordinance authorizing the working of prisoners. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, Eddie Johnson was appointed acti manager of the airport. The Purchasing Agent was authorized to buy ten water meters. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING MAY 19 , 1936 3 P. M. yo r Members present: Mayor (Pvor-Tpm Gibbons, Commissioners Simon and McGloin, Special Attorney Pichinson and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Motion by Simon, seconded by LxGloin and carried, the City grant an easement for a pipe line subject to" the approval of the City Attorney. Secretary read an ordinance r PROVIDIT,Z WHERE A JUDG HENT AGAINST A DEFEEDANT FOR A PECUNIARY FIITE AND HE IS UrYA13LE TO PAY THE FINE AND COSTS ADJUDGED AGIY�ST HIM THAT HE MAY FOR SUCH TIME AS WILL SATISFY THE Z DGILENT BE PUT TO WORK IN THE WAREHOUSE OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AY1D PUBLIC NAYS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND PRO VIDIY"G A PENALTY? tiRTD DECLARIFG AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. ii. GILES Absent JOE SIMON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Ave JOHN MOBLEY Absent The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Absent JOE SIMON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye JOHN 1OBLEY Absent Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purchasing,Agent was author ized to buy a three -wheel motoreyd.le from Shep's Cyclery for the sum of $375.00. Motion by McGloin, seconded by'Simon and carried, John Harmon be appointed motor- cycle cop with salary of $110.00 per month. The,--followingrrai.ntsobecame - effective as .of the 15th: W. H. Anderson, X25.00 per month Fire Chief N. D.•Huie, Jr, Asst. Police,.Chief 25.00 per month C. P. Cullina4 DeskSergeant 25.00 per month Motion by bieGloin, seconded by Sizron and carried, . the actions of the Agent in paying for a portion of the police uniforms be ratified. 4 . There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.. ATTEST: _ �^ s City Secretary REGULAR MEETING Mayor Purchasing MAY 19, 1936 BP. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Lobley, McGloin and Simon. Mayor Giles and Commissioners Mobley reported on their trip to Chicago in regards to the Wat er_Revenue _bones, RESOLUTION _gay AUTHORIZING TIC, MAYOR TO EIECUTE AN EASE 'i IqT OF RIGHT OF WAY - FOR THU LAYING OF PIPES BY THS: HOUSTON GULF GAS COMPANY AND RROVIDING FOR AN E11ERG!!NCY. ATTES Passed and approved by Council on 1,lay 19, 1936 City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING KAY 229 1936 Members present: Mayor Giles, Comrissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Leo Busker, operating the Ritz Taxi Company, was granted a temporary permit to operate taxies by posting a $2500.00 public liability bond. Y.otion by LeGloin, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was : authorized to purchase miscellaneous parts for the water department in the amount of $19089.0;6 Motion by McGloin, seconded by Gibbon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was G ! authorized to buy International Truck from Cage hardware Company in the amount of $75QO.00. Secretary read a petition from residents of North Beach asking that''flood lights be placed there. Referred to Commissioner Simon. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the sum of $25.00 be -appropriated _= N 0 Motion by b-cGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the actions of the Purchasing Agent in paying for a portion of the police uniforms be ratified. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.. , L-z� 1ayor ATTEST: C tft cretary REGULAR MEETING MAY 199 1936 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley,".cGloin and Simon. Ma or - or na Ix W at er ,. ., . Yayor ATT23T: City Secretary SPECIAL YMTING MAY 229 1936 Members present: Mayor Giles, Comr._issioners Gibbons, McGloin, trZey. Leo Busker, operating the Ritz Taxi Company, was granted a temporary permit to operate taxies by posting a $2500.00 public liability bond. ''otion by LcGloin, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase miscellaneous parts for the water department in the amount of $1,089.0:6 Motion by McGloin, seconded by Gibbon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to buy International truck from Cafe hardware Company in the amount of $75 10.00. Secretary read a petition from residents of North Beach asking that'flood lights k ' be placed there. Referred to Commissioner Simon. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the sum of $25.00 be.. -appropriated The Charter rule was suspended by the follow', -ng vote: H. u. GILES Absent JOE SIMON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye R. B. YCGLOIN Aye JOHN MOBLEY Absent The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILZS Absent JOE SIMON Aye 'E. GEO. GIBBONS Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye JOHN YOBLEY Absent Ylotio n by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purchasing, -Agent was author ized to buy a three -wheel motorcydle from Shep's Cyclery for the sum of $375.00. - Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, John Harmon be appointed motor- cycle cop with salary of $110.00 per month. The•_foll6wingnrdise8ebecame effective as of the 15th: W. H. Anderson, $25.00 per month Fire Chief N. D.:•Huie, Jr, <, Asst. Police,.Chief 25.00 per month C. P. Cullinal; DeskSergeant 25.00 per month Motion by b-cGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the actions of the Purchasing Agent in paying for a portion of the police uniforms be ratified. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.. , L-z� 1ayor ATTEST: C tft cretary REGULAR MEETING MAY 199 1936 8 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley,".cGloin and Simon. Ma or - or na Ix W at er ,. ., . Yayor ATT23T: City Secretary SPECIAL YMTING MAY 229 1936 Members present: Mayor Giles, Comr._issioners Gibbons, McGloin, trZey. Leo Busker, operating the Ritz Taxi Company, was granted a temporary permit to operate taxies by posting a $2500.00 public liability bond. ''otion by LcGloin, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase miscellaneous parts for the water department in the amount of $1,089.0:6 Motion by McGloin, seconded by Gibbon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to buy International truck from Cafe hardware Company in the amount of $75 10.00. Secretary read a petition from residents of North Beach asking that'flood lights k ' be placed there. Referred to Commissioner Simon. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the sum of $25.00 be.. -appropriated for the League of United Latin-American Citizens to defray expenses on trip to Laredo. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, salary of Easter Hall was increased $10.00 per month effective, astbf the 15th. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL LIEETING MAY 25, 1936 Mayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley, McGloin, Attorne Jones and Kirkham. Llotion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Mayor accept the invitation to attend the Opening Day celebration of the Texas Centennial Celebration at Dallas, Texas, on June 6, 1936. Secretary.; read a,: rosolutloh . az-� r' PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF WATER BY THE CITY TO ' ..VIS 7,, DRILLING._.....__.._ .. COMPANY TO SUPPLY OIL VIELL DRILLING OP.E.RATIONS OUTSIDE THE --CITY LIMITS, AND PROVIDING AN EMERGENCY. w The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: J H. R. GILES Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIP'ON - Aye JOHN 1BLEY Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES _ Aye R. B. YCGLOIN _ Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN LIDBLEY Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary Mayor w REGULAR MEETING May 26, 1936 8 P. Y1. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, 1cGloin and Simon, City Engineer Cock, Acting Assistant'Chief of Police Gullinan, and Special Attorney Pichinson. City Engineer was authorized to start work on the sidewalks Yenger School. Secretary read petition signed by a number of residents of the City of Corpus Christi in regards to the immoral women on several streets on the Hill. Referred to Police Department.1' Secretary read a petition signed by a number of business men asking that Parkrite meters be installed. No action taken. C. C. Stone made an application to rent the dead end of Schatzel Street for a consid ation of 410.00 per month. His request was granted contingent upon thirty days cancellation notice. Secretary read a proposal from the Corpus Christi Water Company for the building, of a pipe line from Calallen to the City's reservoir. No action taken. Secretary read bids for the furnishing of liquid chlorine. Bids were laid on the table for fotty-eight hours as required by the.City Charter. Secretary presented cost of installing f15od lights on North Beach and South Bluff and Hillcrest tennis courts. The installation of flood lights'on North Beach was authorized. Secretary presented proposal from H. G.'Sherman proposing to turn the water mains in tte Country Club Place over to the City on condition that he be furnished rg water.�.F1 request was denied. Secretary read an -,ordinance Cr1 ZCELLING 7,'ZNTTY-SIX (26) CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FUNDING BCNDS, SERIES A, DATED AUGUST 1, 19275 OF THE DENOLalATION OF X1,000.00 EACH, L v BEARING I13TEEREST AT THE RATE OF FIV: PER CENT PER ANIMMi, INT ?LST PAYABLE SE1,II-AN'1V'UALLY9 AND BEING NU1BERED AND 1a,ATURING AS FOLLOWS: NOS. 608 to 613, INCLUSIVE, MATURING AUGUST 1, 1946; NOS. 1022 to 1029, INCLUSIVE, KkTURING AUGUST 1, 1953; NOS. 1033 to 1038, INCLUSIVE, MATURING AUGUST 1, 1953; NOS. 1405 to 1410, INCLUSIVE, YATURING AUGUST 1, 1957; AUTHORIZING THE IaYOR, CITY SECRETARY AND CITY COUTROLLM- TO EFFECT =4 CANCELLATION AND DISPOSITION OF THE SAID CANCELLED BONDS: AUTHORIZING THE CITY SECRE- TARY AND OTHER OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO MAKE PROPER ENTRIES IN RESPECT OF SAID CANCELLATION OF SAID ' BCNDS; AND DECLARING AN E:�ERGE NCY. Motion by Lobley, seconded by LcGloin and carried, the salary of Walter Lawrence be increased $10.00 per month and M. Jarrett be increased $5.00 per month, effective June 1. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase radio equipment for motorcycle. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: —' City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 29, 1936 10 A. 14. Members present: iia; -or Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, 1cGloin, Mobley and Simon, City Attorney Jones, and the following members of the Advisory Committee: J. E. Carrett, Thos.B. Southgate, Roy Clift, James Lennedy, Steele Campbell, 0. N. Stevens, W. E. Pope, J. T. Wright J. B. Hubbard, W. A. Saunders, J. G. Merriman, V. Lozano, W. F. Timon. Timon moved that immdeiate action be taken to as(xertain the validity of.the water bond -5 o by proper court proceedings. His motion was seconded by Pope. ',dright offered an amendment t to the motion that the City Council take immediate steps by means unquestionably legal to -&Alpipe line from Calallen to the City's reservoir. Amendment was accepted by Timon, and motion carrie ] by the following vote: Garrett Aye Timon Aye Pope Aye Lozano Aye Southgate Aye Clift Aye Kennedy Aye Wri g ht'� Aye There being no"further business, ATTEST: 4► City Secretary Hubbard No Saunders No Lerriman No Campbell No the meeting adjourned. r } Mayor lks- (10 =2 SPECIAL MEETING YAY 299 1936 2 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Sion, P�cGloin, Mobley, Gibbons, Attor- ney Jones, City ,,Engineer Cock. Motion by kobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the proposal of A. H. Huyck & Co. a presented by their representative, Yx. Hill, be accepted and that he be given 45 days to secu subordination from the present water bondholders without prejudice as to the validity of the bonds. There being no further -business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING 41n It Lavor Q JUNE 1, 1936 2 P. N. Lembers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, � ��, Simon and LoGloin, and members of Library Boards m d -a seconde the Library Board accepted the offer of the City of Corpus I Christi to appropriate the sum not to exceed w6500.00 to convert the Comfort Station i Artesian Park into a Library. Yotion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, 14. L. Levy was employed as architect on the building et a 5% basis. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Yayor ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR 1.1EETILG JUN3 21 1936 8, P. M. Yembers present: YLayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, hobley, Simon andlv'.cGloin, and City Attorney Kirkham, Assistant Chief of Police Euie, and special attorney Pichinson. Secretary presented bids for liquid chlorine. Motion by Robley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the contract was awarded to the faerican Cyanamid and Chemical Company, Yew York. secretary read a letter from the Neyland Realty Company in regards taleasirg space 77 now occupied by La Metama Library, for the Cardinal Booterie. �. Secretary read a letter from C. J. Runck in regards to drainaCe on Ocean Drive. Re- ferred to Street Commissioner Simon and City Engineer Cock. The following reports viere read and ardered filed: Fire Larshal Fire Department Engineer's Department Police Department L,ayor Giles appointed the City Engineer, street Commissioner, Police Coru�issioner and Finance Commissioner as a co-:;mittee to investigate the feasibility of erecting a calaboos the standpipe. • PM Lotion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the following transfers were order- ed made from the Gas Fund: 410,000.00 59000.00 I to the Current Expense Fund to the Street Fund Secretary presented a report from the Traffic Commission. On motion by Mobley, secon ed by r�cGloin and carried, the report was accepted. Secretary presented Audited'VoucherL"Report='fortth�e moth' bf" ay, eov`ering' t ie= iss zinc of vouchers , toTj and presented memorandum report of said report together with state - men of':;Iecerpts amd Disbursements -.to thl Layor and, -.ca missioz�ers;-The ction ©f the,l!:ayor, , Cit ,_:Controller,--end,Cit ,-Secrratified.'_ y y etary.• in �-signing the vouchers was ' All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. A.T' 7ST: City Secretary SPECIAL L:E�TING JUNE 41 1936 ZYC T,:ayor -- Y.embers present: Tviayor Giles, Commissioners T, obley, Simon, T.:CGloin and Gibbona, and City Attorney Jones. 11 Lotion by Simon, seconded by gibbons and carried, the architect was instructed to prepare detailed plan of the new library building. Secretary read a letter from N. L. Johnson in regards to collecting garbage on North Beach.. His proposal was rejected. Lotion by Gibbons, seconded by Lobley and carried, the followire were appointed to act as an Equalization Board for the year of 1936: F. B. Sechri st, 71m. 1 --.arks and W. B.Ray. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 3 iV T,-layor ATT EST : TCity Secretary SPECIAL u:EETIEZ JUNE 6, 1936 Lembers present: T,:ayor , Lro�TeriicGi..bbogs;,",Commissiongrs_:TvcGlo�h', .,Simon} and_Yobley. Secretary read a resolution C0N3', TTING AND AGREEING TO SUB -COtTTR:.,CT EXECUT M BY CLINE ECTP.IC „> COL ANY AND C,u:T Bu3LAITu & ST iIN, DATD Tiiy 26th DAY CF i AY, 19361 AND CONSENTING UTD AGREEING TO SUB=CONT-LLP CT E=LUTED BY -,U;' -ELL & TAYLOR �_ND C nT,�: SLAIN & SfiRAIN, DATyD THE 21st DAY OF A:��Y, 1936, IN i�CC 01ZD:d-" E 7711111 THE RECULARIOT S OF P. W. n. , IM AN The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Absent 1.03LEY "ye SIT:iON Aye GI3BCT;S Aye LL GLIIN -- The resolution was passed by the following vote: SIYON Aye GILES Absent.I GIBBOTV Aye LOBLEY time T. CGLOIN eye �■ M There being no further business, the meeting, -,adjourned. T,ayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL T,:r3TI1,G JZi;y 9, 1936 Lembers present: Llayor Pro Tem Gibbons, Commissioners E.obley, Simon, Ld( loin Secretary read a petition from a number of residents protesting against several night clubs. The matter was referredLo Police Department. Secretary presented a petition signed by the taxi companies asking that a mimimum rate be set. Action deferred. Secretary presented the following Lids for a pump in connection with water system: Alamo Iron Works San Antonio Lachine & Supply Co. T,�otion by 1,obley,- seconded by mcGloin and carried, Estimate Y3 of Chamberlain and train -in the amount of X7,887.30 and Estimate ;J3 of Terrell Bartlett in the amount of X219.09 e allowed and paid. Llotion by 1,lobley, seconded by LcGloin and carried, the Saxet Gas Company bill in the unt of ;7,195.45 be allowed and ordered paid. Lotion by Lobley, seconded by L-cGloin and carried, City Treasurer was authorized to ay duplicate coupons t�10 on Bonds Nos. 105 to 114, inclusive, due February 1, 1935, which were st in transits Motion by Simon, seconded by Lobley and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized o purchase 2000 feet of 1--In:copper pipe and ten water meters. T,'otion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the 'Purchasing «gent was authorized o advertise for bids on carload of 6" pipe and a truck for the Garbage Department. TTE3T: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. i y Secretary SPyCIAL =TING JUNE 10, 1936 8 P. TY.. Layor I embers present: 1ayor Pro Tem Gibbons, Commissioners 'u-cGloin, Mobley and Simon. The meeting was called for the purpose of hearing the protest of Lir. Anderson in re- ards to a T.:aster slumbers License. After hearing testimony both pro and con, he was denied Laster Plumbers License. .TTEST : There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I,Zayo r ty Secretary VI SPECIAL Y:ETING JUNE 111 193 6 11embers present: Payor Pro Ten Gibbons, Commissioners McGloin, 1"Lobley, Simon. Secretary presented bids for a garbage truck. b_'otion by o�ley, seconded by L:cGloin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was author- ized to buy -Chevrolet truck from Kinsel D:otor Company. -otion by Y.obley, seconded by h:cGaoin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was author ized to buy a pump from the San Antonio Yachine & Supply Co. for $1;196.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL LIM' TI 1'G JUTE 139 1936 4 P. Y. Idayo r Li.embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, 11cGloin and Simon. notion by Llobley, seconded by Simon and carried, thtt the City accept offer of 20.00 for a small house located at the gas gate. ;potion byGibbons, seconded by Lobley and carried, the Purchasing Agent was author- ized to buy a body for the garbage truck. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the salary of Liss Ruth YcGloin was increased ;10.00 per month, effective June 15th. There being no further business, the meeting_ adjourned. ATTEST: T City secretary' REGULAR LEETIl G June 16, 1936 8 P. 111. savor Elembers present: T._ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley, LcGloin, Assistant Chief of Police Huie, Attorney Jones, and City Engineer Cock. Jack Sutherland appeared before the council with a proposal for purchasing a porti of Kinney avenue now occupied by the Rodrigues T'ewstand. Referred to Cor-missi^r_er Yobley, nttorney Jones, and City Engineer Cock. Secretary read a petition complaining against loud noises at the Jack 0 Lantern Night Club. Referred to Commissioner LcGloin. J. D. Todd, representing the taxi companies, asked that' -the council approve an amen ment to the present taxi ordinance 'setting a minimum rate to be charged by the taxi companies. Layor Giles called a meeting of all taxi companies to be held in City Hall on E.Onday, June 2 at 10 A. t.:. secretary presented a peltion for extending gas line on Lorris Street. The request was denied. The Purchasing AEent was authorized to buy four ceiling; fans for the Fire Department Lotion by ::=obley, seconded by j11cGloin and carried, the Purchasing I� er t was author- ized to buy a body for the garbage truck from, R. Apolewrite at the price of `235.00. I.:otion by I,.obley, seconded by Simon and carried, 11ayor Ciles and one Commissioner jo the Caravan to I.exico City on July 10th. Lotion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, a transfer of ;10,000.00 from the Gas Fund to the Current Expense Fund wqs authorized. Iti;otion by Simon, seconded by T"cGloin and carried, `750.00 was appropriated for road oil on various streets. 1 Lr.otion by Simon, seconded by b:obley and carried, compensation of the Equalization Board for the year of 1936 be X250.00 each. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. lty Secretary ark: barter. ,D,4/? 1,,ay or SPECIAL IMTIEZ June 20, 1936 ilembers present : L.'ayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, LoGloin and Gibbons. Secretary presented the following bids for the remodeling of the library in Artesian Cowell & weaver :111995.00 3:rith & .talker 149120.00 ;`lood-Sherman 12,187.00 Geo. Dunnell 121100.00 The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Ir:otion by Simon, seconded by ItiIcGloin and carried, a X200.00 advance to M. L. Levy or architect's fees on library building was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City ,Secretary SPLCIAL 1�: ETING June 221 1936 10 A. I.. 1�alTor M embers present: L,`-ayor Giles, Corrzriissioners Gibbons, i cGloin, - ,-obley, aimon and attorneys Kirkham and Fichinson. UNU Secretary read an ordinance U:Z1;DING 01MINANCE 1,,0. 511, SAI BEING AIJ CRDINANCE RL"GULATING TY.L' OPERATION SUM UiSE OF AUTOM,0 3ILES LI,'GAGM. IN TLIL BUSINESS CF CARRYING r Afto-s:;17 GERS FOR HIRE 'iVITHIL- THE CITY OF CORPUS CIMISTI, PRCVIDI1,G FOR THE LIC EnING, INSURING, AIM BC;NDIIG CF SAL E, AND PRESCRIBTItiG PEI,ALTIE3 FOR VIOLATICiu II3I�BGF, ADDING A L 171 SEC TIOiv FIXIJ G A L.M. RATE TO BE CHN�RGED BY MRATGRSGF SUCH AUTUIOBILE3 .ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF CA:�RYII:G P&A.SS)EI:G I.S FOR HIREIN ACCO-RDAI CE !dVITH ZOIC S HEREINA41:2 FIXED, AID D%1.0 G Aiv Ei RG IuCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILLS Aye JOE ST11"ON liye GEO. E. GIBBONS Nay JCRTT A. MOBLEY Play R. B. KCGLDIN Nay not The above Ordinance was/passed by the following vote: H. R. GILLS Aye JOE 3DW101; Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Nay JOIU A. LOBLEY I% -ay R. B. L.CGLOIN Nay Secretary presented a'proposal to lease a portion of the City Hall now occupied by the Library, from the First Federal Savings and Loan association. No action taken. Yotion by Simon, seconded by 110bley and carried, Cowell & "leaver was awarded contract for the remodeling of the library in Artesian Park contingent upon funds in excess of X6500.0 being raised. P.:otion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, Secretary was instructed to notify those delinquent on city rents to pay in full by July. 1st or vacate. Secretary was instructed to write L.r. Fowler, president of P:ueces River Conservation is & Reclamation Distruct, that the City/willing to pay her portion and nrelimirary costs on the river project. Theta being no further business, the meeting adjourned., C�' Inay o r City Secretary REGULAR MEETING June 23, 1936 4 P. Mo Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley, and McGloin, Asst. '.hief of Police Huie. Secretary presented the followLng bids for cast iron pipe: San Antonio Machine & Supply Company National Cast Iron Company Crane Company American Cast Iron Company Corpus Christi Hardware Co Alamo Iron Works Charles Coleman appeared before the council and asked for special concessions to the Building Code. His request was denied. The Mayor was authorized to sign division order with the Texas Company on the Tom Graham lease.` = M0 L RESOLUTION _ honor d PROVIDING THAT °THE MAYOR S:, `AUTHORIZED TO E133CUTZ A DIVISION ORDER TO T TEXAS COMPANY ON ROYALTY AND WORKING INTEREST IN tion an " TOM GRAHAM MUSE., AND DECLARIN G AU EMERGENCY Tb The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GI LES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Absent ATTEST: JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. MC GLOIN Aye Cit The above resolution was finally passed by the following vote: H. R. GILLS - Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOIZ SIMON Absent JOLT MOBLEY Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye Secretary presented a'proposal to lease a portion of the City Hall now occupied by the Library, from the First Federal Savings and Loan Association. No action taken. i,.otion by Simon, seconded by 1.1obley and carried, Cowell & ."leaver was awarded contract for the remodeling of the library in Artesian Park contingent upon funds in excess of '46500.0 being raised. 1.:otion by Gibbons, seconded by 1.1obley and carried, Secretary was instructed to notify those delinquent on city rents to pay in full by July.lst or vacate. Secretary was instructed to. write lir. Fowler, president of r:ueces River Conservation is & Reclamation Distruct, that the City/willing to pay her portion and preliminary costs on the river project. Thete being; no further business, the meeting adjourned, faayor City Secretary -__ -- -- - - — - 'D-Wr rff An ♦.T'ee'n rnri+es .. - - --- -.. - - - - - il' J•.1_�r i. ..'�i T' 1 �'� .. ,. ,.• .- .. � fig, NT.10 c - A -. ems. ^ • Y r -i •T`, .—•Ya .-7 ��l�u hief of Se il�s„�' 'JiJ , ,T vJ3 A .h �'t .s .yi :i:7� 10T7� ,., r1 } .r ., - r`_`. ..a� .. ��.. �• �.�.. :ah f�.h .M:. �-_,� a .i [A{i Vui ... s r �Y n r 1 TT 0 '� 0 �??4.;'L.�;"aL .,JT10 1 "Pa- E �.3bG J9Gq r�'� �:U T G'��:`� ;.Ja 1+ s c3 Cb _ a Buildin fe. *x 4', -4 _� " 7i .7.r D 2171","r, ZTTI 7N ^ • �^ w. j• i _v . .�.� ..Y1 (` 1 :T v �3 moi• r )i Y /` tii Y. r• T t •.•�'. ..t :y1 T TT a.ii -:buCl S'<S Lil^jw:. L.,a.'ar� J1 -J .."'J�.,. Lo. _S. ,KA i n.L w- a . �--. • Y-+.- ,.f- . i. t .,_r ��-- u!l€ Tb .ri.�. .,.v� . rx t L_LL.. S "� _.. iT pl�—1 - L l.T r�T ' ln lease. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Secretary was instructed to honor draft in the amount of $250.00 for expenses in connection with Nueces County Conserva- tion and Reclamation District. • There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r - Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETIIL June 25, 1936 H. R. GILES Ave JOE SI11.0N lye GEO. E. GIBBONS hay JC�M A. 11OBLEY Nay R. B. 1TICGLDIN hay not The above Ordinance was/passed by the following vote: H. R. CILE3 Ayr JOE SIIV.ON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS hay JOHNV A. L.OBLEY 1 -<ay R. B. 1.CGLOIN Nay Secretary presented a'proposal to lease a portion of the City Hall now occupied by the Library, from the First Federal Savings and Loan Association. No action taken. i,.otion by Simon, seconded by 1.1obley and carried, Cowell & ."leaver was awarded contract for the remodeling of the library in Artesian Park contingent upon funds in excess of '46500.0 being raised. 1.:otion by Gibbons, seconded by 1.1obley and carried, Secretary was instructed to notify those delinquent on city rents to pay in full by July.lst or vacate. Secretary was instructed to. write lir. Fowler, president of r:ueces River Conservation is & Reclamation Distruct, that the City/willing to pay her portion and preliminary costs on the river project. Thete being; no further business, the meeting adjourned, faayor City Secretary -__ -- -- - - — - 'D-Wr rff An ♦.T'ee'n rnri+es .. - - --- -.. - - - - - il' J•.1_�r i. ..'�i T' 1 �'� .. ,. ,.• .- .. � fig, NT.10 c - A -. ems. ^ • Y r -i •T`, .—•Ya .-7 ��l�u hief of Se il�s„�' 'JiJ , ,T vJ3 A .h �'t .s .yi :i:7� 10T7� ,., r1 } .r ., - r`_`. ..a� .. ��.. �• �.�.. :ah f�.h .M:. �-_,� a .i [A{i Vui ... s r �Y n r 1 TT 0 '� 0 �??4.;'L.�;"aL .,JT10 1 "Pa- E �.3bG J9Gq r�'� �:U T G'��:`� ;.Ja 1+ s c3 Cb _ a Buildin fe. *x 4', -4 _� " 7i .7.r D 2171","r, ZTTI 7N ^ • �^ w. j• i _v . .�.� ..Y1 (` 1 :T v �3 moi• r )i Y /` tii Y. r• T t •.•�'. ..t :y1 T TT a.ii -:buCl S'<S Lil^jw:. L.,a.'ar� J1 -J .."'J�.,. Lo. _S. ,KA i n.L w- a . �--. • Y-+.- ,.f- . i. t .,_r ��-- u!l€ Tb .ri.�. .,.v� . rx t L_LL.. S "� _.. iT pl�—1 - L l.T r�T ' ln lease. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Secretary was instructed to honor draft in the amount of $250.00 for expenses in connection with Nueces County Conserva- tion and Reclamation District. • There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r - Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETIIL June 25, 1936 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, Simon, McGloin and Gibbons, Atto Jones, City Engineer Cocksiidssistant Chief of Police Huie. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, bid of Crane Company foracasV.Aton pipe-,-.wa,s accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary � " REGULAR MEETING June 30, 1936 Members present: Mayor Giles, CommissionersGibbons, Mobley,Simoh and McGloin, Assistant Chief of Police Huie, City.Engineer Cock, and Attorney Kirkham, Secretary read a p®tition from tourist camp owners and business men of North Beach pro- testing against the loud music, etc. on North Beach. Police Commissioner was instructed to put on additional police in order to correct same. Secretary was instructed to transfer sufficient funds to care for the R. F. C. loan for repairs to La Fruta Dam. Secretary read a letter from Wm. Neyland in regards to $500.00 fee on reservoir site. Referred to City Attorney. Motion'by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase six traffic lights at $59.40 each. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, the bill of Carneiro Chumney and Co. in the amount of $1000.00 for the annual audit was authorized and ordered paid. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simoh.and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to urchase 800 feet of 2" pipe. Lotion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, services of F. M. McFarland, acting umbing Inspector, be dispensed with as of July 1, 1936. All plumbing inspections be placed nder City Engineer. Motion by McGloin, seconded by .Simon and carried, the following increases in salaries re allowed, effective July 1st: Fred Haas $25.00 per month Building Inspector C. N. Woodward 10.00 per month Health Dept. Motion by Simon, seconded by LcGloin, and carried, the sum of,$25.00 was applied to help defray expenses in connection with the hearing of the petroleum & gas proration. Mobley not oting. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley, and darried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a fountain for $106.81. The report from the Engineer's Department was read and ordered filed. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: REGULAR MEETING JULY 79 1936 -. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners McGloin, Gibbons and 4obley, Assistant Chief of Police Huie, CityEngineer Cock, and Attorney Kirkham. Secretary was authorized to return hidders' check to Cowell & 'Heaver. The following reports were read and appro-red: Fire Department Health Department Health Officer Police Department Milk & Yeat Inspector Fire Marshal Health Department Sanitary Inspectors Secretary read an ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERED 596, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 19th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 19369 AND RECORDED IN THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN VOLUME 9, PAGE I4$ THEREOF, SO AS y TO CHANGE THE BOND NUMBERED 97, APPEARIEG IN THF, FIRST LINE OF THE COLUMN OF BOND MATURITIES CAPTIONED "GAS PLANT & CONST., 1st SERIES", AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN OF REFUNDING OF OUTSTANDING BONDS OF SAID CITY, AS CONTAINED ON PAGE 5 OF THE AFORESAID ORDINANCE NUMBERED 596, SO AS TO MAKE SAID BOND NO. -97 READ: "NO. 96"; AND ALSO AMENDING THE FIRST LINE OF SUBDIVISION ' Iv'LIZERED8 OF SECTION XII OF THE AFORESAID ORDINANCE NUIZERED 596, SO AS TO MAKE TI1E BOND ' 1` [TYBER THEREIN CONTAINED READ: " BOND NO. 96" INSTEAD OF "BOND NO. 97"; APED ALSO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 600 OF SAID CITY, PASSED AND APPROVED THE 17th DAY OF MARCH, 1936, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 169 ET SES,. OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESDLUTION RECORDS, SO AS TO MAKE THE BOND NUbBE'RED 97 APPEARING IN THE FIRST LINE OF THE COLUI,!N OF SECTION III READ BOND NUMBERED 96 IPISTE ".D OF BOP�'D N0. 97, AND APPROVING, AUTHORIZIIZ, CONFIRMING AP,D RATIFYING EACH OF THE AFORE3AID ORDINANCES AS HEREIN AMENDED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. rhe Charter.rule was suspended by the following vote: 4 GILES Aye GIBBONS3 Aye MOBLEY Aye _ MCGLOIN Aye SIMON Absent The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS "ye MOBLEY Aye MCGLOI N Aye SIMON Absent Secretary read a resolution CONSET;TING AND AGREEING TO SUB -CONTRACT EXECUTED BY CORPUS CHRISTI SHEET METAL WORKS AP:D CFM,,BERLAIN & STRAIN, DATED THE 1st DAY OF JULY, 1936, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OF P. W. A. AND DECLARING AN E14MGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS -Lye LOBLEY A.Z M:CGLOIN A ye SIMON Absent The resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye MOBLEY tine MCGLOIN five SIMON Absent Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, Extimate # 4 of Chamberlain & Stra in the amount of $12,082.08 and Estimate #4 of Terrell Bartlett Engineers -in the amount of '4'302.05 were approved and ordered paid. Motion by Ivjobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, Saxet Gas Co. bill in the amount of $7,069.05 was allowed and brdered paid. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mlobley and carried, the Purchasing Agent,:was author- ized to purchase 2000' copper pipe, 10 water meters and 80001 2" cast iron pipe. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Mobley and carried, the salary of E. M.Tanner, be All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR IZI ;TING 14, 19.36 yor 0 Members present: Iriayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, LcGloin, Simon and I'lobley, and Assistant Chief of Police Huie, City Engineer Cock, and Attorney Kirkham. Secretary read an ordinance CREATING THE EXAI.:II,-ING ;M SUrERVISILG BOARD OF PLUIZERS, DESIGMIMIG THE r EMBERS T:- XREOF, AIM PRESCRIBING THEIR POINEERS A1, -,D DUTIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE; PROVIDII-G FOR THE LICENSING OF PLUI-ZERS, AND THOSE ENGAGED IN PLUMBING 7.1ORK XITHIN THE CITY OF C ORr US CHRISTI, TEXAS, THE YANNM AND ,,JAY II�11r7iICH PLU.4BING r11ORK SHALL BE DOIE, THE KIND AND CLASS OF MATE:;IAL TO BE USED IN SUCH .7ORK1 TIME INSPECTION OF PLU10IrG WORK, AYD THE SCALE G� OF FEES FOR SUCH INSPECTION, THE POWER AND DUTIES OF THE INSPECTOR OF �-4 1 PLUMBII:G, AND REZUIRING PMU.. I --S FOR CERTAIN KII:DS OF PLLIIBII,G AND DRAINAGE AND CO10ELLING BUILDINGS UNDCERTAIN RTAIN COPDITIOI:S TO BE CONIMT D WITHPUBLIC SELVES, AIM PROVIDING FOR A YASTER PLUIaER' S BOND AND REGULATING THE t� rEER OF LAYING DRAINS, AIM PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY OF THEA PROVISIOIE OF THIS ACT: AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT IJITH THIS ACT; AND DECLARING AN EI, GENCY.. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye - YOBLEY Aye Y=LOIN Aye SIYON Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye MOBLEY Aye MCGLOIN Aye SIMON Aye mr. Joe L. Weil appeared before .the council and asked that table be placed in Cole Park. Referred to Commissioner Simon. Secretary presented a letter from M.r. Bonham representing Mrs. Lena Goldman in re - Bards to claim for damages on account of a fall on the sidewalk. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, an architect's lieense was issued to We Scott Dunne. 11-otion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, transfer of $10,000 from Gas Fund to Current Expense Fund was authorized, Motion by 1,obley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was author- ized to purchase a lead melting pot. y,otion by Lobley, seconded by 1,cGloin and carried, salary of Frank Gay was increased y10.00 per month effective July 15th. Motion by Simon, seconded by b:cGloin and carried, City Attorney was instructed to prepare contract with Parkrite Meter Corporation for the purchase of parking meters as re- / 41.�_ _�). ma. commended by the City Engineer and Planning Board. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST 'City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 171 1936 4 P. M. yor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin and Simon. Secretary presented the following bids for cast iron pipe: U. S. Pipe & Foundry Works National Cast Iron Pipe Co. San Antonio Machine &Supply Co. Crane Company American Pipe Company bcWane:�Cast Iron Pipe Co. Bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by City Charter Motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on fire hose. Lotion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, Purchasing Agent was authorized to buy 4" gasometer and gauge. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary ************* REGULAR LEEETING JULY 219 1936 10:30 A. Y. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, McGloin and Simon, and Mr. Harrington and Iv.r. . C o rtelyou . Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, one-half of the contract_ price for engineering fees of sewer project was ordered paid to Harrington & Cortelyou-as per contract. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, bid of Mci'lane Cast Iron Pipe Co. was accepted. Proposal of Bert Smith to refund Current Expense Warrants in the amount of $97,000 for a fee of 2 l was accepted. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, Purchasing Agent was authorized to adiertise for 4000' of 6" pipe, 3200' of 4" pipe and 10 fire plugs. ATTE;�,.,, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. L avor ere SPECIAL YEETING JULY 24, 1936 1embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners,Gibbons;:=Simon, Mobley and LeGloin, and Attorney Kirkham. Secretary read a resolution PROVIDING FOR THE SIAL INSTALLATION OF PA-RKING DETERS,KNO.' AS THE P,MK-RITE YETERS, PROVIDINCG FOR THE EX:ICUTION OF A CONTRACT BY THE PAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS `CHRISTI FOR THE INSTALLATION TIT. ER, EOF AND DECLARING AN MaRGENCY The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye YCGLOIN Aye SMON aye MOBLEY "ye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS "ye Y,CGL01N Aye 3Ir�01VT Aye MOBLEY Aye Secretary presented statement from li: R. Sutherland, Estate in the amount of 41500.00 for legal tervices,-:pertaining to sewer site. Motion by Mobley, seconded by 1`cGloin and carried, that the City Council offer to pay X500.00 as settlement. Lotion by Simon, seconded by t_obley and carried, salary of Robert Walker be increased X25.00 per month on account of extra duties as Plumbing Inspector. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR LwETING JULY 282 1936 J � ror Dembers present: L.ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, I,,obley and r;cGloin, City Engineer Cock. Reverend TLunds,:Ghairman of the City Planning Board, made a report before the Council in regards to City Planning. Secretary read a letter from. B. G. Barnes, Trustee, asking the City to put in water facilities for pL park donated by the Del I.ar Corporation, south of Louisiana Street. The City Engineer was instructed to lay theinecessary pipe. Secretary read a resolution AUTIiORIZING, DIRECTING AND COMLIANDING THE I,;AYOR, CONTROLLER AND CITY SZCR�TARY TO CEASE TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROP�I "NO. 104 3ATER','IORK3-) FUND" TO SINKING FUND UNTIL FURTHER DIRECTED BY CITY COUNCIL, AND DECLARING AN MMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIYti.ON Aye GZ0. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN 1"OBLE Y Aye R. B. L:CGLOIN Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILLS Aye JOE. 3M10N Aye GE,O. Z. GIBBONS Aye JOHN LOBLEY Aye R. B. LO GLO IN Ay e Secretary'read an ordinance PROVIDING FOR THE, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF PARKING t ETERS; AND DESIGNATING TI STREEHEY WILLTS UPON WHICH TILL BE OP R 1. ATED; AND PROVIDIlK-'G FOR TIE PARKING LI1:IT ON THE STREETS; ArD PROVIDIZ',G FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; AND DECLARING AN ELERCENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILLS Aye JOE SIMON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOH17 t:OBLLY Aye R. B: t'CGLOIN Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOB SILLON Aye GEO. E. GIBBCNS Aye JOHN LOBLEY Aye R. B. IXGLOIN Aye Lotion by Simon, seconded by rwobley and carried, 11. L. Levy be paid 3% of the con- tract price for architect's fees for the new library building. Lotion by Simon, seconded by YcGloin and carried, the salary of the City Engineer be increased `x;50.00 per month as of August 1st. Lotion by Simon, seconded by LcGloin and carried, the following transfers were authorized: Q10,000 to Current Expense fund out of Gas Fund 5,000 to Street Fund out of Gas Fund. Secretary read a report from George Bryan on his trip to A & T. College for the Fire- man's Training School. The report was ordered filed. Ulotion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the salaries of John l:.organ and Bill Elliff of the Sewer Department be increased X10.90 per month. Lotion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, that the City sell two old trailers at the price of X75.00. Secretary presented the Audited Voucher Report for the month of June, 1936, covering the issuance of Vouchers #2629 to 3550, inclusive, and presented memorandum report on said report together with statement of Receipts and Disbursements to the 17-ayor and Commissioners. The acticn of the Mayor, City Controller and City Secretary in signing the vouchers was ratified. Lotion by Simon, seconded by 1:cGloin-:'.and carried, the purchasing agent was authorize to purchase Allen Road Laintainer at the price of 9'495.00 ter. Secretary presented the following bids for fire hose: C. C. Hardware San Antonio Lachine & Supply Co . Quaker State Rubber Co. Alamo Iron 'iJorks -Eureka Fire Hose Co. Gulf Hardware Co Texas lotor Sales Co. The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight as required by the City Char- All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Layor M/ .ZTEST : ' i;ity Secretary SPECIAL 12ETINTG JULY 309 1936 Members present: Yayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon and McGloin, City Engine Cock, Attorney Kirkham. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the purchasing agent was authorized to purchase 2000' of 22 " fire hose and 300' of 12" fire hose from the.Eureka Fire Hose Com- pany. salary. Secretary read a resolution : 1DI1 G C011TRA�CT HERETOFORE 1I T RED IL -TO 'WITH 11CKENZIE CONSTRUCTION CUIL'PANY FOR CONSTRUCTIOI OF P7A PROJLCT 110. 8864 SZ,7AGE TREAM]INT FLANT AND SE7ER EXTENSION" FOR CITY OF CORPUS CEIRISTI, TLMi3. BY �1CC.EPTING PRCPOS��L OF McKEN4ZIE CONSTRUCTION COLPAIV'Y Jv1EKDI1,'G SAID CONTRACT IN ACCORDANCE ',7ITH DIRECTIONS FRCILI HARRINGTON & CORT'ELYOU; AED ,�PPRCPRIATI1'G LIO1 EYS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CERTIFIC' TE L- CF PURPOSE UNDER Fy°TA PROJECT 8864; AND DECLARING Aiq M=,.G NCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES _"ye H. B. I.'CGLOIN Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE 113MON y'e JOHN 1v:0 "LEY Absent The above resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILLS Aye R. B. L CGLOI 4 Aye GEO. E. GIBBOL3 Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN LOBLEY Absent 1�otion by I-cGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, Carl Lorgan was allowed fifteen day e There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. A ATT33T : City Secretary Charter. Layor SPECIAL 1.17EETI1:G JULY 31, 1936 Members present: Laycr Giles, Commissioners Lobley, Gibbons, 1:cGlcin. Secretary presented the following bids for cast iron pipe: U.,.3. lipe & Foundry Co. 1:c'Vane Cast Iron Pi;' Co. Corpus Christi ;;dove. Co. San-ntonio 1--achine & ::supply Co. merican Cast Iron ripe Company National Co. Secretary presented the following bids on fire hydrants: Ludlow Valve Co. Rennselaer Valve Co. l�. D. `Mood Cotpany Kennedy Valve 1:'Q. Co. Smith 1-anufacturing Co. Alamo Iron ';forks CraneCompany ...,an Antonio Lachine & au -ply Co. i C. Stewart C o . The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City There being, no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTST: City Searetary SP.Z]C IAL 1LZETI1�G Liayor aUGUST 3, 1936 laembers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Gibbons and 1ob._1eY . lotion by L:obley, seconded by ,Simon and carried, the purchasing agent was authorized to purchase 3200' of 411 cast iron pipe and 4000' 61f cast iron pipe from U. S. Pipe and Found Company. l-otion by 1,obley, seconded by Simon and carried, the purchasing agent 1,, -,as authorized to purchase four fire hydrants from N. C. Stewart, representing Ludlow Valve Company. tiotion by Simon, seconded by L:obley and carried, the purchasing -,agent e'ias authorized to purchase a minimum carload of oil for the streets and to purchase 400' df 2" cast iron pipe. motion by Simon, seconded by Liobley and carried, the Chief of Police was instructed to enforce the parkinE meter ordinance. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTLM City Secretary ;V ****.4 **:4 * * * � * RLGULJ2 1.1ETING 7.ugust 4, 1936 l,la yo r L embers present: iaayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Gibbons and L-cGloin. Gibbons voting hay, T.:otion by IeGlolniseconded by Simon and carried/, City would pay Ike Singer the sum of ;500.00 cash and credit the Sutherland Estate X500.00 on taxes in full settlement of bill rendered. ,Secretary read a resolution AUTHORIZING AND 1, LPG ryLRIl G TIME L.AYGR TO EX, UT' r>I-D M I { INTO AN EAS]"11"ENT CONTILIACT, PROVIDING FOR 17M LAYILG OF PIPE LINES UNDER THE RIGHT OF ' dAY O F l llu TE XAS L EXIC AN R.I L 'dAY C OL TANY UNDER S;aiITARY S11i' rt SYSTE711 I14PRGV 1.-Z TS, P. 1.A. PROJECT; AND DECL.'ZT:ING All 14:11: 'RGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye___ R. D. LicGloin Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye John L:obley _ Absent The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. Giles R. G. LicGloin Ay_ Geo. E. Gibbons Ave Joe Simon Ave John Liobley s The -following reports were read and approved: Engineer Department Fire L:arshal Fire. Department Lotion by Gibbons, xeconded by Simon and carried, Lstin-ate #5 of Chamberlain and Strain in -'.the amount of '9,606.30 and Wstimate i"5 of.Terrell Bartlett in the amount of ""266.84 was approved and ordered paid. All minutes were re.ad and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. W ATTEST: City Secretary Members present: 1ua yor SPECIAL MEETING August 12, 1936, 10 A. M. Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, McGloin, and Attorney Kirkham. Secretary read an ordinance PROVIDING FOR THE REPORTING TO THE CITY SECRETARY BY EVERY DRAY, EXPRESS OR BAGGAGE WAGON, OR &'LOVING AGENT OF THE LOVING OF PERSONS FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER, AND PROVIDING FOR A FINE FOR VIOLATION �� THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Ave R. B. bCGLOIN Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Absent JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Ave R. B. YL GLO IN = Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS 'Absent JOE SIMON Ave JOHN YOBLEY Absent Secretary presented the following bids for an automobile for the Police Department: Kinsel Motor Company Roy Murray rotors, Inc. J. C. Blacknall Co. Secretary presented the following bids for gasoline to be furnished for the next ninety days: Charter. Humble Oil & Refining Co. Gandy - Robertson Texas Company Pure Oil Distributing Co. Magnolia Petroleum Co. Cities Service Oil Co. Gulf Refining Co. All bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Saxet Gas bill of :6,774.60 covering purchases from June 21 to July 20 was all6wed and ordered paid. Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the City purchase approximately one-half tank car of road oil from N. C. Stewart. 1.6tion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, a portion of Nest Broadway was ordered closed during the construction of the sewer treating plant. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: U 11 SPECIAL MEETING . August 13, 1936 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Simon and Mobley, Attor,gey Kirkham and City Engineer Cock. gas Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, a/rate be quoted Eggleston Oil Company as follows; provided they run their own gas main from the measuring;; station to the plant: 1st 10 Million 15¢ 2nd " 13¢ All over 11 y Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the following laboratories were approved for testing materials; iised oni:,sewer project: D ,Sedretary read a resolution PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE ORDER UNDER P.W.A. PROJECT 1186-R CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS, FOR PRELIMINARY EXPENSE TO BE TRANSFERRED OVER TO MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Ave GEOL E. GIBBONS Aye R. B. YCGLOIN Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye R. B. Y.CGLOIN Ave JOE SIMON Aye JOHN YOBLEY Aye , Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING TEEVISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF. $979000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING, 0AECELLING AP -D IN LIEU OF AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF THE LEGALLY ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING WARRANTS OF SAID CITY, KNOWN AS "CITY OF CORTUS CHRISTI ` CEr<ERAL FUND FUNDING WARRAETS, SERIES 1931,"DATED APRIL 1, 1931; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF THE REFUNDING' BOETS AND. THE FORM OF ��. INTEREST COUPONS. LEVYIAG A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTIES WITHIN TF7, LIMITS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SUCH REFUNDING BONDS AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDELTTION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF SUCH TAX; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND NECESSARY TO THE SUBJECT AIM PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EYERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES i Ue _ GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye R. B. MCGLQIN Aye JOE SIMON Aye vy JOHN MOBLEY Aye The above ordinance was passed.by the following vote: H. R. GILES Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye R. B. YLGLOIN Ave JOE SIMON Ave JOHN MOBLEY Aye Motion by Moble3t,seconded by Simon and carried, the following changes in salary were to become effective August 15, 1936: . Aiispe From $55.00 per mo. to $60.00 Willie Hinojosa " 55.99 " " 60.00 A. Zepeda " 55.00 " " " 60.00 Lucio Guzman " 55.00 " " " 60.00 E. G. Flores " 55.00 " " " 60.00 Santiago Banda " 55.00 " " " 60.00 Lorenzo .Banda " 55.00 " " " 60.00 Polo GuziAan From X55,:00 to $60.00 per mo. Dolph Magee From X85900 to $90.00 per mo. Secretary read a Resolution AMENDIrG CONTRACT HERETOFORE ENTERED IL70 WITH MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PTNZ PROJECT NO. 8864, SEWAGE TREATIMT PLANT AND SEINER EXTENSIONS FOR CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY DELETIfZ THE FOLLOWING �"LORDS, "OR MAY BE PROZ,ULGATED DURING THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT" IN THE LAST SENTENCE OF PARAGRAPH UNDER "'I ITR'ESSETH" OF AGREEYZNT, AND DECLARING AN M ERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye The Above resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye R. B. YCGLOIN Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Ave JOHN MOBLEY Ave There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. t Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary f SPECIAL MEETING ,AUGUST 14, 1936 10 A. M. MEMBERS PRESENT; H. R. Giles mayor, CommissionersMobley, Simon Secretary presented tabulated bids on automobile for police deaprtment on motion by Simon seconed by Mobley and carriedthe Purchasing agent was authorized to purchase a Ford Car. Secretary presented tabulated bids on gasoline; On motion by Mobley seconed by Simon and carried contract for furnishing the city with Gasoline for the next ninety day period as awarded to the Kagnolia Fretroleum Company. There being no further business the meeting adjourned*' ATTEST: Mayor City Secretary REGULAR DIETING August ..:1e,, 1936; 8�" ME2MERS PRESENT: H. R. GILES MAYOR, 011ISSIONERS GIBBONS, MOBLEY, MCGLOIN, SILITON, City attorney Jones, City Attornack, Asst. chief of.Police Huie.'- Mr. Livingston requested permission to leave house on property line in North Beach section. permission refused. On motion by Gibbons seconed by Simon and carried, transfer of $10,000. from Gas fund to Current expense fund was authorized. On motion by Simon seconed by Gibbons.and carried, Purchasing agent was authorized to purchase an Inhalator for fire department at a cost of $185.00 On motion by Mobley seconed by Simon and carried Bond of Central Power and Light Co. was approved and sureties under old bond released as of this date. .The secretary was instructed to notify the Central Power and Light Co. to place -a street light onnR. R. Avenue and Dwight Street, and to place --larger globes on Leopard Street to Fire Station. on Sam Rankin to Cleveland and on water tn tfigrket StrPPts_" Regular Meeting August 18, 1936 Continued., John Cunningham was authorized to repair road at Reservoir site On motion by Gibbons seconed by Simon and carried , Purchasing agent was authorized to,pLdvettise for bids on five thousand feet.of four inch gas pipe. On iotion'by simon seconed by Gibbonsand carried Dick Flores salary was increased to per day. All minutes was read and approved to,date. There being no further business the meeting adjourned, i ATTEST mayor City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 21, 1936 10. A. M. MEMBERS present; H. R. GILES MAYOR, COWISSIONERS Mobley, McGloin and Simon, City Attorney Jones. Mayor was authorized to sign contract with Braniff Airways. - The mayor appointed the following committe to investigate the building of a fire statin on North Beach, Gibbons, McGloin, Yeisenheimer and Anderson. On motion by Mobley seconed be McGloin and carried, the girchasing agent was authorized to purchase 20- 5/8" water meters. On motion by Mobley seconed by Simon and carried the Purchasing agent was authorized to advertise for a Dump Truer for Street department. On motion by McGloin sdconed by Mobley and carried , Ed McMullen was appointed patroleman at salary of $110.00 per month. - On motion by Simon seconed by Mobley and carried Joe Busker's services as patroleman be discontinued as of August 31, 1936. McGloin voting Nay. There being no further business: the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: VZ Mayor City Secretary REGULAR MEETING August 25, 1936 8 R. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, McGloin and Simon, Attorney Jones, and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Q Mary Fisher appeared before the Council in regards to .house located near the sewer plant Referred to * Engineer,. 'Gibbons present. Secretary read an ordinance PROHIBITITyG •SHE SALE OR OFFERIP;G FOR SALE BES '7,ITHIN THE CORPOP.ATE L IMI TS OF TIM CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BET' MEN THE- HOURS OF T;',rELVE O'CLOCK MIDNIGHT AND SEVEN O'CLOCK A.14. ON EACH DAY OF THE INEEK, AT,'D FROM AND AFTER TINELVE O'CLOCK L.IDNIGHT SATURDAY UNTIL SEVEN O'CLOCKf A.Y. MCNDAY OF THE FOLLOWING 71EEK, AND PROVIDING FURTHER (, THAT NO PERSON SHALL OPERATE A PLACE OF BL iESS �','I ERE BEER IS SOLD, OR SELL OR OFFER FOR SALE BEER IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI VaTHIN 300 FEET OF ANY CHURCH, SCHOOL OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, THE YEASU=ENTS TO BE ALONG THE PROPERTY LII -,PS OF THE STREET FRONTS AND 1RO1: FRONT DOOR TO FRON DOOR U -D IN A DIRECT LINE ACROSS INTERSECTIONS MERE T14EY OCCUR., AND PROVIDING FURTHER FOR FORFEITURE OF LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIOT:S, _AND PRESCRIBIYG A PENALTY, AND DECLARING AN ELIERGENCY ,The. Charter._rul:e was :swuspendoMby the_-follo ing' vAte:,�; ; ._ ; ;' i, "• $ ..R . G IIX5 ::> i ,. Aye JOE SIMON Aye GEO: E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN YOBLEY Aye R. B. TvIC GLOIN Aye N The above Ordinance was passed by the following vbte: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIMON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. L:CGLOIN Aye Secretary read an ordinance PROHIBITING FISHING HUNTING, BATHING AND TRESPASSING ON WATERS OF YUECES RIVER FROM i CALALLEN PLAINT OR RESERVOIR AND FOR OTE -HALF MILL UP -STREAM FROL. THE INTAKE, AND PROVIDING PETALTY FOR ITS VIOLATION, AND DECLARING AN ElZRGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SILON G GEO. E. GIBBONS Ye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. YCGLOIN Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote' H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIMON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B.o,,CGLOIN Aye RESOLUTION NO.. 642 ;....._ FIXING THE PAY OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THZ SANITARY SE -;,TR PROJECT in t NO. 88641P AND DECL«RING AN .Ebi;RGENCY. Passed and approved by Council on August 25, 1936 Roy Murray Motor Co. ad Cage Hardware Co. The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase twenty caps for the Fire Department. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Corpus Christi National Bank was given permission to use the east 411joining their property during the construction of their new building. Motion by L_cGloin, seconded by Liobley and carried, traffic light was ordered installed at Staples & Ayers Streets. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase three fire plugs. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons, and carried, Con issioner Mobley was authorized to make certain alterations in the City Water & Gas Department office. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no fur the r business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary Members present: Layor SPECIAL L E-ETING August 27, 1536 9:30 1. M. Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, Lc Gloin and Simon. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, Mr. I. M.Alexander and L. H. Gross were authorized to secure option for approximately 015,000.00 on Lots owned by Judge Timon on Upper Broadwayq options to be for four months, consideration $500.00 . The above Ordinance was passed by the following vtte: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIMON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. LCGLOIN Aye Secretary read an ordinance PROHIBITING FISHING HUNTING, BATHING AND TRESPASSING ON WATERS OF NUF,CES RIVER FROM THE CALALLEN PLANT OR RESERVOIR AND FOR �A ONE-HALF MILE UP-STRE1U.1 FROM THE INTAKE, AND PROVIDING PEYALTY FOR ITS VIOLATION, AND DECLARING AN EN.ERGErCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIb.ON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. 1�=LOIN Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote' H. R. GILES Aye ad in the Jaycee News and X35.00 for an ad in the Tourist Court News. Secretary presented the following truck bids: J. C. Blacknall Roy Murray Motor Co. Cage Hardware Co. The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Purchasing Agent was. authorized to purchase twenty caps for the Fire Department. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Corpus Christi National Bank was, given permission to use the east 411joining their property during the construction of their new building. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Liobley and carried, traffic light was ordered installed at Staples & Ayers Streets. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase three fire plugs. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons, and carried, Commissioner Yv;obley was authorized to make certain alterations in the City Water & Gas Department office. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no fur the r business, the meeting -adjourned. ATTEST: pA City Secretary SPECIAL IZ24TING August 27, 1536 9:30 .1. M. *el Mrem})ers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, Le Gloin and Simon. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, Mr. I. M.Alexander and L. H. Gross were authorized to secure option for approximately 115,000.00 on Lots owned by Judge Timon on Upper Broadwayt options to be for four months, consideration $500.00 tot Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, a transfer of $2150.00 from the Gas Fund to the Sewer Fund was authorized. Motion by Mobley, seconded.by McGloin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase truck for the street department from Roy Murray Motor Co. for the price of $890.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR YEZETING September 1, 1936 8 P..M. V�a �Ifz no Member present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, R1cGloin, Mobley, and City Engineer Cock, assistant Chief of Police Huie, Attorney Kirkham. Nick Bluntzer submitted to the Council a plat of the sub -division of Colonia Casa Blanca. P„otion by Simon, seconded by LcGloin and carried, the, plat was accepted asda sub -division of the City. Secretary read a petition signed by numerous citizens requesting the re -instatement of Patrolman Busker. No action taken. Bids on 5000 feet of 4” cast iron pipe were read�;and::ct.rdered laid°�on the table for forty- eight hours as required by the City Charter. Secretary read a letter from N. C. Stewart regarding an experiment on surfacing and dust-pro6fing of streets that is being carried on, and submitted the City of Corpus Christi a proposal to use local material and oil shelled streets at a price of 6V per gallon on a 100,000 gallons program. No action taken. Motion by Gibbans, seconded by Simon and carried, an allowance of $16,093.74 was mdde the Corpus Christi Gas Co. on delinquent taxes due to the City's acquiring the property through settlement of pending law suit. The City Attorney was instructed to see that 1:ax m Goltzman completes his contract in carrying out the removal of all debris from the old Gas plant site. Secretary read the followin e�s: Fire Yarshal Fire Department Police Department Engineer Dept. Health. The reports were accepted and ordered filed. Secretary read a proposal from S. B. Crocket and Associates to the City of Corpus Christi. Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, secretary was ir_ttructed to set aside one day's earnings per week of the parking meters to be distributed to the various churches and charity hospital. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I'Layor .TTEST : City Secretary SPECIAL LEETIErG September 3, 1936 4 P. MI. Members present: L.ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, 1,10bley, and I,:cGloin. secretary presented tabulated bids 5000 ft. of 4^ cast iron gas pipe as follows: Crane Company .5879 C. C. Hdwe. Co .58 National Cast Iron Pipe .57 San Antonio Machine ,& Supply Co .57 American Cast Iron ripe Co. .60 LcWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. .58 U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co. .58 &potion by f4lobleg3, seconded by Dibbonsand carried,' the pipe was purchased from San Antonio Machine and Supply _Co . , _their bid—being low. RESOLUTION NO. 643 AUTHORISING AND EMPOWERING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR AN EASE12NT PROVIDING FOR THS LAYING OF PIPE LINES ALONG THE RIGHT OF NAY O;XED BY THE GUARANTY TITLE & TRUST CO. TRUSTEE, UNDER THE SANITARY SZWJ,R SYSTEM IMP. P.W.A. PROJECT ATTE NO. 8864, AND DECLARIN ESN E ZRGENCY. PASSED AND APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON September 3, 1936. - a .`�R Iv:ELTII�G REGUL SEPTSLE3E2 8, 1936 bembers present: I�:ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, l!obley, and L1cGloin, and City.Ehereer Cock, Asst. Chief of Police Huie, Attorney Kirkham and John J. Pichinson Secretary read a petition from residents of 19th Street asking that the sewer be extended from 1`.orri s St. to Hancock St. The request was taken under advisement. The Carpenter's Union protested against the Lchenzie Construction C ompanyts requiring carpenters to work six days a week. Referred to City Attorney. Lotion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Estimate 6 of -Chamberlain and Sprain in the amount of X17,623.57 and Estimate Y6 of Terrell Bartlett in the amount of x;489.54 were approved and orderedp aid. Secretary read a letter from Yorris Levy proposing to let the amount advanced to him drawing plans for the library in _. _ Park be applied to his fees in the Library Building if and when the project matures: Secretary read a letter from ';J. H. Anderson recommending certain raises in the Fire Department. No action takeno Plumbers bond of Jack 71inston, principal and Contingental Casualty Co., as surety in the amount of x,1000.00 was approved. Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase fifty gas meters. Notion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, that X10,000.00 be transferred from the Gas Fund to the Current Expense. Fund. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon" and carried, Joe Busker was re-enstated as patrolman. Motion by Simon, seconded by I:"obley and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authoriZE d to advertise for a street sweeper. Lotion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carr1ed, the Purchas ng ACent was author- ized to sell an old truck and other junk to lax Goltzman. Irlotion by Llobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the bill of the Republic Tatural Gas Company for gas furnished the City from July 20 to A.ag. 21, inc. in the amount of x;8,;;67.24 was allowed and ordered paid. SPECIAL YEETING September 3, 1936 4 P. M. Lembers present: Layor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons,Simon, lliobley, and McGloin. secretary presented tabulated bids 5000 ft. of 4" cast iron gas pipe as follows: San 1�TTLST ity secretary Crane Company .5879 C. C. Hdwe. Co .58 National Cast Iron Pipe .57 San Antonio Machine & Supply Co .57 REGULAR I. ELTII;G SEPTEL:ByR 8, 1936 Mayor L.embers present: Payor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon,1obley, and L,cGloin, and City ,EtUhaer Cock, ,'asst. Chief of Police Huie, Attorney Kirkham and John J. Pichinson ;Secretary read a petition from residents of 19th Street asking that the sewer be - extended from L orri s St. to Hancock St. The request was taken under advisement. The Carpenter's Union protested against the L=chenzie Construction C ompanyfs requiring carpenters to work six days a week. Referred to City Attorney. I:otion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried/ Extimate Y6 of Chamberlain and SLtrain in the amount of v'17,623.57 and Estimate 16 of Terrell Bartlett in the amount of `01 9489.54 were approved and ordered paid. Secretary read a letter from L;.orris Levy proposing to let the amount adva�:ced to him drawing plans for the library in __a Park be applied to his fees in the Library Building if and when the project matures:'. Secretary read a letter from W. H. Anderson recommending certain raises in the Fire Department. No action taken. plumbers bond of Jack 1inston, principal and Contingental Casualty Co., as surety in the amount of I;1000.00 was approved. Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase fifty gas meters. Lotion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, that -w10,000.00 be transferred from the Gas Fund to the Current xpense.Fund. u.otion by 1LcGloin, seconded by Simon:, and carried, Joe Busker was re-enstated as patrolman. , 1,10tion by Simon, seconded by I..obley and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authori z d to advertise for a street sweeper. Lotion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, the rurchas r�C A€ent was author- ized to sell an old truck and other junk to Yax Goltzman. Izotion by 1obley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the bill of the Republic I,atural Cas Company for gas furnished the City from July 20 to Aug. 21, inc. in the amount of �8',367.24 was allowed and ordered paid. a All minutes were read and ordered Filed. There being no further business, themeeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL LZTZTIKG SEPTL;,,3ER 9 , 1936 1:30 P. 1.1. Mayor 177 Ijembers present; L:ayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Yobley, 1."cGloin and Gibbons. Secretary read a resolution PROVIDING THAT TCITY AGREE TO DECLARE BE A 1301M ELECTION FOR THE ISSU.U,,CE 02 CERTAIN ,ATER BONDS AIM REFUIMTNG .j BOLDS IF AI4D IN TM EVENT TI1AT Sone SATISFACTORY PLAN CAN G ` BE y'VORKED OUT WITH T.IHE BONDHOLDERS' CO1,1=TEL HCLDING ,'i,TER REVS 1,'UE BOLDS IN THE CITY OF COR''US CIMS TI , AM PROVIDIIG FOR AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye R. B. h.CGLOIN Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIYON ale JOHN YOBLEY tiye The .above resolution was'passed by the following vote: H. R. GILTS 6 -Aye R. B. It:CGLOIN rive GEO. E. GIBBONS eye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN I:OBLEY -.y e lotion by Y.obley, seconded by Simon .and carried, the Estimate of I.:cKenzie Construc- tion Company in the amount of 648,193.98 be allowed and orderedp aid when approved by the G . engineers. There being no further businbsssthe meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: ity Secretary REGULAR 1' E ETI NG SEPTE BER 150 1936 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, l;cGloin and Mobleyq City Engineer Cock and Attorney Kirkham. The hayor appointed Commissioners Gibbons and Mobley and City Secretary 14eisenheimer to confer with representatives of Caller -Times in regards to an ad in special edition. Mlotion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and e'arried, Mayor was authorized to sign lease lagreement.with S -A -la &G Railway Company Motion by l.obley, see.:)nded by Gibbons and carried, the bill of I. T. Viatkins & Son in the amount of $48.80 for damages caused by explosion of leaking gas pipe was authorized paid. Commissioner lobley was given authority to confer with Favigatich District in regards to pipe line at docks. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing ACent was authorize Ito buy 500 gas meters and 2000 ft. of copper pipe. Motion by Simon, seconded by LcGloin and carried, N. C. Stewart!'s bill in the amount of $487.30 was ordered paid. Sufficient funds were approved to pay expenses of committee to Uvalde, Texas, to attend hearing of Nueces Valley Conservation & Reclamation District. Secretary read &;.resolution REPEALII<G A RESOLUTION, DATED 28TH OF JULY, 19369 AICD DECLARII G AN IZ.ERGEYCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SI&ON -1-ye GEO. E. GIBBONS lye JOHN YOBLEY nye R. B. 1.11CCLOIN Aye The Above Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE S INION Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN N.OBLEY__ Aye R. B. 1ZGLOIN Aye Secretary read an ordinance RELEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROLI THE APPARENT LIEF. CREATED AGAINST THE SAIU"E BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND ADOPTED ON MAY 121 1931, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE LE VYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY A.I0 THS; O7"1"�R3 THEREOF. IN THE CITY OF CORPUS C11RI3TI, TEXA3 9 ABUTTING UPON TIGER STREET, FROM THE NORTH LINE 0: BELDEN STREET TO THE IyORTH LINE.OF RESACA STREET, AS EREINAFTER MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED FOR PART OF 111E COST OF Ilv-PROVING SAID STREET, FIXING A LIEN AGAINST SAID PROPERTY AND THE 0 iTIERS THEREOF , PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF; ANDAN ORDINANCE A=NDING AND CORRECTII:G THE ORDINANCE PA33ED AND ADOPTED OCTOBER 82 1931) rAn0TDIiG AND CORRECTING THE CITY ENGII1ER'S WRITTEN STATMIENT AND ESTIMATE OF ME VARIOUS ASSESSNIEENTS. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIYON�,—' ^ ye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN AlOMEY Aye R . B& IZGLO IN "ye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: h. R. GILES _ Aye JOE SIN;ON Aye— GEO' E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN LOBLEY Aye R. B. 1CGLOIN aye Secretary read an ordinance PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND CDLLIZCTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 19362 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR rME71—EAFTER, UNTIL OTHEM113E PROVIDED AID ORDAII,'ED BY ORDINANCE; AND DECLARIIG AIT LZMRGEICY The Charter rule was suspended by the f0ll1wing vote : H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIMON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN LOBLEY "— Aye R. B. I�.CGLOIN Aye The above ordinance was passed by the follownng vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SMION Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN I:OBLEY — Aye R. B IAC GLOIN Ave Secretary presented the Audited Voucher Report for the month of August ,�r, 1936, cover- ing the issuance of Vouchers #400 to k16411, inclusive, and presented memorandum report on said report together with statement of Receipts and Disbursements to the Mayor and Commissione s, the action of the Mayor, City Controller and City Secretary in signing the vouchers was ratified. ` I All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: T City Secretary SPECIAZ' MEETIYG SEPTEMER 199 1.936 9 A. M. kayo r Members present: Mayor Giles, Cormissioners Gibbons, Mobley, Simon and McGloin, and City Attorney Jones, Fred Hubbell and 2,1..Kleberg. Notion by Mobley, seconded by PVcGloin and carried,' Secretary was authorized to trans- fer sufficient funds from the Water Revenue fund to the Various Water sinking kunds and to pay all past -due interest coupons. Motion by Simon , seconded by t:c Gloin and carried, Secretary was authorized to trans fer $10,000.00 from the Cas Fund to the Current Expense Fund. Mayor was authorized to Trade properties with Mary Fisher and buy property of rss . Duckworth. ATTEST: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Secretary SPECIAL, MEETING SEPTEMBER 219 1936 11 A. Y. Mayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mobley. Secretary presented the following bids for a street sweeper; Elgin Sweeper Co. Austin Western Road LMachinery Co. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to h buy one ton of pig lead. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. � z Mayor ATTEST City Secretary SPECIAL R ZETIEG SEPTLf1 BER 231 1936 4 P. M. Members present: payor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and I,obley, and City Attorney Cock and City Engineer Cock. i I notion by Mobley-, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Mayor was authorized to si a.. Change Order on the sewer project.. Motion by Mobley, seconded by IcGloin and carried, the police department was in- structed to enforce the one-hour parking in the 200 and 300 Block on Staples St. Secretary presented tabulated bids ori street sweepers. Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin xxyxxxxxxxx, that the City purchase Elgin Sweeper at $6900.00. motion was rejected by the following vote: Giles, Mobley and Gibbons voting Y -ay. Simon and IcGloin voting Aye. Motion by Simon seconded by McGloin and carried, action in purchasing sweeper he deferred. Motion by Lobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Estimates '#1 and 2 of Harringto engineers on the sewer project, and Cortelyou/in the amount of $1,066.79, was allowed and ordered paid. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, all motorcycles allowances be increased $10.00 per month. Motion by Simon, seconded by hcGloin and carried, W. R. h•cKinney's salary be in- creased to x;150.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeti-n e adjourned. ATT1EST : City Secretary RECULAR YEETIPvG SEPTE SER 309 1936 10 A. I.I. � 0, "(, .. yor Members Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons,IcGloin, Simon and haobley, . Attorney Jones, J. J. Piehinson and City Engs neer Cock. City Attorney was instructed to prepare resolution changing zoning ordinance on a portion of Agnes Street. Secretary presented a letter from Fred '�uaile Realty Company proposing to lease IIth-e portion of the City Half. now occupied by the La'_Retama Library. Secretary was instructed to notify the members of the La Retama Board to meet with the Council Thursday, October 1, at Mobley. Secretary presented a petition for a gas connection. Referred to Cormissioner Bills submitted by Southern Yessenger in the amount of $46;:F8 and El paladin in th amount of $30.00for advertisements were ordered paid. Lotion by Gibbons, seconded by Lobley and carried, City discontinue placing; advertisements in papers. Secretary presented application of Frank Dolan for patrolman. Referred to CoT.missioner lac Gloin. Secretary presented tax roll for the year 1936 as follows: Real 1503309360 + 328109990 rersonal Total $ 19,1419350 Potion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, tax roll was approved. . Motion by Mobley, seconded by Sirrion and carried, Secretary was instructed to trap: fer all fees for special attorneys from th e Contirr,ent to the Le al Account. Potion by hobley, seconded by PPcCloin and carried, appropriation to .meet the pay9 roll for tree • hark Department due for the last half of eptember, was made+ea There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST : City Secretary SPECIAL MEETIEG OCTOBER 19 1936 9 A. M. E T�ayor b,embers present Payor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, Simon and McGloin and Attorney r1chinson and City 'Engineer Cock, L. M. Gross and I. M. Alexander, members of the La Retama Library Board. - The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing the leasing of the portion of the City Hall now occupied by the La Retama Library. to lease Y-otion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the offer/was rejected. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. • t Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPE CIA L MEETIPkG I. Y OCTOBER 50 1936 -3 P. M. - ,Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley and Simon. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, hamilton Lowe be employed as to assist special attorney/ in the Scruggs and McMurray cases. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . c Pia yo r ATTEST: City secretary REGULAR MEETIVIG OCTOBER 69 1936 8 P. W. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners..Gibbons,.Simon, Mobley and McGloin, Assistant Chief of Police Ruie-and Attorney Pichinson. Secretary presented a resolution in regards to a change in the telephone rates. On motion by Mobley, seconded by .Simon and carried, action was deferred -. Engine The City Engineer recommende that the following lots ' be changed from fire Zone. Number three to fire zone • 'number one. the amount hots No. 1 to 6 Inc, Block No. 1 Bluff Portion 1 to 3" King Tract entire 1 to 6 Block No. 5 0ultux 1 to 6 n n 6 n " On motion by Mobley second by Simon and carried i7n the recommedations were accepted, and the City Engineer -a chat was instructed to file a corrected map with the City Secretary ;rai in the amount of $24,568.77 and Estimate #7 Terrell Bartlett, Engineers in,the amount of There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Tlayor ATTEST: Cit Secretary Y SPEECIAL LEETING OCTOBER 11 1936 9 A. M. Members present payor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, Simon and R°cGloin and Attorney Fichinson and City 'Engineer Cock, L. M. Gross and I. a'1. Alexander, members of the La Retama Library Board. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing the leasing of the portion of the City Hall now occupied by the La Retama Library. to lease Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the offer/was rejected. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIA L MZETIP<G OCTOBER 50 1936 • 3 P. M. ,Members present: payor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley and Simon. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, hamilton Lowe be employed as to assist - special attornei,/in the Scruggs and McMurray cases. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: J -7`-4R - Ci�Secretary REGULAR MEETIEG ma yo r OCTOBER 69 1936 8 P • V— t ►embers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners_ Gibbons,. Simon, Mobley and LeGloin, Assists—_..,;t+Qnn�_ On mo . Engin, ;he amours - _ t of $8,470.56 be paid. —� Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, request of the South Texas Agri - Culture Exposition for permit to operate a carnival on city property was denied. Motion by yobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Yayor was authorized to sign -a change order". on sewer project. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by kobley and carried, Estimate #7 Chamberlain & Strai in the amount of $24,568.77 and Estimate #7 Terrell Bartlett, Engineers �n the amount of $867.32 was allowed and ordered paid. The following reports were -read -and approved: Police Department CityEngineer Fire Marshal Fire Department ..0 On motion by Mobley, seconed by Gibbons and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign change order redistributing i and reappropriating, $2,000. of the funds available for the construction of the Waterworks project, Docket horized No. 1186-1� inaccordance with owner's change order to number two. xvloczo��-c7y 31mc�n,—seconded-ny'LitaZey-and--carried";bill- rendered -by Spohn Hospi- tal in the amount of;:75.00 was ordered paid. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, appropriation of $500.00 per month for the Park Department was approved. All minutes were read and approved to date. There bei -ng no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETIYG OCTOBER 10, 1936 8 P. Y. Members present: Mayor Giles, C6bmissioner Gibbons, RicGloinand Simon, Attorneys _ 4 ichinson and Kirkham, Assistant Chief ofPoliceHuie, and City Engineer Cock. Secretary read a recommendation from I. M. Alexander, representing the La Retama ibrary, in regards to the purchase of the land for the location of the library. The matter was aken under advisement. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, action of the Purchasing Agent n advertising for gas pipe was ratified. Motion by IcGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, City Engineer was instructed to rect a 16' x 10' building at the airport in cohnection with the weather bureau.. Notion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the bill of Scottish Rite Yews n the amount of $36.00 was ordered paid. Sedretary read a petition from residents on Stillman Avenue in regards to sewer nes. The.,matter was taken under advisement. Secretary presented the Audited Voucher Report for the month of September, 1936, r covsring the issuance oY Vouchers #5418 to 6410, inclusive, and presented memorandum report on saildreport together with stiteuient of Receipts and Disbursements to the Mayor and Commissioner the action of the 1ti1ayor, City C.intioller and City Secretary in_ signing the vouchers was ratifie . All minutes were read and approved to date. ' There being no urther,business, the me6ting adjourned. Mavor ATTEST: i -cy gaecreta-r; $867.32 was allowed and -ordered paid. The following reports were read and approved: Police Department CityEngineer S. Paul Harper z Motion by 'MGblby, seconded by Simon and carried, .Purchasing � An,t was authorized to buy two traffic lights. Lotion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, bill rendered by Spohn Hospi- tal in the amount of,�:75.00 was ordered paid. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and.carried, appropriation of $500.00 per month for the park Department was approved. All minutes were read and -approved to date. There bti_ng no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: / City Secretary REGULAR MEETIEG OCTOBER 10, 1936 8 P. Y. /L ltavor Members present: Mayor Giles, C6hmissioner Gibbons, 11cGloinand Simon, Attorneys 4 ichinson and Kirkham, Assistant Chief of Police Huie, and City Engir_eer Cock. Secretary read a recommendation from I. M. Alexander, representing the La Retama ibrary, in regards to the purchase of the land for the looation of the library. The matter was aken under advisement. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, action of the Purchasing Agent I n advertising for gas pipe was ratified. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, City Engineer was instructed to rect a 10t x 10' building at the airport in cohnection with the weather bureau... Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the bill of Scottish Rite reww n the amount of $36.00 was ordered paid. h Secretary read a petition from residents on Stillman Avenue in regards to sewer es. Thermatter was taken under advisement. Secretary presented the Audited Voucher Report for the month of September, 1936, covering the issuance: of .Vouchers #5418 to 6410, indlusive, and presented memorandum report on sai ldreport together with stbteLient of Receipts and Disbursements to the Mayor and Commissioner the action of the Mayor, City C inti oller and City Secretary in. signing the vouchers was ratifie . All minutes were read'atd approved to date. There being no further business the medti �J , , ng adjourned/ Mayor ATTEST: City a:�ecretary y f. i • rao SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 159 1936 8 P.M. Members present:Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, Gibbons and Simon. Motion by Miobley, seconded by Simon and carried, 015,000.00 was transferred from the Gas Fund to the Gas Construction Fund. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, sufficient funds to meet the park payroll was appropriated. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING OCTPBER 160 1936 9 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Robley, Simon and McGloin, Attorneys Kirkham, Pichinson and City Engineer Cock,, and Water Svpt. Cunningham. Jotion by Mobleyj seconded by Simon and carried,.the McKenzie Construction Company be allowed to make thetrppayroll in checks in lieu of cash. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a portable electric generator, a portable pump, two 10"x 6"sleeve and valve and two 20" x 6" sleeve and valve. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the salaries of Gordon Lee Adami and Phil Anderson, employees of the V%later & Gas Department, be increased to $100.00 per months and the car allowance of Claude Whitaker be increased to $25.00 per month. Motion by. Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, Hamilton Lowe be paid $500 retaine: Ifee for special cases of the City. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. � Mayor ATTEST: City 6ecretary SPECIAL MEETING OCTOB� 19, 1936 9 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commis sioners.Gibbons, McGloin, Simon and Mobley, and attorney Kirkham. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, that the City Secretary prepare tax statements for all taxes delinquent for seven years or more and deliver to the City Attorney for suite Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and.carried, meeting hour of the regular council meetings be changed from 8 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. There being no further business, the meeting ad jourtid. 14iay r ATTEST: 4 If 0 REGULAR 1yETI1G OCTOBER 209 1936 7:30 P. I.T. Members present: Mayor Giles, Cormissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and 1cGloin and Attorneys Jones and Kirkham and Pichinson, City Engineer Cock, and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Motion by Yobley, seconded by McGloin.and carried, that the following were appointe to serve on the La Retama Library Board: Mrs. Luther Terry Mr. L. H. Gross Mr. 0. N. Stevens MrJ . John T. Yyright Mrs. Mchiel Turner appeared before the Council in regards to the sewer on 6th Stree The request was taken under advisement. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, Charles Paul was given contract to paint the two flag poles in the Gold Star Court of Honor at the price of $10.00. Yotion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Secretary was authorized ton issue a permit for a carnival to be given under the auspices of the South Texas Exposition . Secretary presented the following bids on gas pipe: Alamo Iron Works U. S. Pipe & Foundry forks Yc'.Vane Cast Iron Pipe Co. Rational Cast Iron Pipe Co. SAmerican Cast Iron Pipe Co. San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. Corpus Christi Hardware Co. The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. J,Jotion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, City Secretary was instructed to wire Harrington & 'Cortelyou asking that one of them come to Corpus Christi immediately. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Secretary was authorized to issue permit for short-range shooting gallery, said permit to be subject to cancellation if the protested by surrounding tenants. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: / City Secretary SPECIAL MEETI1D OCTOBER 22, 1936 3 P. M. Members present: Dayor Giles, CommissionersGibbons, Simon, obleg and McGloin. Secretary presented tabulated bids on gas pipe: San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. 6" �2 .89 4"' C .59-t National Cast Iron Pipe Co. - 8if 0 .87 4" C .58 ,American Cast Iron Pipe Co. 6" C .88 4" C .60 McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. - w ' 6" %.87 4" C .58 ,.. Alamo Iron Works - 6" .88 4" C .60 R U. S. Pipe & Fdry. Co. 6" C. .84 4" c .56 C. C. Hardware C o . 6" C� .84 4" C. .56 Motion by Mlobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to accept bid of Corpus Christi Hardware Company. There being no further business, the meeting adjouraed. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR YEETING OCTOBER 27, 1936 7:30 P. M. Mayor Members present; bayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, Simon and Mobley, and Attorneys pichinson and Kirkham, City Engineer Cock, and Assistant Chief of Police Huiv. Secretary presented a zoning ordinance submitted by the Planning Board. Secret a,- ry was instructed to publish notice of public hearing to.be.hel d fifteen days from the firs day of the publication. Secretary presented a petition in regards to night clubs on various streets in the City of Corpus Christi. Mayor instrudted the Police Department to take action immediate ly. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons, and carried, to defer action on the pur'4_ lhasee6frthe parking meters and ask for a fifteen day extension before purchasing them. Secretary presented a letter from the Real Estate Board asking the Council to check and have corrected all house numbers. r.6tion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Engineer was instructed to carry out the request of the Real Estate Board. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, bili of 0100.00 from the O'Connel Loan & Jewelry Company was allowed and ordered paid. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, purchasing agent was author4z ized to secure bids on 1XZx1Z$$=XXX,* A and to purchase 0,lportable air compressorj'` 3000 ft. 4" additional gas pipe and 500 water meters. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the followir4g, changes in salaries were made, effective as of November 1st, 1936: Lula Radhal from 0100.00 to 0110.00 Claudine Toups from 90.00 to 100.00 Raymond Vetters from 90.00 to 100.00 Nora Cleo Johnston from 80.00 to 90.00 Ruth Crow from 65.00 to 75.00 Katie McElr9y from 65.00 to 75.00 Mildred Thompson from 65.00 to 75.00 Chester Sones from 65.00 bo 75.00 Secretary read an retblutten � AUTHORIZ ENG THE 14AYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALVORD , �} BURDICK & H01lELL FOR A PRELIT.1INARY SURVEY AIS ENGIl`'EERING SERVICES NECESSARY TO THE IMIPROVEIIENT OF THL WATER='FORKS SYSTn " AS COZ'TEWLATED UNDER A BOND ELECTION, .AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF ONE THOUSAND (01000) DOLLARS FOR SUCH 'PRELILII ARY SURVEY IN THE EVENT THE PROJECT IS POT CARRIED THROUGH, AIM DECLARING AY M,ZRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; GILLS A_ye__. MOBLEY Aye GIBBON'S Aye �CGLOIr? —Aye Simon Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote : GILES _ Ave GIBBONS Aye LIMON Aye M.OBLEY - Aye YTOGLOIN Aye On motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, Hamilton Lowe was allowed a,-.te- tainer fee of $3000.00 on Live Oak County & Scruggs Case, payable $1500 cash and $1500 at the completion Of the case. McGloin voting No. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting recessed subject to call. yu,oe 14ayor ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR LMT ING NOVEMBER 39 1936 7:30 P. M. There being _.insufficient members to constitute a quorum, the meeting recessed until tuber 4, 1936 at 7:30 P. M. RECESSED REGULAR: IMETING NOVEL.BER 4, 1936 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Conmissioner s Mobley,.Gibbons, and Simon, Attorney kham and City Engineer Cock. Motion by Gibbons,seconded by Lobley and carried, that the City accept the request of the Library Board to purchase site for new library subject to certain adjustments. Secretary read an ordinance CREATING THE ExA1,1INING AND SUPERVISING BOARD OF PLUMBS S, DE31GNATIrG THE MEMBERS THEREOF, AED PRESCRIBING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES AID TER1,13 OF OFFICE; 3 PROVIDING FOR THE LICET, S1YG OF PLT BERS AND THOSE EP'GAGT:�D IN PLL7-1'BIr'G WORK 41''1 ITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THE JWJM AND WAY IN WHICH PLUMB- ING WORKS SHALL BE DONE, THE KIIID AND CLASS OF MATERIAL TO BE USED IN SUCH WORK, THE INSPECTION OF PLUMBING WORK, AND THE SCALE OF FEES FOR SUCH IN- SPECTION WORK, THE POWER AND DUTIES OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLM:BTITG, AICD REQUIRING PERMITS FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PLUMBING, DRAINAGE AND GAS FITTING, AND COMPELLING BUILDINGS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO BE CONNECTED WITH PUBLIC SE`YNTRS, AND PROVIDING FOR A MASTER PLUMBERS', DRAIN LAYERS t , AND GAS FITTERSt BOND, AND REGULATING THE MANNER OF LAYING DRAINS AND FITTING GAS, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ACT; AID DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES AY_e JOE SIMON Ay_ e GEO. E. GI BBO hB Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye 4..B. MCGLOIN Absent �. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES JOE SIMON GEO. E. GIBBONS JOHN MOBLEY R. B . M.CGLOIN Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent I The bent The Mayor was authorized to sign a resolution concerning right-of-way for the sewer with the Tea -Mex Railway Company. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Saxet Gas Company bill in the amount of $7524.08 was ordered paid. Secretary read an ordinance IP7 ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ON TEM 28TH DAY OF NOVELMER, 1936, UPON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING THREE MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED AIM FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($39850,000.00) OF BONDS 'OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO BE PAYABLE SOLELY OUT OF TFM REVE1' JES OF THE WATERINORKS SYSTEM OF ME CITY AND TO BE SECURED BY MORTGAGES AND ENCUMBRANCES ON SAID WATERWORKS SYSTEM AND THE REVENUES THEREOF FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND EXTENDII-0 SAID 'NATERr'VORKS SYSTEM AND READJUSTING AED REFUNDIEG THE E XISTING INDEBTEDNESS CONSITUTING A LIEN AND CHARGE UPON SAID WATERWORKS SYSTEM AND THE REVENUES THEREOF. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Awe GEO:. E. GIBBONS Ay_ e__,_ JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. McGLOIN Absent The above ordinance was finally passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY Ave R. B. McGLOIN AlDsent Funds were appropriated to cover expenses of Mayor Giles and City Secretary Meisenheimer to Mexic b City on Good Will Trip. in the amount of $18.15 Sedretary presented a 1917 tax statemention Lots 9 and 10, Ocean View Addition, iiowtQwned by F. B. Sechrist, who produced a tax certificate Showing that all taxes for that year had been paid. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, the tax collector -was instructed to cancel these taxes. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ,,C1 y Secretary SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 69 1936 10:30 A. M. Mayor Members present: Commissioners Simon and Mobley and Layor Fro Tem Gibbons, and Attorney Kirkham. funds were appropriated for Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried,/expenses of Commissioner Mobley and Attorney. Kirkham to Chicago to attend meetirg with Bondholders Committee. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, Estimate #8 of Terrell Bartlett Engineers in the amount of $54.15 and Estimate of Chamberlain & Strain in the amount of 3 1 $3,051.89 were approved and ordered paid. McKinley. The following bond for gas fitter and drain layer was approved: Lloyd Patrick Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, issue of electrical permit to Girl Scout Little Home was ordered. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Purdhasing agent was authorize to purchase a motorcycle radio for the Police Department. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorize to purchase 10,000 feet of copper pipep, Motion by Mbpley,,seconded by Simon and carried, Board was acc6pted subject to change in date. the contract with the Library Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, council approve action of purchas Agent in purchasing 100 gas meters and 50 gas regulators. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, Mayor Pro Tem Gibbons was author - zed to execute Chamberlain & Strain Change order. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, expenses of Dick Furman to Little oak, Arkansas, in regards to airport was ordered paid. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, expenses of Dick Furman to Laredo n regards to airport was authorized. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, car allowance of Ruf a Oliver in olive Depattment was increased $20.00 per month. purchasing Agent was authorized to ask for bids on 1i ton Truck, by trading in 1933 -bodge panel truck. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I Mayor ,kTTEST: ,4c _ ngzAss . C ty Secre a SPECIAL MEETIh7G NOVEMBER 140 1936 10:30 A. M. Members present: Liayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley , Simon and Gibbons, and kttorney Jones. Judge Bob Wolf appeared before the Council and asked for permission to place trash eceptacles on the streets. City Attorney was instructed tp prepare a resolution. Secretary presented a letter from the Sun PharmactA proposing to lease the portion f the City Ball now occupied by the La Retama Library. The proposal was taken under advise - t• Secretary read a zoning ordinance which was passed to the second reading by the following vote: GILES AYee GIBBONS Aye MOBLEY Aye SIMON Aye I'1CGLOIN Absent Secretary presented the following 'tTtLak bids for the Water and Gas Department: Roy Murray%.otor Co. J• C. Blacknall Cage Implement Kinsel Motor Co. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, that the City purchase the Dodge truck at the price of $529.50 net. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, that the city purmhase the park- ing meters from the parkrite Corporation sAbject to their donating thirty days collection from the meters, beginning November 16 and ending December 15, said donation to be applied as credit on the purchase price of the meters. There -being no further business, the meeting adjourned. n ATTEST: City Secre ary I REGULAR MEETING November 17, 1936 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon,.. and Mobley, City Engineer Cock and Attorney Jones. Block to pu ATTES' The.following gas fitters bonds were approved: C. M. Phillips A. H. Settlemyer The following reports were read and approved: Engineer Department Police Department Fire Department Secretary read a resolution SETTING FORTH NAGE CLASSIFICATIONS NOT LISTED OR SET FORTH IN CONTRACT DOCUI,1E'NT3,1I1D PRICES THEREFOR A1'D DECLxRING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye YcGLOIN Atte_ LOBLEY Aye SI1v:ON Aye The resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS Aye 1? cGLOIN Hyp YTOBL EY Aye _ 31L101T Aye SPECIALl'lllvts -=-- -- November 23, 1936 10 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Yobley, Secretary. read the following petition: "THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES. WHEREAS, the City Council or Governing Body of the City of Corpus Christi has called an election to be held on the 28th day of November, 1936, for the purpose of vo ting a bond issue in the ' total sum of $3,850,000.00 for the purpose among others of refunding certain bonds heretofore issued, amounting to a sum of approximately two and one half million dollars, and which former bonds a large number of the citizens of Corpus Christi believe to be invalid; and 11HEREA3, one of the prime purposes of the City Council in calling said electton wap for the purpose of raising funds to lay' a new pipe line from the Calallen purifying plant to the City of Corpus Christi, " and it is conceded largely by the citizens of CorpusChri sti that a new pipeline is highly desirable if not a necessity; NOW, THEREFORE, we the undersigned, hereby agree that if the City Council will call off and cancel the said election heretofore called for November 28th, 1936, we will co-operate and lend our best efforts toward raising the necessary funds in some legal manner for the purpose of constructing said additional pipeline, and will assist the said City Council in every way possible upon that project. We pledge out assis- tance in every respect except that we will not agree to support any !zed No %k and At 1 Block 6, Reach Hotel Add do giging eir consent— o "Tie � ron-01wgarage, '. Motion by Yobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a coin-counting machine payable out of Parking keter Funds. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Ma aro r ATTEST: ty Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 23, 1936 10 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Yobley, Secretary. read the following petition: "THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES. WHEREAS, the City Council or Governing Body of the City of Corpus Christi has called an election to be held on the 28th day of November, 19369 for the purpose of voting a bond issue in the total. sum of $3,650,000.00 for the purpose among others of refunding certain bonds heretofore issued, amounting to a sum of approximately two and one half million dollars, and which former bonds a large number of the citizens of Corpus Christi believe to be invalid; and WHEREAS, one of the prime purposes of the City Council in calling said electfon wap for the purpose of raising funds to lay' a new pipe line from the Calallen purifying plant to the City of Corpus Christi," and it is conceded largely by the citizens of CorpusChri sti that a new pipeline is highly desirable if not a necessity; NOW, THEREFORE, we the undersigned, hereby agree that if the City Council will call off and cancel the said election heretofore called for November 28th, 1936, we will co-operate and lend our best efforts toward raising the necessary funds in some legal manner for the purpose of constructing said additional pipeline, and will assist the said City Council in every way possible upon that project. We pledge out assis- tance in every respect except that we will not agree to support any 70 movement or proposition to validate the bonds heretofore issued which we believe to be invalid. Secretary read a resolution of November, 1936; Jesse Wright H. S. Bonham Minor W. Pitts J. A. Nord R. T. Pritchett" RESOLVED BY THE CITY COLTIMIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS that it will submit to the Attorney General of Texas a for his approval before any of the 'Nater Revenue Bonds are refunded or exchanged by the Council, in the event the election to be held on Saturday, November 28, 198,6, results favorably. The above Resolution was passed by the following Mote on the 23rd day GILES Aye GIBBOTTS Aye SIMON -` Aye MOBLEY Aye McGLOIN Aye Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Secretary was sathorized to des - water troy ballots for/bond election tc, be -t,jdtion by Mobley, seconded by.Simon and carried, City Attorney was instructed to prepare papers for the purchase of Duckworth property for the consideration of $425.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. bayor ATTEST: ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING November 24, 1936 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Itiobley and Gibbons and the following. citizens: H. B. Hubbard, B. D. Tarleton, Steele Campbell, beredith ween, Vicente Loaano, Grady Kinsolving, 1rarcellus Eckhardt, W. B. Baldwin., Col. L. M. Adams, nussell Jack Donner, Harry Loehr, 1.1- A. Richardson, L. H. Gross, Savage, Edwin Flato, L. D. Garrison', A. E. Dabney, Rafael Galvan, gid. B. Ray, Charlie Berteh, I. M. Alexander, George Tate, Rupert Schultz, Bruce Collins,Yrank Jparks' Leslie 01asserman Y1ehting -*ds called for the purpose of discussing the proposed water bond issue. The plan submitted was approved by each one present and they all pledged their support in the coming bond election. The Mayor appointed the following committee to meet with the Council on November 25, 1936 at 2 P. M.: lv+rih,'i, Steele Campbelle, Vicente Lozano and Grady Kingsolving. • The meeting was recessed until November 25, 1936 at 2 PP.M. Mayor ATTEST: y S ec re RECESSED MEETING November 25, 1938 2 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, Simon and McGloin, and Attorney Jones, and B. D. Tarleton, and �-areellus Eckhardt, and the following committee: f r 0 H. B..Baldwin, Steele Campbell, Vicente Lozano and Grady Kingsolving. Motion by Mobley,, seconded by Simon and carried, that the Water Revenue Bond election Ito'be held on November 28, 1936, was to be postponed and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance ,calling an. election for December ,19, 1936. The 14.ayor appointed the following campaign and publicity committee: H. B. Baldwin, Chai man, Grady Kingsolving, John Mobley, Steele Campbell, -Lewis H. Jones and Vicente Lozano. If.otion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, disputed water and gas bill of B.D. Tarleton be cancelled. There being no.further business, the meetigg adjourned. P.Zayor ATTEST: City Secretary Members present: REGULAR IMTING December 1, 1936 7:30 P.M. L�ayor Giles, Commissioners Cibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mobley, and City Engineer Cock, Assistant Chief of Police Huie, and Attorney Kirkham. Secretary read a petition asking that a railroad crossing be made at the intersection of Stewart Street and Hamilton Woad. Referred to City Engineer Cock and Street Commissioner Simon. Secretary presented the following gasoline bids: The Texas Company Cities Service Oil Company Turner Oil Company Gandy -Robertson Oil Company Gulf Dil Corporation Magnolia retroleum Company Humble Oil & Refining Company pfotion by Ylobley, seconded by Simon and carried, gasoline bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the.City Charter. The following gas fitters's bonds were approved: W. B. Anderson J. C. Zipprian The following reports were read and approved: Health Department Engineering Department Fire Department Fire Marshal Secretary read an ordinance SET7rYG UP, CREATING AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO SEVEN WARDS, DESCRIBING THE BOUP]DARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES CES IN C OA'FL IC T THEREINITH; AIM DECLARING AN FX7ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN 111 BLEY Ave R. B. McGLOIN Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H • RiI GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIbION Aye JOHN 11OBLEY R. B. MCGLOIN Aye Secretary read an ordinance DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO SIX (6) BOND ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR AND IN 11yrHICH ALL IUITICIPAL BOND ELECTIONS SHALL HEREAFTER BE HELD IN AMD FOR SAID CITY, AMID TO BE KNOWN AS BOND ELECTION PRECUT TS ONE,TWO,THREE,FOUR, FIVE AND SIX; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; ARD DECLARING Ar? IKERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:' H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. YOGLOIN Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following v6te: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. Yc GLO IN Aye Secretary read a. resolution AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF TEE CITY OF CORPUSCI'.RI STI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE BOND- HOLDERS' COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, 6% WATER REVENUE BONDS, 'NATER PLAIA'T REVErUE 6% REFUNDING BOXDS, BY THE TERMS OF WHICH ALL OF SAID B.OI"1Da SHALL BE REFUNDED, AND PROVIDED FOR THE REFUNDING, AID DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the folloting vote: H, R. Giles Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye John kobley Aye R. B• McGloin Aye The Resolutionwas passed by the following vote: H. R. Giles Aye Geo. E. Gibbons Aye Joe Simon Aye John kohl ey Aye R. B. IcGloin Aye Secretary read an ordinance IN ALL THINGS REPEALING AND RESCINDING AN ORDINANCE PASSED THE FOURTH DAY OF NOVELB2R 11936, PROVIDING FOR ORDERIr:G AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 193611 UPON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING $3,850,000 OF BONDS TO BE PAYABLE OUT OF THE REVENUES OF THE NATER WORKS SYSTEM; AILD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; H. R. GILES Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye r JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. ECGLO IN Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES _ Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. YCGLOIN Aye Secretary read an ordinance REPEALING ASI ORDINA<CE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $2990009 BEARING FIVE PER CENT PER ANrUM INTEREST, RAYABLE SEMI_ ANNUALLY TO P:ATURITY, AND MATURING SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD FROM ONE TO SEVEN YEARS AND DESIGNATED AS"CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFU1DIr;G BOT'DS, SECOND SERIES, 1936," FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUrDING, PAVING OFF AYD CAN- CELLING, AND IN LIEU OF, A LIKE AMOUNT OF LEGALLY ISSUED AID OUTSTANDING BOND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID CITY PARTICULARLY DE31GNATED AS FU11DI11G BONDS, SERIES A, DATED AUGUST 1, 1927, AND NUMBERED 2001 to 2029, RESPECTIVELY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF THE TAXES TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFUNDING BONDS, SECCPID SERIES, 19369 AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND SUFFICIENT FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE AFORESAID REFUrDING BONDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR AS THEY MATURE, PRESCRIBIDG THE FORM OF BOND AD ITS PLAN OF PAYMENT, PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF SAID REFUNDING BCNDS,THE SCHEDULE OF EXCHATLES THEREFOR AID TIE AUTHORITY TO ADJUST AID PAY Ir TEREST ON THE ArCRESADD OUTSTARING OBLIGATIONS OF SAID CITY AS AND WHEN PRESENTED FOR EXCHAF GE FOR THE AFORESAID REFUNDING BOYDS, AS 11 ELL AS THE DETACE271EFT OF ALL PAST DUE INTEREST COUPONS FROM SAID REFURIPG BONDS UPON EXCHANGE AND DELIVERY THEREOF, AND DECLARING AId EI:S RGENCY; AND DECLARITZ AN EMERGENCY. The Uharter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN A MOBLEY Aye RORER B. I[CGLOIN Ave JOE S. SIMON rye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOHN A. MOBLEY _ye__ ROGER B. MCGLOIN Ave JOE S. SIMON Aye Secretary read -an ordinance AUTHORIZIIG, CONFIRMING APED RATIFYING THE FUNDIP,G AND EXCHANGE OF 7,%1ET TY -NINE THOUSAIM DOLLARS ($29$000'0100) OF GAS PIPE LINE WARRANTS SECOND SERIES, DATED February 1, 19239 FOR A LIKE A1'OUNT OF FUr`DING BONDS, SERIES A, DATED AUGUST 19 1927, NLTIBERED 2001 to 2029, AND DECLARING AN E1,1ERGENCY19 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E:. !GIBBONS Aye JOHN MOBLEY t•ye JOE SIMCN Aye R. B. YcGLOIN The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R: GILES Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS "ye JOHN MOBLEY Aye JOE SIMON Aye R. B. McGLOIN Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDSIN THE PRINCIPAL Sm OF T'.JENTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS (0299000.00)9 BEAR.ING FIVE PER CENT PER ANINUM INTEREST, PAYABLE SEMI-AN!'UALLY TO MAT[7RITY, AND . MATURING SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD FROM OI?E TO SEVEN YEARS, AND DESIGNAT:D AS 'CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFUNDING BONDS, 2nd SERIES, 19361, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING, PAYING OFF AND CANCELLING, AND IN LIEU OF, A LIKE AMOUNT OF LEGALLY ISSUED AIS OUTSTANDING BOND OBLIGA- TIONS OF SAID CITY, PARTICULARLY DEISGNATED AS tFUIMING BONDS, SERIES At,DATED AUGUST 1, 19279 AND NTRMERED 2001 to 2029, RESPECTIVELY; AND PROVIDIPG FOR THE LEVY, ASSESS- MENT ADD COLLECTION OF THE:TAXES TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFURING BONDS, 2nd SERIES, 1936: AND TO CREATE A SIDING FUND SUFFICIENT FOR THE REDEMPTION. OF THE AFORESAID REFUMING BOBS FROM YEAR TO YEAR AS THEY: ,IZATURE ; PRESCRIBING THE FORE" OF BOND ,U D ITS PLAN OF PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL AT'D REGTSTRATION OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS- THE SCHEDULE OF EXCHArGES THEREFOR, AND THE AUTHORITY TO ADJUST AND PAY INTEREST ON TIM AFORE- SAID OUTSTARING OBLIGATIONS OF SAID CITY AS AR `SHEN FRE- SENTED FOR EXCHANGE FOR THEE AFORESAID REFUNDING BONDS, AS WELL A3 THE DETACH ENT OF ALL PAST DUE INTEREST COUPONS FROM SAID REFUNDING BONDS UPON EXCHANGE .AND DELIVERY THEREOF, AIM DECLARING AN EYERGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. 'GIBBON'S Ye JOE SIMON ye JOHN 111OBLEY R. B. NICGLOIN Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS -,%Ye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. KCGLOIN dye 9 sz Secretary read an Ordinance ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ON TETE 19th DAY OF DECER,19360 UPON THE �,UESTION OF ISSUTATG THREE MILLION, EIGHT HUIMRED'AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($398509000.00) OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUSCHRISTI , TO BE PAYABLE SO LELY OUT OF THE REVENUES OF THE WATERWORKS BYSTEr.1 OF THE CITY AIM TO BE SECT'RED BY TXRTGAGES AN'D EN- CUMBRANCES ON SAID 'Xk='JORKS SYSTEM. AIM TOE REVENUES THEE, EOF FOR THE PURPOSE OF IlTROVI IIG AND EXTENDING SAID WATER'12YORKS SYST�ATTD READJUSTING AND REFL'NIDING THE EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS CONSTITUTING A LIEN ANS CHARCE UPON SAID WATERWORKS SYST21 AND TEE REVENUES THEREOF, AND PROVIDING THAT THE MANAGE1,11ENT AN:D CONTROL OF THE; WATER111ORKS SYSTEM DURING THE LIFE OF THE SAID BONDS SHALL BE VESTED IN A BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS PROVIDED BY LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R4 GILES Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN YOBLEY Aye R. B. McGLOIN, Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS Ate_ JOE SINvION Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. YCGLOIN Aye Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, that cFritzSchneider and John Marsalis be allowed car allowances of $45.00 per month, with 11arsalis car allowance being retroactive from November 1st. Motion by hobley, seconded by Simon and carried, a resolution passed by City Council on November 23, 1936, agreeing to submit Water Bonds to Attorney General, apply to the bonds to be voted on at an election to be held on December 19, 1936. Motion by bobley, seconded by Simon and carried, W. H. Diffenderfer and Pete Prado's salaries be increased -$10.00 per month. Motion by Simon, seconded by kobley and carried, Dick Flores was allowed a car allow - ante of 415.00 per month. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and. carried, Felix Rio jas be allowed $21.00 for the hire of his truck. ,All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL 1aETI1'Z December 3, 1936 4 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley and McGloin. Secretary presented tabulated bids for gasoline as follows: Yaximum price today Discount Humble Oil & Refining Co. N,agnolia Petroleum Co. 122 10 ---- Gulf Oil Corporation 114 103000 --- Gaddy itobertson Oil Co. 10 10 2 10000 Turner Oil Co. 10 10 --- Cities Service 114 10 --- Texas Company 114 10 --- 11otion by N,obley, seconded by McGloin and carried, bid, of Gandy -Robertson Oil Company was accepted. Y:otion by Mobley, seconded by LeGloin and carried, Estimates #9 of Chamberlain & Strain and Terrell Bartlett, Engineers were allowed and ordered -paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETIFG Mayor December 8, 1936 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Yobley, Simon and McGloin, and City Enginee Cock, Attorneys Kirkham and Pichinson. Mr. Norrod appeared before the Council regarding a request for a sewer extension to accomodate Mrs. Shaffer. Referred to City 1;dgineer Cock, Commissioners Simon and Yobley. Secretary read a petition regarding tourist camps being built bit 13th Street by S. J. Blythe. Liotion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, City Engineer was instructed to stop construction if not in accordance with Building Code. secretary -read a petition signed by citizens of F. L.French Attition regarding Tourist cottages which were to be constructed on the corner of Minton and Kennedy Streets. Referred to City Engineer Cock with same instruction as to above mentioned petition. The pastor of Glad Tidings Church on 13th Street, one-half block from the Junior High School, requested that a street light be put in front of his church. The request was granted. Estimates of "`cKenzie Construction Company and Harrington & Cortelyou were approved and ordered paid. Secretary read a letter from Curtix Clark regarding the request of a Mexican to be allow ed to fence in the dead=end of Lotus Street. The request was refused. Commissioner Mobley presented a letter from T. U. Hamlett requesting a sewer bxtension to his home on 11th Street. Due to the distance and cost of this construction his request was refused. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Saxet Gas Company bill in the amoun of X9,283.20 for the period of November 20 to December 21, 1936, was ordered paid. Police Department monthly report was read and ordered filed. Richard Furman of the Chamber of Commerce appeared before the council and requested the assistance of the Council in obtaining a directional radio beam for the Cliff u•aus Airport. Congressman Kleberg has-been in correspondence with Director Vidal of the Bureau of Air Commerce and the beam had been promised for next year. The Council authorized Yr. Furman to act for the City and try to obtain this beam at once.through Braniff Airways, Inc. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 11,ayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL IvMETIEG December 15, 1936 10A. M. bembers present; Yayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and LcGloin, and Attorneys Kirkham and pichinson. .,,,t.._. Secretary read the following resolution: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT OUT OF THE LIST OF 1:A11ES 5� PROPOSED BY THE ,NATER BOIZ ELECTION C01.211ITTEE, TWHIGH SAID CO1%11ITTZE IS HEADED BY H. B. BALD VIN, AS CHARIlt;AN, THE COUNCIL SHALL SELECT A '"NATER BOARD OF FOUR (4) ZNITH THE FIFTH ( 5th) 12"_BER TO BE THE 1.AYOR OF THE CITY OF. CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN MIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye R. B. YCGLOIN Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE S 11,1011 Aye JOHN LOBLET Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye 4 - B . YCGLOIN Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS �1Tyee— JOE SIMON Aye JOHN YOBLEY Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR METING December 15, 1936 Mayor Members present:'Mayor Giles, -Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, 'obley. and Simon, and City Attorney Jones. The Mayor appointed the following committee to confer with Mr. Powell in regards utility lines adjacent to Del Monte Addition: Bbmmissioner Mobley and Simon, and Attorney ones. Mr. Cummings appeared before the Council in regards to lease of the space now . ccupied by the La Retama Library. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by Simon.'seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorize o get proposals on gas pipe for extensions to the addition south of town. nes. The Mayor was authorized to sign a resolution with the railroad in regards to sewer Secretary presented_a letter from the Second National Bank, "ouston, Texas, asking or a fee of $50.00 per year for acting as Trustee under the Reconstruction Finance Corporation an. Referred to Commissioner Gibbons. Motion by hobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was author - zed to have incinerator repaired. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by McGloin and carried, all city employees be paid on ecember 19th for the month of December, 1936. J Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried by the following vote that permit. Y be issued to Barry Orr for a filling station on the corner.. of_. Carancahua and Furman Avenues G1les r:.McGloin and Mobley voting Aye; Simon and Gibbons voting Nay. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING December 20, 1936 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commis*ioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and McGloin. City Council tabulated returns of the 'Vater Bond election as follows: For the Issuance Against the Issuance 'Total precinct No. 1. 1 29 46 1 75 write Mr. S. J. Blythe, president of Taxpayers' Association, to submit a proposal for the improvements to the waterworks system not later than January 1, 1937. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City secretary REGULAR MEETING December 29, 1936 ' Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley and Simon, and Attorney Pichinson. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the City Attorney was instructed aT to prepare .a resolution accepting certain sewer lines constructed by McKenzie Construction Company. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the resignation of Dr. E. T. Bickley was accepted as of January 1, with two weeks vacation period allowed. The request of Dr. ,"Dills for parking privileges at 5172 Chaparral Street was denied. Motion by Simon, seconded by A:obley and carried, City appropriate $75.00 for expenses of Dick Furman to Washington in connection with the airport. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, Mayor Giles was allowed expenses to San Antonio in regards to the airport. Motion by Dtlobley, seconded by Simon andearried, the City pay half of cost of floor covering of the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Precinct No. 2. 61 55 116 precinct No. 3. 57 50 107 precinct No. 4. 103 126 229 precinct No. 5. 201 -299 500 precinct No. 6. 6 �26� _32�„ .,Total 457 602 1059 Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, Secretary was instructed to write Mr. S. J. Blythe, president of Taxpayers' Association, to submit a proposal for the improvements to the waterworks system not later than January 1, 1937. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City secretary REGULAR MEETING December 29, 1936 ' Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley and Simon, and Attorney Pichinson. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the City Attorney was instructed aT to prepare .a resolution accepting certain sewer lines constructed by McKenzie Construction Company. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the resignation of Dr. E. T. Bickley was accepted as of January 1, with two weeks vacation period allowed. The request of Dr. ,"Dills for parking privileges at 5172 Chaparral Street was denied. Motion by Simon, seconded by A:obley and carried, City appropriate $75.00 for expenses of Dick Furman to Washington in connection with the airport. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, Mayor Giles was allowed expenses to San Antonio in regards to the airport. Motion by Dtlobley, seconded by Simon andearried, the City pay half of cost of floor covering of the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the City purchase utility lines constructed by Mr. Powell in Del Monte Addition for the sum of $1,000.00. Gibbons voting Nay. McGloin present. Motinn by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Mayor was &uthorized to sign change order No. 3 on sewer project. John LeCampbell appeared before the Council representing J. H. Mann in connection with filling station permit. Referred to City Attorney and City Engineer._ I. 1. Alexander appeared before theCouncil and requested that the lioness be removed from the zoo in South Bluff Park. The matter was taken under consideration. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City 6ecretary REGULAR MEETING January 5, 1937 & @A Wra"Iffin yor Members present: Mayor Giles, Cormissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Mobley and Simon. r Secretary read a resolutions APPROVING PIPE LINE CONSTRUCTION ON P.W.A. SEWER PROJECT NO. 8864 ON ELIZABETH STREET, THIRTEENTH STREET FROM McKENZIE STREET SOUTH, SEGREST STREET, DAVID STREET, PRESCOTT STREET, AYERS STREET, EIGHTEENTH STREET FROM MORGAN SOUTH TO McKENZIE, SEVENTEENTH STREET FROr: 1�:ORGAN SOUTH TO McKENZIE STREET, SIXTEENTH STREET FROM MORGAN SOUTH TO END OF SE'NEIR FIFTEENTH STREET FROM : PORGAN SOUTH TO END OF SE+"IER, FOURTEENTH STREET FROM PRESCOTT TO AYERS, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH APPROVAL SHALL NOT IN ANY 'NAY AFFECT THE EXISTING CONTRACT BEVNEEN McKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COITANY AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND RELIEVING THE YrcKENZIE CONST- RUCTION COMPANY FROM ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SUBSEgUENT DAM AGE OF TIM LINES TO BE USED AND OCCUPIED BY THE CITY, AND DECLARING AN ETZERGENCY• The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIM10K Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. Y1C GLO IN Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. G ILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIl.ON Aye JOHN -YOBLEY Aye R. B. MC GLO IN Ayd Secretary read an ordinance LEVYING AN OCCUPATION TAX UPON PERSOrS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS GIVING PRIZES AR'Y/OR XLARDS IN CONNECTION KITH THE OPERATION OF A THEATRE, PLACE OF Al-.USEIICNT, OR ANY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE; PROVIDING FOR 'RIE COLLECTION OF SUCH TAX; PROVIDIEG PENALTIES FOR VI OLATI ONS ; AND DECLARING IN ELERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye J0M2 1110BLEY Aye R. B. LCGLOIN Aye 2. The above ordinance was passed by -the flllowing vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON .� 'q 1 JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. MC GLOIN Aye Secretary read an ordinance DEFINING TERNS 4ND LEVYING OCCUPATION TAXES ON CERTAIN\? COIN OPERATED 1:AC HIVE S , MERCHANDISE OR LT1 31 C COIN OPERATED MACHINES, AYD SXILL OR PLEASURE COIN OPERATED MACHIM S; PROVIDING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPLAY OF THE OCCUPATION TAX RECEIPT; PROHIBITED SKILL OR PLEASURE COIN OPERATED MACHINES WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED (500).flet OF ANY SCHOOL BUILDING; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THISORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EPrO;RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye e -L t JOHN Y'OBLEY Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBON Aye JOE SIMONe;--I t. JOHN 11OBLEY Aye R. B. 1:C GLOI N Aye Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the sum of 0150.00 be paid to - Hamilton Lowe for balance dtie for prepariaig brie�in Lel-urray case. Motion by licGloin, seconded by Gibbons and carried, resignation of Dan Sullivan was accepted as of January 4th, Lotion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Estimate #6 of i1cKenzie Const- ruction Company in the amount of $70,320.70 and Estimate #6 of Harrington & Cortelyou in the ,amount of $1,591.05 was approved and ordered paid. 11 Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, bill of Renublie Natural Gas Company in the amount of $10,693.84 was filed and ordered paid. • The following reports were read and ordered filed: Police Department Fire harshal Fire Department Engineer Department Motion by Simon ._,.seconded by Gibbons and carried, the time ror paying current taxes be extended to January 31 without interest or penalty. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the salaries of J.W. Shaw and Clarence Vetters were raised tb",x120.00per month. Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, Dr. W. E. Carruth was appointed City Health Officers at a salary of $125.00 per month. Motion by kobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, suffieient funds be transferred from `Nater Department to pay the principal and interest due on Water Refenue Deferred Coupons due 1, 1936. All minttes wereread and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary i SPECIAL MEETING January 8, 1937 3 P.M. Members present: Xayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and McGloin, Attorneys Kirkham and Pichinson. Secretary read a resolution AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO FILE L AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES OF A ERICATHROUGH THE Ir FED$RAL ET.ERGEhTCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR A GRANT � TO AID IN FINANCING THE CONTRUCTION OF EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVE- YENTS TO THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM, AND DESIGrTATING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO FURUISH SUDH INFORMATION AS THE GOVERM,:ENT MAY REQ MT; AND DECLARII,TG AIT EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON nye JOHN MOBLEY _ eye R. -B. McGloin Aye The above resolution was finally passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye JOE SIMON Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye _ JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Estimate X10 of Chamberlain & Strain in the amount of 16,256.36 and Estimate #10 of Terrell Bartlett Engineers in the amount of $4,899.00 was allowed and ordered paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjoured. ATTEST: Clty Secretary SPECIAL MEETING January 94 1937 3 P.M. e Mayor ` Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, McGloin and Gibbons, and' Attorney Kirkham. Secretary read a resolution PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF WATER FROM THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHEY THE SANE IS C OYPLETED BY THE CITY TO THE BARNSDALL OIL COMPANY FOR THE PURP 0 SE OF OPERATING A REFINERY WITH ALL BASEMENTS AND RIGHTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH NECESSARY FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SUCH WATER BY THE BARNSDALL OIL COMPANY AICD DECLARING AN �+ ]]RGENCY. s The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS _ Hye JOE SIMCK Apsent JOHN MOBLEY Aye R. B. NCGLOIN Uye The above resolution was finally passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES GEOyE. GIBBONS a JOE SIMON JOHN LOBLEY Aye R. B. McGLOIN rive There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. /% ATT"ZATk / / 'I / /, r,. 02 D REGULAR 1 +'STING JANUARY 12, 1937 7: 30 P . M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, L:cGloin, Gibbons, and Mobley, and City Engineer Cock, Attorney Jones and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Yxs. Maud Gerhardt appeared before the Council in regards to Humane Society meeting in Waco and suggested that the City send a representative to the meeting. Fisher. Secretary read a resolution AUTHORIZING THE YAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EI TSE i INTO A LEASE CONTRACT OF EASELIEE ,.TI TIi THE . TEXAS AID RTr7 ORLEANS RAILROAD COTZMATu'Y FOR THE PUR- POSE OF CROSSING SUCH RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY IN T1 --1E CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI P. S. A. S17 ER PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN E1,E2GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye R. 8. MCGLOIN T Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Ave JOE SWION tiye JOHN r,,:OBLEY Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye R. B. 11C GL OIN Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS _ Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye Mayor Giles was authorized to execute a deed in exchange of property with Mary Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase an Austin street sweeper. McGloin voting Aay. Lotion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a carload of cement. Secretary was instructed to ask for proposals for the annual audit of the City of Corpus Christi. 110tion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, Attorney Kirkham and City Secretary Meisenheimer were authorized tb go to Austin in regards to bond matters. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, gasoline bill in the amount of $7.64 for Ed McMullen was ordered paid and a car allowance of $15.00 per month was appropriate in the Police Department. Motion by Lobley, seconded by Simon and carried, bill rendered by Hamilton Lowe in the amount of 4"150.00 for preparing a brief in the Live Oak County suit was ordered paid. Lotion by Yobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, City appropriated $5,000.00 to the Nater Construction Fund and X5,000.00 to the Gas Construction Fund from the Gas Fund. Motion by bobley, 'seconded by 1!cGloin and carried, the following changes in salaries were made effective January 1, 1937: Ray Johnson from $145.00 per mo. to $150.00 per mo. Eddie Edwards " 145.00 " " " 150:00 per no. Amos Roark n 110.00 " " " 120.00 0. W. Holbrook 110.00 " " " 120.00 R. Hardiman " 75.00 " " " 80.00 �"I. Hino josa " 60.00 " " " 65.00 Jesus Arispe " 60.00 " " " 65.00 H. Lawrence " 60.00 " " " 65.00 Emilio Gutierrez ►► 70.00 " " " 75.00 " J. L. Stevens rr 75.00 " " 80.00 J. C. Whitesides ►, 75.00 " " " 80.00 TM " L. Banda " 60.00 " " " 65.00 Polo Guzaan " 60.00 " " " 65.00 L. Guzman " 60.00 " " " 65.00 Santiago Banda " 60.00 " " " 65.00 E. G. Flores " 60.00 " " " 65.001 " " Betsy ATTES _C1 t Secretary read a resolution AUTHORIZING THE PAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED TO J. 11. BIGLEBEN AND ,'r'IFE TO LOTS NOS. SEVEN (7 ) EIGHT(8), NINE(9), TEN(10)0 ELEVEN(11), AND 77ELVE (12) , IN BLOCK NO. FORTY-ONE (41) , BEACH PORTION OF TH24 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL BACK STATE, COUNTY AND INDE- PENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES, VALIDLY EXISTING AGAINST SAID PREMISES, BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN �.ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GI LES Ave R. B. MCGLOIN Ave GEO. E. GIBBONS A�ye JOE SIMON Ave_ JOHN R.OBLEY _ Ave The resolution was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Ave R. B. 11CGLOIN Ave A GEO. E. GIBBONS Ave_ JOE SIMON Ave JOHN Y.OBLEY Ave SPECIAL rYMTING JANUARY 18, 1937 11:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon,Gibbons, McGloin and I..obley, Attorney Kirkham and City Engineer Cock. 193'1' 41,0tion by Y:.obley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the bus company was allowed to move the bus stop from Sun Pharmacy to their new location previously occupied by the 14odern Pharmacy. 1!otion by Y.obley, seconded by Simon and carried, regular meeting of the Council be held at 9 A. b:. January 19, 1937 in lieu of the regular meeting time. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR =TING JANUARY 19 , 1937 9 A. L:. Mayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and IvIcGloin. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, funds be appropriated from Water Fund.to build an addition to our treating plant at Calallent and that Plat Hardy be employed as architect. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r Layor ATTEST: City ;edretary ( REGULAR IYEETING JANtTARY • 2 6, 1937 7:30 P . M. Members present :Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Lobley and McGloin, and City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock, and Assistant Chia. of Poliee Huie. Secretary read an ordinance DEFINING "CAMP GROUIv'D", "CAE. P CAR AiM�OR TRAILER"; PROVIDING FOR A PERY1IT<_ D N APPLICATION AN'D INSPECTION FEE; PROVIDING '21AT FUIDS BE RLACED IN THE GENERAL E FUND; PROVIDING FOR AN INVESTIGATION AV RJVOCATION OR SUSPENSIOra OF FER2�IT; TRANSFER OF PEE1 IT; POSTING OF PER1:1IT; RESTRICTING UIE AREA; PROVIDING FOR DRAINAGE, 'NATER SUPPLY, AND rd,;THOD OF OCCUPANCY; PROVIDING FOR RET+{.OVAL OF !EELS; PROVIDING FOR TOILETS, GARBAGE RECEPTACLES, SLOP SINKS; REFUSE AIS SEIAGE DISPOSAL, LIGHTIPG; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION 'HIEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; `AND DECLARING AN . Mi GEr C Y. H. V. Harvey from $105.00 per mo. to $115.00 per mo. C. J. Noakes if .105.00 " " " 115.00 " " Jim Carr 95.00 " it " 105.00 " " Albert Atkinson " 95.00 " " " 105.00 Dolph I,cG&e " 90.00 " " " 95.00 I,Iotion by Gibbons, seconded by MLcGloin and carried, the salaries of Belle L:cKew, Betsy Borden and Margaret 1c Tiernan were increased $10.00 per month effective January 1, 1931 All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City secretary 11'ayor I SPECIAL tvlE'ETING JANUARY 18, 1937 11:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon,Gibbons, McGloin and ;.Tobley, Attorney Kirkham and City Engineer Cock. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the bus company was allowed to move the bus stop from Sun Pharmacy to their new location previously occupied by the LTodern Pharmacy. notion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, regular meeting of the Council be held at 9 A. M. January 19, 1937 in lieu of the regular meeting time. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR =TING JANUARY 19 , 1937 9 A. L:. Mayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Lobley and LcGloin. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, funds be appropriated from "later Fund,to build an addition to our treating plant at Calallenj and that Nat Hardy be employed as architect. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City c3earetary REGULAR MEETING JANUARY'26, 1937 7:30 P. M. I Members present :Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and McGloin, and City Attorney Jones, City Engineer Cock, and Assistant Chiu' of Poliee Huie. Secretary read an ordinance DEFINING "CAMP GROUND", "CAMP CAR AND/OR TRAILER"; PROVIDING FOR A PEMIIT _A:D APPLICATION AND INSPECTION FEE; PROVIDING THAT FUIDS BE RLACED IN THE GEr RAL FUND; PROVIDING FOR AN INVESTIGATION AND MCATION OR SUSPENSIOII OF PE .IT; TRANSFER OF 1ER141IT; POSTING OF P EMIT; RESTRICTING ME AREA; PROVIDING FOR DRAINAGE, WATER SUPPLY, AND L22THOD OF OCCUPANCY; PROVIDING FOR REPTOVAL OF .!,'HEELS; PROVIDING FOR TOILETS, GARBAGE RECEPTACLES, SLOP SINKS; REFUSE Alm S111AGE DISPOSAL, LIGHTII'G; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AKD DECLARING AN .ElvMGENCY. n The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye ` JOE SIMON Aye R. B. rCGLOIN Aye JOHN MOBLEY Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye R. B. MC GL O IN Aye JOHN 1,10BLEY Aye Secretary presented a petition from the employees of the incinerator department in regards to salary raises. Referred t6 Commissioner Ylobley,Commissioner Gibbons and John Cunningham. ~ ce. wueen & Terry in regards to airport insuran Secretary read a letter from Howerton, Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Payor was authorized to sign Change Order #6 on the sewer project. Ylotion by Mobley, seconded by bcdloin and carried, the taxes of the Kinsel YIotor Company for the year 1936 be reduced to $10,530.00. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Marcellus Eckhardt was employed s special eounsel to assist the Planning Board with the Zoning Ordinance. A retainer fee of .�250.00 was allowed him. 1,7m. Neyland and Nick 3luntzer appeared before the Council in regards to closing ertain streets near the General American Tank Storage Company. Referred to Commissioners n and Mobley and Engineer Cock. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, sufficient funds be appropriated to cover overdrafts in all the funds. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Lewis H. Jones be paid the bal- nce fee of $250.00 on the sewer project. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the City Engineer was instruct - to prepare estimated cost for remodeling the City Hall. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, the proposal of Carn.eiro Chum- ey Company for the annual audit of the City of Corpus Christi for a fee of $2,000.00 was ccepted. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the sum of $85.00 was appro- riated to pay for llc�uillan law books for the legal department. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the salaries,. -of Larry Dunne and orate ealdwell were increased $15.00 per month effective February 1, 1937. Motion by IIcGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the salaries of all p6lice and irem n wereincreased $10.00 per month effective February 1, 1937. Secretary read the resignation of Joe Busker effective January 31st. Motion by Gloin, seconded by Simon and carried, his resignation was accepted as of January 15 or the to that he qualified for office in the constable's department. Commissioner Mobley was authorized to furnish necessary papers, etc. and submit o the proper authorities on airport project. Secretary read a kesolution AUTHORIZING TIE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPT,TS CF I ISTI TO M:TER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MORRIS L. LEVY, ARCHITECT, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERCICES REKDERED AND TO BE REIN?JERED IN TME ERECTION OF A FIRE STATION AT T:ORTH BEACH AND A PUBLIC LIBRARY, til;'D PROVIDING THAT SAID COrTRACT IS SUBJECT TO THS SLTCCE SSFUL ISSU��CE OF BOEMS Or, SAID M jF PROJECTS, OR EITHER OF TIM;; PROVIDING FOR THE REL1UNER ATION TO BE PAID TO SAIF ARCHITECT; A T DECLARING AN EIMGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILLS Aye GEO. E. GIBBCITS ye JOE SIL'Or; Aye R. B. MCGLOIN _ Aye JOHN MOBLEY Ave The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. R. GILES AVe GEO. E. GIBBONS Ave JOE SIY'ON Aye R. B. IXGLOIN Aye JOHN 11OBLEY ACTe There being no rurtiher business, the meeting adjourned. i Mayor AT City 6ecretary SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1937 9 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, and McGloin, Attorney Kirkham. Secretary read the resignation of J. W. Kelly as case worker for Nueces County Family elfare Association, effective Jan. 15, 1937. Motion by i:obley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the following changes in salary ere made effective February,l, 1937. John Morgan rained to $140.00 per month ,._-Sewer Department Bill Elliff " 125.00 " " " it Joe Gravett It 100.00 " " " IT Dudley Timon IT 100.00 " " IT it Frank Harmon " 100.00 " " " " S. E. Valdez " 55.00 " " IT IT Manuel Pena 2.25. per day Garbage & Incinerator M. -W. Crawford " 65.00 per month IT Stanley Breedin " 2.25 per day " ' Wilburn Hill " 2.25 Syltester Carroll " 2.25 " " " Bennie aartinez " 2.50 " IT " Mike Carlos " 2.25 " " " Valentine Rodrigues " 2.75 Tomas Gonzales " 2.25 " " " Juan Ortiz " 2825 Hill Hinojosa IT 2'25 Eustaquio Montelongo " 2.75 Isaac Martinez. " 2.25 " IT " Nicholas Abrigo " 2.25 " " IT George Garcia IT 2.25 Joe Wilmot " 2.75 " " IT Regerno de le Paz " 2.25 " IT " Benito Torres " 2.25 " " " Rafael Flores IT 2.25 " " IT Claude Whitaker " 110.00 per month Garage Department A. N. Payne " 100.00 " " IT Phil D. Kellow " 70.00 " Jack Moor IT 70.00 " IT " Rlotion by YdGloin, seconded by Y.obley and carried, the City appropriate sufficient money to cover expenses of Commissioner Mobley and Attorney Kirkham to San Antonio to confer with committee on Water Revenue Bonds. Ylotion by McGloin, seconded by Mobley and carried, meeting,be recedsed until 10A. M. Thursday, February 4, 1937. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary RECESSED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1937 9 A. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, McGloin and Simon end Attorney Kirkham. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the sum of $250.00 was appro- priated for Y, s Noyes and Forrest, Engineers, for the Nueces River Valley Conservation an Reclamation District. Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING AND PEM-1,ITTING THE MAGNOLIA PETROLEUM C 011PANY, A TEXAS CORPORATION, ,KITH ITS MAIN OFFICES AND PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF DALLAS, DALLAS COUNTY , TEXAS, TO BUILD, MAKE AND CONSTR[,jCT CERTAIN IMPROVE!,"ENTS ON LOTS NOS. Five (5) AND SIX(6 ): IN NATER BLOCK SIX (6) OF THE BEACH PORTION OF TE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF WHICH IS RECORDED IN VOLUivM A, PAGE 3 , MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS FOLLOWS, TO-14VIT: AUTHORIZING AND PEMITING SAID MZCNOLIA PETROLEUM COMPAYY TO BUILD, CONSTRUCT AND Yj-I NTAIN BULKHEADS BEGINNING AT A POINT ONE HUNDRED FEET (100 ft.) EAST OF THE SOUTH- NEST COM7ER OF LOT NO. FIVE (5) ; THENCE NORTH ONE HUNDRED FEET (100 ft.) TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT NO. SIX (6) AFORESAID; TSN CE WEST T.%TNTY-FIVE FEET (25 ft.) TO .A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT NO. SIX (6) ; THENCE NORTH SIXTY FEET (60 ft.) ACROSS 5TARR STREET TO A POINT ON TIT, NORTH LINE OF SAID STARR STREET; TI --NCE I EST SEVENTY-FIVE FEET (75 ft.) TO A POINT ON TIM EAST SIDE OF NATER STREET; ALSO AUTHORIZING AND PER147ITTING THE SAID MAGNOLIA PETROLEUM COYIPANY TO FILL IN AND BUILD UP BEIiIND SAID BULKHEADS INITH MIUD, SHELL OR OTHER MATERIAL SO THAT THE LOW GROUND BEHIND SAID BULKHEADS ABOVE DESCRIBED SHALL BE FLUSH AND EVEN WITH THE 'NATER STREET LEVEL, AND AUTHORIZING AND ` PERMITTING THE SAID MAGNOLIA PETROLEUM COMPANY TO DREDGE FROM THE WATERS OF THE BAY ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED SUFFICIENT MUD, SILT AND SHELL TO IUM,SAID FILL AFORESAID; also authorizing and permitting THE SAID MAGNOLIA -PETROLEUM COMPANY TO BUILD, CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN A "PMARF ONE HUNDRED FEET (100 ft.) LONG AND T7vM VE FEET (12 ft.) WIDE ON THE EAST SIDE OF, AND RUNNING PARALLEL 'KITH, THE BULKHEADS 1UNNING ACROSS LOTS NOS. FIVE (5) and SIX (6) IN "NATER BLOCK SIX (6)9 IN THE BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AIS ALS 0 AUTHORIZING AND PEINITTING THE SAID MAGNOLIA PETROLEUM COMPANY AT ITS UNN COST AIM EXPENSE, TO FILL IN AND RAISE TO A LEVEL FLUSH WITH TIM ?MATER STREET LEVEL THAT PORTION OF STRRR STREET BEHIND SAID BULKHEADS, AND TO PAVE THE SAP., AT -ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING THE PUBLIC INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LOT NO. SIX 16) ABOVE DESCRIBED; THE IM- PROVEM.ENTS, BULKHEADS, FILLS AND WHARF TO BE BUILT AND CONSTRUCTED UPON PLANS AIM SPECIFICATIONS APPROVED BY TPM CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Absent McGloin _ Aye ' Simon Aye Mobley Aye Themove ordinance was passed by the following vote: `: Giles _ Aye Gibbons Absent McGloin Aye Simon Aye _ Mobley Aye Secretary read an ordinance CLOSING AND ABANDONING ALL THAT PORTION OF SMSMIERS STREET, A PUBLIC STREET IN STEWART NE's= ADDITION NO. 2 (MAP OF ,THICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN MAP BOOK 3 ON PAGE 9) LYING cNITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID STZVART NE11,1 AN ADDITION NO.2 AED !NEST OF A SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE J. H. BURNS 5 -ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL J. M. PRIOUR TRACT; CLOSING AND ABANDONING ALL THAT PORTION OF DETAPSEY STREET, A PUBLIC STREET IN CRAVEN HEIGHTS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, (MAP OF ziJI1ICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN MAP BOOK A ON PAGE 7) LYING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CRAVEN HEIGHTS ADDITION AND `NEST OF THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE ROSALIE PIZIOUR 10.48 - ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL J. M.'PRIOUS TRACT; AND CLOSING AND ABANDONING ALL THAT PORTION OF LAKE AVENUE, OTHEYNISE KNO,NN AS. COKE STREET, A PUBLIC STREET IN CRAVEN HEIGHTS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, cTEXAS, (IJAP OF WHICH ADDITION IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES C CUNTY, TEXAS, IN MAP BOOK A ON PAGE 7) LYING ;uITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CRAVEN HEIGHTS ADDITION AND NORTH. OF A LIry JOINING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 16 WITH THE SOUTHNEST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 19, ALL IN SAID CRAVEN HEIGHTS ADDITION, AND DECLARING AN URGENCY. TUe.�Charter, rule: was.-suspended_ :byLthe following vote:.:,." Giles Aye Gibbons Absent McGloin Aye Mobley Aye Simon Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles - Ave Gibbons Absent McGloin Aye Mobley Aye Simon Aye 7 Secretary read an ordinance RELEASING Ti.V PENALTY AND INTEREST ON ALL TAXES DUE AND PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS• SUSPENDING ALL L.XVVS AND PARTS OF LAWNS IN CONFLICT FEREWITH ; RATIFYING AND CONFIR1,AING THE COLLECTION ' OF TAXES WITHOUT INTEREST AND PENALTY TO THIS DAY; AND DECLARIT;G AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons" Absent McGloin Aye Simon Aye Mobley Ave The Above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Gibbons McGloin Mobley Simon _ Aye Absent Ave Aye Aye Expenses of•Roy Lay, patrolman, in the amount of $19.50 for trip to flooded area was ordered paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary, SPECIAL MEETING F FEBRUARY 9, 1937 10 A. M. r Ma yor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and McGloin. The City Council met,in joint session with the directors of the Chamber of Commerce. :r. Kinsolving explained the purpose of the meeting which was to try to get the goverment o establish a batteryof the field artillery in Corpus Christi.. Motion by Mobley, seconded y McGloin and carried, the City appropriated $,60.00 per month to help defray expenses o$er nd above the amount allotted by the government for the 133rd Field Artillery,Battery F of the nited States National Guard. .f There being no further business, TTES T : y decre Members present: the meeting adjourned. P 1ayor REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1937 2:30 P. M�' Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Mobley, Simon and McGloin end Attorney Kirkham. Mr. Sam Ferris appeared before the council in.. regerds, to a building permit. erred to City Engineer. Ref - Jack Walsh appeared before the council in regards.to a.building permit. Referred to City Engineer. John Mitchell with A G & P Company dredge offered the services'of the dredge at the cost of dredging the yacht Pasin. The Mayor &ppointed the following committee to inv estigate the possibility of getting Federal aid: Commissioner Mobley, Commissioner McGloin Commidsioner Gibbons, and City Secretary Meisenheimer. George Gilliam with Central Power & Light CoLpany.presented a power -contract for pumping the City water. Motion by Mobley,seconded by Simon and carried, thecontract be accepted subject to approval of John Cunningham. Secretary read an ordinance REPEALING "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF 7,7ENTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($29,000.00), BEARING FIVE PER CENT PER LNIMM INTEREST, PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY TO b:ATURITY, AND MATURING SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD FROM ONE TO SEVEN YEARS, AND DESIGNATED AS 'CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFUNDING BONDS, 2nd SERIES, 1936', FOR TI'S.' PURPOSE OF REFUNDING, PAYING OFF ANC CANCELLING, AND IN LIEU OF, ALIKE AMOUNT OF LEGALLY ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING BOND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID CITY, -PARTICULARLY DESIGNATED AS 'FUNDING BONDS, SERIES At. DATED AUGUST 1, 19279 AND NUMBERED 2001 to 2029, RESPECTIVELY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF THE TAXES TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFUNDING BONDS, 2nd SERIES, 1936; AND TO CREATE ASINKING FUND SUFFICIENT FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE AFORESAID REFUNDING BONDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR AS THEY laTURE; PRE- SCRIBING THE FORM OF BOND AND ITS PLAN CF PAY11ENT• PROVIDING FOR THE APPROV- AL AIM REGISTRATION OF SAID REFUNDING. BONDS; THE SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES THEREFOR, AND THE AUTHORITY TO ADJUST AND PAY INTEREST ON THE AFORESAID OUTSTANDING OBLIGATI ONS OF SAID CITY AS AND WHEN PRESENTED FOR EXCHANGE FOR THE AFORESAID REFUNDING BONDS, AS WELL AS THE DETACM' :ENT OF ALL PAST DUE INTEREST COUPONS FROM SAID REFUNDING BONDS UPON EXCHANGE AND DELIVERY THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AND DECLARING AN E!4ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles _ Aye Gibbons Ave Mobley Ave McGloin Ave Simon Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Mobley — Ave McGloin Ave Simon Ave Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE SU1111 OF EIGHT THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($5,100.00) TO BE TRANSFERRED FRCM THE REFUND BONDM'FUND, 1936 SERIES, TO THE REFUND BOND FUND, SECOND SERIES 1936, AND GcREATING THE LATTER FUND FOR TEE -PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A SINKING FUND TO PAY OFF AND DISCHARGE ALL PRINCIPAL ALT INTEREST ON CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFUNDING BOLTS SECOND SERIES 1936; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY CONTROLLER AND CITY SEdRETARY TO EXECUTE, DRAW AND DELIVER PROPER VOUCHERS AND CAUSE THE CREATION OF SAID REFULD BOND FUND, SECOND SERIES 1936; AND DECLARING AN M-1ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the foll6wing vote: Giles &Ye Gibbons Ave Mobley _ AVe MCGloin Ave Simon Aye .The above ordinance was passed by -the following vote: Giles Ave Gibbons Aye ` Mobley Ave McGloin Aye Simoh Aye Secretary read an ordinance Y ORDERING A BCND ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 26TH DAY OF i FEBRUARY,' 1937, UPON THE QUESTI ON3 OF VOTI17G $25,000.00 OF TAX -SUPPORTED BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING AND " ERECTING A FIRE STATION ON NORTH BEACH AND PROVIDING ADEQUATE FIRE APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT; AND UPON THE %UESTI ON OF VOTING $35,000.00 OF TAX -SUPPORTED BONDS " FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING AN ADDITION TO THE CITY HALL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRI STI , TEXAS , AND INSTALLING* AN ELEIATOR TIEE REIN AND RE -DECORATING AND RECONDITIONING SAID BUILDING; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATING OF SINKING FUNDS OUT OF TAX LEVIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE INTEREST AND REDEEMING SAID BONDS AT N.ATURITY, AND d PROVIDING THE INTEREST RATE SHALL NOT BE IN EXCESS OF ` FIVE (5jo) PER CENT PER tU-NUM,'AND PROVIDING SAID ELECTION BE CONDUCTED ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE EXISTING 1XSS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPEINTMENT OF ELECTION OFFICIALS, AND DECLARING AN EIZIERGENCY. � r The Charter rule was suspended by}the following vote: Giles Aye x Gibbons Aye Mobley C Aye McGloin Aye ¢ Simon t�y� L w The above ordinance was passed by the'following vote: Giles - Aye Gibbons Aye Mobley Aye McGloin Aye - • Simon Aye r a i x f • Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the following estimates were approved and ordered paid: Estimate No. 11 of Terrell Bartlett, Engineers $453.76 Estimate No. 11 of Chamberlain and Strain 4,952.47 Estimate No. 7 of Harrington & Cortelyou 19558.79 Estimate No. 7 of %cKenzie Construction Co. 719422.29 The following report was read and ordered filed: Police Department. Secretary presented the Audited Voucher Report for the month of Januar, 1937, covering the issuance of Vouchers #8832 to #9896, inclusive, and presented memorandum report of thesaid report together with statement of Receipts end Disbursements to the Mayor and Commissioners The action of the Ylayor, City Controller and City Secretary in signing the IIouchers was ratified. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Purchasing &gent was author- ized to advertise for bids for 3000 ft of 4" cast iron gas pipe. Motion by Twobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was author- ized to advertise for bids for building an addition to the treating pleat. Motion by Ylobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the bill of the Rppublic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $10,319.64 was allowed and ordered paid. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting ad4ourned. n Mayor TTEST: ty Secretary Secretary read an ordinance AUTEORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF T71MITY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($29.000.00), BEARING FIVE PER CENT PER ANNUM INTEREST, PAYABLE SEMI -AMI lUALLY TO MATURITY, AND IV;ATURING SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD FROM ONE TO SEVEN YEARS, AND DESIGNATED AS "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFUNDING BONDS, 2nd SERIES, 1936V" FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING, PAYING OFF AND CANCELLING, AND IN LIEU OF, A LIKE AMOUNT OF LEGALLY ISSUED ANT OUTSTANDING BOND OBLIGATIO113 OF SAID CITY, PARTICULARLY DESIGNATED AS "FUNDING BONDS SERIES A", DATED AUGUST 1, 1927, AND NUMIBERED 2401 to 2029, RESPECTIVELY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COL- LECTION OF THE TAXES TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REFUNDING BONDS, 2nd SERIES, 1936; AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND SUFFICIENT FOR THEREDEYIPTI:ON OF THE AFORESAID REFUNDING BONDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR AS THEY MATURE; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BOND AND ITS PLAN OF PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF SAID REFUNDING BCNDS; THE SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES THEITEFOR, AND THE AUTHORITY TO ADJUST AND PAS' INTERES T ON TH&:AFORESAID REFUNDING BONDS, AS WELL AS THE DETACHMENT OF ALL PAST DUE INTEREST COUPONS FROM SAID REFUNDING BONDS UPON EXCHMGE AND DELIVERY THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN MaI RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Giles Aye Gibbons Aye Mobley Aye McGloin Aye Simon Aye The above ordinance was passed by the fallowing vote: Giles AVe Gibbons Aye Mobley AVe McGloin Aye Simon _ Aye Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the following estimates were approved and ordered paid: Estimate No. 11 of Terrell Bartlett, Engineers $453.76 Estimate No. 11 of Chamberlain and Strain 4,952.47 Estimate No. 7 of Harrington & Cortelyou 11558.79 Estimate No. 7 of McKenzie Construction Co. 719422.29 The following report was read and ordered filed: Police Department. Secretary presented the Audited Voucher Report for the month of January, 1937, covering the issuance of Vouchers #8832 to #9896, inclusive, and presented memorandum report of thesaid report together with statement of Receipts and Disbursements to the Mayor and Commissioners . The action of the Mayor, City Controller and City Secretary in signing the vouchers was ratified. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Purchasing &gent was author- ized to advertise for bids for 3000 ft of 4" cast iron gas pipe. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was author- ized to advertise for bids for building an addition to the treating plant. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the bill of the Rppublic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $10,319.64 was allowed and ordered paid. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting ad4ourned. n Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary 1 LIM REGULAR MEETING February 16, 1937 7:30 P.M., Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley, end McGloin, A�tgrney Kirkham, Engineer Cock, and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Motiod by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Lot 904, Merchants Addition No. 4 be placed in Fire Zone #2. City Engineer was instructed to notify all persons having buildings on either City streets or alleys to move same. George Stvauss appeared before the Council in:r-regards to insurance on the airport. Referred to Commissioner Simon. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, that x100.00 be appropriated each month to help defray cost of relief work, said amount to.be paid to the County each month le. B. Miller appeared before the Council in regards.to reservoir lands. Referred Commissioner Mobley and City Attorney 4ones. McKenzie Construction Company submitted a bid for placing water and gas lines under the channel. Bids was rejected. Secretary read an ordinance BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE M -ISSUE OF $59,000.00 BONDS, BEING PARCEL OF THE SERIES KNOWN AS 'CITY OF CORUUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 19361, DATED L 3. FEBRUARY 1, 1936, BEING BONDS NU11BERS.218 to 220, BOTH INCLUSIVE, DUE FEBRUARY L. 1943, AGGREGATING X39000.00, NLIMBERS 245 to 268, BOTH INCLUSIVE, DUE FEBRUARY 1, 1944, AGGREGATING $24,000.00 NUMBERS 274 to 228, BOTH INCLUSIVE, DUE FEBRUARY 1, 1945, AGGREGATING 1'50000.001, NVI-=RS 291 to 317, BOTH INCLUSIVE, ALSO DUE FEBRUARY 1, 1945, AGGRE--'` GATING $279000.00; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS AND FOIA,; OF INTEREST COUPONS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYIb!ENT OF PRINCIPAL:_. OF APTD INTEREST ON SAID BONDS; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Aye MOBLE Y Aye GIBBONS Aye MCGLOIN Aye SIMON Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye MOBLEY Aye SI BBONS Aye MCGLOIN Aye SIMON AYe Motion by Gibbons,seconded by Simon and carried, bill of Caller -Times Publishing Company in the amount of X103.36 was allowed and ordered paid: Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a Schramm Air Compressor. Simon voting No. The following bids for filteration plent were opened and laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter: E.N. Bacharach & Company Morey & Morey Roberts Filter Manufacturing Company International Filter Company Motion by 1obley, seconded by Simon and carried, the City furnish labor for laying a sewer line on Segrest Street to Highway Department. All minutes were read.a nd approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. t N�1-1 v 2,2 yor ATTEST: City Secretary s SPECIAL MEE TING FEBRUARY 18, 1937 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, '"cGloin, Mobley and Simon. Secretary presented tabulated bids for an addition to the filteration plant at Calallen as follows: International Filter Co. $141529.00 Roberts Filter Mfg. Co. 151200.00 Morey & Morey 129200.00 E. W.Bacharach & Co. 99800.00 Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the contract was awarded to E. W. Bacharach & Company. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purnla.sing Agent was authorized to purchase Valves and fittings necessary on the filteration plant construction. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for water pipe, sizes and amounts to be furnished by John Cunningham. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the City subscribe for a booth at the South Texas.Agricultural Exposition to be held in April. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Kennedy sisters be given a permit to show thirty consecutive days. Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING, ADOPTING AND APPROVING CONTRACT AND AGRZ ': MT ,y DATED FEBRUARY 18, 1937 , BY AND B72,7,1=1 THE - CITY OF CORPUS 10 C=STI, TEXAS, AND NATT T. WAG=R, AUTHORIZING AND INSTRUCT- ING. T12 MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID . C ONTRACT, AND DEC LARING AN EYERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Ave GIBBONS _ Aye MOBLEY Aye MC GLOIN Aye SIMON Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS. Aye MOBLEY _ Ave I, GL OIIVT Aye 31111 ON Aye Secretary read a resolution SETTING ASIDE PROPERTY AT CITY RESERVOIR FOR PARK PURPOSES; AND DEDICATING AND NAMING THE SAME "GILES PARK"; AND DECLARING AN EYERGENC Y. The Charter rule.was suspended by the following vote: GILES Not voting MOBLEY Ave SIMON Aye GI BB ONS _ Ave SIMON Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES Not Voting MOBLEY Aye SIMON _ Aye GIBBONS Aye M'C GL OIN . Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned i TTEST : Mgyor ity Secretary SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 1937 2 P.M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, 1.1obley and Simon. Secretary presented bids for three thousand (3,000 ft.) feet of gas pipp.valves and ittings for the filteration plant from the following: San Antonio Machine & Supply Company National Cast Iron ripe Company American Cast Iron Pipe.Company McWane Catt Iron Pipe Company United States Cast Iron Pipe Company Corpus Christi Hardware Company Bids were=laidon- the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. plant: Secretary presented the following bids for building an addition to the filteration W. H. Wolters H. E. Woodruff. Pioneer Construction Company Smith & Walker Cowle & Weaver Rawson Construction Company Chamberlain & Strain J. A. Walsh Bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR IMTING FEBRUARY 23, 1937 7:30 P.M. kayor Members Present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley, McGloin, and City Engineer Cock,, -Assistant Attorney Kirkham end Assistant Chief of Police Huie. Mrs.Harris appeared before the Council in regards to building on City streets and alleys. Referred to Commissioner Gibbons and Ehgineer Cock. B. D.Terlton, representing Herman Heep, appeared before the Council in regards to opening a street from Furman Avenue to Third Street. His proposal was rejected. Marcellus Eckhardt appeared before the Council in regards to the City Planning ordinance. Referred to 1dr. Eckhardt and City Attorney Jones. Secretary read a letter from the First Dederal Savings and Loan Association in re- gards to leasing a portion of the City Hall building now occupied by the La Reteme Library at the price of $100.00 per month with a five-year lease. 11r. L:cInnis appeared before the Council in regards to leasing the remaining portion of the site now occupied by the La Retema Library at $125.00 per month with a five-year lease. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the City accept the proposition subject to the acquiring of a library site and legal opinions of the City Attorneys in regards to lease. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Y.ayor was authorized to sign Change Orders No. 14 and 15 on reservoir project. lv:otion by 1viobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase three thousand feet of gas pipe. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, Cowell & Weaver were awarded the contract on the filteration plant at Calallen at the price of not to exceed $8200.00 Motion by Ylobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase valves and fittings for improvements at Calallen. Secretary read a resolution for the first time as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTEORIZING M,,11P01ERING kNL D DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO_XECUTE A THIRTY (30) YEAR LEASE TO THE JOHN N. TENON POST, NO. 2397, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WILRS, OF THAT PROPERTY KNOWN AS =1 3 PLILZAOF LOS ANGELES HILLS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF E:RECTINTG AND MAINTAINING SUITABLE CLUB ROOM q,UARTER3; PROVIDING FOR A DOLLAR A YEAR R12�TAL . READ AND PA33ED TO SECOND READING, this the 23rd day of Feb.,1937, by the following vote: GILES Aye S Ill'ON Aye 1110 BL EY Aye GIBBONS Aye TMICGLOIN Aye All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I ATTEST: i ty Secretary SPECIAL '1": ETING FEB':LUARY 26, 1937 10:30 A.M. Mayor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, Gibbons, and McGloin. The Mayor was authorized to sign W.P.A. project pertaining to the airport. Motion by T�Iobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the expenses of Dick Furman in connection with the airport project were allowed and ordered paid. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, sufficient funds were eppropria- ted to meet the payroll for the last half of February, 1937;. There being no further business, the meeting a4journed. ATTE City Secretary. REGULAR MEETING LURCH 29 1937 7:30 P.M. yo r AN Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mcgloin, City Engineer Cock, Assistant Attorney Kirkham, and Assistant Chief of Police, Huig. By recommendation of the City Attorney a settlement of the Mildred Seton Bean easement for sewer line across the property was made for the considera- tion of $400.00, said amount to be applied on delinquent taxes. ---- - J.'J. Patrick appeared before the Council in regards to building on Staples Street. Referred to City. Engineer Cock. Secretary presented tabulated bids on booster pumps as follows: Allis Chalmers (Bridgeport 1:achine Co.) Item T 2 units (150 HP) 3234.72 Item II 1 unit 3297.50 6632.22 Allis Motors Item III 6 required % $47.50 285.00 6817.22 Dayton Dowd (Alamo Iron Works) Item I 2 units (150 HP) 3394.70 Westinghouse Item II 1 gnit 3260.9.00 Motor Item III No. bid '- 6655.60 Gardner Denver (Bradley) Item I 2 units (200 HP) Item II 1 unit Cameron (Ingersoll Rand) Item I 150 HP on #1 Item Ii 200 HP #2 Item III 6 Mercoid Regulstors Q 14 84 6 Shock Absorbers G 14 84 —68 3454.00 3162.00 6616.00 San Antonio Machine & Sunply Co. 6386.00 168.00 6554.00 Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, that the City accept bid of San Antonio Machine 9 Supply Co. at the price of $6554.00. The following reports were read and ordered fildd: Engineer Department Police Denartment Fire Department Fire Marshal Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was author- ized to purchase a carload of cement for the Street Department. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, the Secretary was authorized to advertise for bids on fire station to be opened Larch 23, 1937. Secretary presented sealed beturns from bond election held Feb. 26, 1937, which re opened and canvassed by the Council and showed the following results: Precinct No. 1. Proposition A. Proposition B. krecinct No. 2. Proposition A. Proposition B. Precinct No. 3 Proposition A. Proposition B. Precinct No. 4. Proposition A. Proposition B. For 25 25 01 29 20 20 W M. Against c 6 12 14 7 7 24 26 Precinct No. 5. For Against Proposition L, 9b 52 Proposition B. 89 55 Precintt No. 6 Proposition .B. 51 14 Proposition B. &b 8 Secretary read aLresolutio CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULT OF A CITY FOND ELECTION HELD ON THE 26th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1937, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A FIRE STATION ON NORTI3 BEACH AND TO IMPROVE TIS CITY HALL BUILDING; A _M DECLARING A N E'aRGENCY. The Charter rule, was suspended by the following vote: GILES MIOBLEY SIMON RIBBONS MC GLO IN Aye .r.�e Aye Aye Ave The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: GILES Ave MOBLEY 'wce SIMION n e GIBBONS ye MC GLOIN Aye Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF X351000.00 OF TAX BLARING BONDS AT THE RATE OF 412fo PER AVIV Ir, PAYABLE SE ZI-A NUALLY, ON THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY AND AUGUST OF EACH YEAR TO T,IATURE SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD Or 7,iE 1TY (20) YEARS, "RS, WITH EACH BOND BEING OF THE DENOLINATICN OF ONE THOUSAND (4l,000.00) DOLLARS DESIGNATING SAID BCNDS AS "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CITY HALL I1IPROVEIiIENT BONDS , SERIES 1937"; PRESEFLI3L�q THE FORTY, OF • SAID BONDS, AND THE FOPS. OF INTEREST COUPONS- PROVIDING A PROPER TAY LEVY FOR THE' PAYIZENT OF TiIE PRINCIPAL ANll THE INTEREST OF SAID BONDS; ENACTING PROVISICN3 IPCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PUM'OSE OF THIS OEDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYOR TO TAKE CHARGE OF SAID BONDS PRIOR TO ME SALE THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN Mr.ERGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended GILES MOBLEY S I&ION GIBBONS 111CGLOIN by the following vote: Ave _ eye Ave AYe The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Ave MOBLEY SI;diON Aye GIBBONS Aye MCGLOIN Ave Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING 7HE ISSUANCE, OF X259000.00 OF TAX BEARING BONDS AT TIM RATE OF ` 1 NUL: PER AN, PAYABLE SMS II=NALLY, ON THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY AND AUGUST OF EACH YEAR'TO MATURE SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD OF T.%T;NTY (20) YEARS, '4%TTH EACH BCTTD BEING OF THE DE- NOPIINATION_ OF ONE THOUSAND ($19 000.00) ' DOLLARS ; DESIGNATING SAID BONDS AS "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FIRE STATION BONDS, SERIES 1937"; PRESCRIBING THE FOiW, OF SAID BONDS, AND THE FORE! OF INTEREST COUPONS; PROVIDING A PROPER TAX LEVY FOR THE PAMYENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELLTING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE: PROVIDING FOR THE KAYOR TO TAKE�CHARGL OF SAID BO1,TS PRIOR TO THE SATE TIlERECF; AND DECLARIlrG AN EI:ZERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:- GILES 11OBLEY SIYON GIBBONS PSC GLOIN The above ordinance was AEP A 17-P passed by the following vote: M GILES Ave MO BLEYe SIMON Ave GIBBONS ave ICGLOIN Aye Secretary read for the second,time a resolution W AUTHORIZING, EMPOIERING AND DIRECTING THE WOR TO EXECUTE A THIRTY (30) YEAR LEASE TO THE JOHN N. TIYPN POST, NO . 2397, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, OF THAT PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PLAZA OF - LOS ANGELES HILLS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF ERECTING AND MAINTAINING SUITABLE CLUB ROUM QUARTERS; PROVIDING FOR A DOLLAR A YEAR.RENTAL. Read the second time and passed to the third reading, this the 2nd day of March, 1937, by the following. vote: GILES _ Aye SIMON Aye 11OBLEY Absent GIBBONS Aye MCGLOIN Aye Secretary read an ordinance DIVIDING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO ELEVEN (11) GENERAL CITY ELECTION PRECIYCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER FOR TEE PURPOSE OF HOLDING ELECTIONS IN SAID CITY FOR THE ELECTION OF THE ELECTIVE OFFICERS OF SAID CITY; FIXING THE METES. AND BOUNDS OF SAID PRECINCTS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HER".NITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Ave SIMON rye MOBS Absent GIBBONS Ave 14C GLOIN Ave The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Ave SIMON .dye 110 BLEY Absent GIBBONS - "ge MCGLOIN C Aye Secretary read an resolutioh r° GRANTING AN EXTENSION :OF TIME TO AND WAIVING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AGAINST CHAMBERLAIN AND STRAIN IN CONNECTION WITH A CONTRACT DATED DECEMBER 14th, 19359 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TEN MILLION GALLON WATER RESERVOIR, PUMPING STATION, CONNECTING IaINS AND ACCESSORIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote GILE3 Ave SIMON Ave 1OBLEY Absent GIBBONS Aye MCGLOIN Aye The above resolution was finally passed by the following vote: GXLES Ave SIMON Ave 111OBLEY Absent GIBBONS Aye NA GLOIN _ Aye Secretary read an ordinance TO PROMOTE TETE HEATTH CONDITIONS OF THE CITY BY PROVIDING A CODE oil OF SANITARY REGULATIONS AND REQUIREtENTS FOR ALL PLACES, BUSINESS AND PERSONS WHEREIN OR BY WHOM FOODSTUFF OR DRINKS FOR HUMAN BEINGS IS PRODUCED, HANDLED, PREPARED, CARED FOR OR SOLD, Ah'D ALL VEIiICLES USED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH BUSINESS, FOR THE CONDUCT OF HOTELS AND LODGING HOUSES; AND PRESCRIBING THE PUNISH ENT FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE SEVERAL PROVISIONS EEREIN CONTAINED, AND DECLARING AN E.':TERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Ave SIMON Ave MOBLEY tsbfent GIBBONS Aye MCGLOIN Avd The above ordinance was finally passed by the following vote: GILES Aye SIMON Aye 1,10 BL EY Absent GIBBONS _ Aye 1': =LOIN Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. May o r ATTEST City Secretary SPECIAL ItEETING MARCH 51 1937 9 A. LT. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Simon, lotion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for a fire engine and truck chassis. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, that the of Caddell vs. City of Cornus Christi, amounting to $5,591.67. There being no further business, themeeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL 1,1EETING MARCH 6, 1937 10 A. M. City pay judgment in case <; ,le yo r Members. present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin, Simon and Mobley. secretary presented tabulated bids on Cast iron pipe, valves end fittingsaas follows: C:I.Pipe & Chapman Total .-,.Fittings ` .7;.Valves Vel.ves All Valves Corpus Christi Hdwe. Co. 3,960.41 _____- U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co. 32960.41 ---- American Cast Iron Pipe Co. 4)575.64 ---- Alamo Iron Works 40575.64 21095.34 ----- ------ Crane Company ---- 11999.95 ----- --_--- San Antonio l:achine & Supply Co. 4,750.00 $ 11959.98 931.00 2,890.'98 Motion by Gibbons, seconded.by Mobley and carried, the bid of Corius Christi Hdwe. for the pipe and fittings was accepted, end the bid of San Antonio Lachine Supply Company for the valves was accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST:a ---� l.yor City Secretary REGULAR MEETING MARCH 91 1937 "7;30 P311'. Asst. Members present: Y'ayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon and YLobley,/City Attorney Kirkham, City Engineer Cock, Acting Chief of Police Huie. I. M. Alexander appeared before the Council and asked for concessions to the Building Code. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons and carried, his request volas granted subject to the approval of the fire underwiriter. H. H. Elliott appeared before the Council in regards to utilities on the Epi�o rth League tract in connection with the trailer camp. His request was taken under consideration. The request of the Little Theatre to allow the Kenedy Sisters an extension of time to June 5 was denied. ordered paid: Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the following estimates were Estimate #12 of Terrell Bartlett in the amount of 497.97 Estimate #12 of Chamberlain & Strain in the amount of x'6,966.56 Estimate #8 Harrington_ & Cortelyou.in the amount of 563.17 Estimate #8 of McKenzie Construction Co. in the amount of X25,342.43 Lotion by :.obley, seconded by Simon and carried, the bill of Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of x;10,839.76 was allowed and ordered paid. McGloin present. Secretary presented bids for furnishing the City with gas for the next 90 days from the fallowing companies: Humble Oil & Refining Co. Turner Oil Company Gulf Oil Company Magnolia Petroleum Company The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. The Yayor called a public meeting to be held in the Council Room Friday,r11.erol� 12, 937..at 7;30 P. M. to discuss the proposition of opening a street from Furman Avenue todThird treet. a Motion by Simon, seconded by I�iobley and carried, the t�ountjoy.Parts Company was iven el reduction in accordance with the sworn affidavit as to values. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by VcGloin and carried, the interest and penalty be tted from Sutherland estate taxes if paid in a reasonable time. botion by Mobley, seconded bySimon and carried, the bill of Nat Hardy in the_.amount f 0691.50 for architect's fee was allowed and ordered paid. Motion by Ylobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized o purchase ti^�,enty five gas meters, one 16 x 24 pipe cutter, one 16x4 sleeve and.valve,. and ne 16x6 sleeve and valve. He also was instructed to advertise'for the following pipe: 10,000 feet - 2" pipe 2300 feet - 6" pipe 2200 feet - 8" pipe 4000 feet -'10" pipe Secretary read an ordinance ADOPTING CHAPTER 283, ACTS OF TIE 40TH LEGISLATURE 1937 REGULAR SESSION, CREATING A CITY ZONGING AND PLANNING CO111IS3ION FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; PRESCRIBING THE P07,VER3, JURISDUCTION AMID DUTIES HEREOF; ADOPTING TIE PROVISICPZIS OF TI -_E GE RAL LA";SCF TEXAS IN RELATION THERETO PARTICULARLY SAID CHAPTER r °rT 283• PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINM,_ENT AND TtRM ETC. AND DZC r7 T�*' T;'rT 0 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GI LES MOBLEY SIMON GI BB ONS 11CGLOIN Aye Aye Aye Aye Alie The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GI LE S Aye r,'.OBLEY Aye SIP,ON Aye GIBBONS Aye Y.0 GLOIN Aye Secretary read a letter from the Mayor submitting the following appointments to - serve on the City Zoning and Planning Commission: Jack Bonner, Conrad Blucher and ,"Iilliam Yark for a term of one year. Harry C. Loehr, Bruce Collins and L. H. Gross for a term of two years. 1.11. C. Munds, Barton 71estervelt and ,'dalter Saunders for a term of three years. Secretary read an ordinance CONFIRMING T� y RESPECTIVE APPOINT1.1ENTS ON THE CITY ZONING AND PLANNING C0L24ISSION OF JACK BONNER, CONRAD BLUCHER AND 7J7CLLIAM 1:ARKS FOR A TER11 OF ONE YEAR; AND HARRY C LOEHR, BRUCE COLLINS AND L. H. GRO S SF OR A TER1,1 OF 7,','0 YEARS; AND W. C. MUNDS , BARTON 'IESTERVELT AND 711,1TER SAUl\DERS FOR A TER14 OF THREE YEARS ;PROVIDING FOR THE CONFIRC•RATION OF APPOINTIMiTT OF W. C. lj,)TNDS AS CHAIR:r':AN OF SAID C OP111ISSION FOR A PERICD OF ONE YAR; PROVIDING T.uE � EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTI '11TS AND C017IR1, ATICNS OF THE 1=0 'BERS CF SAID C01011ISSION; REPE_kLING ALL ORDINANCES, RE SOLUTIONS AND P,.OTIONS IN CON- FLICT ,'IITH THIS ORDINANCE, = DECLARING AN E.ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Ave MOBLEY Aye SIY-ON _Aye GIBBONS Aye NC GLOIN Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILE3 Aye 1,TO BLEY Aye SI:rION Aye! GIBBONS _dye Y.0 GLO IN Ave Secretary read for third and last time a resolution AUTHORIZING, EM^PUIERING AND DIRECTING THE L AYOR TO EXECUTE A THIRTY (30) YEAR LEASE TO THE JCHN N. TIYON POST, NO. 2397, VETERANS OF FOREIGN 'WARS, OF THAT PROPERTY KNO�IN AS THE PLAZA OF LQS ANGELES HILLS ADDITION TO THE, CITY OF C ORFUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF ERECTl11G AND MAINTAINING SUITABLE CLUB ROO1,11 ZUARTE RS ; PROVIDING FOR A DOLLAR A YEAR RLiTTAL. 5 Passed and aoproled the 9th day of March, 1937 byrthe following vote: GILE3 Aye S..ON Aye 1OBLEY K.�e EI BB0 NS Aye MIC GLO IN Aye All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. L ayor AT'TE'ST fWA - - Cit Secretary SPECIAL I=EA TIEG 1drlCii 121 1937 Lembers present 1"ayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, MlcCloin and Simon. Secretary presented tabulated bids from the oil companies for furnishing gasoline to the City for the next ninety days as follows: Turner Gil Co. lot 10� Gulf Refining Co. 10� 114 Magnolia Petroleum Co. 101 13.12 Humble Oil & Refining Co. 10j 13.125 riotiono by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Humble Oil & Refining Company was awarded the contract for gasoline at the price of 1012V per gallon. Secretary read a resolution PROVIDING THAT TI.E CITY OF C ORP US CHRISTI APPLY TO FEDERAL EIMERGEI:CY AD,iINISTRATION OF PUBLIC . ORRIS FOR AN EXTENSION OF MIKE TO MAY 31st, 1937, ON nECORPUS CHRISTI 01ATER WORKS PROJECT, BEING DOCKET TEX- 1186-R, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GIIE S ' Aye IvIOBLEY Aye MCGLOIN Aye SIMON "J.re GIBBONS The above Resolution was passed by the following vote:. GILES Aye i:O�LEY Aye r.0 GLOIN Aye SII.ION Aye MBB CNS%-�' There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST payor _City Secretary SPECIAL 1METING 11ARCH 151 1937 I.Iembers present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, 11obley, rlcGloin and Simon. Secretary presented bids for furnishing the City of Corpus Christi with fire truck. The following bids were read: Lack International rlotor Truck Corporation I Seagrave Corporation American LaFrance- Foamite Industries Bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Lotion by IZ-obley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, Calvin E.Cock, City Engineer, was instructed to attend the meeting at Austin in reg?rds to the Nueces River Valley Reclama- tion and Conservation District. I,.otion by Io1obley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Purchasing Avert was author- ized.to purchase twenty-five gas meters and twenty five regulators.' There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. .:ayor ATTE-T: ity Sectetary REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon, Mobley and McGloin, Attorney Kirkham, City Engineer Cock, Acting Chief of Police N. D. Huie. Sidney Chandler appeared before the Council in regards to bayfront,property adjoining ColetPark. Referred to Mobley, Simon and Engineer Cock and Attorney Kirkham. ,.Gibbons present: Residents of Segrest Addition appeared before the Council in regards to trailer camp in Segrest Addition. Referred to City Engineer Cock, Attorney Kirkham and Inspector Dunne. Attorney for Grossman Brothers appeared before the Council in regards to�Lot 12, Block 34, Bluff Addition. Referred to'Attorney Kirkham. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the Kennedy Sisters were given an extension to their permit until May 31,.1937. Mobley and Gibbons voting Nay. The Xenvhy report of the Police Department was read and ordered filed. Authori tyr' Wa - �gi ' t om : C;. -St eWart to furnish material . and labor amounting to $1000.00 for "resurfading t '�h"aier Street:' `' =��'µ$ rid• -All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.�G�"' Mayor ATTES City SecretaTy SPECIAL MEETIr:G MARCH 17, 1937 3 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon and McGloin, Attorney Kirkham. Secretary presented tabulated bids on fire engines as follows: Seagraves Corporation $139570.00 - American La France & Foamite Industries, Inc. 139570.00 Fire Chief Anderson recommended the City purchase the Seagraves fire engine. Motion by bcGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the purchase of the Seagraves engine was authorized subject to the final approval of the bonds by the Attorney General and I - actual sale of bonds. Secretary was instructed to advertise for bids on City Hall improvements,to be opened on March 31, 1937. Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the City appropriate $60.00 for an advertisement in the Police Review. 1�eeretary;-rept any.•ordinanc6 ...c._ t' .. ]REGULATING AND LICENSING TAXICABS; PROTIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING. THIS ORDINANCE; 'ENACTING THE NECESSATY PROVISION S,,.INCIDENT,.TOO&T,,,CT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; WHETTER MENTIONED IN DETAIL -IN THE CAPTION OR NOT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT 11ERZv';ITH; AND CONTAINING :iii'. rn : A SAVING CLAUSE ANDDECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GI LES Afire city ;::._ r _ UbB�Y Aye SIMON-aye MCGLOIN A]6@ n GIBBONS sen The above ordinance passed by the following vote: GILES, Aye; MOBLEY, Aye; SIMON, Aye; GIBBONS, Absent; McGloin, ABSENT There being n further business, the meetingadjourned. SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 20, 1937 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Simon and Mobley. Secretary presented bids on cast iron pipe from the following firms: .10" v 8" 6" 2" American Cast Iron Pipe"Co. 1.67 1.24 .87 .26 ,Corpus Christi Hardware Co.' 1.55 1.15 .81 .2265 U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co. 1.55 1.15 .81 .2265 McWane,.Cast Iron Pipe Co. 1.60 1019 -.84 •2265 National Cast Iron Co. 1.62 1.2 0 .85 .25 Crane Company 1.60 1.19 .84 .2265 San Antonio Machine &Supply Co. 1.62 1.20 .85 .25 Alt. 2" Walworth .2215 Johns Mansfield.Sales Co.. Transite .2498 n The bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by City Ch4rter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 229 1937 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor Giles,,Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and McGloin and Hity Engineer Cook, Attorney Kirkham and Asst.Chief of Police Huie. Secretary presented the bids for erecting a fire station on forth Beach froidothe•s: following: Wood Sherman Construction Company .W. H. Wolters Cowell & ?Weaver E. M. Carey Smith & Walker j Pioneer Construction Company Bids were ordered laid on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Lobley, sedonded by Gibbons and carried, Estimate No. 1 of Cowell and Weaver for the filteration"plant at Calallen ,in the amount of X3,575.00 was allowed and ordered paid Motion by Simon, seconded by 11-obley,and carried, the account of Boone, Henderson, Boone and'Davis in the amount of X250.00 for legal fees in connection with the Caddell case was ordered paid. Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI T 0 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT 1,�TITH THE 'A BARNSDALL REFINING CORPORATION FOR THE SALE OF MATER FR CV1' THE SX,,11ACE DISPOSAL PLANT NOW UNDER GONSTRUC TION AND WI EN THE SALIE IS C OITPLETIED BY THE CITY, TO THE BARNSBALL REFINING CORPORATION FOR TIM PURPOSE OF OPERATING A REFINERY, 71ITH ALL EASMIENTS AND RIGHTS IN CONNECTION THERE- WITH NECESSARY FOR THE USE AND ENJOY1MTT OF SUCH '.EATER BY THE BARNS=L RERINING CORPORATION, WHICH CONTRACT IS COPIED HEREIN AND SETS FORTH THE TER 15 UNDER WHICH THE CITY AGREES TO SELL AND DOES SELL SUCH WATER _ TO THE BARNSDALL REFINING CORPORATIt1N, AND DECLARING AN MLERGENC Y. The charter rule was suspended by.the following vote: GILES Aye GIBBONS GIBBONS Aye MC GL OIN Aye Aye LiC GLOIN SIMON GIBBONS Aye MCGLOIN ' , Aye SIMON Aye 1,10 BLEY Aye The above ordinance.was passed by the following vote: GILE, S :.' Aye M'C GLOIN Aye GI BBCNS Aye-, SIMON Aye MOBLEY Aye Secretary presented tabulated bids from the following bidders on cast iron pipe; 10" 8" 6" 2" American Cast Iron Pipe Co. 1.67 1.24 .87 026 C. C. Hardware 1.55 1.15 .81 .2265 U S. pipe & Fdry. 1.55 1.15 .81 .2265 Yxl.11ant Cast Iron Pipe Co. 1.60 1.19 .84 .2265 National Cast Iron Pipe Co 1.62 1.20 .85 .25 Crane Company 1.60 1.19 .84 .2265 San Antonio 14 ac hine Co. 1.62 1.2o .85 .25 Alt. 2" walworth .2215 Johns Mansville Sales Co Transite .2498 Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, that the City Accept bid of Corpus Christi Hardware Company on 10" and 8" and 6" pipe, and accept the bid of San Antonio Machine & Supply Company on 2" pipe. Secretary read an ordinance 9� PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ON SOUTH BROAD"dAY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BYTHE CITY FROILa THE TRUS=S 11HO ACQ,UIRED THE PROPERTY FROM LORINE JONES SPOONTS, SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED AS`A LIBRARY, MUSEUM, ART GALLERY, AUDITOt7UM OR LIKE CIVIC ENTERPRISE ACCEPTING ThL CONVEYANCES TO SAID CITY OF SAID PROPERTY PROVIDING POR THE ASSUMPTION AND PROPI:ISE TO PAY OF THE INDEBTEDNESS ON SAID PROPERTY,PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE VOUCHERS FOR THE CASH CONSIDERATION STIPULATED, AND ACCEPTING TFL~; DONATION OF MRS. LORINE JONES SPOONTS OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE CITY FOR SAID PURPOSE, AND DECLARING AN EI, RGENCY. The Charterrule was suspended by the following vote: GI LES Aye GIBBONS GIBBONS Aye Aye MOBLEY Aye LiC GLOIN SIMON Aye MCGLOIN ' , Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GI LES Aye GIBBONS Aye 1-4OBLEY Aye SrYON Aye _ LiC GLOIN Aye Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the statement of Nat Hardy for architect's fees in the amount of $300.00 was ordered paid. Motion by u=obley, seconded by McGloin and carr&ed, the City appropriate $300.00 to help defray expenses of the Nueces Conseragation and Reclamation District. Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, statement of N. C. Stewart in the amount of $1,862.50 was allowed and ordered paid. ALL minutes were read and or d r3lred f'ilod. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ' TTEST: Mayor ecretary SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 25, 1937 2:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor 'Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and McGloin. Secretary presented tabulated bids fDr the construction of a fire station on North ach as follows: r- Total E. M. Carey 119473.00 Smith &Walker 149467.00 - Pioneer Const. Co. 13,425.00 Cowell & Weaver 121698.00- 71. 2,698.00r'1. H. Wolter 14, 350.00 "'dood-Sherman Const.Co 12$25.00 Architect Levy recommended some changes in the original plans in order to bring �- — on the construction cost within funds available,which were accepted by the City,and/ motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the bid of E. M. Carey in the amount of $10,291.00 was accepted subject to his using all union labor and purchasing materials locally, and subject to the final approval bf the Attorney General and actual sale of bonds. Motion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase ventilator fan from the Alamo Iron Works atlthe price of $169.61 and an exhaust fan from the Corpus Christi Electric Company at a prive of V6219.63. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING Me yor MARCH 30, 1937 7:30 P.M. Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, McGloin and Mobley Attorney Kirkham, City Engineer Cock and Assistant Chief of Police Hfie. Lir. Gentry appeared before the Council in regards to violation of the plumbing ordi- nance. Referred to the City Engineer and Plumbing Inspector. Mr. Grote was given a temporary permit to construct a 10' x 10' addition to the building on the corner of Lesquite Street and Lawrence Street, Mobley voting Nay. The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase cast iron pipe and fittings amounting 6 if - 0 - t 4 6 pe". Motion by McGloin, seconded by Simon and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign a release on the water and gas bill of Mr. C. V. Walker. All minutes were read and approved to date. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary 4 Mayor i SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 319 1937 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, McGloin and Simon. Secretary presented an application from the Progressive Party submitting a list of names and asked that they be appointed supervisors at the General election'to be held on April 6, 1937. Motion by Simon, seconded by Gibbons andcarried, the list of names as pre- sented were appointed as supervisors. Secretary presented bids on the City Hall improvements. .The bids were ordered laid on the table for -forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Simon, seconded by ''cGloin and carried, N. C.Stewart was authorized to resurface Rincon Street at the price of 4,1,125.00, McKenzie Construction Company to pay X450.00. Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING, EMPO'.WING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITfI E. M. CAREY, PROVIDING FOR THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION ON NORTH BEACH FOR THE SUM OF $1092919 AND IN ACCORDANCE ,ITH THE PLANS ANS SPECIFICATIONS AS PREPARED BY MORRIS L. LEVY, ARCHITECT, „AND DECLARING AN EIMIRGEIIXY The Qharter rule was suspended by the following vote: H. R. GILES Aye___ R. B. Y'CGLOIN "ye GEO. E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON -mye JOHN 111'OBLEY Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: H. `.R. GIIE S Aye R. B. MCGLOIN Aye GEO . E. GIBBONS Aye JOE SIMON Aye JOHN P:: SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 7, 1937 Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Mobley and McGloin. Secretary read anr.•ordindnce AUTHORIZING, M11PU ERING AND DIRECTING THE N.AYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO -ENTER INTO A CONTRACT 1,dITH WOOD SHER4AN CONSTRUCTION COu1PANY, PROVIDING FOR THEEXTENSION AND RECONDITIONING OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING FOR THE SUM OF X27,220.00 AND IN ACCORDANCE 4'VITH THE PLANS ,AND SPECIFICATIONS AS PREPARED BY M=ORRIS L. LEVY, ARCHITECT; AND DECLARING AN MlERGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Adze "_@GLOIN A_ye TJOBLEY GIBBONS "ye SIMON Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES_ Aye MC GL0IN Aye LO BLEY , GIBBONS nye S IMON Aye Secretary read a resolution AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CLRISTI ON BEHALF OF SHE CITY TO EXECUTE A DEED FRO14' THE, CITY CORPUS CHRISTI TO C.- I11. GORDON ' T'D i%(IFE FOR Tia EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN PZU-2RTY. RIGHTS„�IN CO=CTIO9 WITH A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED WITHIN T17, CITY LIMITS AND BORDERING ON CORPUS CHRISTI. BAY AND DECLARING AN M:ERGEPCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following v te: GILES Aye MCGLOIN _ aye GIBBONS _ Aye SIMON Aye MOBLEY Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote: • ams Secretary read a letter from W. D. Haden asking for a permit to dredge channel and construct a dock in front of Block 92, Beach Addition. Lotion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried;. _the-•"recquest,was -granted: ; Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Estimate No. 2 of Cowell & '"lea for the filteration plant at Calallen in the amount of $1,282.00 was allowed and ordered paid Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorize to purchase a electric water cooler for the plant, at Calallen. Lotion by Simon, seconded by Llobley and carried, Heldenfels Brothers bill for mud - shell in the amount of $1,135.00 was allowed and ordered paid. Lotion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the bill of N. C. Stewart forroad oil in the amount of x:397.76 was allowed and ordered paid. Motion by P�obley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, bill fbr printing brief in McMurray case in the amount of x;212.54 was allowed and ordered paid. Motion by 1,1obley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign a lease for a booster station. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign a. GILES nye I.CGLOIN kye _ GIBBONS _ Aye SIMON Aye MO BLEY Aye • ams Secretary read a letter from W. D. Haden asking for a permit to dredge channel and construct a dock in front of Block 92, Beach Addition. Lotion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried;. _the-•"recquest,was -granted: ; Motion by Mobley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Estimate No. 2 of Cowell & '"lea for the filteration plant at Calallen in the amount of $1,282.00 was allowed and ordered paid Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorize to purchase a electric water cooler for the plant, at Calallen. Lotion by Simon, seconded by Llobley and carried, Heldenfels Brothers bill for mud - shell in the amount of $1,135.00 was allowed and ordered paid. Lotion by Simon, seconded by McGloin and carried, the bill of N. C. Stewart forroad oil in the amount of x:397.76 was allowed and ordered paid. Motion by P�obley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, bill fbr printing brief in McMurray case in the amount of x;212.54 was allowed and ordered paid. Motion by 1,1obley, seconded by Simon and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign a lease for a booster station. Motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign a. lease with the McInnis Drug Company and the First Federal Savings Company for a portion of the City Hall Building. Motion by Mobley, seconded by McGloin and carried, Hae Easley was allowed $1,250.00 for services rendered in securing library site and donation, Gibbons not voting. Mayor was authorized to sign notes in the amount of $20,000.00 for the Jones property on sipper Broadway. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 1937 7:30 P.M. yor Members present: Mayor Giles, Commissioners Gibbons, Simon, Yobley and McGloin, Attorney Plchinson, EngineerCock, and Assistant Chief of Police Huie. M. L. Levy appeared before the Council in regards to architect fees on fire station and City Hall improvements; No action taken. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Mobley and carried, bill of Howerton,Queen & Terry in the amount of X459.40 for insurance policy on library was allowed and ordered paid. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign Change Order No. 8 on the sewer project. Motion by Gibbons, seconded by Simon and carried, bill of Southwestern Laboratori in the amount of 1224.42 was allowed and ordered paid: Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, Chamberlain & Strain be allowed a ninety day extension under their contract for the construction of the reservoir subject to their paying all expenses paid by the City since February 8, 1937, any credit due them to be deducted. I,11otion by i4obley, seconded by Gibbons, and carried, expenses of Judge Wright to Pearsall, Texas, to attend meeting and enter protest in behalf of the City for t1ae conttructio of a dam across Nueces River. Motion by Simon, seconded by Mobley and carried, sufficient funds were appropria- ted to meet payrolls for the first half of April, 1937,, and all bills up to the 15th of April. Secretary presented sealed..returns of the Judges in the election held on April 6, 19313. By motion duly carried, the same were ordered oieaed, inspected and canvassed, which were as follows: TO FOR MAYOR H.R. Giles A.C. McCaughan C. W. Davis FOR C0124ISSIONERS Joe Simon Walter Nolte ., Hicks Nieman dilliam Rhodes OFFICIAL CANVASS OF RETURNS OF THE ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 6, 1937 PRECINCT NUMBERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TOTAL 01 116 93 109 150 352 377 246 305 381 594 94 2817 212 106 213 211 200 959 386 246 293 548 ;118 3492 1 1 1' .. 0 2 1 2: 2 3 4 01. . 17 123 94 104 '144 347 368 240 300 382 609 �,rgb 2795 125 94 103 151 343 364 252 303 382 587 88 2792 113 89 96 148 349 387 243 314 384 593 91 2807 114 90 98 132 334 367 240 306 383 568 60 2722 CONTINUED 1 TAL VOTE C FOR COMMISSIONERS C. 0. Watson 199 D. A. Segrest 190 Thomas Magee 197 Joseph Mireur 207 PRECINCT lUklTBERS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TOM 107 213 "202 2 202 950 374 238 298 543 115 3441 97 200 203 198 712 "358 247 304 528 110 3167 101 116 209 217 206 214 194 224 878 905 394 387 248 249 301 308 548 563 116 117 3392 3507 George Emmert 35 BO 59 49 45 416 100 29 18 105 27 913 It appearing to the Council on the face of the returns as shown above that..A. C. L:cCaughan,received the plurality of the votes cast at said election for Mayor, and thet Dr. C. 0. Watson, D. A. Segrest, Joseph Mireur and Thomas Magee received the plurality of th the votes cast for Commissioners, it was, therefore, moved,eseconded and carried that the said A. C. 1;1cCaughan be declared elected Mayor, and that the said C. 0. Waton, D. A. Segrest, Joseph Miremr and Thomas Magee be elected Commissioners of the City of Corpus Christi to serve for the ensuing two years,,and that certificates of election be issued to them in accordance herewith. See ret airy --read, an ordinance AU TH=ING THE - MAYOR' OF ` THE --CITY 'OF CORPUS • CHRISTI -: TO ! : '- EXECUTE AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT TO AND WITH T. M. LAWRENCE COVERING THE PROPERTY ON SEELL ROAD, OCCUPIED BY THE CITY'S BOOSTER PLANT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADDED CONSIDERATION OF WATER AT THE MINI1M, ,' RATE; AND DECLARING AN =RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES AVe LCGLOIN Aye GIBBONS AVe SIMON Aye MOBLEY Ave The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: c GI LES "ye ` MC GLOIN Aye GIBBONS Ave SI&i0N Ave MOBLEY Ave Secretary read an ordinance CANCELLING A PORTION OF PRIMROSE HEIGHTS, AN ADDITON TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A PORTION OF STEWART 1VE7'WAN ADDITON N0. .2, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND A PORTION OF CRAVEN HEIGHTS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THR0UNG'OSAID PORTIONS OF SAID ADDITIONS -BACK INTO ACREAGE TRACTS AS IT EXISTED^BEFORE SUCH SUBDIVISION WERE MADE, AND DECLARING AN E:,C;RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote GILES "Ye MCGLOIN _ Aye GIBBONS Aye MOBLEY -Aye SIMON Aye The Above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Aye MC GLOIN nYe GIBBONS Aye MOBLEY Aye 3IPHON AVe Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING, C, &:PO:"JERING DIRECTING AI;DINSTRUCTING THE VAY0R OF TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A FIVE YEAR LEASE TO A STRIP OF GROUND BELONGING TO MRS. M. S. T. KENEDY FOR A RNETAL OF SEVENTY FIVE ($75.00) DOLLARS PER YEAR, PROVIDING THAT THE CITY RESTORE THE PREMISES TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATUS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. THE Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES Ave MCGLOIN Aye GIBBONS Ave SIMON Aye MOBLEY Ave The Above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Ave MCGLOIN Aye GIBBONS Aye SIMON Aye MOBLEY "ye Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT TO AND WITH TEE YCII' ` IS DRUG COYEANY, INC ON THE PROPERTY BEING KNOWN AS THAT PORTION COVERING STORE NUMBER THREE IN THE CITY HALL BUILDING LOCATED IN CORPUS , CHRISTI , NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVE►TENT AND RZCON'DITIONING OF SAID CITY HALL BUILDING AS PREPARED BY MORRIS L. LEVY, WHICH SAID STORE NUMBER THREE IS .SITUATEDO ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF SAID BUILDING AND EXTENDS APPROXIMATELY 41.3 FEET IN DEPTH AND FACES APPROXIMATELY 21.4 FEET ON LT+,Sr",,UITE STREET; PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION THEREFOR, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID STORE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: GILES _Aye MC GLOIN "ye GIBBONS_ -mye SIMON rye MOBLEY Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: GILES Ave MCGLOIN Aye GIBBONS _Aye SIMON _Aye MOBLEY mye Secretary read an ordinance AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT TO AND WITH TH FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI COVERING THE NORTH-EAST CORNIER OF STORE BUILDING LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE CITY HALL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NU7ECES COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION THEREFOR, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID STORE; AND DECLARING AN El;ERGEIICY. The Charter rule:l:was suspended by the following vote: GILES Ave MC GLO IN Aye GIBBONSAve SIMON ,• Aye MOBLEY Aye TO above ordinance waspassed by the following vote: GILES Aye 12 GLOIN Aye GIBBONS Aye SIMON Aye MOBLEY Aye All minutes were read and approved to date. T4ere being no further business, the meeting recessed until 9:00 A. M. Thursday, ril 15, 1937. � p Mayor RECESSED MEETING April 15, 1937: 9:30 A.M. Members Present; Mayor Giles, Commissioners Mobley, Gibbons, McGloin, and Simon. Secretary read the minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 14th, and upon motion of Mobley and seconded by Gibbons and carried, the same were approved. The Mayor announced that the Council would receive bonds of the several officials elected at the election held April 6th. Bonds in the sum of 2,500'each were there- upon submitted by A. C. LoCaughan, Mayor -elect, and Joseph Mireur, C. 0. 77atson, Thomas acGee, and Dave Segrest, Commissioners -elect. Upon motion by Mobley, seconded by Gibbons and carried, the bonds were approved and ordered filed. The Mayor asked Mr. Henry E. Gouger, County Clerk, to administer the prescribed oath of office, and thereupon the -newly elected officials took their seats as members of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. The retiring Mayor Giles addressed the Council and offered his assistance in the event needed. The retiring Commissioners likewise offered their services should they be in position to assist. Mayor McCaughan stated that he did not believe this was a time for speeches but a time for action and as there was.much work to be done, he would .dispense wi-th a* formal,. address, :.however, ,he,wished to express his appreciation for the visitors present and pledged himselfand the newly elected City Council to the best interest of the city and aside from the fact that he would be the Mayor for all the people of Corpus Christi and solicited their cooperation. Upon motion of Watson, seconded by McGee and carried, meeting recessed until 10:00 A.M• Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary RECESSED IMETING April 1,1937 10 A.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, Mireur, and Magee. Upon motions by Watson and seconded by Segrest and carried, the following designa- tions were made'es to administrative departments of the various Commissioners: Joseph Mireur Department of receipts and accounts. Thomas R. McGee Department of Streets and Parks. Dave A.-Segrest Department of Public Property. Dr. C. 0. Watson Department of Police and Public Safety. Upon motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson end, carried, T. R. Kring was appointed acting City Secretary, Tax Assessor & Collector, at a salary of $200.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the sum of $10,000. =� Upon motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and.carried, R. Briscoe King was appointed act- ing City Attorney at.a salary of $300.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $2b00.00. Upon motion by Watson, seconded, by Segrest and carried, Jerry D'Unger was appointed ' Purchasing Agent at a salary of 1200.00- per month, bond to be furnished at the ampunt or $1000.00. Upon motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, R. T. Pritchitt, was appointed Acting Corporation Judge at a salary of X120.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1000.00. Upon motion by Magee and seconded by Segrest and carried, George Lowman was appointed act- ing Chief of Police at a salary of $210.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1000.00. Upon motion by Mireur and seconded by rdatson and carried, T. J. Pereira was appointed auditor at a salary of X150.00 per motth „ bond to be furnished in the amount of $1000.00. Upon motion by Magee and seconded by Segrest and carried, J. 'N. Kelley was appointed Street Superintendant at a salary of $120.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount or $1000.00. Upon motion by Magee and seconded by Mireur and carried, I. R. Vannoy was appointed Superintenant of Parks at a salary of $110.00 a month, bond to be furnished in the amount of 41000.00. Upon motion by Segrest and seconded by Mireur and carried, Miss Susan Browning was j appointed to the position of Office Secretary at a salary of $90.00 per month. Upon motion by Watson and seconded by Segrest and carried, Dr. Gordon Heaney was appointed as Acting City Health Officer at a salary of $200.00 per month, bond to be furnished at $1000.00. Dr. Watson requested that he be excused at this time. Upon motion by Mireur and seconded by Segrest and carried, Liiss Margaret McTieran was reappointed Assistant City Secretary and Miss Belle McKew was likewise reappointed to her present position at salaries of :130.00 and $110.00 per month respectively, bonds to be furnished in the amount of $1000.00 each. Upon motion by Segrest and seconded by Mireur and carried, John Cunningham was re- appointed to the position of Superintendent of Water Works at a salary of $300.00 per month. Upon motion by Segrest and seconded by ;'Matson and carried, the following were re- employed in the 'Nater and Gas Department at the salaries hereinafter stipulated and bonds to be furnished in the amounts indicated as below:' NAME SALARY BOND Mrs. M.Simmons 140.00 2500.00 Lula Rachal 110.00,(' 1000.00 Nora Cleo Johnston 90.00 1000.00 John Summa 100.00 1000.00 N Phil Anderson 100.00 1000.00 Gordon Lee Adami 100.00 1000.00 R. B. Jones 95.00 1000.00 Claude Stevens' 95.00 1000.00 Annie,Cox Shaw 95.00 1000.00+ Mrs. Kate McLeroy 75.00 1000.00 Mrs. Mildred Thompson 70.00 1000.00 Mrs. ElmBfp S. Tankersly 70.00 1000.00 Mrs. C. M..Phillips 70.00 1000.00 Mrs. 'Nilliam •Rhinehart 70.00 1000.00 Upon motion by Segrest and seconded by bcGee and carried, the meeting recessed until 5 P.M., April 15th. ATTEST: r • City Secr Lary RECESSED STING April 15, 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur, McGee Segrest, and City Attorney King. The Secretary opened the bids from the following concerns for the electrical installa- tions for the booster stations on the Calallen line: The Nelson Electric Company, Cline Electrical Company, Harrel Electric Company, ,ilkens Electrical Company. Action was deferred pending recommendation of architect Nat Hardy and 'Nater Superintendant, John Cunningham. Upon motion by Watson and seconded by Mireur and carried, the following were appointed to the Police Department to fill the positions indicated and that the salaries stipulated hereinafter: NAME POSITION SALARY BOND N. D. Huie, Jr. Traffic Inspector 150.00 1000.00 Sam Fritter Asst. Chief lbO.00 " Jack Hamilton Identification 100.00 " J. V. 1L1arsalis Motor Patrol 120.00 " Joe Fawcett Motor Patrol 120.00 " L. H. Davis " " 120.00 " Carl Morgan " " 120.00 " John Shaffer Patrolman 120.00 " J. M.`Nilliams " 100.00 " Eric Harlan " 120.00 " Pete Tunches " 120.00 " Eddie Herro " 100.00 " Charles Ferguson " 120.00 " Robert Sundberg " 100.00 " John Harmon " 120.00 " E. L. Atkiesson Patrol Car 120.00 " Roy Stevens " 100.00 " Matt Pellegrino " 120.00 " Loyd McGee " 120.00 " Hugh Golihar " 120.00 » Frank Dolan " 120.00 " George Poulos " 100.00 " Edgar Bitterman " 120.00 " Joe Nogueira Plain Clothes 100.00 Bill Priestly Night Sargent 120.00 " M. L. Moon 100.00 " Walter Jones 100.00 " George Blethen 130.00 " Upon motion by McGee and seconded by Watson and carried, the following were employed in the Street and Park Department at the positions and at the rate of pay as here- inafter indicated: NAIM J. W. Kelly W. W. Dunlap Walter Vetters Curtis Younts Pierco Osborn Ben :�:artinez J. I. Floyd Chas. Blythe Manuel Garcia Juan Gloria Bacilla Riveria L. Rosales Florentine Shelton E. 2. Isenberg Julio Flores John C. Rodriquez Tony Balboa Antonio Guterrez J., M. Hoover X. H. Rogers T. H. Brown POSITION SALARY Street Superintendent 12b.00 25.00 car Tractor Driver 3.75 day n n 3.75 day Grader -Man 3.25 day Asphai Dept. 3.2b day Street Striping 75.00 mo. Sign Painter Street Striping 85.00 mo. Cement man 100.00 mo. Truck-Driver(Skill) 2.50 da. " (Unskill) 2.25 " 2.25 n f " 2.2o " Sub. Foreman. 75.00 mo. Carpenter & Handy -Llan 3.75 day (Unskill) 2.25 day -Truck Driver 2.50 " if " (Semi -Skill) 2.50 " Unskill 2.25 " Park 2.00 " Street Sweeper 3.75 " n n 3.75 " _� I n ata NAME POSITION Juan Villereal Unskill E. Lopez " Pedro Roses " Chino Gonzales 130.00 Brogario Gonzales it Chico Zeptio " Peto Contreas Truck Driver Manuel Suzez Unskill Domico Salazar " Reyes Chapa " Clement Garza " Angel Lemos Airport John Johnson Unskill B. Campos " Alfonso Cruz Curb Painter G. L. Lowman Airport Watchman AIR PORT H. Johnson Unskill Ed Johnson Care -Taker Ed Barbee Care-Taker(Wharf) Theodor Katerine " ' " " I. R. Vannoy John L. 'Silson, Cole Park Gregario Gonzales, Lovenskiold Park Wallace Franks, F. Bluff Park Dick Flores Ben Ovalares Juan Villa rel Theodore Garza Jesus Cortez Pedro Lopez, Truck Romofi Luna E. Flores Manuel Villa Ernest Suarez J. 11. McCollen Pete Reyne Felix Contreras Joe Villareal Juan Fuerra(Artesian Park) 110.00 mo. 60.00 mo. 60.00 " 75.00 " 2.2b day n ff n n tf tf Tf ff n ft n n n ft n n n n ' n n n it n n n tt SALARY 2.25 day 2.25 " 2.25 " 2.25 " 2.25 " 2.25 " 2.50 " 2.25 " 2.25 " 2.25 " 2.25 " 2.25 " 2.25 " 2.25 " 2.50 n 50.00 mo. 2.25 day 60.00 mo. 50.00 mo. 30.00 mo. Upon motion by Segrest and seconded by Magee and carried, Lloyd Clarkson was appointed to the position in the Engineering Department formerly held by Felipo Castando at a salary of 475.00 per month.' Upon motion by Watson end seconded by Segrest and carried, Frank Glomb and Antonio Abarca and Frederico Contreras were appointed to replace R. L. Weed, lames Huckmar; and R. F. Calhoun in the Fire Department at the salaries hereinafter indicated. He following firemen to remain on duty for the present time at the salaries hereinafter stipulated: ' NAME SALARY W. H. Anderson 185.00 E. F. Johnson 130.00 Charles Johnson 120.00 Clarence Vetters 130.00 J. W. Shaw 130.00 A. R. Hughes 130.00 August Emmert 120.00 Carl Gentry 120.00 Pat Feeley 120.00 George Bryan 130.00 Orville Jarret 120.00 Roy Trammell 120.00 Archie Trammell 120.00 Roy Corkhill 120.00 Tom Basham 120.00 Alfred Kohls 120.00 Fedecico Contreras 100.00 R. M. Tanner 120.00 Zell Tower 135.00 Frank Glomb 100.00 H. 1'. Welsh 120.00 Antonio Abarca 100.00 Jack Ursprung 75.00, T. A. Williams 110.00 H. L. Schultze 120.00 John Carlisle 110.00 Upon motion by Watson and seconded by McGee and carried, Larry Dunne was _:;appointed Sanitary Inspector, Clyde Kennington, Milk Inspector, and Jim W. Buster, Meat Inspector at the salaries of $100.00 per month each. Easter Knox, M. P. Morales will remain in the employ of the City at the present time at their present salaries. Upon motion by Segrest and seconded by Watson and carried, the following were appointed - to the positions at the salaries hereinafter indicated: NAM J. L. Stevens Ray Johnson Lorenzo Banda Loreto Barrera J. H. Ehlers' 0. W. Halhork Ferchiro Gonzales Lorenzo Basan Bob Garrett Juan Flores M. Cabrera M. Guayardo Lupe Ramirez., Wiree Saldana Juan Ramirez. Amos Roark SALARY 80.00 mo.' 150.00 " 6b.00 2.2b. day 80.00 mo. 150.00 " 2.25 da. 2.25 " 120.00 mo. 2.25 day. 2.25 2.25 2.50 " 120.00 mo. "WATER DEPART12ENT John Cunningham H. V. Harvey C. J. Noakes Albert Atkinson Jim Carr Dolph McGee Tom Oliphant K. D. Atkinson Juan blialdonado Atlee Cunningham Julian Castillo Eddie Wright 'Millie Weir Antonio Dominquez C. H. Atkinson Joe Gravett Dudley Timon Roy Hinton Elbert Lee South Ivan Carey Viltajio Medina Pedro Espatia Like Charale Cresinua Avalos Chas. Weekly Eligaio Garza Larazo Perez Jose De Los Santas Luicano Alvanez Esteben Cisseros 300.00 mo. 115.00 " 115.00 " 105.00 " 105.00 " 95.00 " 2.25 day 2.00 " 2.00 " 3.00 2.00 75.00 mo. 35.00 mo. 1.7o day 30.00 mo,; SYNER 140.00 mo, 125.00 " 100.00 " 100.00 " " n 55.00 110.00 2.25 day 70.00 " A. N. Payne 100.00 65.00 mo. 2.25 day Eddie Edwards 150.00 " W. h. Diffenderfer 2.50 day 2.25 " WATER & GAS DEPARTMENT Polo Guzman 65.00 mo. Lucio Guzman " Santiago Banda E. G. Flores WAREHOUSE Percy Reid 100.00 mo. E. R. Magee 75.00 " J. J. Slavik 2.50 day Claude yhittaker 110.00 mo. Alex Sahchez 70.00 " A. N. Payne 100.00 'Steve Fisher 70.00 Eddie Edwards 150.00 " W. h. Diffenderfer 85.00 " Jack P.Iartinez 80.00 " George' Hino Jose 61.00 " John Mercovich 65.00 Pedro Garza Emilio Giiritirrez 75.00 " Antonio Asurga 65.00 " WATER PLANT PLANT OPEC. Hawley Dove 3.00 day Ted Long " " I PLANT CONST. Ben Bickham 3.00 day Irvin Oliphant 2.00 " Santigo Sandaval 2.00 " Lupe Villanueva 2.00 " There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Secre ary SPECIAL MEETING April 16, 1937 is . 5 P.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, ld reur, Segrest, Watson and City Attorney King' Upon motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried, S. T. Jackson was appointed Fire Marshall at a salary of $120.00 a month and car allowance. The bond to be furnished in the amount of 41000.00. Upon motion by Watson, seconded ,by Ydreur and carried, Aileen Timon was appointed to replace Mrs. Eester Knox at a salary of $70.00 per month to be effective immediately. Commissioner Segrest asked to be excused at this time. Upon motion by McGee, seconded by 11-ireur and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a car load of cement from the L. D. Garrison Lumber Company. Upon motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried, City Attorney King was authorized to make a settlement of prorata of funds on hand in the First National Bank at Falfurias for the City's interest in state aid on Brooks County. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. is • Mayor City Secreta y REGULAR MEETING April 20, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Cor missioners Segrest, Mireur, Watson, and McGee, and City Attorney King, and Acting City Engineer Robert Walker. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Kireur and carried, the bid of Wilkens Electric Compeny for wiring the motors and lighting the booster stations for the purification system, the same being recommended by Architect Nat 7,17. Hardy end later Superintendent, John Cunningham was accepted. The Fire Report of the Fire Department of the month of Aarch was read, approved, and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by 11ireur and carried, the third payment of 41552.25'to Cowell end Weaver for general contact work on filteration plant and extension at Calallen was ordered paid. Lotion by 11ireur, seconded by Segrest and carried, 415,000 was ordered trensfered from the gas fund to the Street Fund to meet current expenses. Robert Welker, Acting City Engineer, was instructed to write Barry Orr requesting the replacement of parkway, curb, and gutter on Furman Avenue. Lotion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur end carried, the Council agreed to eecept the proposition of N. A.Drescher to defray the cost -of materiel in nutting in sewer on 18th street, which proposition was that Drescher was to assume X500.00 of the cost in connection with this work. Motion by.Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried, a petition of the Tax Payers & ;erchants of the City of Corpus Christi to eppoint L. E. Wright, Jr., as Patrolmen of the Police Department was referred to Dr. C. 0. Watson, Police Commissioner. Motion by Y'atson, sec(onded by Segrest and carried, the Purchasing Agent whs instructed to advise the Seagraves Corporation to defer Assembling and otherwise filfilment of a contract to purchase fire engine until further advised. All minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business the meeting adjourned subject to call. ATTEST; r City ecretar RECESSED MEETING April 20, 1937 9 P. M. Members Present: payor LcCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee, 111ireur, Segrest, and City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, Frank Busker was appointed Fireman at a salary of 4100.00 per month. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Netson and carried, E. Yolino was employed at the stand pipe warehouse at a selary of X60.00 per month and Ray Burgess was employed in the Water end Gas Department at a salary of $75.00 per month. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest end carried, George S. Smith and Jim Pons was employed at salaries of X30.00 and 050.00 per month, respectively, replacing Theodore Katerine and Ed Barbee. Tviotion by Yireur, seconded by Watson and carried, Mrs. Mary Parks was employed to assist the City Attorney as long as needed at a salary of $80.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, Ike Eliff was appointed Special Investigator at a salary of X120.00 per month. Bond to be furnished in the amount of $1000.00. lotion by Watson, seconded by 1.c Gee and carried, Ace Corban was employed to replace �-Aleje.ndro �,uinones- as nightwatchman at the airport at a salary of $60.00 per month. There being no further business the meeting adjourned subject to call. �:ayor ATTEST: i City Se retery SPECIAL MEETING April 22, 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor b�.cCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, McGee, Watson, 1ireur, and City Attorney King. Also Mr. George Tait, local manager of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; Mr. J. V. Hucker, representing the Southwestern Division of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; and A. V. Edmondson, District Sales Engineer for' the Company. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing informally the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's request to be granted permission to increase their rates within the city. Figures and other data were submitted to justify their request. A lengthy dditional data substantiating their •l Motion by.Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried, a petition of the Tax Payers & ;erchants of the City of Corpus Christi to eppoint L. E. Wright, Jr., as Patrolmen of the Police Department was referred to Dr. C. 0. Watson, Police Commissioner. Motion by Y'atson, sec(onded by Segrest and carried, the Purchasing Agent whs instructed to advise the Seagraves Corporation to defer Assembling and otherwise filfilment of a contract to purchase fire engine until further advised. All minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business the meeting adjourned subject to call. ATTEST; r City ecretar RECESSED MEETING April 20, 1937 9 P. M. Members Present: payor LcCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee, 111ireur, Segrest, and City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, Frank Busker was appointed Fireman at a salary of 4100.00 per month. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Netson and carried, E. Yolino was employed at the stand pipe warehouse at a selary of X60.00 per month and Ray Burgess was employed in the Water end Gas Department at a salary of $75.00 per month. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest end carried, George S. Smith and Jim Pons was employed at salaries of X30.00 and 050.00 per month, respectively, replacing Theodore Katerine and Ed Barbee. Tviotion by Yireur, seconded by Watson and carried, Mrs. Mary Parks was employed to assist the City Attorney as long as needed at a salary of $80.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, Ike Eliff was appointed Special Investigator at a salary of X120.00 per month. Bond to be furnished in the amount of $1000.00. lotion by Watson, seconded by 1.c Gee and carried, Ace Corban was employed to replace �-Aleje.ndro �,uinones- as nightwatchman at the airport at a salary of $60.00 per month. There being no further business the meeting adjourned subject to call. �:ayor ATTEST: i City Se retery SPECIAL MEETING April 22, 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor b�.cCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, McGee, Watson, 1ireur, and City Attorney King. Also Mr. George Tait, local manager of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; Mr. J. V. Hucker, representing the Southwestern Division of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; and A. V. Edmondson, District Sales Engineer for' the Company. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing informally the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's request to be granted permission to increase their rates within the city. Figures and other data were submitted to justify their request. A lengthy dditional data substantiating their request for the increase and then adjourned without taking any formal action. Mayor ATTEST: r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING April 23, 1937 10 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners �Yatson, Segrest, 16.ireur, and &TcGee, and City Attorney King. The Secretary read an ordinance regulating and controlling the granting of permits in specified resident districts and declaring an emergency. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: McCAUGHAN Aye l: I RE UR Aye WATS O N Aye SEGREST Aye McGEE Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mc CAUGBAN `g` r �I REUR :: AYE WATSON AYE SEGREST AYE L I c GEL AYB The Secretary read an Ordinance prohibiting the operation of vehicles carrying loud speakers on the streets of the city without a permit and declaring an emergency. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: McCAUGHAN AYE IZI REUR AYE VJATSON AYE SEGREST .YE Mc GEE AYE The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: YcCAUGHAN MI RvUR WATSON SEGRE S T MCGEE AYE AYE A YE AYE AYE Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, unanimously, Joseph Mireur was elected'Mayor Pro Tem. Motion by Segrest, seconded by laireur and carried, R. Be Jones was dismissed from service and Frank Colminero was employed in the dater and Gas Department at a salary of "'70.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried, City Attorney King was instructed to negotiate for the additional acres needed at the Airport, and to offer William Singer $300.00 per acre for said land. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, the Council went on record as opposing the drilling of oi"l wells in the doastal waters unless it could be shown that this could be done without pollution of the water. Motion by I.A reur, seconded by 'Matson and carried, the bill of Carrieiro-Chumney Company for the audit of the City ffr the fiscal year, February 8, 19370 amounting to X2000.00 be paid. There being no further business the meeting adjourned subject to call. Mayor - ATTESTY A ry n s . 4 REGULAR MEETING April 27, 1937 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson,-Segrest, McGee, Mireur, and City Attorney Bing, and Acting City.Engineer Robert Walker. Mr. 'Hood Sherman of the 'good Sherman.Construction Company presented a letter to the Council with reference to contact -for remodeling the City Hall-*- There was no action taken other than to advise Mr; Sherman that the Council would go into the matter of the change of plans and would advise -him -later. Leo N. Duran, attorney, appeared before the Council on behalf of the property owners on John Street with reference -to sewer connections. The matter was taken under advisement. Mr. Zimmerman, representing Brown Brothers of Austin, who are property owners on 18th street appeared before the Council with reference to sewer connections to serve their property. The matter was referred to the Engineering Department. Mr. Jack Moore appeared before the Council with reference to the water situation for the Southmoreland addition. The Council advised him and other owners of this addition that they would go into the matter at the earliest date possible and advise them later of the Council's position in the matter. 0 J. B. Kerby appeared before the Council with reference to utility service for his Bay Terrace property on which the taxes are due. The matter was referred to the Engineering Department and the Tax Collector. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, John Mobley, V. G. Kinsolving, S. Maston Nixon, H. S. Bonham, and Leslie Wasserman, were appointed by the Mayor to meet with Governor Allred in Austin Monday, May 3rd, in connection with the Nueces River Valley Project. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried,.the Tax Collector was instructed to accept settlement of taxes as recommended by City Attorney Bing on the Moreman Gin Company property, being lots 22 to 33 $nelusiveChamberlain Addition. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Miredr and carried, the bill of Smith and Walker in the amount of $1,448.86 being the first payment on contract for work on pump station was ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried, Burton Dunn was reappointed Treasurer of the City of Corpus Christi for the ensuing two years. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, the Controller was authorized to advertise for bids for the city depository for the next two years. The Secretary opened and read bids on 10,000 cubic yards mudshell for the airport work. The bid of W. D. Haden and Company was 60gl per cubic yard, F.O.B. Hopper, 85V per cubic yard delivered, 95%* per cubic yard delivered and spread. Heldenfels Brothers was 589r per cubic yard, F.O.B., Hopper, loaded on trucks. 889f per cubic yard delivered, 93.1 per cubic yard delivered and spread. Stewart Brothers bid for hauling only was 250 per cubic yard. The bids were ordered laid on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried, the Purchasing Agent: was instructed to accept the bid on M. Lichensteins and Sons for police uniforms. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, the Purchasing Agent was instructed to advertise for -bids on aluminum sulphate and cholorine for use at the Calallen station. Lia Motion by.McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried,:the Purchasing Agent was instructed to advertise for ten hydrants and a.car load of$lux oil for the Street Department. All minutes to date were read and approved. There being'no further business the meeting adjourned subject to call. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary RECESSED MEETING April 27,:1937 9 P.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, McGee, and Mireur, and City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, John INhite was employed with the_ authority of a policeman, duties -.to collect ftlokel$..from parking meters,,at a-salary,gf $100.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1000, effective immediately. Jesus Villarreal is to replace Sam Wilmot in the Health Department at a salary of $65.00 per month. Bernard J. Gribbon to replace Mauriceorrales also in the Health Depart - i _ ment at $60.00 per month, and the salary of Felipe Fernandenez was set at $65.00 per month to be effective May lst. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried, the salary of Dave Allen set at $100.009 D. D. Craig, $100.00,per month, and Joe Nogueira $100.00, and bond to be furnished in the amount of $1000 each. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the salary of Annie.Cox Shaw was raised to $110 per month and Mrs. Lula Rachal'$120.00'per month, effective May 1st. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried, J. 'N. Kelly, and I. R. Vannoy, Superintendents of the Street and Park respectively, were allowed $25.00 per month car allowance. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the building of the stockade at the standpipe. - Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the following car allowances were authorized: Clyde B. Kennington $35.00 per month Robert Walker 25.00 Fred Haas 25.00 Dick Flores 15.00 Claud Whitaker 15.00 Lew V. Smith 25.00 John Cunningham 75.00 Jerry D'Unger 25.00 Elordon Lee Adami 30.00 John Summa 25.00 Claude Stevens 25.00 Larry Dunne 25.00 " S. T. Jackson 25.00 Zell Tower 25.00 There being no further business the meeting adjourned subject to call. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary IF �3q a SPECIAL IMTING April 309 1937 9 A; M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, Mireur, and McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Natson and carried, bids on the mudshell for the air- port were ordered rejected and the.Purchasing Agent was authorized to obtain new bids. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, Judge Jessie Wright was allowed $30.00 expenses to Austin in -connection with the Nueces Valley Authority Project. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the City Attorney was authorized to draw up a contract for the lease of the land from MrsprA4.7• Kenedy of Sarita for installation of booster pumps on the water main to Calallen. There being no further business the meeting adjourned subject to call. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary RECESSED MEETING April 30, 1937 10 A. M. Members Present: Mayor Mecaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest., Mireur, and McGee, and City Attorney ging. Motion by Watson, seconded"by Mireur and carried, a request for the Plaza Hotel to operate the dining room and dance was granted. Motion by Mireur, seconded'by Segrest and carried, Marjorie Graeff was employed as a secretary at a salary of $90,00 per month. Commissioner Watson was excused at this time. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried,' S. C. Roper was employed in the Water and Gas Department at a salary of $90.00 per month, the bond to be furnished in the amount of 4T4QQ.oO. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEET121IG r: U u '-, a,x, f, , W. D. Haden & Company April 30, 1937"� V 1 • t'1 f .55 per cubic yard at hopper 80 perTcubie,yard delivered Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners 4'at.* = per 'cubic 'yard-? deliveri%(s &-- ppread. and City Attorney King, Heldenfels Brothers The Secretary opened and read the bids on 109000 cubic •T^ 'R * 1 pp .45 rperutie yard 'on trucks at hopper* w .; 25¢ per cubic yard for delivering* The bids were ordered layed on the table for 48 hour s� zperZcubie- .yard fde. spreading. Charter. ..7bo per cubic yard for delivery and spreading. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. •ATTEST: Mayor City Secretary: SPECIAL MEETING April 30, 1937 9 A. M.. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, Mireur, and McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by -Watson -and carried, bids on the mudshell for the air- port were ordered rejected and the.Purchasing Agent was authorized to obtain new bids. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, Judge Jessie Wright was allowed $30.00 expenses to Austin in -connection with the Nueces Valley Authority Project. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the City Attorney was authorized to draw up a contract for the lease of the land from Mrs*M 2-T% Kenedy of Sarita for installation of booster pumps on the water main to Calallen. There being no further business the meeting adjourned subject to call. Mayor . ATTEST : City Secretary RECESSED MEETING April 30, 1937 10 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest,' Mireur, and McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried, a request for the Plaza Hotel to operate the dining room and dance was granted. Motion by Mireur, seconded'by Segrest and carried, Marjorie Graeff was employed as a secretary at a salary of 090.00 per month. Commissioner Watson was excused at this time. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried S. C. Roper was employed In the Water and Gas Department at a salary of $90.00 per month, the bond to be furnished in the amount of t1000,00, There being no further business the meeting adjourned. sr -_-_..._.-ter _.._c..•._. _. _ , _ Mayor gq.w y 'AOk bsL cnpxc JaLq tOZ 9e7;AeLI auq T_O_p7 beL crrp�c IaLq ;OL abLGagTue• E ATTEST: '5a beL capTc a,GrLq ;oL ' qe?�esL�ue *fpk b" crrpxc XULq ou rLzcxa ap FobbsL• City Secretary He7gsub6?a BLopuaLa '8a bGL cnpTc 2eL SPECIAL MEETI: ic .80 bGz czpTc %aLq gG1TASLeq abLeeq• PP b6L CF7pTC XeL g q - - - q_ . �' JJGbb6x. _.- April 30, 1937 Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, Mireur, and McGee, and City Attorney King, The Secretary opened and read the bids on 10,000 cubic yards of mud shell. The bids were ordered laved on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor SPECIAL MEETING May 1, 1937 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, 'Matson, McGee, and City Attorney King. Also present were George Tait, local manager of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; Mr. Edmondson; Mr. Hucker; and Mr. Tuls; also representing the, telephone company and a number of citizens. The Mayor explained the object of the meeting was to -discuss the improvement program of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, which included an increase in telephone rates. After a lengthy discussion of the subjeet,-the bayor-,advised the representatives of the Telephone Company that the Council was not convinced at,this time that the increase of rates were justfiable. The meeting adjourned without any action being taken. Mayor ATTEST: ty Secretary RECESSED MEETING 9:30 P.MI May 19 1937 Members Present: .Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur, McGee, and City Attorney King, and Chief of Police Lowman. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur-and carried, Durwood Sheppard was employed as a policeman at a salary of V110.00 per month and bond to be furnished'in the amount of t $1000.00; also,_all new policeman receiving $100.00 a month were raised to '$110.00 per month effective.,May 1st. ' .Motion by, Watson,:seconded by McGee and carried, Judge Pritchitt is to receive $150.00 per month.:effective May 1st. ' Motion by Matson; seconded by McGee and carried, the Purchasing Agent was instructed .to trade in -the buick automobile used in the -Police Department for two cheverolets at,a net price for both cars of 41106.00. ' Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, Richard Young and'his two helpers were relieved of further duty owing to the'job having been completed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, the Purchasing Agent was instructed to buy s set of Texas Digest for the City Attorney's use. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. 'II Mayor ATTEST City Secretary SPECIAL' MEETING - May 3rd, 1937 11 A. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners McGee and Segrest, and City Engineer Walker. 1 Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried, Heldenfels Brothers were awarded the bid for mudshell on the basis of 75gf per cubic yard, delivered to the airport and spread. The terms of the bid were subject to the,contract to be prepared by the City Attorney. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secre ary REGULAR MEETING May 4, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, and McGee, Acting City Engineer Walker, and City -,Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, the City to.furnish labor for the installation of. -sewer for;Lee Campbell on Johns Street, cost of material to be assumed by the owner of the property. William Meaney appeared before the Council and complained of the water pressure on line was too strong for him to obtain water and requested that a minimum rate be allowed him to offset expense in erecting a cistern to furnish water supply. Action was de- ferred until investigation could be made. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest, and carried, a permit be granted Fulton and Sparks Armature Works for erection of building on Cleveland and Antelope Streets pro- viding they would move house on adjacent property and place same condition satisfactory to owner including the installing of plumbing at no cost to said owner. Representatives of the Zarsky Lumber Company and H. C. Starnes, Manager of the Duncan Coffee Company, appeared before the Council in regard to the sewer connections to serve their properties on Port Avenue. The matter was referred to the Engineering Department. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried, the City Engineer's office was authorized to grant a permit to the Corpus Christi Jr. College for the erection of a temporary building to serve their needs at the College. Representatives of Segrest Addition complained to the Council and requested the re- moval of the trailer camp located at Niagara and Morgan Streets. They were advised that the camp owner had been requested to vacate. R. R. Roberts, attorney, appeared before the Council in behalf of Grossman Brothers requesting the City to pay his clients $5000.00 for property used in the street widening on Leopard Street. The matter was taken under advisement. Jack i:ills appeared before the Council and asked permission to erect 26 x 10 foot sign on "Buford.'Street and Cole Park, The matter was referred to the Engineering Department. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest, that the letter from the Voice with reference to printing of legals, to be filed for future reference. John Gentry, business agent for the Central Labor Union, appeared before the Council requesting that the present building inspector be retained. M. L. Levy appeared before the Council in regard to architect's work on the City.Hall° and Fire Station requesting that he be permitted -to proceed with the work.of re- arranging the Library to place the same in condition for use. 0. N. Stevens, John T. Wright, and other members of,the Library Board also appeared before the Council in re- gard to the newly acquired Library Building. A tentative meeting was arranged for May 5, at 5 P. M. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, that the Secretary advertise for sale bAz $351000 Uity Hall Improvement Bonds and 425000.00 Fire Station Bonds. The City re- serving the right to reject any or all bids. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, that the City accept payment of Brown Brothers of $336.00 to cover cost of material for construction of sewer on 18th Street. Motion by.Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, the bill of Terrell and Bartlett in the amount of $355.83 for Engineer's fees on P. W. A. Project Tex 1186-R, be approved and paid. Motion by `Watson, seconded by Segrest, the bill of Chamberlain and Strain in the amount of $1518.89, payment of periodical estimate for partial payment No. 14, Docket, P. W. A. Tex 1186-R, was approved and ordered paid. The Secretary read a resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi to enter into a contract with F. W. Heldenfels operating under the name of Heldenfels Brothers to purchase mudshell and providing for the delivery, dumping, and spreading of said shell in the preparation of the 3WOfoot runway at the Municipal Airport of the City of Corpus Christi providing for the remuneration to be paid to the said Heldenfels and de- claring an emergency. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughan Absent Mireur Ave Watson Ave Segrest Ave McGee Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: McCaughan Absent Mireur Ave Watson Aye Segrest Ave McGee Aye The Secretary read a letter from the Recreation Council relative to endorsements of their activities. The matter was taken under advisement. The Secretary read a letter from the McKenzie Construction Company relative to change order of construction. Action was deferred. Reports of the Engineer and Fire Departments were read and ordered filed. Secretary read the b$d of the Corpus Christi National Bank for the depository for the City of Corpus Christi for the ensuring two years. The bid was ordered to remain on the table for 48 hours as required by the Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson end carried, the following bonds for employees were approved subject to the City Attorney's approval: Thomas Ray Kring $109000.00 Theodore J. Pereira 2500.00 Jerry D'Unger 1000.00 R. Briscoe King 2500.00 R..T. Pritchett 1000.00 Dr. Gordon Heaney 1000.00 I. R. Vannoy 1000.00 Mary T. Parks 1000.00 S. T. Jackson 1000.00 James W. Kelly 1000.00 Geo. L. Lowman 1000.00 J. W. Priestly, S. J. Fritter, D. D. Craig 1000.00 ea. J. W. Jones, J. L. Moon, Pete Tunches 1000.00 ea. Jack Hamilton 1000.00 Geo. F. Blethen 1000.00 J. H. White 1000.00 Dave Allen 1000.00 Ike Elliff 1000.00 Joe Noguira 1000.00 Joe Fawcett 1000.00 Carl Morgan. 1000.00 J. M. Williams 1000.00 Lloyd Magee 1000.00 Hugh Gallaher 1000.00 R. L. Stephens 1000.00 0 George Poulos Robert Sundberg Eddie Herro Mrs. Maggie Simmons John D. Summa Mrs. C. lei. Phillips Mrs. Annie Cox Shaw Mrs. Nora Cleo Mew Johnston Billie Furlow Reinhardt Mrs. Elma Tankersley Ray Albert Burgess Mrs. Kate M. McElroy Raymond Vetters C. M. Stevens Gordon Lee Adami 01000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 Motion duly made and carried, thereadingof the minutes of the previous meetings was suspended until the next meeting. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. /I r. ww Mayo • ATTEST: 1 City Secretary. RECESSED MEETING May 4, 1937 9:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mireur, Segrest, Watson, McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, the offers of Singer and Countiss for the sale of land to the City were rejected and the City Attorney was instructed to file Condemnation proceedings on such property at once. Motion by McGee, seconded by 17atson and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to proceed with the construction of a stockade at the standpipe. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. .1 Ma or ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MATING May 6, 1937 4 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur, Segrest, and City Attorney King. Mr. George Tait, J. B. Hucker, A. B. Edmondson, representatives of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, were also present. The Secretary read a resolution providing for the City Council of Corpus Christi to endorse the improvement program of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, and after completion of same, the increase of rates not to be opposed if shown to be justifiable. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughan Mireur Watson Segrest McGee Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave Aye Ave Ave The above Ordinance was passed by. the following vote: McCaughan Ave Mireur Ave Watson Ave Segrest Aye McGee Ave Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried, the City Council approve the re- reduction of rates effective May 19 1937, as presented by George Gilliam, District Manager, and E. S. Joslin, local Manager, of the Central Power & Light Company; the rates hereinafter in effect are as follows: DOMESTIC SERVICE SCHEDULE: Rate 7 cents net per kilowatt hour -for the first 14 kilowatt hours used per month in. -.excess of the kilowatt hours included in the minimum bill. 5 cents net per kilowatt hour -for the next 30 kilowatt hours used per month. 3 cents net per kilowatt hour -for all additional use. MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL $1.25 net per month where the connected load is 2 kilowatts or less which includes 16 kilowatt hours plus .50 net per month for each additional kilowatt(or fraction thereof) connected. C012VIERCIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE RATE 7 cents net per kilowatt hour for the first 34 kilowatt hours used per month in excess of the kilowatt hours included in the minimum bill. 6 cents net per kilowatt hour for the next 50 kilowatt hours used per month. 5 cents net per kilowatt hour for the next 100 kilowatt hours used per month. 3 cents net per kilowatt hour for all additional use. N:INIMU11 MONTHLY BILL $1.25 net per month where the connected load is 2 kilowatts or less which includes 16 kilowatt hours plus .50 net per month for each additional kilowatt (or fraction thereof) connected. FULL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE RATE Uncontrolled Service $2.60 net per month for the first,35 kilowatt hours or any part thereof used per month. 5 cents net per kilowatt hour for the next 25 kilowatt hours used per month. 3 cents net per kilowatt hour`for the next 65 kilowatt hours used per month. 2 dents net per kilowatt hour for all additional use. Controlled Service 1 cent net per kilowatt hour for all energy used. MINIMR4 MONTHLY BILL Class I: Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2.50) per month. Class II: Three Dollars ($3.00) per month. Roy Nelson, representing the Corpus Christi Beach Association, requested the permission to close Chaparral Street, Starr Street to Schatzel Street on May 29th in connection with the Splash Day Celebration. Mr. Nelson was requested to present a petition of the Merchants to this effect. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, contract change order of the Mc- Kenzie Construction Company be executed by the Mayor and delivery of same be deferred until authorization be received to disregard their letter of May 4th with reference to the City's'liability for additional expense in connection with change order. Harold A. Carr reported on the bonds of negiotation for property at the Airport. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, Richard Young is to continue in his present capacity until work is completed. A letter of application from Irving Dietz, Jr., for the operation of Sewage Disposal Plant was ordered tabled for the time being. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Daydr ATTEST: -ems ,4 ty Secretary rky SPECIAL MEETING May 8, 1937 5P.MO Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur,-Watson, McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by V:ireur, that the Corpus Christi Beach Association be permitted to close Chaparral Street and Starr Street to Schatzel Street, Saturday May 29th at 1 P. M. to 1 A. M., May 30, 1937. . Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, the bid of the Corpus Christi National Bank for the City depository for the ensuing two years be accepted. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried,.the request that Dr. Whitley for adjustment in the gas and water bill be referred to Water and Gas Commissioner Segrest to settle as he sees fit. ' The Secretary read a letter from W. H. Anderson, Fire Chief, certifying the members constituting a Yire Committee to serve on the Board of Firemans Relief and retire- ment fund towit : W. H, Anderson 3 year term J. W. Shaw . 2 year term Alfred Kohls 1 year term Further authorizing that the deduction of 1* of their salaries as provided in Section 11 of Fireman Relief end Pension Law. Mr. Cortelyou of the firm of Harrington and Cortelyou reported on the progress of the construction of the sewage system now being installed and extended an invitation to the Council to inspect the plant. The Secretary read an Ordinance amending Ordinance 703 correcting a description in a lease contract made pert thereof and declaring an emergency. Charter rule was suspended by the following _vote :y_� McCaughan _ Aye Mireur Aye Watson. Aye Segrest Absent . :.�`�Bids were opened and read on McGee Aye 5000 feet of cast iron pipe as follows: The Ordinance was passed by the following Grote: San Antonio Machine & Supply Co.' McCaughan Ave i Price: 82¢ per foot. , Mireur Ave Watson. Aye National Cast Iron Pipe Co. Segrest Absent 'rice: 82¢ per foot. McGee _Aye Alamo Iron Works There being no further business the meeting adjou:Price: 83¢ per foot .- , McWayne -Cast Iron Pipe Co. -;---C. Price:' -840 per foot. American Cast Iron Pipe Co. ATTEST: Price: 83¢ per foot. United States Pipe & Foundry Co. City Secretary Price: 84¢ per.foot. May 10, 1937 The bids were ordered laid on table for 48 hours as required by the Charter. SPECIAL I", , _- TING 5 P. M; Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest, and McGee, and City Attorney King. Bids were opened and read for liquid cholorine to be used for purification purposes at the water and sewer plant from the following firms: . SPECIAL MEETING May 8, 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur,.Watson, McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur, that the Corpus Christi Beach Association be permitted to close Chaparral Street and Starr Street to Schatzel Street, Saturday May 29th at 1 P. M. to 1 A. M., May 30, 1937. Motion by Llireur, seconded by McGee and carried, the bid of the Corpus Christi National Bank for the City depository for the ensuing two years be accepted. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried, -the request that Dr. Whitley for adjustment in the gas and water bill be referred to Water and Gas Commissioner Segrest to settle as he sees fit. ' The Secretary read a letter from W. H. Anderson, Fire Chief, certifying the members constituting a Yire Committee to serve on the Board of Firemans Relief and retire - meet fund towit : W. H, Anderson 3 -year term J. W. Shaw . ,+ 2 year term ZOLF onLa ea LednTLQq p?s Alfred Kohls IVG pT TON CFaLpeL• 1 year term � y�.e p;qa McLe oLgszsq 7eOU FgP78 Further authorizing that the deduction of l;a of yl p~ ';elk. bGL' hoop• �b��gL�rCo• Section 11 of Fireman Relief end Pension Lai=r. bLxc6: 83k bey hoop' Mr. Cortelyou of the firm of Harrington and Lost �y�L r II.6rted on b;be Co - Mr. "Q progress of t'[,-' 8� construction of the sewage system now beir Inst>hLT"G: k .. bsL Zoor•,E bTb6L;CQ.tPticn to the Council to inspect the plant. LLTGG: 83$ beL Zoo; The Secretary read an Ordinance amending OrdinAnc�T� Q ;LarFPAtLxa a descripti.an ia gS�, • a lease contract made pert thereof and decl rib• ylx. ce: bsL �,00� o 1.: ; -tr ILov bibs co* Charter rule was suspended by the followin; t. ; ` ., ..., .� bsL I,00�. jLT G e » 85 � CO'cCaughan A. e ��.r �u�o^T�io r�cuTuo gr 2rrbbTX ,, �... Mireur Ave a oma: Watson. Aye U 77• 7Lb be Ga Segrest Absent o Ggz �_--cY;�' � —� McGee Aye The Ordinance was -passed by the following vote: McCaughan Ave Mireur Ave Watson. Aye Segrest Absent McGee Aye. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary May 109 1937 SPECIAL MEETING" 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest, and McGee, and City Attorney King. Bids were opened and read for liquid cholorine to be used for purification purposes at the water and sewer plant from the following firms: • Southern Akali Corporation: - Price: Multiple Unit Tank Cars ---43.52 per 100 lbs.; f.o.b., Corpus Christi. 150 lb. Cylinders --- 10io'-per lb. f.o.b. Calallen or Corpus Christi. 12¢ per lb., f.o.b., Corpus Christi from local warehouse stock. Thompson Hayward Chemical Company: Price: Multiple Unit Tanks ----43.43 per cwt., f.o.b., Corpus Christi. 150 Lb. Cylinders------ 410.50 per ewt.,f.o.b., Calallen, Texas. Peaslee-Gaulbert Corporation: Price: Multi -unit tank cars at 43.52 per cwt. f.o.b. Corpus Christi. 150 cylinders of liquid chlorine f.o.b, Calallen, Texas, at 10JO per lb. f.o.b. Calallen. Diamond Alkali Company: Price: In tank cars .0377¢ per pound and cylinders 10j. American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp: Price: Tank cars 43.52 per 100 lbs. f.o.b. Corpus Christi. Containers,. 10*0 per lb. f.o.b..Calallen, Texas. Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Company Price: Tank Uers 43.43 per 100 lbs., f.o.b., Corpus Christi, Cylinders 410.50 per 100 lbs., f.o.b., Calallen, Texas.. Bids on aluminum sulphate as. follows: Southern Akali Corporation: Price: 41.73 per 100 lbs. f.o.b. Chattanooga, Tenn., full freight allowed to Calallen, Texas. General Chemical Company: Price: 41.63 per 100 weight, f.o.b., Calallen, all'rail By water and rail, X1.60 per 100 weight f.o.b., Calallen.. Bids on Fire Hydrants are as follows: A. P. Smith Mfg. Company: Price: 458.90 each. Ludlow Valve Mfg. Company: Price: 464.6Q each. Crane Company: Price: 464.60 each. San Antonio Machine & Supply Company Price: X64.60 Darling Valve & Manufacturing Company: Price: $57.66 Rennselaer Valve Company: . Price: X65.41 Norvell-Wilder Supply Company Price: 458.90 All bids were ordered laid on the table for 48 hours as required by the Charter. Bids for 5000 feet of'cast iron pipe were considered, the following firms having sub- mitted bids: San Antonio Machine & Supply Company: " Price: 82,,e per foot. National Cast Iron Pipe Company: Price: 82q' per foot. Alamo Iron Works Price: 83¢ per foot. MaWayne Cast Iron Pipe Company Price: 84 per foot. - American Cast Iron Pipe Company Price: 839' per foot. United States Pipe & Foundry Company Price: 840 per foot. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the bid of the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, 4th and 5th payments of Cowell and Weaver in the amount of $288..17 and 4974.92, respectively, for general contract work on filteration pleat were approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mirour and carried, the second payment to Smith and Walker in the amount of 41,525.75 for general contract work on pump station was approved and ordered paid. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried, Florentine Sheldon be raised to $90.00 per month effective May 16th. I Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest,, and carried, Francis Sullivan's salary be increased to 0100.00 per month -to be effective May 16th. Motion by Watson, seconded by Ydreur and carried, Walter Weekly to be employed as colored policeman at a salary of $75.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of 41000.00, effective May 16th. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, Amado Cavasos be employed to re- Mayplace J. J. Slavik, effective May 16th. . Motion by Watson, seconded, by-Segrest and carried, Fritz Sneider be employed as policeman for North Beach duty -at a salary of *110.00 per month, bond to be furnished I at $1000.00 per month, effective May 16th. Motion by McGee, seconded by Matson and carried, the car allowance of J. W. Kelly be increased to $37.50 per month, effective May 16th. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson end carried, Frank Colmenero be allowed $10.00 per month car allowance, be effective May'lst. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, the car allowance of Zell Tower, Electrical Inspector, be increased $35.00 per month, effective May 1st. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried, the following bonds were approved: J. D. Shepperd-------------------- $1000.00 S. C. Roper ------------------------ 1000.00 Frank Colmenero-------------------- 1000.00 There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST; r Qity Secretary • REGULAR MEETIN G May 11, 1937 1k 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, Mireur, and McGee, City Engineer Walker. -City Attorney King, and Chief of Police Lowman. F.V.Brandom, property owner on Indiana Avenue, appeared before the Council requesting sewer extension to serve his property. The matter was referred to the Engineering Department. Motion by Segrest, Seconded by Watson and carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute Change order No. 17 & 18 of Chamberlain & Strain's cone-erning method of pouring reservoir columns and the bronze name plate of the contractor. The Police report for the month of April was read and ordered filed. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried, J. H. Buster, bleat Inspector, is to receive $25.00 per month car allowance, effective May 16th. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to.draw up .a lease covering approximately 142 acres of land to be leased to Eddie Wright at 500 per acre per annum. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried, the electrician's license bond of 41000.00 of Graham and Collins -was ordered approved when properly executed. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee, and carried, the bill for the street sweeper in the amount of $6900.00 was ordered paid. All minutes to date were read and ordered approved. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST do City Secretary May 119 193 7 RECESSED MEETING Mayor 8:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest,McGee, and City Attorney King, and City Engineer Walker. Mr. Cortelyou of the firm of Harrington and Cortelyou, consulting engineers, and Mr. McKenzie of the McKenzie Construction Company reported on the progress of the sewage construction and recommended the execution of a change order permitting the use of the old outfall sewage line to be used only in emergency cases. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, in view of the recommendation of Mr. Cortelyou and Mr. McKenzie, change order was authorized to be executed permitting the use of the outfall sewage line in case of en emergency, it being distinctly understood that even though this line is used in emergency cases the effluent would have been treated eliminating any possible contamination of the waters. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST:� City ecreta Mayor SPECIAL MEETING May 119 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughen,,C ommissioners Mireur, Segrest, Watson, and McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by 1ireur and carried, the salary of Amos Roark be increased to $140.00 per month and $15.00 per month car allowance effective May 16th. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Y1cGee and carried, Claude i7hittaker's car allowance be . increased $10.00 per month, effective May 16th. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur, and carried, Judge Jessie`Wright was allowed $15.00 expense to Austin in connection with the Nueces Valley Authority Project. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the bid of Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Company for fire hydrants be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, the bid of General Chemical Company on aluminum sulphate be accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, the bid of Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company for liquid chlorine was accepted. Commissioner McGee was excused at this time. Motion by N atson, seconded by Segrest, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase necessary files for the identification department. e Controller Mireur, Commissioner Segrest, Purchasing Agent D'Unger, and'Secretery Kring were appointed a committee to investigate the rate ordinance with reference to sewage service and placing same in operation. Electrician license bond of '$1000.00 of Earry Maskey was approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, thirty day demonstration of the T. D. Adams Company for a street maintainer was accepted, there being no obligation on the City's part to purchase same at the end of this time. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 12, 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Matson, .Segrest, Mireur, and McGee, and City Attorney King, and City Engineer Walker. Upon motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried, the proposal of IJV. K. Ewing Company, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, and Feaner & Beane,. Houston, Texas, to submit a proposal in fifteen days to finance the construction of a water main from Calallen to Corpus Christi, proposal to include a comprehensive survey of the legal and engineering problems in connection therewith,ibeing:understood-there would ibe'-no.-obligatioh: on -,I -i the City's part to accept said proposal,wes accepted and written agreement to this effect executed. Bids were opened and read for a trick for the use of the Fire Department as follows: Cage Implement Company Two Ton True k ------------- $990.00 Baker Motors, Inc. - 12 Two Ton Truck ---------- $865.69 J. C. Bla ck na ll 12 Ton Truck -------------- X907.50 Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, the Purchasing Agent was instructed to purchase an international two ton truck for the Fire Department. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried,- the bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company for -gas purchased by the City in the amount of $9458.22 was approved and ordered paid. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary Mayor SPECIAL MEETING May 149 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners, Segrest, Watson, Mireur, and City Attorney King and City Engineer Walkere the firm of Kleberg Eckhardt and Lowe Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest end carried, was retained to represent the City in the suits pending .in the cases of Live Oak County vs the,`City and Scruggs>vs the City, subject to contract to be drawn up by the City Attorney. The Secretary read a resolution: "A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor .on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi to execute an agreement' with Chamberlain and Strain, is co -partner- ship, San Antonio, Texas, declaring an emergency." The Charter Rule was suspended by the fallowing Mote: McC eughan Ave Mireur Ave Segrest Ave Watson Ave McGee Absepr The resolution was passed by the following vote: McCaughan Ave Mireur Ave Segrest Ave Watson Ave McGee Absent Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried, the sum of $1000.00 was ordered trans- ferred from the general fund to the Library fund to meet current expenses of the department. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r City Secretary May 17, 1937 SPECIAL MEETING 5P.M. Members Presentl Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur, Watson, McGee, City Attorney King, and City Engineer Walker. The Secretary read a resolution es follows: "An Ordinance authorizing, directing and empowering the Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi to enter into a contract of employment with Kleberg, Eckhart and Lowe to defend the cases of Live Oak County V. City of Corpus Christi and Scruggs V. City of Corpus Christi; providing for the remuneration to be paid said firm of attorneys; providing that proper tax levy to serve such attorneys' fees be assessed; and declaring an emergency." The Charter rule was suspended �y the following vote: McCaughan Mireur Segrest Watson McGee Ave Ave Av e Ave Ay e The Ordinance was passed by th@ following;vote: McCaughan Ave Mireur Ave Segrest Aye Watson Aye McGee Ave Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a ,bodge truck for use in the sewer department for the sum of $550.00. 9 " " Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, Mrs. Joe Downey, Mrs. lick Pellegrino, and F. B. Wheeler were employed at'a sdlary of $75.00 per month each to make a survey in connection with the sewer ordinance. Motion by Watson, seconded by M ireur, and carried, Gene Thomas was employed as fireman at a salary of $100.00 per month, effective May 17th. Lotion by 01atson, seconded by Segrest and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a motorcycle from Roy Lay to be resold to Joe Fawcett for use•in'the Police Department at a price of $400.00. Joe Fawcett to pay Roy Lay $100.00 down and the City to pay Roy Lay $300.00 to be repaid by Joe Fawcett at $25.00 per month, & A interest. Motion by Segrest, seconded by 11 reur end carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute change order No. 19 of Chamberlain and Strain concerning concrete bases or shelves on the interior slope walls of reservoir. Motion by 11ireur, seconded by Watson and carried, City Attorney was instructed to take necessary steps in the removal of Mrs. ,P. Harris from street. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 189 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: A. C. itcCaughan, Mayor, Commissioners McGee, Mireur, and Segrest, and City Attorney King. The meeting was called to receive bids for the sale of bonds in the amount of $60,000.00 for the erection of a Fire Station and remodeling of the City Hall. No bids were received. The meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r by -jecrezary REGULAR MEETING May 18, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Watson, and McGee, City Attorney King, and City Engineer Walker. Mr. Baker of, the Baker Motors, Inc, -appeared before the Council requesting a permit to erecta building on his used car lot located on Water and Taylor Streets. The matter was referred to the Engineering Department. Mr. W. D. Sasser appeared before the Council protesting in behalf of the property owners in the vicinity on Block 92, Beach Addition, of a shell bin being constructed by the W. D. Haden Company. He was advised that the matter was being investigated with the view of the rights of the people being protected as far as possible. Mr. Sackett, property owner on Moore Street appeared before the Council requesting sewer connection to serve his property. It was referred to the Engineering Department. Mr. F. E. Garrett, representing the H. E. Butt Grocery Company and other meat market owners of the City requesting that the Ordinance providing for a license for mealamarkets be re- pealed. The matter was taken under advisement. The reports of the Fire Marshall, Milk Inspector, and IM09t -1h7sptctor, for the month of April were read and ordered filed. Action on the application of J. A. Mason for an architect's license was deferred, pending i� ?� investigation. ployed to assist in the sewer survey at a salary of $75.00 per month. Motion by 'Matson, seconded by Mireur and carried, F. G. Tishenbanner was employed as Assistant Sanitary Inspectbr at a salary of 485.00 per month, and car allowance of $25.00 ,per month, effective June -1st. Minutes to date were read, corrected, and approved. ;There being no further business the meeting adjourned. i- 'ATTEST: City Secretar May 189 1937 Mayor RECESSED MEETING 8:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, 'Watson, Segrest, end McGee, end City Attorney King. F. Bert Smith submitted a proposal to purchase_ the Fire Station and City Hall Improvement Bonds. Action was deferred. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, Pedro Rosas was employed as a policeman at a salary of 4110.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1000.00. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ty Secretary Members Present: e May 19, 1937 L�/- �r IMWAPP SPECIAL MEETING 11:45 A. M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, and McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest, F. Bert Smith was given ten days option to purchase Fire -Station and City Hall Bonds, a written agreement to this effect was entered into. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. � r Mayor ATTEST: d City Secretary _May 19, 1937 SPECIAL MEETING 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Watson, and McGee; City Attorney King; City Engineer Walker; and Rev. vft. C. kunds, President of the Planning Board, Barton',Vestervelt; Marcellus Eckhart, also representing the Planning Board. A tentative zoning Ordinance was submitted to the Council for consideration. The matter r Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, the salaries of Polo Guzman, Lucio Guzman, Banda, and E. J. Flores, were increased from 065.00 to $75.00 per month effective May 16th Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, Thad Davis and Arturo Casares were em- ployed to assist in the sewer survey at a salary of $75.00 per month. Motion by 'Matson, seconded by Mireur and carried, F. G. Tishenbanner was employed as Assistant Sanitary Inspectbr at a salary of 485.00 per month, and car allowance of $25.00 ,per month, effective June -1st. Minutes to date were read, corrected, and approved. ;There being no further business the meeting adjourned. i- 'ATTEST: City Secretar May 189 1937 Mayor RECESSED MEETING 8:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, 'Watson, Segrest, end McGee, end City Attorney King. F. Bert Smith submitted a proposal to purchase_ the Fire Station and City Hall Improvement Bonds. Action was deferred. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, Pedro Rosas was employed as a policeman at a salary of 4110.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1000.00. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ty Secretary Members Present: e May 19, 1937 L�/- �r IMWAPP SPECIAL MEETING 11:45 A. M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, and McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest, F. Bert Smith was given ten days option to purchase Fire -Station and City Hall Bonds, a written agreement to this effect was entered into. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. � r Mayor ATTEST: d City Secretary _May 19, 1937 SPECIAL MEETING 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Watson, and McGee; City Attorney King; City Engineer Walker; and Rev. vft. C. kunds, President of the Planning Board, Barton',Vestervelt; Marcellus Eckhart, also representing the Planning Board. A tentative zoning Ordinance was submitted to the Council for consideration. The matter r A was discussed at length. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, that the action of the Planning Board thus far be approved, and that the Board to be commended for its work, and that the Council render any service possible in the furtherance of said work. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: by Oecretiary• U \ SPECIAL MEETING May 20, 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor lYcCaughan, Commissioners ',7atson, Segrest, Mireur, and McGee, Assistant. City Attorney Carr, and City Engineer Walker. Motion .by kireur, seconded by Segrest and carried, 4100.00 was ordered paid to Judge Jessie Aright to help defray the expenses of the Nueces River Valley Reclamation and C onmervation Commission and that Judge Wright be allowed ;25.00 for his personal expenses to .Austin in connection with the same matter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, the bill of Harrington and Cortelyou in the amount of 4853.47 for supervision fees in the construction of sewer treatment plant and ex- tension was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson`, seconded by McGee and carried, the Secretary was instructed to write W. D. Haden and Company incconnection with the construction of their shell bin at water's edge of Block 92, Beach Addition. The electrician's bond of 2'. S. Shiblds in the amount of §1000.00 and Yidelity Bond of Walter Weekly, policeman, in the,amount of $1000.00 were approved and ordered filed. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: city Secretary bers Present: SPEC IAL MEETIN G May, 21, 1937 rr_ayor 5P.M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners 'Watson, Segrest, McGee, and Mireur, and City Attorney King. btion by Segrest , seconded by Watson and carried, periodical estimate for partial payment o. 10 Dockett No. 8864 in the amount of $38,407.90 for the McKenzie Construction Company or sewer plant and extension construction was approved and ordered paid. otion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute change rder No. 20 of Chamberlain's & Strain for minor alterations in construction of water eservoir. 'errell Barlett, Supervising Engineer in the construction of the water reservoir reported n the construction of the reservoir and recommended that the completion be deferred until fter the summer season in order that the city might not suffer any inconvenience in the ater .supply. No action was taken. tion by McGee, seconded by Viatson, and carried, the Fidelity Bonds ofIN, S. Smith and D. B. Ross in the amount of X1000.00 each were approved and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried, 4"250.00 fee of 7;ard and Brown for legal services U.S. vs Pope et al was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Llireur and carried, the Purchasing Agent was instructed to advertise for bids on approximately 3200 feet cast iron pipe and fittings. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ty Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 24, 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Ydreur, Segrest, lffatsan, and McGee, and City Attorney King, Assistant City Attorney. Carr, and City Engineer Walker. Motion by 'Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, the City will install storm sewer on Santa Fe &)treet from Texas to Louisana Streets, cost of material to be borne by the property owners, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried, the First Baptist Church be granted per- mission to put a banner across Staples Street. The Secretary read a resolution authorizing the City of -Corpus Christi to purchese 4.01 acres of land from H. D. Countiss and wife, Della, -Y. Countiss, to accept deed for said premises and to pay therefor the sum of $1,203.00 out of the General Fund, appropriating the moneys therefor, to pay Sam Countiss the sum of $40.00 out of the GeneralFundas damages for the loss of his farm crop due to using said land for use of the City Airport and appropriating the money therefor, and de6laring an emergency. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughan Ave Mireur Ave Segrest Ave Ila t s on Ave McGee Ave The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: McCaughan Ave 11i r eur Aye Segrest Ave Watson Ave McGee Aye The Secretary read a resolution authorizing the City of Corpus Christi to purchase 1.61 acres of land from T. Y. Moore and wife, Mildred Moore, to accept deed for said premises and to pay therefor the sum of $483.00 out of the General Fund, appropriating the moneys there- forYi to pay A. G. Kirchmeyer the sum of 440.25 out of the General Fund as damages for the loss of his farm crop due to using said land for use of the City Airport and appropriating the money therefor, and declaring an emergency. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughaln Ave Mtreur Aye Segrest Ave Matson Aye McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: W McCaughan _ Ave• - Mireur Ave Segrest Ave Watson Ave McGee Ave The Secretary read a resolution authorizing the City of Corpus Christi to purchese 3.20 acres of land from J. K. Cain rnd wife, Nell Cain, to accept deed for said premises and to pay therefor the sum of $960.00 out of the General Fund, appropriating the moneys there- for, to pay F. Z. Pasderny the sum of $57.60 out . of` the General Fund as damages for the loss of his cotton crop due to using said land for use of the City Airport and appropriating the money therefor, and declaring an emergency. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughan Ave Miruer Ave Watson Aye Segrest Ave McGee Ave The resolution was passed by the following vote: McCaughan Ave Mireur Ave Watson Ave Segrest Ave McGee AVe The Secretary read a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi to execute a contract with J. K.Cain and wife, Nell Cain, and A. C. Erwin and W. A. Richardson, end declaring an emergency. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughan Ave_., Mireur Ave Watson Aye Segrest Aye McGee Aye The resolution was passed by the following vote: McCaughan Ave Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, 41000.00 was ordered transferred frmm the Gas Fund to the Sewer Operating Fund to be repaid when the funds are available. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, the Engineering Department was instructed to install sewer line on Marguerite Street between Staples and Chamberlain Streets. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR' MEETING May 25, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, McGee, and Mireur, and City Attorney King, Assistant City Attorney Carr, Engineer Walker, and Chief of Police Lowman. Bids were opened and read for a truck to be used in the Sewer Department. The following bids were submitted: Mireur Ave Watson- Ave Segrest Ave McGee Ave Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, 41000.00 was ordered transferred frmm the Gas Fund to the Sewer Operating Fund to be repaid when the funds are available. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, the Engineering Department was instructed to install sewer line on Marguerite Street between Staples and Chamberlain Streets. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR' MEETING May 25, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, McGee, and Mireur, and City Attorney King, Assistant City Attorney Carr, Engineer Walker, and Chief of Police Lowman. Bids were opened and read for a truck to be used in the Sewer Department. The following bids were submitted: J. C. Blacknall Company ----------- X875.00 Cage Implement Company ------------ 4999.59 Baker Motors Inc ------------------ 4833.63 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, in view of the mechanical features of the International Truck, making it more desirable for the work for which the truck is wanted, that the International Truck be purchased. Commissioners McGee and Mireur were appointed to investigate the existing leases on the Municipal and Pleasure Piers, with the view of collecting the revenue due the City for past due leases and for new leases should there be any made. E. E. Peoples representing the Corpus Christi Beach Association appeared before the Council with reference to the development of North Beach end requested that the Beach be cleaned for the Splash Day Celebration. He was advised that the Association would have the conporati on of the Council. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the bill of -Smith and 171d1ker, being the third payment on general contract work on the Pump stations, in the amount of $546.09 was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, the McKenzie Construction Company was given a fifteen day extension of time to complete the sewer plant and extension construction, and the 14ayor authorized to execute change order covering same when prepared and presented. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried, Bert Gullernot was employed to assist temporarily in the -Tax Department at the rate of X3.00 per day. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, Inez Rodriguez was employed as Assistant Janitor at a salary of $15.00 per month effective June 1st. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r City Secretary Mayor RECESSED LMETING May 251 1937 8 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, McGee, and Mireur, and City Attorney King, Assistant City Attorney Carr, end Engineer Walker. - Charles E. Beard, Vice -President and Traffic b:aneger of the Braniff Airways, and Dick Furman appeared before the Council and discussed at length the operations of the Braniff airways and their proposed contract with the City of Corpus Christi. There was no formal action taken. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST:, \/Af City Secretary , SPECIAL MEETING May 26, 1937 5 P . M. Members rresent: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, McGee, and Watson, and City Attorney King, Assistant City Attorney Carr, and Engineer Z"talker. Ike Singer appeared before the Council in regard to abandonment of Cabra Street. The matter was taken under advisement. An Ordinance was read accepting and approving the preliminary report of the City's Zoning and Planning Commission, providing for notices and the time for publication of said notices relative to the hearing on the proposed.Zoning Ordinance and on the boundaries of use and area districts as proposed by said'Commission on in its preliminary report, authorizing the date of said hearing to be fixed by said Commission subject to the terms of this Ordinance, and declaring an emergency. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughan Ave Mireur Ave Matson Ave Segrest Ave McGee Ave The resolution was passed by the following vote: McCaughan Ave Mireur Aye , Watson Ave Segrest Ave McGee Ave Motion by Segrest, seconded by 12cGee and carried, John A.. Mobley was allowed $15.00 expenses to Austin in connection with the Nueces giver Reclamation and Conservation Project. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried, fie lease'of approximately 142 acres of land to Eddie Wright be rescinded at his request. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the City lease.approximately 142 acres of land to Reeves Brown at 4100 per annum. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried, the audited voucher report for the period of April 16th to April 30th inclusive covering the issuance of vouchers number 1879 to 2425 inclusive, was approved, and action of the Mayor end Controller in signing same ratified. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: "Y City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING May 28, 1937 9:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, and McGee, and City Attorney King and Assistant City Attorney Carr. An Ordinance was read providing for the closing and vacating certain alleyways and portions of certain streets within the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict therewith, and declaring an emergency. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughan Ave Mi reur Ave McGee Ave Watson Absent Segrest Absent The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Mc C a ugh an Ave Mi reur Ay,P_ McGee A XP Watson Absent Segrest Abs .n . There being,no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor' ATTEST: s -- City Secretary REGULAR MEETING June 1, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Watson, McGee; and City Attorney King; Assistant City Attorney Carr; and Chief of Police Lowman. Mr. P. R. Sykes, Jr. , Mr. Lewis, Mr. Grossman, Mr. Batalio, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Perkins appeared before the Council with reference to angle and paralleic�,-parking on Leopard Street. The matter was discussed at length, and the Council advised these gentlemen that they would give the matter due consideration. Mr. J. W. Coleman, 1421 'nater Street, protested to the Council of the disturbance created at the Saddlerock Grill. He was advised that the matter would receive due attention. Several citizens of Segrest Addition appeared before the Council complaining of the trailer camp located'in their.neighborhood. They were advised that the matter would be investigated with the view of having the camp comply with the ordinances governing same. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried, the City Engineer's office was authorized to grant a permit to J. H. Mann for the erection of a filling station on Third Street and M -organ Avenue. A petition was presented to the Council protesting the building of tourist camps on 13th Street. Action was deferred pending further investigation. A petition was presented to the Council in regard to traffic regulations on "'dater Street just South of the Bascule Bridge. The matter was referred to the Police Department. Mr. Cayce requested the Council to grant him a permit to erect a drive-in beer and sand- wich stand on South ',,Yater Street. The Council authorized the granting of the permit. City Engineer 'Walker stated to the Council that 'William Hubbard, 1303 N. Staples Street, desired to rent the triangle piece of property near the I. L. A. Hall on North Staples end - Chipito Street for the operation of a filling station. Action was deferred. Motion by Segrest, seconded by' ,Matson and carried, John Illirocrich was employed at a salary or 476'.00 per month, effective b:ay 16th. L. Banda was placed on the X75.00 per month basis and S. G. Noel was employed at :90.00 per month, effective May Sth. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, that a second-hand ton J dodge truck be purchased from the McNabb -Collins Motor Company for the ~Yater and Gas Department at X395.00. . Secretary read ars ordinance VACATING AND CLOSING THAT PORTION OF CABRA STREET LYING BETWEEN LAKE STREIET AND STAPLES STREET ALONG THE SOUTH-EASTERN SIDE OF BLOCK SIXTY-FIVE OF THE BLUFF PORTION OF TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, RESERVING A RIGHT-OF=WAY FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AND RELEASING AND QUIT CLAIMING ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST OF THE CITY IN AM TO SAID PORTION OF THE STREET ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended, by the following vote: A. C. McCAUGHAN Aye MIREUR A;�a SEGREST —A 3: n. - MATS ON A;= - MC GEE ;=-MCGEE Ayr,_ t ®R The above ordinance was ' passed by, the following vote: A. C. McCAUGHAN Ave MIREUR Ave , SEGREST Ave 'MATS ON Ave McGEE Aye Secretary read a resolution: AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO PURCHASE 2.95 ACRES OF LAND FROM WILLIAM SINGER, TO ACCEPT DEED FOR SAID PRM,:ISES AND TO PAY THEREFOR THE SUM OF $885.00 OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND, APPROPRIATING THE MONEY THEREFOR, TO PAY CHARLIE NICHOLS THE SUM OF $75.00 OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND AS DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF HIS COTTON CROP DUB: TO USING SAID LAND FOR USE OF THE CITY AIRPORT AND APPROPRIATING THE MONEY THEREFOR, AND , DECLARING AN EMERGEIZ Y. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCAUGHAN Ave MIREUR Av e SEGREST' Ave WATSON Aye McGEF, Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCAUCHAN Ave MIREUR Aye SEGREST Ave WATSON Av e Me GEE Ave Secretary read a resolution: AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO PURCHASE .60 ACRES OF LAND FROM H. D. COUNTISS AND WIFE, DELLA F,. COUNTISS, FOR PURPOSE OF RIGHTS OF WAY, TO ACCEPT SUCH EASELENT DEED AND TURN SAME OrER TO A. P. SNYDER COUNTY JUDGE, TO PAY THEREFOR THE SUM OF $60.84 OUT OF THE CURRENT FUNDS, APPROPRIATING THE MONEY THEREFOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCAUGHAN Ave MIREUR Ave SEGREST Ave WATSON A e Mc GEE Ave The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCAUGHAN Ave MIREUR Ave SEGREST Ave WATSON Ave McGEE Ave Secretary read a resolution: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CONTROLLER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A RIGHT OF INAY EASEM�T TO A STRIP OF LAND 20 FEET WIDE TO A. PAUL SNYDER, COUNTY JUDGE ; OF NUECES COUNTY, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCAUGHAN Aye MIREUR Ave SEGREST Ave 'NAT SO N Ave McGEE Ave The above resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCAUGHAN MIREUR SEGRE ST VIATS ON XC GEE Ave Ave Ave Ave Ave ._ Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried, N. 0. Kenedy was employed as juvenile officer at a salary of $150.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1000.00. Motion by kdreur, seconded by Segrest and carried, a list of securities as furnished by the State National Bank trustees for the Corpus Christi National Bank to secure funds on deposit with said bank as depository was approved. The matter of the location for the National Reemployment Service for which the City.was EM asked to stand Dart of the expense was taken under advisement. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the bill of Terrell -Bartlett, Engineers, in the amount of 063.27, for engineer's fees on reservoir P. 71. A. Project Tex. 1186-R was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried, J. A. Mason was granted a license to pursue the occupation of architecture. The report of the Fire Department for the month of May was read and ordered filed. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a car load of cement. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried, Tom Sims was granted a permit to build a slip adjacent to the Pleasure Pier. The Secretary read a letter from Robert C. Van Ness, Attorney representing Dr. W. E. Wills of this city, with reference to claim for damages in the amount of X1000.00 in connection with the widening of . Staples Street in 1929. The matter was referred to the City Attorney. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: I ty Secre June 2, 1937 Mayor SPECIAL LMETING 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur, and McGee; and City Attorney King; and City Engineer Walker. Mr. Wagensheim, local manager of the Schumacher Company, appeared before the Council and requested permission to operate sound equipment advertising the Pan American Exposition. The matter was referred to Police Commissioner Watson. Secretary read an ordinance REGULATING AND CONTROLLING THE GRANTING OF PERMITS FOR THE ERECTION AND LOCATION OF DRIVE-IN GASOLINE FILLING STATIONS `lY'ITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TFM CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, DEFINING A DRIVE-IN GASOLINE FILLING STATION, PROVIDING FOR TIM METHOD OF OBTAINING A PER- MIT FOR THE LOCATION, ESTABLISHId2NT, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF DRIVE-IN GASOLINE FILLING STATIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN DIRECT CONFLICT HERL"dITH, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND DE- CLARING E- CLARING AN EMER GENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCAUGHAN Aye MIREUR Aye SEGR EST Aye ` WATSON Absent McGEE Aye i The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCAUGHAN Ave MIREUR Aye SEGREST Aye WAT3 ON Ab s en t Mc GEE Ave Motion' by Segrest, seconded byMcGee and carried, V. V. Daniels was employed at the Booster Station at a salary of X90.00 per month to report for duty when needed. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor City ,Secretary . :a SPECIAL MEETING June 3 , 193 7 5 P. M. Members Present: mayor 11,cCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, and McGee; and City Attorney King; City Engineer Walker; and Pr. Cortelyou. Bids were opened and read on quanity of pipe and fittings as submitted by the following firms: Crane Company:. 2400' - 10" Yc'-Vane Class 150 Cast ft. 1.18 ft. _ Iron B. & S. Pipe - 16' lgths. 1.61 Ft. 3864.00 7000' - 8* Ditto _ 1.19 " 8330.00 10001,_ 6'-' Ditto .84 " 840.00 8-8" x 6" -Class 'D" Cast Iron _ All Bell.0 rosses-.- 18.00 Ea. 144.00 6 -8" x 10" Ditto 24.00 Ea. 144.00 1-10"x 10 crossDitto 27.50 " 27.50 10-61Ix 6 " Ditto 14.30 " 143.00 8 - 8" x 6" Class "D" Cast Iro n All Bell Tees 14.95 " 119.60 10 -10" x 6" Ditto 19.50 " 195.00 U. 3. Foundry Company: 29400 Peet 10" C. I. W. W. Pipe 7,000 feet 811-C.I.W.W. Pipe 1000 feet 6" C.I.W, 01. Pipe 16 or 18 foot lengths B. & S. Class 150 Centri- fugally Cast or Class B. Sand Cast. 8-8 x 6 crosses 6-8x8crosses 1-10 x 10 cross. 10-6 x 6 cross 8-8 x 6 tees 10-10 x 6 tees ` National Cast Iron Pipe Company: 2,400 feet 10" C .I.W.W. Pipe 7,000 feet 8" C.I.W.W. Pipe 1000 feet 6" Pipe 16 or 18 foot lengths B. & S' Class 150 Centri- fugally Cast or Class B. Sand Cast. 8 - 8 x 6 crosses 6-8 x 9 crosses 1-10 x 10 cross 10-6 x 6 cross 8-8 x 6 tees 10 - 10 x 6 tees MVc Vayne Cast Iron Pipe Company: 2,400 feet 10" CI'iU Pipe 7,000 feet 8" -C.I. i.W. Pipe 1000 feet 6" C.I.W.19. Pipe 16 or 18 foot lengths B. & S. Class 150 centrifugally cast or Class B. Sand Cast. 8-8x6 crosses 6-8 x 9 crosses 1-10 x 10 cross 10-6 x 6 cross 8-8 x 6 tees 10-10 x 6 tees 413807.10 1.56 per ft. 1.15 3/4 .81 15.60 17.85 24.15 12.60 12.96 Total $13,308.35 1.57 per ft. 1.162 " " 81 3/4 per ft. 16.25 Ea. 18.60 " 24.65 " 12.85 " 13.50 " --17.55, " Total $13,418.75 1.59 ft. 1.18 ft. .83 ft. 17.33 ea. 26.28 13.68 " 14.30 " 18.70 " Total -$13,509.12 All prices being f. o. b. Corpus Christi, Texas. The bids were ordered laid on the table for 48 hours as regsiired':by'the:,Ctty'.Chartex. Mr. Cortelyou reported on the condition of the sewage extension construction. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, the Payor was authorized.to execute change order No. 21 of Chamberlain and Strain concerning cast iron pip e,fittings and valves used in the construction of reservoir. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, City Secretary June 4, 1937 SPECIAL MEETING 11 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, and McGee; and City Attorney King; and Mr. C ortelyou. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried, X25000.00 was ordered transfered from the Gas Fund to the Current Fund. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, $10,000 was ordered transfered from the Gas Fund to the Street Fund. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee end,carried, Mrs. Lucille Heck was employed to temporarily relieve Mrs. William Rhinehart on account of illness. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. i Mayor ATTEST: / t City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 7, 1937 5 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, Mireur, and McGee; and City Attorney King; and City Engineer Walker. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the bid of U. S. Foundry Company for pipe an4 fittings aggregating $13,308.35 was accepted. Motion byWatson, seconded by Segrest and carried, Gordon Grant was employed as Fireman at a sdlary of 4100.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried,, 'OBJ, Lorenz was employed to super- vise construction of the stockade at a salary of X3.00 per day. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase four traffic signal lights and sixty boulevard stop signs. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried, z surety bonds of Fritz L. Sneider and Pedro C. Rosas were approved. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, the Purchasing Agent was instructed to advertise for bids on 10,000 feet two inch cast iron screw pipe and 5000 feet of four inch cast iron screw pipe. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, the bill of Cowell end cleaver for general contract work on filter plant extension, being the sixth payment, in the amount of 41,712.42 was a]pproved and ordered paid. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried, Leo 11. J. Dielman be granted a license to pursue the occupation of architecture. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, Ben Huerta was employed as caretaker at the Library at a salary of $40.00 per month. Motion by Mires, seconded by Vuatson and carried, T. H. Haye's bond for housemoving in the amount of 41000.00 was approved. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. May or ATTEST: City Secretary ki SPECIAL MEETING June 7, 1937 7 ;00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, Mireur, and McGee; and City Attorney King; and City Engineer Walker; and Don Allen, Resident Engineer of the firm of Harrington and Cortelyou; and Mr. 'floods representing the P. W. A. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried, the City appropriate not to exceed $50.OD per month for the maintenance and operation of the National Reemployment office. The County having agreed to appropriate the same amount. r Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, the bid of San Jacinto Construction Company to install a twelve inch water line and an eight inch gas line across the ship channel furnishing the necessary labor, material, and equipment for $6,500.00 was accepted, subject to approval of City Attorney, and subject to execution of a contract after iexamination of matter by City Atty. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary June 8, 1937 SPECIAL MEETINcG Mayor 11 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, Mireur, and McGee; and City Attorney King. Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried, J. C. Bisset was appointed acting City Engineer at a salary of $350.00 per month and $50.00 per month car allowance,. bond. to be furnished in. -the amount. of $2500.00# Valor McCaughan having nominated Mr. Bisset for the position. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried, C. B. Kennington was allowed $25.00 per month for laboratory work in addition with his regular duties, effective June 1st. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, John Summa was granted a $10.00 per month increase in c -.r allowance, effective June 1st. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried, the salary of Gene Thomas, Fireman, was increased to $10.00 per month, effective June 1st. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary REGULAR MEETING June 8, 1937 0 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Watson, McGee and Mireur, Assist- ant City Engineer, Walker and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The offer of F. Bert Smith for the purchase of the $25,000.00 Fire Station Bonds at par and accrued interest, bearing all expense in the reissuance and obtaining the necessary legal opinions for a fee of 2% of the prindipal amount, was accepted. The reports of the Engineering and Police Department were read and ordered filed. The Minutes to date were read. corrected and approved Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The meeting re-dessed-A until Wednesday, June 9th at 5:00 P/M. Mayor, ATTEST: City Secretary, RECESS MEETING June 9, 1937 5:00 P/M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Watson, McGee and Mireur, City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker, John A. Mobley and F. Bert Smith, An Ordinance was read,repealing an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, authorizing the issuance of $ 25,000 of tax bearing bonds at the rate of 41.1f. per annum, payable semi-annually on the first day of February and August of each year, to mature serially over a period of twenty (20) years with each bond being of the denomination of one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars; designating said bonds as "City of Corpus Christi Fire Station Bonds Series 19370; prescribing form of said bonds and form of interest coupons;providing a proper tax levy for the payment of the prin- cipal and the interest on said bonds; enacting provisions incident and relating to the k purpose of this Ordinance; providing for the Mayor to take charge of said bonds prior to the sale thereof; and declaring an emergency. The Charter rule was suspended by the.following vote: McCaughan Aye Mireur Aye Watson Aye Segrest Aye McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following votes McCaughan Aye Mireur. Aye Watson Aye Segrest Aye McGee Aye An Ordinance was read - AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $259000 OF TAX BEARING BONDS AT THE RATE OF 41 PER ANNUM, PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY ON THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY AND AUGUST OF EACH YEAR TO MATURE SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) YEARS WITH EACH BOND BEING OF THE DENOM- INATION OF ONE THOUSAND ($10000.00) DOLLARS; DESIGNATING SAID BONDS AS "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FIRE STATION BONDS SERIES 1937"; PRESCRIBING FORM OF SAID BONDS AND THE FORM OF INTEREST COUPONS; PROVIDING A PROPER TAX LEVY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RE- LATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR TO TAKE CHARGE OF SAID BONDS PRIOR TO THE SALE THEREOF; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughan Aye Mireur Aye Watson Aye Segrest Aye McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote McCaughan Aye Mireur Aye Watson Aye Segrest Aye - McGee Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Engineer was authorized to grant a temporary permit to Jack Bonner for the erection of a sheet iron building on Leopard and Culbertson Streets, subject to removal on thirty (30) days notice, Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was instructed to ask for bids on 1500 feet of 22 inch fire hose, 400 feet of lz inch fire hose, 300 feet of 3/4 inch hose, 4 shut-off nozzles, 4-3/4 inch nozzles, 4 - 12 inch nozzles and 1 fog nozzle. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor City Sec eta y. I— SPECIAL MEETING June 11, 1937 9:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee, Watson and Segrest. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Firm, Kleberg, Eckhardt & Lowe were employed to represent the City in connection with the City Zoning and Planning Board, acting as counsel for said Board in preparing ordinance for passage for the consideration of $1,500.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. _ ATTEST: City Secretary, SPECIAL MEETING June 12, 1937 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan,,Commissioners,Mireur, McGee, Watson and Segrest and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute change orders #10 and #11 of the McKenzie Construction Company, concerning the omission of item #16 from contract, and additional construction described in detail in change order #11. . An Ordinance was read - PROVIDING FOR CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH E. B. WARD, WARD & BROWN, MOURSUND, BALL, MOURSUND & BERGSTROM, ATTORNEYS, TO DEFEND THE SUIT OF FRED P. HAYWARD ET ALL VERSUS THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.AND ANY OTHER SUIT OR SUITS WHICH MAY BE BROUGHT UPON THE SO-CALLED BONDS CLAIMED BY PLAINTIFFS, IN SAID SUIT, OR ANY OF THE OTHER SO-CALLED,BONDS OF THE SAME THREE SERIES, OR UPON CLAIMS ASSERTED BY REASON OF OWNERSHIP OF SAID SO-CALLED BONDS; APPROVING CONTRACT TENDERED AIv'D. , AUTHORIZING, DIRECTING AND EMPOWERING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ENTER INTO THE SAME AND EXECUTE THE SAME IN BEHALF OF THE CITI, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT"OF.FEES; DECLARING. RULE _. OF COIISTRUCTION AS , TO 'EFFECT ' OF PARTIAL, _:IN- VALIDITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughan Aye Mireur Aye Watson Aye Segrest Aye McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: McCaughan Aye Mireur Aye Watson Aye Segrest Aye McGee, Aye A Resolution was read - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CONTROLLER AND CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS.CHRISTI TO.EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BROCK & ROBERTS, A -PARTNERSHIP, AND CHARLES_ W. DAWSON, F.A.I.A., ARCHITECTS, FOR THE DESIGN AND SUPER- VISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NOW RE- SIDENCE AT 511 SOUTH BROADWAY, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE USE AS A PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: McCaughan Aye Mireur Aye Watson Aye . Segrest Aye McGee Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: McCaughan Aye Mireur Aye Watson Aye • Segrest Aye; McGee Aye A Resolution was read - AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI THROUGH ITS MAYOR AND CONTROLLER TO EXECUTE A LEASE ON 141.62 ACRES OF LAND IN LIVE OAK COUNTY TO REEVES BROWN FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR AT THE RENTAL OF ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following -vote: McCaughan Aye Mireur Aye Watson Aye Segrest Aye McGee Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: McCaughan Aye Mireur Aye Watson Aye Segrest Aye • McGee Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned;.'. Mayor. ,. ATTEST: City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING June 14, 1937 9:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Charge for a permit for the erection of additional docks by the Nueces County Navigation District was waived. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Mcgee and carried: f Proposition of I. J. Newman to find a purchaser for the City Hall Improvement Bonds in the amount of $35,000.00, to pay all expenses incident to reissuance for a fee of 2;,' was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and -carried The bid of Newman.& Company and H. C. 1. Burt & Company for the $35,000.00 City Hall Improvement Bonds at par and accrued interest; was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Catherine Highsmith was temporarily 266 . employed as secretary to the City Attorney at $80.00 per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Bill of -the League of Texas Municipalities ' ending in the amount of $100.00 for membership dues for the year /tj February 28, 1938, was approved and ordered paid: Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: 0. H. Johnson was granted a license to practice architecture upon payment of the usual fee. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. City Secretaty REGULAR MEETING June 15., 1937 7:$0 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King,'Assistant City Engineer Walker and Assistant Chief of Police Sam J. Fritter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried:'Expenses of Irving Dietz, Jr. to Austin to take a course in the Health Laboratory relative to the operation of the new Sewer Plant, were ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Feriner & Beane and W. K. Ewing Company: were granted fifteen days in which to submit a proposition to build an additional water line from Calallen to Corpus Christi, it being understood that the City would'be at liberty to hear any similar propositions offered. ., Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; Permission to close Winnebago Street from Waco to Carrizo Streets June 19th was granted. M. E. Johnson appeared before the Council with reference to a lease for the operation of the airport. The matter was referred to Commissioner McGee. Phil Williams appeared before the Council, presenting a claim for property used by the City in the paving of Agnes Street. The matter was referred to the City Attorney; An Ordinance was read - REPEALING "AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL'OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $359000 OF TAX BEARING BONDS AT THE RATE OF 42fPER ANNUM, PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY, ON THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY AND AUGUST OF EACH YEAR TO MATURE SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD OF TWENTY (20) YEARS, WITH_EACH BOND BEING OF THE DENOMINATION OF`ONE" THOUSAND ($10000.00) DOLLARS; DESIGNATING SAID BONDS AS "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,'TEXAS, CITY HALL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1937"; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS, AND THE FORM OF INTEREST COUPONS; PROVIDING A PROPER TAX LEVY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND THE INTEREST OF SAID BONDS; ENACTING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE MAYOR TO TAKE CHARGE OF SAID BONDS PRIOR TO THE SALE THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Absent Thos. R. McGee _ ,Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Joseph Mireur Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Joseph Mireur Aye An Ordinance was read AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $55,000.00 OF TAX -BEARING BONDS AT THE RATE OF 44, PER ANNULI, PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY ON THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY AND AUGUST OF EACH YEAR TO MATURE An Ordinance was read - SERIALLY OVER A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) YEARS, 'KITH EACH BOND BEING'OF THE DENOMINATION OF ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00) DOLLARS; DESIGNATING SAID BONDS AS "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI•, TEXAS, CITY HALL IMPROVEMENT -BONDS, SERIES 1937"; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS, AND THE FORM OF -INTEREST COUPONS; PROVIDING A PROPER TAX LEVY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND THE INTER- EST OF SAID BONDS; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING "FOR THE MAYOI1 TO' TAKE CHARGE OF SAID BONDS PRIOR TO THE SALE THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Chdrter:Rule,�wassuspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye D. A. Segrest Aye C. 0, Watson Absent ' T. R. McGee Aye Joseph Mireur Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye D. A. Segrest Aye C.O. Watson Absent T. R. McGee Aye - Joseph Mireur Aye REPEALING - "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, EMPOWERING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WOOD SHERMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, PROVIDING FOR THEEXTENSION AND RECONDITIONING OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING FOR THE SUM OF $279220.00 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS PRE- PARED BY MORRIS L. LEVY, ARCHITECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Absent T. R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye .Joseph Mireur Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Absent T. R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye - Joseph Mireur Aye Dr. C. 0. Watson arrived.at the meeting. An Ordinance was read - AUTHORIZING, EMPOrr9ERING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PCO OD SHERMAN CONSTRUCT- ION COMPANY PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION AND RECONDI- TIONING OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING FOR THE SUM OF $279110.00, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS PREPARED BY MORRIS L. LEVY, ARCHI- TECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. - The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Aye T. R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Joseph Mireur Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan- Aye C. 0. Watson • Aye T. R. McGee Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Joseph Mireur Aye Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Purchasing Agent was instructed to purchase the fire hose needed. A letter was read from the Recreation Council, requesting the approval of the Council in the recreation program to conduct public recreation.activities on all grounds and facili- ties owned or controlled by the City, that the Recreation Council be granted jurisdiction over all such facilities, and requesting several improvements in the facilities now in ti69 use. Hugh Henry, Recreation Director, was advised that the Council would be glad to cooper- ate to the full extent of their ability and commended the Recreation'Council for the work done, Bids for concession rights on the Pleasure Pier were submitted by the following: Superior Ice Cream Company $75.00 W. H. Little 35.00 Theodore Katakalos 100.00 ` No action was taken. A Petition was presented and read, protesting the disturbance occasioned by the Saddlerock Grill, Police Commissioner Watson stated that the matter had been corrected, The report of the Fire Marshall for the month of May was read and ordered filed, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the bill of the Flexible Sewer Rod Equipment Company in the amount of $317.54 for sewer equipment purchased by the former Administration on a ninety day approval basis, was approved and ordered paid. A Resolution was read AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BRAN,IFF AIRWAYS, INC. AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye , C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye T. R. McGee Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye ; Joe Mireur Aye s C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye T. R. McGee Aye Ernest Horn appeared before the Council, complaining of the noise and hazard created by the shooting gallery located on Starr Street. He was advised that it would be investigated and corrected, There being no further business, ATTEST: City Secretar , the meeting adjourned. Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING June 16,:1937 4:00 P. M, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest and Mireur. Motion by Segrest,seconded by Mireur add carried: D, Jenkins was employed as blacksmith, effective June 3rd at $90.00 per month. Motion ley Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Solon Slossom was employed in the Garage Department, effective June.2nd at $70.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: 1_9 VJK.Z' City Secr Lary. =�l1fJ SPECIAL MEETING June 16, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, McGee and Watson and City Attorney King. Bid opened and read on the Otis Elevator Company for an elevator installed in the City Hall at a cost of $4,990.00.- The bid was ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the Charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: 101 /1 YCL_ a — City Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING June 17, 1937 10:00 A. M. - Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Segrest, McGee and Mireur, City Attorney King, Mr. Cortelyou, Mr, A. J. McKenzie, Mr, G. C. Street, Jr, Mr. Woods represent ing the P. W. A., Don Allen and M. G. Eckhardt. The matter of the failure of the sewer line, and the laying of a water and gas line across the ship channel were discussed. No action was taken. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. / Mayor. ATTEST: City Se reta�, + SPECIAL MEETING June 17; 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson,,Segrest, Mireur and McGee. A bid was submitted by the American Elevator Company at a cost of $4,865.00 for an elevator to be installed in the City Hall Building. It wqs noted this bid was submitted at 6:00 P.M June 16th and the time for receiving bids was 5:00 P. M., June 16th Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; The bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company for gas purchased during the month of May in the amount of $8,297.96 was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried ;.Surety Bond in the amount of $1,000.00 of Robert Walker, Assistant City Engineer, was approved. Ed Williams submitted a bid of $4,000.00 to revise the City Charter and codify all ordi- nances now in effect. Commissioner Mireur, City Attorney King -and Purchasing Agent D'Unger were appointed to investigate the matter and make recommendations to the Council. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City SecretdLryo SPECIAL MEETING Mayor June 18, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Mireur and Segrest, City Attorney King and Assistant City Engineer Walker. I 271 Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and.carried: :Purchase of an Otis Elevator for the City Hall Building at a•cost of $4,990.00 was authorized,,subject to execution of contract! Motion -by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried The following were employed in connect- ion with lae operation of the new Sewer Disposal Plant. S. L. Allison at.a salary of $225.00 per month. • Roy Hinton at a salary of $125.00 per month. Irving Dietz, Jr. at a salary of $125.00 per month. Ivan Corey at a salary of $100.00 per month. • Harvey; Davis at a salary of $ 90.00 per month. Gregorio Garcia at a salary of $100.00 per month. One-half of S. L..Allisonts salary is to be paid by the McKenzie Construction Company until the plant is completed and accepted by the City. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: the Purchasing.Agent was authorized to offer the Renfro Furniture Company $100.00 for a desk and two chairs. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City S ecre ary SPECIAL MEETING June 21, 1937 5:00'P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, McGee and Mireur and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bill of Cowell and Weaver in the amount of $500.00, the final payment on the Filteration Plant at Calallen, was approved and ordered paid. Bids were opened and read from the following firms; on 10,000 feet of 2" cast iron pipe, and 5,000 feet of 4" cast iron pipe. SAN ANTONIO MACHINE & SUPPLY COMPANY: 10,000 ft. of 2" pipe $21.75 per 100 ft. $2175.00 5,000 ft. of 4" pipe 50.00 per 100 ft. 2500,00 Discount,2f for cash in ten days Net Price - $4581.50 CRANE COMPANY: 100.000 ft. of 2" pipe 25¢ per ft. 2500.00 59000 ft. of 4" pipe 62¢ per ft. 3100.00 Total - $5600.00 NATIONAL CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY: McWAYNE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY: 109000 109000 ft. of 2" pipe $26.15 per 100 ft. 2615.00 of 4" pipe 5,000 ft. of Flex-klamp mechanical joints 65¢' per ft. 3250.00 5590.00 5,000 ft. of 4" mechanical joints Total - $5865.00 ft. ALAMO IRON WORKS: 5,000 ft. of 4" Bell and Spigot Pipe 5.2,d per ft. 2600.00 10,000 ft. of 2" pipe $24.20 per 100 ft. 2420.00. 59000 ft. of 4" Pipe 58.70 per 100 ft. 2935.00 Total T53555.00 The above "Standard" thread 10,000 ft. of 2" pipe $23.45 per 100 ft. 2345.00 59000 ft. of 4" pipe 54.65 per 100 ft. 2732.50 Total - $5077.50 The above "Over -sized" threads McWAYNE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY: 109000 ft. of 2" pipe $ .214 per ft. 2140.00 59000 ft. of 4" pipe .69 per ft. 3450.00 5590.00 5,000 ft. of 4" mechanical joints 60¢ per ft. 3000.00 5,000 ft. of 4" Bell and Spigot Pipe 5.2,d per ft. 2600.00 2723 STANDARD SANITARY MANUFACTURING COMPANY: 10,000 ft. of 2" Pipe $23 .05.per 100 ft. 2305.00 5,000 ft. of 4" Pipe 58.70 per 100 ft. 2935.00 Total - $5240.00 AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY: 10,000 ft. of 2" Pipe 26¢ per ft. 12600.00 59000 ft. of 4" Pipe 572 per ft. 2875.00 Total - 5475.00 5,000 ft. of 4" Simplex Mecbanical joints 652¢' per ft. 3275.00 Bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required bythe City Charter Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: $25,000.00 was'transferred from the gas fund to the current fund. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: ,An electric welding machine was author- ized to be purchased for the `.:Garage,• Department at the cost of $210.00. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The Audited Vouchers report for May covering the issuance of Vouchers numbered 2426 to 3550 inclusive, was approved and action of the Mayor and Controller in signing same, ratified. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: A sufficient amount of Tax Certificate be fees/set aside to protect the issuance of same at the discretion of the Tax Assessor and I - Collector in.referring items over $10.00 to the Council. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r City. Sec etar . REGULAR MEETING June 22, 1937 7:30 P:. Me Members -Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson and Segrest, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Assistant City Engineer Walker, Chief of Police Lowman, Mr. Cortelyou and Don Allen. The offer of Mrs. May Goodwin of $25.00 for two weeks' rent for the ground south of the San Antonio Machine and Supply Company to conduct a medicine show, was accepted. Motion'by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was instructed to advertise for bids for two chlorinators for water treatment at the Calallen Plant, Motion -by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bid of Claude Boatwright of $800.00 for painting the stand pipe was accepted. Dr. L. C. Arnim, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council with reference to the appointment of a safety council,.- the purposes of which were outlined and a list of the appointees submitted to the Council.for approval. Dr. Arnim was advised ` that the matter would be given some thought and the appointees confirmed later.: Motion'by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase tn.e carloads of lime. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase two tapping machines and one priming pump for use in the Water and Gas De- partment. Motion'by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The permit to 6perate a shooting gallery, located on Starr Street was revoked. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The bill of Smith and Walker in the amount of $500.00 for the fourth payment on construction of the pump house was approved and ordered paid. An Ordinance was read - AMENDING AN ORDINANCE DATED THE 30TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1935, BEING NUMBERED 509, RECORDED IN VOLUME 81 PAGE 582, OF THE ORDINANCE RE- CORDS, BY ADDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND STRIKING OUT OTHER PROVISIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye T. R. McGee Absent The love Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur - Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye T. R. McGee Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, e -4o Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary El SPECIAL MEETING June 22, 1937 8:30 P. M. P� Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, and Segrest, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Mr. Cortelyou, Don Allen, Mr. Woods, and Mr. A. J. McKenzie Ways and means for replacement of the broken sewer line were discussed and it was decided that application be made to.the Federal Government for funds with which to reconstruct this line. City Attorney King was instructed to dispatch a telegram, requesting the grant. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT E� City Secretary,,,,/ SPECIAL MEETING June 23, 1937 5:00 P. M. Mayor, Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest,/City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Permission was granted to Maijor Walker of Fort Sam Houston, to establish a recruiting station for possibly three months at the Artesian Park. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bid of San Antonio Machine & Supply Company for 10,000 feet of 2 inch pipe and 5,000 feet of 4 inch pipe, was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur anal carried:, Luther Marshall was employed at the Sewer Disposal Plant, effective June 15th at a salary of $125.00 per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bill of Harrington and Cortelyou in the amount of $81.50 for supervision fees in the construction of the sewer plant, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: $ 2,500.00 was ordered transferred from the Water Fund to the Water Reservoir Construction Fund. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ATTEST- Mayor. P y 6ecre SPECIAL MEETING June 24, 1937 5:00 P.M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King« Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Periodical estimate for partial pay- ment No. 15, Docket No. 1186-R of Chamberlain & Strain in the amount of $1992.82 for reservoir construction was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Periodical estimate for partial pay- ment No, 11 of the McKenzie Construction Company for Sewer Plant extension construction in the amount of $4,681.28, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: House moving bonds'of W. E. Brennan and Alberto Diaz in the amount of $1,000.00 each, were approved. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: fur6hasing Agent was instructed to advertise for bids on a Street Maintainer. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Mrs.'Bessie Bruchmiller was employed in the Water and Gas Office to obtain data in connection with the sewer charge at $75.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ATTEST: f City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING June 29,•-1937 4:30 P.M. Members Present:.,Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Segrest and Mireur, City Attorney, City Engineer Bisset, Mr. 17m. Shaffer and Mr. Chas. Slemp, representinZ the Seagraves Fire Engine Co. The matter of purchasing a fire engine was discussed, Mr. Chas. Slemp pointing out the merits of his engine. No action was taken. Motion by Sgrest, seconded by Mireur, and carried, the Purchasing Agent was instruct- ed topurchase one #12 Cameron r aw�,water,-river=pump:.- r Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the Purchasing Agent was instructed to purchase --.one #12 Cameron Pump for filter transfer work. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase two fifty -horse -power General :Electric, type K -F Motors. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST:/ City Secretar REGULAR MEETING June 29, 1937 7:30 P. M. . Members Present: Mayor.McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur and McGee, City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: City Attorney King was instructed to in- vestigate the ownership of the gasoline equipment and advise Barry Orr, local Agent of the Gulf Refining Company. A petition of the Pentecostal Holiness Church was read, requesting the shelling of Mar- guerite Street from 13th Street to 15th Street, and 15th Street from Marguerite Street to Agnes Street. The matter was referred to Commissioner McGee. A petition of the property owners, business firms and others of the North Beach section, requesting the Council to have the Nueces Transportation Company to extend its service to the south end of the cause -way, was read and was taken under advisement. Gasoline bids were read from the following firms for furnishing the City gasoline for a ninety day period. Humble Oil & Refining Company Cities Service Oil Co. Turner Oil Company Gandy -Robertson Oil Co. Texas Company Mann-Hefley Oil Co. Magnolia petroleum Co. Gulf Refining Company 102¢ plus tax 102¢ plus tax 15'¢ including tax 14�¢ including tax 102¢ plus tax 10¢ plus tax 102¢ plus tax 102¢ plus tax The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours. A letter was read from C. E. Coleman, requesting that traffic lights be installed at Port Avenue and Agnes Street, and at Morgan Avenue and Staples Street. It was noted that the former location was outside the city -limits. Traffic lights were ordered installed at the latter location. Motion by Segrest, seconded by-MCGee and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute change order #15 of Harrington & Cortelyou, concerning kick -back regulations# Change con- sisted in amending section 3 of regulations pursuant to so called kick -back statute by altering the time in which -Le affidavit may be delivered from 3 days.to.7 days. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bartlett Cocke was to be granted a license to pursue occupation of architecture. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The bill of the Vernon Law Book Company for Texas Digest for the City Attorney in the amount of $325.00 less $19.50 discount, was approved and ordered paid. Motion by McGee, ijeconded by Segrest and carried: House moving bond in the amount of $1,000.00 for Jose V. Barrera was approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; The Mayor appointed the following as members of the Safety Council. 1. Exchange Club 2, Optimist Club 3, Rotary Club 4. Kiwanis Club 5. Lions Club 6. Veterans of Foreign Wars 7, C. C. police Department 8, Sheriff's Department 9. City of Corpus Christi 10, C. C. Schools 11. Business & Prof. Women's Club 12, Ministerial Alliance 13. Knights of Columbus Dwight Carlson H. B. Holloway Ned Stewart Clarence Tillman Harry Loehr Oscar Meyers Luther Sanders George Lowman N. D. Huie William Shely Dr. C. 0. Watson, Judge Pritchett Dr, E. H. Hereford Miss Corrie FitzSimmons Mrs, M. G. Lee Rev. Theo Binford Peter Dunn A ti7'6 14, American Legion (Business & Prof. Mens, Post) DeWitt Magee 15. Judge Paul Snyder 16, Insurance JTnderwriters t Harry Jergens 17, Cotton Exchange Jerry Schulz 18, Jr. Chamber of Commerce Charles MacManus 19, Parent & Teacherls Assin Mrs. J. P. Mitchell 20. Latin-American organizations Lee Campbell 21. Constable, Prec. #1 Dan Sullivan 22. Nueces Transportation Co. Ed C. Eckstrom Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: City Engineer and Water Superintendent-."' were instructed to proceed with construction of additions to the settling basins at Calallen Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Edmund Williams was employed to revise the City Charter for the consideration of $500.40. Motion by Segrest, seconded -by Mireur and carried; The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase two 4 inch water meters, 2000 feet of 3/4 inch pipe and 1000 feet of 1 inch pipe. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Allen Evans was employed as assistant to the Warehouse Department, effective July 1st at a salary of $85.00 per month. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: J. W. Shaw was employed as City Electri- cian at a salary of $ 135.00 per month to replace Zell Tower who resigned his position in that capacity. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Claude Whittaker was to be given -notice that his services were no longer required after Junq 30th, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. � r - Mayor, ATTEST: City Secretar . SPECIAL MEETING June 30, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee, Segrest and 14ireurf City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Terrell Bartlett, John Mobley, Sam L. Austin, Attorney Gibson, representing the W. K. Ewing Company and Fenner & Beane Company, and M. E. Allison. Fenner & Beane Company and W. K. Ewing Company submitted a proposal for the construction of the water line from Calallen to Corpus Christi. No action was taken. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ayor. ATTEST City Secretar . SPECIAL MEETING July 2nd 11:00 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur, McGee,,City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Don Allen and Mr. Floods. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: J. W. Wheeler and AuturA Casares were employed to check the by-passes in the water and gas system at a salary of $75,00 per..month each. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Penalty and interest.rates regularly charged in the collection of dclinquent taxes are to be waived and.per�alty of 2-21�, to be charged.during the month of July, 5f during August and 72% during September. On and after October 1st, full rates are to be restored. City Attorney was instructed to prepare resolution to -this effect. An Ordinance was read - t AUTHORIZING, EMPOWERING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND THE CITY CON- TROLLER OF THE CITY,OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SAN JACINTO CONSTRUCT- ION COMPANY PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWELVE INCH CAST IRON WATER MAIN AND AN EIGHT INCH CAST IRON GAS MAIN ACROSS THE SHIP CHANNEL IN THE CITY, OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, A DISTANCE OF, APPROXIMATELY FIVE LIUNDRED FEET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS PREPARED BY THE CITY ENGINE^R OF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee AlTe- The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye. There being no further business, ATTEST: City Sec etar the meeting adjourned. 1�Iayor. SPECIAL MEETING July 2, 1937 4:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur and McGee, Assistant City Attorney Carr. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Mann-Hefley Oil Company was awarded a hinety day contract to furnish the City with gasoline. Motion by Tylireur, seconded by Segrest and carried; Appointment of Joe Downey, 7% %. Chap- man and J. F. Fouch as members of the Board of Equalization, was ratified and compensation of $150.00 each was to 'Ce made. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Robert Walker was appointed as Executive Secretary to the Planning Board, duties to be in addition to his regular duties as Assistan City Engineer at a combined salary of $ 200.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. mayor-. ATTEST: City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING July 3, 1937 12:30 A. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson-, Segrest, Mireur and McGee and Assistant City Attorney Carr. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Car allowance of Gordon Lee Adami is to be transferred to Raymond Vetters, and the allowance formerly allowed Raymond Vetters, transferred to Gordon Lee Adami. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Claude Mlittaker was allowed ten days vacation with pay. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Be d ti 278 to be relieved of duty, effective at once. A Resolution was read - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CONTROLLER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT'WITH J. BEN STONER APPRAISAL COM- PANY OF SAN ANTONIO, EEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCURING EXPERT ASSISTANCE FOR THE ASSESS- ING DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN THE REVISION OF THE UNIT SYST12.1,0F EQUALIZATION OF LAND AND BUILDING VALUES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AND AD- JACENT TERRITORY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAXATION, PRO- VIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF FEES THEREFOR IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ($3,600.00) DOLLARS, APPROPRIATING SUCH SUM OUT OF THE CURRENT FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMIERGENCY. - The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye. Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. P.?cCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye' C. 0, Watson Aye' D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Harold A. Carr is to be designated as Acting Assistant City Attorney. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Sec etar . SPECIAL MEETING July 3-, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners, Watson, Mireur and McGee, Mr,'A. V. Busbee, Representative of the.American-La France Fire Engine Company appeared before the Council and discussed at length, the merits of the American -La France Fire Engines. No action was taken. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Se retao REGULAR MEETING July 69 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, McGee and Mireur, City Engineer Bisset, Assistant City Engineer Walker, Chief of Police Lowman and City Attorney King, P. R. Sykes presented a petition to shell and oil 13th Street from Morgan to Ayres Streets, and also to install a street light on 13th Street opposite the Church of the Assembly of God. Sam Ferris appeared beforethe Council, requesting permission to erect a store building on Kennedy and Minton Streets. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute change order No. 23 of Chamberlain & Strain, concerning a ninety day extension for time of tiiU completion of the Mater Reservoir Project. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute change order No, 22 of Chamberlain & Strain, concerning kick -back regulations. The following bids were submitted for waste paper -that accumulates in the Incinerator by The American Waste Paper Company Corrugated boxes : : . . . . . . . . . . 20¢ per cwt. Newspapers, books and magazines. . . 21¢ Mixed paper . . . . . 112¢ The Alco Waste Paper Company: , Newspapers and magazines 20¢ Per cwt. Cartons . . . . . . . . 15¢ Mixed paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10¢ Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur, and carried:'The bid of the American Waste Paper Com- pany was accepted. Motion by.Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried:' Bids are to be re -advertised for a fire engine. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and Carried: R: F: Calhoun was employed as a fireman at salary of $120.00 per month, effective July 7th. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried Assistant City Engineer Walker is to assume work of completing stockade. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchasing Agent was instructed to purchase additional pipe and fittings for further extension and improvement of the water system under bids previously furnished.' Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: The report of.the Planning Board was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried. The bill of Terrell Bartlett, Engineers in the amount of $288.10,for field expense in connection with P. W. A. Project 1186-R was approved and ordered paid. Bids were opened and read for two chlorinators. Wallace & Tiernan Company, Inc. submitted the only bid as follows: One - M.S.V.M. Chlorinator,equipped with one 4# and one 10# orifice and usual accessories. . . . . . 1 . . -. ."$1,275.00 F. 0, B. CorpusChristi. One - M.S.V.M. Chlorinator A-303, equipped with 40#, 150# and 360# orifices with usual accessories and parts . .-$199420'50 F. 0. B. Corpus Christi. Supervision of installation included. The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight.hours as required by the Charter. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: 'The voucher report for the month of June was approved and the action of the Mayor and Controller in signing vouchers 3551 to 4693 inclusive, was ratified. Fire reports for the month of June were read and ordered filed. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Electrician's bond on Willard F. Warns in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried;' Purchase of a car load of cement was authorized. All minutes to date were read, corrected and approved. There being no further business, ATTEST S City Secretary. the meeting adjourned. Mayor. `� 4#8® SPECIAL MEETING July 8, 1937 5:00-pe,,M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Engineer Bisset and City Attorney King,. A Resolution.was read; - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY'OF CORPUS CHRISTI'ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, A -CORPORATION PROVIDING FOR THE FURN- ISHING OF ALL MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR THE ERECTION AND COMPLETION OF ONE ELECTRIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR,AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule 'was 'suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos..R. McGee Aye A. Resolution was read; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON'BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO REQUEST THE PUBLIC WORKS•ADMINISTRATION BY A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER REQUEST NO. 17 EXTENDING THE TIME OF COMPLETION OF P. W. A. PROJECT N0, 8864 FOR A PERIOD OF SEVENTY DAYS'FROM THE 15th DAY OF JUNE, 1379 WAIVING THE PENALTY PROVIDED FOR IN PARAGRAPH 249 PAGE 35 OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENT PRO- VIDING FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DELAYED COMPLETION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The'Charter rule was `suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R.' McGee Aye The Resolution was passed by the following votes A. C. McCaughan Aye ` Jo'e Mireur' ' ' ' ' ' Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ' Th`os'. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read; - APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 15 TO PUBLIC WORKS ADMINIS- TRATION PROJECT NO. 8864 , AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ( COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED), TO FURNISH LABOR AND MATERIAL TO INSTALL CERTAIN PIPE, PUMPS AND EQUIPMENT BETWEEN MANHOLES 176 AND 1792 IN ACCORDANCE PrITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED BY AND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CORTELYOU AND HARRINGTON, ENGINEERS, AT FIELD COST AND APPROPRIATING $89000.00 FROM THE GAS FUND WITH WHICH TO PAY THE COSTS OF SUCH CONTRACT. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye ' Thos. R. McGee Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: WITH REFERENCE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ACCEPTING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF WORK PERFORMED BY MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION - COMPANY UNDER PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT NO. 8864 (WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS) AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; TO FILING BY THE CONTRACTOR THE CONSENT OF ITS SURETY CONSTITUTING ACCEPTANCE BY THE CONTRACTOR OF THIS RESOLUTION; TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE NOT AFFECTING THE CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR THIRTY DAYS SUPERINTENDENCE OF OPERATIONS; TO NECESSITY OF APPRO- VAL BY STATE ENGINEER BEFORE RESOLUTION BECOMESTEFFECTIVE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: • A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R..McGee Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: • A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye_ D. A. Segrest Aye Thos R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read: - AUTHORIZING -AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY -OF CORPUS CHRISTI CN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH E. G. CHAMBERLAIN•AND E. P. STRAIN, A CO -PARTNERSHIP, DOING BUSINESS UNDER THE CO -PARTNERSHIP NAME OF CHAMBERLAIN & STRAIN OF -SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS; WHICH AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR -AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF P.W.A. PROJECT 11869 THE ACCEPTANCE OF PARTS AND PARCELS OF SAID PROJECT, WITH PROVISIONS FOR THE RETENTION BY THE CITY OF• CERTAINFUNDS OUT OF THE FINAL ESTIMATE DUE CHAMBERLAIN & STRAIN UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF INTEREST ON THE SUMS RETAINED AND PROVIDING FOR ARRANGEMENTS FOR -COM- PLETION OF THE PROJECT, SAID AGREEMENT AND ALL TERMS THEREOF BEING SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; -A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye • D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye - Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Permit to operate a shooting gallery by'r Walter Warnkers, was authorized. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company in the amount of $8,236.48 for gas purchased during the month of June was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Purchase of a Chlorinator type M.S.V.M.- A-303 at a cost of $1,942.50 was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING July 10, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The purchase of a one and one-half ton International Truck for the Water & Gas Department at the cost of $841.71 was authorized. Motion by McGee, seconded by Watson and carried: The purchase of a one and one-half ton Dodge Truck for the Street Department at the cost of $973.00 was authorized.. Bids were opened and.read for a Street Grader: J. D. Adams Company . . . . . . . . . . . $5,369.00 Bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried:. $259.50 was ordered transferred from the 102 - Current Account to the City Hall Construction Fund. to Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Advance payment of $259,50/be made to Morris L. Levy as Architect fees, was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: ,The following increases in pay, effecti July 16th, were authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The salary of John L. Wilson was in- creased to $65.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: M. M. Kirk was employed as a police- man at a salary of $120.00 per month. Bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned! Mayor. ATTEST: City Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING July 12, 1937 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest & Mir-eur. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Permit to construct a store build- ing on Kennedy and Minton Street by Sam Ferris was authorized on the advice of the City Attorney. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Esmiel Salinas was employed as a fireman at $100.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST �� ' Mayor. slack Hamilton raised to $130.00 per month -George Blethen " 150.00 -Dave.Allen " " 130.00 -Ike Elliff " " 130.00 -Bill Priestly " " 130.00 -J. M. Williams " " 120.00 Addie Herro " " 120.00 Robert Sunberg " " 120.00 -Roy Stephens " " ,120.00 -George Poulos " " 120.00 -Joe Nogueira " " 120.00 -Walter Jones " " 120.00 J. L. Moon " " 120.00 .-Fritz Schneider " " 120.00 -Pedro Rosas " " 120.00 Motion by McGee, seconded by Mireur and carried.: The following raises effective July 16th were authorized. W. W. Dunlap raised from $3.75 to $4.50 per day. Wallace Franks " It $65.00 to $85.00 per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The salary of John L. Wilson was in- creased to $65.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: M. M. Kirk was employed as a police- man at a salary of $120.00 per month. Bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned! Mayor. ATTEST: City Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING July 12, 1937 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest & Mir-eur. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Permit to construct a store build- ing on Kennedy and Minton Street by Sam Ferris was authorized on the advice of the City Attorney. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Esmiel Salinas was employed as a fireman at $100.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST �� ' Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING July 12, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Brik .?i I-+O Watson, County Judge Paul Snyder, County -Commissioner Gandy, Dr. E. 14. Hereford, Reverend W. C. Munds, Mr. 0, N. Stephens, Mrs. Miss Alice Overton',/ L. H. Baskin, Dr. McIver Furman, J. E. Bell, Robert Sorrell, Dr, Estill Bickley, Dr. G. W. Luckey and Dr. J. W. E. H. Beck. The meeting was called by the Mayor to discuss the question with the State Health Depart- ment, of establishing a City -County Health Unit. The matter was discussed pro and con and a committee composed of'the following members was appointed to investigate the feasi- bility of such a unit.- - The City Health Commissioner - Dr. C. 0, Watson Judge - Paul Snyder City Supt. of Schools - Dr. E. H. Hereford County Health Officer - Dr. Estill Bickley Representing the Nueces County Medical Association - Dr. McIver Furman Representing the Health Commi- - ttee of the Chamber of Commerce - Rev. W. C. Munds. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Mayor., City Seordtaryd SPECIAL MEETING July 13', 1937 1. 11: A. M, Members Presant: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, McGee and Watson, City Attorney King, C. D. Johns and John S. McCampbell, Motion by Mireur, secorlded by Segrest and carried: Change order of Mood Sherman Con- struction Company for certain changes in the remodeling of the City Hall, involving the additional cost of $162.48, was authorized. purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on 10,000.feet 3/4 inch and 10,000 feet 1 inch copper service pipe, and 40,000 lbs. of pig lead. Attorney C. D. Johns, representing the Seagraves Fire Engine Company, requested the Council to withdrqw its asking for bids for a fire truck, and carry out the contract of purchase entered into by the former Council for the purchase of a Seagraves fire truck. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bid of J. D. Adams Company of $5,369.00 for a Street Grader was accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The bill of the J. D. Adams Company in i the amount of $5,369.00 for a Street Grader was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The payment of expenses of fireman E. F. Johnson to attend'firements Convention at A. & M. College, was authorized, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Se reta . REGULAR MEETING July 139 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, and Assistant City Engineer Walker, .The proposition submitted.to the Council for numbering the houses of the City, was re- ferred to the Finance Commissioner Mireur and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried; That a sewer connection for property owners on Palmer Street, a distance of approximately 280 feet, be made by the City and expenses of material to be borne by the property owners. Fire, Engineers'. and police reports for the month of June were read and ordered filed, Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; Gottlich Street between 16th and 17th Streets is to be closed and lots 16, 17, 48 and 49, block 1401 - Bay Terrace No. 2 16 revert do ' th*e-' f'ormer''owners. ' ' • The minutes were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST &' City Se retary' SPECIAL MEETING July 13, 1937 8;30 P. M. Mayor Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segreet and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Water Superintendent Cunningham, Mr, Woods, Don Allen and H. Be Tellyer. H. Be Tellyer, representative of the Gifford Hill Pipe Company of Dallas, and Don Allen submitteda, proposition to the Council for the Oonstruction of a water line from Calallen to Corpus Christi. The matter 'was taken -underadvisement. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried; The resignation of policeman D. D. Craig was accepted effective July 16th. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. • ATTES • r City Sec etar SPECIAL MEETING July 14, 1937 4530 P. M. Members Present; Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, McGee and Mireur, City Attorney King, H. L. Stewart, Charles West and lAr.-Emerson. H. L. Stewart, Charles West,and Mr. Emerson, representing their respective bonding houses, submitted a proposition for refunding $125,000 Corpus Christi Refunding Bonds, Series 1936. The matter was taken under advisement. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; W. H. McElroy was temporarily employed in the Auditing Department at a salary of $150.00. per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried; The bill of the Wilkins Electric Company in the amount of $1,201.00 for electrical installations at the Booster Stati was approved and ordered paid. P'5 e Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Surety bonds of N. 0. Kennedy and A. G. Corbin were approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTESTS City Secrettry. SPECIAL MEETING July 14, 1937 8:00 P. M• Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, McGee and Mireur and City Attorney King, An Ordinance was read - PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH; DEFINING MILK AND CERTAIN MILK PRO- DUCTS, MILK PRODUCERS, MILK PRODUCER -DISTRI- BUTOR, MILK DISTRIBUTOR, MILK DEALER, MILK DISPENSER, MILK PLANT, DAIRY, PASTEURIZATION, ' GOAT MILK, HEALTH OFFICER, ETC., PROHIBIT- ING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED AIM MISBRANDED MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF MILK AIM MILK PRODUCTS, REGULATING THE - INSPECTION OF DAIRY FARMS . AND MILK PLANTS, THE EXAMINATION, GRADING, LABELING, PLACARDING, PASTEURIZING, RE- GRADING, DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLISH- ING OF MILK GRADES, THE CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE DAIRIES AND MILK PLANTS, PROVIDING - A REQUIREMENTS AND USES OF MILK HOUSE, TOILET, WATER -SUPPLY, UTENSILS, CLOTHING, MILK STOOLS: PROVIDING FOR THE EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION OF PERSONNEL HANDLING MILK ,OR MILK PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR THE CON- STRUCTION, EXAMINATION, INSPECTION AND CLEANLINESS OF ALL EQUIPMENT USED IN PRO- DUCTION OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS; PRO- VIDING FOR THE METHOD OF DELIVERY OF MILK TO QUARANTINED RESIDENCES; PROVIDING FOR LICENSE FEES; PROVIDING REMEDIES AND FIX- ING PENALTIES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING THAT IF ANY POR- TION OF THE•ORDINANCE BE HELD INOPERATIVE OR INVALID THE RE1,1AINDER OF THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE UNAFFECTED THEREBY, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by'the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos. R. McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent' Thos. R. McGee Aye A Resolution was read AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHaISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE AMER- ICAN WASTE PAPER COMPANY, A CORPORATION, PRO- VIDING FOR THE SALE OF WASTE PAPER ACCUMULATED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AT ITS INCINER- ATOR, AND DECLARING AN ErIERGENCY. The Charter rule- was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye G. 0, Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Absent Thos, R. McGee Aye i `. The Resolution was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Joe Mireur C. 0, Watson D. A. Segrest Thos. R. McGee There being no further business, the meeting adjourned: ATTEST: City Secretary. Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Mayor` + SPECIAL MEETING July 15, 1937 5:00`P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest. A letter was read from Hon. Roy Miller, extending an invitation to the Representatives of the City to attend the Reception to be given July 26th at Galveston for Colonel E. H. Marks, U. S. District Engineer who is being transferred from this District, and Colonel Frank Besson who will succeed Colonel,Marks.as'U."S. District Engineer. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The City contributed $5.00 to help defray the expenses of the Reception for Colonel E. H. Marks and Colonel Frank Besson. Motion by Watson, seconded by McGee and carried: Gene Thomas was transferred from the Fire Department to the Police Department at a salary of $120.00 per month and effective immediately. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: -City Sec etar,�t: SPECIAL MEETING July 16, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: 'Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and,Water Superintendent Cunningham. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Judge Jesse Wright was to be allowed $15.00 expenses to attend the meeting of the Nueces River Valley '-Reclamation Division at Houston, Texas, J. D. Trammell, representing the Trammell Pipe Company of Fort North, discussed the bonstruetion of a concrete water line from Calallen to Corpus Christi. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned: ATTEST • City Sedret�C. Members Present: Mayor. SPECIAL MEETING July 19, 1937 5:00 P. M. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners.Mireur, McGee and Watson, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset and J. B. DeCamara, J. B. DeCamara, representative of the Ahrens Fox Fire 'Engine Company, presented the' merits of his Company's Fire Engine and stated that he would be glad to submit a bid 2.8 7 I for..his.'machine if the City decided to re -advertise for bids for Fire Engines and should they reduce the capacity of the machine. Bids were submitted by the following firms for Fire Truck of 750 gallons per minute capacity. The General Fire Truck Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,597.00 2. discount for cash. Shipment within 120 days from date of execution of contract. American -La France and Foamite Industries, Inc. .$139570.00 W. discount for cash. Shipment from 60 to 75 days from date of execution of contract. e The bids were order�to lay on the table for 48 hours as required -by the City Charter. Bids were submitted by the following firms for a quantity of Pipe and Fittings., Crane Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .-� 49222.20 30 days net - 90 days delivery Alamo Iron Works. . , . 39382.88 San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. 39988.80 30 days net - 90 days delivery National Cast Iron Pipe Company . . . . . . . . . 31948.28 30 days net - 90 days delivery U, S. Pipe & Foundry Co.. . . . . . . . . . 29747.08 30 days net - 45 days delivery The bids were ordered to lay on the table for 48 hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried; Clyde R. Simpson was appointed Purchasing Agent at a salary of $200.00 per month, and car allowance of $25.00 per month. Bond b be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: CITY SEC ETAR REGULAR MEETING July 20, 1937 7;30 P. M. Members -Present; Mayor McCaughap, Commissioners Watson, Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. " J. C..Xedemeyer appeared before the Council, complaining of the noise created at Faith's Cafe at 2900 Dater Street. The complaint was read and the matter was referred to Police Commissioner Watson. ' An offer was made to sell the City,'eight lots on Winnebago Street for out -let for City property. The matter was taken under advisement. Mr. Poth appeared before the Council with reference to sewer connectigns to serve property on Summer Street. The matter'was referred to the City Engineer. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; Corporal'Means of the 12th 31avalry of Fort Brown, was granted permission to use the Gold Star Park for a period of from six weeks to two months for a recruiting station. • Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried; The purchase of a -larload of Road -rite for repair of streets` was authorized. An Ordinance was read; - AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR SEWER SERVICE AND PROVIDING THAT NO FREE SERVICE SHALL BE ALLOWED; PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND PLACE.FOR PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING PEN- ALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY ACCOUNT WITHIN TFC:R^Y i DAYS AND PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SERVICE WILL BE RESUMED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EIVIME GENCY" PASSED ON THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL, 1936, AND NUMBERED NMvIBER 6459 BY STRIKING OUT SECTION ONE THEREOF AND SUB- STITUTING THEREFOR, AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye. C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye T. R. McGee Absent The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson . . . Aye D. A. Segrest Aye T. -R: McGee Absent An Ordinance was read - •AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO RECEIVE THE . FINAL REPORT,AND PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY.ZONING-AND PLANNING COMMISSION,AND TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON ON A GIVEN DATE AT A DESIGNATED PLACE AND TO CAUSE DUE AND PROPER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH, HEARING AND OF THE SAID ZONING ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A, C. McCaughan Aye C. 0. Watson Aye Joseph Mireur Aye Thos. R. McGee Absent D. A. Segrest Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye C. 0, Watson Aye Joseph Mireur Aye r Thos. R. McGee Absent D. A. Segrest Aye A --,,Petition was read, signed by a number of'residents, protesting the noise made at a dance hall on Agnes and Thirteenth Streets. The City Attorney was instructed to draw up an or- dinance, regulating the operation of dance halls and night clubs; and in the meantime, the matter was referred to Police Commissioner Watson for investigation. Bids on pig lead were submitted by the following firms: Crane Company . . . . . . . . . . .S 6.85 per Cwt. Alamo Iron Works_ . . . San Antonio Machine 8c Supply Co. . . 6.93 Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Changes in specifications of the re- modeling of the library as recommended by the City Engineer, were authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Dr. A. E. Thayer was appointed Laborator Technician at a salary of $50.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried H. E. Brister was employed in the Fire Department at a salary of $100.00 per month, effective July 18th. Estimate No. 1 of the Wood Sherman Construction Company for remodeling the City Hall was accepted and payment deferred until such time as funds are available. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Two hour parking on South Staples Street, from Kinney to Marguerite Streets, was adopted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Surety bonds of John C. Bisset and M. E. Johnson were approved. s There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor, City Secr6taify SPECIAL MEETING July 20, 1937 9:00 P. M, Members Present:. Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, Chief Accountant Lowrey, H. L. Stewart and Charles L. West, representing•Mahan-Dittmar Company and Brown Crummer & b' Company respectively, submitted a plan to finance the construction of the water line from Calallen to Corpus Christi. The matter was taken -under advisement. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: } City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 21, 1937 3:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, Segrest and McGee, and City Attorney King. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The purchase of 14,000 pounds of pig lead from Crane Company was authorized, Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The purchase of a quantity of pipe and fittings from the U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company, aggregating $2,747,08, was authorized. H. L. Stewart and Charles L. West, representing the Mahan Dittmar Company and the Brown Crummer & Company, respectively, appeared before the Council relative to their proposition to purchase the necessary bonds to finance the construction of the water line from Calallen to Corpus Christi. No action was taken. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and etrried: The Council accepted proposition of W. K. Ewing &,v Company to purchase bonds to be issued, subject to a vote of the people for the purpose of financing the construction of the water line from Calallen to Corpus Christi, and the Mayor was authorized to execute a contract to this effect after approval of the City Attorney. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 P. M, Mayor. ATTEST: City Secre tary SPECIAL MEETING July 22, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, J. Mobley, City Attorney King, M. E. Allison, the latter representing the V. K. Ewing .& Co, A Resolution was read - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY FENN']R & BEANE COR- PORATION AND W. K. EITIING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND ($4009000) DOLLARS TO SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($750,000) DOLLARS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI LEGALLY ISSUED BONDS SECURED BY A FIRST LIEN ON THE REVENUES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI GAS SYSTEM BEARING INTEREST AT THE RATE OF FOUR AND ONE-FOURTH (4.f.) PER CENT PER ANNUM PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY OVER A PERIOD OF APPROX- IMATELY ONE (1) TO T WELVE (12) YEARS ON PAYMENT OF PAR AND ACCRUED INTEREST PLUS CASH PREMIUM OF SIXTY (60¢) CENTS FOR EACH ONE THOUSAND ($19000) DOLLARS BOND ISSUED IN THE EVENT AUTHORIZATION IS OBTAINED BY VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AT AN ELECTION TO BE CALLED FOR THAT PURPOSE,:DESIGNATING.THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH SUCH BONDS ARE TO BE USED, AND DECLARING AN ElvIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0, Watson Aye' D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye The above Resolution was passed by the following vote A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Aye D. A. Segrest Aye Thos, R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of 14,000 pounds of pig lead from Crane Company, was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Advance payment of $5,000.00 is to be made to Wood Sherman Construction Company on contract for remodeling City Hall. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of the necessary laboratory gquipment needed in the operation of the sewer disposal plant from the E. H. Sargent & Company, Chicago,:Ill, Green Brothers,.Inc., Dallas, Texas and W. H. Curtin & Company, Houston, Texas, was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: "/ A�� City Se reta SPECIAL MISTING .7 J A--, Mayor July 24, 1937 11:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King and pater Superintendent Cunningham. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Mayor McCaughan was authorized to represent the City at the Reception given in honor of Colonel 9. 11. Marks, retiring --U.1- District Engineer, and Colonel Frank Besson, his successot, at Galveston, his expenses incident thereto to be allowed by the City. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a laboratory balance;;• at the cost of $159.00 for use at the Calallen Pumping Plant, was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Purchase of 12,000'pounds of pig lead from Crane Company, was authorized. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Viatpon and carried: Electrician's bond of Gordon Fergus in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: Surety.Bond of Clyde R. Simpson in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of an American- La France Fire Engine was authorized, subject to approval of contract by the City Attorney. Motion by Segrest,.seconded by Mireur and carried Purchasing Agent was instructed to purchase a carload of street oil. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee.and carried: Purchasing Agent was instructed to pur- chase 50 gas meter regulators from the Pittsburg Equitable Meter Company. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Watson and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to approve payment of all outstanding bills on which delivery of material had been made and otherwise found correct. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase five meters for the dater & Gas Department. There being no further,business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: Ci y Secr Lary REGULAR MEETING July 27, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor pro -tem Mireur, Commissioners Vatson, Segrest, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. C. W. Hafer appeared before the Council, requesting permit for the construction of three cottages on King Street. The matter was taken under advisement. E. H. Schmuck appeared before the Council, requesting permission to erect an antena on City property on Colorado and Clifford Streets, gineer. The matter was referred to the Sit y En - Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried; The request of John Govatsos for the installation of a traffic light on dater and Peoples Street was referred to Police Commiss- ioner Watson for such action as deemed necessary. Morgan Trott submitted a bid for $600.00 for the Plymouth Automobile as trade-in on a Graham demonstator with a cash balance of $730.00. The matter was taken under advisement. John Mitchell submitted a proposition to lease a space 200 feet by 75 feet on the Munici- pal Pier for $15.00 per month for the first three years; $20.00 per month for the next four years and $25.00 per month for the remaining three years; or, $20.00 per month for 10 years. The matter was taken under advisement. The following firms submitted bids for copper service pipe: CRANE COMPANY 10,000 feet 3/4" Pipe $19758.00 10,000 feet 1" Pipe 2,205.00 Less 2; Discount Net $39833.74 STANDARD SANITARY MANUFACTURING CO. 10,000 feet 3/4" Pipe 1,758.00 10,000 feet 1" Pipe 2,205.00 Less 2f Discount Net $39833.74 SAN ANTONIO MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. 10,000 feet 3/4" Pipe 11758.00 10,000 feet 1" Pipe 2,205.00 Less 29 Discount Net $39833.74 ALAMO IRON WORKS 10,000 feet 3/4" Pipe 19758.40 10,000 feet 1" Pipe 2,205.00 Less 2f Discount Net $3,884.14 CORPUS CHRISTI HARDWARE CO. 10,000 feet 3/4" Pipe 11758.75 109000 feet 1" Pipe $29205.00 Less 1%.Discount Net $39924.11 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order #24 of.Chamberlain and Strain. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Change Order #18 of the McKenzie Constructijn Company concerning over -runs and under -runs was referred to the City Attorn and City Engineer. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: Refund of $8.00 to the Model Plumbing Company, representing duplicate permits, was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Electrician's bond of Max Bernbaum in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bid of $625.00 by E. W. Kelly for moving and re -erecting jail cells on the third floor of the City Hall, was accepted. The minutes to date were read and.approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. �fayor. ATTEST: ,t City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING July 28, 1937 11:00 A. 11. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, r:ScGee and Watson, City Attorney King, Assistant City Engineer Walker. C. W. Hafer was granted permission to erect two cottages on King Street, provided that he comply with the building ordinance. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City See retar SPECIAL MEETING July 28, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: - Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Watson and Mireur, City Attorney King and Don :Allen, Resident Engineer on the Sewer Construction Project. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and.carried: The Mayor.was authorized to execute Change Order No. 18 of the McKenzie Construction Company, concerning over -runs and under- runs. - Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Mayor was authorized to execute Change Order No. 16 of the McKenzie Construction Company, concerning payments on con- tract-, There being, no further business, ATTEST: cret the meeting adjourned. Mayor, �3 SPECIAL MEETING July 29, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur and Watson, City Engineer Bisset, City Attorney King, dater Superintendent Cunningham and E. N. Noyes. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: H. L. Schultze was temporarily employed as assistant electrician at a salary of $120.00 per month. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The Purchasing Agent wasauthorized to purchase 100 water meters. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur acid carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 50 gas meters. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a pavement breaker was authorized. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: J. W. Hensley was employed as parking meter repair man at a salary of $110.00 per month. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: F. F. Bizzini was employed as a police- man at a salary of $110.00 per month, bond to be furnished in the amount of $1,000.00. Motion by Watson, seconded by Segrest and carried: . 1 ferred to Motor Patrol, John Harmon to replace him. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: J. M. Williams, policeman, was trans - Additional work on the standpipe was authorized with Water Superintendent to supervise. The cost of same is not to exceed $200.00 Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: W. J. Studerville was employed as night guard at the stockade at a salary of $ 75.00 per month and Gaston Brewer was employed as cook at the stockade at a salary of $60.00 per month. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: �J 1 Cita Secret ry. SPECIAL MEETING July 30, 1937 4:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest, Watson and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bid of San Antonio Machine & Supply Company for 20,000 feet of copper service pipe of $3883.74 was accepted. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchasing Agent was authorized to pur- chase the necessary material for installing traffic lights at the approximate cost of $108.00. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Firm of Myers, Noyes and Forrest was employed as Consulting Engineer of the Water Line from Calallen to Corpus Christi on the basis of proposal submitted, subject to the contract and to the approval of the City Attorney and City Engineer. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried, the following raises in salaries effective August Ist were authorized. I M. Simmons raised to $150.00 per month. Lula Rachal it " 130.00 Anni.e Shaw It " 120.00 Elma S. Tankersley " " 85.00 Ethel Phillips It " 85.00 Mildred Thompson " " 85.00 Nora Cleo Johnston " " 100.00 Mrs. Kate McElroy " " 85.00 J. D. Summa - " " 110.00 it It I Phil Anderson raised to�' $110.00 per month. S. E. Roper " " .100.00 11 it Bessie Bruchmiller " '! 85.00 " Billie Reinhardt '_' " 85.00 '! " Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: J L. Lowe was employed in the Gas Department at a salary of $200.00 per month and $40.00 per month car allowance, effective when he reports for duty. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: payment of $30.00 to D. B. Kirkham for assistance rendered to the City Attorney was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, l layo r • ATTEST: t City Secret ry. SPECIAL MEETING July 31, 1937 9:00 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur and Segrest. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Payment of $2,000.00 on the contract for improvements to the City Hall to Wood Sherman was authorized. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ell h?ayor ATTEST: City Secr Lary: SPECIAL MEETING July'319 1937 11:30 A. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Segrest and 11cGee, City; Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. Motion by Mireur, seconded b, Segrest and carried: A. -C. Walker was employed in the Engineering Department at a salary of $150.00 per month. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Nick Pellegrino was employed in the Water & Gas Department at a salary of $90.00 per month. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 50 water meters. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a car load of lime. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase the necessary electrical equipment in connection with the fire alarm system for the new North Reach Station. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor. City Sec etary SPECIAL MEETING August 2, 1937 4:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, McGee and Mireur.and Watson � Motion by Segrest, seconded by llireur and carried: Cline Electrical Company was author- ized to repair the tunnel lights at a cost of $171.00. Motion by Mireur, seconded by IvTcGee and carried: of $1,000.00 was approved. 295 Surety bond of M. M. Kirk in the amount The following firms submitted prices on the Police Patrol car: KINS EL MOTOR COMPANY 1937 Chevrolet De Lux Sport Sedan Allowance for Plymouth Balance ROY MURRAY MOTOR COMPANY, INC. 1937 Ford four -door V-8 Sedan Allowance for Plymouth MORGAN TROTT MOTOR COMPANY 1937 Graham Sedan Allowance for Plymouth Balance Balance - $922.00 427.00 $495.00 $831.00 381.00 $450.00 $1,330.00 600.00 $ 730.00 Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Purchase of a Graham Sedan was author- ized. c Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase 150 gas meters and obtain prices on lots of 500 meters. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Ray Johnson was employed in the water Department at a salary of $4.50 per day. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. AJO Mayor. ATTEST: City Se re ar REGULAR MEETING - August 3, 1937 7:30 P. M. .Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, 14ireur, Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset. W. G. North appeared before the Council and requested a permit to operate.a taxi -cab. The matter was referred to the Secretary for the required application. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase fifty water meters. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried; The bill of G. H. Dunn in the amount of $251.42 for -Street Mixture was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The bid_ of the Welsh Door and Sash Company in the amount of $120.00 for construction and installation of cabinets for the laboratory of the Sewage Disposal Plant, was accepted.,_ A letter of E. K. Sandford's was read, offering to purchase scrap iron, brass and copper. Same was filed for future reference. The' 5th Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: /gstimate of Smith and talker in the amount of $624.39 for Pump House Booster Station Construction was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: City Attorney was instructed to take the necessary steps to close the dance hall on 13th and Agnes Streets on which numerous complaints had been received Motion by Mireur, seconded'by Watson and carried: The Mayor, Finance Commissioner aril City Attorney were empowered to purchase City Bonds with Seawall and Breakwater Funds on hand. A Petition of the colored people was read, requesting recreational facilities at their recreational park. The matter was referred to the Engineer and the Street & Park Commiss- ioner, The proposal of Cline Electrical Company for installing the necessary fans in the building at a cost of $199.80 was tabled for the time being. Motion by 14ireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Estimate No. 1 of Good Sherman Con- struction Company in the amount of $10,998.75 was approved and ordered paid, less the amounts previously advanced. Motion by Mireur, seconded by T.IcGee and carried: The Current Fund is to be reimbursed from the City Hall and Construction Funds for funds advanced to the Wood Sherman Construct- - ion Company of $7,000.00. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: Estimate No. l'of Cowell and Weaver in the amount of $2,402.95 for construction of the North Beach Fire Station was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Bill of M. L. Levy in the amount of $1,577.53 for architectural and supervision fees of the City Hall remodeling and North Beach Fire Station construction, was approved and ordered paid. The reports of the Fire Department and Engineering Department were read and ordered filed. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Bill of Harrington and Cortelyou in the amount of $400.00 for extra engineering service, was approved and ordered paid, charg- ing same to McKenzie Construction Company, J. Fred Howard, employee of Sears Roebuck and Company, appeared before the Council in re- gard to cars sprayed in the painting of the Standpipe, stating that in his opinion it was , due to negligence of the contractor. He also stated that some 15 cars had been so damaged The City Attorney was instructed•to, investigate the matter. Mayor McCaughan was excused at this time to attend another meeting. Mayor pro -tem Mireur was authorized to take further charge of the meeting. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: 'A proposal of Wood Sherman Constructio Company for remodeling of -the Water and Gas Office to be paid out of the gas fund at a cost of $429.80, was accepted. The Minutes to date were read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. T.Tayor • ATTEST • City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING August 4, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Mireur, Watson; Segrest and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset Bids were submitted by the following firms for the remodeling of the former W. W. Jones residence for a Public Library, C. C. Hinchberger $89640.00 J. W. Bermingham 8,190.00 Smith & Walker 81436.00 Gulf States Construction Co. 79982.00 F. L. Rawson Construction Co. 89140.00 Cowell & Weaver ( 92199.50 ( 8,899.50 Wood'Sherman Construction Co. 8.500.00 297 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter. An Ordinance was read: PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF AND PLAYING OF LOUD SPEAKERS . OR ME GAPHONES . THOUGH WHICH THE HUMAN VOICE IS EMITTED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY MEANS OF MECHANICAL.OR ELECTRICAL REPRODUCTION AND AMPLIFICATION OF SOUND, OR TO WHICH•ARE ATTACHED PHONO- GRAPHS OR OTHER MUSICAL INSTRU11ENTS, AND ALSO PROHIB- ITING THE PLAYING OF PHONOGRAPHS OR OTHER MUSICAL IN- STRUMENTS IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE IN SUCH A MANNER AND IN SUCH A DEGRJE OF AMPLIFICATION AS TO DISTURB AND ANNOY PERSONS IN THE VICINITY OF SUCH PLACE OR PLACES MI ERE SUCH SOUNDS ARE EMITTED WITHOUT OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PRO- VIDING.PENALTY AND DECLARING AN MPIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; A. C. McCaughan Aye • -Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The -Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe-Mireur Aye C. 0. Matson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye A letter was read from 0. G. Corben, relative to lease of the air corps. Same -was ordered filed. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Purcilasing Agent was authorized to purchase a car load of road oil. Their being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City Secr Lary SPECIAL MEETING . August 5, 1937 7:30 P. M. Members present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Watson, Mireur, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset, City Purchasing Agent Simpson and the following members of the Municipal Golf Committee: John•T..Wright, Jeff Bell, Rev. W. C. Munds, Paul Tally, Tom Quigley, Ray Hill, Lee Seaton and Albert Searcy, Mayor McCaughan announced that this meeting was called for the purpose of hearing a Committee of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, relatige to establishing a Municipal Golf Course. The subject was discussed at length as to feasibility, advantages, cost, financing, etc. Mayor McCaughan stated that in as much as the establishment of such a course would require a supply of water, greater than the City could supply at the present time, the Council would be compelled to take the -matter -under advisement, hopin-7 that same could be consummate at an early date. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The City Engineer was authorized to negotiate with Wood Sherman Construction Company for the repairing of the face brick on the South East side of the Building. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Watson and carried: The Purchasing Agent was authorized to bids for advertise for/a car load of gas meters of the Empire and Pittsburgh make. Motion by Mireur,,seconded'by Watson and carried: The second estimate of Wood Sherman Construction Company in the amount of $3,660.63 was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: The assignment of the Mirando Lumber Company, Bondsman for E. M. Carey, Contractors, on the North Beach Fire Station, to Cowell and Weaver, was accepted. Motion by Watson, seconded by Mireur and carried: Surety Bond of F. F. Pizzini in the amount of $1,000.00 was approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secreltary _ SPECIAL MEETING August 6, 1937 4:30 P. M. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan Commissioners Watson, Mireur, Segrest and McGee, City Engineer Bisset, City Attorney King, Mr. V. 0. Brock, representing Brock and Roberts Architects for remodeling the library building, and the following members of the Library Board: 0. N. Stevens, John T. Wright, Miss Helen T. Coffin, Mrs. Luther Terry and Rev. W. C. Munds. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried library building was awarded to J. W. Bermingham. An Ordinance was read: Contract for remodeling of the ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI NATIONAL BANK AS CITY DEPOSITORY FOR THE ENSUING TERM, ACCEPTING, A?P1=ING THE PLEDGE OF SECURITIES BY SAID DEPOSITORY IN LIEU OF BOND AS SUCH, PROVIDING FOR THE DEPOSIT OF SAID SECURITIES WITH STATE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE FOR SAFEKEEPING AND DECLARING AN EI.IERGENCY, The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote A. C, McCaughan Aye C. 0, 17atson Absent Joseph Mireur Aye Thomas R. Tlc Gee Aye D. A. Segrest Absent The Ordii�anpe was passed by the following vote; A. C. McCauZhan Aye Joseph Mireur Aye C. 0. V:atson Absent Thomas R. McGee Aye D. -A. Segrest Absent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.' Mayor. ATTES City Secre ary SPECIAL MEETING August 9, 1937 10:00 A. 12. Members Present: Llayor McCaughan, Co;;missioners Mireur, Segrest, McGee and Watson, Assistant City Attorney Carr, Executive Secretary of the Planning Board Walker and Judge T+larcellus Eckhardt. Mayor McCaughan announced that this meeting was called for the purpose of hearing ob- jections to the proposed Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The entire Block Highland Addi- tion is to be designated as an apartment district. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: Lots 13 and 14, Block 2, Highland Addi- tion is to be placed in the retail district. „�X Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Lots 9 and 10, Block 21 Furman Addi- Y s to oe aeslgnatea as a re motion by Segrest, seconded by 14ireur and carried: Fractional Block 1100, Bay Terrace No. 2 is to be designated as a retail district.. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The Manufacturing district is to be extended 150 feet East to Busse Lane. (Blucher Sub -division A). Thurman Krueger appeared before the Council and suggested several changes in the.Zoning Ordinance which were taken under advisement. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The following Changes in the Zoning Ordinance as submitted by the Planning Board are to be made: "To Section 15 - (5) Lot Area, add to the end of the paragraph as follows: jA lot shall be considered as separately owned even though it adjoins another lot or lots belonging to the same owner in case it fronts on a different street from such other adjoining lot or lots.. To Section 15, add the following: If 25�, of the frontage on one side of any street in any sub -division is improved with buildings, the front yard shall extend to the average alignment of such existing build- ings. This provision shall apply to all Area Districts and to all blocks in said streets in such sub -division even in case any particular block or blocks may not be 25% improved." Motion by Mireur,- seconded by McGee and carried: That this meeting adjourn until 10:00 A. M Wednesday, August 11, 1937, at which time the meeting is to be resumed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ayor. ATTEST: City Secretary SPECIAL MEETING August 9, 1937 5:00 P. M. Members,Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners McGee and Segrest and City Attorney King. An Ordinance was read AUTHORIZING, 11IPOWERING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EZJTER INTO A CON- TRACT WITH 1: W BERI;INGAAV, PROVIDING FOR THE RECONDITIONING OF THE NOW RESIDENCE AT 511 SOUTH BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI INTO A PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS PREPARED BY BROCK & ROBERTS AND CHARLES W. DAWSON, ARCHI- TECTS; AND DECLARING AN MIERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaug-han Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thos. R..McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Absent C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. S egrest Aye Thos. R. McGee Aye The Council acknowledged receipt of the Corpus Christi National Bank for -the following Bonds: City of Corpus Christi, Texas Refunding Bonds, Series 1936 Nos. 2516 to 2522 0 $1,000.00 due 2 - 1 - 66 Nos. 2686 to 2697 0 $1,000.00 due 2 - 1 - 67 Nos. 2856 to 2857 0 $1,000.00 due 2 - 1 - 68 Coupons due 2 - 1 - 38 and s, c. a. 2/1 - 8/1 $21,000.00 Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The bill of Brock and Roberts for Archi- tectural fees on the library building in the amount of $339.46 was approved and ordered paid. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Gas bill of the Republic Natural Gas Company for the month of July in the amount of $8,529.76 was approved and ordered paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. ATTEST: City, e retar REGULAR MEETING August 10, 1937 7:30 P. 11. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, r.Iireur, 'and McGee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset. J. D. Todd, Jr. appeared before the Council, representing a committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce in reference to lighting Nueces Bay Causeway. No action was taken pending a meeting with the officials of the Central Power & Light Company. F. L. Vowell appeared before the Council, requesting the passage of.a resolution dis- approving of dredging in Corpus Christi Bay, stating that same is damaging to the oyster reef. A meeting is to be arranged with the Game, Fish & Oyster Commission and Heldenfeld Brothers at some future date. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a contract for the sale of the surplus effluent of the Sewage Disposal Plant. It was noted this cont act is to be subject to the surplus over and above that previously contracted for by the Barnsdall Refininla Company and the Pontiac Pipe Line Company. A7Petition was read to shell 16th and 17th Streets between Elizabeth and McKenzie Streets. The matter was referred to the Street and Park Commissioner McGee. The reports of the Fire Marshall and Milk Inspector for the month of July were read and ordered filed. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Transfer of $25,000 to the Current Fund and $10,000 to the Street Fund from the Gas Fund was authorized. Kotion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The City will contribute an equal amount to the County for the conducting of Child Welfare work in an amolint not to exceed $75.00 per month. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Louis Dreschsel was employed in the Fire Department at a salary of $110.00 per month. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: ,Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase a car load of road oil for street use.. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase two 11 inch and two 2 inch gas meters. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried:. The J!ayor was authorized to execute Change Order r?o. 20 of the IYIcKenzie Construction Cgmpany, concerning over -runs and under - runs. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: Contract with Natt T. Wagner to ex- change outstanding bonds is to be extended and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up a contract providing for such extension.. L. H. Gross and 0. N. Stevens, members of the Library Board, appeared before the Council with reference to the adoption of the Library budget for the current year. They were advised that the budget had been adopted. The minutes to date were read, corrected and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. - -- 14ayor. ATTEST: ' i City Secreta y. SPECIAL MEETING August 10, 1937 9:00 P. ISS. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan,-Coramissioners Segrest, 14ireur and McGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset and Yater Superintendent Cunningham. Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: The following raises were authorized effective Aug=ust 1st: Gordon Lee Adami raised $10.00 per month Robert Jarrett of $10.00 Harvey Davis " $10.00 W. H. Diffendorfer " $10.00 Solon Slosson " $10.00 " There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. oe Ijayor ATTEST: City Secretary. SPECIAL MEETING August 11, 1937 10:00 A. P.Z. - Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners Segrest, Mc�ee, City Attorney King, City Engineer Bisset. This meeting was called to hear objections to any of the proposed Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: The East one-half of Block 1103, Fitchue Place is to be designated as Apartment District instead of Residential District. Motion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The West one-half of Block 903 and the East one-half of Block 1003 and the West one-half of Block 1003 is to be designated as Apartment District and (C) area. Motion by Segrest, seconded by McGee and carried: Lots 33 to 42 inclusive of Block 1601, Bay Terrace #2 is to be designated as Retail District instead of Dwelling District. The request of John A. Mobley to have Block 1200, Bay Terrace #2 designated as Commercial District was deferred until all members of the Council were present and the matter could be more thoroughly gone into. lotion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The request of Judge W. B.,Hopkins that a part of Buffalo Street be designated as Apartment District instead of Commercial District was granted, which would include the South one-half of Block 21, 22 and 36 and North one -hal of Blocks 20, 23 and 35, Bluff Portion Addition. The meeting adjourned until 10:00 A. 11. Friday morning, Au-ust 13th, at which time the meet- inc, is to be resumed. ATTEST: 'City- Seer tary. I i 1«ia�ro r . 'SPECIAL MIEETING August 12, 1937 10:00 A. 11. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Commissioners rlcGee, Mireur and Segrest, City Attorney 3®2 King and City Engineer Bisset. Yotion by Segrest, seconded by TlcGee and carried: Cowell and Weaver's estimate for making the engine room concrete flooring of the North Beach Fire Station 6 inches in,depth instead of 4 inches in depth was accepted. _ Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest.and carried: 1"1. H. McElroy was temporarily employed in the Auditing Department at a salary of X150.00 per month. Motion by Mireur, seconded by McGee and carried: The Secretary was instructed to write the Tex_ ex News Stand, advising of the ,probable terrination of their lease, contingent upon z the lease to be made with the Guenther Pilling Company. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: City En;;ineer Bisset was authorized to make a survey of the City Hall Building and electrical fixtures needed. Jeff Bell, Barry Orr and M.r. Rowe, Representatives of the Aviation Department,of the Gulf Refining Company, appeared before the Council with reference to the City's leasing the Municipal Airport, offering their assistance to the City in makin- a lease most advantageou to the City. They were referred to CotriLissioner McGee. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Ll,ayo r. - ATTEST: Cityecre ry SPECIAL August 13, 1937 10:00 A. 11. Members Present: 1M.,a.yor 1,IcCauchan, Commissioners Segrest, Mireur and McGee, City Attorney King. The meeting was held for the purpose of hearing objections to the old Zoning Ordinance. representing property owners on Buffalo Street., Thomas'B. Southgate and T. J. Dineen/protested the change in designation of property on iBuffalo Street, placing same in the Apartment District. Motion by'Segrest, seconded by 1.1ireur and carried: The action of the City Council on-_ August 11th1 designating the South one-half of Blocks 21, 22 and 36 and North one-half of Blocks 20,23 and 35, Bluff Portion Addition, .as an Apartment District, be rescinded and the property be allowed to remain in the Commercial District.' R. Richard Roberts, representing Frank Wolfson, requested that Block 1200, Bay Terrace No. 2 be designated as Retail District. Reverend 17, C. Munds, President of the Planning Board, i objected to the chance. Mr. Notzon, representing Richter's Baking Company, spoke in be- half of the Ordinance. Mr. Harry Loehr, also a member of the Planning Board, sustained the Planning Board's action. The Council agreed that the property 'would remain as designated, and no chane would be made at the present time.. E. L. McClure called attention to the designation of the area North of the Bascule Bridge, suggestincr that same be changed from area (D) to area (E). Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Manufacturing area designated as (�7) North of Bascule Bridge is to be changed to area ('E).' Tjotion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: The attorney for'the Planning Board and engineers were instructed to prepare Ordinance and Zoning map in accordance with all chances authorized with the view of final passage of the Ordinance at the next re -alar meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATT EST%/X, 11ayor . SPECIAL P.IEETING August 14, 1937 10:00 A. M. Members Present: 11.alror 11cCaughan, Cor:,missioners I!Iireur, McGee and Segrest, City Attorney King,'City Engineer Bisset and Mater Superintendent Cunningham. Harry Loehr appeared before the Council with reference to the improvement of the Corpus Christi Golf and Country Club and proposing to -lease or purchase the surface rights of•the five acres of City owned property, adjacent to -the Club on the West side. Action was de- ferred, pending appraisal of the Real Estate Board. The following firms submitted bids for painting the exterior of the City Hall and No. 2 and No. 3 Fire Stations. D. Reese: City Hall $420.00 Fire Stations No. 2 and No. 3 830.70 Jack Peters: City Hall $465.00 Fire Stations No. 2 and No. 3 863.40 Ashmore Paint Co.: City Hall $482.50 Fire Stations No. 2 and No. -3 - 864.33 The bids were ordered to lay on the table for forty-eight hours as required by the City Charter.. Motion by Mireur, seconded by IulcGee and carried: The proposal of good Sherman Construction Company for remodeling the Health Offices at a cost of $226.46 was accepted. Motion by Mireur, seconded by Segrest and carried: The bid of Cline Electric Company in the amount of $891.95 for electrical fixtures for the City Hall was accepted. An Ordinance was read: - AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 632 ENTITLED It AN ORDINANCE PI?OVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF PARKING METERS; AND DESIGNATING THE STREETS UPON WHICH THEY WILL BE OPERATED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PARKING LIMIT ON THE'STREETS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; AND DECLARING AN EI.IERGENCY". AND DECLARING AN EI:IERGENCY. The -Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe, 11ireur Aye C..O, Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye T. R. McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye T. R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Roy Lay and Frank Dolan were employed in the Police Department at a salary of $120.00 per month. ?ylotion by McGee, seconded by Segrest and carried: amount of X1,000.00 was approved. Surety bond of William D. Musset in the I r Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Purchase of a grease -gun for the Garage Department at a cost of $145.00 was authorized. An Ordinance was read: - AUTHORIZING THE YAYOR.AND CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO EXTEND THE TII:IE OF PERFORMANCE OF A CON- TRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF 3®4 CORPUS CHRISTI AND NAT T. WAGNER ON THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1937, AND APPROVED BY ORDINAT,{CE 'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1937, AND DECLARING AN E11ME GENTCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thomas R. McGee Aye The Ordinance was passed by the following vote.- A, ote; A. C. McCaughan Aye Joe Mireur Aye C. 0. Watson Absent D. A. Segrest Aye Thomas R. McGee Aye Motion by Segrest, seconded by Mireur and carried: Painting of the Morgan Street Standpipe was authorized, subject to a contract drawn up by the City Attorney. Water 4 Superintendent Cunningham is to complete negotiations arid supervise the work. Letters of application for the lease of the Municipal Airport from 0. G. Corben.and 1,2. E. Johnson were read; also, application of LI. E. Johnson for management of the Airport. No action was taken, pending recommendations by Commissioner McGee, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. r ' Mayo r ATTEST: . City Secretary SPECIAL 1111,'ETING August 15, 1937 10:30 A. IIT. Members Present: Mayor McCaughan, Cowmissioners Mireur, Watson and 11cGee, City Attorney King and City Engineer Bisset. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Vestal and Judge R. T. Pritchett appeared before the Council in connection with the construction of a building for the purpose of,conducting a school of dancing in the 1300 block of Third Street. Permit for'erection of the building had been previously granted and no subsequent action was taken on the matter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J?ayor. AT T ES' : r City Sec etar� SPECIAL PEETING August 16, 1937: 5:00 P. 14. Members Present: Mayor 11cCaughan, Commissioners Segrest,&Mireur. Bids were opened and read.from the following firms for 750 one inch gas meters Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Company: ' 750 Emco Gas Meters (1 Inch) It u it It Westcott &: Greis, Inc.: 750 Metric Gas Meters (1 Inch) Crane Company: 750 Sprague )Gas Meters.(1 Inch) Or alternate bid of 777 Sprague Gas r7eters, constitut- ing a carload lot at $9.20 each F.O.B. Pittsburgh $9.94 " " Corpus Christi $8.40 each F.O.B. Erie, Pa. $9.42 It 11 Corpus Christi $6.47 each F.O.B. Corpus Christi, 9.18 each F. 0. B. Corpus.Christi.